John Moore

Good writing about a person my mother greatly respected.

Revisado: 02-03-24

I enjoyed the details of Harry Truman’s life. History will show how wise were his decisions.

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Boring and repetitious with few insights

Revisado: 08-19-20

If you want to hear the same thing repeated over and over, buy this title. Not what i expected. Seems the writer had little material and wanted 10 hours to fill.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin tops Team of Rivals

Revisado: 02-28-15

Would you listen to The Bully Pulpit again? Why?

Yes, good blend of story about William Howard Taft whom I knew nothing before along with a solid description of Teddy Roosevelt.

What did you like best about this story?

Unknown story of the friendship and cooperation between Taft and Roosevelt.

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

He just made it an easy listen. Very professionally done.

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

Yes, it was not boring in any phase.

Any additional comments?

This should be made into a movie and would fare better than Lincoln.

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Victoria Discovered

Revisado: 02-28-15

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

Never read a book about Victoria.

What did you like best about this story?

I think the author did a fair and balanced job of presenting the life and character of Queen Victoria and Albert. I never knew anything about them previously. It seems she could be a very dull subject but the author made it a good read.

What about Clive Chafer’s performance did you like?

Very well done with his voice and acents.

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

Victoria - Life and Times not so conservative as you might think.

Any additional comments?

Fair and balanced story of a historically significant person.

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Excellent Qualtiy Teaching

Revisado: 02-28-15

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

The doctor teaching this course is an excellent presenter. He makes this course so interesting and easy to follow. I will re-listen again to gain a better understanding of his techniques. Even you are just a patient, you would benefit from listening to this course.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Medical School for Everyone?

Most of the 25 odd cases were interesting. No particular favorite.

What does Professor Roy Benaroch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice and rhythm are perfect for this course and maybe any book he would read. He makes you feel like you are in the emergency department or clinic with him as he discusses the case.

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

I was enjoying the mystery in each diagnosis and he presents many possibilities for one. Then narrows it down by good understanding of the patient, test methods and above all listening to the patients story.

Any additional comments?

This is a good course for anyone since at one time or another we are all going to doctors for the diagnosis of our sickness.

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Interesting and informing history of the canal

Revisado: 02-28-15

Would you consider the audio edition of The Path Between the Seas to be better than the print version?

I have not seen the print version so it is not possible to compare. The audio edition is well done.

What other book might you compare The Path Between the Seas to and why?

None in particular.

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

NO.

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

Yes, but I space it out to increase my enjoyment.

Any additional comments?

I never realized how significant the canal was and the number of people killed is unbelievable.

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Worst History read ever.

Revisado: 02-28-15

What disappointed you about Finding Florida?

The author seems to have a desire to make himself appear an expert on all that is wrong in writings by others. Very repetitive themes that have little to do with Florida history. I wanted to learn something about the state and now what was wrong with written histories. Very negative writing on all subjects mentioned. Easier to do this I think rather than to do real history and make it interesting.
This person seems like a preacher rather than a historian. I couldn't stand anymore and stopped half way throught his ravings one subjects. How could anyone rate this more than a minus 3 stars.\?

What could T. D. Allman have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Researched and presented a history of Florida as the title says.

Would you be willing to try another one of James Patrick Cronin’s performances?

Not sure. His reading and the authors poor work leave me cold.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Finding Florida?

There was little to salvage from this whole thing.

Any additional comments?

A true historian can make this an interesting story but it would only be about 2 or 3 hours long.

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Very Biased towards his cause

Revisado: 05-25-12

What would have made A People's History of the United States better?

I didn't realize how biased a "History of the US" could be until I listened to this book. I will delete from my library. Very sad that people write such trash.

What could Howard Zinn have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Tell things in a balanced and unbiased manner.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jeff Zinn?

He did a good job in the reading. No complaint.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Basically disappointed because I actually thought I had purchased a history book not a sermon that never tells both sides of a story. He only sticks to his warped believe that capitalism is bad and communism is great. Facts of the world refute this but it does not bother him.

Any additional comments?

Tell people that buy this that it is an old communist man justifying his life's belief. America is a terrible place to live.

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Absolutely the best written book about anyone

Revisado: 12-17-11

What did you love best about Steve Jobs?

I couldn't put it down. Well balanced, no punches left out and the story of a unique person of our time. A must read, even if you don't care for Steve Jobs.

What other book might you compare Steve Jobs to and why?

None so far.

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

Asshole genius makes critics respect what he did.

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Great story and well written

Revisado: 10-21-11

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

The descriptions of events was like a well painted picture. This is an old story which many people either never knew about or did not find it interesting. Laura has made it interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Unbroken?

The treatment and description of the 45 days on a raft were made realistic.

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

I liked the reader and found the voice and pronunciation to my liking.

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

Descriptions of the prison camp made me have a deeper respect for men captured and able to survive Japanese treatment. It is sad that the Japanese choose not to recognize the cruelty of their miltary in the period before August 1945.

Any additional comments?

All men in Japanese hands would have been killed if the Allies had tried to invade Japan. One more justification of Hiroshima as a life saver for Japanese and allied soldiers.

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