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Christopher

Madison, WI, USA | Member Since 2003

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  • The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession | [Susan Orlean]
    The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession
    UNABRIDGED

    The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Susan Orlean
    • Narrated By Jennifer Meyers
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (145)
    Performance
    (26)
    Story
    (23)

    There is something fascinating or funny or truly bizarre on every page of this true tale of floral obsession: the story of how the head of a famous Seminole chief came to be displayed in the front window of a local pharmacy; or how 700 iguanas were smuggled into Florida; or the case of the only known extraterrestrial plant crime.

    Robert says: "Orchids are just the vehicle."
    "See the movie,"
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    Very boring; no real story, just bits here and there, kinda like reading a dictionary. It pushes you away. However, the movie Adaptation is great, and believe it or not, all of any story in the book is fitted into the movie.

    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  • The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things | [Barry Glassner]
    The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
    ABRIDGED

    The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things

    • ABRIDGED (4 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Barry Glassner
    • Narrated By Barry Glassner, Michael Moore
    Overall
    (106)
    Performance
    (8)
    Story
    (8)

    America is a country gripped by fear. In this widely-acclaimed book, Barry Glassner exposes the people and organizations that manipulate our perceptions and profit from our anxieties. These peddlers of fear (politicians, advocacy groups, and the media) cost Americans dearly, weighing us down with needless worries and causing us to squander billions of dollars to fix mythological problems.

    Steve says: "Well documented critique"
    "Fantabulous"
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    Well worth your time.

    16 of 60 people found this review helpful
  • A Walk in the Woods | [Bill Bryson]
    A Walk in the Woods
    ABRIDGED

    A Walk in the Woods

    • ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Bill Bryson
    • Narrated By Bill Bryson
    Overall
    (2127)
    Performance
    (399)
    Story
    (406)

    After 20 years in Britain, Bryson returned to the U.S. and decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. This is his humorous, inspiring account.

    Jeff says: "Wonderful book, but hardly abridged"
    "Listen to that voice"
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    AHHHHH Bryson, my favorite writer, although ironically I'm never read any of his stuff. I say, Why deprive yourself of his voice, a pleasant mix of british and American, with a nice bass tone. I listen to his cd's over and over again, and I encourage others to do the same. Although his two most recent novels are excellent, it is "A Walk in the Woods" that contains the most Bryson, shown most excellently over his dialogue with "Kats." After listening to this book, don't be surprised if you feel the need to hike a bit of the Appallacians.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea | [Sebastian Junger, Herman Wouk, Patrick O'Brian, more]
    Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea
    NONE

    Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea

    • NONE (6 hrs)
    • By Sebastian Junger, Herman Wouk, Patrick O'Brian, and others
    Overall
    (59)
    Performance
    (0)
    Story
    (0)

    This riveting collection of adventure writing includes the work of The Perfect Storm author, Sebastian Junger. Listen as men and women battle the elements, and often each other, to stay alive, confronting sharks, savage storms, rogue waves, mountainous icebergs, starvation, and their own fear and suffering.

    A User says: "Not worth the time"
    "ehhh"
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    I was hoping for something this was not, I was hoping for something adventurous, but found myself bored.

    7 of 13 people found this review helpful

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