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What a Man!

Revisado: 06-08-19

This is a fascinating inside look at the man behind the company and the products of Apple. There is no sugar coating but there is much to mull over. Another thorough biography by a mutual creative perfectionist- worth every minute it will take to read it.

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A Charming Peak Inside the Life of a Gentle Soul

Revisado: 02-09-13

Ebenezer le Page tells his story from the island of Guernsey. He shares the relationships he has throughout his life, his personal points of view and experiences. It's as if he is telling you the story himself. Starting before WWI and moving through the occupation of their island during WWII, he shares what his life is like as well as those of his family. A great listen for charm and interest. The reader does an excellent job, so much so, it's hard to believe it is not Ebenezer himself spinning the story just for your benefit.

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Stories and lives spun together and connecting

Revisado: 12-20-12

Let the Great World Spin centers around an event in NYC that impacts many lives directly and indirectly. Each character shares his or her story which gives the reader an intimate look into his or her life at the time. As the book shifts between people, the full impact of their involvement with one another becomes more exposed. As they share their truths, you can't help but like them and respect their realities, as broken and imperfect as they are. I found myself emotionally invested in their fractured worlds and was sorry when the book wound down and I was left missing those whom I'd learned so much about.

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Harold- to know him is to love him...

Revisado: 11-01-12

What did you love best about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?

I loved the quirky people he met and the new outlook it gives him as he wanders across England. Alongside that is his wife's own journey to better understand others, herself and her husband.

Any additional comments?

This was a story I could not stop talking about to others, saying you must read this charming book that I'm listening to right now.

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A Must Read Book for the Middle-Class

Revisado: 10-05-12

Would you listen to The Working Poor again? Why?

Yes, because there are many statistics and stories in it that I'd like to reference to others.

What other book might you compare The Working Poor to and why?

Ruby Payne's The Culture of Understanding Poverty

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

He did a fine job at voicing the various people highlighted in the book. Consequently, it was easy to keep them apart.

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

The part about the under-nourished children and day-care issues for working/welfare mothers was heart-rending. Shame on us for allowing this to happen in a country where we have so much.

Any additional comments?

The Working Poor very carefully explains the multitude of obstacles interfering with chronically poor American's inability to work their way into the middle class. Even though many of these deterrents are self-imposed, they are handicaps nevertheless. He also offers some sound solutions and inspirational programs that give a hand up and not just a hand out.

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The Sting of Slavery Revisited

Revisado: 09-29-12

What did you love best about The Kitchen House?

Grissom explores the results of the white master fathering children with his slaves. As his property expands, so too does the tangled web of relationships, jealousies and prejudices.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mama was compassionate as well as wise. Her protection of those living on all parts of the plantation seemed to be limitless.

What about Orlagh Cassidy and Bahni Turpin ’s performance did you like?

Often with audio books it is difficult to keep the characters separate- their performance made each voice unique and memorable.

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

I own you, I love you, I hate you.

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Being a doctor is hardly a clear path to healing.

Revisado: 07-03-12

What made the experience of listening to Complications the most enjoyable?

Dr. Gawande shares personal stories while weaving in details about medicine that are gripping.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Make it longer! I was shocked when it ended so soon.

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

A surgeon's notes on an imperfect sceince.

Any additional comments?

Really some interesting and revealing stories as well as information. I have discussed this book several times since I listened to it.

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Another classic Alexander McCall Smith story!

Revisado: 07-03-12

If you could sum up The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party in three words, what would they be?

Grace finally marries!

What other book might you compare The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party to and why?

Those in the series of the Number 1 Ladies Detective Series

What about Lisette Lecat’s performance did you like?

Her accent is spot on and those difficult to pronounce names just slide off her tongue.

Any additional comments?

Smith's gentle characters never disapoint- with enough intrigue to keep you hooked and lots of familiar characters to keep you coming back for more.

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