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Loved it.

Revisado: 01-19-23

Just would like more! Author’s narration is superb. My mind expanded throughout the book. Now have the written book as well so I can take in the wisdom more deeply.

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Outstanding!

Revisado: 10-11-22

Extremely well written, this true story reveals the struggle between truth and fiction. The truth must always stand up for itself as it endures constant attacks. That a woman — Elizabeth Packard — is the servant of truth is consistent with history. It brings to mind many other injustices that women have suffered, not the least of which are the attacks on Mary Magdalene by the general public and the Apostle Peter. Yet the truth persists.
Bravo!
The narration is very well done. I was taken in totally by the drama, at times disheartened and at other times exultant. I love that Elizabeth outlived her two accusers!

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Impressive

Revisado: 05-29-22

The writing was excellent with amazing detail. The narration was top notch. What an adventure!

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Deserves 10 stars out of 5

Revisado: 07-16-21

Reading Braiding Sweetgrass felt like being transfused with the ancient, time-tested wisdom of the indigenous peoples. Out with the old, in with the new. No. Out with the new, in with the old. Some deeply buried part of me resonated with joy but also with sorrow in acknowledgment of the losses from colonialism to everyone, the indigenous people, nonhumans, the planet, and perhaps the biggest losers of all: those of us who allowed ourselves to be distracted from the truth of who we are.

My first exposure to Braiding Sweetgrass was through Audible, narrated by the author, and it was such a pleasure that I committed to buying the book so that I could savor the exquisite writing. That I did, and I fear I have become a born-again recruiter in hope that the whole world will read and/or listen to this book.

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Well balanced. Really enjoyed it.

Revisado: 06-23-21

This was very easy to listen to, and it was a mix of the author’s personal experience and research of history of public lands and their management. The research was really helpful to me, as I have followed the public lands issues for decades. The author, I thought, kept his reporting neutral, aligning with preserving public lands only with solid reasoning. The author’s personal experiences were entertaining, at times at the cost of the author’s father, but the good humor was evident. This is a very human story, and it does not touch on some of the bigger issues such as the inherent values of non-human life. Nevertheless it makes a strong case for (1) getting out into the wild lands, (2) loving them and finding out who you are in the bigger context of the world, and (3) advocating for public land preservation.

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Class act.

Revisado: 12-02-20

That’s how I describe André Agassi. Never knew much about tennis, but I made a point of watching matches he played in. Now I understand what I saw in him watching him play.

I really enjoyed the crisp writing, the open honesty, and all the many surprises woven throughout the book. Two favorite stories capture so much of Agassi’s life: his dad begging him to quit, and André shaving his newborn son’s head. Tears and laughter: the stuff of life!

The narration by Erik Davies is superb. He stepped into the exquisite dialogue as if he were Agassi.

The only thing left for me to do now is to wish I could meet all the people who played a part in Agassi’s life.

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Clever and funny

Revisado: 11-18-19

I really enjoyed listening to Tom’s story. I’m a recreational runner and have much respect and admiration for serious runners. Many incidents were familiar to me and told with humor. I also enjoyed how Tom portrayed other characters — especially his family. It felt as though I was getting to know some great people.

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Loved it!

Revisado: 03-26-19

The narration and the character voices were splendid, adding to my enjoyment of a well-written, delightful story. There was much wisdom to glean, and I appreciated the injections of humor.

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Pay attention, America

Revisado: 01-18-18

Lustig reveals how we got ourselves into the mess we’re in. It’s time to pay attention to how corporations are profiting from their not-so-secret efforts to keep consumers fat and, well, anything but happy. A must-read.

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Not for the faint of heart.

Revisado: 08-13-14

If you could sum up Shantaram in three words, what would they be?

Absorbing, sublime, brutal.

What did you like best about this story?

The narration was extraordinary. I'll be looking for other narrations by Humphrey Bower. It's not to say the story was not extraordinary -- it's just a winning combination.

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

Authenticity of the diverse flavors of the people. Beautiful, engaging voice. Masterful representations.

Who was the most memorable character of Shantaram and why?

Prabaka (not sure of spelling as it was audio)

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