The Legend of Colton H. Bryant Audiobook

" Spellbinding. Whether one loves the idea of living in the middle of the West or is simply into a fantastical humanistic exploration of one man's struggles through life, this book will lead you on a journey that ultimately explores what it means to be human. It is, to quote Dave Eggers, "A heart-breaking work of staggering genius." "

" I have laways like Fuller's prose. This book marks an evolution on her part from her first memoir, to her "Scribbling the Cat" which was a cross between memoir and literary journalism, to this as literary journalism. She has a refined narrative sense in this account of a roughneck who works and dies in the gas fields of Wyoming. "

" As if I needed more evidence, this book certainly made it clear that Fuller writes splendidly about anything (not just her childhood in Africa). It took me to Montana today so viscerally I almost feel I've lived there. Colton and his family and the gas-extraction industry are seared into my memory. And Fuller's sensitivity and toughness staggered me anew. "

" This is a beautiful book. I had a bit of trouble getting into it a first, then I became absorbed. The writing is very rich and deep. Fuller's description of the Wyoming countryside, mining life, and the character details of Colton Bryant are wonderful. I grew to admire and love Colton H. Bryant! "

" The book chronicles the story of Colton Bryant, who was killed at a young age in an accident while drilling for oil in Wyoming. Tragic story, lovely writing, a strong feeling of Wyoming and the west, and a subtle treatment of the issue of oil rig safety. The author states she took some liberty with Colton's story, emphasizing certain things and under-emphasizing others. I wish I knew more about those liberties and about Colton the real person. I grew to love Colton and his family and friends, perhaps particularly his best friend, Jake. "

" A touching true story about a simple boy from Wyoming who follows in his father's footsteps to work on the oil rigs. Amusing, informative and life affirming for the importance of family values. "

" Colton is such an endearing character...I was attached to him immediately. An interesting perspective of life in Wyoming and oil rig workers, though I wish there was a bit more history behind the story. "

" A must read. Although be warned tissues are needed. "

" This is a must read for any Wyomingite. "

" I love Alexandra Fuller! This book was excellent as usual. "

" Very sad story. A lesson for those of us living in or near the Bakken Oil fields. "

" Alexandra Fuller always does things differently and this untraditional cowboy story is no exception. It presents the life of a normal guy in the midwest, but she tells it in a style that somehow elevates his story. This isn't my favorite of her books, but she is always intriguing. "

" I liked it because of the familiar Wyoming setting, the issues it shows-the human costs of politics and greed, and the nice writing. But, I just didn't love it as much as her Dont' Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight. "

" I liked it - something different. A tragic, very human story behind a strong political statement. "

" This was a great book. It cracked me up in so many parts, and had me in tears in others. I gained a new appreciation for Wyoming! "

" a good story. this is true and it was interesting to read about places that are so familiar to me. some hard language. "

" One of the saddest books I have read - Colton gets under your skin and you feel you have met him before. I checked this out on a Monday afternoon, and had finished it by Tuesday morning - it breaks your heart. "

" My friend Barbara G said I had to read this when I emailed her from Wyoming.... "

" Eh! It was OK. True story of the Wyoming oil fields, but took a while for me to get into it. "

" Loved this. Didn't know what to expect and was amazed to find it was a true story! "

" Good story telling - a biography of a "regular" guy who wasn't so "regular" to those who knew him (or those who read about him). I cried at the end; I thought I would wake up my husband with the sniffling. "

" I have no idea why this book was written. "

" fantastic read. Hard to put down. No twists and turns. Straight, to the point and hopeful. It is a lesson in getting out, living your life and pushing yourself to accomplish something everyday. If you need some mental re-alignment escape to Wyoming, Colton H. Bryant country. "

" I loved this eye opening, heartfelt story about a boy in the open plains Wyoming who tries his luck at a career on an oil rig (written by a resident of WY who I adore). "

" I have no idea why this book was written. "

" Non-Fiction that reads like fiction and even sometimes,luminous poetry. Funny and heartbreaking. "

" If you've ever lived in the country, this book is hilarious and sad and charming. "

" Alexandra Fuller always does things differently and this untraditional cowboy story is no exception. It presents the life of a normal guy in the midwest, but she tells it in a style that somehow elevates his story. This isn't my favorite of her books, but she is always intriguing. "

" Third Fuller book I have read this year and another good one. A very short read, written in a series of vignettes, about a Wyoming kid who is killed on an oil rig. "

" Wonderful story of a real man who lived by the principal that you really make your own life. Challenged by his own personality his greatest desire is to be like his dad. Believing in "Mind over matter; I don't mind so it doesn't matter" he lived each day to the fullest. "

" great story and great writing... but it's all just mind over matter, anyway. "

" This is a heart-breakingly beautiful account of Wyoming, gas drilling, and a young man. I didn't want to finish it. It's written in a series of striking and beautiful short chapters. If you like writing about the West, about nature, about cowboys, you'll like this book. "