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LOS ANGELES, CA, United States | Member Since 2011
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![Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason | [Seth Andrews]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yv6qW+O0L._SL175_.jpg)
"A Wonderful Personal Journey"
If you could sum up Deconverted in three words, what would they be?Heartfelt, genuine & insightful.
What other book might you compare Deconverted to and why?"Letting go of God" by Julia Sweeney.
What about Seth Andrews’s performance did you like?Seth is very personal. His read feels like a one on one conversation & draws you in.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Assume Nothing. Question Everything. Open Your Eyes. Challenge the Opposition & Start Thinking...
Any additional comments?I was really looking forward to this audiobook. It did not disappoint. Seth wrote a wonderful book about his transition from Christian to Atheist. One that many of us can relate to.
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![Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy | [Vincent Bugliosi]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VkC6gGHAL._SL175_.jpg)
"Rock solid case against Oswald"
Would you consider the audio edition of Reclaiming History to be better than the print version?While the audiobook is great, it is horribly abridged. However this is understandable considering the print version is well over 1600 pages not including the CD-Rom that is included. Having said this, if you want to understand HOW we know Oswald acted alone & HOW we know there was no conspiracy. This audiobook is for you. The author does a wonderful job laying out a case against Oswald while also disproving the foundation of any and all conspiracies. After reading this book several years ago & recently re-reading via audiobook, I have a much better understanding of how & why the conspiracy culture grew out of this seemingly complex but ultimately simple case. This book does not address all conspiracy theories out there, that would be impossible. What it does do is knock the legs out from under the bases on which the variety of conspiracy theories are based.
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?His case is grounded in both physical evidence & reason.
Have you listened to any of Edward Herrmann’s other performances before? How does this one compare?I have not but I thought Edward did a wonderful job.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No, but I really only do that with fiction
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![Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape | [Jenna Miscavige Hill]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k0m-GbjyL._SL175_.jpg)
"Personal Journey of Breaking Free & Discovery"
What made the experience of listening to Beyond Belief the most enjoyable?The author really personalizes her journey. I can feel the sadness, but never wavering promise of hope in her words. It's not a book that will help you understand Scientology as much as others like "Going Clear" will. However it will make the walls (both physical & mental) that surround the mysterious religion seem so overbearing and intimidating that by the end of the book you are literally cheering her on as she breaks free.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Beyond Belief?I see this book as more of a love story than anything else. I don't want to spoil it.
What about Sandy Rustin’s performance did you like?Sandy's read is filled with such passion, I originally thought the book was read by the author.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?Jenna's ultimate escape is truly captivating. You will literally not be able to stop listening during the last third of the book.
Any additional comments?It's so lame to say this... but this would make a great movie.
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