Pamela J Blair

Beautiful book

Revisado: 03-22-24

Gurnah’s writing is superb. His description of the caravan and where it went was so realistic I felt I was on the journey. The end was sad and hopeful at the same time.

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Beautiful story

Revisado: 05-12-22

Doerr has created a masterpiece, deftly interweaving characters from the past, present and future in a heart-opening and heart-breaking story, united by Antonius Diogenes' ancient tale of a perfect place and the costs to achieve it. Doerr's prose is beautifully crafted, making one want to stop just to re-listen to how he creates his ideas with lengthy metaphors, his unusual use of verbs. I am in awe of his writing, and the way he has created his story. He also accentuates the value of uncovering ancient, seemingly lost writing through one of his characters. His characters are all lovable, even the villain, despite his flaws. The readers are superb. I didn't want this book to end, and could listen to it over and over. The best book I've listened to in many years.

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I’m Convinced

Revisado: 12-28-20

This is one of the best books I’ve read on the social conditions that is, caste, that plague our nation. To begin with I thought it was an overstatement to call what exists in the US “ caste,” but the author gave so many examples that by the end of probably the first chapter I realized that caste in the United States is undeniable. I am now anxious to read her first book. If I could recommend a book for the Pulitzer Prize, It would be this book.

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THIS IS AN IMPORTANT BOOK

Revisado: 02-16-20

American Dirt is a book everyone should read. Well written, its characters almost leap to life, into a hellish reality that makes it hard to stop listening. I came to love Lydia and her son, the two Honduran girls they meet, as well as the coyote who takes them on the final leg of their journey. This book describes the perils of migrants heading north, their strength, humanity, and hope. These are not “invaders,” as they’re portrayed by American xénophobes, but people fleeing danger and intolerable oppression. The description of conditions on “la bestia,” the freight train they ride on, of the people who aid them on their way and those who exploit them, is gripping in its detail. Although it’s a long book, I didn’t want it to end; the characters had wormed their way into my heart, and I wanted to become friends with them, to help them in any way I could. It’s an unforgettable story, but not a unique one. It’s one that is continuing, due to the terrible conditions in Mexico and Central America. I am grateful to the author for writing this valuable book.

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Not a boring subject

Revisado: 11-10-19

This presenter is a real wit. He knows his subject and he presents it clearly, making it fascinating and easy to understand, a soupçon of humor in every lesson. Very enjoyable.

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Moved to tears

Revisado: 10-16-19

I was moved to tears by the end of this book. Snowden’s courage, with the full knowledge of what would probably result from his revelations, was gargantuan. In my mind, he is a true hero. It is clearly written. As a non-techie, he was also able to explain, through the use of analogies, much of what would have gone over my head otherwise. I learned a lot and although he had my respect in 2013 when he first disclosed the mass surveillance program of the NSA, he has gained far more respect now. His strict reading of the First and Fourth Amendments of the Constitution, and the government’s disregard of them, shows his patriotism far more than the patriotism of those who call him a traitor. We definitely need more Edward Snowdens in this world, and in particular in the US government. His revelations are one reason why people, both foreign and citizens, no longer trust the US government. All I can do is hope that getting this information out will help to reverse this problem.

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Required reading

Revisado: 10-03-18

This book should be required reading in every high school civics class and in every US history class in both high school and college. Bauer has given an account of something hidden from the public eye that everyone should know. Riveting, accessible and eye-opening. Also read on Audible with perfection.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 05-06-15

I really didn't like the choppiness of the reader. He was constantly stopping where there was no need to stop. Also it was such a painful story, especially the part in the jungle, and I didn't think he tied it together very believably at the end. It was repetitive in places. I don't understand why it received the Booker award.

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