Suzanne Gysin

WOW, this is history?

Revisado: 12-01-23

This book weaves together the lives of men and women to tell the story of the 18th and 19th century. It is entertaining, funny, comprehensive, innovative, enlightening, and just plain fun. As much as I am impressed about the history and people of these two centuries, I am even more impressed with the author/professor. He bubbles over with knowledge, and he connects these lives together so they make an understandable and relatable story. Every once in a while he stumbles over his own enthusiasm and his tongue can not keep up with his brain. These are few and far between and a charming reminder of his humanity. His presentation is amazing. He pronounces the German and French words like a local. And yet he speaks with a clear understandable English that sound like it is from Chicago. I loved this course and it left me wanting more.

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BJK you are so cool

Revisado: 08-23-23

I loved this book. At first when I heard BJK voice, which is different from the usual narrator, I was a little taken aback. But I got used to it, and loved it. There is real emotion in the stories, and it came to live for me.
BJK had an amazing life. She is unbelievable positive for a person who had to break so many discrimination patterns. She never gave up. She has a special talent for turning foes into friends and defeats into victories. From her child hood stories to hanging out with Elton John, she is always upbeat and positive. I can only recommend this book, especially for young people who have to overcome some discrimination.

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Good but not great

Revisado: 08-23-23

I enjoyed listening to this book, the language is easy and well crafted. The narrator is American and he has a mid-Western accent, and sometimes mimics the southern drawl of Kansas and Texas. It makes it an all-American story, which was perfect to satisfied my nostalgic desire. It is a nice length about 14 hours, and has well developed characters and a plot with a couple of twists.
It is about a false confession by a black football player, for raping and killing a girl. The real killer appears and wants to make it right (kind of).
I did not give this book 5 stars because it is a little flat. Typical for John Grisham, the good characters are very good and only good, and the bad characters are very bad and only bad. He has simplified the complexity how good and evil reside in the same person and makes it very easy for us to chose a side. I am annoyed at the one dimensionality of the mother, the ever loving, self-sacrificing elderly women who does not have a single controversial thought. I am annoyed at the 100% incomprehensible evil of the bad guy. As the mother is a saint, the bad guy is unable to have a single nice thought. The problem with this pre digested judgement of characters is, it makes it dull. And it is not realistic, in every person there is a good and there is bad. I would tell Mr. Grisham to mix it up a little in his characters, and let us be puzzled about who we like or who we believe.
I liked the book; it was easy and entertaining. I would listen to it again, maybe in a year or two when I have forgotten about the characters.

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Thoughtful in depth expertise

Revisado: 03-22-23

A way to enjoy Hemingway anew. A pleasant voice, well articulated, und a deep knowledge of Hemingway‘s work.

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A must read

Revisado: 01-13-23

I learned much, excellent subject and excellent writing. The subjects covered are complicated, and sometimes I wished for a more in debt look. I guess that is my homework.

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Tanks for writing this

Revisado: 10-28-22

In clear language Ms Duke explains how to make decisions and all the human pitfalls to avoid while making them. This book is a keeper.

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Loved it

Revisado: 04-08-22

She kept me guessing the entire time. And it did not just end when the mystery was solved. Just like in real life, the characters keep on keeping on. We hear how they are getting along. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Screaming Performer

Revisado: 03-04-21

Good story, but the performer screams at times. This is painful, with earphones , please remember we are running and doing things while listening. Please don’t scream.

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Please don‘t Scream

Revisado: 12-03-20

I wish someone would tell the reader to stop screaming, it hurts. The story is great.

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