The Wizard of Oz, with eBook Audiobook

" Beautiful books for children L Frank simply understands the child-like mind, I will enjoy reading these to my children one day "

" It is interesting to what gets changed for a movie from a book, which is why I never read a book before I see the movie if I have the choice. I liked the book fine, but I don't think I have enough grasp of history to follow the political commentary I've been told is there. Instead I listened to the differences between the movie and book. Two very early interesting differences are the good witch of the north marks Dorothy on her forehead for protection and the famous ruby slippers are silver in the book. I suspect these are changes that made sense for how they looked on film, plus the mark of protection only seemed to help her once in the book. The change to ruby slippers, I very strongly suspect, were for the dramatic effect on the new color tech. Silver could easily look like her feet were still in black & white. I don't think this was bad since, no matter how much Dorothy professed the comfort of silver (I'm thinking they're metal, not colored. it is Oz after all) shoes, I ain't buyin' it. The movie also dropped about the last quarter of the book that explained the fates of all her companions, which was nice, but not necessary to know. Finally (mild spoiler here) the movie made it all a dream, whereas in the book she really did travel to Oz and return from there with the power of the slippers. "

" a wonderful journey across the wonderful land of oz! it all starts when dorothy lands in oz after the kanzas twister "

" This is such a delightful story! "

" Makes for a great read aloud, students could make comparisons to the movie. "

" What can I say that hasn't been told about this. It is a great fantasy book, amazing world and amazing characters and definitely one I'll be reading my children for sure. If you're maybe older that 15 and want to give it a try remember that it's for kids, even though it's a timeless story. "

" Rather interesting read after having grown up with the movie, which is quite different in many aspects. "

" I haven't read this in over 20 years, so I figured it was time to refresh myself on how the original is different from the movie (like no ruby slippers, just silver ones). It was a quick and easy read (surprisingly so, I didn't remember that some of this reads a little like a Dick and Jane reader). "

" This book gave no more information than the DSM IV on NPD. I was expecting a dissection of the story 'The Wizard of Oz' as it relates to narcissists / narcissism and the only connection were the chapter titles. It was a wasted read for me and I think there are far better books available on the subject than this one. "

" If I could give this 10 stars, I would. Phenomenal book!!!! "

" What a great book, I didn't remember reading it as a child "

" Very helpful book for anyone who has a relationship with someone with narcissistic personality disorder. Enlightening and informative, and quite useful in helping me to understand how the mind of someone with this disorder works. "

" Terrific book! Really helped me in dealing with narcissistic people in my life. "

" Read this so many times in grade school. Loved the story. "

" Great book. I wrote a series of articles compare the book to the movie version. I think I liked the book better. "

" A really great book with some amazing insights on how to deal with Narcissistic people in your life. It has helped me start my journey to healing and helped hidden things come to light. "

" A book to read, and re-read...and keep handy like a dictionary for reference. "

" this is a good children's story and I was surprised how different it was from the movie but I guess that's usually what happens. "

" I was amazed at how accessible the language was in this book! "

" It's well worth the read, though flawed in some ways for me. I would appreciate more consistent terminology and actual definitions of terms used. It seems that many of the terms are reused throughout the book to mean different things, so it can be a little laborious at times. "

" I so relate to this book! I am a child of a Narcissist. I feel like the author is telling my story. "

" Excellent, referred to me by my attorney. "

" Everyone should read this book. "

" It's so different than the movie but I LOVED it! I can't wait to read the rest of the Oz series. "

" This is the classic tale of Dorothy and Toto who get blown into the magical land of Oz and all the adventures it entails. This is a story that everybody will love with great characters and a great moral at the end. "

" Could be titled "When Self-Esteem Goes Bad..." Recommend for anyone living with a narcissist. "

" Helpful book to understand the way people with Narcissistic Character Disorder think about themselves and others. A must read if dealing with a family member with Narcissist disorder. "

" Valuable insight - a must read for anyone with an NPD partner. Not enough info out there on this topic. "

" A must read for anyone dealing with these issues and practitioners alike! Informative, helpful, but most important, validating! I'm so thankful to have read this!!! "

" A very clear and easy-to-understand book about narcissism and its impact on family members and loved ones. "

" I can't believe that I didn't read these books when I was a child. I really enjoyed the first of the fifteen book series. Hollywood really played around with the plot line... "

" Fun to read in light of the coming film "Oz the Great and Powerful." "

