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    Myra Pasco, WA, USA 02-07-13
    Myra Pasco, WA, USA 02-07-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Beautiful family story"
    Where does Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Among other autobiographies I would rank this book in the top ten.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I liked the fact that they were honest about their story even when it might have been uncomfortable to do so.


    Did Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    Yes and I appreciated how they remembered things differently.


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

    No, actually it is better to take it in pieces. You don't want to listen to your uncle tell you his entire life story in one sitting do you?


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    Anne Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 01-13-13
    Anne Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 01-13-13 Member Since 2010
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    "Got up all night listening to this book"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    yes, because Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez make good story tellers


    Have you listened to any of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    no.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Along the way is a good title, because it's stories along the way


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    Joan C. Kelly Show Low, AZ 12-24-12
    Joan C. Kelly Show Low, AZ 12-24-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Great Story, But:"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son to be better than the print version?

    I don't do a lot of print versions, mostly audiobooks. However, in this case, I think the print version might be better. The sound is poor, as there is a lot of echoing, and Emelio talks too fast, for me to enjoy his portion.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I didn't know they were so close, so it was good to find out about how much they have done together; perhaps Charlie is jealous of this relationship, thus his behavior.


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    Emelio needs to speak slower.


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

    No, as it is too long for me to listen to in one sitting.


    Any additional comments?

    Interesting adventures for a father and son, especially two who are so famous; lessons for other fathers and sons.

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    sam Riverside, RI, United States 08-14-12
    sam Riverside, RI, United States 08-14-12 Member Since 2011
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    "A pretty good story"
    Have you listened to any of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I have not listened to any of their other audio work. I am familiar with their voices from the screen work they have done.


    Any additional comments?

    The audio editing was still a little messed up where if doubled back on itself but I was prepared for that from other reviews I read. They still hadn't fixed it when I got the book.

    I thought this was a pretty good book. Martin Sheen's writing is a little better than Emilio Estevez's. He tends to be a little precious both in the content and in the delivery. But I really enjoyed the frank nature of the story they tell and I am glad I got this book.

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    GINA 07-05-12
    GINA 07-05-12 Member Since 2018
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    "I would love to be adopted by this family!"
    What did you love best about Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son?

    I LOVE their relationship - good and bad & how they respect one another! I have read both of their books and have seen their movie and ADORE everything they do!


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I love them both, but I would have to say Emilio as I find myself similar to him in a lot of ways.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Nothing really stood out more than any other - they all were great!


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    A special bond? I don't know


    Any additional comments?

    A 10!!!

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    KLC0712 Chicago, IL 07-02-13
    KLC0712 Chicago, IL 07-02-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Over written."
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Yes. But you have to get over the cliches. Every sentence is over-written and made me cringe. But I just kept in my mind that these are not book authors. I just wish that their memoirist would have guarded them against dramatizing each and every sentence. I just wanted to learn more about them. But I felt many times that I was reading an over-written play.


    Could you see Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Oh goodness no. If it was a movie, imagine the dramatic rises and swells in the music, for every sentence. Every utterance was dramatic and important. Gads.


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    Marin Todorov 04-15-14
    Marin Todorov 04-15-14
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    "Enchanting story of a father and son along the way"
    What made the experience of listening to Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son the most enjoyable?

    Truly inspiring book. Very captivating narrative. I admit a shed a tear or two while listening. I recommend this book with all my heart


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    Thomas McKinney, TX 03-19-14
    Thomas McKinney, TX 03-19-14
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    "Eh?"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    No because it was hard to listen to. The story didn't really keep my attention.


    What three words best describe Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez ’s voice?

    Emilio is a pretty good nararator but this is the second book that I've gotten with Martin Sheen reading and he is an awful nararator. I can't stand the way he reads and his emotions seem impersonal.


    Do you think Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No the story was decent but I can't see myself listening to a follow-up even if they wrote it.


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    Alison Annandale, VA, United States 12-20-13
    Alison Annandale, VA, United States 12-20-13
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    "Compelling"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Absolutely. I don't usually write reviews, but I was so moved by the experience of this book that I wanted to share it. I loved hearing the stories from the actors' in their own voices. I especially recommend this book to men, both fathers and sons. It's an amazing snapshot of one father and son relationship that also has universal meaning.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The first person narrative, and the fact that sometimes both Emilio and Martin recounted the same events and each offered his own perspective and emotions about what had happened.


    What about Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez ’s performance did you like?

    Everything. They were both awesome. If you're a fan of either actor, you will LOVE this. And if you're not a fan now, I think you will be after you listen to this. They were both extremely honest and direct about a lot of things, even if some of the stories they told were not particularly flattering to one or the other, or both of them. This is no vanity piece, and I really admired that about it.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Both. This book was extremely moving to me, without being sappy, and not a laugh riot,but also charming and very funny in places.


    Any additional comments?

    Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen's 2009 movie, The Way, serves as kind of a backdrop to the book, although the story is mostly chronological and starts much earlier. I had not yet seen the movie when I read/listened to the book and wished I had seen it, for my enjoyment of both the book and the movie, but the book can stand on its own, as well.

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    Gina 11-20-13
    Gina 11-20-13 Member Since 2015
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    "Great book."

    I became interested in the book because I am a huge fan of Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen. It was very interesting to find out about their lives and the making of the movie "the way".

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