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Sarah

BOULDER, CO, United States | Member Since 2011

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Organizing from the Inside Out

ABRIDGED
- by Julie Morgenstern
- Narrated by Julie Morgenstern
Organizing from the Inside Out

ABRIDGED (2 hrs and 15 mins)

By Julie Morgenstern

Narrated By Julie Morgenstern

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(136)
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(31)
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(30)

Hundreds of thousands of people have broken through the clutter and streamlined their lives with Julie Morgenstern's proven techniques. There's no magic, no mystery. Getting organized is a skill that anyone can learn. The beauty of Julie's system, honed during her many years as a professional organizer, is that it enables you to design a unique organizing plan based on your individual goals, natural habits, and psychological needs; a plan that will work with your personality rather than against it.
Paula says: "Excellent - Real Results"
"Good Stuff"

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I bought this book because I follow Julie Morgenstern on twitter and she always posts the most helpful tweets. This book was great too. Quick and to the point, smart, and insightful.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Chaperone

UNABRIDGED
- by Laura Moriarty
- Narrated by Elizabeth McGovern
The Chaperone

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 18 mins)

By Laura Moriarty

Narrated By Elizabeth McGovern

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(1540)
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(1339)
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(1330)

>The Chaperone is a captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922, and the summer that would change them both. Only a few years before becoming a famous actress and an icon for her generation, a 15-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita to make it big in New York. Much to her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone who is neither mother nor friend. Cora Carlisle is a complicated but traditional woman with her own reasons for making the trip.
Amanda says: "Perfection."
"A Little Preachy"

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This was a deeply heartfelt book, and I liked the writing style. I enjoyed this book, although there were points where the plot moved very slowly. I felt like it was preaching at me sometimes which was something I didn’t expect when I chose to read this book. It annoyed me. It’s okay with me if novels touch on the flaws of our society and issues of morality in a subtle way, but this book hammers it in over and over. I’m glad I stuck with it though. It takes on a sweeping narrative by the end and lets go of the narrow focus on that one summer to become much more. It lightens up a bit, which I appreciated.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Girls in White Dresses

UNABRIDGED
- by Jennifer Close
- Narrated by Emily Janice Card
Girls in White Dresses

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 3 mins)

By Jennifer Close

Narrated By Emily Janice Card

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(117)
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(77)
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(80)

Isabella, Mary, and Lauren are going to be bridesmaids in Kristi's wedding. On Sunday after Sunday, at bridal shower after bridal shower, they coo over toasters, eat tiny sandwiches, and drink mimosas. They're all happy for Kristi, but they do have the ups and downs of their own lives to cope with. Isabella is working at a mailing-list company, where she's extremely successful, and wildly unhappy. Mary is in love with a man who may never love any woman as much as he loves his mother. And Lauren, a waitress at a midtown bar, finds herself drawn to a man she's pretty sure she hates.
Candi says: "Waste of a credit"
"Highly entertaining"

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sure, it's not for everyone, but if you are the type of woman who loved Sex and the City, then this book is for you. I loved the different personalities of the characters and the tight friendships they shared. There were so many moments when I knew exactly what the characters were going through. The stories were so relatable and believable. It was a breath of fresh air. The narration was perfect too. I will keep my eye on this author for more books.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

UNABRIDGED
- by Brene Brown
- Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 42 mins)

By Brene Brown

Narrated By Lauren Fortgang

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(381)
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(281)
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(276)

Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, What if I can't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?
Sarah says: "Okay but not great"
"Okay but not great"

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I bought this book after watching an amazing youtube video of her Ted Talk. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel like this book gave me that much more insight than her 15 minute talk did. The author kept referring to herself as a “researcher” but she didn’t include any of her research! She summed her findings up for us, but we didn’t get to hear any of the specifics. Instead, she talked about her own life (which is only semi-interesting). And she also spent a lot of time defining key terms, which also got old after a while. It was nice that she opened up and made the book personal, but it would have been more compelling to hear about other people’s stories and experiences (such as all those people she was supposedly researching) to help illustrate her points. Using her own life as the only example came acrosss as self-involved, and it really limited the whole scope of the book. She should have included her own story in the introduction as a way of framing her main points and then delved into the research in the body of the book.

42 of 43 people found this review helpful
Rules of Civility: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Amor Towles
- Narrated by Rebecca Lowman
Rules of Civility: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 36 mins)

By Amor Towles

Narrated By Rebecca Lowman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(1391)
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(1091)
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(1073)

Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising 25-year-old named Katey Kontent. Armed with little more than a formidable intellect, a bracing wit, and her own brand of cool nerve, Katey embarks on a journey from a Wall Street secretarial pool through the upper echelons of New York society in search of a brighter future.
Emily - Audible says: "Like a Country Pastoral for City Rats"
"Very enjoyable"

