Excellent Audio and Helpful Book
927159
Really nice to have the cds with the book, and in such a nice presentation.  I very much like the orchestration and production, and the individual singers of this production. A wonderful way to learn the opera.
680888
The audio is superb, and the book logically develops basic language skills (not much video, but it opened seemlessly, too).  The book seems to get poor reviews when it can't be opened on certain devices (and conversely great reviews when it works well on other devices).  My copy opened easily and worked perfectly.  Be sure your device is compatible and you'll be happy with this book.
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I got the audio version from Audible. It is read by the author (OT: Read by the author is generally a great plus, and some of my very favorite audio books are rated higher than the written due to the authors reading be it Peterson, Neil Gaiman or William F, Buckley).

I found the style very easy to follow in audio, and the passion he reads certain sections is evident. The phrases he emphasizes and pacing also help bring his meaning forward. To be clear, though, he definitely has a Canadian accent / speech patterns, not the more classic Mid Atlantic narrator voice.

The section on "don't let your kids do things that will make you dislike them" is gobsmackingly obvious, and more honored in the breech than in observance. It is his focus on the duties of parent's the prepare kids for the future, not be besties, that is refreshing.

Given the notoriety of his interviews, I see how people may come at this book with a bias / filter. I urge you to step back and look at this as the advice of a counselor to a patient. Realize this is a message on a personal level he is trying. He to help individuals do better, no matter their circumstance, not change the government, the world or anything.
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As the director of a sales team, I am a fan of Zig Ziglar's material.  This is one of the best audio books from Zig Ziglar on sales that I have listened to.  It is clear, professional, gives practical suggestions, and is done with great respect for the customer.  Powerful persuasion.  I like this audio book.
673673
Listening to this book on the audio was really great. She reader was easy to listen to. Sleep Donation was interesting and intriguing. I kept wanting to know why sleep was needed from children. I would definitely recommend to a friend.
3884150
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is helping me so much. I listen and re-listen to the chapters in this book.
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I "read" the audio version of this book and I plan to buy the hard copy to use in a study group. I like to hear the audio version of a book in the author's voice, because it adds to my understanding of the intent behind the words.
If you are like me, you have a mix of friends along the "very conservative - very liberal" theological continuum. Our church has a Sunday School class with just such a dilemma - what do you chose to study? We take turns. One person recommends a book (or compelling DVD) and we study that, then another person recommends something completely different, and we study that. This leads to some very lively discussions! The really awesome thing about this kind of "mixed" Sunday School class is that you get to hear all kinds of ways of thinking about the Bible, and it really helps you grow as a person.
One of the study tools that Brian McLaren uses at the end of each chapter in this book are the following "Questions for Engagement" which I think are particularly helpful for a theologically mixed study group:

1. What one thought or idea from today's lesson especially intrigued, provoked, disturbed, challenged, encouraged, warmed, warned, helped or surprised you?
2. Share a story about a time...
3. How do you respond to ...

I believe that God has blessed us all with active and engaging minds and then plunked us down into the middle of groups of people who we often don't agree with. What a great way to grow!
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I started and stopped reading the print edition of this title a few times.
Its not that the book wasn't engaging, I simply kept getting distracted and sidetracked by other projects and books.

I decided to get the audio version and to listen to it during a road trip.
SO glad I did!

Listening to author Darren Hardy walk you through his message personally is a lot more engaging than hearing the words in your own head. the audio program even has additional content that didn't make it into the book.

Darren has a very polished speaking voice and it took me a little while to get used to it even though I listen to his audio interviews in SUCCESS Magazine (of which he is the publisher) every month.  His information and advice has a ton of impact and weight, but is almost softened by how smooth he delivers it.

After listening to the first two discs in the six disk set I realized it was like having Seth Godin speaking in one ear and Jeffrey Gitomer speaking in the author. The calm and zen of Godins audio delivery combined with Gitomers in-your-face content.  It is an odd (but perfect) mash-up.

If you're familiar with Seth Godins book Linchpin, I realize it took me so long to get around to completing The Compound Effect because this was valuable information that the resistance didn't want me to have.
2683017
An easy read to understand ourselves and others.  Especially loved the audio feature of this book.  Gets a little dry in the middle, but pull through as I enjoyed the last third of the book the best
690579
Excellent Book.  I had the audio and easy to follow on the audio.  Also recommend the other two in the series.
3334055
This by far is the best audio book I ever listened to. It has helped me in more ways then I can list here.
3787472
Very helpful and encouraging. Recognize myself and situations. Thank you for this book. An audio version would be nice:)
4874979
This concise volume contains a wealth of information for anyone seeking to begin a career as an audiobook narrator, plus tips and tricks for the seasoned pro. Ms. Barbara Rosenblat IS audiobooks, and as one of the earliest exponents and developers of the craft, she knows her industry inside and out. The wealth of practical, user friendly information she shares in this book, reads like a conversation with a very dear and caring expert friend. Not a word is wasted, nor any advice superfluous. It reads like the thoughtful answers to questions she has been asked by would be audiobook narrators, and those further along in their careers, over the years. The book provides a clear road map and "tool kit "answering all the questions you might ask, if you were in her company. She writes with clarity, wisdom and humor. I wish I had, had this book at the start of my career. It would have saved me a great deal of time,money and angst. It is extremely well written, engaging and entertaining,whilst also being extremely practical and informative. Highly recommended.
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I found this audio book very helpful.  First because the author read the book himself, I was able to hear proper arabic spoken when he recited his Islamic prayers in Arabic. This would have been lost if I had just bought the book.  It was also helpful to hear how he honestly struggled through his final decision to accept Christ as his savior and Lord.  He was very clear about how accepting the Christian Gospel meant rejecting Islam,  rejecting his family and experiencing rejection because of this decision.  The cost he paid to come to faith in Christ was not small thing for the author.  Again the struggles Nabeel faced were real and difficult but it was clear that his desire to find truth outweighed his desire to take the safe route and just accept what he had been taught about Islam from his birth.  His historical analysis of the resurrection and other tenants of the Christian faith compared to the same critical analysis of Islam were, for me, the strength of his personal story.  My faith in the Christian message was strengthened as I listened to him try as he could to discredit the message of Jesus Christ, His death, His resurrection, and His divinity but in the end, he could not.
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The audio version is excellent.  This book fascinated me and it was time and money well spent.  The narration is expert and I could find no fault with the reader.
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Recently, I was introduced to one of Harrison Monarths books and was quickly moved to check out others. I don't often post reviews but I wanted to take the time to do so here. Its a shame that more people haven't posted their insights on this book, Breakthrough Communication. If they had, I might have known about this book sooner. So please, allow me.
First, let me acknowledge how awesome it is that this is available as an audiobook.  While Im an avid reader, I don't often have the spare time I once did to devote to reading. As much as I prefer to get engrossed in the page, its nice to have the option to listen to it while Im driving. Were all busy, right?
 More importantly, I appreciate how clearly the content is presented to the reader as a 4-step program. It would be a little disappointing if a book about communication didn't communicate well.
 I especially liked the section on making meaning and the many ways to get on the radar at work. This book follows up nicely the learning I took away from The Confident Speaker. Very helpful.
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Back on Track tells how to handle the unexpected troubles that life can throw at you.  Deborah Norville shares her experiences with the listener, from being on top as television's new "Golden Girl" to being unfairly vilified by nearly everyone in the media.  Ms. Norville sheds light on what really happened on the Today Show with dignity and class and avoids giving others the nasty, hurtful treatment that was given to her.
Because this is an abridged copy of Back on Track, it lacks some of the details that are included in the hardcover.  What it lacks in detail, it makes up for in its presentation.  What I like about this (and other audio books) is that it is read by the author.  Having the "book" read by a "celebrity" gives the personal touch, that just adds to the enjoyment for the listener. You'll love this audio book from this wonderful, intelligent and inspirational woman.