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Debbie

Austin, TX, United States | Member Since 2005

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  • 17 reviews
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  • 7 purchased in 2013
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  • The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and the True Triumph Over the Bold and the New

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Jeremy J. Siegel
    • Narrated By Stephen Hoye
    Overall
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    From one of the world's top investing experts, and the best-selling author of Stocks for the Long Run, comes a book that challenges certain conventional wisdom. Based on groundbreaking research, The Future for Investors makes the case that as an investor you are better off with old, reliable companies, many of whose products have not changed for years.

    Thomas says: "Definately worth reading if you invest in equities"
    "Great Advice!"
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    This book helped me so much! Talks about value investing and why, where to invest, etc. Talks about the key things being reinvesting dividends, getting stocks at good prices (low PE, and PEG of less than .5), etc. Makes so much sense and is interesting! Combines Warren Buffet and Peter Lynch with his own research and findings! Loved it!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By David Sedaris
    • Narrated By David Sedaris
    Overall
    (617)
    Performance
    (548)
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    (546)

    From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences.

    FanB14 says: "Devout Fan Disappointed"
    "Great Stories. Disappointed to Buy Repeats."
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    I love David Sedaris' work. I was disappointed to discover there were repeats in the book, stories from his other books - books that I've already purchased.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Master Swing Trader: Tools and Techniques to Profit from Outstanding Short-Term Trading Opportunities

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Alan S. Farley
    • Narrated By Chris Ryan
    Overall
    (38)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (6)

    Swing trading is gaining popularity as a powerful method to increase returns, and potentially lower risks, by profiting from short-term price moves. The Master Swing Trader explains how traders can use technical analysis, charting, and market sentiment to make trades that hold through price fluctuations and noise with wider stops.

    Ben says: "Noise"
    "Psychology and Personal Demons of Swing Traders"
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    I don't think the title reflects what is in the book. To me it was more of a psychology book. As someone wanting to learn about swing trading, much of it scared me and psyched me out. Oh no, I could me my own worst enemy, etc. blah, blah. But, it does give some good advice to be disciplined, avoid risky trading patterns, etc.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Only Three Questions That Count: Investing by Knowing What Others Don't

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Kenneth L. Fisher, Jennifer Chou, Lara Hoffmans
    • Narrated By Erik Synnestvedt
    Overall
    (62)
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    (13)
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    (11)

    Ken Fisher questions authority. He challenges the conventional wisdom of investing, overturns glib theories with hard facts, and blows up complacent beliefs about money and markets. But the authority he challenges most of all is his own - because challenging yourself, Fisher says, is the key to successful investing.

    Richard says: "The Only Three Questions That Count"
    "Doesn't Work For Me"
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    Compared to "The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and the True Triumph Over the Bold and the New", Fisher's book doesn't work for me at all! Maybe this is just my personal preference. After reading Siegel's book, I felt like I had logical, practical data and research methods to work with on how to invest in stocks. Fisher was too ambiguous for me.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Greg Dean
    • Narrated By Greg Dean
    Overall
    (67)
    Performance
    (39)
    Story
    (36)

    Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy, written by Greg Dean, is a comprehensive guide for people who are funny, want to be funnier, or have dreams of being a stand-up comedian. This first-of-its-kind audiobook demystifies the craft of comedy by breaking it down to the fundamental skills used by professional funny people. Dean lays out these skills in simple-to-understand lessons that are easy to practice and master.

    Scott says: "Solid Advice, Horrendous Delivery. Read it instead"
    "One of the Best Books I've Found On Writing Comedy"
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    If you could sum up Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy in three words, what would they be?

    Practical, like the title says, step-by-step with great examples. Shows you the craft of comedy. Doesn't try to pigeon-hole comedians as people with unhappy childhoods. Just gets to the craft of comedy writing. Entertaining to listen to. Author repeats things a lot, but to me, that just helps the steps sink in better. Helpful exercises too!


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The New Good Life: Living Better Than Ever in an Age of Less

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By John Robbins
    • Narrated By Paul Boehmer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (35)
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    (13)
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    How do you define the good life? For many, success is measured not by health and happiness but by financial wealth. But such a worldview overlooks the important things in life: personal contentment, family time, spirituality, and the health of the planet and those living on it. A preoccupation with money and possessions is not only unhealthy, it can also drain the true joy from life. In recent years, millions have watched their American Dreams go up in smoke.

    Debbie says: "Most of the Information I Already Knew"
    "Most of the Information I Already Knew"
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    Would you try another book from John Robbins and/or Paul Boehmer?

    Yes, I wish there were more of Robbins' books on Audible.com.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Things I didn't know in the book - about toxic chemicals in common personal and household products, bit about the Spelling family dirty laundry, bit about author's family history and his reaction/path to growing up wealthy with a lavish lifestyle.


