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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Empire-Audiobook/B002UZKLNO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empire Subtitle: A Tale of Obsession, Betrayal, and the Battle for an American Icon Author: Mitchell Pacelle Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-02 Publisher: Penton Overseas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Pacelle brings to life a colorful cast of characters that includes many of the most notorious players in international real estate, including Donald Trump, Leona Helmsley, and the eccentric Japanese billionaire Hideki Yokoi. Critic Reviews: "This highly entertaining, well-researched volume...is a cross between great business writing and even greater gossip." (Publishers Weekly) "A compelling read...Empire is memorable and has all the pieces of a riveting film: sex, divorce, money scams, even some jailbirds." (USA Today) "A priceless cautionary tale about ego, greed, and vengeance, and the inevitable bust that follows every bubble." (Amazon.com) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mitchell Pacelle) Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:39:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Empire-Audiobook/B002UZKLNO thebookvoice.com 02:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empire Subtitle: A Tale of Obsession, Betrayal, and the Battle for an American Icon Author: Mitchell Pacelle Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-02 Publisher: Penton Overseas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Pacelle brings to life a colorful cast of characters that includes many of the most notorious players in international real estate, including Donald Trump, Leona Helmsley, and the eccentric Japanese billionaire Hideki Yokoi. Critic Reviews: "This highly entertaining, well-researched volume...is a cross between great business writing and even greater gossip." (Publishers Weekly) "A compelling read...Empire is memorable and has all the pieces of a riveting film: sex, divorce, money scams, even some jailbirds." (USA Today) "A priceless cautionary tale about ego, greed, and vengeance, and the inevitable bust that follows every bubble." (Amazon.com) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empire Subtitle: A Tale of Obsession, Betrayal, and the Battle for an American Icon Author: Mitchell Pacelle Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-02 Publisher: Penton Overseas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Pacelle brings to life a colorful cast of characters that includes many of the most notorious players in international real estate, including Donald Trump, Leona Helmsley, and the eccentric Japanese billionaire Hideki Yokoi. Critic Reviews: "This highly entertaining, well-researched volume...is a cross between great business writing and even greater gossip." (Publishers Weekly) "A compelling read...Empire is memorable and has all the pieces of a riveting film: sex, divorce, money scams, even some jailbirds." (USA Today) "A priceless cautionary tale about ego, greed, and vengeance, and the inevitable bust that follows every bubble." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: The abridged version is of this book is worthless This is one of the best books I have read regarding New York Real Estate. Beautifully written. The books storyline is a puzzle which the reader has to figure out. The events unfold in a way that keeps the narritive interesting and exciting. However, the abridged version is terrible. Besides having the most important pieces of the story left out, the abridged version is very confusing because of the storylines nonlinear nature. Imagine if the movie Pulp Fiction was abridged and key scenes were cut out. It would be impossible to understand the story! This is exactly the problem with the abridged Empire. I wish Audible would give us a choice of abridged or unabridged. Wait until audible provides the unabridged version or buy the real book. Either way the story is well worth it. A fun realty tale with some Trump insights Donald Trump is one of several colorfully bizarre characters in this tale of deals (and some lives) spun and un-spun. Let's say Trump's game here was as crafty and ducking-dodging and manipulative and combative as we have come to expect. Funny that the author, before our current "reality" presidency saga, termed Trump's presidential aspirations circa 2000 as even more "quixotic" than Trump's unsuccessful attempt in this story to get a piece of the Empire State Building. Trump, it is said, first employed a charm offensive with some (let's be courteous: odd) foreigners (who had covertly got ownership of the building) to get himself an essentially risk-free and cost-free deal, giving him a platform to launch a fiendishly clever lawsuit to elbow aside the building's lawful, long term tenants. Out of all this Trump would carve himself a slice of an American landmark. This lawsuit was full of extravagant melodramatic claims of alleged wrongdoings of those tenants, in bunches. Each was, after painstaking and systematic checks, found to be baseless by courts of NY (and not even good enough to get to trial). Well, the Trumpster rolled the dice again. The world is there to disrupt, right? Who would ever think such a sterling businessman capable of such things? Not me. Somebody must have been mixed up! And in the process, surprise surprise, midstream, at least one judge cracked down hard on Trump, the hardest I've ever seen from a judge, perhaps (I opine) thinking he was being toyed with. Not like anybody could ever come away with that feeling in dealings with The Donald. You live by the brand, .... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bright-Lights-Dark-Shadows-Audiobook/B005KUAM5I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bright Lights, Dark Shadows Subtitle: The Real Story of Abba Author: Carl Magnus Palm Narrator: Adrian Mulraney Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An exploration of all aspects of the Abba members lives and careers. Amazingly detailed, it examines the group members family backgrounds, the pre-Abba days, the legendary 70s, the marriages, the divorces, the business ups and downs, and the post-Abba solo careers. Critic Reviews: How did Abba do it? And why, 20 years after they split, are they still so popular? Palms book achieves the difficult feat of capturing the multiple layers of Abba with a deftness unusual in a rock biography. (The Sunday Times, London) Another fine addition to the canon of music biographies. Palms biography is extremely thorough and dipped deeply in a pond of melancholy. (The Times, London) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carl Magnus Palm) Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:25:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bright-Lights-Dark-Shadows-Audiobook/B005KUAM5I thebookvoice.com 26:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bright Lights, Dark Shadows Subtitle: The Real Story of Abba Author: Carl Magnus Palm Narrator: Adrian Mulraney Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An exploration of all aspects of the Abba members lives and careers. Amazingly detailed, it examines the group members family backgrounds, the pre-Abba days, the legendary 70s, the marriages, the divorces, the business ups and downs, and the post-Abba solo careers. Critic Reviews: How did Abba do it? And why, 20 years after they split, are they still so popular? Palms book achieves the difficult feat of capturing the multiple layers of Abba with a deftness unusual in a rock biography. (The Sunday Times, London) Another fine addition to the canon of music biographies. Palms biography is extremely thorough and dipped deeply in a pond of melancholy. (The Times, London) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bright Lights, Dark Shadows Subtitle: The Real Story of Abba Author: Carl Magnus Palm Narrator: Adrian Mulraney Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An exploration of all aspects of the Abba members lives and careers. Amazingly detailed, it examines the group members family backgrounds, the pre-Abba days, the legendary 70s, the marriages, the divorces, the business ups and downs, and the post-Abba solo careers. Critic Reviews: How did Abba do it? And why, 20 years after they split, are they still so popular? Palms book achieves the difficult feat of capturing the multiple layers of Abba with a deftness unusual in a rock biography. (The Sunday Times, London) Another fine addition to the canon of music biographies. Palms biography is extremely thorough and dipped deeply in a pond of melancholy. (The Times, London) Members Reviews: Awesome! -- All the Swedish words pronounced! I read the physical book 10 years ago, and I still learned a lot from this audiobook. Palm chronicles the lives of the major people involved in ABBA, since most of there were kids. It is an enjoyable story that doesn't hide the truth about many of the situations they've encountered whether good or bad. I will most likely listen to this several times, because the content is so rich. When I originally read the book, there were many Swedish words that I guessed at the pronunciations, making them not so memorable, the audio edition changed that! Also, I was pleasantly surprised that it was updated in 2011. Loved it... How refreshing to read a rock/music bio that actually contains very real, detailed and honest info re the band, including their ups and downs along the way-right from the start. All I can say is WOW. I knew they were all talented before I heard this book, but now I see them all as not only 'incredibly' talented, but also with an incredible work ethic. Most 'stars' of the current generation want fame so quickly, and wonder why it never lasts. Abba's talent that has been carved out during their lifetimes, which is why it has shone so strongly. Currently enjoying an ABBA music revival, on my ipod as a result. Exhausting but ultimately rewarding account Would you listen to Bright Lights, Dark Shadows again? Why? Probably not, as I feel that I know so much about them, I don't want to go through it again. What did you like best about this story? The minute details of every aspect of their careers What does Adrian Mulraney bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Great diction - although very painstaking when slowing down to try to pronounce the song titles in Swedish Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Finding out that Agnetha actually had an affair with the man who stalked her! I was horrified and humbled. Any additional comments? Did we really need to know everything about the financial side? It could've been shaved down quite considerably to make it less laborious. But I enjoyed hearing how they all separately got started and how they met and evolved. Excellent Book, Excellent narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes, definitely. it's very detailed and comprehensive and takes you through the journey of the people that made up ABBA. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Jan-Michael-Vincent-Audiobook/B077N1CDWC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jan-Michael Vincent Subtitle: Edge of Greatness Author: David Grove Narrator: Nat Segaloff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: BearManor Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With his chiseled features, effortless screen presence, otherworldly vitality, and striking blue eyes, Jan-Michael Vincent seemed destined for superstardom. However, the real Jan-Michael Vincent was a reluctant sex symbol plagued by doubt and low self-confidence, a perpetual misfit doomed to alcoholism. Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness covers Vincent's entire life, beginning in his hometown of Hanford, California, and details the difference between Jan Vincent, a shy, small-town boy, and Jan-Michael Vincent, Hollywood's golden boy, who was thought to be the next James Dean in the early to mid-1970s, a period in which Vincent delivered memorable performances in films such as Buster and Billie, The Mechanic, Tribes, and The World's Greatest Athlete. Featuring interviews with Vincent's childhood classmates and friends, as well as his former Hollywood colleagues, including Donald P. Bellisario, Alex Cord, and Robert Englund, Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness reveals an eternal man-child, whose career and life symbolize the tragedy of unfulfilled potential. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Grove) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:25:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Jan-Michael-Vincent-Audiobook/B077N1CDWC thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jan-Michael Vincent Subtitle: Edge of Greatness Author: David Grove Narrator: Nat Segaloff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: BearManor Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With his chiseled features, effortless screen presence, otherworldly vitality, and striking blue eyes, Jan-Michael Vincent seemed destined for superstardom. However, the real Jan-Michael Vincent was a reluctant sex symbol plagued by doubt and low self-confidence, a perpetual misfit doomed to alcoholism. Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness covers Vincent's entire life, beginning in his hometown of Hanford, California, and details the difference between Jan Vincent, a shy, small-town boy, and Jan-Michael Vincent, Hollywood's golden boy, who was thought to be the next James Dean in the early to mid-1970s, a period in which Vincent delivered memorable performances in films such as Buster and Billie, The Mechanic, Tribes, and The World's Greatest Athlete. Featuring interviews with Vincent's childhood classmates and friends, as well as his former Hollywood colleagues, including Donald P. Bellisario, Alex Cord, and Robert Englund, Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness reveals an eternal man-child, whose career and life symbolize the tragedy of unfulfilled potential. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jan-Michael Vincent Subtitle: Edge of Greatness Author: David Grove Narrator: Nat Segaloff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: BearManor Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With his chiseled features, effortless screen presence, otherworldly vitality, and striking blue eyes, Jan-Michael Vincent seemed destined for superstardom. However, the real Jan-Michael Vincent was a reluctant sex symbol plagued by doubt and low self-confidence, a perpetual misfit doomed to alcoholism. Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness covers Vincent's entire life, beginning in his hometown of Hanford, California, and details the difference between Jan Vincent, a shy, small-town boy, and Jan-Michael Vincent, Hollywood's golden boy, who was thought to be the next James Dean in the early to mid-1970s, a period in which Vincent delivered memorable performances in films such as Buster and Billie, The Mechanic, Tribes, and The World's Greatest Athlete. Featuring interviews with Vincent's childhood classmates and friends, as well as his former Hollywood colleagues, including Donald P. Bellisario, Alex Cord, and Robert Englund, Jan-Michael Vincent: Edge of Greatness reveals an eternal man-child, whose career and life symbolize the tragedy of unfulfilled potential. Members Reviews: It Reads Like a Tragic Novel Grove missed his calling. He should have been a novelist. Thanks to Grove's vivid prose and keen eye for emotional detail, "Edge of Greatness" is reads much more like a tragic novel than the standard biography of a mildly talented actor's rapid rise and horrific downfall. This is the all-too-familiar story of a self-destructive actor undone by all the temptations of Hollywood -- sex, drugs, alcohol -- and his own hubris. The book tracks Vincent from his humble beginnings in the central California farming community of Hanford, through his years of stardom, and up to his current squalor, which is physical, mental and financial. As Grove puts it: "A black Mustang convertible and a patch of roses out front offer the only clues to his past life, when his aquamarine eyes, chiseled features, and sun-streaked hair sang of creamy sand and sweet sex. He has long ceased being beautiful or strong." Vincent today is confined to a wheelchair. He has lost a leg, the result of peripheral artery disease, and he struggles with diabetes, epilepsy, and the ravages of "countless episodes of alcoholic poisoning and toxic shock." Grove goes on to say that Vincent "barely weights 100 pounds, his teeth dangle in his jaw, brittle and emaciated" and that the condition of his liver "has moved far beyond the simple characterization of cirrhosis. It's a celebration of rot." And all of those quotes are just from page one, effectively setting the stage for the tragic story to come. Sure, he gives away the ending, but it puts the actor's entire rise and fall into horrific perspective that haunts the book. What makes this tragedy such compelling reading, as opposed to the literary equivalent of watching a train wreck, is Grove's writing and reporting skills. Perhaps that's due to this startling admission from the author, at the very end of the book, when he asks himself if he likes Vincent: "I don't like myself, which is what we have in common and why I was drawn to him." And he goes on to conclude: "It's obvious now that he was not born; he was invented. I thought there would be more, but this is it. He got what he deserved." Wow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kardashian-Konfidential-Audiobook/B004CSUNVC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kardashian Konfidential Author: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Narrator: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Confessions of life as a Kardashian sister - stuffed with family stories, advice, beauty tips, and the inside scoop on their life growing up into the gorgeous Dash Dolls. The stars of not one but two number-one reality television shows, and frequent cover girls on all the weekly celebrity magazines, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian live large and glamorous lives. But not everything is on the screen - how they really live, get along (and feud) as sisters is the subject of the Kardashians very first book. Kardashian Konfidential is their sisterhood autobiography, full of fun facts about their childhoods (guess who was the ugly duckling?), their beauty and style secrets, the wisdom they learned from their beloved father, and the street smarts they got from their mother that sustain them in life and in business. As glamorous, fun, and fashionable as the girls themselves, this is the perfect fans book. Includes a PDF file of photos and memorabilia from the Kardashian family archives. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kourtney Kardashian) Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:24:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kardashian-Konfidential-Audiobook/B004CSUNVC thebookvoice.com 03:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kardashian Konfidential Author: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Narrator: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Confessions of life as a Kardashian sister - stuffed with family stories, advice, beauty tips, and the inside scoop on their life growing up into the gorgeous Dash Dolls. The stars of not one but two number-one reality television shows, and frequent cover girls on all the weekly celebrity magazines, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian live large and glamorous lives. But not everything is on the screen - how they really live, get along (and feud) as sisters is the subject of the Kardashians very first book. Kardashian Konfidential is their sisterhood autobiography, full of fun facts about their childhoods (guess who was the ugly duckling?), their beauty and style secrets, the wisdom they learned from their beloved father, and the street smarts they got from their mother that sustain them in life and in business. As glamorous, fun, and fashionable as the girls themselves, this is the perfect fans book. Includes a PDF file of photos and memorabilia from the Kardashian family archives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kardashian Konfidential Author: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Narrator: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Confessions of life as a Kardashian sister - stuffed with family stories, advice, beauty tips, and the inside scoop on their life growing up into the gorgeous Dash Dolls. The stars of not one but two number-one reality television shows, and frequent cover girls on all the weekly celebrity magazines, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian live large and glamorous lives. But not everything is on the screen - how they really live, get along (and feud) as sisters is the subject of the Kardashians very first book. Kardashian Konfidential is their sisterhood autobiography, full of fun facts about their childhoods (guess who was the ugly duckling?), their beauty and style secrets, the wisdom they learned from their beloved father, and the street smarts they got from their mother that sustain them in life and in business. As glamorous, fun, and fashionable as the girls themselves, this is the perfect fans book. Includes a PDF file of photos and memorabilia from the Kardashian family archives. Members Reviews: Save your cash/point The Kardasians are one of my guilty pleasures. I have watched every season. I thought this book would be a fun listen but it really wasnt. They are all over the place with this book its not very organized its really unclear what they wanted to get across to the reader. Save your cash/point there is nothing in this book you havent already heard or seen on the show or online. Hope the next book they come out with is better written. Abridged is all you need I usually like to purchase unabridged books, but with this book this is about all you need. I like these girls, I think that they are all smart, beautiful and marketing geniuses. I like the personal perspective each girl relates in the audio book about their father and individual situations (Marriage, babies, etc.), but I had a hard time with them saying that they are not "stars" and then going on about how to approach them and what bugs them about being a celebrity. They also go on about what cars they own. The fashion advice is a little thin. Their advice about "making it" at whatever the listener is interested in is quality advice and given in a nice and simple way. Great & loving book Its a fairytale life but these girls have great knowledge to share. Hope many follow a lot of it, if not all. Oh yea, little Jenner sister too lol Fun book! Exactly what I expected from it! Fun book! Exactly what I expected from it! Not a novel, but again, I wasn't expecting Mark Twain here! tara Would you consider the audio edition of Kardashian Konfidential to be better than the print version? Yes Who was your favorite character and why? I thought all of them did a great job. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? Na If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? A day in the life of the kardashian sisters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hollywood-Stories-Audiobook/B00CHTFOE4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Stories Subtitle: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies Author: Stephen Schochet Narrator: Chaz Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-13 Publisher: Stephen Schochet Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Just when you thought you've heard it all about Hollywood, comes a completely original new book. Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies by Stephen Schochet, contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast. This includes: John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and many others. A special blend of biography, history, and lore, Hollywood Stories is full of humorous , engaging, and illuminating tales often with unexpected endings. Sometimes people won't realize that they are hearing about The Three Stooges or Popeye the Sailor until they come to the end of the story. For example: At high noon on a cold November day in 1974, sixty-seven-year-old John Wayne faced off with the staff of the Harvard Lampoon on the famous campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The students had issued a challenge by calling the beloved American icon a fraud. Wayne, who had his new movie McQ to promote, responded by saying he would be happy to show his film in the pseudo-intellectual swamps of Harvard Square. After the screening, and without writers, the former USC footballer delivered a classic performance. When one smart young man asked where he got his phony toupee, Wayne insisted the hair was real. It wasn't his, but it was real. The appreciative underclassmen loved him, and after the Q and A session they all sat down to dinner. Later Wayne, who was suffering greatly from gout and the after-effects of lung cancer (sadly the Duke only had five years to live), said that day at Harvard was the best time he ever had. A professional tour guide in Hollywood, Stephen Schochet has researched and told thousands of entertaining anecdotes for over twenty years. He is also the author and narrator of two audiobooks, Tales of Hollywood and Fascinating Walt Disney. Critic Reviews: "The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard." (Tim Sika, Celluloid Dreams) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Schochet) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:36:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hollywood-Stories-Audiobook/B00CHTFOE4 thebookvoice.com 11:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Stories Subtitle: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies Author: Stephen Schochet Narrator: Chaz Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-13 Publisher: Stephen Schochet Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Just when you thought you've heard it all about Hollywood, comes a completely original new book. Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies by Stephen Schochet, contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast. This includes: John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and many others. A special blend of biography, history, and lore, Hollywood Stories is full of humorous , engaging, and illuminating tales often with unexpected endings. Sometimes people won't realize that they are hearing about The Three Stooges or Popeye the Sailor until they come to the end of the story. For example: At high noon on a cold November day in 1974, sixty-seven-year-old John Wayne faced off with the staff of the Harvard Lampoon on the famous campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The students had issued a challenge by calling the beloved American icon a fraud. Wayne, who had his new movie McQ to promote, responded by saying he would be happy to show his film in the pseudo-intellectual swamps of Harvard Square. After the screening, and without writers, the former USC footballer delivered a classic performance. When one smart young man asked where he got his phony toupee, Wayne insisted the hair was real. It wasn't his, but it was real. The appreciative underclassmen loved him, and after the Q and A session they all sat down to dinner. Later Wayne, who was suffering greatly from gout and the after-effects of lung cancer (sadly the Duke only had five years to live), said that day at Harvard was the best time he ever had. A professional tour guide in Hollywood, Stephen Schochet has researched and told thousands of entertaining anecdotes for over twenty years. He is also the author and narrator of two audiobooks, Tales of Hollywood and Fascinating Walt Disney. Critic Reviews: "The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard." (Tim Sika, Celluloid Dreams) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Stories Subtitle: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies Author: Stephen Schochet Narrator: Chaz Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-13 Publisher: Stephen Schochet Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Just when you thought you've heard it all about Hollywood, comes a completely original new book. Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and Legends of the Movies by Stephen Schochet, contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast. This includes: John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and many others. A special blend of biography, history, and lore, Hollywood Stories is full of humorous , engaging, and illuminating tales often with unexpected endings. Sometimes people won't realize that they are hearing about The Three Stooges or Popeye the Sailor until they come to the end of the story. For example: At high noon on a cold November day in 1974, sixty-seven-year-old John Wayne faced off with the staff of the Harvard Lampoon on the famous campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The students had issued a challenge by calling the beloved American icon a fraud. Wayne, who had his new movie McQ to promote, responded by saying he would be happy to show his film in the pseudo-intellectual swamps of Harvard Square. After the screening, and without writers, the former USC footballer delivered a classic performance. When one smart young man asked where he got his phony toupee, Wayne insisted the hair was real. It wasn't his, but it was real. The appreciative underclassmen loved him, and after the Q and A session they all sat down to dinner. Later Wayne, who was suffering greatly from gout and the after-effects of lung cancer (sadly the Duke only had five years to live), said that day at Harvard was the best time he ever had. A professional tour guide in Hollywood, Stephen Schochet has researched and told thousands of entertaining anecdotes for over twenty years. He is also the author and narrator of two audiobooks, Tales of Hollywood and Fascinating Walt Disney. Critic Reviews: "The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard." (Tim Sika, Celluloid Dreams) Members Reviews: Hanna Barbra? Goodfellows? What made the experience of listening to Hollywood Stories the most enjoyable? I enjoyed the little snippets of info and quick stories of the talent involved with filming everything from Birth of a Nation, Intolerance to Gladiator, Jaws and Unforgiven. What did you like best about this story? Humor and trivia of the history of film. How could the performance have been better? Not as annoyed at the voice as much, but "Goodellows"? Narration doesn't necessarily require expertise of the subject, but there were many instances of names, movie titles, etc. that were bungled. At some point there should be some quality checking, right? Someone in the studio who may have said --umm... maybe we should pronounce things correctly? The music in between the anecdotes to tell you the joke was over is horrible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Becoming-Maria-Audiobook/B014G2A9NK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming Maria Subtitle: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx Author: Sonia Manzano Narrator: Sonia Manzano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Pura Belpré Honor winner for The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano and one of America's most influential Hispanics - Maria on Sesame Street - delivers a beautifully wrought coming-of-age memoir. Set in the 1970s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving - and troubled. This is Sonia's own story rendered with an unforgettable narrative power. When listeners meet young Sonia, she is a child living amid the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and nosy neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But - click! - when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real life - the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an alcoholic father. But it is Sonia's dream of becoming an actress that keeps her afloat among the turbulence of her life and times. Spiced with culture, heartache, and humor, this memoir paints a lasting portrait of a girl's resilience as she grows up to become an inspiration to millions. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sonia Manzano) Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:57:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Becoming-Maria-Audiobook/B014G2A9NK thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming Maria Subtitle: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx Author: Sonia Manzano Narrator: Sonia Manzano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Pura Belpré Honor winner for The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano and one of America's most influential Hispanics - Maria on Sesame Street - delivers a beautifully wrought coming-of-age memoir. Set in the 1970s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving - and troubled. This is Sonia's own story rendered with an unforgettable narrative power. When listeners meet young Sonia, she is a child living amid the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and nosy neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But - click! - when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real life - the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an alcoholic father. But it is Sonia's dream of becoming an actress that keeps her afloat among the turbulence of her life and times. Spiced with culture, heartache, and humor, this memoir paints a lasting portrait of a girl's resilience as she grows up to become an inspiration to millions. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming Maria Subtitle: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx Author: Sonia Manzano Narrator: Sonia Manzano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Pura Belpré Honor winner for The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano and one of America's most influential Hispanics - Maria on Sesame Street - delivers a beautifully wrought coming-of-age memoir. Set in the 1970s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving - and troubled. This is Sonia's own story rendered with an unforgettable narrative power. When listeners meet young Sonia, she is a child living amid the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and nosy neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But - click! - when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real life - the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an alcoholic father. But it is Sonia's dream of becoming an actress that keeps her afloat among the turbulence of her life and times. Spiced with culture, heartache, and humor, this memoir paints a lasting portrait of a girl's resilience as she grows up to become an inspiration to millions. Members Reviews: Fantastic! (And I hope there's more to come? What a fascinating and affecting memoir. I grew up with Maria from Sesame Street being one of my earliest, closest, most trusted Puerto Rican role models so of course I was intrigued to read about her. It's a bit of a culture shock to go from Sesame Street to Sonia Manzano's real life growing up in the Bronx with an abusive father, but ultimately it makes me respect the actress even more. Sonia's memories of her thoughts and feelings growing up put you right in the picture and--darn it--I wish the book were longer. I don't want to stop reading. Thanks Sonia For anyone who grew up watching Sesame Street, this us a great book. Pulling the curtain away from the wizard if Oz, is good but confirms a much harder world that we know is reality. Maria, or Sonya gives an account of how she got the part and the world around her that continued to change as she played the part. Beauty and harshness at the same time. Sonya, thank you for writing this. You destroyed an illusion but created the seeds for change for the future. Thank you for so many years on Sesame Street and then finally crossing over in your book. Took courage. ... grade vocabulary and material which the book is originally recommended to 7th graders so I would rate it as ... well based on the book this lacks of 7th grade vocabulary and material which the book is originally recommended to 7th graders so I would rate it as a 3 grade book but factor in the violence and the swearing and i would rethink and rate it about maybe a fifth grade book and it still does not reach the level it was categorized/assigned to. The power of education on an immigrant community. Personally, this book was like going home. She describes it exactly as it was. Conflicts and fights within the family and yet moments of love and forgiveness. Growing up in New York gave some of us the opportunity to enjoy museums, summer camps, Broadway shows, in other words culture that other impoverished children are not afforded in this country. These opportunities opened our eyes to the outside world of the ghettos inspite of the prejudices that forced us into them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Patti-LuPone-Audiobook/B004000AJ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti LuPone Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Patti LuPone Narrator: Patti LuPone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I have been incredibly fortunate over the course of my career to have been associated with some extraordinary dramatic and musical productions, and also some rather spectacular disasters. Looking back, I can find gifts and life lessons in every one. The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatres most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off - through the dizzying highs and darkest lows - with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks. With illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Awardwinning performances, Patti LuPone: A Memoir is as inspirational as it is entertaining. And though the title might say a memoir, this is ultimately a love letter to the theater by a unique American artist. With its insightful retrospective of her career-defining turns, both on Broadway and abroad, in Evita, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, and Gypsy, Patti LuPone: A Memoir reveals the artists deeply felt passion for music and the theatre and is, in the end, the compelling and quintessential tale of an exceptional life well lived. Critic Reviews: "Patti LuPone, with honesty and humor, gives a brave and candid account of an astonishingly unique and brilliant performers journey to reach Broadway stardom." (Angela Lansbury) "Anyone who has seen Patti LuPone perform on stage is well aware of her daring, risk-taking artistry. Now she has channeled her considerable talent from the stage to the page and the result is a frank, funny and totally captivating memoir about her life on and off the stage." (Jane Fonda) "For some rare performers, there is a place beyond commercial success, popularity with audiences, and honors within an industry. A special place where they are both respected and adored--even envied--by other performers for their wealth of talent. These are actors who sing, as opposed to singers who act. They bring an actors range of thought about character and truth and psychology. Among them, none has more talent, more courage, and more emotive power than Patti LuPone. When Patti LuPone comes on stage, you dont always know what will happen, but you know it will be among the greatest work by any stage actress in theatre, ever. Ever. As everyone in our business knows, Pattiis Patti." (Alec Baldwin) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patti LuPone) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:35:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Patti-LuPone-Audiobook/B004000AJ2 thebookvoice.com 08:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti LuPone Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Patti LuPone Narrator: Patti LuPone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I have been incredibly fortunate over the course of my career to have been associated with some extraordinary dramatic and musical productions, and also some rather spectacular disasters. Looking back, I can find gifts and life lessons in every one. The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatres most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off - through the dizzying highs and darkest lows - with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks. With illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Awardwinning performances, Patti LuPone: A Memoir is as inspirational as it is entertaining. And though the title might say a memoir, this is ultimately a love letter to the theater by a unique American artist. With its insightful retrospective of her career-defining turns, both on Broadway and abroad, in Evita, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, and Gypsy, Patti LuPone: A Memoir reveals the artists deeply felt passion for music and the theatre and is, in the end, the compelling and quintessential tale of an exceptional life well lived. Critic Reviews: "Patti LuPone, with honesty and humor, gives a brave and candid account of an astonishingly unique and brilliant performers journey to reach Broadway stardom." (Angela Lansbury) "Anyone who has seen Patti LuPone perform on stage is well aware of her daring, risk-taking artistry. Now she has channeled her considerable talent from the stage to the page and the result is a frank, funny and totally captivating memoir about her life on and off the stage." (Jane Fonda) "For some rare performers, there is a place beyond commercial success, popularity with audiences, and honors within an industry. A special place where they are both respected and adored--even envied--by other performers for their wealth of talent. These are actors who sing, as opposed to singers who act. They bring an actors range of thought about character and truth and psychology. Among them, none has more talent, more courage, and more emotive power than Patti LuPone. When Patti LuPone comes on stage, you dont always know what will happen, but you know it will be among the greatest work by any stage actress in theatre, ever. Ever. As everyone in our business knows, Pattiis Patti." (Alec Baldwin) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti LuPone Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Patti LuPone Narrator: Patti LuPone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I have been incredibly fortunate over the course of my career to have been associated with some extraordinary dramatic and musical productions, and also some rather spectacular disasters. Looking back, I can find gifts and life lessons in every one. The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatres most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off - through the dizzying highs and darkest lows - with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks. With illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Awardwinning performances, Patti LuPone: A Memoir is as inspirational as it is entertaining. And though the title might say a memoir, this is ultimately a love letter to the theater by a unique American artist. With its insightful retrospective of her career-defining turns, both on Broadway and abroad, in Evita, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, and Gypsy, Patti LuPone: A Memoir reveals the artists deeply felt passion for music and the theatre and is, in the end, the compelling and quintessential tale of an exceptional life well lived. Critic Reviews: "Patti LuPone, with honesty and humor, gives a brave and candid account of an astonishingly unique and brilliant performers journey to reach Broadway stardom." (Angela Lansbury) "Anyone who has seen Patti LuPone perform on stage is well aware of her daring, risk-taking artistry. Now she has channeled her considerable talent from the stage to the page and the result is a frank, funny and totally captivating memoir about her life on and off the stage." (Jane Fonda) "For some rare performers, there is a place beyond commercial success, popularity with audiences, and honors within an industry. A special place where they are both respected and adored--even envied--by other performers for their wealth of talent. These are actors who sing, as opposed to singers who act. They bring an actors range of thought about character and truth and psychology. Among them, none has more talent, more courage, and more emotive power than Patti LuPone. When Patti LuPone comes on stage, you dont always know what will happen, but you know it will be among the greatest work by any stage actress in theatre, ever. Ever. As everyone in our business knows, Pattiis Patti." (Alec Baldwin) Members Reviews: Excellent This is well written and excellently narrated by LuPone. Fans of her performances, career, and celebrity persona will love it. Fellow actors will probably appreciate it, as she clearly establishes herself as an actor who has paid her dues and is worth her salt. Those who do not enjoy her regularly probably should avoid this, but her fans will enjoy this well crafted glimpse into her life. I couldn't stop listening! LuPone's Memoir Hits The High Notes! Being a fan Patti LuPone I had anticipated this book since Patti had announced she was writing her autobiography a year or so ago, I had intended to only buy the hardcover edition but when Amazon launched Audible.com I thought "what the hell" and bought the audio version too. I'm so glad I did. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/By-Myself-and-Then-Some-Audiobook/B002VA9VFC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Myself and Then Some Author: Lauren Bacall Narrator: Lauren Bacall Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: But when Bogart died of cancer in 1957, Bacall and their children had to take everything he had taught them and grow up fast. In a time of postwar communism, Hollywood blacklisting, and revolutionary politics, she mixed with the legends: Hemingway, the Oliviers, Katharine Hepburn, Bobby Kennedy, and Gregory Peck. She was engaged to Frank Sinatra and had a turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards. But Bacall never lost sight of the strength that made her a superstar, and she never lost sight of Bogie. Now, on the silver anniversary of its original publication, Bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to date, chronicling the events of the past 25 years, including her recent films and Broadway runs, and fond memories of her many close lifelong friendships. As one of the greatest actresses of all time turns 80, By Myself and Then Some reveals the legend in her own beautiful frank words, encapsulating a story that even Hollywood would struggle to reproduce. Critic Reviews: "Bacall's a class act." (Publishers Weekly) "Certainly more intelligently written than your average celebrity autobiography, this memoir tells a fascinating story of one woman's journey through life with an intimacy that's sure to engage legions of readers." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Bacall) Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:00:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/By-Myself-and-Then-Some-Audiobook/B002VA9VFC thebookvoice.com 06:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Myself and Then Some Author: Lauren Bacall Narrator: Lauren Bacall Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: But when Bogart died of cancer in 1957, Bacall and their children had to take everything he had taught them and grow up fast. In a time of postwar communism, Hollywood blacklisting, and revolutionary politics, she mixed with the legends: Hemingway, the Oliviers, Katharine Hepburn, Bobby Kennedy, and Gregory Peck. She was engaged to Frank Sinatra and had a turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards. But Bacall never lost sight of the strength that made her a superstar, and she never lost sight of Bogie. Now, on the silver anniversary of its original publication, Bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to date, chronicling the events of the past 25 years, including her recent films and Broadway runs, and fond memories of her many close lifelong friendships. As one of the greatest actresses of all time turns 80, By Myself and Then Some reveals the legend in her own beautiful frank words, encapsulating a story that even Hollywood would struggle to reproduce. Critic Reviews: "Bacall's a class act." (Publishers Weekly) "Certainly more intelligently written than your average celebrity autobiography, this memoir tells a fascinating story of one woman's journey through life with an intimacy that's sure to engage legions of readers." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Myself and Then Some Author: Lauren Bacall Narrator: Lauren Bacall Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: But when Bogart died of cancer in 1957, Bacall and their children had to take everything he had taught them and grow up fast. In a time of postwar communism, Hollywood blacklisting, and revolutionary politics, she mixed with the legends: Hemingway, the Oliviers, Katharine Hepburn, Bobby Kennedy, and Gregory Peck. She was engaged to Frank Sinatra and had a turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards. But Bacall never lost sight of the strength that made her a superstar, and she never lost sight of Bogie. Now, on the silver anniversary of its original publication, Bacall brings her inspiring memoir up to date, chronicling the events of the past 25 years, including her recent films and Broadway runs, and fond memories of her many close lifelong friendships. As one of the greatest actresses of all time turns 80, By Myself and Then Some reveals the legend in her own beautiful frank words, encapsulating a story that even Hollywood would struggle to reproduce. Critic Reviews: "Bacall's a class act." (Publishers Weekly) "Certainly more intelligently written than your average celebrity autobiography, this memoir tells a fascinating story of one woman's journey through life with an intimacy that's sure to engage legions of readers." (Booklist) Members Reviews: She has such a great voice! A great Listen. A fascinating stroll down memory lane with such a great talent who knew so many legends. Very gracious and classy lady with a great voice to listen to. Wish it had been unabridged Narrated with an engaging, friendly, bits of humor delivery by Ms. Bacall. Respectful of others, she shares what she admires and loves about others to the extent that they are part of her story. She tells of her humble beginnings in NYC, her loving & supportive mother, of following her passion for acting, traveling widely, meeting and working with what seems all of the greats in theater and movies over her lifetime, losing the love of her life too soon, loving being the mother of 3 children and a friend to many. The forthright style is who she is, I think, but I'm wondering if the nonabridged version might have felt less succinct -- thus the 3 rather than 4 stars for this version. Wonderful look at an extraordinary life What did you love best about By Myself and Then Some? I love Lauren's narration, as I always do when the author narrates his/her own book. I truly enjoyed how she allowed us to look into her life and that of those who surrounded her. I could only dream of finding the kind of love she and Bogie shared. Who was your favorite character and why? Lauren and Bogie's timeless romance. What about Lauren Bacalls performance did you like? Wonderful...I loved every minute of it! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, it was so hard to take a break and I found myself excited to continue on. Interesting, but a lot is missing It may be the fault of the abridged version, but after reading the original BY MYSELF years ago, I found a lot of the material about Ms. Bacall's earlier life missing; the making of DARK PASSAGE isn't mentioned, for example. