Ronald E. Bowers MD

One of her best yet!

Revisado: 04-20-25

As much as I initially disliked hearing a Nora Roberts story read by a man the story itself was so great, so intricate that it grew on me. It had everything: mystery , treasure, history, and a great narrative arc that keeps you guessing until the last line. highly recommend.

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A Classic, finally all FIVE parts now available

Revisado: 05-15-14

What made the experience of listening to Basin and Range the most enjoyable?
The wealth of Geological information interwoven with the stories of the Geologists who explain, through McPhee, the complex but fascinating Geological history of America from coast to coast on Interstate 80. But be aware that "Assembling California" is not listed with the other 4 books of the canon. Be sure to get all five. The sequence I would suggest logically follow the trek across the USA from coast to coast ie books1 through 5 in order. Some have suggested a different sequence, but all stand alone very well. This series of 5 Audio books should be in every library of those who admire and enjoy superb non-fiction writing or geology. These are suberbly performed by Nelson Runger. If much of your listening is done while driving, this audio book series will transport you to "The Former World" as you travel.
Ronald E. Bowers, MD

What other book might you compare Basin and Range to and why?
the other 4 books of "Annals of the Former World"

What about Nelson Runger’s performance did you like?
Tone and delivery matched the style of the book(s). Not pedantic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes, and re-listen!

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Superb story

Revisado: 03-29-08

As a physician I found this treatment of the development of the first antibiotic extremely interesting and informative. The author
does a great job of describing the pre-antibiotic era-which includes most of history-and against this background tells the story of the discovery of sulfa.
In particular, the carnage (wound infections) caused by the "strep" bacteria in WWI is addressed in detail--it was a dreadful slaughter--and even the tiniest wound could kill.
This is a must read for one who would understand the modern antibiotic era, and a warning about what will happen when our current drugs are outsmarted by the bacteria.

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A geat way to learn history!

Revisado: 12-11-06

As a native of a "Gulf Border State" I enjoyed
this entertaining account of probably the most crucial period in american history since the revolution, the War of 1812. The personalitiesof Andrew Jackson and Jean LaFite are brought to life, and the battle is explained in broad context.
Should be required reading for residents of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana, and the USA.

Grover Gardener is a great reader.

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