Julie Davisson

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Reviewed: 01-21-23

I should never have started this book, because I will never respect Tommy James after this.

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A Chance to Reminisce with The Cast

Reviewed: 08-23-22

As You Wish is an easy listen for anyone who knows the film The Princess Bride.

Cary Elwes was of course the lead male role and he recounts the story of his involvement from the start on through the entire filming process. This includes lots of stories from and about other cast members.

While Cary reads the book to us himself there are many cameos and memories shared in the actual words of the cast, the director and producer, even William Goldman, the creator and author of the story.

After listening to the book you should plan on watching the movie once again, as you will wish to.

Have fun storming the castle 🏰.

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Another Visit by Alice Cooper

Reviewed: 03-19-22

this is the second time to enjoy the book by Alice Cooper, Vince. He is a good storyteller and easily biggest name dropper I've ever listened to. that is because he seems to have met everybody who's anybody.

In this book Alice takes his favorite pastime, playing golf, and tells us why it happened and how he does it. Like everything else he wants to be a star whatever he's in front of people.

If you are looking for some casual reading, or in this case, listening then I recommend this book. Of course if you don't know who he is it may not be that big of a deal. But for those of you who grew up with him then take a chance.

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I think we just made friends...

Reviewed: 11-30-21

When listening to these short books created by and performed by an artist, you get a peek into their creative process. Each book flows differently sometimes in an enjoyable way and sometimes chopped up into segments that are more difficult to follow.

This Alice Cooper book has some of the same elements but felt a lot like you were sitting across the dining room table having a conversation with him, not watching a performance. so when he tells you what he did or who he knew it doesn't feel like bragging but like you just met the neighbor across the backyard and you're learning about him. And while you can see how life has been both good and wearing to him you can still see the joy in each portion of the story.

if you are deciding whether to spend a couple hours with Alice Cooper then accept my recommendation. His love for people and for his music comes through and warms your soul. Even if you never heard or enjoyed any of his songs the stories will keep you listening.

Thanks, Alice, for sharing both a good book and eventually, a solid life strategy for a good marriage and a good finish.

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I feel sorry for her, but not in a good way

Reviewed: 11-24-21

This is the memoir so far of a girl who has embraced her victimhood in compares everything in her life to being a victim.

While Sharon has had success in her career she has not been a leader but a follower. In this book she describes many ways she has moved forward by holding on to the coattails of others. Success comes in many flavors, but whatever you choose you have to live with.

I struggled to finish this book and would not listen to it a second time.

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I just couldn't finish it

Reviewed: 10-15-21

After starting this book on a long trip and still being unable to get involved in it after more than 10 hours of listening time, I had hoped that it would draw me back after I had returned home. However multiple attempts to try to restart the book have been failures.

It comes down to the fact that there is more jumps in the storyline then I am willing to keep up with without a scorecard, and this world is full of unfamiliar things with made up names. Without having the necessary interest it's like having to go to work.

Sorry.

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A lot of good advice to think about

Reviewed: 08-19-21

No book ever written is going to cover all of the possible scenarios or situations that we find ourselves in. But getting valuable advice is always a better choice than making it up as you go.

Jim Burns has written a book that collects years of experience to go with his knowledge of dealing with adult children. While the book did not deal with every situation I have found myself in with my adult children, it did give good biblical principles to follow in making overall choices. There is also a lot of good advice in choosing stances and developing personal rules to follow.

I recommend this book to anyone planning to dispense advice to others in this area, or to any current parent who wants to assure a good solid relationship with any future generations. Knowledge is power.

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Stop trying to channel Tom Clancy

Reviewed: 05-25-21

spending time with Scott Harvath has always been like watching a nephew grow up. he goes through hard times and through great achievements. but like a true nephew, there is an expectation that they will learn and grow from their experiences.

Brad Thor has done well continuing to write for this character, and has done a good job with creating a world around Harvath that allows for both personal and professional flexibility. in Near Dark the author explores the lows that follow great losses in one's life. however he has refused to allow the character to learn from recent experiences and spends way too much time trying to put the reader inside the character's head. it actually has become his technique for all characters as they are introduced and has become a liability, slowing the storyline and giving the reader both need an opportunity to put the book down for a while.

Near Dark begins with a plausible storyline but doesn't allow the story to develop, instead trying to make us focus on liking or disliking the characters through the protagonist's eyes. instead of focusing on describing places we've never been so that we can see them in our heads the author spends too much of the book trying to put us inside Scott's head.

the performance of the book is an impeccable read as always. Armand Schultz makes this book series his own.

overall the story gets an average mark while the performance gets high marks. perhaps as the stories develop technically and with complexity this book will again curve toward story improvements as well.

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