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I really enjoyed this

Revisado: 02-03-25

I am not at all the target audience, but I got a lot out of this book. I’ve been a Brooke Shields fan for most of my life, and I’ve enjoyed watching her do her next thing over and over. I’m inspired. Thanks, Brooke!

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Great reader

Revisado: 12-22-23

I wasn't sure about the story about halfway through, but wow did things turn around! It's really good. The reader is very good. The writing is great too. It inspires me to read (or listen to) anything she writes. She's also a great interview. Big thumbs up on this one. I listened to the last chapter in the stairwell before entering my apartment. I cried. It was lovely.

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Not what I was expecting

Revisado: 09-16-23

Here is the strength of this book: It outlines what the book does, what it offers, how it helps. She gives examples of how it has helped her and others. She relates the book's teachings to actual life experiences that readers can relate to. I was sort of expecting an audiobook version of The Course. That's not at all what this is. It's almost better. After listening to a bit of it, I bought the actual Course in Miracles. Grout's enthusiasm about the Course and its benefits convinced me that it is something I want to have in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her. She's like a friend who's actually done things that other people keep talking about.

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Crazy good narration

Revisado: 09-10-22

The story is epic and sweeping. Beautifully detailed and niche. Some amazing lines. I didn’t want it to end. One of my favorite books I’ve ever listened to.

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I was surprised how quickly I was hooked.

Revisado: 10-15-20

While I am fascinated by stories like this, I was surprised how quickly I was drawn in by the story. Well told, long enough, much more involved than maybe I expected it to be. Crazy. And I was not allowed to donate when I wanted because I am a gay man. Whatevs, yo. This is what you get. Screening process broken.

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Game Changer!

Revisado: 01-23-20

Kamal has a soothing, calming voice that narrates his story. It pulls you in as though you’re experiences his life right along side him. I’ve read a lot of “self-help” books, but this one shares valuable, everyday exercises that will bring immediate calm.

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I bought in and loved it

Revisado: 09-29-19

I agree with some of the other reviews that that is sort of like two books, and I agree that the format took me a while to get into (who is Angela, and why is she writing - and I totally got that all of that will be revealed at a later time). However, I really enjoyed listening to it. I was on vacation, and I binge listened. It was perfect for that. Also, I agree with anyone who says that the reader is phenomenal. She was so perfect in every way that it makes me want to look up all of the other books she's read and listen to them. I could even tell which British character she was doing. It was just wonderful to listen to. I am crazy about Elizabeth Gilbert, and I immediately wanted to write her and thank her for this amazing and inspiring book. I'm going to have to figure out how to do that. Oh. And I read that someone found it predictable. I did not. I don't know what they were talking about, but haters gonna hate. As I said in the title, I bought in and loved it. I completely enjoyed the ride - and I'm not even really her target audience.

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I wanted more

Revisado: 07-12-19

I enjoy listening to Gretchen Rubin's podcast. I like her books. I love her philosophy and how she's taken this habit thing and run with it. This book just feels like a bunch of blog posts strung together. As Gertrude Stein once said about Oakland, California (because I know Gretchen loves a good quote), "There's no there there." I kept waiting for a big action plan or something that said, "Here's how to start." There's that pithy list of ten suggestions at the end, but that's about it. I really do like her. I love the idea of the book. I like how she reads. She references Marie Condo's book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up". That's a book I can get behind. That's a book with a plan and that has a clear through line. It pains me to write this. I'm a fan, but I'm an honest fan. Sorry, Gretch.

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Great book

Revisado: 04-20-19

As with The Game of Life and How to Play It, I have listened to this book a number of times. I get something new out of it each time. The content it tops, of course, but the performance adds so much. I recommend it without hesitation to anyone who has even a passing interest in metaphysics or in breaking through barriers.

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Just what I needed

Revisado: 10-28-18

As always, invaluable information. Straightforward delivery. Clean and clear. I’ll buy what he’s selling. I heart him.

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