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Deep self-knowledge through bittersweet reflection

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Revisado: 03-19-25

Being related (same great-grandparents?) and acquainted with the author's brother made this story more personal than it otherwise might have been. I saw some similarities in behavior and attitudes that fascinated me.

The author's descriptions of the house, the lake, and the town urge me to visit -- or at least to study photos of them. What a wonderful environment to grow up in.

Most importantly, the growth of the author's awareness of the cycle of life, and the concomitant growth of her appreciation for her parents. Parent-child relationships can be tremendously complex. The author's vulnerable and candid reflections are inspiring and encouraging.

Thank you, Plum, for sharing your life and your love of family with me.

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Being as a child

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Revisado: 02-27-25

Having read "The Book" decades ago, I find that Watts' explanations expand my thinking. I appreciate how he does that.

It is ironic, then, that his message points to the idea that thinking gets in the way of experiencing life. And experiencing life, here and now, is what it's all about. Past and future get in the way.

The most profound insights for me are found in the last 30 minutes. But you must follow his argument laid out throughout the book to have the last 30 minutes make sense.

Experience the book.
Take what you will.
Enjoy today.

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Fascinating Story

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Revisado: 11-26-24

Andy Andrews did it again. I know no other author who is able to weave such heart-warming, meaningful, and touching stories from truth and, let's say, "creative thinking."

Having grown up in Norfolk and lived along the Chesapeake Bay, I've known that German U-boats preyed on Allied shipping in our waters.

Could this story be historically accurate?

Sure. Why not?

True?

Absolutely. Human nature is what it is. And that's what this story is about.

Enjoy it. Learn from it. Make her happy to have it told.

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Who? Pooh? You...

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Revisado: 09-06-24

The author is a scholar (like Owl), for he knows much philosophy.

He is very clever (like Rabbit), for he weaves philosophy into the Pooh stories in a clever way.

But like Pooh, he sees what they don't.

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A Mystery Wrapped in a Social Commentary with a Fine Scots Brogue

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Revisado: 02-22-24

Actually 2 mysteries. Two delightful old-timey mystery stories set in "modern? times, with two wonderful characters best by stock high society characters. I'm going to listen to the entire series!

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Expansive Explanation of Complex Adaptive Systems Known as Creation

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Revisado: 01-05-24

This book takes the reader on a journey through time and through levels of life by employing the components of complex adaptive systems, from "Diversity Generators" to "Resource Shifters".

Simultaneously erudite and colloquial, the tone and word choice make difficult concepts understandable. Complexity becomes understandable (but not simple) in the pen of the author. This book is a remarkable achievement.

To truly master the subject, you would need to read the book several times, but one reading opens a new world to the reader.

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Bach's breakout book

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Revisado: 11-09-23

Bach created a small masterpiece with JLS. I have been moved by many of his books over the years. His insights into reality and his way of challenging conventional religious thought is fun to read.

The narrator portrayed each character with unerring nuance, helping to guide the reader in understanding the emotions (frustration, impatience, awe, disdain, and love) and attitudes (ambition, pride, striving, graciousness, and forgiveness) of the characters which stand in for mankind.

This story is an outstanding allegory for the paradoxical struggle of mankind's search for enlightenment and its self-destructive tendency to distort the truth.

Bach's subsequent books (Illusions, The Bridge Across Forever, One, etc.) expand the themes found in JLS. If you like JLS, try the others, as well.

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Tantalizing insights into Lewis' mind

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Revisado: 11-09-23

Still early in my reading of Lewis' many works, I cannot compare this collection of unfinished works with his science fiction stories.

The editor did a fine job of giving context to the stories and insights into Lewis' thinking.

The narrator was excellent -- clear and vibrant.

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Remarkable thoughts, remarkable presentation

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Revisado: 11-03-23

Lewis' thoughts provoke thought. The narrator's tones complement Lewis' thoughts.

Well done, indeed.

Thank you.

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Outstanding account of a brave person

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Revisado: 10-20-23

Even after seeing her testimony and watching some recent interviews on TV, I found her story moving, enlightening, and frightening. Thank God for people like her.

May she find the life she wants. She deserves it.

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