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Scott

Roselle Park, NJ, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals | [Michael Pollan]
    The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
    UNABRIDGED

    The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Michael Pollan
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2860)
    Performance
    (682)
    Story
    (679)

    "What should we have for dinner?" To one degree or another, this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat. Anthropologists call it the omnivore's dilemma. Choosing from among the countless potential foods nature offers, humans have had to learn what is safe, and what isn't. Today, as America confronts what can only be described as a national eating disorder, the omnivore's dilemma has returned with an atavistic vengeance.

    Stephen Redding says: "Great presentation of a moral dilemma"
    "Makes You Think about What You Eat?"
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    Would you listen to The Omnivore's Dilemma again? Why?

    Probably not. Its pretty long and its not type of story you would need to listen to multiple times.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The descriptions of industrial organic make you really think about where your food comes from.


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

    Yes, the description of the McDonald's chicken nuggets and how they were barely "healthier" than the burger was eye-opening!


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Last Lecture | [Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow]
    The Last Lecture
    UNABRIDGED

    The Last Lecture

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
    • Narrated By Erik Singer, Randy Pausch
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1958)
    Performance
    (427)
    Story
    (426)

    When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave - "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" - wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because "time is all you have... and you may find one day that you have less than you think").

    Kelli says: "How to Live"
    "Great Life Lessons!"
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    What did you love best about The Last Lecture?

    The message itself was one of the best things about the book. It celebrated life.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The anecdotal stories along with the message made for a very good read.


    Have you listened to any of Erik Singer, and Randy Pausch’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I have not listened to either before.

    They were both very good though.


    What did you learn from The Last Lecture that you would use in your daily life?

    To live life completely.


    Any additional comments?

    Highly recommend!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Rework | [Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson]
    Rework
    UNABRIDGED

    Rework

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
    • Narrated By Mike Chamberlain
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1345)
    Performance
    (400)
    Story
    (402)

    With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages. It's time to rework work.

    Vicky says: "Good for SOME Businesses"
    "Motivates you to want more from your job!"
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    Excellent, practical advice on doing more and taking control. Can't recommend it enough to anyone who thought "I could do it better."

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Your First Listen | []
    Your First Listen
    ORIGINAL
      • Reviewed: 8/31/11

    Your First Listen

    • ORIGINAL (4 mins)
    Overall
    (20509)
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    (7530)
    Story
    (7687)

    Your Audible adventures begin right here.

    aareal says: "It was great"
    "Great Introduction!"
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    Great way to learn about how audiobooks work on Audible.com Glad its free though. Wouldn't pay for it.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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