M. C. Ayers
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The Guncle
- By: Steven Rowley
- Narrated by: Steven Rowley
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian.
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In two words . . . Loved it!!
- By Donna Rauch Lanford on 06-05-21
- The Guncle
- By: Steven Rowley
- Narrated by: Steven Rowley
Delightful
Reviewed: 06-10-21
A surprisingly tender comedy which is worth the read. If you love Auntie Mame, you'll love this modern day Patrick as he navigates grief and raising children.
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One Summer
- America, 1927
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
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One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country - a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized American heroes as Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth, and yes Herbert Hoover, and a gallery of criminals (Al Capone), eccentrics (Shipwreck Kelly), and close-mouthed politicians (Calvin Coolidge). It was the year Americans attempted and accomplished outsized things and came of age in a big, brawling manner. What a country. What a summer. And what a writer to bring it all so vividly alive.
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Why 1927?
- By Mark on 10-18-13
- One Summer
- America, 1927
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
Classic Bryson
Reviewed: 06-07-21
A wonderful story that I would know nothing of, if it weren't for the brilliant reporting of Bill Bryson.
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