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Orson-Welles-Audiobook/B002VA9XBE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orson Welles Subtitle: A Biography Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here he confides his most intimate feelings and recollections of his extraordinary life. With remarkable detail and intimacy, Barbara Leaming reveals the private Welles: from child prodigy and young lion in Dublin and New York, to the succès de scandale of his The War of the Worlds broadcast; from his auspicious directing debut with the legendary Citizen Kane in his 20s, to the sabotage of his further directing career by the Hollywood studios; from his affairs, carousing, and stormy marriage to Rita Hayworth, to his association with Roosevelt and aspirations to the presidency. It is a picture with an all-star cast, including Olivier, Monroe, Dietrich, Garbo, Warren Beatty, Charlie Chaplin, Princess Margaret, and Prince Aly Khan. Critic Reviews: "[A] beautifully researched, valuable study of one of America's most influential and mysterious artists....[What] makes this book remarkable is Welles's own contribution. His comments, opinions, interviews cut in and out of the narrative with an almost cinematic force." (Patricia Bosworth) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Leaming) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:16:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Orson-Welles-Audiobook/B002VA9XBE thebookvoice.com 22:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orson Welles Subtitle: A Biography Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here he confides his most intimate feelings and recollections of his extraordinary life. With remarkable detail and intimacy, Barbara Leaming reveals the private Welles: from child prodigy and young lion in Dublin and New York, to the succès de scandale of his The War of the Worlds broadcast; from his auspicious directing debut with the legendary Citizen Kane in his 20s, to the sabotage of his further directing career by the Hollywood studios; from his affairs, carousing, and stormy marriage to Rita Hayworth, to his association with Roosevelt and aspirations to the presidency. It is a picture with an all-star cast, including Olivier, Monroe, Dietrich, Garbo, Warren Beatty, Charlie Chaplin, Princess Margaret, and Prince Aly Khan. Critic Reviews: "[A] beautifully researched, valuable study of one of America's most influential and mysterious artists....[What] makes this book remarkable is Welles's own contribution. His comments, opinions, interviews cut in and out of the narrative with an almost cinematic force." (Patricia Bosworth) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orson Welles Subtitle: A Biography Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here he confides his most intimate feelings and recollections of his extraordinary life. With remarkable detail and intimacy, Barbara Leaming reveals the private Welles: from child prodigy and young lion in Dublin and New York, to the succès de scandale of his The War of the Worlds broadcast; from his auspicious directing debut with the legendary Citizen Kane in his 20s, to the sabotage of his further directing career by the Hollywood studios; from his affairs, carousing, and stormy marriage to Rita Hayworth, to his association with Roosevelt and aspirations to the presidency. It is a picture with an all-star cast, including Olivier, Monroe, Dietrich, Garbo, Warren Beatty, Charlie Chaplin, Princess Margaret, and Prince Aly Khan. Critic Reviews: "[A] beautifully researched, valuable study of one of America's most influential and mysterious artists....[What] makes this book remarkable is Welles's own contribution. His comments, opinions, interviews cut in and out of the narrative with an almost cinematic force." (Patricia Bosworth) Members Reviews: Great book; average narration I had read this book several years ago in print--and enjoyed it very much--so was happy to see an audio version available. It's still a great book, but I grew increasingly frustrated with the reader, who had an annoying habit of occasionally emphasizing (to me) the wrong words in sentences--or using an "arch" tone when one wasn't (again, to me) really called for. I found myself editing her narration in my mind, or frequently wondered what the great director himself might have thought of her reading! So, while it's not terrible, a different narrator--say, Edward Herrmann--might have brought this material to life in a way that Ms. Conlin doesn't. A Mesmerizing Tale read by a wonderful narrator A wonderfully told tale by author Barbara Leaming, made all the more enjoyable by narrator Grace Conlin's patiently nuanced reading. It's easy to lose the thread of a story when the world is the stage - as it certainly was for Welles - and the players so numerous and varied, but Ms. Conlin's pacing and delivery keeps the detailed action compelling throughout the long and winding journey of Welles' extraordinary life Wonderful... You "hear" and feel Orson Welles throughout this book. Very open and honest and certainly connects the dots well between what you may or may not know about his life and career. Feels like you're sitting down to enjoy an extended lunch with him as he tells you anything and everything. Barbara Leaming certainly connected with him in a way that most people have not. Leaming & Conlin Bring Orson Back Into Our Lives If you could sum up Orson Welles in three words, what would they be? Brilliant, Driven, Humanitarian Who was your favorite character and why? Orson is the most important and my favorite character. No one was more collectively brilliant than he. In his early life he was as ego centric as most are at that age, but he did not stay there. Later on, (thou still driven) he would reach out to others. Was more caring and giving. Hi last phone call (the night he died( was to the mother of a close director friend, asking how she was and reminding her to take her meds. I have loved Orson for over 50 years of my life. Orson was yet another example of the good that God gave to us. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Punk-Rock-Blitzkrieg-Audiobook/B00S8KBW06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punk Rock Blitzkrieg Subtitle: My Life as a Ramone Author: Marky Ramone, Rich Herschlag Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rolling Stone ranked the Ramones at #26 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". They received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Marky Ramone played a major part in this success - his "blitzkrieg" style of drumming drove the sound the Ramones pioneered. Now fans can get the inside story. Having outlived his bandmates, Marky is the only person who can share the secrets and stories of the Ramones' improbable rise from obtuse beginnings to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But it wasn't all good times and hit songs, and Marky doesn't shy away from discussing his own struggles. From the cult film Rock 'n' Roll High School through "I Wanna Be Sedated" through his own struggle with alcoholism, Marky Ramone sets the record straight, painting an unflinching picture of the dysfunction behind the band that changed a generation. Punk Rock Blitzkrieg is both a cultural history of punk and a stirring story that millions of fans have been waiting for. Critic Reviews: "Fans of punk and new wave will be fascinated by [the] details." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marky Ramone) Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:12:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Punk-Rock-Blitzkrieg-Audiobook/B00S8KBW06 thebookvoice.com 13:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punk Rock Blitzkrieg Subtitle: My Life as a Ramone Author: Marky Ramone, Rich Herschlag Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rolling Stone ranked the Ramones at #26 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". They received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Marky Ramone played a major part in this success - his "blitzkrieg" style of drumming drove the sound the Ramones pioneered. Now fans can get the inside story. Having outlived his bandmates, Marky is the only person who can share the secrets and stories of the Ramones' improbable rise from obtuse beginnings to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But it wasn't all good times and hit songs, and Marky doesn't shy away from discussing his own struggles. From the cult film Rock 'n' Roll High School through "I Wanna Be Sedated" through his own struggle with alcoholism, Marky Ramone sets the record straight, painting an unflinching picture of the dysfunction behind the band that changed a generation. Punk Rock Blitzkrieg is both a cultural history of punk and a stirring story that millions of fans have been waiting for. Critic Reviews: "Fans of punk and new wave will be fascinated by [the] details." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punk Rock Blitzkrieg Subtitle: My Life as a Ramone Author: Marky Ramone, Rich Herschlag Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rolling Stone ranked the Ramones at #26 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". They received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Marky Ramone played a major part in this success - his "blitzkrieg" style of drumming drove the sound the Ramones pioneered. Now fans can get the inside story. Having outlived his bandmates, Marky is the only person who can share the secrets and stories of the Ramones' improbable rise from obtuse beginnings to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But it wasn't all good times and hit songs, and Marky doesn't shy away from discussing his own struggles. From the cult film Rock 'n' Roll High School through "I Wanna Be Sedated" through his own struggle with alcoholism, Marky Ramone sets the record straight, painting an unflinching picture of the dysfunction behind the band that changed a generation. Punk Rock Blitzkrieg is both a cultural history of punk and a stirring story that millions of fans have been waiting for. Critic Reviews: "Fans of punk and new wave will be fascinated by [the] details." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Dedicated Punk Fans Must Read Would you listen to Punk Rock Blitzkrieg again? Why? Yes. Great background into the history of Punk legends Ramones. Like any history story told well, there's typically more to glean on a second pass. What was one of the most memorable moments of Punk Rock Blitzkrieg? Realizing "End Of The Century" was Spectorized. I thought I knew my album history, but some how managed to miss the fact Phil Spector produced End of The Century. I stopped the book as soon as I learned this fact, and immediately listened to the album again, and heard the tracks with new ears. As a matter of fact, learning the stories behind many of the Ramones songs and Markey's previous bands was a huge distraction --- I found myself constantly switching from the book to my long punk playlist to listen to all the songs mentioned with a brand new appreciation. It was a very cool experience for a lifelong fan. Have you listened to any of Corey M. Snows other performances before? How does this one compare? This was my first listen with Mr. Snow. He did a great job of projecting Marky's tone and speech pattern. It's clear Mr. Snow "got in character" to deliver the narration, and it worked great. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? "Sedated" What else would you call it? Any additional comments? Was a clear reminder of to not pass up the opportunity catch your favorite bands when they are around -- there's no guarantee they'll pass by again. Ramones fan? Get this book! A must listen for any Ramones fan! A true insiders look at the inner working of the machine called Ramones. A fun listen. Sad. Sweet. Raw. Upsetting. Triumphant. A great book about a great band, warts and all. Informing and inspiring! I was finally able to make connections about rock culture that I didn't make before. Very well written. A story rich with history and life lessons. Gabba Gabba Hey! A must read for any punk or rock fan Great behind the scenes look at one of the greatest bands ever. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/From-Pieces-to-Weight-Audiobook/B002V8MVGK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Pieces to Weight Subtitle: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Author: 50 Cent Narrator: Kris Ex Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: 50 Cent has sold over 20 million records worldwide. His record-breaking debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has sold over 12 million units worldwide, with the largest debut in SoundScan history. While his sophomore effort, The Massacre, sold over 1.14 million copies in its first four days of release, he has since become the first artist to have four songs in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 since The Beatles in 1964. His business empire includes: a record label (G-Unit Records, a division of Interscope Records), apparel/footwear ventures (G-Unit Clothing and footwear, joint ventures through the Ecko Clothing Company and Reebok, respectively), vitamin water (Formula 50, through Glaceau's Vitamin Water), watch line (G-Unit Watches, through Jacob & Co), and a video game (50 Cent: Bulletproof, through Vivendi Games). His future plans are to dominate the film and television worlds through two new G-Unit ventures in film and television...and his most prized project: the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Critic Reviews: "The book is cool, hard and vivid, a minor classic of a genre you might call gangster rap." (The New York Times Book Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (50 Cent) Mon, 08 Aug 2005 05:55:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/From-Pieces-to-Weight-Audiobook/B002V8MVGK thebookvoice.com 03:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Pieces to Weight Subtitle: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Author: 50 Cent Narrator: Kris Ex Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: 50 Cent has sold over 20 million records worldwide. His record-breaking debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has sold over 12 million units worldwide, with the largest debut in SoundScan history. While his sophomore effort, The Massacre, sold over 1.14 million copies in its first four days of release, he has since become the first artist to have four songs in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 since The Beatles in 1964. His business empire includes: a record label (G-Unit Records, a division of Interscope Records), apparel/footwear ventures (G-Unit Clothing and footwear, joint ventures through the Ecko Clothing Company and Reebok, respectively), vitamin water (Formula 50, through Glaceau's Vitamin Water), watch line (G-Unit Watches, through Jacob & Co), and a video game (50 Cent: Bulletproof, through Vivendi Games). His future plans are to dominate the film and television worlds through two new G-Unit ventures in film and television...and his most prized project: the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Critic Reviews: "The book is cool, hard and vivid, a minor classic of a genre you might call gangster rap." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Pieces to Weight Subtitle: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Author: 50 Cent Narrator: Kris Ex Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: 50 Cent has sold over 20 million records worldwide. His record-breaking debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has sold over 12 million units worldwide, with the largest debut in SoundScan history. While his sophomore effort, The Massacre, sold over 1.14 million copies in its first four days of release, he has since become the first artist to have four songs in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 since The Beatles in 1964. His business empire includes: a record label (G-Unit Records, a division of Interscope Records), apparel/footwear ventures (G-Unit Clothing and footwear, joint ventures through the Ecko Clothing Company and Reebok, respectively), vitamin water (Formula 50, through Glaceau's Vitamin Water), watch line (G-Unit Watches, through Jacob & Co), and a video game (50 Cent: Bulletproof, through Vivendi Games). His future plans are to dominate the film and television worlds through two new G-Unit ventures in film and television...and his most prized project: the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Critic Reviews: "The book is cool, hard and vivid, a minor classic of a genre you might call gangster rap." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Very insightful I am not a big 50 cent fan but this book definitely helped me understand him much much better. I really liked this book and found his life to be very interesting. Read with "The 50th Law." After reading the 50th Law by Robert Greene and 50 Cent, this book provides a deeper look into how 50 Cent determined to live without fear and win. it was alright I expected it to be a lil better .It's wasn't good as prodigy from mobb deep bio. Starts off shaky, then turns good At first I had a hard time channeling 50s energy into the story because of the narrator. But then I began to associate the two things. Great story. Great narration. But they should have had 50 cent do the actual narrating. Getting to know 50 Cent I feel like I've gotten to know 50 Cent the person instead of just the artist and when someone comes his way, they better come correct. I enjoyed getting to know a fellow 'Cancer'..... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Without-You-Audiobook/B002V081F8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without You Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent Author: Anthony Rapp Narrator: Anthony Rapp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Rent opened to thunderous acclaim off-Broadway, Rapp knew that something truly extraordinary had taken shape. But even as people celebrated the show's success, they were also mourning the sudden death of the show's creator. When Anthony's mom began to lose her battle with cancer, he struggled to balance his theater career with his responsibility to his family. Here, Anthony recounts both the show's huge success and his overwhelming loss. He also shares his experiences discovering his sexuality, the tension it created with his mother, and his struggle to gain her acceptance. Critic Reviews: "Absorbing, warm, and hopeful, the book celebrates a man, his work, and a generation struggling with AIDS but determined to survive." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Rapp) Wed, 03 May 2006 16:19:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Without-You-Audiobook/B002V081F8 thebookvoice.com 09:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without You Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent Author: Anthony Rapp Narrator: Anthony Rapp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Rent opened to thunderous acclaim off-Broadway, Rapp knew that something truly extraordinary had taken shape. But even as people celebrated the show's success, they were also mourning the sudden death of the show's creator. When Anthony's mom began to lose her battle with cancer, he struggled to balance his theater career with his responsibility to his family. Here, Anthony recounts both the show's huge success and his overwhelming loss. He also shares his experiences discovering his sexuality, the tension it created with his mother, and his struggle to gain her acceptance. Critic Reviews: "Absorbing, warm, and hopeful, the book celebrates a man, his work, and a generation struggling with AIDS but determined to survive." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without You Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent Author: Anthony Rapp Narrator: Anthony Rapp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Rent opened to thunderous acclaim off-Broadway, Rapp knew that something truly extraordinary had taken shape. But even as people celebrated the show's success, they were also mourning the sudden death of the show's creator. When Anthony's mom began to lose her battle with cancer, he struggled to balance his theater career with his responsibility to his family. Here, Anthony recounts both the show's huge success and his overwhelming loss. He also shares his experiences discovering his sexuality, the tension it created with his mother, and his struggle to gain her acceptance. Critic Reviews: "Absorbing, warm, and hopeful, the book celebrates a man, his work, and a generation struggling with AIDS but determined to survive." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Sensibly Sentimental I'm not a Renthead, although I did see the show twice and have seen the movie version as well. But I am affected by AIDS and have attended Friends In Deed meetings in New York (Rapp speaks of his association with this organization and its founder Cy O'Neal). And now, I must admit, I've fallen in "love" with Anthony Rapp. I expected a shallow but gossipy read when I purchased this book, not the beautifully written, emotion-packed memoir, narrated honestly by the author. From its first page I was enveloped in a story that has implications for all of us. Anthony Rapp is a wonderful actor and a marvelous author. You don't have to be a musical theater afficiando or even an admirer of the arts to get swept away in this edgy and honest story. Kudos to Mr. Rapp who should write more often. He has more than one gift. Surprisingly Meh... I wanted more of the production process of the musical RENT. Did not get that. Great performance reading by Anthony Rapp though. Touching stories of loss Some reviews here complain about Anthony Rapp being self-centered and shallow. I find this couldn't be further from the truth. This book is the story about one man's experience with loss. The loss of a grandfather he barely knew. The loss of Jonathan Larson, friend and creator of the musical that Anthony had seen come to fruition. His own mother's cancer. While he is very concerned with his own feelings through many points in this book, he displays remarkable honesty. Showing his anger at himself, at those around him. He talks about the kinds of things that we all go through when we suffer great loss, but are afraid to admit to. He isn't always portrayed in the best light, but it is truly an honest look at the emotions and questions the author has through times that are both exciting and difficult. nice story and well narrated I really felt Anthony Rapp did a great job telling his story and bring emotion to his words. I found myself in tears several times! Not your usual biography. I read the book when it was first available and knew in the first chapter that this would be a great read and it was. Last week I got the audio version with Anthony reading his book (unabridged) and it was an experience I'll never forget. Just blew me away to not just hear the words read by him but to experience the all his emotions was fantastic. You truly feel the love, anger, confusion, energy; it's very powerful. Hope he writes again soon. I will say it may not be for everyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Happy-Accidents-Audiobook/B0060MBP6U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Happy Accidents Author: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Narrator: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-28-11 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 556 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1974, a 14-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream. A dream to become an actress, like her idols Ron Howard and Vicki Lawrence. But it was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood, and it didnt help that shed recently dropped out of the school play, The Ugly Duckling, or that the Hollywood casting directors she wrote to replied that "professional training was a requirement". But the funny thing is, it all came true. Through a series of happy accidents, Jane Lynch created an improbableand hilariouspath to success. In those early years, despite her dreams, she was also consumed with anxiety, feeling out of place in both her body and her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality, she escaped in positive wayssuch as joining a high-school chorus not unlike the one in Gleebut also found destructive outlets. She started drinking almost every night during her freshman year of high school and developed a mean and judgmental streak that turned her into a real-life Sue Sylvester. Then, at 31, she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embrace her sexuality, come out to her parents, and quit drinking for good. Soon after, a Frosted Flakes commercial and a chance meeting in a coffee shop led to a role in the Christopher Guest movie Best in Show, which helped her to get cast in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Similar coincidences and chance meetings led to roles in movies starring Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and even Meryl Streep in 2009's Julie & Julia. Then, of course, came the two lucky accidents that truly changed her life. Getting lost in a hotel led to an introduction to her future wife, Lara. And then a series shed signed up for abruptly got canceled, making it possible for her to take the role of Sue Sylvester in Glee, which made her a megastar. Today, Jane Lynch has finally found the contentment she thought shed never have. Part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, this is a book equally for the rabid Glee fan and for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love, and success. Read by the author, with a foreword written and read by Carol Burnett. Critic Reviews: "A triumphant memoir recounting the inner struggles of one of the most versatile actresses working todayAchingly sad and sweetly comic at the same time." (Kirkus) "[A] frank, engaging, and at times uproariously funny autobiography of a roller-coaster life." (Vogue) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Lynch) Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:54:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Happy-Accidents-Audiobook/B0060MBP6U thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Happy Accidents Author: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Narrator: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-28-11 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 556 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1974, a 