| 1. |  | Outliers: The Story of Success
from Hachette Audio
Price: $26.39
Customer Review:
Gladwell provides a novel perspective on why some have made brilliant successes of their careers. Unfortunately, it is long on anecdote and short on analysis of the ecofactors that govern people's lives. There are no lessons for anyone who wishes to emulate Bill Gates. Its still a matter of talent,... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
from Hachette Audio
Price: $15.63
Customer Review:
I'm sure Dewey was a great cat, but this book would have been better as a short story or even an essay. There simply wasn't enough material here about Dewey, the supposed subject of the book. Additionally, I really disliked how the author constantly anthropomorphized him, even going so far as to say... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on R the American Dream
from RH Audio
Price: $13.59
Customer Review:
Reading about history has always been a favorite past time of mine, ever since grade school, especially reading about real people, you know, before they became famous and they lost touch with the "working guy/girl". I also enjoy Frank Capra movies but that's a subject for another review. So, when I... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations One School at a Time
from Tantor Media
Price: $29.39
Customer Review:
Everyone should read this book - its a life changer. However, even better, but for some reason being overlooked by the world, is "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" by John Woods. I don't understand why 3 Cups is being promoted by booksellers and is being given such high profile, where John... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How It Can Renew America
from Macmillan Audio
Price: $35.97
Customer Review:
The problem with this work is that in order for it to be reasonable, one must accept Mr. Friedman's premise: that the earth is getting hotter, flatter, and more crowded. While it is not a stretch to believe these things, he presents them as an emergency. Without the emergency he initially creates... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
from Simon & Schuster Audio
Price: $26.37
Customer Review:
Read this book if you know anything at all about Abraham Lincoln, or very little! The author has crafted a rich, detailed perspective of a man for all seasons, an American for all times. Our country longs for the depth and breath of his wisdom as much now as during the slice of history in which he... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | Marley & Me Low Price CD
from HarperAudio
Price: $10.92
Customer Review:
I had a Lab when I was young. I loved the puppy, but due to circumstances with my parents it had to be given away. I was crushed. So this book did bring back memories because my pup was unruly. Unfortunately I never had a chance to work with her.
Anyway this book touches on how a dog can affect... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
from Tantor Media
Price: $44.09
Customer Review:
Have you ever wondered how banking started? How the South really lost the war? What really happened last year on Wall Street? This book explains the real reason behind nearly every historical event for the past 800 years. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity: A Memoir
from Random House Audio
Price: $21.09
Customer Review:
This book is a real gem...it is funny and serious at the same time. Bill O'Reilly has a knack for telling a story and keeping it interesting, all while making his point. Even if you are not religious, this is a great book. If you are a Christian, it is even better! | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | The Tipping Point Audio
from Hachette Audio
Customer Review:
Malcolm Gladwell writes well. But there is not much substance. Sometimes, there is a point in time something changes dramatically. Sometimes, it doesn't come. These first ones are by definition a Tipping Point. Is there anything really interesting here? Not really. How can a tautology be worth a... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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