C. L. Campion

a truly American journey, wonderful!

Reviewed: 11-26-18

Nick Offerman is at his best when he reads from Mark Twain. Combined this with an exemplary journalistic investigation into the man who was Samuel Clemens, and you have an American Tail worthy of the holidays. Not afraid to tackle tough questions, yet, still enough of an escape to some of the good and of the bad of nineteenth-century America.

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An excellent survey course

Reviewed: 11-01-18

As a research scientist, I often see field work as a greener pasture. After finishing Dr Cline's lecture series, I must agree with his parting thought: Yes! I'd rather be digging.

I have enjoyed so many Audible Great Courses; several had more than one repeat listen, but this is likely to be the first that I will actively seek out the video version. I found myself pausing these lectures to look up images to enhance my experience.

While images are nice, the main reason I wish to seek the video version is to further experience Dr Cline's energy and passion. I too knew I would seek my life's path from a very young age, spurred on by gifts of books and related experiences (trips to museums and natural history sites). In the interim years; my passion for chemistry has jumped it's borders into my love of art and Buddhism. Now, thanks to Great Courses by Dr Cline, Dr Barnhart and others; I'm inspired to see how my experience as an organic analytical chemist can bleed over into archaeology!! Let's find out.

Enjoy your journey into global archeology with this awesome course!

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Another excellent Barnhart lecture

Reviewed: 10-23-18

This well written, well researched, and uplifting history of the native people of my home here in North America has given me a greater appreciation for the complexity, beauty and detail of their lives.

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I am a different person

Reviewed: 01-24-18

There is something very special about an author who reads their work! Every emotion, every nuance, every FEEL! All were captured, delivered and gratefully received. The story, captivating as it was diverse, truly pulled me in. I was left to think about how I fit, how my family was impacted, how my life took many turns. By the end, I had embarked on a new journey, I hadn't realized I had begun.

I loved every moment!

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Intellectually and emotionally engaging

Reviewed: 06-07-17

Would you consider the audio edition of The Fear Project to be better than the print version?

I believe so, although I have not read the print edition. I believe this to be true because I was able to feel the authors emotion through the inflection and intonation of his reading. I generally like author-read non-fiction better than even famous actors because no one can deliver the non-verbal, emotive undertones better than the author. Jaimal, in particular, reveals the passion he feels for the subjects with honesty, fluidity and confidence.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fear Project?

I was moved by several portions of the text. Perhaps because Yogis touches on such a fundamental human experience as feeling fearful, and because I could relate so strongly, I found several sections to be deeply engaging. When Jaimal reveals his own humanity, by vividly describing his own experience - I feel drawn in. Descriptions of his experience at Mavericks and holding his newborn son in a beam of sunlight will stick with me in particular. Yogis is skilled at drawing his audience into his experience.
Another scene from the book stuck with me as well: while surfing with Doc in a hidden location in Northern California, Yogis contemplates deity and the meaning of life - in a way so very similar to my own experiences, only with the medium at hand: the waves. Waves, being a physical manifestation of energy within a medium remind Yogis, and certainly some readers, of what life is - a brief concentration of energy within matter. These lines harmonized with my own thoughts so brilliantly - it remains a shining point from the text.

What about Jaimal Yogis’s performance did you like?

The humanity that bleeds between the words of his performance. Subtle changes in his inflection and emphasis reveal the depth of his involvement and investment in clearly communicating his topic. These subtle performance "gems" lure the listener deeper into what Jaimal is communicating and thus enjoyment of the book becomes that much stronger.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

This is the intellectual facet of my experience with "The Fear Project". I feel empowered with useful ways to think about, address, and face my fears because of this title. With foundations in modern neuroscience the intellectual arguments are well founded and elegantly argued. I will be able to carry with me tools to address fear, promote positivity, and generally change my life-outlook for the better, because I had the opportunity to listen to this book.

Any additional comments?

For anyone who deals with anxiety and fear, I believe this book will provide a fresh outlook and actual, tangible tools to apply to your life and its complexity. I highly recommend it and am grateful for my opportunity to experience it.

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Like a buffet

Reviewed: 10-21-15

I enjoyed this book because it was so easy to get right into the heart of the matter. Perhaps it appeals to the millennial mentality; that rapid fire, info-hungry manic way that we deliver data in the modern world. So many jewels, expertly performed, capable of touching you right to your core. An excellent introduction to many facets of the Dharma. A great first step on your path

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inspirational and totally useful

Reviewed: 10-21-15

I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to put the topics of this book into immediate use at work. Having the meditations separated out into their own chapters was brilliant! I have listened to many books that describe meditations, yet give the listener no space in which to make use of them. Because I was able to bookmark individual meditations, this audiobook will be supremely useful to me in the future and I'm sure I will return to it time and time again. Sharon Salzberg communicated the topics of this book with a kindness that was palpable, in an easy going and simple to understand flow. I recommend this book for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed in the workplace, under appreciated in the workplace, and anyone who has ever felt like they just don't fit in. I felt all that and more; this book provided the help I needed to lift myself up. My purpose, my path, my hopes and my future are clearer because of the Insight Meditation I've begun. I am certain that you will find the tools in this book as useful as I did. May you find peace on your journey

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Excellent for beginners

Reviewed: 09-10-15

I loved this course with my whole heart. I highly recommend this title to anyone interested in having their first experience with the great vehicle of peace and compassion. This professor delivers the seemingly complex and diverse world of Buddhism in an easy to digest, fun, loving way. What a great introduction!

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Engaging to a new degree

Reviewed: 01-22-15

A fine narration covers this engaging history of our digital age. On par with Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, this is a relevant, human centered, exploration of the development of our modern digital experience. This analysis may also turn out to be the go-to text for either an intro computer science or humanities class. I would place it as suggested reading for an industrial scientist workshop for graduate students I would teach. Enjoyed each minute and recommend confidently.

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