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Intelligence and Character!

Reviewed: 08-19-22

Katy Tur writes with intelligence and on a foundation of character. She describes with a cheerful wit and honesty so is the golden definition of a journalist.

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Truth Humor Brightness

Reviewed: 05-06-22

What a delight to read of a life examined with kindness to others and loving respect to all.

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Wonderful!

Reviewed: 07-14-21

This book has an essential charm, is well written and combines honesty with the strength of human values. It is in the category of “kill a mockingbird” and “wonder”. The world viewed from the eyes of a child should be required reading

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What a fabulous book!

Reviewed: 05-24-21

This a brilliantly written and brilliantly performed story. The story is essentially one of character above all.

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aerospace history with a story

Reviewed: 03-01-21

The excellent narration told the story of space/rocketry in the late 50's. I liked learning about the events that happened though the story of the lead character was rather weak.

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Ruined by terrible narration.

Reviewed: 12-22-20

I have read (listened) to every book in this series and enjoyed every one! What a disapointment to look forward to another in this series and find the new narrator simply dreadful. She was fine with Mma Ramotswe and so awful with Mma Grace Makutsi, her peculiarities notwithstanding. When she tried to voice Mma Potokwane she sounded as if she were reading a scary book. The narrator simply did not get the essence of the hapless yet lovable Charlie. Even when she described the little white van, the narrator did not seem to understand what the van represented to Mma Ramotswe.

I was unable to finish listening to this story as I found the narration so not in keeping with the author's clear description of the essence of the characters.

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Important

Reviewed: 11-07-20

This excellent book should be required reading for all. It describes what is and what was and one day may be gone.

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Values and True Stories Meet!

Reviewed: 05-01-19

This book is written always with the underpinning of sound values. We learn through warm and interesting stories about the bedrock of humanity. We learn about "right" and "wrong". We learn about a system of justice that seeks to be fair and depends on the decency of people who administer outcomes of crime and subsequent punishment. Most of all this book gives a glance into the persistence of character in a man, Preet Bharara, who was entrusted with the administration of justice prior to jury and judge. He speaks of lessons he inculcates in his staff.

Preet writes deep philosophic thoughts in a style reminiscent of the poet Robert Frost. Simple language is married to depth of thought. Bharara teaches lessons through stories. For example with his wife he teaches his young children when to speak up and when settling disputes is best handled with your sibling. Preet writes of kindness to incarcerated persons and how treatment of this population by a colleague in a humane fashion he admires.

I know Preet's parents are surely very proud of him and my hope is that he is as proud of his accomplishments and proud of himself.

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Fact in the Disguise of Fiction

Reviewed: 01-11-19

Elinor Oliphant is an imaginary person whose every word rings truth. Her friend Raymond is fictional with an honest and real heart. Captivated by the story and its superb narration!!!

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Fabulous

Reviewed: 12-18-18

This is the best audiobook that I have ever listened. The adventure was described in a manner that enhanced this incredible story. The narrator Simon
Preble is superb. Highly recommended !!!!!

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