K.N.Ramachandran

Nail-biting and well-narrated series

Revisado: 04-09-25

This series is absolutely worth it! Normally it's difficult to maintain the pace and excitement in a six-part series, but Craig DiLouie does a great job, showcasing the protagonist's growth. The series starts off with a young officer wanting to be part of the Silent Service and eager to test himself in combat and seeing what he's made of.

It's a very engaging story as you join this officer through various trials and adversities. The narration makes it top notch and you feel transported in that environment and the tension as the submarine takes on destroyers and other challenges. The technical detail seems well-researched and is sure to keep anyone interested in military fiction deeply interested as well.

There are multiple times where you think the protagonist is done for, and you start wondering if Craig creates a new character for the remaining books, as there is no kid-gloves treatment for the main character who has his highs and lows. I found myself listening to this and quickly covering each book as I was doing various chores.

Highly recommended!

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Engaging story of a legend

Revisado: 08-14-24

Audiobook was an enjoyable listen, especially regarding the escapades of Carlos Hathcock and his individual battles. The engagements were very well described and felt like you were transported to the jungle numerous times, feeling the tension in the air as he went about hunting another foe or cutting down a group of enemies.

Highly recommend.

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Eye opening account of a difficult and harsh childhood and its aftereffects

Revisado: 07-08-24

Great book and narration by Rob Henderson. It was difficult and saddening to hear of his early childhood experiences and the listener gets an idea of the immense distress that a young child's mind had to grapple with.

It made me more grateful for the environment that I grew up in and was able to work very hard and get into good colleges.

I had always thought that people who had hard childhoods or experienced poverty eventually make it out alright and life "compensates" them. But I was increasingly skeptical of this view and this book further confirmed how difficult it can be for someone to leave that baggage behind and how hard someone needs to work to overcome it. Full credit and props to Rob for making the effort to confront his past and achieving what he has.

Rob's chapter on luxury beliefs is eye-opening and reveals the machinations by which upper class people propagate a belief that has almost no cost to them but imposes large costs on the lower classes.

Highly recommend this audiobook.

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Interesting and thought provoking fundamentals in investing

Revisado: 05-06-24

A bit heavy on numbers, probably more useful to be read as a book rather than an audiobook. However, this audiobook outlines nany sobering lessons and principles in investing.

Must listen for any investor and many lessons in portfolio management and planning.

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Solid, thought provoking advice on actually spending money.

Revisado: 03-19-24

Makes the listener think about not just accumulating wealth but also spending it. Challenges some preconceived notions about inheritance and encourages the listener to think about it in a new way.

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Fast-paced and excellent narration of engagements

Revisado: 05-30-23

Riveting narration of a wartime Naval aviator's experiences, ranging from inspirational and frustrating senior officers to showing pure determination and courage in the face of extreme odds. The story was very well-balanced and the narrator's performance was excellent, adding to the immersion. Fans of military aviation will enjoy this and I'm hoping to check out the rest of the trilogy.

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Enjoyable conclusion to the trilogy

Revisado: 11-28-22

Well rounded conclusion to the trilogy. Was wishing for more fighter jet stuff and terminology. Also, was looking forward to the ending with the person Punk wanted to reunite with.

Great book and narration overall.

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Fantastic narration. Makes you want to listen

Revisado: 06-25-22

Highly recommend everyone listen to this audiobook. Excellent narration of the stories makes you feel like you're listening to the wisdom of the ancients.

The first chapter is a bit of a drawl, but after that it really picks up. The principles of saving and investing do get a bit repetitive but the stories that are used to describe them makes it worth listening.

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Straight shooting truth bombs

Revisado: 03-21-21

Enjoyed this book on adopting a focus and truth based outlook on life. The underlying message is to focus on thriving in reality rather than keep retreating into a shell of comforting lies.

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Incredible story of a brave young Marine

Revisado: 06-15-20

Incredible story of a Marine and his recovery from a devastating combat injury.

Hearing him talk about the incident from his perspective was especially surreal. But the book is about so much more and talks about his struggles and the love and support he got from everyone around fighting to keep him alive and recover.

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