Thomas M. Olenski

Worthless without a pdf

Revisado: 11-25-20

This book has numerous references to the chessboard and the layout of various examples. Without a pdf to show each example the audio book is not effective. The first chapter is good, but after that there are too many references to examples or illustrations.

I also noticed that all reviews are the same over and over. Something strange is going on with all reviews being 5.0 and the same people over and over. Audible should not allow this.

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Significant Autobiography

Revisado: 01-28-20

I enjoyed this book immensely. Having met Jill and seen her presentations I was moved by this book. Her reading of the book was outstanding. She is very talented and driven beyond what most people would ever consider. I will thank her for this if I see her again.

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Kurlansky Scores Again

Revisado: 03-10-17

If you could sum up Paper in three words, what would they be?

Amazing Thorough Research

What was one of the most memorable moments of Paper?

There was not just one moment. It was the continuous flow of the story and how he wrapped it up at the end. He includes so many parallel events and analysis.

What about Andrew Garman’s performance did you like?

He has a perfect voice. Clear and smooth. Just the right emphasis. When I speed it up, it does not lose clarity.

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

The destruction of libraries in the ancient word. As one country conquered another, they would destroy their library rather than read what they found. Horrible.

Any additional comments?

A wonderful author. This book reminded me why I loved the author's book SALT so much.

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Powerful and informative

Revisado: 04-10-15

Very good story and informatve about the sinking and the later entry of the US into the war. Many personal stories.

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A Politcal Opinion

Revisado: 03-05-13

Would you try another book from Jacques Cousteau and Susan Schielfelbein and/or Stephen Hoye?

No.

What could Jacques Cousteau and Susan Schielfelbein have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The book merged two very different types of books together that should not have been done. Some sections of the book were filled with interesting stories about life under the sea and the voyages of Cousteau. Other sections, the majority, were making a strong political statement about fishing, the international community of nations, and nuclear power. The political statement was supported with numerous facts and made a very strong argument. Unfortunately, if the reader is not prepared for this, it takes the reader by surprise and brings them from the highs of adventure to the lows of helplessness and resignation of defeat. Many socialist principles are espoused that are really so far from reality that is presents a pure fantasy that deserves 2 minutes rather than hours. This book should have been advertised a Cousteau's political point of view and perhaps how he tried to use it to preserve the oceans.

What aspect of Stephen Hoye’s performance would you have changed?

Perhaps too forceful and demanding. Perhaps it may have been better received if it was not so much in the style of preaching and arogant. I don't think it matched at all the speaking style of the author.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Extreme sadness. No hope for the future. No path to follow.

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