5 Stars for Raising Cubby: A Father and Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors and High Explosives (audiobook) by John Elder Robison read 5 Stars for Raising Cubby: A Father and Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors and High Explosives (audiobook) by John Elder Robison read by the author.
This is a loving tribute to a son who is extremely intelligent but may be lacking in some modern sensibilities. The book chronicles the life of the father and an overview of raising his son. And it ends with a parent’s worst nightmare, his son is facing multiple felony charges that could land him in prison for several decades. For me, one of the most fascinating things about this book is that the author is the brother of Augusten Burroughs who wrote Running With Scissors. They would have one crazy family reunion if they all got together. And I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Asperger Syndrome or autism. ...more
4 Stars for How to Ruin Your Life (audiobook) by Ben Stein read by the author.
I just love Ben Stein’s very dry sense of humor. I remember first seein4 Stars for How to Ruin Your Life (audiobook) by Ben Stein read by the author.
I just love Ben Stein’s very dry sense of humor. I remember first seeing him in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and then later on his game show on MTV. He has an interesting way of cutting through the nonsense and relating to people. And in this book he shows how if you exhibit some of these traits then you’re on the right track to ruin your life. Unfortunately most of the people that need to hear this will never read this book. ...more
4 Stars for Two Women Walk Into a Bar (audiobook) by Cheryl Strayed.
The author’s mother in-law is given weeks to live so Cheryl and her husband try a4 Stars for Two Women Walk Into a Bar (audiobook) by Cheryl Strayed.
The author’s mother in-law is given weeks to live so Cheryl and her husband try and come to terms with how her mother in-law has treated her. The relationship was sometimes loving but often it was cold and distant. But they took those final days to try and understand as they were saying goodbye. ...more
4 Stars for The Driving Machine: A Design History of the Car (audiobook) by Witold Rybczynski read by Lyle Blaker.
It was interesting to hear another 4 Stars for The Driving Machine: A Design History of the Car (audiobook) by Witold Rybczynski read by Lyle Blaker.
It was interesting to hear another view of how car design has evolved. The author seems to have a fondness for European cars and included many popular designs. And of course many American cars were highlighted too. The author did a fine job of describing the cars and their design characteristics and I’ve seen most of the cars that were described but there were a few cars that I just couldn’t remember what they looked like and I was wishing that I could see a picture. I guess that’s a problem with audiobooks. I really wouldn’t recommend this audiobook for anyone who isn’t already familiar with automotive design. ...more
5 Stars for Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America’s Favorite Beer by Anson Frericks read by Kirby Heyborne.
It was interesting to he5 Stars for Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America’s Favorite Beer by Anson Frericks read by Kirby Heyborne.
It was interesting to hear the history of this iconic brand. How the Busch family founded the company and how the different generations of the family had success and made new innovations. But then the financial crisis of 2008 left the company vulnerable to takeover. The Busch family ultimately lost their company and the new Brazilian ownership had different strategies for success. And then Wall Street started applying new pressures to conform and ultimately this led to the disaster. But it’s not too late to turn things around. From the author’s inside knowledge of the company, he lays out a compelling plan to help the company regain its top spot in the market. ...more
4 Stars for Catch Me If You Can (audiobook) by Frank W. Abagnale read by Barrett Whitener.
This is the most amazing con stories that I’ve ever heard. 4 Stars for Catch Me If You Can (audiobook) by Frank W. Abagnale read by Barrett Whitener.
This is the most amazing con stories that I’ve ever heard. It’s really entertaining, the cons keep getting bigger and bigger. But I’m starting to wonder about this true story and is this book part of the con?...more
4.5 Stars for You Can’t Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We’re All In this Together (audiobook) by Kat Timpf read by t4.5 Stars for You Can’t Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We’re All In this Together (audiobook) by Kat Timpf read by the author.
This a wonderful deep dive into the world comedy and culture. And why it’s so important to be able to say what you mean. We also get some interesting details about the author’s life in and out of her life in comedy. ...more
5 Stars for Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations (audiobook) by Alton Brown read by the author.
It was interesting to hear how Alton Brown got his5 Stars for Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations (audiobook) by Alton Brown read by the author.
It was interesting to hear how Alton Brown got his start in cooking and how his cooking shows got there start. It was really a treat for me to hear how he developed his turkey recipe. I fondly remember using that recipe for my first Thanksgiving dinner and what a success it was. ...more
2 Stars for Bad as I Wanna be (audiobook) by Dennis Rodman and Tim Keown read by Tim Keown.
This was really disappointing. There must be a better biog2 Stars for Bad as I Wanna be (audiobook) by Dennis Rodman and Tim Keown read by Tim Keown.
This was really disappointing. There must be a better biography of Dennis Rodman. When I started this audiobook I didn’t realize just how short it was. It’s abridged. What is the point of publishing a book about one of the most interesting NBA players and making it an hour long? There is no ending to the story, it just abruptly stops. And Dennis doesn’t narrate it, the ghostwriter reads it.
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2 Stars for Bad as I Wanna be (audiobook) by Dennis Rodman and Tim Keown read by Tim Keown.
