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God and Mr. Gomez Audiobook
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(3.18) - 77 listener ratings
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When Jack and Denny Smith decided to build a vacation dream house in Baja, California, they had no idea they were entering a phase of their lives “that would capture the fancy of readers throughout the United States.” Through a series of strange and whimsical adventures, they would find that building a house takes God and Mr. Gomez.
As their house took form first in their imaginations and then on paper, little things went wrong along the way. The building site had a way of moving slightly each time they visited it, and by the time the foundation was laid, it had moved to the middle of the road. Gomez got around that by simply moving the road. Fortunately, Gomez was always on hand to provide the solution, with the philosophy that all practical problems can be solved—with a little time and a little tequila.
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"This is a very funny account of the author's adventures (and misadventures) building a vacation home in Mexico. It was first published in 1974, so some of the references are a bit dated. But the story is surprisingly compelling, and it leaves you dreaming of building your own Mexican hideaway."
— Joe (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A bizarre variety of adventures…a hazardous but hilarious experience.”
— Los Angeles Times -
“If you’re dreaming of getting away from urban life and long commutes in California, this one’s for you.”
— Audiofile -
“[Smith] writes with quiet humor and irony and the benign presence of the enigmatic Gomez gives this simple story unexpected grace.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“A charming account…Mr. Gomez, on whom all depends, is a delightful character-creation.”
— Clifton Fadiman
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" Senor Gomez has a better idea of how to live and the proper pacing of life. "
— PS, 10/26/2013 -
" Unicorns, yo!! "
— Philip, 9/11/2013 -
" I'm helping my boss (accounting and translating) to build a home in Cabo. I found this book entertaining. It made me want to retire to Mexico....to bad I have about 25 years of working to go. "
— Brad, 7/26/2013 -
" A classic case of a book read as relevant background. My husband and I are thinking of buying property in Baja California Mexico, so I read a book about building a house in Baja California Mexico. Mildly amusing but dated, so read only if it is relevant to your own life. "
— Marni, 6/14/2013 -
" Mr. Gomez is not to be trusted..jk read the book. It's witty. "
— Marianne, 5/30/2013 -
" Very cute. Makes me want to move to Mexico. "
— Casey, 11/17/2012 -
" Funny account of dealing with Mexicans and building a house in Baja. Many things to think about for anyone planning to build on leased land in Baja. "
— Marlene, 8/3/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this very funny book. "
— Judi, 7/5/2012 -
" funny and interesting story of a couple building a house in Baja, California in the early 70's "
— Rick, 3/6/2012 -
" Library2Go Audiobook. I enjoyed this true story, even though it was somewhat dated by today's standards. It made me smile and laugh at times. Written by an LA Times column writer about he and his wifes'experiences building a house on the Baja peninsula. "
— Carrie, 9/3/2011 -
" A fun look at cultural interchanges. "
— Kathi, 6/20/2011 -
" Library2Go Audiobook. I enjoyed this true story, even though it was somewhat dated by today's standards. It made me smile and laugh at times. Written by an LA Times column writer about he and his wifes'experiences building a house on the Baja peninsula. "
— Carrie, 3/9/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this very funny book. "
— Judi, 11/6/2010 -
" funny and interesting story of a couple building a house in Baja, California in the early 70's "
— Rick, 6/9/2010 -
" A fun look at cultural interchanges. "
— Kathi, 2/20/2010 -
" A classic case of a book read as relevant background. My husband and I are thinking of buying property in Baja California Mexico, so I read a book about building a house in Baja California Mexico. Mildly amusing but dated, so read only if it is relevant to your own life. "
— Marni, 8/3/2009 -
" I'm helping my boss (accounting and translating) to build a home in Cabo. I found this book entertaining. It made me want to retire to Mexico....to bad I have about 25 years of working to go. "
— Brad, 9/11/2008 -
" Funny account of dealing with Mexicans and building a house in Baja. Many things to think about for anyone planning to build on leased land in Baja. "
— Marlene, 5/9/2008 -
" Very cute. Makes me want to move to Mexico. "
— Casey, 5/10/2007
About Jack Smith
Jack Smith was a newspaper reporter, magazine writer, and daily columnist for the Los Angeles Times until his death in January 1996. During World War II he joined the US Marine Corps, serving two years as a combat correspondent. He published ten books and his articles appeared in numerous magazines.
About William Dufris
William Dufris attended the University of Southern Maine in Portland-Gorham before pursuing a career in voice work in London and then the United States. He has won more than twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, was voted one of the Best Voices at the End of the Century by AudioFile magazine, and won the prestigious Audie Award in 2012 for best nonfiction narration. He lives with his family in Maine.