14-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream. A dream to become an actress, like her idols Ron Howard and Vicki Lawrence. But it was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood, and it didnt help that shed recently dropped out of the school play, The Ugly Duckling, or that the Hollywood casting directors she wrote to replied that "professional training was a requirement". But the funny thing is, it all came true. Through a series of happy accidents, Jane Lynch created an improbableand hilariouspath to success. In those early years, despite her dreams, she was also consumed with anxiety, feeling out of place in both her body and her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality, she escaped in positive wayssuch as joining a high-school chorus not unlike the one in Gleebut also found destructive outlets. She started drinking almost every night during her freshman year of high school and developed a mean and judgmental streak that turned her into a real-life Sue Sylvester. Then, at 31, she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embrace her sexuality, come out to her parents, and quit drinking for good. Soon after, a Frosted Flakes commercial and a chance meeting in a coffee shop led to a role in the Christopher Guest movie Best in Show, which helped her to get cast in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Similar coincidences and chance meetings led to roles in movies starring Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and even Meryl Streep in 2009's Julie & Julia. Then, of course, came the two lucky accidents that truly changed her life. Getting lost in a hotel led to an introduction to her future wife, Lara. And then a series shed signed up for abruptly got canceled, making it possible for her to take the role of Sue Sylvester in Glee, which made her a megastar. Today, Jane Lynch has finally found the contentment she thought shed never have. Part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, this is a book equally for the rabid Glee fan and for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love, and success. Read by the author, with a foreword written and read by Carol Burnett. Critic Reviews: "A triumphant memoir recounting the inner struggles of one of the most versatile actresses working todayAchingly sad and sweetly comic at the same time." (Kirkus) "[A] frank, engaging, and at times uproariously funny autobiography of a roller-coaster life." (Vogue) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Happy Accidents Author: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Narrator: Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett (foreword) Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-28-11 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 556 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1974, a 14-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream. A dream to become an actress, like her idols Ron Howard and Vicki Lawrence. But it was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood, and it didnt help that shed recently dropped out of the school play, The Ugly Duckling, or that the Hollywood casting directors she wrote to replied that "professional training was a requirement". But the funny thing is, it all came true. Through a series of happy accidents, Jane Lynch created an improbableand hilariouspath to success. In those early years, despite her dreams, she was also consumed with anxiety, feeling out of place in both her body and her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality, she escaped in positive wayssuch as joining a high-school chorus not unlike the one in Gleebut also found destructive outlets. She started drinking almost every night during her freshman year of high school and developed a mean and judgmental streak that turned her into a real-life Sue Sylvester. Then, at 31, she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embrace her sexuality, come out to her parents, and quit drinking for good. Soon after, a Frosted Flakes commercial and a chance meeting in a coffee shop led to a role in the Christopher Guest movie Best in Show, which helped her to get cast in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Similar coincidences and chance meetings led to roles in movies starring Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and even Meryl Streep in 2009's Julie & Julia. Then, of course, came the two lucky accidents that truly changed her life. Getting lost in a hotel led to an introduction to her future wife, Lara. And then a series shed signed up for abruptly got canceled, making it possible for her to take the role of Sue Sylvester in Glee, which made her a megastar. Today, Jane Lynch has finally found the contentment she thought shed never have. Part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, this is a book equally for the rabid Glee fan and for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love, and success. Read by the author, with a foreword written and read by Carol Burnett. Critic Reviews: "A triumphant memoir recounting the inner struggles of one of the most versatile actresses working todayAchingly sad and sweetly comic at the same time." (Kirkus) "[A] frank, engaging, and at times uproariously funny autobiography of a roller-coaster life." (Vogue) Members Reviews: Love Jane Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would recommend this book. I enjoyed the book, I loved listening to Jane. Any additional comments? I enjoyed hearing her story about coming to terms with herself, and how she evolved over the years. Sweet, benign Any additional comments? I give this book five stars because it delivers as promised and the fact that I didnt like it is rather a reflection of my poor choice in having selected the book (it was on sale) than the quality of the authors work. Celebrity lives just arent all that interesting and even the most talented actors do not necessarily (or likely) have the literary skills to write compelling stories about themselves. After having read some other celebrity memoirs - Stories I Only Tell My Friends (Rob Lowe), The Elephant to Hollywood (Michael Caine) - I shouldnt be surprised that this book fell flat for me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bruce-Audiobook/B009PCEFIM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bruce Author: Peter A. Carlin Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This sweeping biography of Bruce Springsteen features in-depth interviews with family, band members, childhood friends, ex-girlfriends, and a poignant retrospective from the Boss himself. Its Bruce as his many fans havent before seen him - the man behind the myth, describing his life and work in intimate, vivid detail. For close to four decades, Bruce Springsteen has reflected the heart and soul of America in a career that encompasses twenty Grammy Awards, more than 120 million albums sold, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. Yet despite the honesty of his songwriting, Springsteen has remained adamantly elusive and reserved. In a groundbreaking biography that draws on unprecedented access to Springsteen and those closest to him, acclaimed music critic Peter Ames Carlin presents the most revealing account yet of New Jerseys favorite son. With contributions from band members past and present, including the last interview given by legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, Bruce encompasses the breadth of Springsteens astonishing career and explores the inner workings of an American icon right up through his most recent sold-out tour and number-one album, Wrecking Ball. A must for fans, Bruce is a meticulously researched biography of one of the most complex and fascinating artists in American music. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter A. Carlin) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:44:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bruce-Audiobook/B009PCEFIM thebookvoice.com 18:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bruce Author: Peter A. Carlin Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This sweeping biography of Bruce Springsteen features in-depth interviews with family, band members, childhood friends, ex-girlfriends, and a poignant retrospective from the Boss himself. Its Bruce as his many fans havent before seen him - the man behind the myth, describing his life and work in intimate, vivid detail. For close to four decades, Bruce Springsteen has reflected the heart and soul of America in a career that encompasses twenty Grammy Awards, more than 120 million albums sold, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. Yet despite the honesty of his songwriting, Springsteen has remained adamantly elusive and reserved. In a groundbreaking biography that draws on unprecedented access to Springsteen and those closest to him, acclaimed music critic Peter Ames Carlin presents the most revealing account yet of New Jerseys favorite son. With contributions from band members past and present, including the last interview given by legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, Bruce encompasses the breadth of Springsteens astonishing career and explores the inner workings of an American icon right up through his most recent sold-out tour and number-one album, Wrecking Ball. A must for fans, Bruce is a meticulously researched biography of one of the most complex and fascinating artists in American music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bruce Author: Peter A. Carlin Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This sweeping biography of Bruce Springsteen features in-depth interviews with family, band members, childhood friends, ex-girlfriends, and a poignant retrospective from the Boss himself. Its Bruce as his many fans havent before seen him - the man behind the myth, describing his life and work in intimate, vivid detail. For close to four decades, Bruce Springsteen has reflected the heart and soul of America in a career that encompasses twenty Grammy Awards, more than 120 million albums sold, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. Yet despite the honesty of his songwriting, Springsteen has remained adamantly elusive and reserved. In a groundbreaking biography that draws on unprecedented access to Springsteen and those closest to him, acclaimed music critic Peter Ames Carlin presents the most revealing account yet of New Jerseys favorite son. With contributions from band members past and present, including the last interview given by legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons, Bruce encompasses the breadth of Springsteens astonishing career and explores the inner workings of an American icon right up through his most recent sold-out tour and number-one album, Wrecking Ball. A must for fans, Bruce is a meticulously researched biography of one of the most complex and fascinating artists in American music. Members Reviews: For the most part, this is what I was hoping for I've read several other so-called biographies of Bruce Springsteen and was amazed at how little factual information they contained of a living, accessible person. Mr. Carlin pretty well resolved that problem for me in this big biography, Bruce. The story starts with the tragic death at a very young age of Bruce Springsteen's aunt, Virginia. It explores the histories of both sides of his family as they came from Europe. It lightly touches on the unusual circumstances around his maternal grandfather's imprisonment, and his father's manic depression. The events that impacted the artist on his way up are well researched and chronicled. The one exception that I hoped Carlin would realize was important was the acquisition of the Telecaster. Mike Appel famously stated that Bruce still played the same $189 guitar he's always had. Well, Bruce's Telecaster is NOT $189 instrument under any normal circumstances. Perhaps Mr. Carlin does not play guitar but that is a story those of us who do are interested to hear. In the introduction Carlin tells us that during his interviews with Springsteen Bruce advised him if he found warts and wrinkles to print them. Carlin followed this advice up to a point. He certainly addresses Springsteen's mercurial temper, his obnoxious behavior toward his band mates, and his jealousy and disregard often in public of his lovers. Where he holds back, however, is in the transition between Springsteen's two marriages. We get plenty of information about who Julianne Phillips is, that is he tells us all the good stuff. Abruptly they divorce and almost instantly Bruce is a couple with Patti Scialfa. I'm not really looking for gossip. I'm looking to understand a series of songs on Bruce Springsteen's two 1992 albums. Human Touch and Lucky Town. Carlin explains how these two unusual records were recorded and how slow and how fast the various songs were written. What he leaves out to the distraction of we who follow these things obsessively, is what inspired the specific songs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/You-Must-Remember-This-Audiobook/B00IPNMUP2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Must Remember This Subtitle: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age Author: Robert J. Wagner, Scott Eyman Narrator: Robert J. Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With a career spanning more than five decades, few actors are more qualified to recount the glamorous Hollywood era of the late 1940s and early 1950s than Robert Wagner. You Must Remember This is Wagners ode to a bygone age, to its incomparable style and how it was displayed, and to its legendary stars. Wagner revisits the houses, restaurants, and other haunts of Hollywoods elite, offering an intimate view of their lives on and off screen. He fondly recounts mythic figures simply entertaining at home among friends, away from the publicity machine and public eye that morphed into todays paparazzi culture. Wagner also discusses the business of Hollywood and its evolution from an industry once dominated by moguls to one run by agents, and examines the career arcs of his peers, carefully considering why some survived and others faded. Engaging and entertaining, You Must Remember This is a window into the splendors of an erstwhile era and an opportunity for listeners to live vicariously through one its most beloved leading men. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert J. Wagner) Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:30:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/You-Must-Remember-This-Audiobook/B00IPNMUP2 thebookvoice.com 06:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Must Remember This Subtitle: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age Author: Robert J. Wagner, Scott Eyman Narrator: Robert J. Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With a career spanning more than five decades, few actors are more qualified to recount the glamorous Hollywood era of the late 1940s and early 1950s than Robert Wagner. You Must Remember This is Wagners ode to a bygone age, to its incomparable style and how it was displayed, and to its legendary stars. Wagner revisits the houses, restaurants, and other haunts of Hollywoods elite, offering an intimate view of their lives on and off screen. He fondly recounts mythic figures simply entertaining at home among friends, away from the publicity machine and public eye that morphed into todays paparazzi culture. Wagner also discusses the business of Hollywood and its evolution from an industry once dominated by moguls to one run by agents, and examines the career arcs of his peers, carefully considering why some survived and others faded. Engaging and entertaining, You Must Remember This is a window into the splendors of an erstwhile era and an opportunity for listeners to live vicariously through one its most beloved leading men. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Must Remember This Subtitle: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age Author: Robert J. Wagner, Scott Eyman Narrator: Robert J. Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: With a career spanning more than five decades, few actors are more qualified to recount the glamorous Hollywood era of the late 1940s and early 1950s than Robert Wagner. You Must Remember This is Wagners ode to a bygone age, to its incomparable style and how it was displayed, and to its legendary stars. Wagner revisits the houses, restaurants, and other haunts of Hollywoods elite, offering an intimate view of their lives on and off screen. He fondly recounts mythic figures simply entertaining at home among friends, away from the publicity machine and public eye that morphed into todays paparazzi culture. Wagner also discusses the business of Hollywood and its evolution from an industry once dominated by moguls to one run by agents, and examines the career arcs of his peers, carefully considering why some survived and others faded. Engaging and entertaining, You Must Remember This is a window into the splendors of an erstwhile era and an opportunity for listeners to live vicariously through one its most beloved leading men. Members Reviews: For the true LA/Hollywood affectionado! This story was perfect for us. As former Hollywood and LA residents this filled in many historical gaps. It was not your typical Hollywood memoir, but instead an insightful look back to the golden ages. Highly recommended! The way a story about Hollywood years past, should Not what I expected. No it was much better. Robert Wagner makes you feel like you are there with him and his friends. I highly recommend this magnificent work for anyone who loves Hollywood and the movies. Disappointed Is there anything you would change about this book? I was waiting with bated breath to begin this book. Unfortunately, it was very little more than an architectural reminiscence of Hollywood/LA. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Wind in some personal anecdotes to spice the story up - very little substance in this book. What else would you have wanted to know about Robert J. Wagner and Scott Eyman s life? RJ would have a wonderful story to tell if he chooses to. OLD HOLLYWOOD TASTEFULLY UNVEILED This is a fascinating story of a time long gone. It has historical and personal memories of Hollywood's beginnings and how it changed into the 21st century shared by one who experienced a lot of it 1st hand. Robert Wagner is factual with a somewhat respectful grace in looking back. I really enjoyed his own reading of it and hearing a bit of his feelings about it in his tone Robert Wagner is a great storyteller! I've read all of Wagner's books. He's a great storyteller who lived and worked in an era of Hollywood that was fascinating. I'm a real fan of his audible books because he has a terrific voice for narration. Loved it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ice-Audiobook/B004UBWHHO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ice Subtitle: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption - from South Central to Hollywood Author: Douglas Century Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For readers or listeners of Sister Souljahs No Disrespect, Nathan McCalls Makes Me Wanna Holler, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and Monster by Sanyika Shakur comes the definitive memoir from Ice-T, the acclaimed rapper and actor known for telling it like it is. Ice-T offers his hip-hop generations Horatio Alger story: the narrative of an orphaned child who, drawn inexorably into a harrowing life of crime, ultimately turns away from the streets and, through self-discipline and a single-minded work ethic, forges a path to international fame as a musician and film-and-television star. Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow in New Jersey. As an only child whose parents died when he was very young, he became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the army. He released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records and formed the thrash-metal band Body Count. He currently stars as Detective Fin Tutuola on Law & Order: SVU. Critic Reviews: In this intriguing memoir, groundbreaking rapper and actor Ice-T chronicles his rise from nomadic criminal to hip-hop star. Ice-T is a canny businessman, and he charts clearly the decisions that brought him up each step of a very treacherous ladder. (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Century) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:30:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ice-Audiobook/B004UBWHHO thebookvoice.com 07:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ice Subtitle: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption - from South Central to Hollywood Author: Douglas Century Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For readers or listeners of Sister Souljahs No Disrespect, Nathan McCalls Makes Me Wanna Holler, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and Monster by Sanyika Shakur comes the definitive memoir from Ice-T, the acclaimed rapper and actor known for telling it like it is. Ice-T offers his hip-hop generations Horatio Alger story: the narrative of an orphaned child who, drawn inexorably into a harrowing life of crime, ultimately turns away from the streets and, through self-discipline and a single-minded work ethic, forges a path to international fame as a musician and film-and-television star. Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow in New Jersey. As an only child whose parents died when he was very young, he became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the army. He released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records and formed the thrash-metal band Body Count. He currently stars as Detective Fin Tutuola on Law & Order: SVU. Critic Reviews: In this intriguing memoir, groundbreaking rapper and actor Ice-T chronicles his rise from nomadic criminal to hip-hop star. Ice-T is a canny businessman, and he charts clearly the decisions that brought him up each step of a very treacherous ladder. (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ice Subtitle: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption - from South Central to Hollywood Author: Douglas Century Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For readers or listeners of Sister Souljahs No Disrespect, Nathan McCalls Makes Me Wanna Holler, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and Monster by Sanyika Shakur comes the definitive memoir from Ice-T, the acclaimed rapper and actor known for telling it like it is. Ice-T offers his hip-hop generations Horatio Alger story: the narrative of an orphaned child who, drawn inexorably into a harrowing life of crime, ultimately turns away from the streets and, through self-discipline and a single-minded work ethic, forges a path to international fame as a musician and film-and-television star. Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow in New Jersey. As an only child whose parents died when he was very young, he became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the army. He released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records and formed the thrash-metal band Body Count. He currently stars as Detective Fin Tutuola on Law & Order: SVU. Critic Reviews: In this intriguing memoir, groundbreaking rapper and actor Ice-T chronicles his rise from nomadic criminal to hip-hop star. Ice-T is a canny businessman, and he charts clearly the decisions that brought him up each step of a very treacherous ladder. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I have a whole new respect for this man! Would you listen to Ice again? Why? Absolutely. He is brutally honest and writes with style and swagger. Also, while my husband never got in to crime (thank God!) there are so many similarities with them. When Ice says "I shouldn't have lived past 21" it really struck a chord with me. I remember at my husband's 10 year class reunion (32 years ago) people were telling him, "I thought you'd be dead by now!" Like Ice, my husband has swagger, the most important thing to my husband is his family, and he has worked hard for everything he's gotten - just like Ice. He even sort of resembles Ice! Several times throughout the book, I felt like Ice and my husband could be friends. I am encouraging my husband to listen to it also. What did you like best about this story? I love how he tells it all, no holds barred. He goes in to every aspect of where he started and how he got where he is. Which character as performed by Mirron Willis was your favorite? Ice T of course Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Much of it moved me, I teared up several times. But I literally laughed out loud when he talks about confronting his son when the son came to Arizona for his visit on Spring Break. Without giving away WHAT they talked about, the way Ice tells it is hysterical. I also admire how he talks about Sharon Osborne. Who would have ever thought (not knowing any of them personally) that someone like Ice would see Sharon in the perspective he does AND be willing to say it publicly. I really respect him after hearing his book. Any additional comments? Just a total sidebar. If you have a chance to share it with Ice, please do. I looked up on line Darlene Ortiz. Yes, a beautiful woman. But I was disgusted by all the negative comments people said about Coco on that particular website. Ice describes Coco as a "Human Jessica Rabbit". He says it with love and pride. Coco certainly isn't shaped like the average girl, but so what! She is ADORABLE. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Not-the-Girl-Next-Door-Audiobook/B002V8H6S8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Girl Next Door Subtitle: Joan Crawford, a Personal Biography Author: Charlotte Chandler Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, Charlotte Chandler, the acclaimed biographer of Ingrid Bergman (Ingrid), Bette Davis (The Girl Who Walked Home Alone), and Groucho Marx (Hello, I Must Be Going), gives us a revealing and often surprising portrait of Joan Crawford, much of it in Joan Crawford's own words. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charlotte Chandler) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:18:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Not-the-Girl-Next-Door-Audiobook/B002V8H6S8 thebookvoice.com 10:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Girl Next Door Subtitle: Joan Crawford, a Personal Biography Author: Charlotte Chandler Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, Charlotte Chandler, the acclaimed biographer of Ingrid Bergman (Ingrid), Bette Davis (The Girl Who Walked Home Alone), and Groucho Marx (Hello, I Must Be Going), gives us a revealing and often surprising portrait of Joan Crawford, much of it in Joan Crawford's own words. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Girl Next Door Subtitle: Joan Crawford, a Personal Biography Author: Charlotte Chandler Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, Charlotte Chandler, the acclaimed biographer of Ingrid Bergman (Ingrid), Bette Davis (The Girl Who Walked Home Alone), and Groucho Marx (Hello, I Must Be Going), gives us a revealing and often surprising portrait of Joan Crawford, much of it in Joan Crawford's own words. Members Reviews: Cardboard Cutout I'm not sure what this biography adds to the Crawford mystique, but for my money it doesn't add anything. The author stuffed the book with unnecessary facts and descriptions of Crawford's films for no apparent reason (other than to pad the skimpy book). There's not a single fact or insight that hasn't been made before (and better!). And the pretentious narration left me confused: no change of inflection, no attempt to differentiate one character from another, the narrator sounds as if she's reading a papal encylical and with all the passion of an accountant. Bad all around. Bad narration I agree with the other review. The narration is poor. Would not recommend this book for that reason. Do not waste your money It is difficult to decide which element of the reading of this book is worse. The book itself is repetitive, biased, and poorly written. On the other hand, the reader's false, "Joan Crawford" voice is irritating beyond belief. Any half rate female impersonator would have been better. A good biography but annoying narrator An interesting biography on the legendary Joan Crawford. Narrator is really annoying but I got used to it. At best, an average performance by narrator Whether the content written by author Chandler is true or not, I find it appalling that the narrator appears to have prepared less than adequately for her performance. She pronounces a number of names incorrectly, such as Charles Boyer (pronounced "Boi-yuhr", as opposed to the expected "Boi-yay") and Jack Palance (Pa-LANCE instead of the correct PAL-ance). There is a deliberate pacing that could be admirable until I positively cringe with such pronunciation errors. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Positively-4th-Street-Audiobook/B002V57QVS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Positively 4th Street Author: David Hajdu Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The story of the transformation of folk music from antiquarian pursuit to era-defining art form has never fully been told. Hajdu, whose biography of Billy Strayhorn set a new standard for books about popular music, tells it as the story of a colorful foursome who were drawn together in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and inspired a generation to gather around them. Even before they became lovers in 1963, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were seen as the reigning king and queen of folk music; but their songs and their public images grew out of their association with Joan's younger sister, Mimi, beautiful, haunted, a musician in her own right, and Richard Farina, the roguish, charming novelist Mimi married when she was 17. In Hajdu's candid, often intimate account (based on several hundred new interviews), their rise from scruffy coffeehouse folksingers to pop stars comes about through their complex personal relationships, as the young Dylan courts the famous Joan to further his career, Farina woos Mimi while looking longingly on her older sister, and Farina's friend Thomas Pynchon keeps an eye on their amours from afar. Positively 4th Street is that rare book with a new story to tell about the 1960s: the story of how some of the greatest American popular music arose out of the lives of four gifted and charismatic figures. Critic Reviews: "A hauntingly evocative blend of biography, musicology, and pop cultural history." (The New York Times) "One of the finest pop music bios." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Hajdu) Thu, 27 May 2004 09:06:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Positively-4th-Street-Audiobook/B002V57QVS thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Positively 4th Street Author: David Hajdu Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The story of the transformation of folk music from antiquarian pursuit to era-defining art form has never fully been told. Hajdu, whose biography of Billy Strayhorn set a new standard for books about popular music, tells it as the story of a colorful foursome who were drawn together in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and inspired a generation to gather around them. Even before they became lovers in 1963, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were seen as the reigning king and queen of folk music; but their songs and their public images grew out of their association with Joan's younger sister, Mimi, beautiful, haunted, a musician in her own right, and Richard Farina, the roguish, charming novelist Mimi married when she was 17. In Hajdu's candid, often intimate account (based on several hundred new interviews), their rise from scruffy coffeehouse folksingers to pop stars comes about through their complex personal relationships, as the young Dylan courts the famous Joan to further his career, Farina woos Mimi while looking longingly on her older sister, and Farina's friend Thomas Pynchon keeps an eye on their amours from afar. Positively 4th Street is that rare book with a new story to tell about the 1960s: the story of how some of the greatest American popular music arose out of the lives of four gifted and charismatic figures. Critic Reviews: "A hauntingly evocative blend of biography, musicology, and pop cultural history." (The New York Times) "One of the finest pop music bios." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Positively 4th Street Author: David Hajdu Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The story of the transformation of folk music from antiquarian pursuit to era-defining art form has never fully been told. Hajdu, whose biography of Billy Strayhorn set a new standard for books about popular music, tells it as the story of a colorful foursome who were drawn together in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and inspired a generation to gather around them. Even before they became lovers in 1963, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were seen as the reigning king and queen of folk music; but their songs and their public images grew out of their association with Joan's younger sister, Mimi, beautiful, haunted, a musician in her own right, and Richard Farina, the roguish, charming novelist Mimi married when she was 17. In Hajdu's candid, often intimate account (based on several hundred new interviews), their rise from scruffy coffeehouse folksingers to pop stars comes about through their complex personal relationships, as the young Dylan courts the famous Joan to further his career, Farina woos Mimi while looking longingly on her older sister, and Farina's friend Thomas Pynchon keeps an eye on their amours from afar. Positively 4th Street is that rare book with a new story to tell about the 1960s: the story of how some of the greatest American popular music arose out of the lives of four gifted and charismatic figures. Critic Reviews: "A hauntingly evocative blend of biography, musicology, and pop cultural history." (The New York Times) "One of the finest pop music bios." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Lousy reader ruins otherwise interesting history I have no idea who Bernadette Dunne is or what her credentials might be, but she does a terrible job of reading this otherwise adequate fragment of American history. Her attempts to "do" the voice of Bob Dylan or the accent of Dave van Ronk, and the arch snottiness of tone she inflects when speaking the words of Joan or Mimi Baez or Carolyn Hester make the whole deal almost unpalatable. As for the writing of David Hadju, he may be deliberately trying to dethrone the Kings and Queens of this story by playing up every instance in which one fabricated a life event or exaggerated a triumph. He comes across as quite contemptuous of the women of whom he writes, and largely unimpressed by the men, as well. While a position of abject worship is probably not suitible for such a production, he might have considered the audience for such a major work would be made mostly of real fans who don't appreciate his efforts to vilify. Hard Times Positively 4th Street is an able portrait of the intersection of lives (Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Mimi Baez Farina, and Richard Farina) but does not "bring alive" the individuals themselves. There are lots of facts and stats (recording session held October 12, first meeting with X the very next week), many of which I did not know before. However, knowing about concert dates and set lists does not give me any sense of who and how these people were. I wish I had finished this book thinking that I understood them a little. Curiously, neither does this book provide much of a sense of the times these people moved in. I expected to understand what 1955-1965 felt like in the Village and Carmel but learned very little about this either. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Who-Is-That-Man-Audiobook/B01MZYVU0M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Is That Man? Subtitle: In Search of the Real Bob Dylan Author: David Dalton Narrator: Jeremy Arthur Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now with a new foreword, a kaleidoscopic look at the many faces of Bob Dylan, legendary folk singer-songwriter and winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. For almost half a century, Bob Dylan has been a primary catalyst in rock's shifting sensibilities. Few American artists are as important, beloved, and endlessly examined, yet he remains something of an enigma. Who, we ask, is the "real" Bob Dylan? Is he Bobby Zimmerman, yearning to escape Hibbing, Minnesota, or the Woody Guthrie wannabe playing Greenwich Village haunts? Folk Messiah, Born-Again Bob, Late-Elvis Dylan, Jack Fate, or Living National Treasure? In Who Is That Man? David Dalton - cultural historian, journalist, screenwriter, and novelist - paints a revealing portrait of the rock icon, ingeniously exposing the three-card monte games he plays with his persona. Guided by Dalton's cutting-edge insights and myth-debunking point of view, Who Is That Man? follows Dylan's imaginative life, integrating actual events with Dylan's words and those of the people who know him most intimately. Drawing upon Dylan's friends and fellow eyewitnesses - including Marianne Faithfull, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Stampfel , Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Eric Andersen, Nat Hentoff, Andrew Oldham, Nat Finkelstein, and others - this book will provide a new perspective on the man, the myth, and the musical era that forged them both. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Dalton) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:58:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Who-Is-That-Man-Audiobook/B01MZYVU0M thebookvoice.com 12:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Is That Man? Subtitle: In Search of the Real Bob Dylan Author: David Dalton Narrator: Jeremy Arthur Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now with a new foreword, a kaleidoscopic look at the many faces of Bob Dylan, legendary folk singer-songwriter and winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. For almost half a century, Bob Dylan has been a primary catalyst in rock's shifting sensibilities. Few American artists are as important, beloved, and endlessly examined, yet he remains something of an enigma. Who, we ask, is the "real" Bob Dylan? Is he Bobby Zimmerman, yearning to escape Hibbing, Minnesota, or the Woody Guthrie wannabe playing Greenwich Village haunts? Folk Messiah, Born-Again Bob, Late-Elvis Dylan, Jack Fate, or Living National Treasure? In Who Is That Man? David Dalton - cultural historian, journalist, screenwriter, and novelist - paints a revealing portrait of the rock icon, ingeniously exposing the three-card monte games he plays with his persona. Guided by Dalton's cutting-edge insights and myth-debunking point of view, Who Is That Man? follows Dylan's imaginative life, integrating actual events with Dylan's words and those of the people who know him most intimately. Drawing upon Dylan's friends and fellow eyewitnesses - including Marianne Faithfull, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Stampfel , Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Eric Andersen, Nat Hentoff, Andrew Oldham, Nat Finkelstein, and others - this book will provide a new perspective on the man, the myth, and the musical era that forged them both. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Is That Man? Subtitle: In Search of the Real Bob Dylan Author: David Dalton Narrator: Jeremy Arthur Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now with a new foreword, a kaleidoscopic look at the many faces of Bob Dylan, legendary folk singer-songwriter and winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. For almost half a century, Bob Dylan has been a primary catalyst in rock's shifting sensibilities. Few American artists are as important, beloved, and endlessly examined, yet he remains something of an enigma. Who, we ask, is the "real" Bob Dylan? Is he Bobby Zimmerman, yearning to escape Hibbing, Minnesota, or the Woody Guthrie wannabe playing Greenwich Village haunts? Folk Messiah, Born-Again Bob, Late-Elvis Dylan, Jack Fate, or Living National Treasure? In Who Is That Man? David Dalton - cultural historian, journalist, screenwriter, and novelist - paints a revealing portrait of the rock icon, ingeniously exposing the three-card monte games he plays with his persona. Guided by Dalton's cutting-edge insights and myth-debunking point of view, Who Is That Man? follows Dylan's imaginative life, integrating actual events with Dylan's words and those of the people who know him most intimately. Drawing upon Dylan's friends and fellow eyewitnesses - including Marianne Faithfull, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Stampfel , Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Eric Andersen, Nat Hentoff, Andrew Oldham, Nat Finkelstein, and others - this book will provide a new perspective on the man, the myth, and the musical era that forged them both. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: For Dylanologists and other Dylan nuts Any additional comments? I don't know why I read (or listen) to so many Dylan books. But, I do. For me, he's way more than a song and dance man. He's really an artist of the first order. This book was sometimes cynical about Dylan, which made it more interesting. Some are not. If you're looking for your first Dylan book, this would be a good starting point. If you've covered some of this territory before, you might still enjoy the brisk pacing. Finally a great Dylan Book Would you listen to Who Is That Man? again? Why? Any Dylan fan who cares about why he does something than what ice cream he ate. What was one of the most memorable moments of Who Is That Man?? Understanding what he meant to the people in the 1960's (I was born in 65) What about Jeremy Arthurs performance did you like? excellent https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Once-Upon-a-Time-Audiobook/B002UZKMZQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Once Upon a Time Subtitle: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Author: J.Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Actress Grace Kelly was swept away when the handsome Price Rainier, a man she barely knew, asked for her hand in marriage. If she married Rainier, she would be more than just a movie star, she would be Her Serene Royal Highness Princess Grace. Once in the palace, however, Grace found herself trapped in a fairy tale of her own making. Grace and Rainier may have been royalty, but they were also husband and wife, and parents, and, as such, just as vulnerable to the conflicts that can contaminate any household. Drawing upon hundreds of exclusive interviews with family and friends, Once Upon a Time portrays its subjects with passion and sympathy, revealing Grace, Rainier, Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie in ways both startling and compelling. ©2003 Rose Books; (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks. a division on the AOL Time Warner Book Group. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating political intrigue and complex family dynamics...vivid, full-blooded portraits." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.Randy Taraborrelli) Fri, 30 May 2003 17:17:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Once-Upon-a-Time-Audiobook/B002UZKMZQ thebookvoice.com 06:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Once Upon a Time Subtitle: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Author: J.Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Actress Grace Kelly was swept away when the handsome Price Rainier, a man she barely knew, asked for her hand in marriage. If she married Rainier, she would be more than just a movie star, she would be Her Serene Royal Highness Princess Grace. Once in the palace, however, Grace found herself trapped in a fairy tale of her own making. Grace and Rainier may have been royalty, but they were also husband and wife, and parents, and, as such, just as vulnerable to the conflicts that can contaminate any household. Drawing upon hundreds of exclusive interviews with family and friends, Once Upon a Time portrays its subjects with passion and sympathy, revealing Grace, Rainier, Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie in ways both startling and compelling. ©2003 Rose Books; (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks. a division on the AOL Time Warner Book Group. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating political intrigue and complex family dynamics...vivid, full-blooded portraits." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Once Upon a Time Subtitle: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Author: J.Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Actress Grace Kelly was swept away when the handsome Price Rainier, a man she barely knew, asked for her hand in marriage. If she married Rainier, she would be more than just a movie star, she would be Her Serene Royal Highness Princess Grace. Once in the palace, however, Grace found herself trapped in a fairy tale of her own making. Grace and Rainier may have been royalty, but they were also husband and wife, and parents, and, as such, just as vulnerable to the conflicts that can contaminate any household. Drawing upon hundreds of exclusive interviews with family and friends, Once Upon a Time portrays its subjects with passion and sympathy, revealing Grace, Rainier, Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie in ways both startling and compelling. ©2003 Rose Books; (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks. a division on the AOL Time Warner Book Group. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating political intrigue and complex family dynamics...vivid, full-blooded portraits." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Portrait of a Pristine Princess This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a sanitized, understated almost picture perfect portrayal of Princess Grace. I have read more in-depth narrative and learned more history about subjects of bios and memoirs in Vanity Fair. I understand this was written with the cooperation of the Kelly family and in that respect serves as an honorable biography of her life. What was most disappointing about J.Randy Taraborrellis story? I would have liked to learn more about her years in Hollywood and the strides she made as an independent career woman back in the day. Much of her movie star romances and adventures were very glossed over and given more as facts---ones that would be able to be read on-line for instance and are public knowledge/old news. I was hoping also for more detail about her decision to give up her career and marry Prince Rainier. I didn't learn anything new about Grace Kelly,nothing more than I've read over a lifetime in various publications with guarded and carefully chosen public relations requirements. What about Edward Herrmanns performance did you like? He was excellent. A good choice for this bio. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Once Upon a Time? I would mention the chapter numbers when moving to the next. There is no announcement or reference of what chapter you are moving into or reading. Some people like to follow up with the physical book but there is no reference here. Also, the music bridges, while a nice touch are entirely too long between the chapter breaks. At some points I thought the book had ended. Like a lengthy "Vanity Fair" magazine article. I wish this had been available in unabridged form-I hate abridged versions if I can avoid it. Having said that, this is pretty good. Edward Herrmann is an excellent narrator; it makes me think of the style & content of an article in "Vanity Fair" magazine, only longer. I was looking for something about the Ranier marriage that was not sensational; I got that. The author gives an introduction to the book & he is then interviewed (rather lengthy) after the book ends. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Trollope-Audiobook/B002V5BRO0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trollope Subtitle: An Autobiography Author: Anthony Trollope Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Anthony Trollope is most famous for his portrait of the professional and landed classes of Victorian England, especially in his Palliser and Barsetshire novels. But he was also the author of one of the most fascinating autobiographies of the nineteenth century. Trollope was born in 1815, the product of a formidable mother and a tragically unsuccessful father who was socially ambitious for his sons. He was the victim of vicious bullying at Harrow and Winchester. But he had inherited his mother's determination, and managed later to carve out a successful career in the General Post Office while devoting every spare moment to writing. How he paid his groom to wake him every morning at 5:30 a.m. and disciplined himself to write 250 words every fifteen minutes has become part of literary legend. His efforts resulted in over sixty books, a sizable fortune, and fame, and his autobiography. Trollope looks back on his life with satisfaction. Perhaps as interesting as the facts he reveals and the opinions he records about Dickens and George Eliot, politics and the civil service are the judgments he passes on his own character. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Trollope) Sat, 21 Oct 2000 10:14:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Trollope-Audiobook/B002V5BRO0 thebookvoice.com 10:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trollope Subtitle: An Autobiography Author: Anthony Trollope Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Anthony Trollope is most famous for his portrait of the professional and landed classes of Victorian England, especially in his Palliser and Barsetshire novels. But he was also the author of one of the most fascinating autobiographies of the nineteenth century. Trollope was born in 1815, the product of a formidable mother and a tragically unsuccessful father who was socially ambitious for his sons. He was the victim of vicious bullying at Harrow and Winchester. But he had inherited his mother's determination, and managed later to carve out a successful career in the General Post Office while devoting every spare moment to writing. How he paid his groom to wake him every morning at 5:30 a.m. and disciplined himself to write 250 words every fifteen minutes has become part of literary legend. His efforts resulted in over sixty books, a sizable fortune, and fame, and his autobiography. Trollope looks back on his life with satisfaction. Perhaps as interesting as the facts he reveals and the opinions he records about Dickens and George Eliot, politics and the civil service are the judgments he passes on his own character. