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kris

Garden Grove, CA, United States | Member Since 2012

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Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

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- by Bill O'Reilly , Martin Dugard
- Narrated by Bill O'Reilly
Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 25 mins)

By Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated By Bill O'Reilly

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1240)
Performance
(1098)
Story
(1100)

More than a million listeners have thrilled to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln, the can't-stop-listening work of nonfiction about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history. Now the anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts in gripping detail the brutal murder of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—and how a sequence of gunshots on a Dallas afternoon not only killed a beloved president but also sent the nation into the cataclysmic division of the Vietnam War and its culture-changing aftermath.
Jerry says: "Good book..."
"Clarification of a horrific historical event"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. Historical, detailed, touching

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Kennedy?

As gruesome as it was, the details following the assassination, when Jacquie sat with JFK in the car at the hospital

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet, but I have just purchased Killing Lincoln as a result of how much I appreciated Killing Kennedy

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

Yes. Unfortunately my ipod battery and daily responsibilities made me take 3 sittings to finish it.

Any additional comments?

As hard as parts were to hear, I am glad to get details from an event that happened when I was only 8 years old. I feel like the "dots" have been connected.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip - Confessions of a Cynical Waiter

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- by The Waiter
- Narrated by Dan John Miller
Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip - Confessions of a Cynical Waiter

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 12 mins)

By The Waiter

Narrated By Dan John Miller

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(542)
Performance
(157)
Story
(158)

According to The Waiter, 80 percent of customers are nice people just looking for something to eat. The remaining 20 percent, however, are socially maladjusted psychopaths.
Waiter Rant offers the server's unique point of view, replete with tales of customer stupidity, arrogant misbehavior, and unseen bits of human grace transpiring in the most unlikely places.
Eric says: "Could not turn it Off!"
"Fun, Informative Read"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - I already have. Anyone who has worked in the industry or eats out will enjoy this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Waiter Rant?

When the writer's girlfriend was stiffed by two girls (who turn out to be servers themselves!) and how she reacts to it. We've all been there!

Which scene was your favorite?

Many - but what stands out right now was the rich man with the cheap hooker.

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

No guffaws or tears on this one, it was just an easy enjoyable read. Very similar to Heads in Beds.

Any additional comments?

I appreciate some of the things I learned from this book.
Also, I relived some of my own experiences both as a former server MANY years ago, and as a co-customer with some of the arrogant people he writes about. I've been embarrassed by some of my dining partners in my years. It's funny to hear a server's perspective.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With or Without You: A Memoir

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- by Domenica Ruta
- Narrated by Domenica Ruta
With or Without You: A Memoir

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 17 mins)

By Domenica Ruta

Narrated By Domenica Ruta

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Overall
(25)
Performance
(23)
Story
(24)

Domenica Ruta grew up in a working-class, unforgiving Italian town north of Boston where in the seventeenth century women were hanged as witches. Her mother, Kathi, a notorious figure in this hardscrabble place, was a drug addict and sometime dealer whose life swung between welfare and riches, whose highbrow taste was at odds with her base appetites.
Courtney says: "A real and riveting story-beautifully written"
"Beautifully told story of dysfunction"

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What did you love best about With or Without You?

I always like a success story. So many people have grown up in dysfunction, and it is inspirational to hear of people who survive and thrive whatever craziness they have been through.

What did you like best about this story?

Dominca's cadence and the way she delivers her story, with humor and believability.

What about Domenica Ruta’s performance did you like?

The story is told so matter of fact. She doesn't whine or "woe is me". She doesn't present herself as a victim, she just shares her story...and what a story!

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

Yes, if I could have, I would have.

Any additional comments?

I'm very impressed with this woman. The only thing that puzzles me is how she ever felt herself unattractive. I looked up her picture on line - she is gorgeous!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Farewell to Manzanar

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- by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
- Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda
Farewell to Manzanar

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 59 mins)

By Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

Narrated By Jennifer Ikeda

Overall
(3)
Performance
(3)
Story
(2)

Jeanne Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was uprooted from their home and sent to live at Manzanar internment camp - with 10,000 other Japanese Americans. Along with searchlight towers and armed guards, Manzanar ludicrously featured cheerleaders, Boy Scouts, sock hops, baton-twirling lessons, and a dance band called the Jive Bombers who would play any popular song except the nation's number-one hit: "Don't Fence Me In".
Farewell to Manzanar is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention.
Avalon says: "Freedom subverted"
"What really happened to the Japanese in America"

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

No - I think she did a good job of presenting an important part of history.

If you’ve listened to books by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston before, how does this one compare?

