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Melissa

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  • Mary Poppins | [P. L. Travers]
    Mary Poppins
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    Mary Poppins

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By P. L. Travers
    • Narrated By Sophie Thompson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (51)
    Performance
    (28)
    Story
    (29)

    Mary Poppins is like no other nanny the four Banks children have ever seen. She whirls into their home and "spit-spot", she works her inimitable brand of magic to make even the bland seem extraordinary. An endless source of fascinating adventure, she slides up the banister, produces an array of tricks from her seemingly empty carpetbag, and ensures the Banks - lives will never be the same.

    John says: "Brilliant!"
    "loved this classic"
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    What made the experience of listening to Mary Poppins the most enjoyable?

    I loved listening to this classic! It was well written and well read. Sophie Thompson did a great job preforming each part and captured Mary's character beautifully. I can say enough!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 Lbs on Purpose | [Drew Manning]
    Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 Lbs on Purpose
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    Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 Lbs on Purpose

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Drew Manning
    • Narrated By Drew Manning
    Overall
    (38)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (34)

    Drew Manning, a natural fitness junkie and devoted personal trainer, had never been overweight in his life. He never craved junk food or missed an opportunity to work out. Yet despite his obsession with fitness, he failed to help his clients reach their goals. Something had to give. Manning needed to understand what it was like to be on the other side; he had to spend a few months in his clients' shoes - or rather, size. For six months, Manning radically let himself go. He stopped exercising and ate the typical American diet.

    Joan says: "Insightful and Sensitive"
    "Such a good book!"
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    Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

    Drew & his wife, Lynn, did a great job!


    What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

    I purchased this book in an attempt to find some kind of motivation to work out and loose baby weight from my 4th baby who is 3 months old. I'd been so tired and getting motivated had been harder than ever. Fit to Fat to Fit was so endearing and insightful about the challenges I'm facing and helped me decide how and that it is possible to face them. The hope and humor Drew's story provided was priceless. I will probabley listen to it many times to remember the support and wisdom it provided as I go through my own jouney.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! | [Mo Willems]
    The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
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    The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!

    • UNABRIDGED (4 mins)
    • By Mo Willems
    • Narrated By Mo Willems
    Overall
    (2)
    Performance
    (2)
    Story
    (2)

    When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can’t wait to devour it. But then along comes a sly duckling who wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?

    Melissa says: "love Mo Willems"
    "love Mo Willems"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! to be better than the print version?

    I love noth and would recommend them together!


    What other book might you compare The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! to and why?

    Alont with this book, Don't let the pigeon drive the bus, are both now family favorites!


    Have you listened to any of Mo Willems’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Yes, i really like his audio books


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

    Please!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth | [Jenny McCarthy]
    Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth
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    Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Jenny McCarthy
    • Narrated By Gabrielle de Cuir
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (101)
    Performance
    (53)
    Story
    (55)

    From the experience of her own difficult pregnancy, MTV star Jenny McCarthy has fashioned the best-selling pregnancy/childbirth book of the last several decades. A delightful mixture of raw humor and serious advice, Belly Laughs tells you what you can really expect when you're expecting. Every imaginable topic related to pregnancy is covered, including whole chapters on morning sickness ("Barf-O-Rama"), cellulite gain, baby kicks, dreams, water retention, hot flashes, and more.

    Sandra says: "Humorous, Light and Educational"
    "loved it!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Belly Laughs to be better than the print version?

    I loved the audio version of this book! It only could have been better if Jenny McCarthy read it herself!


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I loved getting to know Jenny McCarthy through this book. It make the book warm personable and comforting for another pregnant girl!


    What about Gabrielle de Cuir’s performance did you like?

    De Cuir did a great job reading McCarthy's book.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Loved so many parts in it and all the comfort and comedic relief that pregnancy often needs!


    Any additional comments?

    I would recommend it to any one not feeling perfectly at peace about all the uncertainties of pregnancy.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Stoneheart: The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book One | [Charlie Fletcher]
    Stoneheart: The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book One
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    Stoneheart: The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book One

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Charlie Fletcher
    • Narrated By Jim Dale
    Overall
    (236)
    Performance
    (190)
    Story
    (190)

    A city has many lives and layers. London has more than most. A 12-year-old boy named George Chapman is about to find this out the hard way. On a school trip he's punished for something he didn't do. In a tiny act of rebellion, he lashes out at a small carving on the wall - unexpectedly breaking it off. And then something horrible does happen: a stone pterodactyl unpeels form the wall and starts chasing him. George is already running before his mind starts trying to tell him that this is impossible!

    MJ Dulmage says: "Fantastic Story, Great Narrator!"
    "great story and narrator"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Stoneheart to be better than the print version?

    I love listening to Jim Dale read and his preformance of this book was fabulous!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Stoneheart?

    I loved meeting the time keeper!


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I loved the dynamic drama of the closing scene.


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

    Yes, i carried it with me and listened as often as I could!


    Any additional comments?

    I highly recommend Stoneheart!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Sorceress: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 3 | [Michael Scott]
    The Sorceress: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 3
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    The Sorceress: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Michael Scott
    • Narrated By Paul Boehmer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (888)
    Performance
    (488)
    Story
    (495)

    Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his beloved Paris crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee and Machiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction. Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from the Dark Elders. But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection.

    Bala says: "Narrator leaves a lot to be desired"
    "not his best version"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I like his itunes/ zune version of this standup act much better. There is some new funny stuff but I was diappointed by the "clean version" label.


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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