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Awesome! Matt Cox is a fascinating human having led a roller coaster life.

Revisado: 06-10-22

I loved hearing the intimate details of Matt’s time before he was on the run and of course more so, while on the run as the Secret Service’s #1 Most Wanted. His autobiography also points out how the media and even members of the justice system tell a story so far from the truth (or in the case of representatives of the law) misconstrue, exaggerate and just plain lie to the public and the people they serve, US.
So although Matt Cox is certainly responsible for his actions as a con man, it’s interesting to note how much of a CON JOB members of the media and justice officials pull on everyday Americans all too often.
Sharks v Sharks.
Run Matt, Run!

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Not really worth it. Plain. Boring. Wishing for more Breaking Bad & BCS.

Revisado: 04-03-22

If your looking for Breaking Bad and/or Better Call Saul material, there’s barely any so it really not worth it for that.
Otherwise it’s a general commentary read by Bob himself basically just a brief history of his career. Not extremely boring but doesn’t approach ‘can’t put it down’ territory.

In hindsight it wasn’t worth it. Nothing I haven’t heard in interviews. Nothing new.

Sadly, prob just part of his opportunity to bring in more money given his recent success.

Ol’ well. Def. Check out all of Stanhope’s books and Norm’s first. And RUNNING THE LIGHT.

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A great listen.

Revisado: 11-27-21

This was one of the better’narco’ books I’ve listened to thus far. Lots of fascinating details from that time period only found in this book. Fun to compare notes from other media about 80s-90s Colombia and what is a recalled in this book. Easy to listen to in that, easy to follow, well crafted and narrated, lots of details but still told in an as exciting and thrilling a fashion as non-fiction can. Throughly enjoyed.

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Great material to pull from but executed POORLY.

Revisado: 09-22-21

This could have been a good one, but I found it overall boring and dull. Getting through it was painstaking as it lacked any excitement or general ‘pull’ to keep listening as it went on. I was disappointed. Tales from the secret service could be a fantastic listen, but this was like sitting through your most boring history class in high school. A pity.

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Good plot lines, but told with such bravado and sly arrogance, it’s hard to listen to.

Revisado: 09-22-21

As I said in the title, the subject matter is good, even great on the level of interning and captivating. The hard part is hearing the narration from ‘the tough guy.’ Arrogance, bravado, fake humility… whatever you want to call it, it got to be like nails in on a chalkboard. Unfortunately unenjoyable b/c undercover ATF memoirs have definite potential. Just not this one.

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Doug’s Audiobooks are the best!!

Revisado: 08-02-21

This was my 3rd audiobook by Doug and every one was a fantastic ride full of zany, off the wall and heartfelt memories and experiences! Maybe it’s just me but I think there’s a large part, a missing hole in many of us that yearns for a ‘life lived to it’s fullest.’ Maybe it’s too late for many of us but I can at least enjoy the ride vicariously.
Thanks Doug!

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Doesn’t get any better if your looking for FUN.

Revisado: 07-25-21

Stanhope is one of a kind. All his audiobooks are great. So far ‘Diggy Up Mother’ is #1 and this is #2. Close though and better than any of the other audiobooks I’ve heard. Tied w/ Running The Light & Burnt Chrysler’s. Entertaining from start to finish.
On the the next Stanhope trope… ba doop doop.

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Ends up being like a bunch of scrambled words being run in one ear and out the other.

Revisado: 07-25-21

High hopes for the content and starts interesting enough, but quickly devolves into jibber jabber of almost seemingly unrelated passages. No through line or theme. Like a reading of random Boarderland.com blog paragraphs put together for many hours of ‘what the heck is going on the book? story?…’ I wouldn’t have bought it had I known.

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Boring, Sporadic, Dull.

Revisado: 07-25-21

I’m a everything ‘Narco’ enthusiast and had high hopes for Bloodlines, but it quickly became a droning-on recap of… as if boring paperwork we’re being read verbatim into my ear. Also, it got confusing trying to keep track of who’s who and even what’s going on. Maybe reading it would be a better experience. In the end, potential squandered.

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