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This is a great look at a creative genius.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama is a great look into the mind (and story) of Bob Odenkirk. I really loved hearing about his incredible life and career. I love that he reads it in his own voice. Fantastic read (well, listen).

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Jann says the quiet parts out loud.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

In this book Jann Wenner says the quiet parts about himself and his life at Rolling Stone out loud in a way that, like him, is completely tone deaf. All this time I thought that Rolling Stone was the guidebook to the counter culture- which is is to some extent but it is also run by a man who really does represent everything that there is about the establishment. This book coupled with STICKY FINGERS (also on audible) gives a full picture of how problematic Jann was as the ultimate rock and roll gatekeeper. He wasn't finding great music with his magazine- he was simple helping to market it. Sometimes they got it right but It is painful to realize how many great artists got pushed down because Jann Wenner didn't see any money or opportunity for himself in it. Hopefully that era is coming to an end.

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An intimate look into life, love and loss.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

Michelle Zauner opens up about her incredible career and brilliantly connects it all through her emotional journey with her family (both old and new) and the feelings that with the loss of a parent. It is a beautiful book that - as I turn 50 find myself recommending to people who are in similar situations. A plus.

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A fascinating take on race presented by experts.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

This is an unexpected book that will hopefully help chance perception about how we interact with one another. Saira and Regina pull no punches in their commentary and give an honest and open account of how many people view race in this country. It is well worth a read/ listen.

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Tragic Story, uplifting message, unhappy ending.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

Revisiting the feelings that I had when I read this book the first time around. Perry had it all - and not all of it was good. Sadly he wasn't about to keep in the fight that he was on and his battle ended tragically last week. Not sure if I could read it again without the promise of that happy ending but now it lives on as a cautionary tale and probably will help people who need some encouragement while they face the darkness of addiction and substance abuse.

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An equally poetic look at a poetic masterpiece.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

I received Nebraska as a birthday present for my 9th birthday - the same year that it was released and it helped shape my early love of rock and roll and "street poetry." 40 years later the record is largely regarded as one of the most important records that anyone could have in their collection. Zanes' deep dive into the back story of Nebraska opens up a new lens for us to view this amazing piece of music, art and poetry. It is one corner of Bruce's career that is often ignored -but true fans know that "This is it." Great read.

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Honest take on Wenner - and his time at RS

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

If you are like me then you have a love hate relationship with Rolling Stone Magazine. Sticky Fingers is a great account of he life and times of Jann Wenner that shows him and his story warts and all. I read this one after reading Jann's autobiography and it is interesting to see how these stories line up perfectly. The only real difference is that Jann paints himself as the hero in everything the he does. Hagan paints him as he really is/ was. If you love to love/hate RS like I do- you will love this book.

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Could have been better.

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Reviewed: 11-01-23

This book was enjoyable but I have to say it could have been so much better. It was clearly ghost written- which normally wouldn't bother me but it often didn't feel like it was in Britney's voice. Sadly, she also still doesn't seem to be in control of her own story and that makes it feel a bit disingenuous. It felt a little weird to hear Michelle Williams narrating. It would have been nice to hear it in Britneys own voice but Williams does a great job as a reader.

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Easy "read" to lighting a tough year.

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Reviewed: 12-14-21

In Reading YEAR BOOK one can tell that Seth Rogan has reached a certain level in his life and career where he is comfortable enough to tell the story of his life with a "gloves off" approach. The book feels like you are in the room with Seth as he tells you these wonderful tales of his adventures in Hollywood. Exactly what one might hope the get from a book like this!

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