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Title: The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli

Narrator: Robert Petkoff

Format: Abridged

Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

When Marilyn Monroe became famous in the 1950s, the world was told that her mother was either dead or simply not a part of her life. However, that was not true. In fact, her mentally ill mother was very much present in Marilyn's world, and the complex family dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes is a story that has never before been told...until now.

In this groundbreaking book, Taraborrelli draws complex and sympathetic portraits of the women so influential in the actress' life, including her mother, her foster mother, and her legal guardian. He also reveals, for the first time, the shocking scope of Marilyn's own mental illness, the identity of Marilyn's father and the half-brother she never knew, and new information about her relationship with the Kennedy's - Bobby, Jack, and Pat Kennedy Lawford.

Explosive, revelatory, and surprisingly moving, this is the final word on the life of one of the most fascinating and elusive icons of the 20th century.

Critic Reviews:

"As Taraborrelli brushes away cobwebs of myth and rumor, his remarkable research and fluid writing captures Marilyn's élan, sensitivity, desperation and despair with a haunting intimacy." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Truly was a secret

Would you listen to The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe again? Why?

No , once was enough

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe?

How she lived with her husbands, she truly was abused.

What does Robert Petkoff bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He did a good job with his narration, but I think it would have been better if it was a female narrator.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Marilyn, she really was not a dumb blonde

Interesting but not earthshaking.

A well-performed, well-written biography of an icon. There is nothing startling in the book but it is a good all round account of the life of a Hollywood personality. Marilyn Monroe appears to be yet another personality used and abused by the system prevalent in Hollywood.

I cannot recall having heard the word "however" used more frequently by a writer. It became something of a distraction.

Great!

I never knew how interesting biographies could be. This is a fascinating book about a fascinating woman. A great listen!

Excellent story as well as narration!

This was a very fascinating story and the narrator did a great job in expressing emotions behind the words.

A Fluff Piece

Nothing at all new . If you've read other bios about her life don't even bother with this one.

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Title: Debbie: My Life

Author: Debbie Reynolds, David Patrick Columbia

Narrator: Debbie Reynolds

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-09

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In this frank and witty autobiography, Debbie Reynolds shares her vivid memories of her public and private life: her widely publicized and turbulent marriages to Eddie Fisher and businessman Harry Karl; her experiences with other stars like Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Shelley Winters, Glenn Ford, Robert Wagner, Fred Astaire; her hard-won and enduring relationship with her son, Todd Fisher, and daughter, actress Carrie Fisher; and the fabulous success of her later career in nightclubs, television, and theater. This recording is a unique documentary - the story of Golden Age of Hollywood from the perspective of a survivor, an act of courage from a woman whose screen performances have touched us all.

Members Reviews:

You got to love Debbie!

Would you listen to Debbie: My Life again? Why?

I have!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Debbie: My Life?

Her to be second husband gives here a diamond pin in the shape of a swanjust because they are going to the ballet....but, of course, later steals all her money.t.

What does Debbie Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Debbie is sitting there telling you this story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Elizabeth did Debbie a favor.

Any additional comments?

Just a really good read. I read a lot of political non-fiction and needed the change.This book is just good for your soul.

Told like only Debbie Reynolds could do!

The story was told by Debbie, herself. It was as if she was sitting here chatting away telling her life's story in a very personal way. Her description of happenings gives the listener the opportunity to use your imagination and can picture it all!! Such a talented lady that had quite a sad life when it came to love.

Heart Wrenching

You will become entangled in these events, which are unbelievable..yet true. It couldn't have happened to a nicer person.

To much cut out

This book has so much cut out from its written format I hated it. Read the book not the audible one.

Abridged Too Far

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The whole book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The parts were good but jumped all over the place.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

None stand out as they noticeably cut from one period to another.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Debbie: My Life?

Perhaps the whole book in two parts or just the whole book.

Any additional comments?

Look forward to the unabridged version,

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Title: The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe

Author: Donald H. Wolfe

Narrator: William Atherton, Alyssa Bresnahan

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-09

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The pieces of the puzzle finally lock into place with the testimony of the remaining two key witnesses who have come forward for the first time. Assistant District Attorney John Miner, present at the autopsy, reveals his secret interview with Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's psychiatrist. He also explains why Marilyn Monroe was a homicide victim, and why he is calling for a new investigation and the exhumation of her body.

