Emily Del Greco

truly had no idea who he was

Revisado: 11-14-24

such a revelation of an actor I've loved forever and a day. he is truly an original and an inspiration. he is so generous in this book in revealing so many moments of real vulnerability. I missed him the moment he was over and felt like I was missing a friend who always had the best stories to tell. what a balm in this broken world. thank you Al

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I'm not sure why I put myself through this

Revisado: 12-17-23

I kept thinking that there would be a redeeming reason. While it is beautifully written, it simply saddened me to the point that the depressiveness of every revelation became sort of banal.

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I never read novels. This will change that.

Revisado: 08-27-23

The story brought back the sheer joy and deliciousness that comes with entering a new world that feels deeply familiar. While the writing and the characters and their development are all probably noteworthy, for me it was the story of family - and one that deeply resembles my own - that won't soon leave me. Maura Tierney as narrator is an exquisite choice that feels so natural that I found myself thinking she was telling me a story about her family. Thank you Ann Napolitano.

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The characters...

Revisado: 10-08-21

I put off listening to this for far too long. I assumed it would be something it wasn't. in the beginning, I thought there was no way I'd be able to follow the baseball-team-sized cast of characters - each with their own, detailed backstory. The book surprised me in so many ways and the little (and big) dramas of a 1960's NYC housing project in what I assume is Red Hook became something I looked forward to on runs and walks. The book isn't perfect - one or two overly cheesy elements present themselves and some of the plot is guessable - but it doesn't matter. This book is one of the best illustrations of why we must all read fiction - to replenish our empathy. Thank you for sharing this world with us James McBride.

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hardcore yet balanced

Revisado: 01-15-21

consider the source - I'm no hunter and have a rather casual but consistent interest in history. this book is a unique approach to telling the story of the animal. part hunting how-to, part history lesson (little anecdotes throughout, not hardcore academic text), the book was an engaging way to escape reality for a bit. his Michigan accent is a doozy - made certain elements unintentionally comical. on the other hand, his earnestness about the topic and about hunting was matched with a genuine willingness to consider alternative view points on all fronts. I appreciated that and came to respect him for that alone.

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I put off reading the book

Revisado: 01-05-21

for some time due to what I suspected would be dense, history-text-book type stuff. how wrong I was. so many indelible characters and such beautiful writing. couldn't put it down. sustained me through many long runs.

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did not love as much as warmth but still excellent

Revisado: 09-13-20

thought provoking, it reads more like a history lesson than the narrative force of Warmth.

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A wholly unexpected treasure.

Revisado: 07-07-20

this is a book that most have heard of once or twice in their lifetimes. who knows what you thought it was about. I can guarantee you that it is about something altogether more modern and profound than you are expecting. janie is the most courageous yet wholly understated heroine. read this to remember your girlhood. read this to be kind to yourself. read this to admire the gift we get when we first build a relationship with ourselves. Ruby Dee's performance is why audiobooks can - in fact - be better than the written word. don't hesitate and give it time to luxuriate in the accents. enjoy.

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Truly a game changer in my understanding

Revisado: 06-25-20

This book was recommended to me as "it typically builds empathy in those who read it." Never have I come so close to understanding a different race's perspective as I have while absorbing this book. As the child of first generation Americans, I could not help but hang on every experience and every word with a special dose of understanding. An important and utterly impeccable book.

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could not stop listening

Revisado: 05-19-20

painful and though provoking and educational all at once. this is a must read for those interested in mental illness or famiy dynamics. the narrator is comforting and does an incredible job of balancing very difficult subject matter. bravo Kolker. I feel privileged to have 'met' this family.

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