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Paying homage to a mother lost to Dementia

Revisado: 02-14-25

Poignant and magical. This disease takes an entire swath of humanity every year , but these tips to get through it are humbling

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My Inner Critic is now toast , thanks to this book!

Revisado: 12-22-23

Neal Allen knows the Inner Critic, and more importantly he knows how it infantilizes us. He knows I'm capable of running the show without the IC. I wish I'd had this book when I was eighteen but I have it now and it's right on time. A Forward by the brilliantly funny Anne Lamott is the icing on the cake. Thank you for writing and narrating this book so beautifully, Neal. Highly recommended .

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Great book. Greater with the amazing narration

Revisado: 05-20-23

King’s ability to weave a tale attracted me to this book. The magic created in this story seemed possible by a wonderful performance by Seth… made a lasting impression

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"Witches don't wear a pointy black hat..."

Revisado: 10-02-19

I used a credit yesterday to get the new Augusten Burroughs. I knew nothing about this memoir, it's one day old. But oh, My. God. I had to stop to go to work, but I will get right back to it on the commute home. The story is mesmerizing, and the author does a wonderful job bringing his story crackling to life. What I didn't expect is the way Burrough's mother plays a major role in this memoir. Five stars to the casting department --- because the voice of Burrough's mother is exquisite and droll --- those who've read RUNNING WITH SCISSORS won't be disappointed. But they will get a new angle on her. It's a fascinating journey through everyday events and supernatural ("natural") episodes. Interestingly enough, it's packed with witchy facts and ephemera, Most importantly, Toil and Trouble has a compelling and delightful story line, which is the author's madcap life and vibrant relationship with his husband.

If you don't believe in witchcraft, well. It hardly matters. The artistry is there and Burrough's exuberant humor and earnestness shines through, Do yourself a favor and get this one.

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Waited a long time for my favorite novel by Wouk..

Revisado: 08-02-19

...and this was worth the long wait. This is a great, sweeping story narrated beautifully. Don't hesitate.

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A great journey into a strange world.

Revisado: 05-06-19

I loved how you as an observer/reader seem to be learning at the same pace the characters figure out and learn their very odd circumstances. Meaning the heroes are just as clueless and lost as we are at every turn. Lots of rules that don’t make sense to the outsider. And being an insider does not look good either!

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Best Novel of 2019/Best Narration by Kate Reading!

Revisado: 02-23-19

Dickens meets Updike meets the inimitable Elizabeth McCracken. All of her books are joyous and her memoir was piercing but Bowlaway proves that she has only gotten better. This is a genealogy of a family -- the Truitts -- with a variety of ghosts and wonderful happenings. A delicious story that HOOKS you and Kate Reading brings it to life in magical and perfect ways, as always. McCracken is a genius and we are the beneficiary. I never want it to end.

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