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I used to hate running

Reviewed: 03-21-21

I have never run a race before, and did not like to run. Halfway through the program, I actually enjoyed running and began to consider myself a runner. The narrator gives great advice as she prepares you for race day. You do not have to think, as she tells you exactly when to speed up or slow down or stop. She helps you in recovery, clothing, eating, form... everything you need to practice for your race. I did not enjoy the music, but the training was great.

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Should be required reading of every student

Reviewed: 07-27-20

Should be required reading of every high school student in the United States.

Fascinating, at times difficult to listen to due to the nature of the subject.

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Wonderful storytelling, interesting thesis

Reviewed: 07-21-20

Have wanted to listen to this since 2001, the divided state of our current nation (summer 2020) had me finally do it. Great book. Fascinating thesis. Intricate and engaging storytelling with background on characters.

My only issue is that a couple of times in the book the sound went muffled. You could still hear and understand, it just detracted from the presentation.

And I wish the keypoints were outlined in the prologue rather than the epilogue so I knew what to listen for and not be in danger of thinking, "What is the point of this part?" when that part got a little long.

Also, Mr. Winik, the Mormons did not want independence. They loved America. They celebrated when they became a State, emblazoning the U.S. flag on their sacred temple in 1896 as they achieved statehood. They wanted to worship in peace, elect their own leaders as a State (not a territory) and not be overseen by corrupt territorial governors and justices who sent lies to Johnson as revenge.

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Eye opening, thorough telling, often gutwrenching

Reviewed: 07-14-20

As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this book was extremely helpful in understanding what happened. It holds nothing back in telling what happened. Because of how gutwrenching it is, and how awful the murderous act was, it was difficult to listen to, but honest. There are those who criticize the book for failing to implicate certain individuals, saying it caters to an LDS audience. I can tell you, this does nothing to placate members of the LDS faith, but rather raises questions that we must find our own answers to. Excellent book.

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No holds barred analysis of women in early church

Reviewed: 07-03-20

This book was pretty heady stuff. sometimes I had to slog through it, but when you found those gems, it was amazing. I am an unapologetic and practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. that being said it provided heavy context into the practice of polygamy and the men and women who lived it.

Rather then simply put forward her own ideas, she quoted extensively from those who lived it. it was eye-opening and empowering.

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One on one time with Richard

Reviewed: 03-06-17

The book had me feeling like I was being personally mentored by Sir Richard himself.

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