Slipper Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 At the risk of asking an awkward question on this board....is the audiobook for SOTW good? I can't read for long periods of time and have been going through dental work for bridges which make my speech sound odd until I adjust. My youngest needs help for history and I think having someone read it to her would be a good thing for her. I've tried having my other daughter read it to her, but...well...siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We enjoy it! Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We like it. If you have ever heard Jim Weiss do any audiobooks? Your library might have one. You can then tell if you enjoy his cadence before you shell out for it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We like it. I would not want to actually read the books. I would butcher so many names, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 DS really likes listening to SOTW audiobooks on his iPod. We've never read the actual books but DS thinks the audiobooks are an enjoyable supplement and I see them as a worthwhile, detailed history review for him. He retains & learns a lot from them just by listening during quiet time in his room or at bedtime. Listen to some samples here to see if you/your kids like the narrator's voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We only used the Audio book this year. I've tried SOTW two times in the past, with my oldest DS, with me reading, and we never got past the first few chapters...not sure why, I just didn't enjoy reading it. But with Jim reading it to us, we've had a stellar year doing SOTW Vol 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We like them very much. We listen to them in the summer, as review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We really like them. If I had to read the book...it probably wouldn't get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I recommend them. We get a lot of history done in the car. That being said, I am really, really tired of Jim Weiss (we are on volume 3). I wish that each volume had a different reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We traveled 12 hrs one way between two homes while in the process of moving and we listened to all the CD's in a row. My daughter LOVED it and couldn't wait to start doing the activities that go with it. I also love the CD's, my husband however was ready to hang himself and couldn't wait to get out of the car at each rest stop. You either love Jim's voice or you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We used it this year and my kids loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We traveled 12 hrs one way between two homes while in the process of moving and we listened to all the CD's in a row. My daughter LOVED it and couldn't wait to start doing the activities that go with it. I also love the CD's, my husband however was ready to hang himself and couldn't wait to get out of the car at each rest stop. You either love Jim's voice or you don't. Agreed. He does seem to be somewhat divisive. That said, if you like his voice, they are well done and enjoyable in audiobook format. My girls listen to them in the car and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks everyone! I'm going ahead and ordering. The voice samples were very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 YES! We love it, and wouldn't get through SOTW without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 We love Jim Weiss at our house. We've listened to many, many hours of him in the car! I find his voice to be calming for my kids as well. Our library system was able to get SOTW for me. You might try a library before buying to see if you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 LOVE IT!! My children fidgeted and played around constantly while I read the book outloud...constant interruptions. I switched it for the audio and now I can police them from and I can enjoy the audio also. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I listened to the sample. His voice is OK. I'm not sure I could cope with hours on end though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 We've listened to every volume, many times through. We have the older (previous edition) narrator for the first two volumes and Jim Weiss for the last two volumes. Both are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 We love the SOTW audio books. I like that all the names are pronounced correctly. We frequently listen to them in the car. We have had them for many many years and they are still favorites! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Could you just skip the actual book and use the audio and activity guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Could you just skip the actual book and use the audio and activity guide? Yes. The book is collecting dust. I love having my voice back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lluv Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 LOVE the audios so much I gave away my book. Now we just listen to the audios and do the coloring pages. My son even listens to it at bedtime. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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