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Inspirational!

Revisado: 09-08-20

Makes me try harder for all things. She is really amazing. Almost too good to be true. But she is true. I loved it. May she have peace.

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"Becoming" Never Became Interesting.

Revisado: 07-17-20

It's like knowing someone lived through an amazing experience and when you ask them to describe it they talk about something so mundane like a rubber band they found while saving a life. How could this have been so boring I don't know. I think there were way too many details about the facial expressions of her boyfriends or other should have been left out details. I thought it was just me until I tried to play it in the car on a road trip for die hard Obama fans and heard only exclamations of, "who cares?!" Sure i can kind of understand how this sounds so much like a glamourized resume embellished with extra fluffy "I am the most amazing person and faced all these life hurdles so I get more points right?" and other tones of self-adoration. I really gave my all trying to like this and never gave up hoping until the end to like the story or even her, but no. Too bad.

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Ironic: reprimanded like a child re "Bad Childhood

Revisado: 08-19-18

Not for me. I had enough of this stern reprimands and treatment as a child, I don't want anymore to help me cope with a "bad childhood" - that's why I bought the book to begin with. Maybe this helps others, but telling me to get over things and stop feeling sorry for myself is not what I needed.

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Entertaining and Interesting

Revisado: 05-08-18

I wa enchanted by Ivana's life and respected the way she told her story. She told the stories in an interesting way full of colorful desciptions. It really held my attention and I looked forward to listening to more. I didn't like the reader too much because it though it kind of sounded like her, it felt less guinine which is important sit such tales. I think this was a big mistake. I am glad I bought it. I feel inspired by her grace and drive.

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Who is this for?

Revisado: 07-24-17

The research behind this book is impressive and useful for those teaching a history of the industry. But it is dry and dull. It is like listening to the required standard textbooks in Uni. It was nearly impossible to fight my mind from drifting. I hardly made it through 3 chapters, and I wanted to learn the content. Maybe this is easier to learn from in print. But in audio form, it can only compete with the audio version of a Drivers manual.

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Paula may be Brilliant, but this is just Boring

Revisado: 07-24-17

I'm sorry to say that I just did not enjoy the story. I like Paula a lot as a comedian, a writer, and a person. I bought her previous book which was great. I love listening to her on the radio. However, this book felt like listening to a friend recount her day detail, by very tedious detail. I know that she is dedicated and loving to her children and I respect her for that, but why did I buy this book to hear about the most mundane details like what kind of cereal they like and when and how. I just tried out of loyalty to her, but in the end, I could not finish it.

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Argh.............wait, did I fall asleep again?

Revisado: 01-26-17

The writing is very good. I stuck with this book as much as I could treating it as an educational refresher in language and etiquette rarely used these days. But there is only so much you can take without needing an actual story or plot or anything to keep your attention. I just can't make it that far. I don't know what happens at the end, but I totally don't care. Was there even something in the middle? I don't know. Sorry, I really tried.

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Meaningless & Unentertaining

Revisado: 01-26-17

I think David Mitchell is extremely intelligent, clever and quick. I like him! I love his BBC radio and talk show pieces. But this book was just drudgery. Sometimes we meet a friend for coffee or a drink and we listen to some mildly amusing banter about what happened when they emptied the dishwasher. We listen because we have a relationship to support - that's whatcha gotta do. But why am I paying for this with David Mitchell? After really trying to hold out for some content worth chewing on, I decided I'd rather call my Mom if I have to put this kind of obligation into something.

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Real Substance

Revisado: 08-29-16

Look, I knew there would be cringeworthy details and words in the book, but I like Amy and it's worth the wince. If only she could have had less of the words, references and stories that repulse my senses then I would have rated this as truly a masterpiece. She is a great writer. I truly looked forward to every next story. I never was bored. The content was not only interesting, but also oddly satisfying in that it philosophized questions that reward your soul. She is a good person and makes this world better. By the end of the book with her chapter and message about gun violence, I felt inspired to be a better person. I loved this book and am now a bigger fan than ever.

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The most valuable, intelligent and revealing book

Revisado: 05-11-16

Can' t get enough of the wealth of research and intelligent commentary this book provides . It will be on the shelves of my memory forever.

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