4/5 Stars Thirteen Miracles: A Neurosurgeon Meets Jesus by Dean C. Lohse, M.D.

4/5 Stars Thirteen Miracles: A Neurosurgeon Meets Jesus by Dean C. Lohse, M.D.

Narrated by Matt Christenson Run Time: 2 hrs and 22 mins Summary: A short series of nonfiction “war stories” from a neurosurgeon. These are the sort of things one probably wouldn’t have talked about at the dinner table, but might chat over a long walk. Additional Comments: Each tale is started with a few Bible…

Audiobook Reviews: 4/5 Stars Preparing for My First Cockatiel by Laurel A. Rockefeller

Narrated by Karl D. Thornton Summary: Things you should consider before trying to get a cockatiel that will make the bird-owning adventure more fun for you and less stressful for the bird. Additional Comments: The audio is fine, but you may want a written form (paperback or ebook) if you plan to use the advice…

Audiobook Reviews 3/5: Lupus: The Battle Within by Valerie Horn

Audiobook Reviews 3/5: Lupus: The Battle Within by Valerie Horn

Narrated by Kathleen Li Summary: A very detailed look at the author’s life. Additional Comments: this is not a bad account of this lady’s life, but it’s also not really a story. It reads like what it is… a series of compiled journal entries. It’s not like a “dear diary” journal, it’s like a “my…

4.5/5 Stars Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility by Tricia Downing

4.5/5 Stars Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility by Tricia Downing

Narrated by Aven Shore Run Time: 6 hrs, 35 min Summary: The book description essentially tells the entire story, but it’s still worth listening to in full. Tricia Downing, a highly competitive athlete, was struck by a car. The accident left her paralyzed from the chest down. This tells of her painful, long journey to…

3.5/5 Stars: Sally Stanford: California’s Grand Bordello House Madam by Alton Pryor

3.5/5 Stars: Sally Stanford: California’s Grand Bordello House Madam by Alton Pryor

Narrated by Curt Troutwine Run time: 2 hrs, 20 min Summary: It’s actually only about ½ about Sally Stanford. Then, it goes into a litany of about 6-8 other madams. Interesting history, but it reads like a book report. Additional Comments: Please note that I’m not a huge non-fiction fan, so I tend to get…