Newly discovered CIA and FBI files document the dark secret in Marilyn's relationship with the Kennedys, the truth behind her break-up with the president, the shocking facts about the star's last weekend at Cal-Neva, and the many bizarre events that took place at Marilyn's home the day she died.

Members Reviews:

Highly recommended....

...but where is the unabridged version? If this book was only allotted 3 hours, the almost one-third of the book spent on basic biographic information should have been eliminated in place of greater detail in the 'last days' of Marilyn. Still, this is a truly fascinating read.

PLEASE PUT UP THE NON-ABRIDGED

Great...If after listening to this book you still believe the Marilyn Monroe died at her own hand DON'T!!! If what Donald H. Wolfe said is correct, Ms. Monroe was MURDERED!!! We will never know for sure because of all the cover-ups during the period of my growing up. I love this short but informative book on Marilyn Monroe. I never have been a big fan of hers; however, it did not matter to me. WHAT A WONDERFUL LISTEN...INTRIGUE...MURDER...AND CAPTIVATING. The price is right as well. Give THE LAST DAYS OF MARILYN MONROE a listen...You won't be sorry.

Steve

What we don't know is the question

If you could sum up The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe in three words, what would they be?

What really happened?

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Ms. Monroe's death. was it murder or suicide?

Which character as performed by William Atherton and Alyssa Bresnahan was your favorite?

not really sure if there was a favorite but Ms Monroe has always been one of my favorites.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Murder or Suicide?

Any additional comments?

This book is hard to review for me because I am not sure how much we can believe or know is true based on the books and it's research and or evidence

Intriguing!

I have never had much of interest in Marilyn Monroe but that was because I didn't know much about her. She is such a fascinating person and this book about her life is enthralling. I love hearing everything about her life. Great book!

Very informative

This book is well-written and very informative

We get some good insight into with whom Miss Monroe interacted before her death as well as we receive some knowledge to who might have been interested in her death

A great book - I like it

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Title: Magnificent Desolation

Subtitle: The Long Journey Home from the Moon

Author: Buzz Aldrin, Ken Abraham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-09

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The flight of Apollo 11 made Aldrin one of the most famous persons on our planet, yet few people know the rest of this true American hero's story. In Magnificent Desolation, Aldrin not only gives us a harrowing first-person account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure and the ultimate insider's view of life as one of the superstars of America's space program, he also opens up with remarkable candor about his more personal trials - and eventual triumphs - back on Earth.

Members Reviews:

Great Read

Satisfingly technical to keep a geek like me happy... but with a lot of reflection of his entire life so far as well.

Magnificent even though long

The book is long and once I had reached the late 1970's portion of this book I wondered what the rest of the book would be about. But I am VERY glad I read on into the 80's, 90's and 2000's. Buzz is a complex man and has inspired people of multiple generations with his active and long life and his courage. Now he can add one more person he has inspired.

An AA Memoir

Four decades ago we "older guys" saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon. It was one of the most exciting days of our lives and will never be fogotten. The first 20% of Magnificent Desolation tells that story and what a story it is. The middle of the book tells of Aldrin's battle with depression and alcohol. The last pages relate his ideas about the future of NASA and space flight.

This book is not worthy of a man with a PhD from MIT and the military rank he attained. There were no new insights in the voyage to the moon. The story about his depression and alcohol addiction came off as self serving and the sections on how NASA might enhance the space program read like sour grapes. The ability and thoughtfulness of this great American should have shown much brighter. He deserves a better legacy.

Otherwise,for readers who just want to "get to know" this great man, his candor and honesty alone will reward them. It isn't a bad book, it just could have been far more instructive and insightful.

The reading is very good.

Disappointing

This book must be really well written, and is well read, given that it was gripping in parts, and overall enjoyable. Why only 2 stars?

Start with the fact that the first part of the book is great...then you find out that has already been the subject of another book. That has to do with the trip to the moon and his difficulties with depression afterwards.

