Tina

Holiday bonus from audible

Reviewed: 12-23-18

An English family had its fair share of hardships to be reconciled. The resolutions were rather predictable. A light story such as this one brings comfort and joy in the simplest sense.

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Funny bunny

Reviewed: 11-11-18

Vice Present Pence’s daughter and wife wrote about their bunny, Marlon Bundo. This Is NOT that book.
John Oliver and staff put a satirical twist on the book originally published by the Pence family. Narratated by celebrity voice, this is worth the seven minutes. Laugh and learn. #UnlikelyHeroes #Funny #Satire #Quirky #America #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

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Helpful

Reviewed: 08-29-17

An emotional and relatable story. I knew I wanted to read it. I just didn't know I needed it.

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Molly

Reviewed: 08-27-17

The last chapter was the best. Molly's soliloquy was well done. If not for audio, I probably coukd not have completed the book.

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Ok, but not great

Reviewed: 07-24-17

I was looking for a mystery with lots of humor. Albeit, it was humourus. The suspense was lacking. Could not finish it.

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Go Ask Alice

Reviewed: 02-05-17

The narrator, Christina Moore, did an excellent interpretation of the emotions described in this epistolary account. The twists & turns in a teenager's lfe can be stressful. Being alert to their needs & actions is critical. Addiction, at any age, is a constant battle. Sober individuals would benefit from reading GO ASK ALICE to gain insight into the unknown. Learning a little empathy could save a life. #Addiction #Comingofage #Tearjerker #Epistolary #FemaleProtagonist #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

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Very sharp

Reviewed: 01-19-17

A mystery with a dysfunctional family. I liked it better than Gone Girl. The narrator was good, too. I do not think I have heard her until now.

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Crude humor

Reviewed: 01-01-16

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book to friends. Carrie Fisher is down to earth and appreciative of the small things. If you can tolerate curse words, her humor is uplifting.

What other book might you compare Wishful Drinking to and why?

I have not read a memoir quite like Wishful Drinking. I find it hard to compare. This was the first book I read by Carrie Fisher but I would like to read her other works.

Which character – as performed by Carrie Fisher – was your favorite?

This question does not apply to this particular book. Although, Carrie Fisher does a funny impression of her mother.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!

Any additional comments?

Carrie Fisher is someone I would like to meet for a casual conversation. I could see us sitting back and talking about nothing in particular. I think she'd be a hoot.

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A great read

Reviewed: 07-13-15

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, the narrator had a pleasant voice that did not detract from the story. This was a book I looked forward to reading at every opportunity & hated having to pause.

Would you be willing to try another book from Josh Hanagarne? Why or why not?

Yes, he is well read and has a great vocabulary.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, I thought so.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No. I liked the way it played out n my imagination even though it was baded on real events.

Any additional comments?

Josh H. was diagnosed with Tourette’s in his youth. I felt I should know more about Tourette’s given my training as a nurse. I have always worked in the Ob/gyn area and never encountered a patient with Tourette’s. Josh’s candid explanation from the patient’s perspective was enlightening. I am not an expert, but I think the odds of embarrassing myself if I encountered a Tourette’s patient are much lower. Reading about his faith and growing up as a Mormon added to my interest. I cannot deny I had preconceived notions about the Mormon faith. I learned a lot from Josh’s narrative. He was not preachy, he simply explained the Mormon premise and how they act on it.

Josh’s lifetime love of books was easy for me to understand. As he became a librarian I felt a pang of jealousy. I would love to be around books all day and get paid for it. I know I do not make use of the local library nearly as much as I should. I spend way too much on books when I could be going to library. Librarians are underappreciated.

I can understand if the reasons I found this book interesting may not appeal to others. Perhaps there is some other element that will make others like it for different reasons.

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My first Henry James

Reviewed: 06-29-15

This was the first book I read by Henry James. I wasn't blown away but I liked it. The mix of American & British characters drew me in to the story. The timeframe was never really established. I would have liked to have known more about that to get a better sense of the placement.

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