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Interesting & good narration

Revisado: 03-13-24

Interesting and good narration, if only outdated in 2024. No fault of the author, but it would be great to know what’s been going on since 2010! The narrator brings a solid Italian accent when needed and produced an interesting and enjoyable listen.

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Cute, moving story

Revisado: 03-05-24

Overall, it was a cute and moving story. This tail was filled with lots of emotion from the perspective of the main character at the end of his life. The beginning of the book was difficult for me, because the number of characters introduced, felt overwhelming and rushed. over the course of the story, the interactions and events are interesting and this book is worth a read for anybody with a fascination about giraffes or the San Diego zoo. I read this book on a very strong recommendation from a friend. This was not a my favorite book, but others absolutely love it! 

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Coaching gems in an odd story

Revisado: 02-10-24

Some of the coaching gems were great! Unfortunately, they were embedded into a simplistic story that offered little character development. Something about the overarching story was odd and I couldn’t shake that feeling.

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Interesting flag backstory

Revisado: 02-08-24

It was a colorful and entertaining history of the development of the pride flag we know today. For anyone wondering it’s history, this is a solid listen.

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Powerful and reflective

Revisado: 02-01-24

As a millennial, Paris Hilton was a focal point of pop culture in the 2000s. This memoir brings back so many memories and provides perspective that was unknowingly needed. The self reflection, altruism and humility demonstrated throughout this memoir is such a contrast to the greater publics opinions for much of this woman’s life. The authors narration provides the personal touch that really brings this memoir to life.

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Cute story

Revisado: 12-15-23

Overall the book was entertaining, especially as a dog owner. The author was relatable for someone stuck in the routine of life who has had to upend things at a moments notice. At times, the focus on the authors dating life seemed too much, as I would have preferred more attention to her life with the dogs. SPOILER: I will say, this is the first book in awhile that has truly brought me to tears, in the best way possible.

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Interesting perspective, too preachy

Revisado: 12-15-23

The book started strong with an interesting description of the authors life in New Orleans. Maybe the written book comes across more clear but the audio version carefully seems to tiptoe on the line between a news story and a an autobiographical memoir. While I appreciate the authors opportunity to share his faith, the reoccurring descriptions of his religion came across as preachy and overzealous. The book lacked the self-reflection and evolution of character that I had imagined would be present given the content, and instead was more of a recount of events.

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Excellent breakdown of EP

Revisado: 11-15-23

While parts of the book were dense in detail of exercise physiology principles, it was overall an enjoyable and informative read. Any athlete or student of fitness would greatly benefit from reading this book

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Excellent

Revisado: 11-08-23

Entertaining and eye opening throughout. The ups and downs of her life offer a roller coaster of emotion and the author presents as very relatable with her story

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Real Housewives Alternative

Revisado: 11-16-22

As someone that is admittedly not a fan of the “Housewives” shows, I did enjoy this book. The performances of several different women were great, with one in particular being pure gold. Some of the interactions seemed reminiscent of clips from the aforementioned TV series but this book did a nice job delving into each character and building empathy for each. The plot had some fun twists and the story was very detailed yet easy to stay engaged and entertained. Bravo!

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