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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
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I read Scott Jurek's first book and gave it an enthusiastic 5 stars. I loved his story. He had such a strong determination. He was led to something he truly loved and shared that in a great first book. So when he came out with this second book, I was so excited to read it.
I'm disappointed that I'm disappointed. This one didn't work for me. I listened to the audio and I think therein lies the problem. I usually like when authors narrate their own memoirs, but it did NOT work for me here. His wife's voice was grating and he sounded so clinical. I really wanted to like this one, but it wasn't meant to be. I admittedly skimmed parts of this.
I liked his journey, but the audio execution wasn't for me. So 2 stars.
I'm disappointed that I'm disappointed. This one didn't work for me. I listened to the audio and I think therein lies the problem. I usually like when authors narrate their own memoirs, but it did NOT work for me here. His wife's voice was grating and he sounded so clinical. I really wanted to like this one, but it wasn't meant to be. I admittedly skimmed parts of this.
I liked his journey, but the audio execution wasn't for me. So 2 stars.
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April 16, 2018
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April 16, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 11, 2018
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autobiography-memoir
May 11, 2018
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non-fiction
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May 11, 2018 06:17AM
It's so hard to connect with an audio when you can't stand the voice. Lol. Sorry to hear it was a disappointment.
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Melissa wrote: "It's so hard to connect with an audio when you can't stand the voice. Lol. Sorry to hear it was a disappointment."I agree Melissa, voices can ruin the experience at times.
I feel so mean but her voice was so irritating. I’m sure she’s very nice but no.... and she sounds like she’s reading in a flat toned numbly voice.
Eileen wrote: "I feel so mean but her voice was so irritating. I’m sure she’s very nice but no.... and she sounds like she’s reading in a flat toned numbly voice."I agree. Sometimes authors need to let the professionals do it. I just listened to Educated: A Memoir and noticed the author turned the narration over to someone else....and it completely worked.
