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Wonderful listening experience!

Revisado: 02-14-20

The story pulled me in right away, and kept my interest through the end.
There are some insights about what Ollie went through while writing series about his lost loves, but this is not just about heartache. We get a better understanding about how we become who we are, as well as how to handle heartache in a humorous and positive way. Totally enjoyable.

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A good story, but not the best.

Revisado: 01-23-20

I enjoyed this story by Fred Backman, but it wasn't the best in the series. We finally get a full picture of Britt-Marie, which was nice, but her story wasn't as intriguing as other characters
in previous books have been. Not to worry though, it's still worth you're time to listen to it. There is a lot more to Britt-Marie than meets the eye upon first meeting her.

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Amazing how the Fargo’s manage to survive their adventures

Revisado: 09-26-19

I love the Fargo series of Clive Cussler’s books and Scott Brick as narrator. The stories draw you in and keep you excited to the end. This may not have been the best of the series, but doesn’t matter. Each book can’t always be the best. I love them all anyway. Besides, I’m fascinated by the Mayan culture.

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Believe the good reviews.

Revisado: 07-08-19

I thought I would like this book, but it was so much better than I even expected. The story draws you in from the very beginning, then gets better from there. I never wanted to stop listening. There is love, murder, and mystery. I enjoyed the time-line shifts. Tried to remember what I was doing at the same times in the 60’s and 70’s. Helped me relate to the way things were back then. Try it, you’ll like it.

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Totally enjoyed this book

Revisado: 04-08-19

This is not the type of story I usually spend time reading/listening to, but I’m glad I did. It’s the story of a boy, Jacob, who considers himself quite ordinary with a boring, predictable life. His grandfather was considered “different.” He left his grandson a mysterious legacy. Jacob was curious about what his grandfather was trying to tell him, so embarked on a journey to find out what it was all about. The narrator did an excellent job of telling of Jacob’s story. The story gave me chills, made me laugh, and nearly made me cry. (I don’t usually cry for a book.). Loved it.

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Like living inside the Donald Trump campaign trail

Revisado: 02-09-19

I truly admire Katy Tur after reading/listening to this book. She brilliantly describes the fast paced and hectic feeling of the campaign over the months she served as the primary inside reporter on the trail with candidate Donald Trump. I never realized, or even thought about, the sacrifices these reporters make to do the best job they can do in keeping the public informed. Her straightforward manner of presenting facts was often hysterically funny. Or maybe it was only funny to me because I like Donald Trump and found some of his antics funny rather than seeing them as terrible. But whether you like our president or hate him, this book will make you love Katy and enjoy all the inside information we are privy to through this book.

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A truly wonderful book

Revisado: 12-06-18

Loved the story and the narrator who brought it to life. It was a magical combination. It's about an "almost eight" year old little girl and the grandmother she loved so much. She was able to understand real life through the fairytales her grandmother told her. When it was over, it was kind of jarring to have to come back to my real world.

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Autobiography of Gabrielle Union

Revisado: 11-11-18

I did not really know who Gabrielle Union was, but the reviews and the sample sounded good, so I purchased this Audible book. I loved it and now I love Gabrielle. Her story about growing up in California, mostly, and spending summers with family in Omaha was especially interesting to me, because I live in Omaha, and I remember most of the places and events that she described. She talks about her education, jobs she has had, and meeting the love of her life and getting married. I was especially interested when she spoke about being a stepparent to their black children and what to teach them about dealing with the police, and staying safe. She is funny, and speaks quite directly about being black in a white world. She speaks truth without anger or prejudice. Very educational and enjoyable. I NEVER read/listen to books twice, but this maybe the exception.
#Domestic #Funny #Heartfelt #Inspiring #Celebrity #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

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A very touching book.

Revisado: 09-24-18

This audio book was great. The narrator, Julia Whelan, was perfect for this story. This is an autobiography of Tara Westover. Her early life was as a member of a family, the father of which seems to be a radical Christian, a Mormon, who believed the Bible in his own way. There was only natural herbal healing, no doctors. He and her mother home-school the kids, but don’t do a very good job of it. Tara goes to college where it was tough going in the beginning. She didn’t understand what to do in a real school. She wasn’t familiar with academic terminology, or how to write a term paper. But she works hard and becomes quite successful, and in the end, receives her PhD. The way family members relate to each other, and work out their problems, is the basis of the story. Tara was torn between pursuing her education or staying with the family. Her father would not allow her to do both. She has strong emotions about her life and her choices. A really moving story.

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Practical advice I wish I had heard sooner

Revisado: 08-13-18

This is the perfect graduation speech. It’s loaded with good advice about your expectations for your future. See the world as it is, not with expectations of a grand future with little effort on your part. I’m an optimist and had high expectations for my future. I have had a good life, but it sure did take more stress and strain than I thought it would. A short listen packed with wisdom.

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