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Extraordinary, honest, and hilarious

Revisado: 11-11-23

I've never quite read a book like this. It details Bamford's journey with mental illness, done in such a way which is painfully honest, shocking at times, and always hilarious. She offers a frank look at her life with mental instability, oversharing, as is her brand, never pulling her punches at either herself or the medical profession. It's really her odyssey through various self-help regimens, medical interventions, and breakdowns. What keeps it from being harrowing is her lacerating humor, and, in the audiobook, her perfect delivery. I'll be sure to gift this title over and over again.

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Harrowing Memoir

Revisado: 08-03-23

David Ambroz’s childhood is so steeped in neglect, abuse, and poverty, it would make Dickens blanch, yet throughout, his clear-eyed narration and innate resilience offers the faint pulse of Hope. Horrifying, galvanizing, and ultimately inspiring, it is a story that can change your perspective on the world.

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Excellent farewell story

Revisado: 01-25-21

It was a true pleasure listening to Mr Le Carré tell his last story. Who knew he was such an excellent narrator as well as writer? The delineation of characters was subtle but remarkable, the pacing, perfect. I believed every word. The story itself could not be more timely, and true to form, he was always a few steps in front of me.

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Newton makes the book come alive

Revisado: 09-30-19

I was very familiar with the book, but had not read it for many years so I picked up this audiobook. It was a revelation. Thandie Newton infuses Jane with all the vitality, yearning and determination that she deserves. I had forgotten how funny Jane could be, but Newton brings a out all her facets. Highly recommended.

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Masterful Telling of a Rollicking Claasic

Revisado: 02-13-18

This was my first encounter with Great Expectations, and my expectations were more than met. The narrator, Simon Prebble, does justice to Dickens words and then some. He has a warm, supple voice, and his character voices are all perfectly delineated without being obtrusive. His Joe Gargery was especially poignant. Dickens’ great humor and humanity shine through in this audiobook.So many great characters! Such cliffhangers! It was a joy to listen to.

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The only problem was that it was too short

Revisado: 02-26-16

It was wonderful hearing Sir Derek perform this role again. I only wish it had gone on longer. There were some tidbits not heard from the BBC series, so that was fun. Highly recommended; I listened to it in almost one greedy gulp.

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A wonderful retelling

Revisado: 02-21-16

It was great hearing Derek Jacobi reprise his Claudius, almost as if you were having dinner with the old stammerer himself. It reminds one of the BBC series but stands on its own. I only wish it were not abridged! Onward to "Claudius the God," which completes the saga. You can get the unabridged version, but it won't be with the incomparable Sir Jacobi.

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