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I especially loved the setting of New York in the 1930s. It was glamorous and gritty, and the characters were always going somewhere intriguing. This made the book a great escape for me. I liked the story and that it was unpredictable yet believable. At times, I felt the main character was a little aloof and I wished I could understand her motivations and personality a bit better. But the narration was lovely and the book was very enjoyable overall.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Freedom: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Jonathan Franzen
- Narrated by David LeDoux
Freedom: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 14 mins)

By Jonathan Franzen

Narrated By David LeDoux

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(3103)
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(849)
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(846)

Patty and Walter Berglund were the new pioneers of old St. Paul - the gentrifiers, the hands-on parents, the Whole Foods generation. Patty was the ideal sort of neighbor, who could tell you where to recycle your batteries and how to get the local cops to do their job. She was an enviably perfect mother and the wife of Walter's dreams. Together with Walter - environmental lawyer, commuter cyclist, total family man - she was doing her small part to build a better world.
Lawrence says: "Believe the Hype"
"Glad I stuck with it"

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The first few hours of this book, I had a hard time liking any of the characters and I thought the author’s view of everything was very dismal and a little smarmy. But I’m glad I stuck with it. This really is a sweeping story and it has beautiful moments of redemption that made it all worth it for me. I love the focus on family and love and community. The way it all came together in the end was breathtaking.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance

UNABRIDGED
- by Jonathan Fields
- Narrated by Erik Synnestvedt
Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 23 mins)

By Jonathan Fields

Narrated By Erik Synnestvedt

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(34)
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(25)
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(25)

Jonathan Fields knows the risks - and potential power - of uncertainty. He gave up a six-figure income as a lawyer to make $12 an hour as a personal trainer. Then, married with a three-month old baby, he signed a lease to launch a yoga center in the heart of New York City...the day before 9/11.
Mike says: "Distracting Narration"
"Interesting"

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I am a fan of Jonathan Fields and think he is a smart innovator. I’m not currently starting a business or writing a novel or doing something personally risky, and so the advice in this book didn’t seem quite so compelling for me, although there were still some useful tips. I liked thinking about startup culture and innovation and feel like I’m a little more informed about making smart business decisions (if I’m ever in the position to do so). I had a hard time listening to the narrator’s voice, so that was an unfortunate downside.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life

UNABRIDGED
- by Judith Orloff
- Narrated by Kirsten Potter
Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 33 mins)

By Judith Orloff

Narrated By Kirsten Potter

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(63)
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(20)
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(21)

Emotional Freedom is a road map for those who are stressed out, discouraged, or overwhelmed, as well as for those who are in a good emotional place but want to feel even better. Complete emotional freedom is within your grasp.
Sarah says: "Insightful book"
"Insightful book"

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I love the overall message of the book. I needed to hear this. I’m glad I listened to it, but by the end, I have to admit, I was feeling a bit of information overload. There is a lot of repetition in this book, so it isn’t always easy to stay engaged. I would suggest buying this book and listening to the chapters you most need to hear – whether you are dealing with depression or constant frustration or anxiety or whatever. Listen to what you really need to hear right now, and save the rest for a later time. Focus on applying that one chapter to your life. It’ll be easier to absorb the information that way.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Dealing with Difficult People: Creating Success Series

UNABRIDGED
- by Roy Lilley
- Narrated by Daniel Philpott
Dealing with Difficult People: Creating Success Series

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 46 mins)

By Roy Lilley

Narrated By Daniel Philpott

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(34)
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(8)
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(8)

Dealing with Difficult People looks at individual behaviour, what drives it, and how to cope with it. It explains how to recognize and understand difficult people and their actions as a means to resolve problematic situations and awkward issues.
A practical, accessible book, it is essential reading for managers looking to improve performance, sales people looking to win more business, and for anyone who has to deal with difficult colleagues or the public.
rebecca says: "saved my job with this audio book"
"Interesting Listen"

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This was an enjoyable book to listen to. I liked its light-hearted approach. Most of the content of this book is really geared toward managers, so I didn’t feel like much of it applied to me, but I’ll keep it around for future reference. The book skims over a variety of difficult situations/people and touches on possible solutions. It doesn’t offer very indepth advice, but maybe it’s more useful that way. Most people reading this might prefer basic tips they can apply right away. So overall, this book didn’t rock my world, but it was still interesting.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Skinnygirl Rules: For Getting and Staying Naturally Thin

UNABRIDGED
- by Bethenny Frankel
- Narrated by Bethenny Frankel
The Skinnygirl Rules: For Getting and Staying Naturally Thin

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 37 mins)

By Bethenny Frankel

Narrated By Bethenny Frankel

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(110)
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(43)
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(44)

An audio exclusive companion to Bethenny Frankel's Naturally Thin and Skinnygirl Recipes for a Naturally Thin Life!.
Anna says: "Powerful"
"Loved it"

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I loved this book. Great info. It's simple, makes perfect sense, and rings true. Although I would consider myself an informed person, I had never thought about food in quite this way, and I'm really glad I was introduced to these new ideas. Plus, this audiobook is just fun to listen to. It's inspiring and realistic. Well done, Bethenny!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful