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Mark Moran needs to learn to pronounce names

Revisado: 07-13-18

This is a great synopsis of the daily news, but WHY CAN'T MARK MORAN LEARN TO PRONOUNCE NAMES? He constantly mispronounces the names of athletes, and other people in the news. This is simply unacceptable for a news reporter, which is Moran's function.

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LOVED this book!!!

Revisado: 11-16-17

BRAVO!!! Genuinely funny as it traced the entire 1st year of 45th debacle. Entertaining for a full 5+ hours.

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The BEST--and most frightening--book in years!!

Revisado: 02-05-17

Where does Red Notice rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

An amazing story! This is MUST READ for citizens of all countries, but is incredibly timely for those of us in the US who have elected a Putin-esque narcissist as our leader. I could not stop listening--and I found myself listening to parts again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

In telling his story, and that of Sergei Magnitsky, the author aptly conveys his own radical transformation from a financially savvy hedge-fund manager to human rights activist. Early in the story his naivete regarding his own safety in Russia can only be described as classically American. A definite wake-up call that details the power and evil of an authoritarian state.

Which scene was your favorite?

Many of the parallels that exist between Orwell's protagonist, Winston Smith, and Sergei Magnitsky cannot be ignored. As gut-wrenching and terrifying as Orwell's depiction is, the reader can take solace in the fact that Winston Smith is a fictional character. But the tragedy of Mr. Magnitsky lies in the fact that his story is not fictional--and we are left with the stark reality that thousands of other innocent individuals are paying the same price.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just as Sergei Magnitsky's torture and tragic murder spurred Bill Browder to speak out for justice, this book serves as strong motivation to stand up against racist and misogynistic
oligarchs working to violate our constitution.

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I got some great tips from this book!

Revisado: 06-04-15

What did you love best about Running Like a Girl?

The best part of the book was learning some tips on great gear...Her recommendation on which running bra was the best!!! She is absolutely correct! Hard to find in the USA, but worth the hunt!!

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Great book!!! Best of its type!!

Revisado: 02-02-15

I'm excited...Can't wait to try some of these apps to optimize my time and my life!! I know this is the kind of book I'll re-read a few times.

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Tim Robbins is amazing

Revisado: 01-31-15

LOVED this performance!!!!! I've read this book twice before and thought it was 'meh'.... But I decided to give it another try on Audible... Spectacular!!!

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Touching.... and Compelling! I loved it!!

Revisado: 01-04-15

Would you listen to Until Tuesday again? Why?

I'm sure I will listen again. Captain Montalvan's story conveys the very real loss of his dream--and of his physical limitations resulting from his tours of duty. But the story goes on to tell of his struggles to heal spiritually and psychologically with the help of Tuesday, who can only be described as a canine angel. I found the story riveting as Montalvan reveals his own slightly obsessive nature about his desire to serve his country and lead his men. He is equally forthright in conveying his struggles and the depth of his depression after returning home, but all the sadness of his story is balanced when Tuesday enters his life. Just as Montalvan intuitively 'knew' his role in the military, he also knew that Tuesday was his dog--and she is exactly that.

What about Luis Carlos Montalvan’s performance did you like?

I always prefer that the author read his or her own book--and this was no exception. Montalvan reads the story like no else could.

Any additional comments?

I rarely write to an author after reading his/ her book, but this was one time I did exactly that. I wanted to let Captain Montalvan know how much his story impacted me and to thank him for sharing it. And to my surprise, he wrote back the very next day! Truly an amazing man!! I would give his memoir my highest recommendation!

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A Great job of Abridging

Revisado: 07-09-12

Even though this is the abridged version , it does a good job of following the the book.

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Good Historical Read

Revisado: 07-09-12

Interesting story and well told by the author an the narrator! I had trouble putting it down.

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Classic Shalom Auslander!!

Revisado: 06-12-12

Creative, funny in a dry, and at times, even sardonic style that is so like Auslander. I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as Foreskin's Lament.

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