Chuck Smiley

Love his podcast; this book’s just OK

Revisado: 11-17-21

Short book that didn’t allow much depth to any of the characters. Interesting twist at the end.

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Deep Story...Needed a Decoder to Understand

Revisado: 12-26-20

Had heard that Flannery O'Connor was an important author so I gave this book a try. Didn't like it very much; had to use "LitCharts" to understand what I'd just listened to. This is a deep story with symbolism upon symbolism, not something I've ever enjoyed reading. After reading two reviews, I'm still unsure what the author's point was. On the other hand, after listening to over 100 books on Audible, this was the absolute-best narration I've heard.

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Really, Really Good

Revisado: 09-13-20

I have difficulty getting through Lewis’ non-fiction (he’s obviously way smarter than me) but this work, along with Screwtape, is eminently understandable and resounds in meaning. Masterfully narrated. Caused a lot of self-reflection and, I believe, will make me a better person.

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Pleasantly Surprised: Mark Twain’s Serious Treatment of Joan of Arc

Revisado: 07-11-20

Didn’t know if Twain would write on this subject sarcastically, comically, or whimsically. Was pleasantly surprised he wrote of Joan of Arc with great respect. Expertly narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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Fascinating Topic but a Difficult Audiobook

Revisado: 03-28-20

Story was compelling. Narration outstanding. But, for me a least, the subject matter lends itself much better to the written word. Just finished listening on my second attempt to get through it, because I thought it was important information. I can’t tell you, though, how many times I had to hit the Rewind button. Some material was dense stuff and my undersized brain couldn’t absorb the spoken word—as well as it was spoken—the first time. Next time, I’ll buy the book.

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Learned (and remembered) a lot

Revisado: 02-02-20

I was just graduated from college in November 1979 and recall the daily count of “days of captivity” on the nightly news. Didn’t understand, nor care about, the back story on the Shah...only that our country had been humiliated. Reading this book 40 years later provides a well-rounded and thoughtful perspective on the ordeal. And listening to the author read his own story was a plus.

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Great history of the US auto industry

Revisado: 11-02-19

I’d heard this was an important book on management. I found that to be true. So many examples of innovating in an unknown field; I never even thought about the issues he faced...most challenges he faced are things we’ve long taken for granted. Some chapters were a little dry and I sympathized with the narrator at times. But overall a good book that will make you think about the field of organizational management and force you to ask yourself, “What would I have done?”

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Perfect Performance of a Great Book

Revisado: 06-16-19

This was my second listen of this truly enjoyable book. The narrator, Frank Muller, makes Dickens’ words come alive. Great story, never gets dull. I’ll listen again someday, it was that good.

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A Tough Book to Get Through

Revisado: 05-27-19

This was my 83rd Audible title. And the second book I just couldn't complete. The first part, about Ray's life, was interesting, but the second and third parts, listening to laundry lists of his principles, was simply too hard to take. No doubt his principles are well founded and quite valuable, but listening simply became a chore and, with 3.5 hours left, I gave it up.

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Entertaining Detective Mystery

Revisado: 08-11-18

Heard of the Phillip Marlowe character from a podcast. Not something I normally listen to, I decided to give the initial book in the series a try. Complicated story that sometimes gets a little hard to follow; thank goodness for Spark Notes. I recommend the book.

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