Ezekiel Emanuel takes a chronological look at his family's life and their Jewish-American identity while offering keen insights into what shaped him and his two brothers. The author became a doctor, and Rahm and Ari also excel in their fields, politics and entertainment, respectively. Emanuel's narration voice sounds genuine, and his presentation of his brothers is evenhanded. He doesn't allow his own personal stories to dominate; he includes many interesting anecdotes about both of his higher profile brothers. His voice, while suitably emotional at times, is not that of a polished narrator. However, that doesn't mar this well-written memoir of a rich family history and an honest account of the siblings.
Pub Date: 2013
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780385393218
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: yesterday
James Michener tells the real stories behind the man and his books. The recording is read with skill and consistency although the reader does little to enhance the robust, larger-than-life incidents related in the book. Due to the first-person narrative format, there is no opportunity for the narrator to change his voice. This makes some chapters monotonous as they go on and on in the typical Michener style. The listener may also become confused because the stories are not told chronologically. This is not a great choice for the audio format, but Michener fans may stick with it to the end.
Pub Date:
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: yesterday
In a quest for a sense of inner contentment and self-worth, Gloria Steinem brings the reader on a journey of investigation and discovery. Steinem reads the text herself in a straightforward and friendly, but not intimate, presentation which is so easy to listen to it invites repetition--thus ensuring the painless relearning of the lessons of the book. It's difficult to tell from the reading that this audiobook is abridged; each section can stand alone. Nonetheless, the listener wished the book were unabridged. Steinem left me wanting to learn more.
Pub Date:
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Dove Audio
Review Posted Online: yesterday
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