The middle is long. There is a20-30 minute section on his wife's past. What does that have to do with anything? Do we reallyneed to hear about all the moon references in his engagement and wedding? The man clearly is so full of himself and his trip to the moon, in some respects it is no wonder he had trouble when he got back.

The end is one long rambling dialogue about his vision for space travel. Again, 10-15 minute rehash of his testimony to congress. If i want that, i can probably go into the congressional record and read it myself.

Overall, Buzz comes off as a man who (in his own words) is all about Buzz. Everything is I this and I that. The man made a huge killing off the fact that he happened to be in the right place at the right time.

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Title: Satchel

Subtitle: The Life and Times of an American Legend

Author: Larry Tye

Narrator: Dominic Hoffman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-09-09

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In his hometown streets of Mobile, Alabama, Satchel Paige fired rocks with enough power and precision to bring down a bird or a rival gang member. In the Negro Leagues he fine-tuned a pitch so fast that catchers complained it set their mitts on fire. After a young Joe DiMaggio managed a scratch a single off of him, a Yankees scout wired his bosses, "DiMaggio all we hoped he'd be. Hit Satch one for four."

But racial discrimination kept the Yankees and every other big-league team from signing Paige until he was 42, when he was voted Rookie of the Year. While many dismissed him as a Stepin Fetchit, if not an Uncle Tom, this book makes clear that Paige was something else entirely, a quiet subversive, defying both Uncle Tom and Jim Crow. He pitched so spectacularly that white writers and fans turned out to watch black baseball. He drew the spotlight first to himself, then to his all-black Kansas City Monarchs, and inevitably to the Monarch's rookie second baseman Jackie Robinson.

In the process, Satchel, even more than Jackie, opened the door for African Americans to the national pastime and forever changed his sport and this nation.

Critic Reviews:

"Having known Satchel when I was a young ballplayer, I'm reminded of the man who took over the game with both his superior pitching and his dynamic personality. This book is a must-read that captures the essence of one of the greatest legends in baseball history, Satchel Paige. (Dusty Baker, Manager, Cincinnati Reds)

Members Reviews:

Good story about a baseball icon.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this title to a friend. I found it very insightful into the life of a great baseball player.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I would have loved to listen to this in one sitting, but I just don't have that kind of time.

Any additional comments?

There were a few places where some of the audio was missing, the editing was bad, and there were a few repeated lines.

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Title: Red and Me

Author: Bill Russell, Alan Steinberg

Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez, Bill Russell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In fact, little known to the public, Auerbach and Russell - one a short, brash Jew from Brooklyn, the other a tall, intense African-American from Louisiana and Oakland - were far more than just coach and player. Through 13 years of building a sports dynasty together, one that remains among the greatest of all time, their relationship evolved into a rare, telling example of deep male friendship: confident, supportive, understanding, founded in common goals, even as their feelings remained largely unspoken. They stayed close for the rest of Auerbach's life, despite physical distance and far fewer chances to be together. True male friends are always there for each other, whenever the need or occasion arises.

Red and Me is an extraordinary book: an homage to a peerless coach, showing how he produced results unlike any other; an inspiring story of mutual success, in which each man gave his all, and gained back even more; above all, it may be the best depiction of male friendship ever put on the page. Who would have guessed that such different men could have become such a tightly bonded pair? Few did guess it. Now Russell tells it.

Editorial Reviews:

Basketball star Bill Russell and Alan Steinberg team up to tell the story of Russell's professional relationship and friendship with his coach, Red Auerbach. Russell's first-person perspective of this unlikely relationship will not only provide the listener with a glimpse of the social climate of the 1950s and 60s, but also with a lesson in how two people who come from distinctly separate backgrounds can be alike in many ways. Peter Jay Fernandez effectively utilizes his smooth-as-glass voice to provide listeners with an experience that they surely will not forget anytime soon. Fernandez's eloquent delivery will have listeners savoring every syllable of this audiobook.

Members Reviews:

A Great Walk Through Basketball History

I'm a basketball fan, but even if I weren't, I would have still enjoyed this audio book as much as the most ardent fan.

The only missing is that it would have been even better if we could have enjoyed Bill Russell's one of a kind voice throughout the book.

Very good read for everyone!

