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gaping plot holes

Revisado: 06-13-19

I love the fantasy genre. This story, however, really leaves the listener with much to be desired. The plot has gaping holes, including the heroine's back story, which does not even raise its head until the very end of the book. Additionally, the names of the characters are inconsistent at best. Some are very common names however, others are extremely exotic. The love story at the foundation of the book is incomplete. The plausibility that these 2 characters would connect seems tentative at best, but more likely that she would simply love and leave him. This half told tale of a nude Norwegian nymph masquerading as a dairy maid is better left on the shelf. I think that Audible can offer better selections for listeners in the originals series for the future and am disappointed in this choice.

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Heavily edited biography

Revisado: 04-15-19

The story is very interesting however, like the Royal family itself, the details leave much to be desired. The privacy of the story does not allow for the listener to engage as deeply as would be expected in the history of the family. The narration focuses heavily on the childhood of Queen Elizabeth, while quickly covering a great span of years for her adulthood. I was impressed by the surface level honesty about the tawdry behavior of the queen's sister and children and the subsequent embarrassment brought to the Royal family by their actions. I believe that some of the more salacious and problematic parts of the family's history have been glossed over in this biography.

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BEWARE: This author is out to take advantage

Revisado: 08-20-18

I begin by saying that I have read the book, listened to the book, met the author on a number of occasions, and wanted to share what I've learned through John's story so that I can share it with others. I have no financial or personal ties with this person.

From the start, this story grabbed my heart. From there, it was easy for the author, who makes his living primarily through traveling and asking for payment in return for his story, to not only grab the heartstrings but also the purse strings. I have firsthand experience with this person and can attest to some little-known facts about this "author."

First, he did not write his own story. He paid a ghostwriter to tell his story and convinced a family friend to help fund this self-published title, putting his name as the author. You will see other "books" with his name listed as the author where what happened, in reality, is that this man put his name on someone else's work and profited from them paying him to "self-publish" their work (Ex - "Stephen", "Love Comes Again", "Sandy's Miracle", Dinosaur coloring book, etc). None of these were written by him, but are part of the gimmick he offers to others as a way to make money for himself.

Second, he solicits non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations alike to pay exorbitant amounts for him to share his story. He claims to be raising money for a foundation that doesn't really exist (there is no boys' home or plans that have been established) and I've seen firsthand how that money goes to pay for the lifestyle he enjoys.

Finally, Borgstedt has continued his criminal lifestyle, even into recent years when he was arrested for running illegal gambling in his hometown region in Texas. This behavior does not line up with the story of redemption and transformation that John tells about himself.

I share facts - many of which you can validate for yourself if you are adept with Google. Don't waste your time with this kind of person - I'm sorry for whatever pain he experienced and I'm even more sorry for having ever been convinced that his transformation and healing were genuine.

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