NA

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

As with any Audible book, I feel HEARING the story brings more feeling to it than reading it.

What else would you have wanted to know about Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s life?

I feel she did an excellent job of bringing her story full circle.

Any additional comments?

This is a story that many may NOT want to hear about, but we should. I'm always amazed that this type of thing, as with segregation, occurred in MY lifetime. It saddens me to think that people can treat people who are "different" as they have been treated. God bless Jeanne and her family and other Japanese who went through this.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story

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- by Carol Burnett
- Narrated by Carol Burnett
Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 25 mins)

By Carol Burnett

Narrated By Carol Burnett

Overall
(20)
Performance
(17)
Story
(17)

In this beautiful and poignant tribute to her late daughter, award-winning actress and New York Times best-selling author Carol Burnett presents a funny and moving memoir about mothering an extraordinary young woman through the struggles and triumphs of her life.
Sharon says: "Poignant!"
"Touching and Enjoyable"

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What made the experience of listening to Carrie and Me the most enjoyable?

Learning about the special relationship Carrie and Carol had.

What other book might you compare Carrie and Me to and why?

none

What about Carol Burnett’s performance did you like?

Her recollections of tender moments, funny moments, and troubled times. My favorite was hearing about the fiasco with the taxi when she was late in her pregnancy.

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

A celebrity's account of what could be any mother's story.

Any additional comments?

Something so unique to Audible books...I loved HEARING Carrie's song rather than just seeing in on a page.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

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- by Jacob Tomsky
- Narrated by Jacob Tomsky
Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 8 mins)

By Jacob Tomsky

Narrated By Jacob Tomsky

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Overall
(206)
Performance
(193)
Story
(195)

Jacob Tomsky has worked in hotels for more than a decade, doing everything from valet parking to manning the front desk. He's checked you in, checked you out, separated your white panties from the white bed sheets, parked your car, tasted your room service, cleaned your toilet, denied you a late check out, given you a wake-up call, eaten M&Ms out of your mini-bar, laughed at your jokes, and taken your money. And in Heads in Beds, he pulls back the curtain on the hospitality business.
Abigail says: "Funny, honest writing."
"A Traveler's MUST READ"

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Would you listen to Heads in Beds again? Why?

Yes - it is funny and informative

What other book might you compare Heads in Beds to and why?

None - it's in a class by itself!

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

His tone and his sarcasm which makes it even better.

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

If you've ever stayed in a hotel, you MUST see this.

Any additional comments?

Great book. Not only is it funny and entertaining, it is informative and educational. A must read for travelers.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If You Ask Me

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- by Betty White
- Narrated by Betty White
If You Ask Me

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 17 mins)

By Betty White

Narrated By Betty White

Overall
(304)
Performance
(238)
Story
(235)

It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between. Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she tackles topics like friendship, romantic love, aging, television, fans, love for animals, and the brave new world of celebrity. If You Ask Me mixes her thoughtful observations with humorous stories from a seven- decade career in Hollywood. Longtime fans and new fans alike will relish Betty's candid take on everything....
Martha says: "A delightful visit"
"Can Betty Be My Gramma?"

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Where does If You Ask Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Upper middle. It was just a fun easy listening book.

Would you recommend If You Ask Me to your friends? Why or why not?

Sure. Who doesn't love Betty White? And who doesn't love hearing stories from our more seasoned citizens!

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

No

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

Her love for Allen Ludden is very touching, but I replayed the chapter about Coco over and over, getting emotional each time. I've repeated the story to many friends. Her love of animals is wonderful. I wish I were in her position so I could experience some of her animal encounters.

Any additional comments?

Betty White is someone all of us can learn something from and enjoy spending time with...even if it's only through an audiobook.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dispatches from the Edge

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- by Anderson Cooper
- Narrated by Anderson Cooper
Dispatches from the Edge

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 6 mins)

By Anderson Cooper

Narrated By Anderson Cooper

Overall
(288)
Performance
(44)
Story
(47)

Striking, heartfelt, and utterly engrossing, Dispatches from the Edge is an unforgettable memoir that takes us behind the scenes of the cataclysmic events of our age and allows us to see them through the eyes of one of America's most trusted, fearless, and pioneering reporters.
Andrew says: "A Powerful Listen"
"Fascinating Man and Life"

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What made the experience of listening to Dispatches from the Edge the most enjoyable?

First I'm a fan of Anderson. This book just made me more so. He leads a fascinating life and thru this book you see how humble he remains. He has seen and been thru so many things and I love how effortlessly and honestly he shares those experiences.

What other book might you compare Dispatches from the Edge to and why?

