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Short & Sweet!

Revisado: 10-28-20

I don't normally write reviews. But Jones' Exactly What to Say is short and to the point; pithy. He provides a great number of "magic" words and examples on how to use them. It seemed to fly by so fast that it's worth another, if not many more listens just to remember and use the techniques.

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For Non-Management People Too!

Revisado: 04-03-18

This is a review of the audio version from Audible. Overall the information is businesslike; straightforward, clear and concise, with pertinent examples for just about every point made. The narrator does an excellent job with the material. While the target audience maybe CEOs and upper echelon executives, information in the book can apply to non-management personnel as well. For example Chap. 8: The Top Ten Traps for New Leaders can easily be interpreted for brand new employees to an organization at any level. I found many good examples to make notes and will listen to this again. Thank you!

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Authentic 1st Person Account

Revisado: 08-17-17

There is really nothing like having the author tell their own story, their way. This seems to be especially so given this account Mr. Callahan's account of sailing solo, having his small ship sink, then surviving by his wits, equipment and his dogged determination for 76 days. I think about stories like this when I'm stuck in traffic or some meeting, and realize I could be in a life or death struggle with the elements and myself - how would I fare? Between constant repairs of his solar stills, repairs of his inflatable life raft, fishing with a butter knife and constant battle to get drinkable water, makes me wonder if I could last a week. I'm glad he survived to tell us the tale of his experiences.

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Disappointed, but still noteworthy

Revisado: 03-20-17

I didn't realize this book was NOT written by Booker T. Washington, though he did correct errors the original author had made. This explains to some extent why there is more focus on the Tuskegee Institute and his work in creating and building, and improving upon it, and not quite as much on his personal life. Perhaps, as it is stated towards the end of this book Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee Institute are synonymous since he devoted a large portion of his life to that organization - this book therefore does credit to the history of the man as it pertains to the birth and growth of that institution. The narrator's voice is quite deep and sonorous and almost put me to sleep a few times, but is not monotonous to me in anyway.

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Head Scratcher!

Revisado: 01-25-17

It's interesting how movie makers deviate from the story, and make their own story. However, I can imagine how difficult it might be to translate this original story to screen. The idea of finding a planet quite similar to earth wherein the homosapiens have devolved and the homosimians have superseded humans in all areas must have been shocking. The author does not explain how or why this occurred, but does describe in vivid detail the difference between the humans and the apes on Soror; how the apes are completely superior and civilized as compared to the humans in every way. The ending is as much of a shock as the original 1968 film and the 2001 remake. I wonder how readers reacted when this first was issued. And to think the same author wrote "Bridge on the River Kwai"!

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OK, but mixed

Revisado: 11-09-15

There's nothing like listening to the author narrate their own book. One reviewer stated the author sounded tired I think, and slow. Well...so are people in real life. So not to negate what that reviewer said, it just illustrated to me, the importance of focusing on the message. I agree with another reviewer who said having a PDF of the appendices would have made listening to the book and following along much easier and more practical. What I found interesting is the author seems to focus more on the listener's bias or point of view of what's getting in the way of understanding the message. I would consider this a companion book, of sorts, to Tony Alessandra's The Dynamics of Effective Listening, also here on Audible. Hope this review helps...if you're not sure - listen to the preview.

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Truman - Worth the Listen

Revisado: 08-04-15

When I first purchased this I didn't realize or remember perhaps that it's a 54 hour listen. I continued to avoid it because of its length, and focused on other items. Finally, I began what I thought would be an ordeal, but instead turned out to be an incredibly rich delight.

McCullough's biography is very thorough and begins with Truman's forebears arriving in Missouri decades before, describing their attitudes and beliefs and those became part of the Truman as president we read & hear about. The scope of the book is all of Truman's life, not just his presidency; from his days running the family farm, artillery officer in WW1, haberdasher, judge, senator, vice-president and president, and his post-presidency.

I guess if you think about it, Truman really was one of the greatest leaders the United States has had. He became president during an extraordinarily tumultuous time in world history - the final chapters of WWII, the use of the atomic bomb, the beginning of the cold war and the UN/US action in Korea. But he was just an ordinary man and he knew it - McCullough captured this vividly in any number of passages, and Nelson Runger, the narrator, does a great job with the material.

In truth, though I dreaded started this 54 hour book, I was actually sad it was over. I wish we had more politicians like Harry Truman. Thank you David McCullough.

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Disappointed

Revisado: 07-03-14

I don't normally write reviews. The narration and voice characterizations were good, if not great, considering the caliber of the writing. However, there is the writing - it seemed stilted and awkward at times and repetitive as in: he decided this, he decided that, then he decided this. I understand this is fiction, but some aspects just seem absolutely outlandish - how could someone get shot in the torso 3 times, and basically be up and fully functional in a few days, get shot in the shoulder, a bullet grazed his head - all within 5-6 weeks and ignore pain, be so in control of his body and emotions, but kick the ground in frustration and anger when he gets some bad news here & there towards the last third of the book. I'm reluctant to venture into book 2 of the series. The story was interesting, but the writing seemed to get in the way or muddy it up - thank you very much to Rich Orlow and his narration work.

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Hunley's Secrets

Revisado: 04-07-12

I enjoy history and this book revealed significant chunks of information on the birth, life and death of the submersible H.L. Hunley. If you enjoy history and warfare, especially Civil War and Naval Warfare - you will enjoy this exploration into the idea, manufacture and deployment of the Hunley.

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Disappointing, but...

Revisado: 08-25-11

I have to agree with some other reviews in that I was disappointed in the exploration and explanation of the Dark Passenger. The exposition reminded me of the 1998 film "Fallen" with Denzel Washington, or the original Star Trek episode "Wolf in the Fold". There is plenty of acerbic and dry humor. The apprenticeship of Aster and Cody is a bit outlandish, but not necessarily so - would have been nice to have more background here on the their relationship with their original dad and what happened with them to help explain all this. Maybe Dexter's dry spell is akin to "writer's block" and he's just working his way through it as best he can.

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