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Well read, little substance.

Revisado: 11-06-15

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I love John Lee as a narrator, though he could not save this boring book.

What could Mark Booth have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Provide more content and facts.

Have you listened to any of John Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes many. Noble House and Tai Pan are brilliant.

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Fantastic course! Opened my eyes.

Revisado: 05-15-15

What made the experience of listening to Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the Narrator/Lecturer's teaching style. He breathes new life into old books.

What did you like best about this story?

Rufus J. Fears is passionate about the books he is teaching. He teaches the Koran as a Muslim. He teaches The Bible as a Christian. He teaches The Bhagavad Gita as a Hindu. Every one of these books he has provided great insight.

Have you listened to any of Professor Rufus J. Fears’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, however I am going to acquire everything he has to offer.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes the lecture on the Iliad and the explications of the underlying theme of the meaning of life.

Any additional comments?

The series ended abruptly. A better explanation of why he ended with the book that he did.

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Great cultural adventure!

Revisado: 03-16-12

Would you listen to Three Day Road again? Why?

Three Day Road depicts many theme's and stories that are important to Ojibwa/Cree culture in a new innovative way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Three Day Road?

The theme of the Wendigo throughout the story.

What three words best describe Ruth Ann Phimister’s performance?

Poor pronunciation of Cree and Ojibwa (It made me laugh)

Who was the most memorable character of Three Day Road and why?

Niska is a character that is a healer and Elder that brings some glimmer of hope when things are darkest.

Any additional comments?

Not only does this story bring to light the residential school system and the racism native face everyday. It also is a story rich with culture and teachings. I would recommend anyone interested in the history and culture of the Cree/Ojibwa should read this book. It is also an amazing story on its own.

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Poor choice of Narrator for a good book

Revisado: 03-16-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The people who were chosen to read this book were all wrong. They make this book boring.

What did you like best about this story?

The insight into the everyday life of First Nations people.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

A Cree or Ojibwa person would have been a much better choice. The narrator's that have been chosen drains the life from this story.

Was Through Black Spruce worth the listening time?

I could not get through the entire book. The narration was too sterile.

Any additional comments?

This is a good book. Black Spruce depicts some aspects of the culture and themes that are important to Cree and Ojibwa today.

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