• The Better Part of the End of the Road

  • By: Tom Bodett
  • Narrated by: Tom Bodett
  • Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)

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The Better Part of the End of the Road

By: Tom Bodett
Narrated by: Tom Bodett
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Publisher's summary

The author of The End of the Road and Small Comforts returns to his fictional Alaska town, The End of the Road, to present more unforgettable stories about its colorful inhabitants and their doings.
©2009 Tom Bodett (P)2009 Random House Audio

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Tom for President!

All of Tom’s books have been great so far, and having him read them is even better!

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Bodett never disapoints

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

I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a relaxed read

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Better Part of the End of the Road?

There was not just one, its the entire book, a true bit of Alaska life

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

Yes, and as always its a grand preformance

If you could rename The Better Part of the End of the Road, what would you call it?

I would not rename

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Another touching addition to the series

Tom Bodett's End of the Road series is a collection of beautifully told stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad... always full of heart. There is nothing else like it.

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Brilliant storytelling

Where does The Better Part of the End of the Road rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best combination of story and voice I've ever heard. I hardly remember this fellow, but am now going to find the rest of his stuff.

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

Imagine if Garrison Keillor was four times as funny and had a pleasant voice.

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Another great visit to the End of the Road

It's always good to check in and see how the folks are doing in The End of the Road , Alaska . Always a good place to visit . Some times I even think about settling down there .

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Another great set of stories

I love listening to Tom Bodett stories his storytelling is amazing. Makes you long to live there.

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