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Interesting story about wealth and corruption, with an over the top narrator

Revisado: 08-10-24

Being a devotee of the LA Times, it was fascinating to hear the corruption of not only the cities of LA and Pasadena, USC, but also the LA Times itself.
My main problem was with the narrator. His breathless over the top presentation of every scandal became tiresome. He presented the author as a holier-than-thou individual. I had to skip ahead when things got too extreme.
But the moral of the story is clear: if you are white and rich you can make up your own rules in Los Angeles.

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Great story almost ruined by the narrator

Revisado: 05-22-23

I wanted to revisit this book 50 years after first reading it. The book is a well written chronicle of a unique moment in history. Luke Daniels narrates it with an attitude that is often condescending and annoying. Tom Wolfe wrote long passages in sound effects and stream of consciousness and the narrator goes over the top to reflect this. It left me cold and almost wanting to turn the story off. Hang in there, the story is worth it.

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Love hearing Steve Martins journey, not so much the narrator

Revisado: 05-20-23

I have always loved Steve Martins absurdist humor and comedy. It was great to learn about the arc of his career. Unfortunately Adam Gopnik, the interviewer, was really too opinionated and directional in his interviews. Too much opinion and not enough curiosity. But I enjoyed the visit with Steve.

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Nice Idea, boring book

Revisado: 12-26-17

What would have made I Like Giving better?

I know it is better to give than to receive, but this book did not really enlighten that concept much for me. It's orientation was too Jesus-focused for my tastes. But then I guess I should have noticed that it is published by Christian Audio.
Also, at one point the author states that he gives away 50% of his income every year. I was wondering if he is a clergyman, so his income is non-taxable to start, because he gives away everything to individuals insteadt of 501c charities, so he would get no tax deduction for this giving, making it quite an expensive proposition.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Alexander Hamilton

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He was OK

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from I Like Giving?

I would choose some other stories that are broader in scope ar involved other cultures outside the USA.

Any additional comments?

nope

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One of the dumbest books I have ever encountered

Revisado: 12-04-10

Stuart Wilde presents about 60 minutes of new-age mumbo jumbo. If I could get my money back, I would be happy. This was a huge waste of my time, but luckily it only lasts an hour. PLease do not buy this audiobook, it really is a waste.

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Much better listened to

Revisado: 09-14-09

I could not make a dent in this book when I tried to read it. Listening to David Whyte read it made it a wonderful experience.

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