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Outstanding!

Revisado: 02-23-25

Fans of Boeing, technology, history, and aviation will be glad to listen to this book. It is told from the first-person perspective. The author was there as it happened. Definitely one to add to one’s collection if this subject is of interest.

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Unflagging sacrifice and valor in the face of defeat

Revisado: 10-24-24

Like - excellent narration, good pace, right amount of details, satisfying wrap-up

Dislike - nothing. It is inevitably difficult to keep so many individuals straight while listening (or reading). But this is a small thing and the author refreshes the characters in a manner that helps the reader

I highly recommend this book

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Six-legged zombies

Revisado: 08-23-24

In fairness to the authors, I did not read much of the description of this series. My review is based on jumping into these books without knowing the premise. My fault, not theirs.

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I am not a fan of zombie novels. This was my feeling listening to this series. The “slicks” were very similar to zombies in other stories. They were relentless, innumerable, and so driven as to neglect their own greater good.

And the attacks by the slicks where characters barely escape was repetitive to a fault. Sure, several key characters did die this way, but far too many survived over and over again.

There were also positive aspects. The characters were very well developed. The similes were entertaining. The narration was excellent.

I listened all the way through. As a box set it was a lot for the money. I would call it a good value. If you enjoy zombie stories then I do recommend this series.

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Bought as a box set. Excellent value.

Revisado: 06-10-24

Entertaining series. Well paced writing and delivery. Great character development. Interesting plot.

A few too many convenient circumstances make it hard to believe at times. But I will give the author credit for not wanting the total story to be too dark.

Overall I do recommend this box set for quality storytelling and entertainment. I will look for more of his work.

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Much detail and foreign language

Revisado: 12-19-22

This book is as much the history of getting the project started by two nations as it is about the building of it. My preference would have been a lighter exploration of the politics and personalities and more about the physical and technological pursuits.

Additional, while I appreciate the accurate pronunciation of non-English words and phrases, I wish the author had consistently explained the definitions of all such language. It was frustrating to not understand some of what had been written.

Overall, this is a thorough story of the building of the Panama Canal. It is told well by the narrator. And my understanding of the roles and contributions of France and the USA is much greater than before reading the book.

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Worst narration on Audible

Revisado: 08-30-21

Perhaps it is just me. I tried, I really did. But between a story with inconsistent details and the worst narration on Audible that I have experienced, it was not possible to finish this book.

First, I blame the editor as much as I do Eric Martin for the train wreck. Why someone with oversight couldn’t make the decision to change narrators is beyond me. But I now know to avoid any Audible book with Mr. Martin involved. Sorry to sound mean-spirited. I don’t know the man and it isn’t personal. I warn any customer to try a sample before they buy.

As for the story, it could be amazing. But there are too many places in this account where critical details just don’t appear. Overall, I could have persevered through for the cogent portions if the narration wasn’t so grating.

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Must listen!

Revisado: 04-21-21

Absolutely terrific story. Fans of Blues and a bygone era should listen to this book.

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More than I imagined

Revisado: 12-19-20

Let me begin by praising the narration. The pace and tone did justice to the content. Kept it moving and interesting, with just the right nuance. The narrator never interfered with the text or the listener, but added inflection to bring written words to life.

The comparison and contrast of the three Americans presents new information on the aviators and their times. It is remarkable that all three lived so long and continued to impact the world around them.

I recommend this book not only to fans of aviation but to anyone who enjoys 20th Century American history.

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Outstanding!

Revisado: 12-09-20

Perhaps the best biography I have ever read. Wonderful storytelling. Don’t take this to suggest that this is light on history. The author brings authoritative facts to a true historical narrative.

There were times I did not want to put this down. Incidents were, at times, spellbinding. Then there were the humorous accounts that caused me to laugh out loud.

Having visited the Boone home in Missouri, I was anxious to know how he would deal with the controversy of two gravesites: one near the Missouri home and another in Kentucky. I was pleased with the information. No spoilers in my review!

I recommend this book to lovers of history, Boone, and early American expansion. I learned more than I could have anticipated. The Boone I met here is 98 percent different than the Boone I had known before.

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An outstanding read

Revisado: 05-05-20

Rarely do I take the time to write a review. This book deserves my time. It is warm, humorous, and nostalgic. It combines a time capsule of Americana and a glimpse of a family struggling before government handouts.

It is a celebration of achievement. It is also a picture of what a family can achieve by finding the highest value in what matters most about life. Told with wit and a compelling narrative, I found it difficult to put down.

Finally, and perhaps the greatest compliment, I was sad to hear it end. The author did a wonderful job of completing the story, a story that deserved to be told. It is the historical account of an amazing but simple women. It is a story that deserves to be told...and heard.

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