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Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of a Creative Mind

6 CDs. retail ed. unabridged. 6½ hrs. Hachette Audio. 2014. ISBN 9781478927754. $35; Playaway digital; digital download. AUTOBIOG
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Although Twitter is often associated with celebrity users such as Ashton Kutcher and the Kardashians, it is actually a company with more heart than most people realize. According to Stone, one of Twitter's cofounders, the purpose of the microblogging site is to help people reach a large audience, quickly and without barriers. He recounts numerous stories of Twitter bringing large numbers of people together for a good cause. The story Stone tells here is more self-help than tech talk. His positive words make it seem as though founding a world-changing, multi-billion-dollar business is within everyone's capabilities. However, tales about Stone's past successes, from the school lacrosse team to his work at Google, will make listeners suspect there is something more to Stone. Nevertheless, his advice, while certainly optimistic, is sound and even a little inspiring. Jonathan Davis's deep, rich voice is an excellent vehicle for this personal story.
VERDICT You don't need a Twitter account to appreciate the tale of Twitter and its cofounder, but after listening to this if you might want to sign up.
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