Charles Koenen

Unabridged… what a difference!

Revisado: 12-30-21

I just stumbled upon this new release while trying to share the original “abridged” audiobook as Christmas presents for friends. You can’t imagine my surprise or delight in this discovery. I immediately downloaded it and tried it out with my new airshox headset listening nearly straight through with the grin of a toddler opening gifts neath the tree on Christmas Day. There is so much additional depth and insight in this new version, I’ve listened to Anthony Heald’s narration so many times it was hard to hear another voice. It’s my only regret with this release… this reader does not have the same ability to vocalize the different characters so during several dense sections of dialog, it was hard to follow who was talking…i felt overlaps tween characters. That not withstanding, the text density was worth tolerating the delivery. One insight though, I did at times find myself preferring some of the flow of the abridged text… it seemed to pinpoint some insights more easily than the text rich version. Regardless, the book, both books… are so terribly relevant today. Please share this book with friends. Oh, and one last thing… to audible… the disclaimer at the start of the book… was so Orwellian and disconcerting… it almost made me think I was doing something wrong in continuing to listen. Don’t know if that was the desired effect… but it was weird. Well enjoy the book… try the short one and see if ya like those editorial choices. Both versions are priceless.

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Compulsory Reading - Share with Everyone!

Revisado: 04-12-20

As a beekeeper and staunch advocate for the protection of pollinators, the sooner people understand the problems associated with the way we humans are choosing to exist on this planet, the sooner we may be able to stop this 6th extinction from transpiring. Our global quest for large-scale mono crop agribusiness as the primary means for human existence on earth, means some get extremely wealthy and powerful while most go extinct. Trouble is, when all the life has been squandered in pursuit of wealth and power, one cannot eat money nor exist in a world devoid of that which fostered our ascent to planetary domination . Well done Rowen, this is an epic novel that deserves to be a chart-topper. Move over Rachel Carson, your "silent spring" has reaped a fruitless fall.

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brilliance glowing abundant

Revisado: 10-14-19

story was riveting, author's choices for descriptively changing common terms is enchanting. wow, could not sleep for staying alert and engaged in the narration. Ta-Nehisi iscas gifted as they say... indulge yourself.

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join the record. consume this book... share it

Revisado: 10-09-19

the most effective way to change is to know who you are. Edward Snowfens journey of discovery gives everyone alive today a glimpse into the mirror. like Dorian Gray, you might not like what you see. be the change.

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wow... what a story.

Revisado: 10-14-16

this should be compulsory consumption for all of mankind. enjoy and share it and discuss with others. it IS that important.

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