Diana

Disappointed

Revisado: 10-22-21

The book started out great but ended up being extremely disappointing. This was a lot of judgment and arbitrary “don’t do this” statements which really surprised me coming from a research point of view. I wanted food for thought, not opinions crammed down my throat. I don’t need to listen to a book to get a stranger’s opinion on everything they find wrong with the world. I could get that for free on social media.

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Refreshing

Revisado: 03-29-18

I couldn’t stop listening to this book! It is different from what I expected. The author tells the story in a way that gives striking insight into the characters around Ginny. He gives information as needed without breaking the flow of the story and at times strike with moments of shocking clarity. I could feel disgust and sympathy for certain characters at the same time. It made me think of how I would respond if I were the forever mom. The characters are not cookie cutter characters and are fully developed. This book is full of suspense, and I couldn’t stop listening until I knew what would happen to Ginny. I found it unforgettable, affirming for parents who work to put their values in their children, and a testimony to the power of the human spirit to make peace with extreme difficulties in our ordinary lives.

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Thank you for sharing!

Revisado: 12-12-16

I feel so honored to have been gifted this collection of memories from a diverse group of narrators whom I have enjoyed listening to through the years! I listened with respect for their experiences and gratitude for the part of their personal story they shared with me. What a unique and wonderful opportunity. Thanks to each of you who shares and to Audible as well!

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Great writing, poor plot development/believability

Revisado: 07-31-16

The author has serious writing skills! However, for this story to happen, so many random and circumstantial events are required to occur, it became ridiculous. The characters' actions and the things that happened were unbelievable to me. My love of the writing style made my disappointment in the plot even more acute. This book could have been exceptional.

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A delightful listen!

Revisado: 05-26-15

This book was a breath of fresh air. I loved all the quirky characters and the writing style. There are so many aspects to the story, but I felt everything came together nicely, and it wasn't difficult to keep up with the different stories and characters. The book told an interesting story, in a unique way, and did a great job painting the scenes, characters, and events with delightful turns of phrase that made me laugh, think, and thoroughly enjoy this story. I am sad to be finished.

I enjoyed the dramatic style of the narrator. It put the story in perspective and emphasized the large, colorful personalities of the characters.

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Tim Robbins' reading is mesmerizing

Revisado: 08-13-09

I have had this audiobook for a couple of years now. I keep it on my ipod and listen to it often, whether all the way through or just random parts. Tim Robbins makes Fitzgerald's prose sound like music, and every time I listen I am amazed by Fitzgerald's genius.

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Fun for Dallasites

Revisado: 12-05-08

I have to state up front, I live in the DFW area and have a degree in fashion design. Liking this book, I am sure, has less to do with plot and more to do with pondering similarities of some of the characters to actual people/companies and imagining those people and businesses in the book. Also, it was fun because I knew exactly where the characters were most of the time, i.e. stuck in traffic on 75 or going up and down the steep hills at Fossil Rim.

I liked Dallas. She is that perfect blend of airhead and genius. But I was disappointed in the choice of narrator. She definitely is not from Texas. This isn't a suspenseful or serious mystery. It has more in common with Shopaholic than Dave Robicheaux, but I liked Dallas better than Shopaholic. The story's conclusion had some flaws but nothing that ruined the book for me.

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I loved this book!

Revisado: 04-01-08

Funny, serious, sweet and silly. This book didn't have a disappointing or dull moment. I loved all the characters and could really identify with Pippa's need to know her birth parents. A book on this subject could have been too pathetic or painful, but Alison delivers it perfectly --she delves into difficult situations but with a sense of humor and a sunny disposition.

There are so many unique characters in this book, and the author somehow manages to give each character a voice in her amazing narration. Highly recommended.

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Nonsense

Revisado: 02-19-08

I like occasional light reads, love a good mystery and enjoy far-fetched plots (such as monsters in lakes), so I thought I could not go wrong with this selection. Not true! I almost quit reading, yelled in frustration at the stupidity and immaturity of the main character and the inability of the author to keep her story line believable. The stories from the past were enjoyable and interesting but hard to follow in audiobook format. I did download the family tree, which did help.

In the end I could have cared less what happened to this selfish, disrespectful, immature character and felt that the reasons for the monster and for her father's hidden identity were not supported by the plot. The parts just didn't come together to make a satisfying read/listen.

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Well thought-out, life affirming

Revisado: 11-07-05

I enjoyed this book and have a new respect for Alan Alda, the person. I particularly enjoyed reading about his early struggles and the side jobs he took to support his dream. I found his insights into his life to be honest, especially concerning his parents. I liked that he didn't play up his successes but really wrote about the growth and thought processes involved in his life and his decisions. At first I had a twinge of disappointment that Alan Alda didn't read the book himself, but I believe it gives more objectivity to his story. This isn't a book about the public life of an entertainer. It is a story of a man with a dream and a wonderful attitude towards life.

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