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Expertly Written and Read; Couldn't Stop Listening

Revisado: 11-04-24

If you (like me) need a personal story to help you understand the big picture problems in our criminal justice system, make it this one.

Bradley Hagerty is an expert at weaving together the human elements of Ben's story with the statistics and research that illuminate our national justice crisis.

The storytelling and facts of the case brought back memories of the hit podcast, Serial (season one), but this was much easier to follow.

You wont regret using your credits on this one.

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Cheat Codes for Mid-Life! (or just plain life)

Revisado: 07-05-16

Would you consider the audio edition of Life Reimagined to be better than the print version?

Hagerty has a great radio voice--as one might expect from a former NPR journalist. Plus, she's got a lot of first person narrative in the story, which makes it ideal for her to read. On the other hand, there is a lot of data and research mixed into the book, and it might be helpful for some people to be able to read and reread certain sections. I do wish I could highlight and bookmark some of the recommendations in the chronic pain section so I could practice them more readily. In the end, I bought this on audible because that's what I have time for right now, but I bought hard copies for my parents and my in-laws.

What other book might you compare Life Reimagined to and why?

I've really never ready a book quite like this. It has everything--from research on marriage to chronic pain, plus the adventures and reflections of the author as she wades through it all. I guess it reminds me most of The Female Brain, which I read nearly a decade ago.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

You could, but I think it's better to listen a few chapters at a time.

Any additional comments?

I should start by saying that I'm only 30 years old--well under the 40-60 window of middle age. But I found this book so fascinating, so insightful, and so challenging, that I would recommend it to people of any age. In fact, I feel like I've been given the cheat-codes for mid-life a decade early. The first chapter alone was so rousing that I couldn't wait to get into the rest of the book. The second chapter is admittedly less interesting as it dives into the science, but things quickly pick up again with Hagerty's introduction of her own adventures and how they relate to the research. The chapters on marriage are somewhat daunting, but Hagerty helps ease your way by relating her own fears about marriage and relationships, and things do end on a positive note. Finally, I was so intrigued and encouraged by the research on chronic pain. I am looking forward to trying out some of the mindfulness techniques. After starting this book, I quickly bought copies for my parents and my husband's parents too. And I've gotten lots of positive feedback from them as well! So, yeah, buy the book and also buy it for your mid-life friends and relatives.

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