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Misleading
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Absolutely Delightful!
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Broken Bones is a double set of double stories. The first set is made up of a story Davis's grandmother told about the time his mother broke her arm - twice! The second story in the first set is about how his little brother's collarbone was broken - twice! The second set of stories concerns Davis' neighbors, the Leatherwoods, and explains what happens when two big brothers team up against two little brothers. It also tells us that fathers are always smarter than their sons!
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Excellent
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Storyteller Donald Davis had a very sensible mother. She had a pretty good idea of what boys would do, so she was always on the lookout. As Davis later learned, always being on the lookout is what mamas do. His vigilant but gentle mother gave her son multiple gifts in life and, as we learn in the end, gifts that do not end with her passing.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful stories and a fitting voice to go with it 😀
- By Kara J. Yocom on 11-21-23
By: Donald Davis
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Rainy Weather
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 53 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
Traditional values abound in these hilarious stories from Appalachia: friendship, family, orderliness, humor, and delight in an especially inventive practical joke. In "Rainy Weather", a hound dog with more heart than sense wins everyone's admiration. "Uncle Frank Learns to Speak Polish" finds Davis' famous Uncle Frank making the most of a little foreign language. And, in "Uncle Frank Clean Up the Post Office", cleanliness is next to godliness, and it's also next to hilarity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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great funny book!
- By Kara J. Yocom on 11-25-23
By: Donald Davis
Editorial reviews
Donald Davis spent three happy summers working at the local drive-in movie theater. His most memorable co-worker was "Mrs. Mease, who could tell by looking at a car's suspension how many people were in it." Davis’s gleeful delivery says it all - literally and figuratively. Another co-worker, Mr. Yant, the projectionist, "had the most wonderful and profane vocabulary," which left Donald continually hoping that the man would become irritated. Davis's delivery, with his Southern drawl, presents listeners with an audible picture of a man who "sleeps all day." Even those who've never seen an outdoor movie theater will feel they've missed something special.
Publisher's summary
For Ages 10 to Adult
Critic reviews
"Donald Davis has refined the craft of storytelling into a perfect blend of the oral tradition and creative fiction." (Booklist)
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- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 57 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Braces hurt. Braces look funny. Braces are downright embarrassing. And just about the time you think they're going to feel normal, it's time to tighten them up again. Worst of all, most of us get braces just at that time of life when the last thing we want to do is to look conspicuous, to call attention to ourselves in any way. This new coming-of-age story employs storyteller Donald Davis' trademark descriptions and humor to address the question: is this worth all the pain and embarrassment?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another good story
- By Julie on 07-04-17
By: Donald Davis
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The Grand Canyon
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 48 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
If you have never ridden a mule along a 48-inch wide trail whose ledge drops off, in places, 700 feet to the Colorado River, straight down, you may have difficulty picturing the temporary insanity that leads otherwise responsible adults to sign away the remainder of their natural life expectancy just for the chance to see the Grand Canyon's natural beauty close-up.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Misleading
- By Wes on 12-24-06
By: Donald Davis
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Friends Come Back...and That's a Good Thing
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 59 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
The best friend of our youth has no replacement, ever. Though we may start out as "two peas in a pod", we often lose touch with one another. In this affecting tale of two adults who reclaim their childhood bond after 30 years apart, the comforts of friendship are affirmed with humor and wit.
By: Donald Davis
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Donald Davis Live from Fearrington Village
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story5 out of 5 stars 26
For 16 years, Donald Davis has performed during the Christmas season at Fearrington Village, a unique destination community near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hundreds of people fill the seats in this historic barn, now converted for use as an events venue. Recorded live at Davis's December 15, 2007, performance, this audio captures the familiar and special relationship between a skilled and beloved storyteller and the audience that has sustained him year after year.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfull !!!!!
- By Stevespoonemore on 09-05-22
By: Donald Davis
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Rainy Weather
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 53 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
Traditional values abound in these hilarious stories from Appalachia: friendship, family, orderliness, humor, and delight in an especially inventive practical joke. In "Rainy Weather", a hound dog with more heart than sense wins everyone's admiration. "Uncle Frank Learns to Speak Polish" finds Davis' famous Uncle Frank making the most of a little foreign language. And, in "Uncle Frank Clean Up the Post Office", cleanliness is next to godliness, and it's also next to hilarity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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great funny book!
- By Kara J. Yocom on 11-25-23
By: Donald Davis
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Jack's First Job
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 56 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Four Jack Tales from the Appalachian oral tradition, recorded by a nationally accalimed storyteller. In this collection, Jack has a little trouble adjusting to the workaday world and to personal financial management. Eventually he works hard enough, but his fortunes do not seem to parallel his productivity. Jack finally has to go a bit out of his way to prove himself, meanwhile dealing with a prospective father-in-law who plays hard to get.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You do know Jack!
- By Emmaus Dan on 04-30-16
By: Donald Davis
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Grandma's Boy
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 56 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
Grandma's house was a magical place, and in this vivid memoir, Donald Davis makes it possible for each of us to go back to our own grandma's kitchen, clutter room, living room, and to that immeasurable bed that seemed to swallow us whole. This selection also contains a traditional story Davis learned from his grandmother, one handed down through his family from generations who once lived in Scotland before coming to the Appalachian mountains, about the time that fortune-seeker named Jack made the king mad.
By: Donald Davis
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Grandma's Lap Stories
- By: Donald Davis
- Narrated by: Donald Davis
- Length: 57 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
From the heart of the Appalachian Mountains come these folktales and folk rhymes for young children. In this recording of timeless children's tales, Davis, one of our most gifted storytellers, weaves for a new generation the same tales his grandmother told him as he sat in her lap so many years ago.
By: Donald Davis
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- Kara J. Yocom
- 12-02-23
Great funny lessons for adults and kids
I loves this big along with all the other Donald Davis stories so funny and sweet
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- Paws2rd4vr
- 08-30-22
Tales & Voice for the Ages!
Absolutely Magical! Donald Davis brings extraordinary life to heartfelt characters. Laughter is Best Medicine!
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- C.H.C.
- 12-23-21
Donald Davis NEVER disappoints! 👍
easy listening, always has a point and is often hilarious! We should all be so fortunate to have a fun adventurous childhood!
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