Mr. Gray

Outstanding

Reviewed: 11-21-24

This book was recommended by radio personality Ben Shapiro, and I could not agree more that it is a must-read. What an interesting book, and the narrator added to the cerebral and thoughtful nature. I would mention that the audio on this recording is incredibly low toned, and listening to it in the vehicle it’s incredibly difficult. It’s OK with headphones or at home with no background noise, but anything else and you’re going to have to turn it up so loud that you’re going to think you were going deaf!

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Fascinating

Reviewed: 01-26-23

If you are a fan of the Lord of the rings, and J.R.R. Tolkien in general, this is a must. Fascinating, and illuminating. I do not believe I will ever read the story, or watch the movies in the same way again I do wonder, however how J.R.R. Tolkien himself would have felt, being a, strict Catholic and a Victorian, that this book was comprised, edited and red by a homosexual and if he would’ve given his permission, assistance and blessing.

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A Few Good Spots

Reviewed: 12-23-22

Woke environmentalism throughout, a few good reminders for parents, could have a should have been a 30 page booklet, not a book.

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Just Ok

Reviewed: 06-09-22

This is more of an extended TED talk, and not the in-depth and hard-hitting material I’m used to from Great Courses. Don’t misunderstand, there are definitely some interesting and useful tidbits to be found in this lecture, however overall it was slightly disappointing. I do want to applaud the professor for not inserting her political leanings/agenda into the course. If one reads in between the lines, you can tell which direction the professor heavily leans, however, she does a great job of not forcing it down the audiences throats.

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A Must Read. Period.

Reviewed: 04-04-22

What is arguably one of the most thoughtful and in-depth histories of World War II also happens to be one of the newest. This book will no doubt go down in history as one of the top number of historical recounts of the war, and will likely be included in bibliographies of great military institutions for the next hundred years. An absolute must read for anyone who has interest in the second world war, military strategy, or western and world history.

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Critical Race Theory (CRT) & Deistic Therapeutic Moralism for Managers

Reviewed: 03-01-22

I was expecting yet another, “do this and you will succeed in business“ leadership book, and Brown did not disappoint. When I heard she loosely identified with American mainline Christianity, I was also not surprised by the distich
-therapeutic-moralism that has become so cliché and en vogue in the 21st-century West. What I was not expecting was to be force-fed neo post modern theories on power structures, victim statuses, and why everything IS actually all about your feelings. Brown does get a few things right, though the reader hast to wonder if not by accident; however, her layman’s analysis of perfectionism as a personality trait and the high value of self talk are among the few things she gets right. Other perspectives given by the author are in actuality correct, however, represent a grievously misguided recipe to arrive at the stated goal. My recommendation would be if you are one of the personality type/leaders that need to be re-energized occasionally by a self-help book, reach for one of the older brands that doesn’t have the modern frivolous accoutrements and worthless strap-hanger ideas.

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Such a great story, and the performance was A++

Reviewed: 02-16-22

Wow. Grew up watching Anne of Green Gables and Avenly but the book was just as fantastic. I found myself imagining the actors and actresses for that film. I hope someone can get Ms Adams to read Anne of Avenly next.

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Interesting Historical Perspective

Reviewed: 12-27-20

Interesting read, but the author definitely has a ax to grind. The author uses classical definitions of liberalism and conservatism; do not just assume you know what he means when he states these divisions. In addition, the author does not seem to except a worldview in which morality guided by religion has the ability to better modern societies. Finally, based on a few lines from the book, I believe the author wrongly places US President Donald Trump in the same vein as Adolf Hitler, Chancellor of Germany. Anyone who knows anything at all about history, and it’s not rushing to make a political point, knows that this comparison is absolutely historically ludicrous.

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great buy

Reviewed: 05-20-16

The book is concise and easy to implement and I will be purchasing more of his books.

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Informative

Reviewed: 02-28-16

What did you love best about Pitch Perfect?

Good, usable information.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Nothing.

What about Bill McGowan’s performance did you like?

Great voice...you can tell he is a pro.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh out load...multiple times

Any additional comments?

Yes...the guy is a total lefty/liberal; typical journalist claiming to be "unbiased" but yet somehow 'conservative bad, liberal good' bleeds through to the reader/listener

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