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JoAnn S.

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Another Nail Biter!

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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: 09-10-24

Even though the 1st book in the series was phenomenal, this book is even better! It pulls you in, building dramatic moments that make you want to keep reading to see what happens next.

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Another (perhaps true) Point of View

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

Reviewed: 08-04-24

While at times there were long empty pauses or breaks in speech /sentences cut in half by awkward silence, I found by speeding up the reading speed, the narrator talked in a more normal speed.

In terms of the information, a different point of view regarding the murderer & background knowledge regarding his father & his involvement with the FBI, in a some-what organized timeline. At times, parts did repeat and I was confused thinking the Audible app somehow went back a chapter or two, only to realize the info & sounds were just being repeated again,

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Well-written account of her childhood trauma

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

Reviewed: 09-25-23

Overall, it is a well-written account of her childhood trauma & the everlasting effects. At times, I was nervous for her, always grasping to the hope that she could escape the cult her father/family forced her to be a part of.

I gave 4 stars since the “performance,” was a slowly read book that sounded at times, computer read. I kept the speed at 1.2 to have a normal pace. Often, the read sentences sounded programmed, broken up as if a computer was reading them, not a person.

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Great speaker who intertwines comedy and grief

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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: 09-23-23

Intriguing to say the least, interesting take on science making our views on grief change over the years (and I agree with him). I love how he takes an almost taboo topic in today’s society and adds comedy to explore it, adding personal stories that are typically a sad thought, but surprises you with a comedic take on it.

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When child neglect creates resilience

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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: 06-21-23

A heart wrenching story of extreme child neglect from an alcoholic father and a free-spirit, bipolar mother who prefers absolute freedom and her own happiness over working a steady job to provide even the most basic necessities for her children. This is a story of how children are affected by all aspects of their parents actions, or lack of actions.

I applaud the author for her personal growth, and being able to even withstand sitting next to her mother after decades of neglect & for allowing sexual abuse to occur, for not being a parent. When both continued to repeatedly fail her, she ventured out on her own, standing tall & persevering.

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Well-written Intriguing Stories

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

Reviewed: 03-14-23

I have a thing for Dateline crime stories :) They typically are very well paced, have intriguing story plots, and are great one-hour (maybe a bit more) stories I can listen to while working around the house. The only thing I have noticed is during almost every one of them, there’s a point where they are looking at something, showing something in person to the interviewer and it’s not described to listeners that aren’t there (or watching a video) to see it.

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A Heartfelt Memoir

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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: 02-14-23

I always look for novels read by the author since it adds to the understanding & emotions they truly felt. This book is an emotional memory of a journey that started from birth, allowing us to see that harsh words to neglect, from those that are supposed to love & care for us, can cause long term damage- but it doesn’t have to be forever. James overcame his childhood trauma & built a life he should be proud of.

Thank you for your amazing contributions to helping us rebuild our communities in a more positive light, James.

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More than Outstanding

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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: 02-10-23

Such an insightful & impactful book on understanding human brain development & how trauma has effected us- without us even knowing. Rebuilding the pathways to a better life now :)

A more-than-great and a must-have book for every parent to truly understand what those first few years really mean in a lifetime, knowing kids are not resilient.

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Always Awesome Historical Stories

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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: 01-21-23

No matter what topic in history the reader tells, I’m always intrigued & wanting to quickly hear the next part. Excellent intonation that keeps you interested. I love how he visually builds the moments in history in honestly, very easy to picture & understand what happened throughout our history.

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Intriguing Journey!

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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: 10-01-22

An intriguing retelling of the expedition utilizing details from their journals, research & more. The narrator has a great way of speaking that keeps your interest, builds suspense as if you’re reliving the moment. The entire series on Lewis & Clark truly enlightened my knowledge of their journey.

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