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trollope Subtitle: An Autobiography Author: Anthony Trollope Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Anthony Trollope is most famous for his portrait of the professional and landed classes of Victorian England, especially in his Palliser and Barsetshire novels. But he was also the author of one of the most fascinating autobiographies of the nineteenth century. Trollope was born in 1815, the product of a formidable mother and a tragically unsuccessful father who was socially ambitious for his sons. He was the victim of vicious bullying at Harrow and Winchester. But he had inherited his mother's determination, and managed later to carve out a successful career in the General Post Office while devoting every spare moment to writing. How he paid his groom to wake him every morning at 5:30 a.m. and disciplined himself to write 250 words every fifteen minutes has become part of literary legend. His efforts resulted in over sixty books, a sizable fortune, and fame, and his autobiography. Trollope looks back on his life with satisfaction. Perhaps as interesting as the facts he reveals and the opinions he records about Dickens and George Eliot, politics and the civil service are the judgments he passes on his own character. (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: the meaning of work Trollope gives direct instruction on virtuous work. In his case, he followed his bliss of novel writing while working for a steady income in government service innovating efficient mail delivery guidelines for Ireland. I am changed by Trollope's moral strength. For him, all action follows from character. The narrator is a 19th century elderly voice. The narrator was brilliant. definately for the Trollope officianado Trollope is a fovorite author, so I enjoyed the added depth this book provided. It is very idiosyncratic, and Trollope obviously vented as he was not writing for his own contemporary reading public. The long list of his life's earnings from his novels, I found peculiar and petty, but then, I wonder if Trollope imagined readers decades after his death, plodding through it, and had a last laugh. The reader was perfect-I thought I was listening to Trollope himself. Frank, lively, thought-provoking The fascinating candid memoir of a major English writer. He gives a graphic description of growing up in 19th century England. The discussion of novels and novelists is refreshing. Required reading for Trollopians, praise for Mayes I read the Autobiography before I listened to it, and I was surprised how much richer the audio version is. As others have noted, Mayes here has a 19th century voice and delivery, and I really could imagine him as Trollope himself. great but flawed autobio Would you listen to Trollope again? Why? of course - anytime anywhere because he's a great writer What did you like best about this story? his early struggles - when the autobio finished with that it became uninteresting mostly What does Bernard Mayes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? at first i couldn't stand him - but he grew on me until i felt that i was listening to trollope himself Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? when trollope was a poor schoolboy https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Pythons-Audiobook/B002V0KGR4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pythons Subtitle: Autobiography by the Pythons Author: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Narrator: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio edition is a compilation of unique never-before-heard interviews with the Python team conducted by Bob McCabe while he researched the Python book, plus clips from the famous Monty Python sketches, including "The Parrot Sketch," "Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink," "Spam" and "Ministry of Silly Walks." Here is a unique glimpse at arguably the most important comic team of the modern age. Do you want Spam with that? Critic Reviews: "A full literary meal about the irreverent Python troupe...By book's end, [listeners] will feel they know each Python intimately and marvel that six such different personalities could collaborate to produce such hilarious, scathingly subversive comedy." (Publishers Weekly) "Consistently absorbing...disarmingly frank." (The New Yorker) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob McCabe) Fri, 31 Oct 2003 16:09:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Pythons-Audiobook/B002V0KGR4 thebookvoice.com 02:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pythons Subtitle: Autobiography by the Pythons Author: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Narrator: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio edition is a compilation of unique never-before-heard interviews with the Python team conducted by Bob McCabe while he researched the Python book, plus clips from the famous Monty Python sketches, including "The Parrot Sketch," "Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink," "Spam" and "Ministry of Silly Walks." Here is a unique glimpse at arguably the most important comic team of the modern age. Do you want Spam with that? Critic Reviews: "A full literary meal about the irreverent Python troupe...By book's end, [listeners] will feel they know each Python intimately and marvel that six such different personalities could collaborate to produce such hilarious, scathingly subversive comedy." (Publishers Weekly) "Consistently absorbing...disarmingly frank." (The New Yorker) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pythons Subtitle: Autobiography by the Pythons Author: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Narrator: Bob McCabe, John Cleese, Michael Palin Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio edition is a compilation of unique never-before-heard interviews with the Python team conducted by Bob McCabe while he researched the Python book, plus clips from the famous Monty Python sketches, including "The Parrot Sketch," "Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink," "Spam" and "Ministry of Silly Walks." Here is a unique glimpse at arguably the most important comic team of the modern age. Do you want Spam with that? Critic Reviews: "A full literary meal about the irreverent Python troupe...By book's end, [listeners] will feel they know each Python intimately and marvel that six such different personalities could collaborate to produce such hilarious, scathingly subversive comedy." (Publishers Weekly) "Consistently absorbing...disarmingly frank." (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: Lots of fun Very enjoyable, merits repeated listenings. I thought I knew everything about the Pythons but there were many bits that were new to me. Interviews nicely cut with some of their sketches. The quality of the interviews is slightly strange though, with ringing phones interrupting the speaker and John Cleese sounding like he's got food in his mouth. But don't let that stop you. Interesting content, poor recording You have to be a Python fan to make out the voices and content here; the recording quality is poor. But like the person who complains that the food quality is poor and then complains that there's too little of it, I wonder why Audible chose to abridge this. Once you've gotten used to the sound quality, as always it's a pleasure to hear the Pythons talking about their work. Brilliant content, Poorly edited Dont let the bad sounding interviews (John Cleese sounds like he is in an empty auditorium, far in the back...and Michael Palin's phone rings a few times)This is a truly enjoyable book! If you are a fan, you will strain and squint to listen, because it is worth the time. Very funny moments of Monty Python history revisited by Eric Idle, The Terry's (both Jones and Gilliam) John Cleese, Micheal Palin and the late Graham Chapman... Great story, tedious audio quality Great stories and background. Some sections of interview were hard to make out. I'm sure just due to age and the original recording, as the more recent stuff was very clear. horrible audio. as a great fan it is disappointing in the lack of ground that it covers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kiss-and-Tell-Audiobook/B002V8N7A4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss and Tell Author: Shannon Tweed, Jules McCarron Narrator: Shannon Tweed Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the most popular and best-known Playboy pin-ups ever, Shannon Tweed burst on the scene in the 80s as Playmate of the Year and Hugh Hefner's love interest. She soon became a successful actress, appearing in countless movies and television series. She met Gene Simmons at a party at the Playboy Mansion, and they lived happily ever after with their two children, Nick and Sophie. Told in her own straightforward, no-holds-barred style, Kiss and Tell is a backstage pass to life at the Playboy Mansion, a behind-the-scenes view of one of the biggest rock stars in the world, and the experience of raising two kids in front of the camera. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shannon Tweed) Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:15:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kiss-and-Tell-Audiobook/B002V8N7A4 thebookvoice.com 03:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss and Tell Author: Shannon Tweed, Jules McCarron Narrator: Shannon Tweed Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the most popular and best-known Playboy pin-ups ever, Shannon Tweed burst on the scene in the 80s as Playmate of the Year and Hugh Hefner's love interest. She soon became a successful actress, appearing in countless movies and television series. She met Gene Simmons at a party at the Playboy Mansion, and they lived happily ever after with their two children, Nick and Sophie. Told in her own straightforward, no-holds-barred style, Kiss and Tell is a backstage pass to life at the Playboy Mansion, a behind-the-scenes view of one of the biggest rock stars in the world, and the experience of raising two kids in front of the camera. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss and Tell Author: Shannon Tweed, Jules McCarron Narrator: Shannon Tweed Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the most popular and best-known Playboy pin-ups ever, Shannon Tweed burst on the scene in the 80s as Playmate of the Year and Hugh Hefner's love interest. She soon became a successful actress, appearing in countless movies and television series. She met Gene Simmons at a party at the Playboy Mansion, and they lived happily ever after with their two children, Nick and Sophie. Told in her own straightforward, no-holds-barred style, Kiss and Tell is a backstage pass to life at the Playboy Mansion, a behind-the-scenes view of one of the biggest rock stars in the world, and the experience of raising two kids in front of the camera. Members Reviews: Interesting listen. I haven't listened to too many biographies, so this is one of my first. I became interested in Shannon & Gene from watching their TV show Family Jewels, so to hear a bit of background about how she became who she is today was really interesting to me. The fact she also narrated her own book was a plus for me. I also loved the foreword by Gene Simmons himself and I was laughing out loud at my work at some of the things he was saying. These people are very real and love to laugh and that brings laughter to my life. It's nice to get to know Shannon better because I really didn't know much about her. Adorable Shannon Tweed makes me laugh, cry , and want to be her friend. Entertaining and thought-provoking. Fantastic. kiss and tell i was a little disappointed. i recently read dirty rocker boys and thought this book would detail the relationship between shannon and gene nore in depth. i thought she would discus the reality show and effects of life on their relationship Very Nice I just love how flowy the book is. Seems like they have a beautiful life together too! Shannon, if you ever find yourself in orange county New York, please look me up for coffee Seriously though. Love this woman! Raw and honest, sincere and full of obvious happiness God bless you and your beautiful family. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Still-Talking-Audiobook/B002V8MJ9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Talking Author: Joan Rivers, Richard Meryman Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her best-selling autobiography, Enter Talking, popular talk show host Joan Rivers told of her struggle for success. In this book, Still Talking, she gives - as only she can - a searing and funny account of her private tragedy, her public fall from grace, and her recent triumph against all odds. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joan Rivers) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:35:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Still-Talking-Audiobook/B002V8MJ9E thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Talking Author: Joan Rivers, Richard Meryman Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her best-selling autobiography, Enter Talking, popular talk show host Joan Rivers told of her struggle for success. In this book, Still Talking, she gives - as only she can - a searing and funny account of her private tragedy, her public fall from grace, and her recent triumph against all odds. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Talking Author: Joan Rivers, Richard Meryman Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her best-selling autobiography, Enter Talking, popular talk show host Joan Rivers told of her struggle for success. In this book, Still Talking, she gives - as only she can - a searing and funny account of her private tragedy, her public fall from grace, and her recent triumph against all odds. Members Reviews: Well She Is Still Talking Taking about a lot of depressing mumbo jumbo. Most celeb-bio's are funny and uplifting and give the reader (or listener) a deep look inside of the personal life and emotions of the celeb's life. This audio book on the other hand was just a long sad story about Edgar Rivers. Very little of this book dealt with Joan herself. Yes there were bits and pieces of personal information but everything was about Edgar this and Edgar that. I did not purchase this audio book to hear about the life and times of Edgar Rivers. I wanted to hear about Joan, about the gossip, the plastic surgery, the juicy details of her assorted life. But instead it was the sad and depressing memiors of an old dying man. Edgar Rivers. If you are going to purchase this audio book to learn about Joan Rivers and her life look elsewhere. That story is not here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Me-Audiobook/B0049AS0AE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Author: Ricky Martin Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: International superstar Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the "Livin la Vida Loca" phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ricky Martin) Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:46:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Me-Audiobook/B0049AS0AE thebookvoice.com 07:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Author: Ricky Martin Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: International superstar Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the "Livin la Vida Loca" phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Author: Ricky Martin Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: International superstar Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the "Livin la Vida Loca" phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time. Members Reviews: Amazing Man This book is so much more than expected... just like this man is so much more than a hot, sexy and talented musician. Ricky Martin shares how his inside beauty matches his outside beauty. Autobiography Would you consider the audio edition of Me to be better than the print version? I wouldn't know that since I haven't read the book What did you like best about this story? I found out a life story about Ricky Martin Which scene was your favorite? I have many favorite scenes... I would say it's Three Girls. It made me cry! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Ups and Downs or Fame has it's secrets Any additional comments? I would suggest this book to whoever is a fan of Ricky Martin as well as anybody who thinks fame is always a glory Inspirational human being. Would you consider the audio edition of Me to be better than the print version? Wonderful to hear the human side of Ricky. When I listened to your story, I felt peace and calm; it's like listening to an old friend tell you their story and laughing and crying with them. I think it's comforting to know we are different, yet very similar in our struggles and life's journey. It is clear Ricky is very passionate about work, love, and life; thank you for sharing. Verdadero inspiraço para nos todos. Obrigada :) What did you like best about this story? Ricky is a very passionate, loving person willing to share his life. I felt a calm when listening to his story. Which scene was your favorite? One of the funniest parts I felt was when he was going to get his hair cut and was on the phone telling his superior his intention. That made me laugh :) Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Several: the story about the sick little girl and Ricky's work was very moving. As a parent, I was moved by your sharing your feelings on becoming a father. It is so powerful and there is nothing else like it in this world; I too feel very fortunate to be a parent and I believe it is the most important thing I will do in this life. Any additional comments? Obrigada Livin' La Vida BORING What disappointed you about Me? Although Ricky Martin seems to have the capability to write well there was too much about his ideals and not enough story to keep you interested. Much of the book was repetitive and at times was a little preachy. Has Me turned you off from other books in this genre? No. The Patti LuPone biography was extremely interesting and informative. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jonathan Davis? I thought that Jonathon Davis was good and other than Ricky Martin himself would not change. Menudo Menudo Menudo I read a lot of celebrity biographies. Its kinda my thing. I love them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Gordon-Ramsay-Audiobook/B008VGCQE8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gordon Ramsay Subtitle: On Top of the World Author: Neil Simpson Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Best known as the host of Fox'sHell's KitchenandKitchen Nightmares,Gordon Ramsay is one of the most driven, successful, and irate chefs around. He has thrown Hollywood actresses out of his restaurants and is notorious for his anger, but his food has been served to numerous heads of state, and he is one of only three chefs in England whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars. In this illuminating work, Ramsay discusses the violent, alcoholic, absent father who died just days after the pair had been reconciled as adults; the best friend and protégé whose bizarre suicide came hours after the two had shared a final meal; the decade-long battle to save his younger brother from heroin addiction and crime; and the real reason why he has not attended the births of any of his four children. Sometimes hilarious and frequently heartbreaking, this is Gordon Ramsays full life, from tenements and poverty to top-notch restaurants and fame. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neil Simpson) Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:51:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Gordon-Ramsay-Audiobook/B008VGCQE8 thebookvoice.com 09:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gordon Ramsay Subtitle: On Top of the World Author: Neil Simpson Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Best known as the host of Fox'sHell's KitchenandKitchen Nightmares,Gordon Ramsay is one of the most driven, successful, and irate chefs around. He has thrown Hollywood actresses out of his restaurants and is notorious for his anger, but his food has been served to numerous heads of state, and he is one of only three chefs in England whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars. In this illuminating work, Ramsay discusses the violent, alcoholic, absent father who died just days after the pair had been reconciled as adults; the best friend and protégé whose bizarre suicide came hours after the two had shared a final meal; the decade-long battle to save his younger brother from heroin addiction and crime; and the real reason why he has not attended the births of any of his four children. Sometimes hilarious and frequently heartbreaking, this is Gordon Ramsays full life, from tenements and poverty to top-notch restaurants and fame. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gordon Ramsay Subtitle: On Top of the World Author: Neil Simpson Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Best known as the host of Fox'sHell's KitchenandKitchen Nightmares,Gordon Ramsay is one of the most driven, successful, and irate chefs around. He has thrown Hollywood actresses out of his restaurants and is notorious for his anger, but his food has been served to numerous heads of state, and he is one of only three chefs in England whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars. In this illuminating work, Ramsay discusses the violent, alcoholic, absent father who died just days after the pair had been reconciled as adults; the best friend and protégé whose bizarre suicide came hours after the two had shared a final meal; the decade-long battle to save his younger brother from heroin addiction and crime; and the real reason why he has not attended the births of any of his four children. Sometimes hilarious and frequently heartbreaking, this is Gordon Ramsays full life, from tenements and poverty to top-notch restaurants and fame. Members Reviews: Well Done I got this hoping it was not too similar to Ramsay's "Humble Pie" I was not disappointed. They share some facts but you will not feel as if you are on "repeat" I was pleased with the narrator as well. A Hilarious look into Ramsays life and career Ive always enjoyed watching Gordon Ramsay on TV. Yes he is a foul-mouthed politically incorrect man, but I admire his ability as one of the worlds top chefs and never get tired of his antics. This book tells the story of how he came from a struggling family plagued by his abusive alcoholic father and drug-addicted brother to his place as one of the greatest chefs of his generation. The book is actually quite hilarious. It is riddled with Ramsays F-bombs and unique insults as he tells of his escapades in climbing to the top of the catering world. It also has its sad points as well. If most people understood the life Ramsay had as a child, perhaps they would understand why he is so hot-tempered and driven. They may not like him, but they might understand him better. Not to say that this gives Ramsay a free pass. He has done questionable things through his life and career, but he makes no excuses. Aspels narration is very good and he reads with the vigor required for the biography of such a volatile expletive-uttering man. This is a must for any Ramsay fan. Give it a go. Youll get a laugh at the least. Like Ramsay? Read this Book. As simple as that. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It is an extremely compelling, entertaining and inspiring story. It will show how many years of hard work go into "turning into a overnight sensation." It will, however, make you want to swear a lot more (and possibly adopt a British accent). What other book might you compare Gordon Ramsay to and why? Goes well together with Bastianich's "Restaurant Man." Get a chef's POV from one end, get the wine-guru/businessman flair on the other. Which character as performed by Richard Aspel was your favorite? Gordon (Obviously). He is pretty much the only one. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Gordon has had to cope with many failures and difficult moments. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/An-Improvised-Life-Audiobook/B004NEPE9G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Improvised Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Alan Arkin Narrator: Alan Arkin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this insightful memoir, Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin reflects back on finding his place as an actor and what theaterspecifically the improvisational sorthas taught him about the craft and life. Alan Arkin knew he was going to be an actor from the age of five. From this early age, he recognized that every film I saw, every play, every piece of music fed an unquenchable need to turn myself into something other than what I was. An Improvised Life is Arkins wise and unpretentious recollection of the process, artistic and personal, of becoming an actor and a revealing look into the creative mind of one of the best practitioners on the stage and screen. Arkin, in a manner that is direct, down-to-earth, accessible, and articulate, reveals not just insights about himself but truths for the rest of us about our sense of self, our work, and our relationships with others. Critic Reviews: [A] wealth of wisdom. (New York Post) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Arkin) Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:06:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/An-Improvised-Life-Audiobook/B004NEPE9G thebookvoice.com 04:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Improvised Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Alan Arkin Narrator: Alan Arkin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this insightful memoir, Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin reflects back on finding his place as an actor and what theaterspecifically the improvisational sorthas taught him about the craft and life. Alan Arkin knew he was going to be an actor from the age of five. From this early age, he recognized that every film I saw, every play, every piece of music fed an unquenchable need to turn myself into something other than what I was. An Improvised Life is Arkins wise and unpretentious recollection of the process, artistic and personal, of becoming an actor and a revealing look into the creative mind of one of the best practitioners on the stage and screen. Arkin, in a manner that is direct, down-to-earth, accessible, and articulate, reveals not just insights about himself but truths for the rest of us about our sense of self, our work, and our relationships with others. Critic Reviews: [A] wealth of wisdom. (New York Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Improvised Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Alan Arkin Narrator: Alan Arkin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this insightful memoir, Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin reflects back on finding his place as an actor and what theaterspecifically the improvisational sorthas taught him about the craft and life. Alan Arkin knew he was going to be an actor from the age of five. From this early age, he recognized that every film I saw, every play, every piece of music fed an unquenchable need to turn myself into something other than what I was. An Improvised Life is Arkins wise and unpretentious recollection of the process, artistic and personal, of becoming an actor and a revealing look into the creative mind of one of the best practitioners on the stage and screen. Arkin, in a manner that is direct, down-to-earth, accessible, and articulate, reveals not just insights about himself but truths for the rest of us about our sense of self, our work, and our relationships with others. Critic Reviews: [A] wealth of wisdom. (New York Post) Members Reviews: An in depth examination of acting craft I admire Alan Arkin as an actor immensely so I was very excited to listen to his memoir narrated by himself. Unfortunately I came away disappointed. Arkin comes across as a very serious man, seriously dedicated to the craft of acting. He gives away little about his personal life and his highs and lows and mainly discusses his professional career in sometimes boggling detail. If you are an aspiring actor this memoir will give you incredible insights into the work required to hone the craft. If you are not an aspiring actor but looking for an entertaining memoir then you might find this somewhat disappointing. Arkin provides almost no anecdotes regarding the many movies he's made and the many actors he's worked with. He does provide blueprints for how to be seriously obsessed with being the best actor you can be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Walt-Disney-Audiobook/B002V8KJ3M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walt Disney Subtitle: The Triumph of the American Imagination Author: Neal Gabler Narrator: Leonardo Leoncavallo Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Gabler shows us the young Walt Disney breaking free of a heartland childhood of discipline and deprivation and making his way to Hollywood. We see the visionary, whose desire for escape honed an innate sense of what people wanted to see on the screen and, when combined with iron determination and obsessive perfectionism, led him to the reinvention of animation. It was Disney, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films - most notably Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi - who transformed animation from a novelty based on movement to an art form that presented an illusion of life. The author also reveals a wounded, lonely, and often disappointed man, who, despite worldwide success, was plagued with financial problems, suffered a nervous breakdown, and at times retreated into pitiable seclusion in his workshop, making model trains. Gabler explores accusations that Disney was a red-baiter, an anti-Semite, and an embittered alcoholic. Yet whatever his personal failings, Disney appealed to millions by demonstrating the power of wish fulfillment and the triumph of the American imagination. Critic Reviews: "Thorough...