    Any additional comments?

    Personally, the book disappointed me because I know most of what is in the book. I am dying to read Robbins' earlier books, but, they aren't on Audible, except for the 'Healthy At 100' book which I 100% loved and found to be newly informative. This book had many tips and information I already know. For instance, pigeon holing types of spenders (I find pigeon holing annoying), recommending ways to save money and live greener like carpooling, hand-me downs, spend less, live in a smaller house, etc.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Great Crash Ahead: Strategies for a World Turned Upside Down

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Harry S. Dent
    • Narrated By Harry S. Dent
    Overall
    (50)
    Performance
    (40)
    Story
    (39)

    From the bestselling author of The Roaring 2000s and The Great Depression Ahead comes a work that looks forward, showing listeners how to weather the storm in this new economy that is going to get much worse in the years ahead.

    In his most recent New York Times best-selling work, The Great Depression Ahead, Harry S. Dent predicted the debt crisis that would ensue in the wake of the government’s failed stimulus plan. Dent’s investment advice sees no place to hide....

    Norik000 says: "Very interesting insight and analysis by Dent"
    "Informative But I Already Know Most of It"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Great Crash Ahead the most enjoyable?

    Things I didn't know in the book - about toxic chemicals in common personal and household products, bit about the Spelling family dirty laundry, bit about author's family history and his reaction/path to growing up wealthy with a lavish lifestyle.


    What does Harry S. Dent bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    He's an excellent narrator.


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

    No.


    Any additional comments?

    Personally, the book disappointed me because I know most of what is in the book. I am dying to read Robbins' earlier books, but, they aren't on Audible, except for the 'Healthy At 100' book which I 100% loved and found to be newly informative. This book had many tips and information I already know. For instance, pigeon holing types of spenders (I find pigeon holing annoying), recommending ways to save money and live greener like carpooling, hand-me downs, spend less, live in a smaller house, etc.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Healthy at 100

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By John Robbins
    • Narrated By Raymond Todd
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (81)
    Performance
    (31)
    Story
    (31)

    Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy? In this revolutionary audiobook, best-selling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span.

    B. Humphrey says: "Informative and hopeful"
    "Great Advice on Nutrition and Life!"
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    What did you love best about Healthy at 100?

    Wow, if this author were a preacher, I'd go to his sermons. Great advice not only about how to eat well, but, how to live well. He talks about successful cultures that live a life of loving each other without competition, materialism, criticism and violence, while experiencing an abundance of health and happiness. Beam me up!


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life

    • UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Russell L. Blaylock
    • Narrated By Tom Weiner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (49)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (32)

    Learn how the chemicals and compounds you encounter every day can lead to unexpected health complications and life-threatening disorders. This newly revised edition of Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life covers some of the hottest topics in health and nutrition: heavy metal toxicity; food additives; the vaccine controversy; fluoride poisoning; antioxidants; protecting your brain from the ravages of disease and aging; the role of fats in health; pesticides and other chemicals.

    Debbie says: "Good Tips on Nutrition and Toxins to Avoid"
    "Good Tips on Nutrition and Toxins to Avoid"
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    This book has lots of good tips on what to chemicals avoid and what supplements to take. It's a scary world out there! Mercury, aluminum, MSG and fluoride to name a few. It makes me wonder how polluted my brain and body already are! i agree with another reviewer that this book is challenging as an audiobook. Because, it lists a lot of details about supplements to take, and other chemicals to avoid. It would help if Audible.com offered a supplemental download like they do with some other books. Otherwise, you need to write down notes as you listen. And, it's hard to know all of the spellings. I'd also recommend the book, 'Doctor Yourself' by Andrew Saul. It's also more upbeat.

    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  • Doctor Yourself: Natural Healing That Works

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Andrew Saul
    • Narrated By Patrick Cullen
    Overall
    (38)
    Performance
    (13)
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    (12)

    The human body evolved to live well and fight off disease on a supply of only a dozen or so essential nutrients. Unfortunately, modern meat-laden, high-sugar diets provide catastrophically inadequate levels of those nutrients. Scientific research consistently indicates nationwide vitamin and mineral deficiencies in our country, and we spend over a trillion dollars each year on disease care.

    Mike says: "You Are What You Eat"
    "One of The Most Practical Books on Nutrition..."
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    This is one of the most practical books on nutrition I've read! It not only gives you natural cures for a lot of common illnesses, it gives you inexpensive ones you can try yourself - orthomolecular nutrition using megavitamins, juicing, diet, etc. to treat depression, cancer, arthritis, receding gums, viruses, etc. And, it was entertaining and informative to listen to with common sense, references to other research (Weston A. Price, etc.), personal experience, etc.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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