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Title: The Happy Hooker

Author: Xaviera Hollander

Narrator: Xaviera Hollander

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-09

Publisher: The Copyright Group

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Xaviera Hollander's life as a call girl and Madam in the US was captured here in her frank 1971 landmark book. Whether this open account is a valid contribution to positive writing about sex at a time when this was a rare phenomena or an unnecessarily racy telling to titillate, it cannot be denied that it makes compulsive listening especially with the author's own voicing.

©2009 Copyright Group; (P)2009 Copyright Group

Members Reviews:

Rebellious Autobiography of a Woman

It is Funny I have read this book when I was studying Dutch literature and my father was hating my book choice and we exchanged some discussions.Now 30 years latter I understand more why, but still the book is a revelation as it was then. I recommend this book to everybody that is slightly rebellious and want to throw out tradition.

This book is an very good written erotic autobiography and is not only recommended for Men but also specially for Women.

Cut short

I read the full lenght novel. And this abridged version leaves a lot to be desired. But xaveiria is sexy as hell.

Loved it!

Would you listen to The Happy Hooker again? Why?

I read the book years ago and recently decided to hear the audiobook. Well, I loved the ride back in time when sex and exploration was thriving in NYC. I highly recommend it!

Read very well

An insight i guess to a hooker back then. generally just a mucky bird and doesnt mind telling you

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Title: Mommywood

Author: Tori Spelling

Narrator: Tori Spelling

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 189 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Tori Spelling might have grown up with everything a girl could wish for, but these days she's just another suburban working mom...whose toddler regularly recognizes her in the pages of Us Weekly.. Welcome to Mommywood, where the stars are two feet tall and your neighbors know who you are before you move in.

Like most parents, Tori wants her children to have the one thing she didn't have as a kid -- a normal family. On their hit Oxygen reality show, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, the starlet and her husband Dean McDermott regularly wrestle dirty diapers, host the neighborhood block party, and tackle temper tantrums on the red carpet. But when the cameras aren't rolling, Tori's still having awkward run-ins with a former 90210 costar at a laser tag birthday party, scooping rogue poo out of the kiddie pool on a resort vacation, and racing to win back her pre-baby body before the media starts calling her fat. For all her suburban fantasies, Tori Spelling is no June Cleaver.

With the same down-to-earth wit that made her entertaining memoir sTORI telling a #1 New York Times best-seller, Tori tells the hilarious and humbling stories of life as a mom in the limelight. From learning to be the kind of parent her own mother never was to revealing what it's like to raise a family while everyone is watching, Mommywood is an irresistible snapshot of celebrity parenthood that you won't get from the paparazzi.

Members Reviews:

Perfect Tori!

This was an adorable book with many laugh out loud moments and even a few tears. A great easy listen, perfectly read by Tori. Definitely not an American classic but most definitely a loveable harmlessly amusing book. I also rec sTori Telling.

Mommywood

Tori Spelling tries to explain herself just a little too much. She sounded like a spoiled whiny grown up child who can't seem to see beyond herself. Not really worth the read...

Cute and interesting

I didn't expect to enjoy this book, but I really did! Tori is very upbeat and suprisingly real in this take on her life as a mother. I've never watched her show, but if I catch it on now, I actually might. I had a couple of good laughs and enjoyed the ride.

ANOTHER GREAT ONE!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't stop listening. I listened to 3 of her 4 books in ONE week. Made cleaning, household chores, and other mindless things fun!!! Her jokes are funny and I can relate to so many of her issues.....I just loved it!!!

Great Book

Loved It!! It's well written and well read. Listened to it straight through. Great Book.

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Title: I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!

Author: Tom Bergeron

Narrator: Tom Bergeron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

He's one of the most ubiquitous men on television. Certainly the most calm, cool, and collected...the king of "off the cuff". And no one throws to a commercial better. Yes, Tom Bergeron is a Hollywood staple, and the role for which he is best known is...well...himself.

But while he's a comforting presence to millions of people, cultivating this seemingly unshakeable positive outlook and cool persona took as much motivation, inspiration, perseverance, and experience as it would take one to prepare a classic part for the stage. I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can! is the trying, often laugh-out-loud journey it took to get to himself.

