F. Mileti

WOW-sorry folks, I have to get to his next book

Revisado: 02-24-18

I will read all his books. The only caveat is that you have to totally focus. Then you will receive the beautiful gifts you will have to discover for yourself.

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What are you kidding me?

Revisado: 04-08-17

I rarely write a bad review and I am truly surprised that Audible allowed this "book" among real books. This seems to be a great scam. Subliminal? Maybe I should be in the fold. Or maybe being a great writer will come with time. Stay away from this one or you will feel it has conned you greatly.

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Most useful book

Revisado: 12-09-16

Very concise, clear, and informative. I enjoyed the easy flow and cleared up many things about Kindle publishing. Thanks Mike for all the information and I look forward to more books on the subject.

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Another winner

Revisado: 09-03-16

Thanks Bill. You did it again. I couldn't wait for this to come out in an audible content. As usual, you have another winner on your hands and another one in my writing mind

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Great story

Revisado: 08-19-16

A must-read for recovering addicts or those wishing to. Highly recommended for rehab centers worldwide

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It's Hous-ton Street not You-ston/ NYC, not Texas

Revisado: 06-13-16

Would you consider the audio edition of St. Marks Is Dead to be better than the print version?

Only if Houston Street is correctly pronounced — Hous-ton

Who was your favorite character and why?

St. Mark — the street

Which character – as performed by Carla Mercer-Meyer – was your favorite?

The narrator

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

Mispronouncing Houston

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about my old neighborhood. Born and raised on the Lower East Side, it was great hearing its history before, during, and after, my time there. I tried, unsuccessfully, not to recoil when Houston Street was mispronounced early on in the audio book — an especially egregious error for a native of 484 E. Houston. I eventually recovered from the chokehold, for the moment, when the narrator self-corrected, afterward.
“Hous-ton,” unlike the city in Texas, “You-ston,” are world's apart — as much removed as the erroneously used synonym we used for sociopath (cowboy). Mispronouncing Houston during my youth, when crime was rampant and New York City out of control, served as an accelerant for street thugs to hastily improvise an assault. Those unfamiliar with the environs they stumbled upon paid a hefty price for the memory.
I wanted to praise this book and briefly conclude with something clever, like, “There is no U in Houston.” But, there is.
Just eight short blocks south of St. Marks Place (8th Street), Houston Street is silent in comparison to the wilds of St. Mark’s, as is the U in Houston Street, with its emphasized H. Does that help? Probably not, as the only surefire way to not say Houston like a Texan is to live in New York City.
Save yourself from the “Victim File” by respecting ways in which words are spoken in unfamiliar haunts. I highly recommend this book and truly enjoyed it. My one and only criticism was not intended to monopolize this review, ad nauseam, but it precipitated this writing. So, I guess it's all good. But should the impetus for a 5-star review be less than stellar due to mispronunciation?
As previously stated, Houston Street was corrected by the second, and I believe, final mention. But, what about the first? This book is not “small town.” It's about a celebrated neighborhood, my neighborhood, often referred to as the most famous, world-wide. But, the stone in my shoe is still there.
Small things matter in any art form. It's like a musician who flubs a note in the first chorus, then corrects it in the second. It's still a bad note, and must be absolutely faithful when releasing a final take, or recording — or, an audio book.
Remember, this is a fun and fast read, especially for natives of Manhattan, the original and great city of New York, New York — Manhattan. It's for all those intrigued or just curious with the subject matter, which is vast — all the more reason for pinpoint accuracy.
But, I'll remember Houston Street.
Frank Mileti

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Inspirational to say the least

Revisado: 05-14-16

This is one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. I thought it would be a typical biography but it turned out to be so much more. Thank you for your advice from someone who has never had any interest in money

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Right to the point.

Revisado: 11-11-15

Everything in it is valuable, eye-opening, and a little costly in some areas. The author just tells it like it is and there are always ways around what a person can or cannot afford. Fast, enjoyable read worth absorbing and retaining. Great narration.

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A great book for musicians and artists

Revisado: 06-11-15

This is one of the most creative books on music that I have ever read. Most teachers neglect or are not aware of the finer points in music and art. I recommend this book to anyone interested in true dedication. As a matter of fact, it is a reflection of my own thought processes in my 40 Year career as a saxophonist and woodwind player. I started teaching with those instruments then soon realized, it's all just music as Charlie Parker put it. So now, I teach all instruments. I am now playing piano with the same fervor and finding my progress with the same joy I had developed on the sax in my youth. From John Coltrane to Bill Evans. Do yourself a favor, folks, and read this book if you really want to achieve a musical spirit. Thank you Victor for your like-mindedness and caring about the art showing a way for all to see, feel, and achieve a musical mentality.

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