Catherine Van Camp

Slow but easy listening

Revisado: 02-21-25

There was a lot of repetition. It seemed like the author was stretching out the story. Good for falling asleep?

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Riveting story of an incredible woman

Revisado: 01-04-23

Thoroughly enjoyed this historical novel! The reading is perfection and never monotonous. A delight to read.

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Stunning

Revisado: 08-27-21

For awhile the book unfolded as “nice” and entertaining. Then I found myself in the grips of surviving the dust, completely caught up and living the misery. It is epic, gut wrenching and beautiful. For readers or listeners there is always a lifeline. It is not depressing even when the story is most desperate. The narrator is so good at voices that it’s just mind blowing. And the interview after you’ve read it is fascinating!

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A fun smart cocktail of philosophy

Revisado: 07-24-21

A charming story if you are willing to suspend poking holes in the story. Suspend judgment for these hours and you’ll end up appreciating life a lot more, while also a bit mystified how you got there. Very clever bit of philosophy wrapped in a charming package and filled with characters you enjoy. The characters and the story lack some depth, but the way I felt about my 72 years of living in the end made the book worthy of my time.

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Raw and honest

Revisado: 07-15-21

It’s a tough book to read, brave and unflinching from the real loss of Marilyn after her devastating illness. It’s a love story- all the more amazing because it’s true. But we also suffer depressed along with Irv. So I witheld a star… I think many wouldn’t “enjoy” the book. I’m also not sure what I learned. But my respect for this couple has grown. They’re just wonderful and I’m happy to know this kind of love exists.

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Great Story

Revisado: 02-28-21

I enjoyed the tale. Unfortunately the main narrator lapsed into a sing-song rhythm whenever there was a stretch without dialogue. Very distracting. Nonetheless I’d recommend it.

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No words - Just an absolute treasure!

Revisado: 09-15-19

I loved every minute! What an amazing story and a beautifully written classic that I expect to be read by generations of book lovers.

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Great book

Revisado: 09-15-19

Mrs. Obama did a great job in her narrative - particularly in its organization and in all that she covered. The book is thorough, thoughtful and does not leave the reader wanting. I loved all about her childhood, her family and her romance. Much of her public life was familiar to me as I'd always been a fan.

Her performance was disappointing to me because it was very slow and, while not monotonous, it didn't carry much in highs and lows. I tried speeding it up, but that didn't work well with her voice. I find her speech a bit sounding like she has too many teeth in her mouth (sorry!) Still, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to read it!

At the end of the book, I felt I really did know her pretty well BEFORE reading the book. Nothing in the book was a big surprise and the Michelle I knew without all the backstory was pretty close to the Michelle I discovered listening to her book.

I believe this book is a classic autobiography and one that can direct others onto a solid path as an example of how to do it.

Thank you, Michelle - you are the classiest woman I know - too many teeth notwithstanding!

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Sometimes it confused me... or was it my driving

Revisado: 09-15-19

I loved Mr. Stoler's insights and wanted badly to rid my knowledge of American history from its biases. In fact his explanation of our biases was my favorite part. Sometimes, though, I missed what was the "skeptical" part of a chapter and often listened to them twice trying to understand better. Perhaps it was just inattentiveness while driving.

In any case the course really boosted my desire to know more and more about each President and our history - as factually as possible!

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Delightful!

Revisado: 08-25-16

I enjoyed every minute and loved learning about the train orphans. A great story well told.

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