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Hershel Safer

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Short on specific strategies to improve

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-28-24

The book is convincing about a wide range of problems, but it is short on specific ways to address them. The exception is ways to help teens and millennials. Also, a lot of the text is redundant.

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Gruesome story

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-07-24

The narration is fantastic, but the story is rather gruesome. I prefer other books read by this narrator.

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Disappointing compared to the original

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-21-23

The stories and presentation in the original book are clearly dated, but the text remains powerful. This book is a disappointing update.

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Great performance of a fun book

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-17-23

Stephen Fry’s performance is outstanding! The writing is fantastic, though the longer stories get tiring after a while.

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Great idea, repetitious text

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-11-22

The idea presented is quite interesting, and I learned a lot. I also enjoyed having the author as narrator. I found the text repetitive, however; the message could have been presented more succinctly.

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Sad and beautiful

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-29-22

A beautiful and sad story, read in a matter-of-fact and moving way by the author.

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Gripping and clear

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-31-22

A nice exposition about a topic that can touch all of us. Enjoyable narration too.

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Interesting content and good narration

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-29-22

The topic is timely, and the content is illuminating. David’s narration really brings the book to life.

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Great story, great narration

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-15-22

The story is a classic, and the narration was just right for it. A great listen.

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Frustrating ending

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-22-21

The performance was enjoyable, the voices well done, but the ending did not give real closure.

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