Oh, the Places You'll Go!

By: Dr. Seuss

Narrated by: John Lithgow

Length: 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Here is the incomparable Dr. Seuss' story of an unnamed "you" whose travels through the world involve a series of ups and downs. His ultimate success, however, is "98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed!"

(P)2007 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

"Don't be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss' familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly....Seuss' message is simple but never sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through it all 'There's fun to be done.'" ( Booklist)

Truly fantastic performance.

Truly fantastic performance of a classic book. This motivational classic is great for all ages. The performance makes it even more amazing!!

A call to imaginative arms

Nice and calming even for adults. I wish it were longer. Nice narration. Great words!

For all newborns and graduates.

I give this to all newborns and graduates. Has all the reality of life's lessons as only the good Dr. could relate.

My favorite pick-me-up

for approximately the last 10 years of my life, I have used this audiobook as my own personal cheerleader. as a 12 year old I would listen to it 2-3 times in a row when I needed that extra boost and motivation. Now, at 21, I still listen to it on my way to work occasionally when I need that extra something. I nearly have it memorized. The book itself is a wonderful reminder that life WILL get hard or boring or tiring, but we are still living it. We are going places. The performance by Lord Faarquad- oops I mean John Lithgow- is stellar and hilarious. Absolute 10/10 on this one.

Good book, bad production

It's very annoying when publishers add stupid intro and outro at the beginning and the end. The book is 6 mins total and kids listen to it 2, 3 or more times at a time. This fluff ads about another minute (16%!).

Do you really think that they are interested in your stupid copyright disclosures and trademarks? Use your brain and be more considerate of your little audience.

Audible should really allow to skip this nonsense...

Refreshing

Refreshing even as a college student. This is the first book I bought on Audible yeeears ago (not that I'm really that old), and Dr. Seuss' words disseminate wisdom even now.

I cry every time I read it.

I sought out this narrator specifically, he makes the book what it is. amazing and a favorite.

Inspirational

Love it all time favorite Dr Seuss novel, and last original story published by him.

Just wonderful

UPDATE: You should try listening to this book every morning for a week. It can change your life and rekindle the sense of adventure you had as a child. I love this book BUT, it is that narration that brings it to life and makes it real.

This is what the world needs now (more than ever).

Fantastic!

read so much better than I ever could. lol! my only complaint is that the background music is too loud and competes with the narrator.