Melanie

Lovingly Performed

Reviewed: 03-28-22

Milne’s Pooh Poetry is charmingly engaging. There is an affinity for Christopher Robin and the Pooh characters which is enduring in its ability to engage generation after generation. Share them with you children and grandchildren. It’s like introducing a dear group of friends to your loved ones.

The Narrator, Peter Dennis, does a great job. Loads of enthusiasm and wonder in his delivery.

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Comprehensive

Reviewed: 02-08-22

Outstanding explanations on the complexities of various scientific theories, how we got where we are, and what is yet to be solidified. I will listen again. it's worth reiteration.

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Intriguing.

Reviewed: 01-05-22

I love science that gives you new insight. This one was loaded.

I had no idea how versatile and seemingly intelligent our cells are. The myriad complexities of the various types of cells gives one new respect for what an amazingly complex thing our bodies are. And not just ours but the microbiome within and without. when something is this complex and detailed, it bears listening to again and again. I was dazzled with new insight. There was so much I wasn't aware of. It's definitely worth listening to more than once.

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Regret I bought it.

Reviewed: 01-05-22

I liked Guns, Germs & Steel. This one, not at all. It was really about his experience in the Pacific Islands with natives. I just couldn't find the connection. I guess I was hoping for a macro understanding of the evolution of civilization. What I got instead was a micro focus on a period of time he spent with third world (or maybe fourth) natives. There is so much between this subject and where we were in our recent past. It was, in a word, boring.

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Disjointed

Reviewed: 12-02-21

This one was a struggle to finish.. There was plenty of interesting and unique information and perspectives in it. the problem here is that it was all over the place with no continuity in terms of time or geography.

The publisher would do well to re-edit this and find a way to bring continuity to the subject.

The narrator could have been better but overall was acceptable.

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What Makes us Click

Reviewed: 11-16-21

This is an invaluable addition to my library and I listened to it several times. It's enlightening and helped me understand how neural receptors and a natural chemical in our brain can be the driving factor in how we succeed, how we perceive the world around us, and what motivates us to do what we do.

The ability to look at genetic factors allowed science to put the pieces of this puzzle together. This one is definitely worth the read/listen.

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Save your life!

Reviewed: 07-02-21

Americans are eating our way to our graves. Forget about alcohol, drugs, or stress. Every time we sit down to eat and choose some indulgence instead of what will nurture our bodies, we inch closer to our grave. I got my husband to listen to it as well and he's on board too. We both want to live our lives without being a source of income for the pharmaceutical industry. This book showed us the way.

Dr. Fung's book has taken the curtain from in front of my eyes. I felt like a big glaring "THE TRUTH ABOUT EATING" sign pointed the way to a healthier and happier life. It motivated me to think carefully about what I eat and when. It isn't about losing weight, though that did happen for both of us. It's about controlling insulin levels and giving the body a chance to reset itself naturally.

It took a commitment but I can already see changes. It is about living, not slowly killing yourself with food. Both of us started intermittent fasting with three meals a day but only over an eight hour time slot. After that, the kitchen's closed. We do have a cheat day once a week which allows us the opportunity to have the occasional indulgence but not go crazy. Believe me, there is PLENTY of good tasting food that won't bump up your insulin level. You don't need to starve, EVER!

I recommend this book for anyone who has diabetes, is pre-diabetic, or wants to just stay healthy. It was an eyeopener for both of us.

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Be a Fly on the Wall.

Reviewed: 06-28-21

Incredible information as discussed by insiders. This is something we all lived through over the past 4 years. I recall each incident as it was reported in the news. so much happened that event blurred into the next.

In this book we get to see the machinations and miscalculations that caused so much chaos over president Trump's time in the White House.

I hope someday to see Woodward cover the events which brought us up to January 6th and the storming of our capital. I hope in time, we will know the truth.

Regardless of your affiliation, appreciation or lack thereof n regards to Trump's presidency, every adult in the United States should read this book.

Thanks to Bob Woodward and Audible for making it easier.

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Amazing

Reviewed: 04-22-21

The wealth in Einstein’s mind and the beauty and grace in his humble soul are revealed. This book is a revelation into one of the most amazing minds to grace human existence. Imagine what it would be like to have such insight and intuition.

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Insightful & Enlightening

Reviewed: 04-05-21

I have listened to this one twice already because at certain times, the revelations were coming too close to fully understand them. I am so glad there are scientists and writers who can codify the knowledge into something even a neophyte can understand.

I love that moment that cognizance combines with comprehension and the light of understanding flashes on. Often it leads to a chain reaction of understanding. It is such a visceral feeling that it makes me smile. It's invigorating when you get the message and somewhat self satisfying to know you have the mental capacity to do so.

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