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Rick Gmail

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  • My Cross to Bear

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Gregg Allman, Alan Light
    • Narrated By Will Patton
    Overall
    (105)
    Performance
    (94)
    Story
    (93)

    As one of the greatest rock icons of all time, Gregg Allman has lived it all and then some. For almost 50 years, he's been creating some of the most recognizable songs in American rock, but never before has he paused to reflect on the long road he's traveled. Now, he tells the unflinching story of his life, laying bare the unvarnished truth about his wild ride that has spanned across the years.

    the dude says: "my cross to bear was awesome"
    "Terrific on all counts"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of My Cross to Bear to be better than the print version?

    What a great read. While it's not at all necessary to have Iived through the eras, the music and the sidebars as an observer, it made it even more of a ride. Recommended to all and especially aspiring musicians as there is solid insight into Gregory's creative process.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    No one could compare to Gregg.


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

    Will Patton is Gregg Allman...can't imagine a better interpretation nor would I invite one.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    While he's no angel, it's great to hear his side


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Fifth Assassin

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Brad Meltzer
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    Overall
    (362)
    Performance
    (297)
    Story
    (299)

    From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White - the hero of the number one New York Times best seller The Inner Circle - discovers a killer in Washington, D.C. who's meticulously re-creating the crimes of these four men. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong?

    Janice says: "I had to stop listening a little bit into the book"
    "Truly a new favorite!"
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    If you could sum up The Fifth Assassin in three words, what would they be?

    What a ride - a terrific continuation of Meltzer's previous release. It was great getting back in touch immediately with the characters. As one who is also interested in presidential history, I found the integrated realism of events that surrounded key presidents, Lincoln most prominently, but others as well, very intriguing. It inspired many search and Wiki inquiries to determine any reality in Brad's basis for some of the plot twists. Truly couldn't put it down - made my commute longer by design. Highly recommended.


    What did you like best about this story?

    plot twists, deep basis for story lines, plenty of surprises


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

    Scott's a favorite - as many have said, he could read the phone book and it would be a must-listen


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

    I was pleasantly surprised and inspired to learn more all along the read


    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • When I Left Home: My Story

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Buddy Guy, David Ritz
    • Narrated By Mirron Willis
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (19)
    Performance
    (19)
    Story
    (19)

    According to Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy is the greatest blues guitarist of all time. An enormous influence on these musicians as well as on Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, he is the living embodiment of Chicago blues.

    Rick Gmail says: "Excellent History and Respect for The Blues"
    "Excellent History and Respect for The Blues"
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    Would you listen to When I Left Home again? Why?

    There's a lot of history here. It is told in a very personal way, fully accessible and very listenable. Great to get such perspective from Buddy Guy and those who were there during this era of Blues awareness.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    No question, Buddy Guy although those he comes in contact with each have their own appeal.


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

    I might. It took a bit to adjust to Willis's performance but once I got into his rhythm it was a joy ride


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

    It makes me want to venture to the areas of the country central to the book and walk the steps Buddy Guy walked alongside so many legends


    Any additional comments?

    It's a terrific compliment to Gregg Allman's book - great background on what was happening in the music industry told through the eyes of a couple of central figures.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Inquisitor

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Mark Allen Smith
    • Narrated By Ari Fliakos
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (48)
    Performance
    (41)
    Story
    (42)

    Geiger has a gift: he knows a lie the instant he hears it. And in his business - called "information retrieval" by its practitioners - that gift is invaluable, because truth is the hottest thing on the market. Geiger's clients count on him to extract the truth from even the most reluctant subjects. Unlike most of his competitors, Geiger rarely sheds blood, but he does use a variety of techniques - some physical, many psychological - to push his subjects to a point where pain takes a backseat to fear. Because only then will they finally stop lying.

    Rick Gmail says: "Engaging story wrapped in narrative that hooks you"
    "Engaging story wrapped in narrative that hooks you"
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    Where does The Inquisitor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It was a surprisingly strong top tier read - story and narrator. Wasn't sure I'd like it but couldn't wait to jump back in on my commute each day to see how it all turned out.


    What other book might you compare The Inquisitor to and why?

    It falls into the Mitch Rapp/Vince Flynn camp - shorter, not as in depth in detail but certainly a fast read with the elements of suspense, revenge and the depths the inquisitor goes to for the truth.


    What about Ari Fliakos’s performance did you like?

    I liked it - took a bit to get used to as the narrator was a new voice for me - but it worked well as it adopted the persona of the key players in the story arc.


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

    Parts made me squirm but not to the point of distraction from the overall story. Just enough to bring you into the inquisitor's mind and persona in full support of the story.


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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