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Bach Stories with Brilliance

Revisado: 03-13-24

I have been a Bach fan starting in High School when I discovered his Inventions in our piano bench. Such amazing beauty. The more Bach music I encountered, the more amazed I was. In college, it was Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Beatles. I even co-constructed a synthesizer and then my wife and I programmed in some Bach to be played automagically, at which time I discovered that the Brilliance of Back seems to shine through most any crazy interpretation.

So, I could not put this book down. Getting to know Bach better was such a joy. The author's own Bach journey was quite entertaining. Tears filled my eyes at the end of the book.

The only thing that I did ot rate as 5 was the reader, as he reminded me of some truly annoying narrations on YouTube. Still, after a while, I got used to his voice, and all was well, especially nice as I can barely see after a bad cataract operation. (Thanks Audible for being extant.)

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A Brilliant Telling of a Horrible Story

Revisado: 02-24-24

Rachel has done it again: A scholarly work that is easy to listen to about a subject that makes one uncomfortable, but telling a story that must be told. Hopefully, this book will help leaders in the future to do the right thing, and to not repeat the horrible mistakes that were made in the past.

Thank-you Rachel!

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Deeply Informative

Revisado: 02-23-24

A few years ago I was in the Emergency Room, where I received Fentanyl for pain while surgeons worked on my injured face. Given all of the news stories, I was graveky concerned and surprised, although my story had a good ending, as I experienced very little pain. As a result of this experience, I became interested in the drug.

This book is not a story about why the drug is addictive or how it is legally used, but rather how people managed to make this drug available illegally in the US. The Story is comprehensive, deep and broad, focusing on activities in many countries, especially China and Mexico.

The book is well structured, interesting and well read. I was quite addicted to it ... oops, bad word choice!

This book will be valuable to people who desire to understand the drug crisis as well as people who work in the field of creating drug policies.

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Good Story, but a Painful Listen

Revisado: 02-23-24

I enjoyed the story, but the slow pace was a pain. Even more painful were many mispronounced words, as was the sound of one of the voices through my phone speakers. The Story, however, was nearly worth the pain.

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Well written and very timely.

Revisado: 11-22-21

This book goes a long way towards explaining the Oxycontin mess that we are in. Sadly, the over reaction to the issues associated with this drug have made my life so pain filled - at least I now understand the. origin of the disaster. Another book would be helpful to explain the aftermath, which is still on going. I hope that it happens - my doctors have such a childlike fear of opioids and the fed - sort of like those horrible days when hospitals were reluctant to prescribe pain killers.

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Interesting Story, but too Slow and too Long

Revisado: 12-01-19

Enjoyed lots. Nice presentation of topics that I have been interested in for decades. Nice presentation of what it means to be a star professor. Nice memories of Feinman.

The voice of the narrator, although nice, is more appropriate for a macho explorer than that of a scientist. Hard to ignore. Also several yucky mispronounciations that drove me crazy. You MUST stop this type of error, as it is a severe distraction. Get a coach or a proof listener or prepare for the hate mail.

Nearly impossible to find the right image! At a minimum, at least put the number of the chapter next to the image. Even better, put the image number in the text.

BOTTOM LINE: If you like Science magazines and are patient, you will enjoy this book, which today costs less that a good magazine.

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Brilliant Story Telling

Revisado: 11-03-19

This is a very important story. Only Rachel can so beautifully tell it.

Please get a sequel out ASAP. THANKS!

For folks new to Rachel, she does not shout out things that you are supposed to believe in a shrill voice. z
Instead, she puts together a historically complete, deep, comprehensive and accurate story. And, after she is done, you then have a great understanding.

Before you read this book, you have likely seen all of the headlines. Now, you understand the stories behind the headlines, and how they all so neatly tie together.

Thanks, Rachel: You made my 3 hour drive feel like 10 minutes.

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Listen to Sample Prior to Purchase

Revisado: 03-11-19

Nice content, but I did not like reader's voice - sounded like an announcer on a police TV story from the 1970s.

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As Always, Franken is a Delight

Revisado: 07-03-17

I would recommend this to anyone, but it does bring back unpleasant memories of the Iraq War. Still, worth reading. I enjoyed his Senate book more.

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Another Enjoyable Book from Greenberg

Revisado: 01-28-17

It was so good, that I never paused! If you like Greenberg, you will like this book.

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