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BE AWARE: This is a "shortened" version
A minute ago, I just got off the phone with Amazon customer support and came across some startling information. AMAZON does not know whether or their Kindle books are the FULL text (similar to unabridged) or Shortened (abridged) text. There is no where in the description that informs you of this. I only found out due to already already the Hardcover copy and the Audible Book version. I was listening to the Audible Book as I was reading along in my Kindle and noticed that a lot of text was missing from the Kindle. I thought maybe I purchased the "shortened version" of the book but was stunned when I double checked the description and didn't find any mention of it being "shortened". I was further stunned after speaking with Amazon and being told that "YES", it indeed was an error and that there is no way way to really determined whether you are purchasing the full text version on Kindle.
As an avid reader, this is very upsetting. I like to read the full body of work; especially when it's a biography or memoir. However, the fix is simple for Amazon, just give the title of the book the proper label so that we can be informed regarding our purchase decisions. I was fully refunded as well. But now I'm a bit cautious and skeptical when purchasing Kindle books...you should be too.
The book itself is great, my star rating is a reflection of Kindle and the misrepresentation in the description.
May 2019 · Kindle Store · verified purchase