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Paul

Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Member Since 2007

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  • The Pallbearers: A Shane Scully Novel | [Stephen J. Cannell]
    The Pallbearers: A Shane Scully Novel
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    The Pallbearers: A Shane Scully Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Stephen J. Cannell
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (103)
    Performance
    (28)
    Story
    (28)

    Abandoned by his parents as an infant, Scully was reared in an orphanage, Huntington House. The only positive thing in his young life was the attention of the Home’s director, Walter “Pop” Dix. Pop, an avid surfer, would take a small group of kids for early morning surfing. He was the father none of them ever had. That was 30 years ago. Now, Shane is forced to revisit these memories when Pop is found dead, the victim of an apparently self-inflicted shotgun blast.

    A User says: "Cannell's best (so far)"
    "Cannell's best (so far)"
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    This one has all the grit and sarcasm of my favourite T.V. creation of Stephen J Cannell "The Rockford Files". As a bonus it packs an emotional punch that had me in a puddle of tears along the way but especially at the end. My only disappointment was that it was WAY too short.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything | [Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner]
    Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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    Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
    • Narrated By Stephen J. Dubner
    Overall
    (5782)
    Performance
    (395)
    Story
    (397)

    Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime?

    Timothy says: "Fascinating book, despite the title."
    "Very unique and fascinating perspective"
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    Being my first audible listen I was skeptical any fiction let alone non-fiction would grab my attention. His analysis of comparing the corporate structure and economic similarities between street gangs and the fast food business was particularly intriguing. Not too many books would I go back for a 2nd listen but this one I'm looking forward to my 3rd or 4th taste. Like really different but yummy exotic food.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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