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Good to make you think

Reviewed: 10-02-20

Even though this is pushed as a "Comedy" I did not find it particularly humorous. I did enjoy the author's ability to look at Biblical issues from different perspectives. It was an easy "read" and I felt took the bible in a literal context with a dose of common sense added to today's perspectives.

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nice escape

Reviewed: 10-02-20

This was a good book to just escape into. However, I did not find it compelling or particularly engrossing. It was just something to listen to while walking the dog/

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very original story

Reviewed: 01-01-19

I took longer walks so I could keep listening. The plot flowed smoothly throughout the story. It doesn't have any twists that brake the continuity of the story, but it is not predictable. I really enjoyed the story and felt connected to the characters.

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First person account of how we got to here

Reviewed: 08-03-18

I found out about this book listening to the TWIT Podcast network. How the author assembled this book, both through interviews and the actual physical process was very interesting. So, I had to read the book and I was not disappointed. From a first person account, based mostly on personal interviews, the author paints a very clear picture of the birth of most of the giant internet companies. Pete Larkin is a great reader and gave the book a wonderful voice. After reading about what went on in the early stages of these companies, it's amazing that any of them survived.

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live to your potential

Reviewed: 02-21-18

I was riveted to the account of this determined individual. He was able to recount his accomplishments without seeming to brag. His story of focus and self determination are lessons that every kid should understand. While the NASA and astronaut stories make for a compelling background, the story line of shelf motivation and awareness are compelling. In my retirement mode, this story begs the question; Did I live up to my potential or did I just get by?
Mike is a great reader and had the perfect"voice" to read his book. All too often I get bored with the predictability of a novel, this true story kept me listening to the very end, even though I already knew Mike's story from news accounts.

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Enjoyed the book

Reviewed: 07-01-16

I like to listen to audio books on long drives and nothing aggravates me more than a book that does not keep my attention. That was not a problem with this story. Both the story and the performance kept me involved in the book, to the point that when I got in city traffic I had to turn it off so I didn't miss anything. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

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I couldn't stop listening

Reviewed: 06-02-16

Very compelling plot line. Interesting turns throughout the story. Good character development, but somewhat superficial for a number of the characters. I generally don't like narratives that use a he said /she said style, but the story was compelling enough that I did not find it distracting.

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Complex gripping story

Reviewed: 02-09-12

There are several story lines that develop in this book. You have to pay attention to keep them straight. But, the way they interweave makes you want to just keep listening. Hamilton develops a complex universe that somehow all works together.

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Interesting Cut at How the Digital Age Impacts Us

Reviewed: 01-17-12

Jeff Jarvis provides some real insight into how the digital age has had an impact on our lives thus far. However, he really gets you thinking about the future. The digital age is too new to know what the impact will be in 50 to 100 years. Public Parts provides some interesting food for thought on the historical perspective of disruptive communication technologies from the past and parallels these with what we might anticipate in a digital future.

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The Series Keeps getting better

Reviewed: 10-21-11

I was hooked on the first book in the series. Now I need more credits! I can't wait. The Character development really takes off in this book. You start to care for and hate various characters and wonder what evil some will resort to.

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