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G. Tylee

California | Member Since 2009

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8 reviews
39 ratings
80 titles in library
6 purchased in 2013

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Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

UNABRIDGED
- by Steve Martin
- Narrated by Steve Martin
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 3 mins)

By Steve Martin

Narrated By Steve Martin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2059)
Performance
(686)
Story
(685)

In the mid-70s, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. Born Standing Up is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away".
Andrew says: "Fantastic"
"Best book listened to in ages"

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Performance
Story

Would you listen to Born Standing Up again? Why?

Yes, definitely

What other book might you compare Born Standing Up to and why?

Slash's book

What about Steve Martin’s performance did you like?

Steve Martin was great in it,

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

Same title would still work

Any additional comments?

Excellent, you will not be disappointed

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

UNABRIDGED
- by Dan Ariely
- Narrated by Simon Jones
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 27 mins)

By Dan Ariely

Narrated By Simon Jones

Overall
(3064)
Performance
(671)
Story
(663)

In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.
Stephen says: "Well researched, well written, & well read"
"Excellent!"

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A must read, his best work! His follow up is not as good as this one, but this is excellent!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

UNABRIDGED
- by Dan Ariely
- Narrated by Simon Jones
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 18 mins)

By Dan Ariely

Narrated By Simon Jones

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(765)
Performance
(230)
Story
(226)

In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job.
Rand says: "Great Title!!!"
"Fairly good"

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Performance
Story

Worth a listen to but not as good as the first book. Do not regret listening to though.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race

UNABRIDGED
- by Jon Stewart
- Narrated by Jon Stewart , Samantha Bee , Wyatt Cenac , Jason Jones , John Oliver
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 38 mins)

By Jon Stewart

Narrated By Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Wyatt Cenac, and others

Overall
(1653)
Performance
(730)
Story
(721)

Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we here? These questions have puzzled us since the dawn of time, but when it became apparent to Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show that the world was about to end, they embarked on a massive mission to write a book that summed up the human race: What we looked like; what we accomplished; our achievements in society, government, religion, science, and culture - all in a lavishly produced audiobook.
Lee says: "Good book, not great. But let me explain."
"Meh..."

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I'd pass. Hoping it would be more like the daily show and about current topics but it's more of a novelty book rather than anything of any substance. Maybe laughed twice. Maybe the actual book would be better than the audio book as some of the readers are not good.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Decision Points

ABRIDGED
- by George W. Bush
- Narrated by George W. Bush
Decision Points

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 3 mins)

By George W. Bush

Narrated By George W. Bush

Overall
(901)
Performance
(274)
Story
(280)

In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings listeners inside the Texas governor's mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for numerous historic and controversial decisions.
Dedrea says: "Loved this book!"
"Great!"

Overall
Performance
Story

Excellent book and an honest and open look at the major points in Bush's presidency.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
SuperFreakonomics

UNABRIDGED
- by Steven D. Levitt , Stephen J. Dubner
- Narrated by Stephen J. Dubner
SuperFreakonomics

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 28 mins)

By Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Narrated By Stephen J. Dubner

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2345)
Performance
(776)
Story
(779)

SuperFreakonomics challenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as: How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa? What do hurricanes, heart attacks, and highway deaths have in common? Can eating kangaroo save the planet? Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else.
Rich says: "Worth Your Time"
"Awesome"

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Performance
Story

Better than the first one! More interesting and easier to listen to than the first book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The UNOFFICIAL Facebooker's Social Survival Guide

UNABRIDGED
- by Sarah Herman , Lucy York
- Narrated by Lucy York
The UNOFFICIAL Facebooker's Social Survival Guide

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 35 mins)

By Sarah Herman, Lucy York

Narrated By Lucy York

Overall
(2)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

Ever woken from a night of revelry to find your drunken antics the subject of a tagfest? Ever accidentally wall-posted yourself into a relationship row or been hunted by a school-days stalker? If your real social life is dying a death at the hands of your virtual one, fear not, Facebookers - help is just a little book away.This cheeky unofficial guide will show you how to navigate the perilous pitfalls of life online while having as much fun as possible.
G. Tylee says: "Not exactly what I was after"
"Not exactly what I was after"

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The description of the book sounds like it'll help you recognize how people react and what to do on facebook and how to not look like a stalker! But it doesn't, it's probably best for someone 17 and under as it's just basic advice.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution

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- by Richard Dawkins
- Narrated by Richard Dawkins , Lalla Ward
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 45 mins)

By Richard Dawkins

Narrated By Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward

Overall
(44)
Performance
(10)
Story
(10)

In The Greatest Show on Earth Richard Dawkins takes on creationists, including followers of 'Intelligent Design' and all those who question the fact of evolution through natural selection. Like a detective arriving on the scene of a crime, he sifts through fascinating layers of scientific facts and disciplines to build a cast-iron case: from the living examples of natural selection in birds and insects.
G. Tylee says: "Genius"
"Genius"

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Performance
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Helps arm you with the right knowledge to defend evolution and debate with reason on religion. An excellent tool and a must listen to audio book for anyone with questions or curious about the subject.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful