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Notes From a Small Island
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 85
After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson, the acclaimed author of such best sellers as The Mother Tongue and Made in America, decided it was time to move back to the United States for a while. This was partly to let his wife and kids experience life in Bryson's homeland, and partly because he had read that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another. It was thus clear to him that his people needed him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Laugh out loud
- By Jennifer A Garley on 22-11-2018
- Notes From a Small Island
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
Excellent as always
Reviewed: 04-01-2021
Mr. Bryson is such a clever man. His writing is brilliant. Mr. Roberts performance is so funny and well done. I do wonder how much he must practice to get the words right. Well done both of you.
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The Inevitable
- Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
- By: Kevin Kelly
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 250
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 220
From one of our leading technology thinkers and writers, a guide through the 12 technological imperatives that will shape the next 30 years and transform our lives. Much of what will happen in the next 30 years is inevitable, driven by technological trends that are already in motion. In this fascinating, provocative new book, Kevin Kelly provides an optimistic road map for the future, showing how the coming changes in our lives - from virtual reality in the home to an on-demand economy to artificial intelligence embedded in everything we manufacture.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good picture of future tech
- By Sarah Collins on 19-07-2017
- The Inevitable
- Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
- By: Kevin Kelly
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Lots of words
Reviewed: 16-06-2019
It would appear that the author and I are of a similar age. I doubt you would find two different types. I find his predictions to be believable and have a good basis for their possibility to occur. I do not take part in his world as I do not do facebook, twitter, instagram, locations tracing or sharing. This is not because of some fear but more because I just don't care about other people. The book is great to listen to as the reader has a lovely voice. It is worth buying as the view is comprehensive and well thought out.