L. deHart

Totally enjoyable

Reviewed: 09-19-22

I don’t listen to romance very often, but I needed some mind candy. I read Lily Chi’s other book, The Comeback. I enjoyed it enough to grab The Stand In.

I found myself laughing and enjoying the story. It was throughly fun, and I enjoyed the witty and humorous reporte between Sam and Grace. Silly and fun. I love slight snarking smart women. I also loved her evolution into recognizing her worth.

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For Coaches by Coaches about Coaching

Reviewed: 10-18-21

Very Enjoyable Podcast about people’s coaching journeys. Each interview was fun and enlightening. I’m looking forward to many more! Michael

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It's time to get naked!

Reviewed: 08-02-19

It's time to get naked. You have a very short time on earth, and the question then becomes what will we do with the time we are given? Intimacy and transparency are fundamental to your ability to show up bravely, with humility and ultimately transform your experience of life.

Patrick Williams shares stories and continually asks, ”What steps will you take to step forward in your life?”

The idea that love is infinite and you're capable of accessing love as soon as you choose isn't new, yet there is a freshness to this telling. I was left with the curiosity about ways that I'm still muddling through letting go with love in my own life. And, pondering the manner in which love has the ability to open my world. If, I am brave enough to get naked, first and foremost with myself, and also with those individuals who have earned the right to hear my story.

Self-awareness and a desire to live a life one can be proud of requires us to dive into the pool of ourselves, skinny dip, and find what we most admire about who we are and whom we are becoming.

These are just some of the messages I needed to be reminded of as I once again disrobe and get to know myself at the next more profound level.

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Waited, like many - loved it, like all

Reviewed: 08-23-12

Would you listen to Ready Player One again? Why?

it was really good - but I almost never listen again to nonfiction

Who was your favorite character and why?

gotta say - the narrator!

What does Wil Wheaton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the youthful exuberance inherent in the writing

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

definitely - but life does tend to get in the way

Any additional comments?

if the other 3000 reviews haven't gotten you to get this book yet, nothing I can say will tip the scale - too bad, it was very nicely done.

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Cyteen

Reviewed: 07-09-12

This is an interesting world, and the ideas at play in this book are fascinating. The idea of politics being played in some future, where the rules of the game are pretty similar to today, was interesting only in seeing how the characters internalize the game. There are questions about value and your value as compared to the others around you. What makes a person special, or just Azi. And some ideas were wonderful, for instance I do wish I could just go in and get new tape, so I could do a new job or learn a special skill.

At the beginning of the book I was a little worried it would all be politics, but as the characters develop I was mesmerized. My husband on the other hand just never cared... so while I get why it was a Hugo Award winning, my husband didn't get it :o)

I do recommend this book if you love science fiction and have some time, as it's a long one.

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The Devil's Star

Reviewed: 07-09-12

My third Jo Nesbo/Harry Hole novel, and so far I think it's the best. I am excited to read the next few books. The story is complex, there are several themes, the obvious one of the murders and who done it, then the politics of the police and what's going on there, then lastly Harry's life and relationships with those living and dead. These themes are woven together into what was a wonderful read. I do think this book could be read independently of the other/earlier books, but it did help to have read the Redbreast and even Nemisis (though that one was hard to listen to).

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The Redbreast

Reviewed: 07-09-12

This was a very interesting story. Overall I completely enjoyed this book. But, that said, it was a little confusing. Going back and forth in time, and all the names to keep up with. I had to get onto Wiki to figure out who was who at one point, as I has lost the characters names. I don't often get lost in books in that way, I have been busy in my real life and maybe it was only hard because of life... but, again, it was a little confusing to listen to. I think I may have enjoyed reading it, as it's easier to follow names if you're reading them.
All this said, I love Harry Hole, he is a great character and Jo Nesbo's writing style is wonderful. This is the first Jo Nesbo book I have read and I am onto the rest. A really great story and a great storyteller.

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Nemesis is very good, the narration is poor

Reviewed: 07-09-12

Ok, it seems that the other reviewer were correct. I think if I had heard Thor Knai first, it wouldn't have been so bad, but I didn't, I listened to The Redbreast first and Robin Sachs is really really good. The biggest problem was the switching between some sort of Norwegian accent, a Texas accent, plain American accent, back to a poor German accent. These accents really were problematic because they sort of took you out of the story. If it had been read in a plain American accent it would have been fine.
The story was really good. As long as I could sort of disconnect from the voice and just listen to the words I liked it. But, this may be a good one to read yourself.

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this second book was better

Reviewed: 06-19-12

I fell directly into this book and it carried by the whole way through. I really enjoy the character Kvothe, and his epic journey. He does seem to be able to do everything, but he isn't perfect, he fails at times, he is humbled. But, there is humor, interesting insights, and a fun story. I recommend.

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Overall I really enjoyed the book

Reviewed: 06-19-12

It took me a while to get into this story. But, once I did, I really enjoyed it. It's the hero's journey and the writer does a good job bringing in humor and excitement. I would recommend.

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