Jeffrey A. Sherman

A classic.

Revisado: 12-31-24

This is a book that should be more widely read or I fear the evils of this era may be forgotten.

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Fascinating, horrifying.

Revisado: 04-09-24

A very well-reported and thoughtfully presented book. I learned a lot despite having already read many of the best known books about nuclear strategy and warfare.

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Amazing journalism, well told

Revisado: 06-29-18

This was captivating, enraging, and eye opening. I have since purchased this book for several friends and colleagues. It is outstanding! Thank you John Carreyrou and your brave sources for telling this story.

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Poorly edited, top of the waves memoir.

Revisado: 02-22-15

What did you like best about Who I Am? What did you like least?

I loved Pete's narration. I also enjoyed hearing details about his life and writing process. I disliked the poor editing. He jumped from episode to episode with no transition. People entered and left his life with no explanation. His drug and alcohol problems came and went just as mysteriously.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have liked more detail about every aspect of his life.

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

no.

Was Who I Am worth the listening time?

Yes. It was good, as far as it went.

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Awful

Revisado: 08-11-12

What would have made Dynamite Road better?

Dynamite Road would have been better if the small sliver of a plot had more to it.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I am now listening to Predictably Irrational.

What does Andrew Klavan bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I thought Klavan was a very good reader. He acted out the character's voices well and in a non-distracting way. He was among the best readers I've heard.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dynamite Road?

I think Dynamite Road had enough real meat to be a short story, which is a shame. The characters, though stereotypical, were fun. He created a huge build up to what was ultimately a wafer thin story.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy Klavan's political writing and enjoyed Empire of Lies.

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Love, love, love it!

Revisado: 09-17-09

I absolutely love McCarry's novels and this one is among my favorites. I took long walks with my dog, just because I couldn't stop listening to this one. If you enjoy Eric Ambler, Graham Greene, Alan Furst, etc..., McCarry is someone you should check out.

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Really disappointing. A wasted opportunity.

Revisado: 04-10-09

I had high hopes for this book. I like Mr. Levin's writings for National Reivew (and love that publication). But, this book seems unlikely to persuade anyone to join the ranks of conservatives nor for conservatives to adopt his manifesto. I was glad to see a conservative book high on the best seller list (particularly one that isn't a screed a la Ann Coulter). But, this one is so filled with conclusory statements and devoid of persuasive argument as to render it not very useful. He seems to transition from one contemporary issue to the next without rhyme or reason.

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Fun, but feathery

Revisado: 10-06-08

I really enjoy Christopher Buckley's novels. Supreme Courtship was much like his others-satirical and fun, but not particularly hard hitting. This one was particularly light in terms of plot. Because the main character is vying for a spot on the Supreme Court, Buckley's lack of legal knowledge becomes a little distracting. I thought Anne Heche did a terrific job narrating. In sum, I think this was a great idea and could have been executed better. It was still fun though.

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Not a self help book

Revisado: 02-04-08

I really enjoyed Stumbling on Happiness. It reminded me a great deal of Freakonomics. It is a highly entertaining piece psychology writing designed for mass-consumption (rather than a scholarly journal). It's title makes it sound like a self-help book. It is not. It is a science book (though a fun one).

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Wonderful

Revisado: 01-07-08

I love Richard Russo and I think this might be my favorite book of his. I enjoyed the humor of Straight Man and the inner turmoil of Empire Falls, but I found this book most particularly affecting.

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