Gail

Fascinating!

Revisado: 01-29-24

I enjoyed this as an adventure story and have to wonder who in their right mind would squish themselves into a tight crevice in a pitch black cave to see where they pop out? What if they didn’t? Or what if they fell forever? Terrifying. I can’t think of any question I’ve been so passionate to answer that I would willingly push myself through a sharp, stone, birth canal. You can hear the excitement and awe in the author’s voice throughout the whole book. It’s like listening to a little kid going, “Guys! Guess what I found?!” He’s so eager to share, and I am so glad he did. Now I have new material to ponder about our origins, who our neighbors were. Thanks so much for publishing this book! Loved it.

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Favorite October Listen!

Revisado: 10-11-23

It’s become a tradition of mine to either read or listen to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I absolutely love the exaggerated description of the entire story, and the vocabulary is priceless.

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Great read!

Revisado: 12-30-22

Thank you, Tom. I enjoyed your tale, memoirs, and insights. I very much appreciate your candidness. You’re brave, and fascinating, and kind. Keep acting!

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Lordy

Revisado: 11-07-22

I admire my addict friends who were able to quit their demons. Their own stories are remarkable, but MATT’s story… wow.
Thank you, Matty, for continuing to try and try again, and succeed. I love a happy ending. Keep on keeping on.

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Absolutely beautiful

Revisado: 07-20-22

I started this audiobook and could not stop. I listened to snippets at my desk when I had 5 minutes of peace, in the car, I walked the neighborhood, had in my headphones to cook, eat, do dishes, laundry, I even mopped just for an excuse to focus on this story. I love Viola Davis’s voice. I love her inflection, emotion, and presentation. I first noticed her as Ma Rainey. Who is THAT? My God that woman can act! And look at her pictures on the internet! Isn’t she beautiful! Who is this? I had no idea she played Abilene in The Help until I was half way through this story.
Now I have had the privilege of learning who Viola Davis is. Thank you, Ms. Davis- it was really none of my business, but you shared your Self anyway. I’m inspired to be …(?) …more me.

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Loved it

Revisado: 06-18-21

An honest book. I loved it. In the first 15 minutes I cried 3 times. I loved Sinead’s first 2 albums when I was in college. I wore out the tapes. I am happy to know the story of why she tore up the picture of the Pope, and I applaud her. It was the right thing to do once you know the context of the incident. Her musical interests took a turn. While she somehow managed to retain her faith, I became atheist. She probably wouldn’t care for me, but I am in awe of her and I congratulate her. The very best for your tour! Maybe you’ll come my way.

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A favorite

Revisado: 03-07-21

Sincerely one of my very favorite books. A wonderful performance by the narrator, never a dull moment. One I’ll listen to over and over.

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A new favorite!

Revisado: 12-01-16

I enjoyed the writing and Robin Kimmerer's soothing voice very much. I especially enjoyed the content. Botany, ecology, science, and motherhood are all fascinating topics. Beautiful

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Heartbreaking

Revisado: 01-10-16

I'm 46. I wondered if I might enjoy a diary written from one of the adults, or if I might have related better and really bonded with Zlata if I were a school girl. By the end of the book, this poor child had grown up so much. Much too much! I had been hoping to learn why the war happened, but if the people who lived through it can't understand it, I'm sure I can't either.
It's frightening. Now there is the Syrian Refugee Crisis. American's are split on every little issue. Terrorists keep popping up here and there. I'm sure the war in Sarajevo started over less.
I appreciate her willingness to share her diary with us. I can't say it was "enjoyable", but it was interesting, frightening, and always full of hope.

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Bending the Boyne

Revisado: 10-25-15

I enjoyed the story very much. I have been fascinated by Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, and I really wanted to know all the wild, esoteric secrets they held. I was very content to hear about the simple, peaceful people who used the mounds and carved the rocks. I think I enjoyed the epilogue as much as the story, and spent some time on the internet looking up artifacts and people.

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