Donald E. Campbell

Very Interesting and Informative

Revisado: 08-14-16

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This is a very well done and thought out lecture series. Rosen does an excellent job of not just explaining legal doctrines but also pushing the envelope and asking -- what's the future hold for these issues. Very informative.

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It happens when great writer meets great narrator

Revisado: 06-24-16

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There may be people out that that do not like Dickens, but surely there is not anyone out there that cannot appreciate his wonderful use of the English language. They stick with you -- the raising of Pip "by hand" being the first one that stands out in my mind. And even if you are ambivalent about Dickens but appreciate exceptional narration, you get that here as well. Well done.

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Good Book but not the best Erik Larson

Revisado: 01-18-16

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This book is classic Larson. He has an uncanny ability to take story lines moving in different directions and to weave them into a coherent and interesting whole. This gift is on display here. In my mind, however, the story was a little lacking. It feels like the 1900 Galveston Hurricane was something that always interested him so he decided he would write it for himself.

The story has some interesting meteorological history and provides an uninspiring view of bureaucratic politics. If you are not into the scientific stuff it may seem a little slow at times, but hang in there -- the stories of survival and death during the hurricane are gripping. I immediately googled the storm to see what else I could learn (and to see pictures) after I finished.

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Narrator unbelievable; story very well-written

Revisado: 11-08-15

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I really enjoyed this book. The narrator does a wonderful job and makes you feel like you are right there, standing alongside Holmes and Watson. The writing is so meticulous, you have a hard time believing it was not written by Doyle. The story was very interesting -- and plenty of SH deduction to keep you impressed. I thought the ending was a little rushed -- but please do not let that stop you from giving this a listen!

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Writing from a different perspective

Revisado: 10-25-15

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I really enjoyed this book. It discusses writing from the perspective of an editor. I like the way she weaves in personal stories -- and they do not feel like they are filler or irrelevant. Also, she discusses actual editorial decisions she made, some of which she later regretted. Her discussion of the angst (small) things like the placement of a comma or a hyphen is both informative and funny. And I will have to say, I will never look at a comma the same way again! I actually thought this was a good book for the author to read. Her voice is not a traditional smooth narrator, but it allows her to put emphasis on points that I think I would have missed just reading the words. Also, to me her voice had the tenor of a newsroom. In short, I liked this book and it makes me long for a really good editor!

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History comes alive

Revisado: 08-21-15

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Perlstein is unparalleled in his ability to bring context to historical events. A lot of times history is from 30,000 feet. Not here. You feel like you are sitting in the room as Nixon is contemplating resignation, as Carter's peanuts are huffing it around New Hampshire. I really like this style. My criticism has to do with the decision to include what turns out to be a mini-pre-political life biography of Ronald Reagan with strains of psycho-analysis along the lines of "you can see why he is the way he was as a politician by looking at his childhood." I don't buy it and for me it takes away from the underlying story -- the rise of the Reagan star (and the decline of Nixon). So, if you get this and start to get discouraged by the Reagan flashbacks, DON'T STOP LISTENING! They will end and the rest of the story is really engrossing.

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Some interesting parts -- but not what I thought

Revisado: 08-01-15

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I'm not going to say this lecture series does not have some interesting parts -- it does. I particualrly liked the last lecture. But it seems that the title is a little misleading. In fact, the first/introductory lecture leads you to believe that the lecture series is going to be about what makes us human -- in other words what is it about us that distinguishes us from just another species. I didn't get that out of these lectures that seem to be a series of lectures on interesting scientific facts/quirks. The lecturer did a good job -- he was easy to understand and follow.

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Excellent

Revisado: 07-10-15

This is an extremely well written and well performed book. Can't recommend it enough. Get it

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Just enjoy the listen

Revisado: 06-21-15

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I think some of the negative comments for this book come from those who expect too much from it. It is a light/skim the surface look at the "elements of eloquence" -- You aren't going into the jungle of deep learning here folks. You are just being introduced in a well written (often funny) and light manner.

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Solid Lecture

Revisado: 06-21-15

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This was a very solid and enjoyable lecture about the English language. The lecturer did a very good job of conveying the information with a sense of humor.

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