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The Wordy Shipmates

Sarah Vowell

Discussion: 2008-Oct-Nov-Dec

Why we're reading this: October 7, 2008; October 5, 2009
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Apr 06, 2011 Courtney rated it really liked it

This was the first time I have done an audio book. I really liked it, but realized that I reread things a lot. I know alot of people thought this was too much history and not enough Sarah...but I really liked the history. There is still enough Sarah for me, but I've only read one other book of hers, so maybe that is the difference. I'm just such a fan of her, I love how she is liberal, but not elitist snobby, especially when it comes to religion.
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Jan 10, 2014 Colin Grove rated it really liked it

I was looking for a more academic account of early Massachusetts settlers, and was at first disappointed. But although I will now look for a more academic account, Vowell's approach grew on me, and I ended up quite liking the book. ...more

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