Royce Phillips

Breathtaking Account of Courage in the Face of Extreme Odds

Revisado: 08-30-16

Hold on to your hat when you listen to this book! After a somewhat slow start, the action picks up and you hold your breath to the end. I was fully mesmerized with the thrilling story of Shackleton and his crew - they faced long odds of survival and danger at every turn. The performance was compelling and I almost felt every icy blast of water, every gust of wind

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Engrossing History!

Revisado: 08-15-16

This is, by far, one of the best books I have ever read or listened to. I was enthralled by the in-depth story of the Wright Brothers and the history of flight. The level of detail the author provides around the Wright's experiments and the sacrifices they made to build, test, and fly their plane caused me to pause and reflect about the tremendous advances made in manned aviation. The Wright Brothers are truly a story of self-made men who methodically pursued their passion of manned flight. This book shows the power of purpose and perseverance. I recommend this book to everyone, especially high school and college age students and entrepreneurs. Truly inspiring and educational.

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Great listen with good lessons!

Revisado: 08-06-16

Great book! I love listening to Jesse as the narrator- he has energy, excitement, and enthusiasm! This story really addresses the limitations we put on ourselves and the power we all possess to overcome those limitations. Great lessons in all areas of our lives. Highly recommended.

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Practical How-to Guide to Qualify Efficiently for Boston!

Revisado: 02-24-16

I recommend this book for anyone who wants a straightforward guide to qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Is it easy? No.
Is it guaranteed? No.
Will you work more consistently and harder than you have in other training plans? Yes.
Can you achieve your dream if you do the work? Absolutely!

This is one of the best books I have read about how to structure a solid training plan to put you in the best position to run a fast marathon. I like how efficient the plan is and how Chris has structured the book to make it a simple reference guide. I will listen to this book again for information and motivation.

Great job, Chris!

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The Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Revisado: 12-17-15

This book and the wonderful narration invoke a wide range of emotions - admiration, awe, excitement, joy, laughter, sadness, tears, and so many more. I found myself holding my breath, laughing out loud, and near tears throughout this book. After listening to this book, I have even more respect for the wit, wisdom, intellect, political savvy, moral character, and genius of Abraham Lincoln. Prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride. I love history, and I learned so much from this great book. I recommend this to everyone, especially during this time in our history. I believe so much can be applied to the events of this current day. Great read and listen!

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Riveting story and performance!

Revisado: 04-29-15

Bravo! Bravo! Great storyline with unexpected twists and turns. Really enjoyed re-visiting Jake, Ozzie, and all of the characters in Clanton - it felt like going home.

Primo performance of the book. I could picture each character through the voicing.

I highly recommend this to all Grisham and legal thriller fans!

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Discover Your Passion and Love With A Full Heart

Revisado: 01-31-15

What made the experience of listening to Rocks the most enjoyable?

This book is so much more than a "Rock 'N Roll" memoir - it is a story of Joe Perry's passion and his deep, intense love for those closest to him. It is about the music - the creativity, the performance, the passion, the drive. It's about the love - the love he has for his family, for his wife, for his children, for his bandmates.

What does Joe Perry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I think I enjoyed the audio version of this book much more because of hearing Joe's inflection and emotion when he read the book. That inflection and deeper meaning derived from it really brought the book to life and allowed me, the listener, an "inside look".

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were 2 moments in the book that were very moving for me - I was almost in tears when I listened to Joe describe his father's battles with cancer, his death, and the deep love and respect he had for his father. The second moment was really a series of moments throughout the book as he described his deep and abiding love for his wife, Billie, and his children. I could viscerally "feel" the intense love and deep respect he has for them and how he nurtures and protects his relationships with them.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book for anyone who truly wants to understand what it means to follow your passion completely and unapologetically and with deep passion and drive.

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