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every American needs to read this book

Revisado: 09-28-23

Professor Cox Richardson gives us clarity, precise, historical information. this book is a gem, as is all of her writing. We can only hope that her warnings for the future guide our leaders and all of us back to democracy.

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The name Yo-Yo Ma is a synonym for the word joy.

Revisado: 04-17-21

An hour and a half of wonder. This recording is a gift of voice and music. Perfect.

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Excellent

Revisado: 02-16-21

Christopher Brookmyre is to us now what Hemingway was to us then

More please more

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Good Read

Revisado: 01-13-20

Elizabeth George is a terrific writer. The Lynley Havers series is great. But I could listen to Davina Porter read, well anything. She is superb.

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Helpful but

Revisado: 01-09-20

I found this book useful but being single and alone in general, hearing solutions for couples and parents was distracting for me. I often felt too other.

Other than that I would recommend this book to married people with or without children.

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Title doesn't say it.

Revisado: 01-09-20

In 1988 I bought the hard cover version of this book for myself as a birthday gift (original dust cover -- 1987 first edition). I never read it but put it instead on my shelf along other food essay type books which I knew I would want to read some day. But whenever I picked up this book the denseness and tiny print put me off. I am spoiled and must listen to all prose or I just plain fall asleep.

So when I picked it up last week and wished I could finally dive into it, since many books from that time period are just not available as audiobooks, I was downhearted. I am quite addicted to audiobooks and listen constantly as I do my chores and projects, on my iPhone, bluetooth speakers and car bluetooth adaptor. I have been an audible member for many years and have hundreds of books in my Audible library and dozens in my wish list. It takes me a long long time to decide on using a precious credit. But when I saw this book on Audible, in three breaths I bought it.

It was not what I expected but better. The mythology and history go back thousands of years right up to the eighties. I was totally engaged after just a half hour. The first chapter: Corn -- put me in mind of Michael Pollan -- ancient corn but then right up through thousands of years of culture and history. I was worried because since the book was published in 1987, the current catastrophe with corn would be lost. But as it was, enough had gone wrong by that time and Visser had it all there.

Corn, Salt, Butter, Chicken, Rice, Lettuce, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Ice Cream. Each chapter full of, like it says, "Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos"

Note: I have chickens and I was impressed with her details about the science and care of hens. I even bookmarked my hardcopy. But, sadly of course, it is all downhill for chickens and big business. And then too, I felt a little left out because my chickens are safe!

I give the book four stars only because of the big gap between 1987 and today which is hardly the author's fault. But it is just a reminder that the last 33 years are missing from this still extraordinary tome.

I have been listening to a lot of non-fiction lately, but the richness of this book tops all. Of course I do love to know about food. If you do too, you will love this book.

Also, the narrator is glorious. Her musical, lyrical voice hits just the right notes.

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Once again, thank you Ms. King

Revisado: 01-06-19

Once again, thank you Ms. King. Good writing and narration makes life sweet. Please keep them coming.

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Excellent and engaging

Revisado: 01-06-19

Excellent engaging history of American constitutional law, partisanship and the irony of impeachment. I had no idea so many presidential impeachments had been attempted. The earlier presidential history was anything but even. Why wasn't this in our history books as children. Those books would have been more fun than Indiana Jones. I was especially blown away by the Truman presidency. He dropped the bomb. But his historical significance didn't stop there. We learn of the misguided and maniacal actions of MacArthur and Truman's inability to stop him as it relates to what is happening right now in our government.

This book is a must read for our new Congress.

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Caliber of Ken Burns on audible

Revisado: 09-24-17

What made the experience of listening to The Home Front: Life in America During World War II the most enjoyable?

Richness of detail and variety of information formats. Voices of the people in America before, during and after the war (Studs Terkel is an American treasure). Weaving of different formats from great narration by Sheen with voices of Roosevelt, Churchill and so many other decision-makers of the time. Unvarnished details of the home front experience. Just incredible. Huge perspective. Educational +++ and listenable+++ together.

What other book might you compare The Home Front: Life in America During World War II to and why?

Although this presentation was audio only, it was a multi-media experience!! So there is really no book to compare.

What about Martin Sheen’s performance did you like?

Excellent all around.

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

Don't sit when I listen to books but I listened straight through the two days while doing all my chores.

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Excellent, excellent, excellent

Revisado: 06-24-17

What did you love best about Al Franken, Giant of the Senate?

Articulate, intelligent, hysterically funny with grace and power.

What did you like best about this story?

Truth

Which scene was your favorite?

All are absolutely compelling

Any additional comments?

In a perfect world - President Al Franken

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