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Walid

Hendra, Australia | Member Since 2012

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  • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are | [Brene Brown]
    The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
    UNABRIDGED

    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
    Overall
    (382)
    Performance
    (282)
    Story
    (277)

    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"
    "Rather a PHD Thesis"
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    What disappointed you about The Gifts of Imperfection?

    Too much scientific talk and lots of invented definitions to make a simple point


    Has The Gifts of Imperfection turned you off from other books in this genre?

    To a high degree


    What didn’t you like about Lauren Fortgang’s performance?

    NOT natural or convincing


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    disappointment


    Any additional comments?

    The book would make a very sophisticated PHD Thesis and too complicated with hard to understand jargon

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters | [Phil McGraw]
    Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters
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    Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters

    • ABRIDGED (4 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Phil McGraw
    • Narrated By Phil McGraw
    Overall
    (273)
    Performance
    (32)
    Story
    (31)

    Do you feel capable of more than you are accomplishing? Are you silently enduring an emotionally barren life? Are you frustrated that you are not making enough money? You need a challenge. You need change. You need...a life strategy.

    Edwina says: "Mellow Phil?"
    "The Contemporary Bible of How to Enjoy Life"
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    Would you listen to Life Strategies again? Why?

    SURE, I have already listened to it three times. It is very enjoyable, utterly practical and every time you listen you absorb more.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Sam Sausage in chapter 4 at the minute 49 of the reading because it made the point VERY Clear


    What does Phil McGraw bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    His animated tone of voice made me "LIVE" all his stories


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

    Yes, I was speechless at times to discover simple facts that I had never learned. One of them is Life Law number 8 "We teach people how to treat us" WOW.


    Any additional comments?

    I have recommended the book to 6 of my friends and they all bought the Audio Book and even recommended it to other friends. No wonder it sold more than 2 Million copies. My circle of friends rather prefer Audio Books.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make | [Sean Covey]
    The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make
    UNABRIDGED

    The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Sean Covey
    • Narrated By Sean Covey
    Overall
    (39)
    Performance
    (13)
    Story
    (13)

    In The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, Sean Covey gives teens the strong advice they need to make informed and wise decisions. Using real stories from teens around the world, Sean shows how to succeed in school, make good friends, get along with parents, wisely handle dating and sex issues, avoid or overcome addictions, build self-esteem, and much more. This innovative audiobook will help teens not only survive, but thrive during their teen years and beyond.

    aaphilip says: "All of the things I wish I'd been able to say"
    "The BEST Book I have ever bought for my Kids"
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    If you could sum up The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make in three words, what would they be?

    Concise, Practical and Goal directed.


    What other book might you compare The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make to and why?

    Life Strategies for Dr Phil McGraw which is rather written for Adults


    Which character – as performed by Sean Covey – was your favorite?

    All were really good


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

    YES


    Any additional comments?

    MUST HAVE for Parents with Teenage kids

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys | [Mike Bechtle]
    People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys
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    People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Mike Bechtle
    • Narrated By Mike Bechtle
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (7)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (7)

    You don't have to be controlled by difficult people! Strange as it may seem, other people are not nearly as committed to our happiness as we are. In fact, sometimes it seems like they’re on a mission to make us miserable! There’s always that one person. The one who hijacks our emotions. The one who seems to thrive on drama. If we could just “fix” that person, everything would be better. But we can’t fix other people. We can only make choices about ourselves.

    Walid says: "GREAT book that delivers it's title"
    "GREAT book that delivers it's title"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys to be better than the print version?

    Most definately as the author is reading it in a very interesting way


    What was one of the most memorable moments of People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys?

    The moments he was making his suggestions in point format then expanding each point in details. Also all his stories were relevant to the topic and presented in a very interesting way.


    What does Mike Bechtle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    The tone of his voice is clearly delivering the points he wrote. I belive this book would have never been as enjoyable if someone else was doing the reading.


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

    YES, so many times I felt moved by the book and the points he made. In particular I was touched by his statement "do not be the victim of other people's weakness"


    Any additional comments?

    I so much loved and enjoyed the book that I will buy his book "Confident Conversations" in an audio format too.

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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