Tom got into the world of entertainment by way of local radio at age 17, hosting what his first boss told him was and should have been a "no-personality station". He said, "Tommy, just play the records and read the commercials". But the sit-down-and-shut-up attitude belied Tom's natural inclination to inject personality and a little pluck into his broadcasts. So Tom sought other performance opportunities on radio, in improvisational theater, and even as a mime (yes, a mime), which would help him hone the expressiveness that seems to come so naturally to his presentation. His determination would result in a high-profile hosting gig on the iconic game show Hollywood Squares and guest-hosting appearances on ABC's Good Morning America and CBS' Early Show.

But as is sometimes the case with enthusiastic dynamos like Tom, he had an explosive temper that he admits had the potential to derail his dreams of being not only a successful broadcaster but also a successful husband, father, and friend. How to cope? "I meditated my temper into submission," says Tom with his trademark sense of humor. In I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!, Tom elaborates on the process by which he is able to sit calmly and patiently, without being distracted, at any time, no matter how hectic, as well as respond quickly (and hilariously) when Marie Osmond faints at his feet on live TV. Haven't seen it? Check it out on YouTube. The man is always in control.

Editorial Reviews:

Tom Bergeron is the on-air host not only of the hugely successful Dancing with the Stars but also of America's Funniest Home Videos. He has won a Daytime Emmy and a Primetime Emmy and is considered a legend of real-time, live, "reactive" comedy. In I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can, Tom wants to tell you in his own words and in his own smiling Hollywood voice why he is so good at what he does and what it took to get there. Despite his calm and pleasant on-air demeanor, Tom says he used to have an explosive temper that threatened his job and marriage. Through yoga and good humor, he got it under control. Perhaps there's a life lesson in here for you....

Members Reviews:

A wonderful "read"

Hearing the author's voice read his own words is always wonderful, but for the author to be Tom Bergeron is just plain fun! Living in New England I've known of Tom Bergeron for decades, but it was neat finding out so much more about him. Really liked this book.

Dancing With Tom

Tom Bergeron takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career and life so far as a host of various shows on TV and radio. It's everything you wanted to know about Tom but didn't know to ask. I enjoyed the candidness and outright humor of this book.

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Title: Julie Andrews

Subtitle: An Intimate Biography

Author: Richard Stirling

Narrator: Rowena Cooper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-13-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Despite many setbacks - including the loss of her singing voice in 1997 - Julie Andrews is still a star, with recent leading roles in 'Shrek the Third' and 'The Princess Diaries'.

Combining the author's interviews with the star and his wide-ranging research, this is a frank but affectionate portrait of an enduring icon of stage and screen.

Members Reviews:

ok

Didn't care for narrator. Some of the stories seemed a bit embellished. Enjoyed her autobiography more.

Pronunciation problems

The narrative is interesting enough for me as a fan of Ms. Andrews. Unfortunately, I have little praise for the performance of Rowena Cooper. Her attempts at an American accent are pedestrian at best, showing that it can be just as difficult for a Brit to do an American accent as for an American to do a serviceable British accent. Not unlike Bob Hoskins version of an American accent in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

Just as I am about enjoy a segment, the most jarring of mispronunciations will hit my ears. Ziegfeld is not pronounced "Zig-feld" but "Zige-feld" (long "i" sound; 4 hours and 3 minutes into part II). And who is "Amy Archerd"? A few moments after the aforementioned Ziegfield reference, there is a quote attributed to Variety's long time reporter "Army Archerd" (at about 4:06:51 in part II of 2). I had to listen to that one over and over again to be sure I had heard what I thought I had heard. Maybe Amy is like Victoria to Victor? Sadly, no.

A great biography about a well-loved star

Anyone who has loved Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins or Maria Von Trapp can enjoy this comprehensive biography. It was enlightening to learn about all of her other contributions to stage, film, literature, and society in general.

great attress

Would you try another book written by Richard Stirling or narrated by Rowena Cooper?

yes but not unless it a story

Would you be willing to try another book from Richard Stirling? Why or why not?

yes he writes good books

What does Rowena Cooper bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

she good as making me sleep

Do you think Julie Andrews needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

no as its boring