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Terrible Narrator

Revisado: 12-19-22

The narrator was so terrible that I had to stop listening. You know that one kid who whenever she was picked to read aloud in class everyone groaned? That kid grew up and narrated this book for you. It's clear that the narrator didn't read the book in advance, nor do they understand the book and as a result pronounce many words incorrectly because they are unfamiliar. For instance, when narrating a book about Narcissism, it is imperative that you know how to pronounce Narcissus. She reads in this monotonous rhythm that doesn't accurately coincide with the natural rhythm of the words and phrases that she's reading. As Mike Myers used to say, she "puts the emPHAsis on the wrong syllAble." While seemingly minor, it makes it difficult to understand the narrative. Her voice will rise up and get excited when the sentence is about something mundane or serious and it's very confusing.

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Earnest, logical, and far from shrill

Revisado: 07-01-16

I am someone who cringes at the word, "feminism." I am a working mom, pro-choice, I breastfed my son in public, and I still do not like the word "feminism" or the negative reactions tied to it. However, I really appreciated what Lindy had to say. I appreciate the stance that women are more than just their bodies, fat or not. I appreciate her willingness to lay bare the subjects that women are supposed to hide under their Spanx: our periods, unwanted pregnancies, and the vulnerability that comes from simply being born without a Y chromosome.

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John C. Reilly was outstanding!

Revisado: 06-23-16

John C. Reilly took on a major challenge to voice the character made famous by Jack Nicholson. But, unlike Nicholson, Mr. Reilly had to take on all of the characters and differentiate each with his voice alone. He did an incredible job. I can't even imagine how he was able to keep each voice straight and unique for each character. That is a testament both to Mr. Reilly and Mr. Kesey in that the dialogue was masterfully written as well as performed. Though I knew exactly how this story would end, this performance, and the chills that it gave me at the very end, will haunt me. Certainly a sign of both an excellent book and performance. If it's possible, Mr. Reilly should get a Grammy award for this recording.

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Sorry, Ms. Spacek, you have a Texas accent

Revisado: 09-16-15

I'm not going to review the story. Every American has read this book by now and it will unquestionably go down as one of the greatest novels ever written. I have never known anyone personally to dispute that. Now, that aside, why do people from outside the South insist that all Southern accents are the same? I'm sorry, but Ms. Spacek was not the right choice to read the book. She has a decidedly Texan accent and Scout is from North Alabama. It's like having JFK read a story set in Chicago. Any Yankee could tell you that the accent would be all wrong but somehow as long as the story is set anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line, any old Southerner will do. I'm glad that they enlisted Reese Witherspoon to read _Go Set a Watchman_. I have not listened to it yet, but at least she has a Tennesee accent which is a hell of a lot closer to Maycomb County than West Texas.

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Hypnosis Therapy for Hoarders

Revisado: 09-16-15

Would you consider the audio edition of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up to be better than the print version?

Yes because it is truly hypnotic. Yes, she repeats the same thing over and over again but her voice and the repetition practically put you in a trance. I've described to friends and co-workers that I've been brainwashed by Marie Kondo and I'm thrilled about it. I sincerely doubt that reading the book would have had the same effect.

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

The only point at which the trance was broken and I wasn't able to become a 100% devotee of the Church of Marie Kondo was when she suggested that I keep my shampoo and conditioner outside of my shower. That was the point at which I felt it had gone too far and I put down my cup of Kool-Aid. She had me until then. Nevertheless, I've reduced my closet by 2/3 even if I still keep the soap in the shower. My life is becoming untangled and I'm finally finding the strength to let go of my past and live in the present. It's amazing what kind of a hold ordinary objects can have over you.

Any additional comments?

The most important thing this book gave me was freedom from guilt. I live in my mother's shadow of guilt that she learned from her Depression-era mother. It was absolutely forbidden to throw out perfectly useful objects in my home growing up. As an adult, when I've tried to throw out things that were no longer useful to me, I could hear my mother's voice nagging me in my head, "that is a perfectly good espresso cup. Just because it has no mates, you do not drink espresso, nor do you have a means to brew espresso, does not mean that you should throw out a perfectly useful tiny cup." Now, I have Emily Woo Zeller's voice in my head speaking as Marie Kondo and my eyes light up when I break free from the guilt and just get rid of the things that are weighing me down figuratively and literally.

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I plan to gift this to every father

Revisado: 04-28-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. Even if you don't have kids you can easily find humor in his musings because at some point in your life, you yourself were a kid, you had a parent, and you know people with kids.

What did you like best about this story?

He was spot on about life as a parent in modern America. We are not our parents' generation.

Which scene was your favorite?

I could listen to his essay about circumcision 100 times. I listen to audio books while I work on spreadsheets in the office and I nearly cried I was laughing so hard and trying to contain my laughter because I work as an accountant and accountants are notoriously un-funny and unamused by others' amusement.

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

Let me put it this way: each essay can stand alone. You could listen to them at random if you wanted or if you only had 10 minutes here or there but I found myself looking forward to the next time I could sit down and listen for a long stretch.

Any additional comments?

Jim Gaffigan and Tina Fey should give parenting lectures: How to be a real parent and stop pretending that your baby really is the "best" baby on the block and you are a Supermom or Superdad.

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Definitely worth a listen or two or five

Revisado: 04-10-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I already have. I have always liked Tina Fey, mostly because all of the cool kids do, but now I like her with good reason. She's genuinely funny.

What other book might you compare Bossypants to and why?

I can't really. It's the kind of book that I would like to write myself. It's just an honest account of life without any of the pretense that all of your Facebook friends like to throw at you. In fact, I would love to have Tina Fey as a Facebook friend. She and I would make the same comments behind the backs of all of my other friends, "Stop posting pictures of your kid in a t-shirt that has his age in months, already! He's 11. I'm embarrassed for you!"

What about Tina Fey’s performance did you like?

It's her material about her real life. No one else could possibly perform it but her.

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

Pretend you're a love addicted astronaut and strap on your Depends so that when you pee in your pants it will be less embarrassing.

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She's Funny; His Commentary not so much ...

Revisado: 04-10-14

Would you try another book from Adam Chester and/or Adam & Joan Chester?

No.

Would you recommend S'Mother to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes and no. There is no doubt that Mrs. C is certifiable. Honestly, the humor of her letters could have stood on their own. Which is probably a disappointment to both Adam and Mrs. C. Him because his mother actually outshines him (sorry!). And her because she never intended for her letters to be funny.

What does Adam & Joan Chester bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The audio version is probably better than the written version because she actually reads her insane letters herself. The fact that she's willing to repeat her words and probably still stands by them (Adam - when WAS the last time you got a tetanus shot?) makes it even more hysterical. Mrs. C - you can stop buying traveler's insurance. It's another scam. I heard about it on CNN.

Could you see S'Mother being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I think it already was. It was called, "Everybody Loves Raymond."

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