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Let's Rewrite American History Books!

Revisado: 07-16-20

Away with all of that nonsense that Europeans "discovered" America! Just a few lectures into this series, and you come away with a profound, necessary understanding that what young Americans learn in their history classes is so...wrong. Dr. Barnhart easily explains that there were MILLIONS of people living in America by the time our histories were beginning to be written - it's a tragedy that most of us simply don't know the true narrative of our country.
I look forward to visiting many of the remaining sites that the professor describes in these stories. This series is a fascinating lesson in education, truth, and the real story of America!

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Stuck with it; Couldn't Stop Listening!

Revisado: 05-05-20

A great example of how narration can elevate a story! This is an expertly-researched book that, frankly, I would have skimmed over in the library or bookstore. I'm so glad I chose to give it a shot in audio-version; the story is so fascinating and so well-performed that it becomes a treat to listen to. If you're a fan of history, please don't pass this one up!

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Fascinating, but Beware if...

Revisado: 03-13-20

This is truly a fascinating story, and the narrator (who plays the main character in Mindhunter) does an excellent job. Beware, however. This book contains graphic descriptions of violence against children; for those of us weirdos who love true crime and serial killer material, the first half of this book was hard to stomach even for me. Still, take a chance on it. Just keep your finger on the forward button in case of emergencies.

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Comprehensive is an understatement

Revisado: 11-08-18

I didn't get into this book or the performance until I was well in, but I ended up settling in comfortably after a while. This book is CHOCK FULL of interesting facts and kooky treatments; it would be difficult not to get hooked once you get accustomed to the generous sprinkling of gratuitous corny jokes (the narrator does a good job of handling them by the way). It's a good addition to your library if you're into medical history.

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Not enough information to be interesting

Revisado: 10-04-18

I want so much to be drawn in by stories of these earlier crime cases, but I'm discovering the same thing about Belle Gunness that I discovered about HH Holmes: there just isn't enough surviving information to make their stories all that interesting. The narrator does a good job; he's got a voice that complements the subject's time frame well. I just wasn't enthralled. It would be a great read if you're just getting into true crime.

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Relieved and surprised

Revisado: 09-28-18

Boy, I wasn't sure if I could make it past Part One; you've got to have a very strong stomach to be able to get through those detailed descriptions of some of the unmentionable habits of Renaissance royalty...but as the book progressed, I was hooked. Once the summaries are completed, you move on to case-by-case summaries of some of the more well-documented accounts of people who were assumed to be killed by suspicious means, including modern diagnoses.
It is a well-written, thoroughly-researched, and hugely entertaining book. The cherry on top is the narration; I was so impressed by Susie Berneis's performance that I'm going to look up her other works.
I highly recommend this book for those who can handle talk about worms, fistulas, and excrement. If that's not the subject matter for you, you may still be able to handle it; just skip past Part One. Seriously.

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Loved it enough to get through the yuck!

Revisado: 05-01-18

I'm always in search of interesting nonfiction, and this book does not disappoint! I am somewhat surprised that I was able to make it through the grisly, gory context, but then again, that's a big part of this book's "charm".

The narrator does a great job, although I had a couple of laughs at his very Scottish attempts at a French accent. With that aside, his cadence and flow were a perfect match for this unique story.

Brace yourself, and give it a try! You may get totally grossed-out, but if you make it through to the end, you'll discover that you've stumbled upon an incredibly interesting period in medical history, heightened by the life of a man who changed the face of surgery forever.

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Really fascinating content!

Revisado: 04-17-18

The book is written and read well. I wish there was a little more about Dr. Mutter's patients and procedures, but it's a very good book. I've already recommended it to a few people.

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My Favorite Audiobook

Revisado: 06-07-17

I haven't yet found an audiobook as entertaining as this one, and I cried a little when it ended. If you love this book, you will adore the audio version, which is read beautifully by the author. A gem.

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