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Irish accented actors brought the story alive! And what a great story!

Revisado: 12-07-23

While this is a story about a gay man’s life in the latter half of the the 1900’s, with all the corruption and hypocrisies of the Catholic church, it doesn’t come off as “a Gay story”. It’s more about how the church fails its many characters. A full rich story spanning many decades. With high & very low points, the central character (Cyril Avery) discovers who he is, and how to love. The witty writing conveys the Irish sense of humor, and makes for an enjoyable read - in spite of so much tragedy. I loved it!

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I ended up loving this book

Revisado: 07-24-23

I’m gay. I tend NOT to cozy to cliché gayness, and this book started off - well, a bit cliché; flaming characters. But I warmed up to the story, and the kids - especially Grant. In the end this is a story about the old Rolling Stones song, “you can’t always get what you want but sometimes you get what you need“. This is what happens when a gay Asian sitcom actor living in Palm Springs ends up, caring for his college best friend’s kids after she dies, and her husband goes into rehab. It’s a summer of discovery and recovery. It left me smiling and happy in the end.

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Surprisingly interesting

Revisado: 05-24-23

Read by Bono himself; considering his massive success, his delivery is surprisingly humble. I stopped being a fan of U2 before the 90s but I always liked the music -though I’ve listened to their free album. So, not a fan - I enjoyed his autobiography

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Surprisingly pleased

Revisado: 03-27-23

The performance was fantastic and easy to listen to. I felt like a fly on the wall being exposed to a world. I am not a part of, being over 60 and not a gamer at all. Sure, this is a love story. But that’s the least important aspect of this book. For me, it was my exposure to a profession I’m completely unfamiliar with, and I enjoyed the book.

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Hard to take - but many should read

Revisado: 02-23-23

I struggled through this book as the author recounts personal life experiences and relates them to historical events and episodes that have brought us to our present state of stark divisions, and dysfunction. It’s a recount of the processes we go through, and I’m reminded how humanity has evolved very little socially since Ancient Greece. The actor reading the audio version I listened to had a “Rod Serling” tone of eminent doom- which I didn’t like.
But still, I recommend reading this book. Unfortunately, those who might benefit most from the enlightenment it offers likely won’t read it.

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Sad but wonderful

Revisado: 02-23-23

A fictional scenario of a post climate change apocalyptic earth; an escape from the violence and chaos of a collapsed American government, and the venture across the Atlantic to Ireland and the pursuit of refuge and safety. Helen, the black fox, and lark, a young man, and the hero beagle, Seamus become life long friends. Our trio find their way to safety salvation in Glen Dulough of the Wicklow mountains in Ireland. The writing keeps you going though the subject is very sad. The actor reading is marvelous. I highly recommend this book to anyone anxious about the path we seem to be on climate-wise.

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Enlightenment for the roots of racism

Revisado: 11-17-22

This book was enlightening for me as a white middle class male raised in suburban white Detroit. It’s a great follow up from “Warmth of Other Suns” about “the great migration “ by the same author. At times I felt enlightened, other times depressed at the seemingly unfixable influence affect and effect of racism. But I come away with a better understanding of the root causes of racism. It a struggle to correct, but worth every effort.

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Hollywood fictional bio

Revisado: 10-12-22

Would you be surprised to find out that Marilyn Monroe was gay? Would you be amazed to find out that Brad Pitt is bisexual? This book is about neither of this two. But this book contains such surprises. Entertaining, well written and just plain interesting. Although it’s totally fiction I can’t help but believe there’s a lot of truth.

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For those who love history & gardening

Revisado: 05-27-22

I love this book. The correlation of history & gardening especially by the founding fathers was a rich perspective on the roots of America. Washington, Jefferson, Adam’s, and more. They were all gardener.
The tonal quality of the actors voice was pleasant.

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An eye opener

Revisado: 03-21-22

I was pleased with the writing & performance right from the start, but it was the incredible discovery of facts about “the great migration “ that opened my eyes to the Black American experience. You’ll follow three main individuals as they, each for their own reasons, left the oppression of the South for points north & west. A truly pleasureable exposé for this white man (getting over my own racial programming.).

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