I listened to the abridged tape on a long distance drive---I was a captive audience. I found it totally boring and anti-climatic. There was no compelling reason to continue to listen, but I was trapped in the car. The frequent use of profanity added no depth to the content and was a distraction to continued thought processes. It made me wince.The story provided good insights into the struggles of our early imigrants and the obstacles they faced. This provided an even deeper respect for my own ancestors.