This was really disappointing. There must be a better biography of Dennis Rodman. When I started this audiobook I didn’t realize just how short it was. It’s abridged. What is the point of publishing a book about one of the most interesting NBA players and making it an hour long? There is no ending to the story, it just abruptly stops. And Dennis doesn’t narrate it, the ghostwriter reads it....more
5 Stars for Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel (audiobook) by Jeannette Walls read by the author.
This is a must read for everyone who loved Glass C5 Stars for Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel (audiobook) by Jeannette Walls read by the author.
This is a must read for everyone who loved Glass Castle. This is the story of the grandmother with a can’t quit attitude. At fifteen she rode her horse five hundred miles to take a job as a teacher in a very small town. She did this by herself and with only an eighth grade education. She went on to learn to drive and fly planes and run a ranch. And of course she raised a rather unconventional family. And the best part for me was that so much of the story took place in Arizona. I just love when the story takes place in places that I’ve been. ...more
5 Stars for The Glass Castle: A Memoir (audiobook) by Jeannette Walls read by the author.
This is a fascinating story but I have to stop and make sure5 Stars for The Glass Castle: A Memoir (audiobook) by Jeannette Walls read by the author.
This is a fascinating story but I have to stop and make sure that this was actually a memoir. It really sounds more like fiction but if it was fiction I’m not sure that it would be believable. And I love the fact that the story starts out in Phoenix, I’m definitely going to follow this author now that I know that she’s from my hometown. ...more
4 Stars for Never Leave The Dogs Behind: A Memoir (audiobook) by Brianna Madia read by the author.
I really got pulled into this one by the cover. I w4 Stars for Never Leave The Dogs Behind: A Memoir (audiobook) by Brianna Madia read by the author.
I really got pulled into this one by the cover. I was interested in a story about a woman and her dogs. I didn’t know anything about the author and I didn’t know anything about her online fame. It was sad to hear about her failed marriage and her mental state that made her move to Moab Utah. And I was really disturbed to find out what she really meant by the title of the book. ...more
4 Stars for I Choose Darkness (audiobook) by Jenny Lawson read by the author.
I enjoyed these fun holiday stories. It’s always great to hear about the4 Stars for I Choose Darkness (audiobook) by Jenny Lawson read by the author.
I enjoyed these fun holiday stories. It’s always great to hear about the crazy things Jenny gets into. ...more
4 Stars for A Safe Girl to date (audiobook) by Casey Plett read by the author.
It was interesting getting to hear the author’s perspective as a trans 4 Stars for A Safe Girl to date (audiobook) by Casey Plett read by the author.
It was interesting getting to hear the author’s perspective as a trans woman going through life. This book is about several of her experiences with family and friends as she tries to fit in. ...more
5 Stars for From Under the Truck: A Memoir (audiobook) by Josh Brolin read by the author.
So much of this man’s life is so absurd and chaotic it would5 Stars for From Under the Truck: A Memoir (audiobook) by Josh Brolin read by the author.
So much of this man’s life is so absurd and chaotic it wouldn’t be believable if it was just been a fictional story. No mother could be that irresponsible. They wouldn’t force a kid to get bitten by a tiger would they? It’s fun to see how the kid from Goonies grew up and became a movie star. But there’s no chance I would have wanted to trade places with him. ...more
3 Stars for The Spy (audiobook) by Paulo Coelho read by Hillary Huber and Paul Boehmer.
This was kind of disappointing. I really wanted to learn about3 Stars for The Spy (audiobook) by Paulo Coelho read by Hillary Huber and Paul Boehmer.
This was kind of disappointing. I really wanted to learn about Mata Hari but this biography just seemed so slanted. I recognized her name but I really didn’t know anything about her. And this book just seems to proclaim her innocence and show her accusers misguided. But it really feels like a lot of her story was left out. ...more
4.5 Stars for Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick (audiobook) by Molly Ringwald read by the author.
It was g4.5 Stars for Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick (audiobook) by Molly Ringwald read by the author.
It was great getting caught up on what’s been going on in Molly Ringwald’s life, she is one of my favorite stars from the 80’s. It was interesting to hear how she has transformed her self from the forever teenager. She has found new roles on film and stage and she still has an amazing style. ...more
4 Stars for Willie Nelson’s Letters to America (audiobook) by Willie Nelson and Turk Pipkin read by Turk Pipkin.
It was fun getting to listening to Wi4 Stars for Willie Nelson’s Letters to America (audiobook) by Willie Nelson and Turk Pipkin read by Turk Pipkin.
It was fun getting to listening to Willie’s thoughts on everything as he went through the lockdown. It’s too bad that they weren’t in his voice but I’m sure he needs to save his voice for singing. ...more
5 Stars for Home (audiobook) by Whitney Hanson read by the author.
It was a great treat getting to listen to my favorite YouTube poet read her work in5 Stars for Home (audiobook) by Whitney Hanson read by the author.
It was a great treat getting to listen to my favorite YouTube poet read her work in more of a long form. I love hearing her journey through life as she experiences heartbreak and sadness as she is in search of the right partner to share her life with. ...more
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