About This Life: Journeys on the Threshold of Memory (Abridged) Audiobook, by Barry Lopez Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Barry Lopez Publisher: Phoenix Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 1999 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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With the publication of his best selling Of Wolves and Men and the astonishing originality of Arctic Dreams, National Book Award winner Barry Lopez established himself as that rare writer whose every book is an event, among both critics and his devoted readers. In his autobiography, the author takes the listener on a literal and figurative journey through essays that provide great wisdom, insights into our times, and a new openness about himself. You'll be taken from Japan's beautiful Hokkaido Island, to the overexplored Galapagos, to around-the-world journeys aboard air freights, discovering new perspectives on nature and humankind along the way.

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"When I read Barry Lopez's collection I was awestruck by his beautiful sentences. He is a word musician whose best writing is inspirational. It makes me want to write and write - until maybe in 20 years or so I can come up with a good sentence or two myself. Barry sets the bar very high."

— John (5 out of 5 stars)

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    " An absolutely phenomenal read! "

    — Ryan, 10/8/2013
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    " essays from lopez - not as engaging as his earlier work. John Mcfee wannabe "

    — Jeff, 8/3/2013
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    " Flight is one of my favorite essays, but many of the essays in this book are excellent. "

    — Lisa, 7/25/2013
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    " A wide range of autobiographical essays mixed with Lopez's observant essays about the world we live in. "

    — Lawrence, 10/30/2012
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    " These essays, slowly, and beautifully blow your head clear off. Then a brain,which has perceptibly shifted to a more elucadive, alert, and loving state, grows anew. "

    — Amy, 8/1/2012
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    " collection of thoughtful travel essays, so far very interesting "

    — Suzie, 6/12/2012
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    " one of my most favorite books. of all time. ever. "

    — Leendert, 4/20/2012
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    " Reading for the second time - the writing is superb and the storytelling first rate. "

    — Tr, 4/20/2012
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    " Lopez at his best. At once deeply personal and universally profound. "

    — Douglas, 8/30/2011
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    " Probably one of my favorite reads ever...love Barry "

    — Rachel, 5/9/2011
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    " Probably one of my favorite reads ever...love Barry "

    — Rachel, 3/20/2011
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    " These essays, slowly, and beautifully blow your head clear off. Then a brain,which has perceptibly shifted to a more elucadive, alert, and loving state, grows anew. "

    — Amy, 7/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of my most favorite books. of all time. ever. "

    — Leendert, 12/14/2008
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    " collection of thoughtful travel essays, so far very interesting "

    — Suzie, 10/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lopez at his best. At once deeply personal and universally profound. "

    — Douglas, 3/7/2008
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    " Reading for the second time - the writing is superb and the storytelling first rate. "

    — Tr, 3/3/2008
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    " Flight is one of my favorite essays, but many of the essays in this book are excellent. "

    — Lisa, 2/18/2008

About Barry Lopez

Barry Lopez (1945-2020) was an essayist, short story writer, and award-winning author who traveled extensively in both remote and populated parts of the world. His Arctic Dreams won the National Book Award, and his Of Wolves and Men, won the John Burroughs and Christopher medals and was a finalist for the National Book Award. His work appeared in Outside, the Georgia Review, the Paris Review, and other magazines, as well as in dozens of anthologies, including Best American Essays, Best Spiritual Writing, and the “best” collections from National Geographic.