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Elon Musk Gets Things Done

Revisado: 05-25-24

In my almost six decades on this earth I have been a voracious reader of non-fiction American history and the key players. The author hits it out of the park, as he has done on many books. Narration is just as good. I have often thought about people in history I would love to spend a day with if I could go back in time. It's always been a toss-up between George Washington and Ben Franklin. I've always been in awe of them and their accomplishments against incredible odds. Now I have a contemporary to add to that list. Elon Musk. What he has accomplished, and still going, will be just as amazing to history buffs 250 years from now. Not a perfect man, but neither were Washington or Franklin. Elon would have fit perfectly in the Age of Enlightement. You won't regret this book.

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DO NOT DENY YOURSELF THIS LISTEN!!!

Revisado: 04-15-23

This audio book was much more than I expected. I thought it would be excellent, But the truth is I can hardly articulate the justice this book deserves.

I am well over 200 audio books and probably close to 1000 books over my lifetime when combined what I've read (primarily non-fiction). This book has to be top 3 at least. i So much more than just the story of you think. Benjamin Hall himself is an incredible person and could even be someone you might say whose character you would hope to emulate.

My kids are grown, but if they were still at home this would be required reading (listening). I'm still going to recommend to them! Benjamin Hall reading it himself just completely puts it over the top.

I hardly ever write reviews, but this one had to be done! If you were only to have one Audible credit, this would be the book.

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Utterly fantastic!!!

Revisado: 05-29-22

If you have read and enjoyed "Horse Soldiers" or seen "12 Strong", you must listen to this book.

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IT'S PRONOUNCED "SINK-PACK"!!!!

Revisado: 03-01-22

Not "Sincey-Pack". Being Retired Military, I hate it when narrators mis-pronounce military acronyms. Didn't anyone listen to the narrator before he proceeded to narrate the whole book mispronouncing CINCPAC? Geez. Even someone that's never been in the Military and has watched a WWII Naval war movie knows it's not pronounced "Sincey-Pack". It's "Sink-Pack"!!!

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Not My Taste of Writing Style

Revisado: 06-22-21

In no way do I want take away from Robert Leckie as one of the many Heroes of the Greatest Generation. But I am providing this review only to let others know what to expect. I will tell you if you enjoy poetry, you will probably be very happy with this book. I have been a voracious reader for over five decades since I was a child, but I just never could develop a taste for most poetry.

Mr Leckie's descriptive writing style and use of metaphors for what seems every sentence are over-used for my own personal tastes. Unfortunately, I have decided not to finish the book after only a few chapters. I know many enjoy this writing style and will very much appreciate this book. But, if you share my tastes, I would highly recommend instead "With The Old Breed" by E.B. Sledge who's book was also used for the HBO "Pacific" series.

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Narrator Ruins Experience

Revisado: 09-23-19

Living in Northeast PA, I was very interested in this book. However within five minutes I couldn't stand the staccato reading. I tried getting through a few chapters but finally had to stop. This is a book, not a set of instructions. The over emphasis on the word "and" is like fingernails on a chalkboard. I will be seeking a refund for this book.

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Good book, Narrator not so much

Revisado: 08-17-19

If you have deep interest in US Governing documents, this is a must read. But if your interest is more or less casual, you may have a hard time enjoying the book. Narrator is monotone, at times sounding like a computer voice. While you of course don't want somone, on a work such as this, that is going to be more dramatic on portions they feel strongly about and gloss over others...a little more life would be recommended.

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Get this!

Revisado: 03-25-19

I believe everyone should read this book. Shapiro has once again broken down things to their very basic level.

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Must Read!

Revisado: 11-21-18

This book was not at all what I expected. I had passed by it many times as I would look for my next book to download. I expected more of a lambasting of politicians who I also share the opinion are bad for the Nation. This book was much deeper in identifying and calling out root problems that the elites do not want you to think about. Download this book, I don't believe you will be disappointed at all!

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Good reference, but some conclusions are opinion.

Revisado: 08-27-18

I found this book to be extremely well researched. However I found the author's final hour of conclusions to be more of opinion than fact. Some I agree with, some I disagree with. While I found the majority of the book to be for the most part objective "reporting" for the reader to draw their own conclusions. I find some conclusions to be subjective to what the author wants and presents as fact. Overall I find this to be a good reference into the nitty gritty of the framers state of mind. But must be balanced with other reads that include framers statements and writings that were not included in this book.

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