This is an unexpected wonder. The quiet virtues of the snail reflect the quiet voyage of the author.

I am so sick of being required to write a longer review than I wish. Why should people either write or read unnecessary verbiage.

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3.5 Stars—But Quite Enjoyable

I kinda feel bad that I gave "Until I Say Good-Bye" the ALS good-bye letter 3-stars and I'm giving this precious little ditty 3.5, but it's like this, see? Susan Spencer-Wendel wasn't alone in her illness but Elizabeth Toya Bailey was.
It's easy to find joy, love, beauty when it's all around you because people you love are taking you places.
It's harder than hell to find it when you're immobilized by illness in a single room and can't even roll over.
I found so much wonder and joy in listening to this book; so much delight and humor. Raudman narrates with a growing curiosity, a liveliness, a sincerity that only the best narrators have. She does a really great job bringing the words to life and makes it seem as there is a (Ha!) growing friendship, I kid you not, developing between woman and snail.
When I listened to "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating," I couldn't help but think of Corrie Ten Boom and "The Hiding Place." When Corrie is imprisoned for helping hide Jews, a little ant comes to see her every day, and she sees the wonder in that, is grateful for that.
That's what really made my heart sing with this book. Someone finding wonder in something they might overlook otherwise, finding pleasure, finding grace.
And the only reason it's not a better rating? TOOOO much dry information. Really? Can you manage to make snail sex boring? Seeeeriously?!? I wound up blushing AND yawning...
But a charming book, all in all

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Mandatory reading for the nature lover!

If you love the books Walden, or Braiding Sweetgrass...then this gem will be right up your alley!

This book helped me to more fully appreciate my health, nature's infinite details, and lessons waiting to be uncovered.

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You won’t kill snails after this listen

My belief is that God ,in His mercy, sent this creature to this woman to help her get through an intense time of suffering. The author’s viewpoint is that of evolution, not creation. That being said, I am willing to overlook the difference of beliefs. I’ve never been a snail killer but would never consider doing that now. The information you will learn about snails in this short book is fascinating!

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A rich, slow, informative meditation

This gently read story is not a quick listen. I fell asleep to it for many nights. However, a replay (for the parts I'd missed) proved to be worthy of my time and attention. The story is sprinkled with entertaining quotes that span hundreds of years and the author, unable to initially move, eventually recovers enough to become a thorough scientific observer; adding minute detail to the surprisingly rich field of life beneath our feet.

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Extensive details of a snail

Amazing that reading about life of a snail could be so engrossing. Author weaves in her own story of her illness and philosophical thoughts of life.

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Very Interesting

If you every wanted to learn about snails this is the book for you.

Awesome story of nature and human nature!

I absolutely loved this story about the authors mysterious illness and her struggle to heal. Even though she was very ill with no energy or ability to move or take care of her own physical needs, she was given a little snail by a well meaning friend and that little snail provided her companionship, as well as a subject to study. The snail ultimately gave her a reason to continue participating in life although at a much slower, quieter pace. Because of the authors love of nature and her curiosity, she was able to focus on something other than her illness and her disability at the time, instead she focused on the little snail and she studied it and cared for it. This made her healing slowly and surely begin. Her scientific study of the snail is amazing, I learned so much and I loved the story!!

surprisingly intriguing

i thought this book would be okay but im surprised at how much i enjoyed it. very informative while not being too text book packed. and the baseline of the story kept me engaged while i wasnt sure it was. one of my favorites

All about snails

An hour and a half about snails. I can’t even finish this book it’s just that rough.