Small Wonder Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Book of essays by my favorite author. Insightful and sensitive writings on a range of subjects from 9/11, protesting the war, biodiversity, supporting local produce/economics, teenage daughter, mother, etc. Some writings were new, others found elsewhere or expanded upon. "

" a wonderful collection of essays that touch on all sorts of topics... from womanhood to motherhood to the environment "

" The momma bear/lost child story made me cry deeply with love for all things, all wonders. "

" I enjoyed "Small Wonder" when I got to the short story titled: "Letter to a Daughter at Thirteen". I also enjoyed: "Letter to My Mother". The following stories were very informative and enjoyable. I recommend this book as long as you start at Page 144. I have to admit I found the first sections boring and "preachy". "

" This was an amazing book. Yay Barbara Kingsolver. "

" I love the way she ties political events and social awareness to her everyday life and family activities in these essays. "

" I love Barbara Kingsolver! Perhaps I have said that before when reviewing one of her many books. This collection of short stories reveals her heart, her passions, & her voice. I would really like to live in her world for a week. "

" My all time go-to book. I love Barbara Kingsolver and this collection of essays reiterates how awesome she is. Now I just have to read Animal Vegetable Miracle! "

" I am giving up on this book. I am about 1/3 in and just don't think I am in the right place/mindset to get anything from her essays. Too much other great stuff to read, time to move on! "

" About all the little things that make life mysterious and beautiful and meaningful. Written after September 11th, this book of essays is Kingslover looking to rediscover the wonder in the world and she does it. Reading it reminded me why I love living life. "

" This was a book of essays. Some of them were excellent, but most of them were a little too preachy for my taste. "

" Wonderful essays written by a woman I'd like to be friends with! We share so many ideologies. Love this book! Note, the author also wrote, The Bean Trees and Pigs in Heaven, of which I also enjoyed. "

" This book brought me into the conversation about food politics. I stole it from the Wauwatosa East High School Library. "

" While the book was well-written, I did not actually enjoy the book. My dislike may have just been due to where I was in my life, but I haven't tried to re-read it. "

" ahh this book. beautiful in so many ways. this was the first book of hers that i read but it left me wanting more. i love her passion and how she finds beauty and amazement all around her. she is inspiring to say the least. "

" Kingsolvers voice is assertive, wise and on point for today's needed message! I encourage you to pick this book up. "

" I learned about eating local from this book. Lots of good essays that make you ask questions of yourself. "

" Not all the essays are great, but many of them are. I especially like "Fist in the Eye of God" and "Lily's Chickens". "

" Delightful Kingsolver! "

" Many wonderful short stories by this incredible author. "

" I read this all night one night, up with insomnia and I suspect that I am giving it a 4 rather than a 5 because I read it in a place where I could not give it the attention it deserved. Carefully considered and thoughtful essays. "

" I learned a perspective of the current media industry and how it is affecting free speech that I had not yet considered. One of my favorites... "

" This one changed me a little bit - she says things I wish I could articulate. Every human should read this! "

" Validation in paper form. This book saved me from thinking I was alone in my ability to think critically and that I was somehow alone in thinking my nation was quickly turning into a fascist state (ok, she doesn't claim fascism, but still!). I'm not a huge fan of essays, but this one is gawgeous! "

" i read this shortly after sept. 11 and found it incredibly touching and beautiful "

" Barbara read this, she has such a great voice it was so fun to listen to. This book is essays about her, her life, her political views, and beliefs. "

" I usually don't care for books of essays too much, but these were great. My copy is dog-eared and underlined because I wanted to remember where my favorite passages were and share them with others. "

" Kingsolver's voice in her collection of post 9/11 essays was one of the first that gave me hope in those dark early years of Bush's "presidency". "

" the first essay is amazing. a few decent ones here and there, not enough to keep my attention "

" I love this book and keep going back to it from time to time. The author says what I wish I had said. "

" while i almost always agree with kingsolver's world-view and appreciate her general aesthetic, i find this collection totally unengaging. i'm half way through, and gonna end it there. "

" great perspective, a bit preachy and outdated from Sept 11, but good for any Kingslover fan "

" I loved this book. I listened to half of the book on audio and read the other half. Barbara Kingsolver eloquently summed up my thoughts on many topics. "

" While the book was well-written, I did not actually enjoy the book. My dislike may have just been due to where I was in my life, but I haven't tried to re-read it. "

" thoughtful reflections on the evolving landscape of America and her psyche "

" beautifully written. liked this infinitely more than the poisonwood bible. kingsolver writes about family, politics, and conservation in ways that help me better explain my own perspectives. "

" one of her best books -- incredible short stories! "

" The life that Kingsolver and her family seem to live is (to me) ideal and impossible. Still it makes me want to do better in my stewardship. I read this book, then sold it at a yard sale....then months later.... it haunted me, and I had to buy another copy! "

" I'm not that much for non-fiction, especially essays, but as a fan of Kingsolver, I had to read this and loved it so much I recommended it for my book club. "