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Seeing what's in front of you

Revisado: 12-19-19

Julie Zickefoose was already my hero before I listened to this book. But this story of rescuing a baby bird, nothing new for Julie, is really about how to see the natural world with different eyes. Where most of us would see a single flock of blue jays, Julie can see individual jays. She spends some time in this book talking about how she does that. Whether or not I ever learn to tell one bird from another, it's quite an inspiration to hear what is possible for a naturalist like Julie. In her narrative, she includes just enough personal details to understand what else is going on in her life besides baby bird rescue. There was a lot going on. I hope Julie does write her big book of blue jays someday.

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A story that has it all

Revisado: 10-24-19

Growing up in the 1950's with photos of Hoffa in the Saturday Evening Post wearing his trademark white socks with business clothes, I was fascinated by his fame due in part to the hearings where Bobby Kennedy threw his weight around. Hoffa's disappearance in 1975 was predictable given his mob ties, and we are all fascinated by people who disappear and never resurface. But this story has more--a stepson who distanced himself from a loving stepfather and became a Federal prosecutor. More than I ever suspected about our government's wiretapping of the Mafia. Bobby Kennedy's obsession with convicting Hoffa of a crime, any crime. What may have been the sale of Hoffa's pardon by the Nixon administration for $1M in cash, perhaps the same cash used to pay off the Watergate burglars. Legality of the Stellar Wind surveillance program as described by James Comey in 2018. In Hoffa's Shadow is definitely a "Best of 2019" for me.

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Be prepared to fall in love with Tommy Tomlinson

Revisado: 01-27-19

How often do you find utter honesty and rueful humor from an author who can rip your heart out? Tommy gives it all to us straight and true. As a serious eater myself, my mouth watered over the book's food descriptions.The author's narration enhances the book. I did not want this story to end.

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What a story!

Revisado: 01-27-19

I'm a DNA geek so I was prepared to like this book, but it was so much more than truth unveiled by DNA. Love the author's narrative skill, seamlessly switching back and forth between the times of her life and those of her parents, and all of it laced with the excitement of finding new relatives. The audiobook narration by the author added to the impact of the book. Agree with another reviewer that the author's mother wins the prize for most fascinating character. The story leaves us wanting more of her, from a safe distance.

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Nice book, overdramatic reading

Revisado: 06-22-17

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With the tight plotting of this book, the last thing needed is the narrator's overly dramatic reading. The story speaks for itself and doesn't need emotion ladled on thickly. It's a tribute to the writing that I was able to finish listening to it despite my dislike of the narration.

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Warning: Uncontrollable laughter may ensue

Revisado: 06-14-17

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David Sedaris can always make me laugh, but this was the first time I felt my life was endangered by uncontrollable laughter while driving. Careful!

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Tour the French countryside of the Great War

Revisado: 04-24-17

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Richard Rubin takes the listener along on his visits to the battle scenes of 100 years ago in France. His words create pictures that illustrate the military history he describes clearly. His stories of the people affected by the Great War are fascinating. I felt as though I were there with him during his travels through the battlefields and wanted to fly to France to see for myself. I loved this book and Richard Rubin was the perfect narrator for his book. A great achievement.

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Hilarious--entertaining as well as informative

Revisado: 07-12-15

What did you love best about Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail?

Skywalker's willingness to laugh at himself and the difficulties he ran into.

What other book might you compare Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail to and why?

There are dozens of other books about hiking the AT. This is the most entertaining one!

What does Bill Walker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Skywalker's slightly amateurish reading voice made this audiobook come alive. I wanted the book to keep going forever.

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

When his mom drove him to the trail...I loved it. (Mind you, he was in his forties.)

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to listening to his other audiobook(s).

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The Watergate buff's ultimate indulgence

Revisado: 08-12-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Only if my friend were as immersed in Watergate as I have been.

What did you like best about this story?

The incredible level of detail. And, of course, Joe Barrett's narration.

What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

My favorite narrator, and his Nixon is spot on. He was also the narrator for Thomas Mallon's Watergate: A Novel. and did his usual superb job.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Who could listen for 22 hours? No, it is better in smaller chunks.

Any additional comments?

To a Watergate aficionado, this book is a diamond mine!

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Not everyone is a saint in Salt Lake City

Revisado: 06-06-13

Would you listen to City of Saints again? Why?

Yes. One of the most enjoyable audiobook's I've heard.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dr. Pfaltzgraf. The accent was wonderfully done.

What about Richard Waterhouse’s performance did you like?

All the characters get an extra dimension with his reading. Particularly liked Art Oveson, Roscoe, Dr. Pfaltzgraf, and Sheriff Cannon.

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

Parley Tanner's car going down the embankment.

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