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Fairly Entertaining

Revisado: 03-23-17

This is the 5th or 6th backpacking book I've listened to. In comparison to the others it's fairly entertaining, call it middle of the pack.This really is a daily journal of Ms. Quinn's trek without much in the way of excitement or compelling events. If you're looking for something similar to Wild by Cheryl Strayed, it's not like that. There is no compelling backstory about the authors' past, aside from some random comments thrown in near the end of the book.

Regardless, I did make it through all 14+ hours even though I have serious trouble keeping interested in any books longer than 10 hours. I will add that the frequent F-bombs and other expletives along with graphic descriptions of some bodily functions nearly caused me to bail out. Those with a higher tolerance for such things may not mind.

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The Boy Scout's Guide to Women

Revisado: 12-29-16

Boy Scouts are taught practical solutions to physical challenges. Extend that type of thinking to learning to deal with women in a positive manner and this book would be the ultimate guide.
The advice is solid. The book encourages men to truly understand women and improve themselves in their quest to become more attractive to the opposite sex. Peppered throughout is plenty of wry humour.
I am the type of person that does not generally like audiobooks that are more than 6 hours long, yet the material contained herein kept me fully entertained for the full presentation. I truly wish I knew more 20-something men I could buy this book for.

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Not Exactly What It Claims To Be

Revisado: 09-22-16

As someone who has my own modest YouTube channel, I was hoping this book would be filled with advice on how to grow your audience. Sadly for me, that is not what this book is.

Fans of JennxPenn will no doubt enjoy hearing about her life during High School, but that sort of thing is not my cup of tea. I pulled the plug after two and a half hours.

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The best hiking book I've read yet

Revisado: 07-04-15

I've read dozens of audiobooks on multiple topics, including several hiking books (including Wild, A Walk In the Woods, AWOL on the Appalachian Trail, A Walk for Sunshine and Just Passin' Through). While I enjoyed most of the other hiking books, I Hike is by far my favourite.
This is the first Audible book I've read that I shouted out "NOOOOO" in dismay at the end because I didn't want it to be over! It's a very entertaining retelling of the author's hiking adventures. If you're into the outdoors and hiking, just get this book.

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Learn and practice to improve your life

Revisado: 07-04-15

This book is loaded with great information on reading people and building relationships. The techniques are simple to understand. While reading, I was amazed at the physical cues I've been missing for years when dealing with others. I'll be listening to this book again and again to help me improve the quality of my relationships.

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Best suited for the more advanced spiritual reader

Revisado: 10-11-14

I have read and taken away much good from books by Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Louise Hay, Gary Renard and others. In listening to this book, it became evident the material is at a deeper level than what I have been exposed to. While at times I found the going difficult, the struggle was worth it. I will need to listen to this book multiple times to grasp all of the concepts covered. In summary I will say if you are just starting out in your spiritual quest, perhaps this is not the best book for you. Come back later, but do come back.

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Not what I was hoping for

Revisado: 04-25-14

I purchased this book with the expectation that I would be exposed to a work focused on the experiences of those participating in the Doctor's study.
While there certainly is some of that, the book goes into great detail about the science behind how the drug works and the logistics involved in setting up the study. This type of material might be interesting to some but it's not my cup of tea. Finishing the book become a chore.
A high point for me: I was intrigued by the author's comments on alien abductions and how that phenomenon may be related to DMT.

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Get this book if you are an outdoorsman (or woman)

Revisado: 04-03-14

While not specific to outdoor pursuits, the lessons given in this book provide an insight into common mistakes made by people which land them in life threatening situations. The descriptions of the real life experiences are vivid and make for enthralling reading. Add to this the information on psychology presented herein and you've got a truly enlightening perspective on human behavior in extreme scenarios. I hope you never need to use what you learn from this book, but you will be better prepared if you have read it.

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Required reading for anyone over the age of 50

Revisado: 04-02-14

Don't let the negative reviews keep you from reading this book. Readers with an open mind will be able to see the wisdom in these pages.
The key points I took away: our medical system does not have all the answers (though many inside it believe they do) and our society leads us to believe in things that will adversely affect our health.
But please do not judge the book on these bullets. The background information contained in this work provides enough information for the thinking person to seriously reconsider long held beliefs. While my headline indicates the book should be read by the middle aged and up, I encourage all adults to expose themselves to the ideas presented in Counterclockwise.

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Fascinating and Well Told

Revisado: 04-02-14

This collection of recorded events is entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking. The experiences are described in vivid detail, making it easy for the listener to imagine what the people involved lived through. Highly recommended for people with a taste for adventure and an open mind.

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