" I think it is the first-long-book i have ever read (when i was in third grade). I don't remember specific details about the book but I remember I liked it a lot and was proud I read such a "long" book. "

" Had never read this until now! A lovely book for young children. "

" The first of many wonderful books in a series that has not lost its relevance and power even though it is over a hundred years old. Wonderful entertainment for children of all ages. "

" Some surprising differences between the book and the movie. Pretty good. "

" Outstanding, already given to another friend dealing with a NPD husband. Learn how to recognize the patterns and set your boundaries. "

" Why did they change so many things in the movie? Why didn't the Wicked series address any of these? The flying monkeys could have been quite interesting in Wicked. Also, what the fuck at the Kalidahs. "

" Once you read this, you start to identify how narcissism is a disease that is killing our world. "

" This book offers practical techniques for dealing with narcissists in all areas of life. I've recommended it to many clients. One client said that reading it completely changed her life, because it helped her to finally understand her husband (a narcissist) and her marriage. "

" Some interesting content, but not the best written non-fiction book out there on the topic of narcissism. "

" Glad I read it, but not a lasting favorite. Click here for my full review. "

" This is one of the very few books where the film is actually better. I like the Oz series a lot, and the other books are much better than the films, but if you've seen the adaptation with Judy G, then you may be disappointed by the Real Thing. "

" This was a book that was part of a reading program several years ago at the library. It was good to go back and read the classic, however, I wanted to break out in song every few chapters, and couldn't figure out why this book didn't come with a sound track. "

" Very good/clear overview of narcissists in the family, relationships, and workplace. Direct and to the point, but very comprehensive. Easy to read with good tips/lists and chapter summaries. Perhaps the best book on NPD. "

" Quite good. I did not know there would be so many differences from the movie. Will definitely read some more of the Oz books. "

" Informative book for those struggling with narcissistic relationships. "

" yeah, the movie was infinatley better any of the thousands of movie adaptations. but the musical still rains supreme! "

" yeah, the movie was infinatley better any of the thousands of movie adaptations. but the musical still rains supreme! "

" I loved it! Different then the movie, which was fun. Quick and easy read. I'm reading another one by this author. "

" I loved it! Different then the movie, which was fun. Quick and easy read. I'm reading another one by this author. "

" Read with Franny in May, 2011. "

" I know I read this when I was a kid, but I don't have any memory of it. Had fun reading it again. This is so different from the 1939 movie version. I actually like this better. Since there are 14 Oz books, I may have to read them all! "

" Read with Franny in May, 2011. "

" I know I read this when I was a kid, but I don't have any memory of it. Had fun reading it again. This is so different from the 1939 movie version. I actually like this better. Since there are 14 Oz books, I may have to read them all! "

" Read this during an internet outage - was a very quick and easy (but engaging) read. I now feel like I have the story of Oz from all perspectives...haha. "

" Read this during an internet outage - was a very quick and easy (but engaging) read. I now feel like I have the story of Oz from all perspectives...haha. "

" a little slow, but otherwise ok "

" a little slow, but otherwise ok "

" A old classic, but a newbie everytime I chose to read over and over again. Fantastic Author! "

" I felt I should read this after two books I recently read referenced this story. I think the book moves a lot more quickly through scenes, whereas the movie develops fewer details. Both are great in their own way. "

" A old classic, but a newbie everytime I chose to read over and over again. Fantastic Author! "

" I felt I should read this after two books I recently read referenced this story. I think the book moves a lot more quickly through scenes, whereas the movie develops fewer details. Both are great in their own way. "

" Never before and never since has anyone tried this hard to get to Kansas. "

" Never before and never since has anyone tried this hard to get to Kansas. "

" Slightly more entertaining that the movie. What made them change the color of the shoes and the witches? "

" Wonderful read. It was different enough from the classic movie that I still didn't know how it would go. It was a lovely, quick read. "

" Slightly more entertaining that the movie. What made them change the color of the shoes and the witches? "

" Wonderful read. It was different enough from the classic movie that I still didn't know how it would go. It was a lovely, quick read. "

" great book, anybody that loves fantasy will read this book with JOY! "

" I read this as a child. It was one of my very favorite books and it has influenced me in many ways. I can't wait to read it with my daughter! "

" great book, anybody that loves fantasy will read this book with JOY! "

" I read this as a child. It was one of my very favorite books and it has influenced me in many ways. I can't wait to read it with my daughter! "