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Delightful book – cleverly plotted, and well written

Reviewed: 09-28-24

If you’ve read the basic information, you know something of the plot of the book. What you don’t know is how gracefully and cleverly the author makes it work. Beautiful narration, great structure, lovely characters.

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Outstanding introduction to Lincoln

Reviewed: 09-09-24

Dr. McPherson is one of the great names in the history of Lincoln scholarship. This superb, very short book does a masterful job of introducing the life of Abraham Lincoln to its audience.

McPherson masterfully pics the moments, interactions, and decisions of Lincoln that carry the reader along to a much better understanding of him.

Even for those of us who have read extensively on Lincoln, this is a terrific work. Excellent narration as well.

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Thoughtful, unexpected, fascinating

Reviewed: 08-30-24

If you want to read about the formation and experience of the Monkees, this is the wrong book for you!

Michael Nesmith is a fascinating man who lived an unexpected life. A patent told her. A man of great contradiction, self reflection, with an inquiring Spirit and an endless appetite for growth.

There is very little about Mickey, Davey, and Peter. There’s no mention of his subsequent tours with them. Instead, Michael Nesmith narrates his life story that includes an accomplished, but somehow inexplicable mother, friendships with amazing creators, his work on developing virtual reality, music, videos, and so much more.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. One of the most delightful parts of the book experience was Michael Nesmith reading. His voice is engaging, aging, and constantly draws you in.

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Great for West Wing Fans

Reviewed: 08-24-24

As a historian and a total West Wing buff, I enjoyed the book tremendously. However, some of the editing decisions were really questionable.

To that jump out at me are neglecting to mention a major character and actress from season one (Mandy/Moira Kelly) and, not examining one of the most influential and consequential episodes, where the West Wing addressed 911 through a fiction bombing story.

The latter was one of the first instances were a fictional TV show addressed 911 and the consequences. People were talking about it for years afterward.

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Beautiful story, unforgettable characters!

Reviewed: 06-06-24

Although The Irish Goodbye looks like a standard modern romance, it’s that and so much more! The setting, the Irish island of Inishmore, is as much a character as the fabulous Cordelia and Niall.

Beyond the cute, wonderfully funny, and definitely spicy narrative, there’s a depth to the stories that is unique for books of this type. It’s not just about the meet cute and happily ever after. It’s about unforgettable characters coming together amidst challenging back stories.

This has become one of my new favorite books. I’m recommending it to everyone! As a bonus, the two narrators do a superb job, which only adds to the enjoyment of The Irish Goodbye.

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A mixed bag

Reviewed: 03-02-24

The inconsistent historical timeline makes this otherwise very interesting and sad exposé difficult. The reporter twice mentions Ashley having a daughter, but otherwise, this important part of her life doesn’t seem to exist.

Her questions posed to interview subjects often missed the mark or failed to provide an adequate follow up.

Clearly, Vince McMahon is a horrible human being, and the WWE is a horrible organization. Better writing, and production would have made this book worthy of Ashley.

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Brilliant performances by both actresses.

Reviewed: 01-06-24

Everything about this production of the Broadway play was superb. The story was absorbing, the performances were mesmerizing, and the production – including the music and editing – was perfect.

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Great answers to listener questions

Reviewed: 12-28-23

It’s fascinating, listening to two great lawyers, answer questions about the Trump trials in language, that people like me, a non-lawyer, can understand and appreciate.

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Good history with a conservative slant

Reviewed: 11-17-23

As an overview to each of the presidents, this is a good starter. However, particularly in the mid to late 20th century articles, it takes decidedly conservative view of the presidents and some of the conclusions, regarding Reagan and Nixon, especially, are pretty speculative and dubious. The laudatory analysis of George HW Bush was a head scratcher to anyone who remembered his presidency.

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Pay attention

Reviewed: 07-16-23

Regardless of which political party, you support or your political ideology, I encourage you to listen to the respectful, sincere, and uplifting tone of both speakers. We don’t need to make up derogatory nicknames, or villainize those who disagreed with us. This is a moment in history Where we heard our leaders at their best.

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