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Nothing ordinary about this incredible story

Revisado: 07-04-24

From start to finish this book is deeply engrossing, interesting, inspiring, thoughtful, stimulating and moving. It is written and narrated beautifully and, given the subject matter even heroically. I haven’t experienced loss like the author has (other than the solace I used to feel from the mountains of the west) but I imagine this book would be helpful for those who have.

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Engrossing

Revisado: 06-02-24

At the end, Natalie states that she wrote this book as fast as she could, and I believe I listened to it just as quickly! I admit I might listen just for her delivery, I LOVE her voice, but in fact, the content is truly engrossing. I love that in addition to her insightful and amusing commentary, she recounts these ancient stories that I never seem to tire of. I just finished the book and think I shall go back to the beginning and listen again! (Unexpected snake sex 😂)

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Exquisite

Revisado: 03-25-23

This is my second audible book by Pat Barker. I’ve enjoyed them both immensely and look forward to more. Her writing is beautiful and at times positively poetic. She brings every detail of every landscape to living, breathing life: internal, inter-personal and external. And given the subject matter, that is really remarkable. I highly recommend.

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Profound Medicine

Revisado: 03-04-21

This is perhaps the most beautiful book I have ever read or in this case to listened to. Kimmerer’s writing is exquisite and her narration a balm to my senses. The stories and wisdom she imparts are true medicine but goes down as sweetly as the scent of honeysuckle on a warm spring breeze. My wish is that Everyone read this book. Buy it, gift it, savor and treasure it. I took one star off for one reason: there is not even a pause between chapters which I find disconcerting and confusing. One needs at least a moment of quiet at the end of each essay to take a breath and let its power sink in. This is not a book to be rushed.

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Could not stop listening

Revisado: 10-19-20

This is a fascinating story told with candor, clarity and compassion. A unique opportunity to glimpse up close and very personal some very dark aspects of human nature, corporate corruption and greed, the failings of America’s politicians and justice system and yet also human nobility at its best and most tenacious and how the justice system can succeed (although Elizabeth and Sonny should have gone to jail). This is the second AO I’ve listened to and they are both my favorite listens so far. Great work AO!

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Everyone Should Read This Book!

Revisado: 05-18-19

When I was about 5 years old I asked my Grandmother if there was a god. We were sitting on the couch in my parents upper west side apartment. She said simply “God is in all things”. I looked around the room. I saw pillows on the couch. I saw the couch. I saw the TV set. I saw the kitchen table. And I thought, God is in all of these things, and that made perfect sense to me. I was satisfied with that answer and half a century later, I remain satisfied with that answer. What I was not satisfied with was the rest of humanity’s mishugas. This book thoroughly fleshes out the wise origins of my Grandmother’s statement as well as all the mishugas that still plagues the human race. It is fascinating, erudite, very well narrated, and vitally important to understanding who we are, where we came from and where we are going- for better or for worse.

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Ancient and Timely

Revisado: 04-10-19

Madeline Miller is like Circe herself. She weaves a tale so powerful it often brought me to tears; so transformational it would seem it has given form to what lies in my heart. This is an ancient tale that in Miller’s adept hands, becomes enormously relevant and revealing. Ancient, timeless and timely. On the brink of planetary demise there has never been a better time to contemplate hubris and folly and The value of impermanence.

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Calling All White People!

Revisado: 01-15-18

Insightful, profound, moving, and entertaining. Offers everyone a deeply personal experience of what Chris Hayes calls “The Colony” within our nation. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the phenomenon of racism in America and wanting to enjoy a uniquely African-American tale. First novel- bravo!!

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