Rachel C.

good info; cheap production; overuse of swears

Revisado: 04-14-23

narration was rushed and sounded cheap. the content is helpful; but the continuous swears interrupt the message more than making it relatable. some knucklehead keyed my car today, and I didn’t say fu*k as many times as the author did. and my anger was heavily seasoned with creative swear word combos. it was useful to me in the moment to say FU*K in many and various ways and verb tenses (as one might expect). context, you know. this book seemed to be heavily seasoned with mostly gratuitous cussing that, admittedly, was very funny, and sometimes beautifully illustrated certain critical points. I would not, however, recommend this to a therapy skeptic as a first read.

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THANK YOU

Revisado: 07-22-22

Diehard fan here. I love you, Eve. What a great performance both on screen and in here. Thank you. You're talented, delightful, strong, and beautiful.

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J.P. Pulls no punches

Revisado: 03-28-22

Straightforward, factual, solid philosophy for living a full and satisfying life. The author's narration is first rate. There is wonderful humor, important stories that are hard to speak, and deliciously funny real-life examples of the way he employs certain of the 12 Rules. Also, if you have spent your life wondering about the secret life of lobsters, you will find it here. Quite enlightening, actually.

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over-recommended

Revisado: 07-31-21

It was a bit of a misnomer for my particular problem. I also felt as if the author placed an undue amount of blame on victims of domestic violence, and over simplified things. Some of it was helpful; not enough that I would recommend it.

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Me encanta esta historia

Revisado: 07-31-21

Es una favorita historia mía. Puedo ver los imagenes en mi mente con detalles y colores. Aunque es historia de fantasia, opino que contiene mensajes importantes para alguien que tiene una madre narsisitica. Es que se puede superarla. Además, hay que saber realidad y verdaderos sin permitir mentirosa mujer a cambiar sus pensamientos.

La única problema para mí fue el acento de la narradora, pero ella no merece culpa. El español no es mi primera idioma, y normalmente hablo (y oigo) español de México, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, y otros de las americas. Solo tengo que practicar entender Castellano mejor. 🙂

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Validation-rich

Revisado: 07-30-21

Even being in therapy twice a week, this book helped me to name what happened to me and remind me that, yes, it really was *that bad*. I only disagreed with the letter writing advice; however I understand that it would be fruitless in my personal situation. Reading this book is self care.

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Mind-broadening

Revisado: 03-05-19

Gaiman is one of my favorite authors, but I have listened (and read) this book more times than I can count. Always there is something new I come away with, be it a wonderful turn of phrase or a powerful new idea of the world as it possibly could be. It has inspired me to learn more about a variety of peoples and phenomena; led me to examine my own beliefs and to embrace the fantastical nature of mystery beyond what is readily perceived. It also reignited some forgotten interests, and piqued new curiosity about others. I love this book.

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Timeless.

Revisado: 11-26-18

I've loved this book since I first read it some 35 years ago. I still get wonderfully captured by Adams' beautiful writing, and the compelling story. Ordinary beings achieving extraordinary things through wit, grit, perseverance, love, and community. There is never a time when this story is not highly relevant.

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always gets me

Revisado: 10-29-16

I'm sure I've read this book more than 30 times. Had the great honor of teaching it to school students; and the singularly wonderful experience of teaching it to my own child. The story remains relevant and true even to this day. It is humorous, sometimes droll, and paints such a vivid image of humanity through the eyes of childhood with astonishing accuracy. My internal narrator is not Ms. Spacek (my only criticism). I'm sure I'll read it another 30 times before my life is over. "Masterpiece" is an understatement.

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