Closest would be Killing Kennedy by O'Reilly. I enjoy both of their factual, simple delivery.

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

No. If he has more for me to read - please advise!

If you could give Dispatches from the Edge a new subtitle, what would it be?

Probably the same as my review Headline...Fascinating Man, Fascinating Life

Any additional comments?

I couldn't stop listening when he talks of Katrina. The way he approaches situations and how he shares his facts is so compelling.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
They Made a Monkee Out of Me: The Only Authorized Story

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- by Davy Jones
- Narrated by Davy Jones
They Made a Monkee Out of Me: The Only Authorized Story

ABRIDGED (2 hrs and 55 mins)

By Davy Jones

Narrated By Davy Jones

Overall
(24)
Performance
(17)
Story
(17)

Davy Jones was a young aspiring actor when he was cast in a new television series called The Monkees. In this upbeat, entertaining autobiography, he recounts his career from its beginnings through the 1980s Monkees reunion and revival.
Judith McKenzie says: "the depths of his heart"
"Great title, confusing listen"

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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I think something may have been wrong with it. It listed only 3 chapters on my ipod but it went on to 4 then 5 then jumped up to the teens and went from 13 to 15 then 18 or something like that. I didn't mind missing that much because it was a hard listen anyway.

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

I loved Davy Jones (and was saddened when he passed away) but through this book I felt his storytelling fell short. He would have a big lead up to a situation or memory, then it just drops off and next thing you know there's a silence and a new chapter.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Davy Jones?

I think he was okay. I think my issue is more with the STORY than his narrating.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I liked the end when he talks about each Monkee.

Any additional comments?

Just disappointing and I had such high hopes.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture

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- by Andy Cohen
- Narrated by Andy Cohen
Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 37 mins)

By Andy Cohen

Narrated By Andy Cohen

Overall
(250)
Performance
(233)
Story
(230)

From a young age, Andy Cohen knew two things: He was gay, and he loved television. Now presiding over Bravo's reality-TV empire, he started out as an overly talkative pop-culture obsessive, devoted to Charlie's Angels and All My Children - and to his mother, who received daily letters from him while he was at summer camp, usually reminding her to tape the soaps. In retrospect, it's hard to believe that everyone didn't know that Andy was gay; still, he remained in the closet until college. Finally out, he embarked on making a career out of his passion for television.
Roberta says: "If you're depressed, listen to this book!!!"
"He Turned Me Around"

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If you could sum up Most Talkative in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining, Hysterical, Lovehim!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Evelyn! She's a kick, I love how Andy talks about her. I got the feeling they have a genuine love between them and beautiful acceptance of each others quirks.

What about Andy Cohen’s performance did you like?

He is really speaking to the listener, not just reading words on a page. The whole thing, from start to finish was wonderfully amusing.

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

I laughed regularly throughout the book. But the most surprising thing was how much I now love Andy Cohen. I don't know what made me buy this book because I've never been a fan of his. I only saw WWHN (or whatever his show is called) a few times, and quite frankly, what I knew of him I didn't like. So I don't know why I bought the book. HOWEVER, I am glad I did and I am now a huge fan of Andy's. I want to be one of his "besties".

Any additional comments?

An absolute MUST READ or HEAR.Oh - and poor Jill Zarin....so desperately trying to get attention with the whole dog thing. That really surprised me considering she's got a wonderful family (love her husband). I loved getting all the behind the scenes stuff that only Andy could tell.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ten Years Later

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- by Hoda Kotb
- Narrated by Hoda Kotb
Ten Years Later

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 23 mins)

By Hoda Kotb

Narrated By Hoda Kotb

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(27)
Performance
(24)
Story
(23)

Through years of perseverance, purpose, and passion, Hoda Kotb landed a spot with Kathie Lee on the Today show, won numerous journalism awards, and gained valuable life lessons. Now, after captivating audiences in her blockbuster memoir Hoda, she turns to stories about others who have undergone personal transformation against great odds. In Ten Years Later, Hoda chronicles six amazing stories by identifying a game-changing event in her subjects’ lives and then revisiting those lives a decade later.
kris says: "Hoda Hits it Out of the Park!"
"Hoda Hits it Out of the Park!"

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If you could sum up Ten Years Later in three words, what would they be?

Inspiration and Admiration

What other book might you compare Ten Years Later to and why?

None that I've read so far

Which scene was your favorite?

All scenes are equally fascinating and or enlightening

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole thing kept me interested and wanting more.

Any additional comments?

I always wonder what happens to people we hear about on TV shows, in the news, etc. FINALLY a book that brings us up to date with amazing people from different walks of life.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful