C Wm (Andy) Anderson

Outstanding, Gritty Story of Independence & Determination

Revisado: 12-17-24

I first read this as a teenager during the sixties. Forgot how great it was.

Narration was great. Wish he’d narrate Three Against the Wilderness and Go North Young Man.

Five stars out of five.

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One of the Very Best, Most Thorough Histories Ever

Revisado: 12-23-23

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jeff Bottoms narration of this thorough history of the Custer’s who died together in a terrible miscalculation of the battle they sought to cement themselves into glory.

Also enjoyed learning about Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and, of course, the Indian scouts for Custer.

Worse than the atrocities suffered by the soldiers, both at the battlefield and after, was the horrific treatment of the Sioux before, during and after the great Sioux War.

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One of the Best Memoirs by a Politician I've Read

Revisado: 03-27-19

When it comes to first ladies, I’ve liked and respected them all. My favorite was Barbara Bush, wife of George H. W. Bush. Michele Obama, though, ranks quite highly.

This work by Michelle is a definite eye opener into her life. The opening chapters show her youth, in which she grudgingly accompanied her father during his rounds in his groundwork fixing the fixable issues for the Democratic Party constituents of his boss, an alderman in Chicago. The professional narration helps Ms Obama's story come through in full living color.

Honestly, this early part of her life could have been trimmed. Still, my understanding of the plight of black Americans in history did benefit.

Despite the media’s fixation on everything Donald Trump, Michelle only mentions his name on nine separate pages. And, aside from her fear for her girls, she states nothing extraordinary about the man. I suppose it is significant that the only excerpts we have been provided by the news media is her statement that she will never forgive him for endangering her family in regards to the birther movement. In other words, for people looking for dirt, gossip, or controversy, this memoir is likely to go down as one of the least noted autobiographies in modern times.

I wish, though, that the First Lady had mentioned more of Malala Yousafzai and her courageous fight for women and girls and education.

BLUSH FACTOR: No worries here. Mrs Obama has set a refreshing standard, if you will, for politely apprising us of their political life without profanities.

BOTTOM LINE

Four stars out of five.

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Departure From All Other Powder River Seasons

Revisado: 06-30-16

What made the experience of listening to Powder River: Season 11, Vol. 1 the most enjoyable?

Since I abhor spoilers, I am going to be circumspect in this review.

I have every episode from every season of this outstanding production. Just as do the other episodes, Powder River Season 11 has, without qualification, the most beautiful blend of music, sound effects, acting and writing among all radioplays I've listened to.

Mind you, I have a great library of radio shows. Including several seasons of Gunsmoke and Dragnet, plus the complete series of James Stewart as Britt Ponsett in Six Shooter.

Not to take anything away from the three classics, but, it is Jerry Robbin's Powder River that is the most complete, most satisfying and most memorable. The voice acting is superb and, what really amazes me, is comprised of people whom, outside of Colonial Radio Theater, are pretty much unknown. That's a shame, because, in my book, each of them is a star in his or her own right.

Season 11 is a departure from all the previous productions though. Aside from the opening alluded to in the description page, this volume goes a little deeper into the history of Clearmont and its citizens. So, if you have listened to the other seasons, you may learn something about McMasters and his fellow citizens that you might have expected.

As with all episodes, my wife and I were glued to the car radio to learn what sort of mishap would befall Levi, Doc, or Etta and we were not disappointed.

Another reviewer states that Powder River is the best series ever. My only regret is that he got to make that declaration before me.

Five stars out of five.

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Interesting Insight but Tends to Overstate Case

Revisado: 01-29-16

Although I did appreciate many of the points made, this book was not as objective or balanced as it should have been.

The author, at every conceivable point tended to find fault even with present-day United States military methods. So? Many, if not most, of the best leaders I served with in the US Navy during the seventies were indigenous (one was Pueblo, another was Dine (Navajo) yet another was Hopi; several others were Filipino, Hispanic, and Black. The author is painting these patriotic defenders of our country with a discriminatory brush of stereotypical paint as she charges others who may or may not be guilty of narrow-minded prejudice.

Worse though is the risk of losing what she has gained by informing readers of some of the wrongs committed by our ancestors for which we, if objective, might actually agree to work to correct.

Still, I did enjoy much of the book.

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Reviewperstar, the Book Writers Should Have

Revisado: 08-15-14

What did you love best about Reviewperstar?

Matt Stone narrates this book so well, I'm thinking he is the real author.

I think the advice regarding the over-rated value of reviews rings true. I love the candor. I also feel his tips for building a following is terrific.

I thought so highly of the book that after listening to it, I bought the Kindle version.

What other book might you compare Reviewperstar to and why?

I don't think there are any comparable audio books.

What does Matt Stone bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Passion! He stress, by his tone and style, points that I might otherwise not have taken to heart.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but I couldn't because I have a day job.

Any additional comments?

Every writer, at least every new writer, will want to stock Reviewperstar in the audio library on Kindle and on the iPhonenand iPad, for it is not merely educational, or inspiring, it is sometimes hilarious, even if the humor is a bit over the top and moronic.

Sort of reminds me of Good Morning Vietnam.

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Best autobiography - great audio

Revisado: 01-10-14

If you could sum up Dean and Me in three words, what would they be?

Joyful, heartbreaking, inspirational

What other book might you compare Dean and Me to and why?

There is no comparison. That's what makes this book so incredible.

Which character – as performed by Stephen Hoye – was your favorite?

Why must I choose. Steve was great at Dean but had me believing he was Jerry Lewis.

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

The night the laughter died and the morning the joy returned.

Any additional comments?

If you can listen to this book and not break out in laughter or weep like a child, you have much more in common with Dean Martin than with Jerry Lewis.Listen to this book and learn the wisdom and insight that only an insightful, introspective genius, as Jerry Lewis, can possess.Thanks for your courage, Jerry, and thanks for sharing your heart with us.

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George Guidall IS Walt Longmire

Revisado: 04-11-13

Where does The Cold Dish rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Cold Dish is at the top. I listened to George Guidall narrate the book and then decided to buy the book to see if appraisal of the book is in any way affected because of Guidall's outstanding narration.

Craig Johnson reads just as well as George Guidall narrates, and vice versa.

Only several titles later did I realize why Guidall had a familiar voice - I have a number of his titles, including Basque History of the World.

As well as Guidall narrated the other 450-plus titles as he has done, there is no character, no subject, for whom he is better suited than Walt Longmire.

What did you like best about this story?

He had such a realistic feel to the story and each of the characters sounds exactly like somebody I know.

I love the Clearmont-Buffalo Wyoming area and, even more so, the Bighorn Mountains and the region from Cody to Thermopolis to Greybull andback through Powell - my favorite area of the planet.


Should note that Colonial Radio also has a series, Powder River, set in the area (fictional town whose name is same as the real town but at a time the town didn't exist) and I listen to it on SiriusXM when it runs on Fridays and have bought the first five seasons through audible/amazon.

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Guidall sounds like my grandfather when I was too young to be a grandfather - makes me feel like I'm listening to my grandfather tell me of an adventurous period in his life.

As I said, Guidall sounds like he IS Walt Longmire.

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

Good old boy Wyoming sheriff gets the job done without flamboyance.

Any additional comments?

I waited to post this until I had read all eight titles offered by Audible. Please, get more soon before I have to be committed - I'm addicted to this series far more than I ever was hooked on the Sacketts by Louis L'Amour.

Gotta get another Longmire book. Gotta have. Please...

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Outstanding production with great voice actors.

Revisado: 12-21-12

If you could sum up Powder River - Season Five: A Radio Dramatization in three words, what would they be?

Great western adventure

What did you like best about this story?

Character interactions makes you feel at home with your best friends and favorite relatives.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They make you forget it is just a story.

If you could take any character from Powder River - Season Five: A Radio Dramatization out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Probably Doc. He'd be a riot in some of the bars I frequent, especially Hanson's Bar in New Rockford, ND.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for season, six, seven, eight, through season ninety-nine!

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Shane Sculley is James Rockford on Steroids

Revisado: 11-10-12

Would you listen to Cold Hit again? Why?

Yes. First though, I will listen to all the other Shane Sculley stories. Rockford Files was a great TV series and Shane Sculley is the closest approximation.

True, Sculley is a detective employed by LAPD instead of a private eye.True also, that Sculley seems unafraid of confronting danger and is therefore James Rockford on steroids, but, his thought process and demeanor is very Rockford-esque.

At several points in this book I could envision James Garner as Shane Sculley.

I now understand and greatly appreciate how well Garner was suited for Stephen J. Cannell and vice versa.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. I really didn't see some of the surprises in store for readers. Won't elaborate here as it would spoil the story.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Outstanding. Only person I could envision replacing him would be James Garner.

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

Yes, I cringed at one point - won't spoil it for readers though.

Any additional comments?

We lost a terrific writer when Cannell passed. He wrote a lot of books so I will savor his memory for some time to come, but, wish he'd written a few score more!

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