Randi Bethel

Good insight into the life of an immigrant family

Revisado: 08-03-23

This book offers good insight into the struggle of immigrant families. The perspectives are eye-opening, from how it feels to be unseen and at the bottom of society, to the never-ending love of family, no matter the distance or the time. I really felt for all the members of this family.

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I laughed, I cried, I cringed

Revisado: 07-27-23

Abraham Verghese's storytelling is captivating. As I listened to him read his story, I felt like I was there with his characters, watching and hearing everything first hand. His use of appropriate accents for his characters added to the realism.

There are so many joys and so many tragedies in these lives. I felt the true roller coaster of life. Honestly, I wondered how these characters could continue with such positivity with everything they have undergone.

Even though this is a work of fiction, I learned much about India's history. I didn't know about India's WWII involvement, nor about the Naxalites. Dr Verghese's detailed medical descriptions were fascinating (not all for the faint of heart). He weaves his extensive research and knowledge of many subjects artfully throughout the story, putting time and place into perspective, adding to its realism.

I'm guessing reading this book would be a very different experience from listening to it. He reads it marvelously. I highly recommend listening to this book.

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So engaging!

Revisado: 01-26-23

What a delightful story. The narrator Nigel Davenport does a great job bringing the characters to life. I felt like I knew each one. Some stories made me LOL. I was sad when it was over.

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Captivating Spy Stuff

Revisado: 01-01-23

Kept me on the edge of my seat. Fascinating story. Well told and well read.

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and we thought the news was scary

Revisado: 03-26-22

Fascinating details from inside the capital on Jan 6, 2021 and the resulting legal arguments about the impeachment hearing. Jamie lovingly and thoughtfully weaves this story around the death of his son and the influence his son continues to have in his day-to-day life.

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As many twists and turns as Alpe d'Huez

Revisado: 08-02-21

Intrigue for cycling enthusiasts. You're not only in the pelotón but also in the mind of a racer. Interesting insight even though it's a novel.

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Real stories from a real person

Revisado: 05-03-21

Yo-Yo Ma intersperses his beautiful music with his story. He expresses his desire to make the world a better place, as we all do. A good "read."

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Very well performed

Revisado: 04-30-21

A classic worth reading. Jonathan Price does a great job with all the characters, especially Fagan.

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good history lesson

Revisado: 09-30-20

Being a Californian, I knew very little about Kamala Harris. She gives some good history even though the book is self serving.

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Truly disturbing

Revisado: 09-04-20

If it were anyone else I might feel sorry for him, but it's not and I don't.

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