Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun

Mr. Berry's book was my first venture into the audio realm. I was amazed by the detail and effort that comprised this moving story. The music, of course, only added to the content. There are many ways to convey an experience-- the music and audio truly brought this book off the proverbial pages. Well done!

…and I’m hooked! Entertaining to say the least, and thought provoking without a doubt. Definitely recommend!

I really loved this story. I kept playing episode after episode until the end. However, there are two reasons why I did not give 5 stars. The first reason is the narration, I felt like all of the narrators lacked emotion. The second reason is the music. I did not enjoy any of it. I listen to a huge variety of music so I'm not a musical snob or anything. The songs were just very, very corny.

I've listened to quite a few books on tape over the years, but I found Mark's approach new and refreshing. Initially, when I first sat down to listen, I found the whole concept kind of strange. Unfortunately those feelings were a distraction, at first making it hard for me to follow the story. By the second chapter, things seemed to take-off. Mark's writing skill became most evident to me in chapter two. The writing and acting, along with the music, came together for me here. I began to understand and appreciate the whole genre. One thing I liked was that the story was believable; as a result, I became part of it. I was sitting in a bar enjoying a cold beer while listening to a guy on the stool next to me ramble on. I liked hearing the songs being used to support both the narrative and the dialog. The sound effects only added to the realism. The mix proved truly inseparable. The story was entertaining and the experience fun. The presentation is almost like having someone read a story from a book, while at the same time, other parts of the tale are being played out on a stage nearby. If you take the time to listen, be prepared, because you will quite unexpectedly find yourself hooked.