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Eileen

Chicago, IL, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream | [Paulo Coelho]
    The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
    UNABRIDGED

    The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs)
    • By Paulo Coelho
    • Narrated By Jeremy Irons
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2548)
    Performance
    (1296)
    Story
    (1301)

    Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest.

    Linda says: "Marvelous Book & Expressive Reader"
    "More boring than watching paint dry"
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    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    Teen girls


    Would you ever listen to anything by Paulo Coelho again?

    Yes - it was the material that was terrible not the reader.


    Any additional comments?

    There should have been a disclaimer on this book warning audiences who have a relatively knowledgable grasp of the English Language to steer clear.

    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • The Book Thief | [Markus Zusak]
    The Book Thief
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    The Book Thief

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Markus Zusak
    • Narrated By Allan Corduner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2588)
    Performance
    (1225)
    Story
    (1225)

    It's just a small story really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books.

    Sandra says: "Will steal you!"
    "One of my top reads ever!"
    Overall
    Performance
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    If you could sum up The Book Thief in three words, what would they be?

    Human Suffering Love


    What did you like best about this story?

    I had never read a WWII novel from the aspect of what German Families experienced.


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

    Allan has the ability to make your "feel" what you are reading. He takes you to the brink of tragedy and pulls you back!


    Who was the most memorable character of The Book Thief and why?

    It is so hard to choose as all of the characters are mesmerizing. I guess I would have to say Ma Ma. She was such a complex character who kept her true humanity hidden just below the surface.


    Any additional comments?

    Absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone. I thought the parallels to our current political climate was chilling. So much name calling going on - placing labels on people and demanding that we all conform to one groups religious beliefs. Dangerous thinking. I think this should be required reading in High Schools.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife | [Eben Alexander]
    Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife
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    Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Eben Alexander
    • Narrated By Eben Alexander
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (935)
    Performance
    (811)
    Story
    (813)

    On November 10, 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander was driven into coma by a disease so lethal that only 1 in 10,000,000 survive. Seven days later, he awakened with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm that were more real than this earthly one - memories that included meeting a deceased birth sister he had never known existed. Dr. Alexander deployed all his knowledge as a scientist to find out whether his mind could have played a trick on him. In its shutdown state, there was no way it could have.

    Kelly says: "Compelling"
    "Compelling evidence of an afterlife"
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    If you could sum up Proof of Heaven in three words, what would they be?

    Keeps your attention


    What did you like best about this story?

    The final chapter was worth the wait for what was revealed.


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    I thought the book might have been a better read if read by someone other than the author. While I believed what he wrote, he often times lacked the vocal expression of a professional.


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    That the medical field is starting to pay attention to people who detail out of body experiences rather than just dismiss them.


    Any additional comments?

    All in all it was a compelling book. It was a little slow when he detailed the medical proof from the aspect of a neurosurgeron - but I understand that the book was written to help his colleagues in the medical field understand and believe what he had experienced.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0) | [Ayana Mathis]
    The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)
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    The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Ayana Mathis
    • Narrated By Adenrele Ojo, Bahni Turpin, Adam Lazarre-White
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (305)
    Performance
    (268)
    Story
    (262)

    A debut of extraordinary distinction: through the trials of one unforgettable family, Ayana Mathis tells the story of the children of the Great Migration, a story of love and bitterness and the promise of a new America. In 1923, 15-year-old Hattie Shepherd flees Georgia and settles in Philadelphia, hoping for a chance at a better life. Instead, she marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment and watches helplessly as her firstborn twins succumb to an illness a few pennies could have prevented.

    Suzn F says: "Hattie and her Family Tragically Flawed"
    "Great soul searching read"
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    Would you listen to The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0) again? Why?

    Yes. It was a beautifully written book and the narration was of the highest quality.


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

    No


    Who was the most memorable character of The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0) and why?

    Hattie herself. She was such a proud woman but sometimes our pride can have unintented consequences.


    Any additional comments?

    This was such a sad story. I think after reading this you can't help but do some soul searching and reflect on how you raise or are raising your children.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Merry, Merry Ghost: Bailey Ruth Mysteries #2 | [Carolyn Hart]
    Merry, Merry Ghost: Bailey Ruth Mysteries #2
    UNABRIDGED

    Merry, Merry Ghost: Bailey Ruth Mysteries #2

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Carolyn Hart
    • Narrated By Ann Marie Lee
    Overall
    (40)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (18)

    Christmas is a time for family and giving, and a wealthy woman in Adelaide, Oklahoma, is about to embrace both. Discovering that she has a young grandson, the dowager decides to change her will to leave the bulk of her fortune to the young boy, an alteration that stuns the rest of her family. But a scrooge of a determined heir makes sure she never signs the new document. When she is found dead, it's up to that irrepressible spirit Bailey Ruth to save Christmas.

    C1dan says: "Light-hearted romp"
    "Not so Merry"
    Overall
    Performance
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    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    I couldn't get past Ann Marie Lee's monotone voice. Her expression never changes. Dull.


    Has Merry, Merry Ghost turned you off from other books in this genre?

    No


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Disappointment


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • A Christmas Blizzard | [Garrison Keillor]
    A Christmas Blizzard
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    A Christmas Blizzard

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Garrison Keillor
    • Narrated By Garrison Keillor
    Overall
    (16)
    Performance
    (14)
    Story
    (14)

    A wealthy and depressed man (thanks to the economy, he's not quite rich enough to expand his cache of paintings by Vincent Van Guy, the famed Dutch realist) bound for Christmas in the tropics is abruptly summoned home to North Dakota to visit an ailing aunt. He arrives just in time to be trapped there by a blizzard. The electricity goes out, and when it does, figures from his childhood appear, and historical figures too, for a festive candlelit holiday.

    Eileen says: "True Meaning of Life not just Christmas"
    "True Meaning of Life not just Christmas"
    Overall
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I loved this story. It brings to mind how different we all are and if we only take the time to listen we might understand each other. It was funny and thought provoking.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The Christmas Eve dinner party


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

    Yes


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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