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A Great Historical Novel

Revisado: 07-31-19

The details of the move from England to set up the Massachusetts Bay Colony is seen in a new way as we look at it through the eyes of a courageous Winthrop Woman. The constraints on women at that time, and the difficulties of living in this new land, made life very hard for this fiercely independent woman. The book paints a carefully detailed picture of the time. People came here for both religious and political freedom and then many of these same people tried to put similar limits in place after landing here. The struggle for power, relations with Indians, and the many hardships are related in this very engaging novel.

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An Unlikely Subject for Me

Revisado: 10-08-17

I'm a straight female, not Jewish, not from New York and forgot how this book got in my wish list. However, I found Steven Gaines's story about growing up in Brooklyn and trying to deal with his homosexuality fascinating. I can't imagine anyone else other then him as narrator. The evolution of psychiatry, as it pertains to homosexuals, in the last 50 years is also interesting to observe.

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Provocative

Revisado: 12-06-16

I appreciated that this book laid out the problems of poor illegals in California without providing any simple answers. I feel it made you think through the issues.

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A terrific and moving story

Revisado: 05-16-14

This book painted a moving picture of life in Charleston just before the Civil War. I feel upset that this is a part of history that is glossed over in school and that I never heard of Sara and her sister who are real American Heroes.

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A Thoughtful Book on Many Levels

Revisado: 02-21-13

This book dealt with a number of issues. It is the story of how a son and his mother deal with her terminal illness in a very loving, gentle, and respectful way. It is a story about the power of stories and books. And it is a story about a woman who chose to use the money and influence she had to make the world a better place, while keep a strong focus on her family who had great love and respect for her. It's a lovely and thoughtful book.

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Delightfully Entertaining

Revisado: 10-21-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, Jacobs is a very entertaining writer and his reading is just terrific. The information is good, because he is able to access people who are experts in the field that he is talking about.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were many wonderful chapters, but the chapter on germs was one of my favorites.

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The Triumph of the Human Spirit

Revisado: 12-14-11

Where does Lost in Shangri-La rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Lost in Shangri-La is one of best audiobooks I've listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

Mitchell Zuckoff did a beautiful job of getting us to know the characters. He let us know where they came from and what kind of people they were before the crash. Then he painted a picture of the strength and bravery of the survivors, as well as a very human description of the natives and rescuers.

Have you listened to any of Mitchell Zuckoff’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Havent' heard others.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many powerful moments, but the compassion of the medics as they dressed the horrendous wounds of the survivors was particularly moving.

Any additional comments?

This book helps us realize what the human spirit is capable of.

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Hiassen for All Ages

Revisado: 10-11-10

Hiassen doesn't pretend to be serious literature and should be listened to for the sheer fun of it. He creates outrageous characters; however, you may recognize glimmers of people you may have met. He also creates exaggerated situations, which unfortunately have some basis in fact. Ed Asner is the perfect reader for the mileu that Hiassen's created. This book, as many of his books, has an enviromental message, but unlike most of his other books is a great one for teens and pre-teens as well.

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