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Fear Leads to Insight

Revisado: 12-20-16

For much of this book, it felt hesitant and fearful and rushed. However, it WAS the story of one person's journey......That was what I was looking for when I purchased this book.
In the end, especially in light of the fear, I really appreciated the honest insights shared. I hope the author does the Camino again and shares the different experience I suspect she will have. I will look for and buy her new book:)!

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Revisado: 03-21-15

Interesting Approach! Refreshing. Good narration. Easy to listen to. Short and sweet. Nice to have in library. I liked it.

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Looking for Courage to Make a Change? LISTEN!!!

Revisado: 04-24-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! A friend recommended this audiobook to me yesterday and I could not stop listening! I completed the whole book in one day off work. I've been saying for years a vacation is not enough time to really see and experience a culture, language and all the nuances of a destination. I think it takes living there for an unrushed period of time. Lynne and Tim Martin didn't just talk about it, they DID it! I loved hearing the practical aspects of planning, down-sizing, transportation challenges, apartments, cooking, shopping, clothing, stresses, squabbles, staying in touch with family from afar, computers, new friends, etcetc. By the end of this book wonderfully, believably and enthusiastically narrated by the author, I actually felt I knew them both. They had become "friends" by the honest , humorous, and often humble sharing of their adventures both positive and negative. I found this book to be inspirational and possibility-oriented. After listening, I began to believe I could actually do this in my lifetime!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Home Sweet Anywhere?

For me, the most memorable moment was when I changed from thinking "oh you have to KNOW people or be wealthy and well connected to pull this off (the Martins stayed in Mexico in the elegant home of a friend for their first stop which worried me a bit) to realizing most everyone has a monthly budget whether its $2000 , $5,000 or $10,000 or more or much less. As the adventure unfolded in many, often tiny, inelegant places they had never been, such worries went away. I saw that anyone who is willing to honestly look at whatever it is they spend monthly, can spend that same amount of money in a location that makes their world bigger and more fun and is filled with possibility of new friends, exploration and experiences. It's all how YOU choose to spend your money. Plus, it's finding the courage to "GO FOR IT" and the willingness to let go of all the STUFF. that was significant. I found myself saying, "If they can do this, I can too."

What about Lynne Martin’s performance did you like?

When Lynne narrated the book, I actually felt she was talking just to me. It was intimate and honest and communicated the many thoughts and feelings she obviously had. You could actually feel the love in their relationship because her humanity came across beautifully. There was no doubt she was telling a story she had lived and wanted to share with others.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Don't just talk about it! DO IT! Don't GROW OLD! GROW Bold!...there's a whole world waiting!

Any additional comments?

I would like very much to meet the Martins in person. I'm now following their blogs.Thank you for a WONDERFUL book!

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