You no longer follow dellstudio

You will no longer see updates from this user when they write new reviews, or suggestions based on their library or recommendations.

You can re-follow a user if you change your mind.

OK

You now follow dellstudio

You will receive updates from this user when they write new reviews, or suggestions based on their library or recommendations.

You can unfollow a user if you change your mind.

OK

dellstudio

Internal Medicine Doctor

COLLEGEVILLE, PA, United States | Member Since 2010

2
HELPFUL VOTES
  • 2 reviews
  • 13 ratings
  • 98 titles in library
  • 11 purchased in 2013
FOLLOWING
1
FOLLOWERS
0

  • The Jewish Audio Bible | [Chaim Miller (translator)]
    The Jewish Audio Bible
    UNABRIDGED

    The Jewish Audio Bible

    • UNABRIDGED (28 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Chaim Miller (translator)
    • Narrated By Dan Lenard
    Overall
    (27)
    Performance
    (12)
    Story
    (12)

    The Jewish Audio Bible is a masterful delivery of the Kol Menachem Chumash (Gutnick Edition) - a much loved, best-selling translation of the Five Books of Moses, with readings from the Prophets (Haftarah cycle). The Jewish Audio Bible skillfully weaves classic Rabbinic interpretations into the translation, offering a timeless perception of the sacred text's multiple layers.

    dellstudio says: "The simpleton English diminished it."
    "The simpleton English diminished it."
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    What did you like best about The Jewish Audio Bible? What did you like least?

    Dan Leonard's voice is nice.


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    This translation uses very colloquial,common English I guess the reason for that was to make it more understandable to someone with a second grade vocabulary or has some sort of cognition defect. So it seems a little comical that G-d would say thinks like "get going!" I guess I am used to the torah being translated with archaic words like "Thou, art, hast. etc." This translation does abolish that sort of thing. The very basic vocab made the text tedious and repetitive. I would also have gotten rid of the advertising too!


    Have you listened to any of Dan Lenard’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    no


    Any additional comments?

    I had never really read the whole Torah before and I was able to get through it with this audiobook but....it wan't easy. It was like forcing my self to finish the vegetables on my plate.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection | [A. J. Jacobs]
    Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
    UNABRIDGED

    Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By A. J. Jacobs
    • Narrated By A. J. Jacobs
    Overall
    (331)
    Performance
    (280)
    Story
    (272)

    A. J. Jacobs tackles his most challenging experiment yet: a yearlong mission to radically improve every element of his body and mind - from his brain to his fingertips to his abs. First, he had to tackle a complicated web of diet and exercise advice, most which is nonsensical, unproven, and contradictory. Second, he had to consult a team of medical advisers. And finally, he had to subject himself, over the course of two years, to a grueling regimen of exercises and a range of diets and nutritional plans.

    Niall says: "A comic tries a little of everything"
    "An entertaining book for who want to get healthy"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Where does Drop Dead Healthy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This book ranks pretty high on my list of favorate audiobooks


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I liked AJ's chemical avoiding aunt not because I am like that but because she admit that she is perceived as nutty.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I liked AJ's trial of the pole dancing class.


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

    Yup


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Report Inappropriate Content

If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.

CANCEL

Thank You

Your report has been received. It will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.