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So much more than a "memoir" A must read.

Revisado: 05-29-19

I am tempted to buy copies of this book and hand them out like Henry Ford did with "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion". This book could easily change your life, and if it doesn't, it will make you laugh while giving you the comfort of the knowledge that your own psychic wounds are actually universal. It feels like a warm cup of coffee with good friends, and it it so much more than a true crime or comedy memoir. listen to this book. and listen again.

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Wow.

Revisado: 09-16-18

This is an amazing and deep dive into the coroner system and pseudo forensics. I couldn't shut it off. If you love true crime and care about social justice, you'll love this.

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narrator

Revisado: 04-17-18

wasnt a huge fan of the narrator for this kind of story. she was good

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like living history

Revisado: 02-17-17

Fantastic book. Not gossipy or trashy at all. The author really makes you feel like you're sitting in on major historical events.

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My new favourite book

Revisado: 10-25-16

I loved Towles' "Rules of Civility", so much so that I pre ordered this one. Count Rastoff will become one of those characters forged in collective knowledge, like Captain Ahab or Huck Finn. it's a masterpiece of story telling.

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Awful, Amatuerish & Boring

Revisado: 06-28-13

Would you try another book from Dan Callahan and/or Colleen Patrick?

Nope. The writing is no better than any run of the mill self serving blog.

Has Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, because it's cataloged wrong. There is almost no biography here, it's solely a listing of filmography with some fawning by the author in between.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration is great, no issues at all. Shame a talent is wasted on a lousy book.

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

Extremely disappointed. I can WATCH the movies myself. I want to know about the person. Why publish a filmography that's online for free?

Any additional comments?

Waste of a credit.

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An oddly compelling story

Revisado: 09-23-06

Filled with spooky noir nuances, outrageous storylines and complex characters, this is a don't miss book. That's not to say that it doesn't have it's flaws. There are some plot points that make very little sense, and some of the story is downright gory. However, as a whole, it makes for great listening, full of old Hollywood lore and 40's detective lingo.
I purchased and downloaded this well before the film release, fully intending to have it listened to before I saw the movie. I'm actually glad that I didn't read the book before the movie, because while the movie stands on it's own as entertainment, it is nothing next to the book. It's lengthy and requires your full attention, but I think you will find it's worth it.

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Taylor Redux

Revisado: 09-07-06

This book has been all over the news lately, rumors swirling that it is full of new information. This is not exactly true. There is some new innuendo, but most of the book is plain vanilla bio. It focuses way too much on the Burton years, but then again the whole world did. Still, it is a compelling portrait of the star, and the only thing bio buffs will have to complain about is the fact that it really isn't long enough.

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An odd take on a complex man

Revisado: 09-05-06

In order to understand the odd facets of Elvis' life and style that the author chose to focus on (most disturbingly, constant comparisons of Elvis and Priscilla to Jackie and JFK), you must realize that her last two bios were on Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. This is why she treats Elvis like a fashion plate to be examined in the same light as Coco Chanel rather than as a musical genius. Still, there is enough relevant facts on Elvis that it is worth the listen. You can tell that the author tows the party line on alot of subjects, but that is the risk you take when you have the cooperation of those who knew the subject. Not a gritty tell all by any means, but and interesting look at a man and an era.

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Revisado: 08-10-06

The writer took on two seemingly insurmountable tasks with this book, he strove to paint an accurate portrait of Wayne, with little cooperation from those who knew the man, and 50 years of legend to dig through. As well he sought to find an answer to a question that's fascinated pop culture aficiondos for years: Why was John Wayne such an icon, and why is he still ingrained in the fabric of American Culture today? He accomplishes both well, and the story is fascinating throughout. He does his best to avoid rehashing too much of the worst of Wayne and tries to bring to light the best. The result is an intelligent portrait of the man who would be the Duke

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