Martha

My favorite of the year

Revisado: 11-12-12

I feel like most citizens are very disconnected from those who are serving in the military overseas - so I am drawn to books that help me be more aware. This is my favorite book so far of the year. I love what this man has to teach about life, values, compassion, courage and vision. The audio version is read exceptionally well by the author.

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Breathes life into Russian fairy tale

Revisado: 10-07-12

I saw this book recommended in several places, but I didn’t think a snow-girl that comes to life would keep my attention. I’m glad I gave it a try! Beautiful writing and imagery, and a very good character study. This book did such a respectful job of creating a story from an old Russian fairy tale. I loved the friendship between the two Alaskan couples. Highly recommend.

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Great Book - I love Hampton Sides!

Revisado: 08-18-12

Where does Hellhound on His Trail rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This retelling of MLK’s last days and months immediately following his assassination, juxtaposed with the detailed accounting of what was happening with his assailant, is excellent. The writing reminds me quite a bit of Eric Larson’s writing - weaving two stories together, though MLK and Ray are tied in a much more concrete way. Sides manages to get this history lesson to read like a good mystery. And the details he puts in create a sense of connection. The book is also read very well.

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A compelling memoir

Revisado: 08-18-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Immortal Bird to be better than the print version?

Heartbreaking story of a father’s devotion to his very ill son, and how a medical team’s complete and arrogant implosion has devastating consequences; a very bittersweet tribute to an amazing young man and the family that loved him

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A gifted speaker can be dangerous

Revisado: 08-18-12

What did you love best about The Shooting Salvationist?

In 1924 a preacher - probably the country’s first megachurch leader - shoots an unarmed man in the office of his 10,000 member church. Heartbreaking story of the power of a paranoid narcissist with excellent oratory skills.

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Not for those easily offended

Revisado: 08-18-12

What made the experience of listening to Deer Hunting with Jesus: Dispatches from America's Class War the most enjoyable?

His style is sarcastic and crude, and many won’t like it because of that - but he has a unique perspective on why small town Americans constantly vote, think and “church” the way they do.

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Great book! Would be good for bookclubs

Revisado: 08-18-12

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

Yes. This is a powerful book, beautifully written. Using one battle and its aftermath, the author gives voice to numerous U.S. and Afghan perspectives on the war, honoring each. She uses dreams and conversations in honoring the diverse reasons warriors on both sides are where they are as well as how their perspectives change, or don’t change, over time. At the same time the reader feels the simultaneous emotional challenges of Dear John letters, home foreclosures and the hopes and fears about every getting to go home. This book certainly isn’t a beach read, but I highly recommend it.

What did you like best about this story?

How many perspectives were offered, and how each one was given as much credibility as the next.

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