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In the sample he mentioned sideways tangents...take it seriously

Revisado: 02-27-18

I was really looking forward to this book but I actually didn’t like it.

He has some nonsense like comparing a scenario on who would fare better, Karl Malone in the woods or a bear on the Utah Jazz. Or the movie character fantasy draft with only fictional characters from movies. Or the frankenplayer where he takes some of the weirdest characteristics of each player and makes almost no sense.

Not a book I’d recommend if you intently listen to audiobooks.

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Know your 60s and 70s

Revisado: 02-26-18

Would you consider the audio edition of Point to Point Navigation to be better than the print version?

Yes.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Any of Vidal's novels.

Have you listened to any of Gore Vidal’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. This is Vidal near the end of his life and you can feel the satisfaction, and sadness simultaneously, in various parts of the book.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"I could care less."

Any additional comments?

Vidal talks a lot about playwrights and other notable figures from the 60s and 70s. I had to pause and Google many of the people he mentioned.

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Income Inequality in a nutshell

Revisado: 02-26-18

What did you love best about Requiem for the American Dream?

Chomsky zones in on the specific issue of income inequality and details the steps that got us here. Great listen!

What other book might you compare Requiem for the American Dream to and why?

Robert Reich's film "Inequality for All"

Have you listened to any of Donald Corren’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not, but have re listened to this book and feel the energy in his voice. Very good given the content.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I guess you could say this book made me a little angry. Not at the content, but at the situation the country is in.

Any additional comments?

Great read and I'd recommend this book to anyone wondering why wages have stagnated in America.

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Women are greatly highlighted in this book

Revisado: 02-26-18

If you could sum up My Own Words in three words, what would they be?

Women are awesome

What did you like best about this story?

The speeches that RBG gives are exceptional. She mentions many past justices and the respect she has for all of them.

Which character – as performed by Linda Lavin – was your favorite?

RBG

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The speech RBG gives about her husband. That was something special.

Any additional comments?

RBG champions the efforts of equality in this book. I would say about 80% of the book highlights the efforts women have made over the past 50 years to improve our society. She does a great job in speeches giving credit to other justices.

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Don't let the word "liberal" scare you

Revisado: 02-26-18

What did you love best about The Once and Future Liberal?

Lilla sheds light on the need for compromise, but also the need for a review of history and civics.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The "once liberal" side of the equation was very interesting. You dive into the south and the Voting Rights Act. Great content of the events from presidents during that time.

What about Charles Constant’s performance did you like?

Easy to understand and provided changes in tone when necessary.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was so much I wanted to talk about with my friends (both dem and rep.)

Any additional comments?

One of my favorite listens in 9 books so far in 2018.

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Great Read

Revisado: 02-26-18

If you could sum up How Democracies Die in three words, what would they be?

Strong, Factual, Interesting

What other book might you compare How Democracies Die to and why?

Saving Capitalism

Which scene was your favorite?

The comparisons to Latin American democracies

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely. Presidents who stay in power too long refuse to give up control and create dictatorships.

Any additional comments?

My favorite listen on Audible so far.

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Good Sales Read

Revisado: 02-26-18

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

Yes. This book is great for entry sales in almost any industry.

What other book might you compare Way of the Wolf to and why?

An entry level sales book with some interesting personal bits from Belfort.

What does Jordan Belfort bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Belfort talks about tone and rhythm when selling to clients. You can just tell he is a great salesman.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction. Realize that he did some bad things in his life, but that doesn't mean he should be ignored in the sales world.

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Exceptional data drops with perfect explanation as to why the numbers changed

Revisado: 02-23-18

This book was great. Had moments where I thought I was listening to Inequality for All and Saving Capitalism. When it comes to sound progressive thought, Reich is the best. Highly recommend this book.

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