Tim Blackburn

Authentic Ozark Adventure

Revisado: 09-01-24

This book has been on my to read list for over 45 years. Decided to listen on Audible and so very glad I did. The book is now in my all time Top 10. A great romance, adventure, mystery, and travelogue combined!! I agree with other reviewers in stating that the narrator (Robin Field) is really outstanding. Mr Field is able to capture the early 1900s Ozark Mountain manner of speech to perfection. I was thoroughly entertained.

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Great Listen

Revisado: 11-15-22

Perhaps some reinforcement bias is at work for me regarding this book but I loved it. I've been a huge fan of index funds since the Great Recession of 08 (wish I had got on board 20 years sooner!!). Points are clearly given with strong supporting data and real life examples.

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So Bad and I'm a Cardinal Fan!!!

Revisado: 09-28-22

Horrible narration!!! Was this even edited by anyone??? Ie. 2+3 is an even number?? C'mon man!! Mispronuciations of several player but 2 HOFers!!! Although I loved Bob Forsch as a Cardinal it was like someone said "Hey Bob, write down some jumbled non-chronological remembrances and let's see if we can sell it". incredibly disappointing!!!

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Fun Listen

Revisado: 05-26-22

What an entertaining and fun listen. The author read the book which is always more interesting to me. Michael is an enthusiastic narrator and makes the reader feel a part of the action. I pass our county fairgrounds each day to and from work - for the past 36 years. Then the one magical week in September always makes me yearn for the carnival life. Michael allows us to do that vicariously through this engrossing book. I was truly sad to reach the end and that's rare for me. So I won't ruin your enjoyment of listening to Michael spin his stories of his year living the roaming carnival life. I strongly recommend this highly entertaining audiobook!!

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Entertaining Stories

Revisado: 04-28-22

John Lithgow gives a masterful performance in this collecttion of old stories. Mr Lithgow's personal reflections of his Dad reading to John and his siblings and John returning the favor when he Dad was in poor health near the end of his life was incredibly powerful andoving. A very sweet and excellent performance.

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Excellent Brain Candy!!

Revisado: 04-27-22

A true joy to listen to Bill Apter share his life story . Bill was THE wrestling journalist/photographer from the early and mid 70's - the time a 12 year old fell in love with Pro Wrestling. I eagerly scooped up The Wrestler and Inside Wrestling any time I had some extra money. His performance on the audiobook is really entertaining. I highly recommend to Pro Wrestling fans.

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Excellent History of the US Marines

Revisado: 04-01-22

A sweeping history of the formation and development of the United States Marines. Key engagement details are included with action from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Middle East wars. I was educated and enlightened. I was honored to read this book and learn the history of our elite fighting force.

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Terrific Concept

Revisado: 02-22-22

Loved the concept, actors were amazing, story was great but the ending was anticlimactic. The entire production was fresh and a unique setting. I loved that. The actors were truly superb - I really enjoyed the feel of a live stage production. The ending just wasn't satisfying to me personally. However, it was truly an entertaining listen.

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Fascinatingly Interesting

Revisado: 01-19-22

I learned many insights into human nature that had not crossed my mind before. The section on advertiser manipulation was worth the time spent alone. The narrator was outstanding!!! One of the best I've listened to. Thoroughly educational and entertaining.

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Love Laurel and Hardy!!

Revisado: 01-04-22

This is the most difficult review for me to-date. I've always loved Laurel and Hardy and some of my earliest memories from the 1960's revolve around their movies. This book is difficult to work through due to it's long length - >17 hours. The actual biographical portrait of the boys is great and I thoroughly enjoyed that. The complete filmography of their work is very tedious to work through. Great reference material but very hard to listen to due to the minute details of each work. Another element of the book is a critique of movies. I also struggled mightily in this part of the book. The author ravaged my two very favorite L&H movies (Flying Dueces and The Big Noise) and I probably took his criticism too personally. Summing up, this book is a magnificent reference work for L&H fans or researchers but not so good as a general read for L&H fans.

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