[and] engrossing." (Publishers Weekly) "A balanced treatment of the man and his achievements, realistically assessing Disney's considerable impact and offering insight into the hidden, restless soul who constantly challenged himself." (Booklist) "We've all been waiting for the perfect book on Walt Disney; it has finally arrived and Neal Gabler's done it. Wonderful!" (Ray Bradbury) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neal Gabler) Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:60:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Walt-Disney-Audiobook/B002V8KJ3M thebookvoice.com 10:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walt Disney Subtitle: The Triumph of the American Imagination Author: Neal Gabler Narrator: Leonardo Leoncavallo Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Gabler shows us the young Walt Disney breaking free of a heartland childhood of discipline and deprivation and making his way to Hollywood. We see the visionary, whose desire for escape honed an innate sense of what people wanted to see on the screen and, when combined with iron determination and obsessive perfectionism, led him to the reinvention of animation. It was Disney, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films - most notably Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi - who transformed animation from a novelty based on movement to an art form that presented an illusion of life. The author also reveals a wounded, lonely, and often disappointed man, who, despite worldwide success, was plagued with financial problems, suffered a nervous breakdown, and at times retreated into pitiable seclusion in his workshop, making model trains. Gabler explores accusations that Disney was a red-baiter, an anti-Semite, and an embittered alcoholic. Yet whatever his personal failings, Disney appealed to millions by demonstrating the power of wish fulfillment and the triumph of the American imagination. Critic Reviews: "Thorough...[and] engrossing." (Publishers Weekly) "A balanced treatment of the man and his achievements, realistically assessing Disney's considerable impact and offering insight into the hidden, restless soul who constantly challenged himself." (Booklist) "We've all been waiting for the perfect book on Walt Disney; it has finally arrived and Neal Gabler's done it. Wonderful!" (Ray Bradbury) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walt Disney Subtitle: The Triumph of the American Imagination Author: Neal Gabler Narrator: Leonardo Leoncavallo Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Gabler shows us the young Walt Disney breaking free of a heartland childhood of discipline and deprivation and making his way to Hollywood. We see the visionary, whose desire for escape honed an innate sense of what people wanted to see on the screen and, when combined with iron determination and obsessive perfectionism, led him to the reinvention of animation. It was Disney, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films - most notably Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi - who transformed animation from a novelty based on movement to an art form that presented an illusion of life. The author also reveals a wounded, lonely, and often disappointed man, who, despite worldwide success, was plagued with financial problems, suffered a nervous breakdown, and at times retreated into pitiable seclusion in his workshop, making model trains. Gabler explores accusations that Disney was a red-baiter, an anti-Semite, and an embittered alcoholic. Yet whatever his personal failings, Disney appealed to millions by demonstrating the power of wish fulfillment and the triumph of the American imagination. Critic Reviews: "Thorough...[and] engrossing." (Publishers Weekly) "A balanced treatment of the man and his achievements, realistically assessing Disney's considerable impact and offering insight into the hidden, restless soul who constantly challenged himself." (Booklist) "We've all been waiting for the perfect book on Walt Disney; it has finally arrived and Neal Gabler's done it. Wonderful!" (Ray Bradbury) Members Reviews: How Disney became an Icon This is a very thorough and interesting story starting from Walt's youngest days. It describes in detail exactly how Walt created and built a brand that became the gold standard in family entertainment for generations of Americans. I only wish the books scope had extended beyond Walt's life to chronicle the ups and downs of the company in the years since his death. Very good Really interesting. Well written. Well read. Disney lead an inspiring life, and this book gives a good sense of him as a person. Recommended. I loved it from beginning to end. the narrator was wonderful I really felt the emotional. at the end when Walt died, I got teary eyed as if I knew him. Thanks Mr Gables for a wonderful book and Mr Leoncavallo the narration was superb. Walt Disney - Creative, perfectionist, tenacious I enjoyed this book so much. An all encompassing tale of a life that improved our world. Flawed and imperfect, yet full of hope and vision, this man never gave up thank goodness. He had more creative ideas than money and more determination than discouragement. Fascinating read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Succeeding-Against-the-Odds-Audiobook/B002V57YIS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Succeeding Against the Odds Subtitle: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman Author: John H. Johnson, Lerone Bennett Jr. Narrator: John H. Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: John H. Johnson, the remarkable entrepreneur who founded the Ebony publishing empire, tells the story of his success. The wealthiest African-American in the US today, Johnson shares his rags to riches saga, from the many obstacles that confronted him to his ultimate triumph. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John H. Johnson) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:45:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Succeeding-Against-the-Odds-Audiobook/B002V57YIS thebookvoice.com 02:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Succeeding Against the Odds Subtitle: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman Author: John H. Johnson, Lerone Bennett Jr. Narrator: John H. Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: John H. Johnson, the remarkable entrepreneur who founded the Ebony publishing empire, tells the story of his success. The wealthiest African-American in the US today, Johnson shares his rags to riches saga, from the many obstacles that confronted him to his ultimate triumph. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Succeeding Against the Odds Subtitle: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman Author: John H. Johnson, Lerone Bennett Jr. Narrator: John H. Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: John H. Johnson, the remarkable entrepreneur who founded the Ebony publishing empire, tells the story of his success. The wealthiest African-American in the US today, Johnson shares his rags to riches saga, from the many obstacles that confronted him to his ultimate triumph. Members Reviews: John Johnson & Lerone Bennett = Great Team What did you love best about Succeeding Against the Odds? "Succeeding Against the Odds" by John Johnson is one of my favorite books. I've re-read the print version several times over the years. It was exciting to learn that an audio version was available, read by the historian Lerone Bennett. What other book might you compare Succeeding Against the Odds to and why? "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Johnson references this book in his autobiography. The two books complement each other well because each is about achieving goals in the face of adversity. Which scene was your favorite? Johnson's decision to train his daughter, Linda, to take over the family business. Longevity is beautiful. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? How one man faced adversity and won. Any additional comments? Great move having this available, Audible.com! Awesome I am glad I listened to this book in one sitting......Nothing can stop a dream whose time has come to" Words Of Wisdom Mr. John H. Johnson, the founding father of Negro Digest turned Johnson Publishing whose publications include Ebony and Jet including Fashion Fair Cosmetics, speaks eternal words of wisdom that may be applied by any entrepreneur or business man or woman. You will agree that this audio book is very genuine in content. My opinion is it was created as a testimony to tell of the speaker's journey from poverty to wealth not to sell its written version. Just as Mr. Johnson died, the audio book Succeeding Against The Odds is rich with the drama of Mr. Johnson's journey with very little comedic moments. against the odds This book is inspiring and informative. One of the best entrepenural books I have read in a while. Amazing Book This book was absolutely amazing. I literally felt like I was sitting in a chair listening to my grandfather tell a story. Very emotionally moving and motivating! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Roll-Me-Up-and-Smoke-Me-When-I-Die-Audiobook/B009OOTG3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die Subtitle: Musings from the Road Author: Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over the course of eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights from family, bandmates, and close friends. A road journal written in Willie Nelson's inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America's greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, introduced by another favorite son of Texas, Kinky Friedman, is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Willie Nelson) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:60:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Roll-Me-Up-and-Smoke-Me-When-I-Die-Audiobook/B009OOTG3U thebookvoice.com 04:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die Subtitle: Musings from the Road Author: Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over the course of eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights from family, bandmates, and close friends. A road journal written in Willie Nelson's inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America's greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, introduced by another favorite son of Texas, Kinky Friedman, is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die Subtitle: Musings from the Road Author: Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over the course of eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights from family, bandmates, and close friends. A road journal written in Willie Nelson's inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America's greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, introduced by another favorite son of Texas, Kinky Friedman, is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come. Members Reviews: Don't buy... What disappointed you about Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die? Do you want to hear Willie talk about what's on TV? Or random sayings like, live in the now? Or do you want to hear twenty other people that you don't know, write about Willie? This isn't an Autobiography or Tales from the road. It is just randomness.... Do you want to hear his lyrics from songs? Or him repeat the same things over again in diff. chapters? Willie needs to fire his editor and stick to music. What do you think your next listen will be? Anything but this. I struggled to finish it. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narration is fine, it's the subject matter and writer that were terrible. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die? I would cut about 90% of it. I would keep his past and tales from the road, this would amount to about two chapters. Any additional comments? Don't buy this book... if you are curious, go rent it from the library. Willie's Ramblings What would have made Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die better? It would have been better if it had included stories from Willie's life on the road. What was most disappointing about Willie Nelson and Kinky Friedman s story? I thought this was going to be a story about Willie's life. Instead it's just a series of ramblings from the last year including jokes and pointless musings on buttermilk to plugs for XM Radio. How could the performance have been better? It might have been better if Willie read the story. I had to re-listen to numerous parts because I couldn't figure out who was speaking. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Enjoyable, However.... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Hell yes. All my friends are Willie fans, or else. What did you like best about this story? The stories and the jokes. What didnt you like about Tom Stechschultes performance? Difficult to keep track of the speaker. He only has one voice. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Smoke and mirrors. Any additional comments? The producers would have been wise to use multiple voices. Not Quite What I Expected I love biographies but sadly, I did not enjoy this one. Dont get me wrong there were some very interesting facts and I liked hearing about how he wrote a few of his songs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Audrey-Hepburn-Audiobook/B076ZSTKNV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Audrey Hepburn Subtitle: A Biography Author: Warren G. Harris Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with her harsh childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, Warren Harris chronicles Audrey Hepburn's meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom: her chance encounter with Colette that led to the lead role in the Broadway version of Gigi, and her first starring role in Roman Holiday, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Hepburn played opposite the top leading men, worked for the best directors, and picked from a wide range of roles. She memorably embodied Truman Capote's Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's and went from rags to Technicolor Victorian beauty in My Fair Lady. Warren Harris also traces Hepburn's affairs and unhappy marriages, as well as her later work as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Throughout the book he illuminates her special ability to exude grace and style, both on screen and off. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Warren G. Harris) Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:52:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Audrey-Hepburn-Audiobook/B076ZSTKNV thebookvoice.com 11:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Audrey Hepburn Subtitle: A Biography Author: Warren G. Harris Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with her harsh childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, Warren Harris chronicles Audrey Hepburn's meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom: her chance encounter with Colette that led to the lead role in the Broadway version of Gigi, and her first starring role in Roman Holiday, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Hepburn played opposite the top leading men, worked for the best directors, and picked from a wide range of roles. She memorably embodied Truman Capote's Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's and went from rags to Technicolor Victorian beauty in My Fair Lady. Warren Harris also traces Hepburn's affairs and unhappy marriages, as well as her later work as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Throughout the book he illuminates her special ability to exude grace and style, both on screen and off. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Audrey Hepburn Subtitle: A Biography Author: Warren G. Harris Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with her harsh childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, Warren Harris chronicles Audrey Hepburn's meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom: her chance encounter with Colette that led to the lead role in the Broadway version of Gigi, and her first starring role in Roman Holiday, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Hepburn played opposite the top leading men, worked for the best directors, and picked from a wide range of roles. She memorably embodied Truman Capote's Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's and went from rags to Technicolor Victorian beauty in My Fair Lady. Warren Harris also traces Hepburn's affairs and unhappy marriages, as well as her later work as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Throughout the book he illuminates her special ability to exude grace and style, both on screen and off. Members Reviews: Biography of Audrey Hepburn It was exactly what I needed to complete my paper. It was difficult finding other sources, but this one had a lot of bibliographical information as additional resources Audrey Hepburn My niece loves Audrey Hepburn, so when I saw this book I thought it would be great for her collection. The best part is that she received it right on her birthday & she cannot wait to read it! A Promise With a face that still resonates over the McCarthy era of Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn was an elegant image of purity in a corrupt world. Unlike Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey's image never tanished and she a backseat only to Marilyn Monroe as Hollywood's most famous leading lady. Audrey's life is mostly public facts: she married a second rate actor, Mel Ferrer; won an Academy Award for her first film, Roman Holiday, and a Tony for Ondine; earned five Oscar nominations; had two sons and obsessed over her career and family; and remarried an Italian playboy. But only an Audrey insider like Harris can go beyond the well-known myth making and draw a complete picture. Previously it has only been the subject of major speculation, but Harris confirms that Hepburn had several affairs with her leading men such as William Holden. The biography isn't all gossip though. Harris covers the later movies and Andrey's work with UNICEF. Although this prjects her Mother Teresa side, what is really interesting about Audrey is not her war experiences, her rise to fame, or her post-Wait Until Dark family life, but the period between 1952 and 1967 when she made fifteen great films including Charade and Two For The Road. Harris recognizes Hepburn's peak in the 1960s and uses the bulk of the book to detail this period of her life, but his knowledge doesn't protect him from the obvious shortcomings in his own work. He does tend to be repetitive. He's not much of a prose stylist. Beyond that, there is another major gripe to raise: there are only sixteen pages of Audrey photos in this book, and they don't go far beyond the standard postcard set. Obviously, anyone reading a Hepburn biography craves that classic look and an illustration of the movement from film to film. You Have to Love This Dame, Even If You Don't Love This Book Warren G. Harris's biography of Audrey Hepburn is essentially boilerplate stuff, compiling all the well-known information about her life (up to 1994, shortly after her death), and adding some surprises for those who always thought that Audrey was Hollywood's answer to Mother Theresa. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Kennedy-Wives-Audiobook/B01E06MPLG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Wives Subtitle: Triumph and Tragedy in Americas Most Public Family Author: David Batcher, Amber Hunt Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles: Rose, the matriarch; Ethel, the athlete; Jackie, the icon; Joan, the fragile beauty; and Vicki, the redeemer. In reality each woman was complex and multifaceted. As Kennedy wives they were bonded through characteristics and experiences unique to the Camelot family. The Kennedy Wives is an exploration of these women that will offer what no other book or film created thus far has: a thoughtful analysis of what drew the Kennedy men to these iconic women - and what the women endured in exchange for their acceptance into the Camelot clan. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Batcher) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:39:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Kennedy-Wives-Audiobook/B01E06MPLG thebookvoice.com 11:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Wives Subtitle: Triumph and Tragedy in Americas Most Public Family Author: David Batcher, Amber Hunt Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles: Rose, the matriarch; Ethel, the athlete; Jackie, the icon; Joan, the fragile beauty; and Vicki, the redeemer. In reality each woman was complex and multifaceted. As Kennedy wives they were bonded through characteristics and experiences unique to the Camelot family. The Kennedy Wives is an exploration of these women that will offer what no other book or film created thus far has: a thoughtful analysis of what drew the Kennedy men to these iconic women - and what the women endured in exchange for their acceptance into the Camelot clan. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Wives Subtitle: Triumph and Tragedy in Americas Most Public Family Author: David Batcher, Amber Hunt Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles: Rose, the matriarch; Ethel, the athlete; Jackie, the icon; Joan, the fragile beauty; and Vicki, the redeemer. In reality each woman was complex and multifaceted. As Kennedy wives they were bonded through characteristics and experiences unique to the Camelot family. The Kennedy Wives is an exploration of these women that will offer what no other book or film created thus far has: a thoughtful analysis of what drew the Kennedy men to these iconic women - and what the women endured in exchange for their acceptance into the Camelot clan. Members Reviews: Great Book I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. It was just like I was witnessing it myself! Kennedy Wives Was so good to listen to. Lots of new material. Enjoyed it immensely. Recommend this book to everyone. Royalty, American style I've listened to several books about the Kennedys, and this one is pretty good. There's lots of detail and the writing is literate. It's not in the gossipy, tell-all mode, but reads like a serious, fairly scholarly attempt. You feel informed. The weak point is the narrator, who has an old schoolmarmish voice and makes a quite a few mistakes in pronunciation of names and words many of us know. Jacqui would be pained by the mistakes, Ethel wouldn't care, Joan would be too drunk to notice, and Vickie would hear and remain silent. Rose would certainly know, but say nothing and go to her room to pray. Now you know in a nutshell what the book will make plain. It's worth the listen. Little, if any, original research It would be better to read the many more interesting biographies on these women that this book presents to you in prècis format. The narration is robotic. I would not recommend this book. Great book A wonderful Kennedy biography. Lots of information and wonderfully told. You won't be disappointed with this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Babe-Audiobook/B002V8MV60 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babe Subtitle: The Legend Comes to Life Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this extraordinary biography, Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories, such as the "called shot" homers and the home run for a dying child, analyzes the astounding statistics with detailed information on specific games, and describes Ruth's varied, often volatile, relations with those around him, from fellow players to fans, friends, and reporters. From Babe Ruth's early days in a Baltimore orphanage, to the glory days with the Yankees, to his final years, Creamer has drawn an indelible portrait of a true folk hero. Critic Reviews: "This book does far more than tell the facts and myths of Babe Ruth's life. It chronicles a time when baseball was played only on grass and a western road trip for East Coast teams meant a train ride to St. Louis." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert W. Creamer) Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:07:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Babe-Audiobook/B002V8MV60 thebookvoice.com 13:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babe Subtitle: The Legend Comes to Life Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this extraordinary biography, Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories, such as the "called shot" homers and the home run for a dying child, analyzes the astounding statistics with detailed information on specific games, and describes Ruth's varied, often volatile, relations with those around him, from fellow players to fans, friends, and reporters. From Babe Ruth's early days in a Baltimore orphanage, to the glory days with the Yankees, to his final years, Creamer has drawn an indelible portrait of a true folk hero. Critic Reviews: "This book does far more than tell the facts and myths of Babe Ruth's life. It chronicles a time when baseball was played only on grass and a western road trip for East Coast teams meant a train ride to St. Louis." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babe Subtitle: The Legend Comes to Life Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this extraordinary biography, Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories, such as the "called shot" homers and the home run for a dying child, analyzes the astounding statistics with detailed information on specific games, and describes Ruth's varied, often volatile, relations with those around him, from fellow players to fans, friends, and reporters. From Babe Ruth's early days in a Baltimore orphanage, to the glory days with the Yankees, to his final years, Creamer has drawn an indelible portrait of a true folk hero. Critic Reviews: "This book does far more than tell the facts and myths of Babe Ruth's life. It chronicles a time when baseball was played only on grass and a western road trip for East Coast teams meant a train ride to St. Louis." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: The definitive biography of Babe Ruth If you want to know about the real Babe Ruth look no further! This Is as good as it gets. Babe Ruth- all the glory, all his warts.... DEEP, SERIOUS, AND COMPELLING Enjoyed every hour of this superbly written book about the greatest baseball player ever -- Babe Ruth. the Best Biography of BabecRuth The Best Biography of Babe Ruth with his beginnings through his Baseball years with only a dabbling thereafter Like the book but it skipped over some stuff Overall I liked the book. Probably the best biography on Babe Ruth I have read. However, I was surprise that the author skipped over the death of Babe's first wife, his feud with Lou Gehrig, death of Miller Huggins, and induction into the Hall of Fame. I might have skimmed over it but I sure don't remember listening to it on my bike. what a disappointing book What disappointed you about Babe? while it may have been well researched, it appears the author had a bias to present the BABE as a neanderthal and seems to ignore his humanity. I wish I could have my money back and time I spent on this. Would you ever listen to anything by Robert W. Creamer again? unlikely https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Enter-Talking-Audiobook/B00RY6ZB02 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enter Talking Author: Joan Rivers Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-15 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For decades, Joan Rivers was known as America's top female comedian... her brash unsparing style and truly tenacious spirit inspired both her fellow comedians and her millions of fans. In her own voice, she recounts her personal story from the inside out - her anguish, her anger, her insight, her inspiration - from her rags to riches struggle on the hard way to the top, to the breakthrough act which not only changed her world but also changed the world of stand-up comedy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joan Rivers) Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:18:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Enter-Talking-Audiobook/B00RY6ZB02 thebookvoice.com 02:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enter Talking Author: Joan Rivers Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-15 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For decades, Joan Rivers was known as America's top female comedian... her brash unsparing style and truly tenacious spirit inspired both her fellow comedians and her millions of fans. In her own voice, she recounts her personal story from the inside out - her anguish, her anger, her insight, her inspiration - from her rags to riches struggle on the hard way to the top, to the breakthrough act which not only changed her world but also changed the world of stand-up comedy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enter Talking Author: Joan Rivers Narrator: Joan Rivers Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-15 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For decades, Joan Rivers was known as America's top female comedian... her brash unsparing style and truly tenacious spirit inspired both her fellow comedians and her millions of fans. In her own voice, she recounts her personal story from the inside out - her anguish, her anger, her insight, her inspiration - from her rags to riches struggle on the hard way to the top, to the breakthrough act which not only changed her world but also changed the world of stand-up comedy. Members Reviews: Great autobiography, audio muffled Loved hearing Joan Rivers story, right up to the end when she finally made it to Carson. As always, it's great listening to the narration in the authors voice, I've listened to quite a few books by Joan. Only complaint; the audio was really muffled and almost inaudible in places, had to turn the sound up LOUD to have a clue to what was being said. Aside from that, excellent! Joan Rivers is a shining star in the field of comedy and show business The emotion in Joan's voice elevates the content. You will be routing for her the entire book! Long live the fabulous talent of Joan Rivers. My absolute favourite! Joan Rivers is truly amazing! Her poignant words and heartfelt retelling of her story warmed me deeply. How poetic that I should hear her first book for the first time on the 3rd anniversary of her death...and what a true shame it is that Joan isn't still with us. I cried with her at the end, and I look forward to my next book by Joan. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Heres-the-Deal-Audiobook/B0036IPOF4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's the Deal Subtitle: Don't Touch Me Author: Howie Mandel, Josh Young Narrator: Howie Mandel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A frank, funny, no-holds-barred memoir that reveals the Deal or No Deal host's ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD - and how it has shaped his life and career. Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainment - respected by his peers and beloved by audiences as the host of the enormously popular prime-time game show Deal or No Deal. With a career that spans three decades and many different show-business platforms - he's a renowned stand-up comedian who continues to perform more than 150 sold-out shows a year, he created the award-winning TV show Bobby's World, he's starred in feature films and the hit TV series St. Elsewhere, and he's also hosted his own daytime talk show - he's one of the most versatile performers anywhere. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life he's never talked about publicly - until now. Eleven years ago, Mandel first told the world about his "germophobia." He's recently started discussing his adult ADHD as well. Now, for the first time, he reveals the details of his struggle with these challenging disorders. He catalogs his numerous fears and neuroses and shares entertaining stories about how he has tried to integrate them into his act. "If I'm making myself laugh," he writes, "then I'm distracted from all the other things going on in my head that are, at times, torturous." And he speaks frankly and honestly about the ways his condition has affected his personal life - as a son, husband, and father of three. As heartfelt as it is hilarious, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me is the story of one man's effort to draw comic inspiration out of his darkest, most vulnerable places. It's sure to please Howie Mandel's legion of fans - and provide hope to the millions who strive to succeed in spite of OCD and ADHD. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howie Mandel) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:15:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Heres-the-Deal-Audiobook/B0036IPOF4 thebookvoice.com 05:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's the Deal Subtitle: Don't Touch Me Author: Howie Mandel, Josh Young Narrator: Howie Mandel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A frank, funny, no-holds-barred memoir that reveals the Deal or No Deal host's ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD - and how it has shaped his life and career. Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainment - respected by his peers and beloved by audiences as the host of the enormously popular prime-time game show Deal or No Deal. With a career that spans three decades and many different show-business platforms - he's a renowned stand-up comedian who continues to perform more than 150 sold-out shows a year, he created the award-winning TV show Bobby's World, he's starred in feature films and the hit TV series St. Elsewhere, and he's also hosted his own daytime talk show - he's one of the most versatile performers anywhere. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life he's never talked about publicly - until now. Eleven years ago, Mandel first told the world about his "germophobia." He's recently started discussing his adult ADHD as well. Now, for the first time, he reveals the details of his struggle with these challenging disorders. He catalogs his numerous fears and neuroses and shares entertaining stories about how he has tried to integrate them into his act. "If I'm making myself laugh," he writes, "then I'm distracted from all the other things going on in my head that are, at times, torturous." And he speaks frankly and honestly about the ways his condition has affected his personal life - as a son, husband, and father of three. As heartfelt as it is hilarious, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me is the story of one man's effort to draw comic inspiration out of his darkest, most vulnerable places. It's sure to please Howie Mandel's legion of fans - and provide hope to the millions who strive to succeed in spite of OCD and ADHD. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's the Deal Subtitle: Don't Touch Me Author: Howie Mandel, Josh Young Narrator: Howie Mandel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A frank, funny, no-holds-barred memoir that reveals the Deal or No Deal host's ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD - and how it has shaped his life and career. Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainment - respected by his peers and beloved by audiences as the host of the enormously popular prime-time game show Deal or No Deal. With a career that spans three decades and many different show-business platforms - he's a renowned stand-up comedian who continues to perform more than 150 sold-out shows a year, he created the award-winning TV show Bobby's World, he's starred in feature films and the hit TV series St. Elsewhere, and he's also hosted his own daytime talk show - he's one of the most versatile performers anywhere. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life he's never talked about publicly - until now. Eleven years ago, Mandel first told the world about his "germophobia." He's recently started discussing his adult ADHD as well. Now, for the first time, he reveals the details of his struggle with these challenging disorders. He catalogs his numerous fears and neuroses and shares entertaining stories about how he has tried to integrate them into his act. "If I'm making myself laugh," he writes, "then I'm distracted from all the other things going on in my head that are, at times, torturous." And he speaks frankly and honestly about the ways his condition has affected his personal life - as a son, husband, and father of three. As heartfelt as it is hilarious, Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me is the story of one man's effort to draw comic inspiration out of his darkest, most vulnerable places. It's sure to please Howie Mandel's legion of fans - and provide hope to the millions who strive to succeed in spite of OCD and ADHD. Members Reviews: Everything You Never Thought You Wanted To Know I've always found Howie Mandel somewhat amusing, and he's clearly a smart guy who has carved out an interesting and multifaceted career for himself. I can't say I was anxiously awaiting a Mandel biography, because I never really thought I wanted to know more about the guy. But I often like bios and comedy books that are read by the author (it's like a long comedy special), so I gave "Don't Touch Me" a try. And I actually really enjoyed it. First, it is a fast-paced, entertaining bio with the occasional guffaw-worthy moment (although not many, probably by design). Some of the attempts at humor are a little lame and even blatantly stupid, although Mandel has made a comedy career out of milking every excriciating drop of funny out of overtly stupid humor. I hate to admit that I find his rubber glove over the head routine funny, but it really (kinda) is. But I was surprised to find that the most compelling parts of this book were the serious segments that weren't meant to be funny at all. I learned things about him that I didn't know I cared about, and while nothing has changed in my life or his as a result of learning those things, it was a very enjoyable way to spend a few hours. One of the biggest surprises was how much of a jerk Mandel was to his friends, family and fans, particularly for a guy who seems so amiable and always has a warm friendly smile on his face whenever you see him. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/And-Furthermore-Audiobook/B004LYS3YG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Furthermore Author: Judi Dench Narrator: Samantha Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I can hardly believe that it is more than half a century since I first stepped on to the stage of the Old Vic Theatre and into a way of life that has brought me the most rewarding professional relationships and friendships. I cannot imagine now ever doing anything else with my life except acting. Judi Dench From Londons glittering West End to Broadways bright lights, from her Academy Award-winning role as Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love to M in the James Bond films, Judi Dench has treated audiences to some of the greatest performances of our time. She made her professional acting debut in 1957 with Englands Old Vic theatre company playing Ophelia in Hamlet, Katherine in Henry V (her New York debut), and then Juliet. In 1961, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Anya in The Cherry Orchard with John Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft. In 1968, she went beyond the classical stage to become a sensation as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, adding musical comedy to her repertoire. Over the years, Dench has given indelible performances in the classics as well as some of the greatest plays and musicals of the 20th century, including Noël Cowards Hay Fever, Stephen Sondheims A Little Night Music, Kaufman and Harts The Royal Family, and David Hares Amys View (for which she won the Tony Award). Recently, she made a triumphant return to A Midsummer Nights Dream as Titania, a role she first played in 1962, now played as a theatre-besotted Queen Elizabeth I. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judi Dench) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:42:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/And-Furthermore-Audiobook/B004LYS3YG thebookvoice.com 00:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Furthermore Author: Judi Dench Narrator: Samantha Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I can hardly believe that it is more than half a century since I first stepped on to the stage of the Old Vic Theatre and into a way of life that has brought me the most rewarding professional relationships and friendships. I cannot imagine now ever doing anything else with my life except acting. Judi Dench From Londons glittering West End to Broadways bright lights, from her Academy Award-winning role as Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love to M in the James Bond films, Judi Dench has treated audiences to some of the greatest performances of our time. She made her professional acting debut in 1957 with Englands Old Vic theatre company playing Ophelia in Hamlet, Katherine in Henry V (her New York debut), and then Juliet. In 1961, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Anya in The Cherry Orchard with John Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft. In 1968, she went beyond the classical stage to become a sensation as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, adding musical comedy to her repertoire. Over the years, Dench has given indelible performances in the classics as well as some of the greatest plays and musicals of the 20th century, including Noël Cowards Hay Fever, Stephen Sondheims A Little Night Music, Kaufman and Harts The Royal Family, and David Hares Amys View (for which she won the Tony Award). Recently, she made a triumphant return to A Midsummer Nights Dream as Titania, a role she first played in 1962, now played as a theatre-besotted Queen Elizabeth I. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Furthermore Author: Judi Dench Narrator: Samantha Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I can hardly believe that it is more than half a century since I first stepped on to the stage of the Old Vic Theatre and into a way of life that has brought me the most rewarding professional relationships and friendships. I cannot imagine now ever doing anything else with my life except acting. Judi Dench From Londons glittering West End to Broadways bright lights, from her Academy Award-winning role as Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love to M in the James Bond films, Judi Dench has treated audiences to some of the greatest performances of our time. She made her professional acting debut in 1957 with Englands Old Vic theatre company playing Ophelia in Hamlet, Katherine in Henry V (her New York debut), and then Juliet. In 1961, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Anya in The Cherry Orchard with John Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft. In 1968, she went beyond the classical stage to become a sensation as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, adding musical comedy to her repertoire. Over the years, Dench has given indelible performances in the classics as well as some of the greatest plays and musicals of the 20th century, including Noël Cowards Hay Fever, Stephen Sondheims A Little Night Music, Kaufman and Harts The Royal Family, and David Hares Amys View (for which she won the Tony Award). Recently, she made a triumphant return to A Midsummer Nights Dream as Titania, a role she first played in 1962, now played as a theatre-besotted Queen Elizabeth I. Members Reviews: There is nothing like a Dame! Pity that Judi herself only gives us a welcome to the book which is read by one of her closest friends. Other than that, a delightful account of the life of one of our era's most talented--and honest--performers. Interesting, but not incredibly engaging What did you like best about And Furthermore? What did you like least? It was well performed, and diverting, but as Dench herself says in the introduction, this isn't really a memoir, but a smattering of stories that didn't make it into her earlier books. As a result, as neat as the stories are, they come across as minor and largely forgettable moments. Would you be willing to try another book from Judi Dench? Why or why not? Certainly. She's a fascinating person. I'd be interested in getting her perspective on the theatre, on film, on women in the arts, and so on... but I'd like something more "meaty" than random anecdotes, though. Which character as performed by Samantha Bond was your favorite? Not sure, but I was tickled by her accent for American characters. Was And Furthermore worth the listening time? As something to listen to while walking the dog... yes. I wanted it to be longer Bought on Audible What I Loved: Dame Judi Dench is one of those rare famous people that just don't strike you as famous at all. All of her stories reflect her beautiful personality and sparkling humor. She shares stories about her theater plays (of which you can clearly tell is her acting love and something she plans on doing until she cannot anymore), her time in movies, and her family. The best parts are how she speaks so lovingly of friends and family that she has had many years. She forms real bonds with people she works with and many of them have become life long friends. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Man-Called-Cash-Audiobook/B002V0QPRY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Called Cash Subtitle: The Life, Love, and Faith of an American Legend Author: Steve Turner Narrator: Kris Kristofferson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-04 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Different from other books written about him, The Man Called Cash brings Cash's faith and love for God into the foreground and tells the story of a man redeemed, without watering-down or sugar-coating. Unquestionably one of the biggest book releases of 2004, The Man Called Cash will be a huge success with his millions of fans and will draw in many new fans with this inspiring story of faith and redemption. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Turner) Thu, 05 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Man-Called-Cash-Audiobook/B002V0QPRY thebookvoice.com 03:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Called Cash Subtitle: The Life, Love, and Faith of an American Legend Author: Steve Turner Narrator: Kris Kristofferson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-04 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Different from other books written about him, The Man Called Cash brings Cash's faith and love for God into the foreground and tells the story of a man redeemed, without watering-down or sugar-coating. Unquestionably one of the biggest book releases of 2004, The Man Called Cash will be a huge success with his millions of fans and will draw in many new fans with this inspiring story of faith and redemption. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Called Cash Subtitle: The Life, Love, and Faith of an American Legend Author: Steve Turner Narrator: Kris Kristofferson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-04 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Different from other books written about him, The Man Called Cash brings Cash's faith and love for God into the foreground and tells the story of a man redeemed, without watering-down or sugar-coating. Unquestionably one of the biggest book releases of 2004, The Man Called Cash will be a huge success with his millions of fans and will draw in many new fans with this inspiring story of faith and redemption. Members Reviews: Well Done Biography, but too short This is a fine biography of Johnny Cash, narrated by Kris Kristopherson (nice touch). It presents an honest, balanced telling of Cash's life and music and even points out discrepencies between the first two Cash autobiographies. Cash himself chose Turner to do the book but died before the interviews were complete. Turner filled in the blanks by interviewing those who knew Cash well. My only criticism is that I wish this were not an abridged version. It makes the telling a bit choppy at times. Should be on the recommendation list I was never what you would call a big Johnny Cash fan just really liked his video Hurt, but this is an excellent story. The reader's voice also matches the story to a T. I can't write a review that does the book justice, but if you want to listen to a biography that follows a life of ups and downs with no regrets, learn about a man of faith who knew he was a sinner and knew the true power of Christianity not the hypocritical, religious right version that has become so vogue these days, then this is a worthy listen. You don't have to be a fan of country music in order to gain from this book, if you like to read books on success, or on how to make a comeback you can't get much better than this one. Mr. Cash was certainly a man who took what talent he had and made the most of it. lackluster A very surface story of a very complex man. Maybe it was just too much to expect to get much more in a 3 hour audio, but I was very disappointed in this one. Not bad I love Johnny Cash and so, I enjoyed listening to this book and hearing about how Cash grew up, how he went in and made it into the field of music. I also enjoy hearing about how he created certain songs and on his relationship with other sings such as Elvis. With that said, though, I know the narrator was a close friend of his, but his voice practically put me to sleep. You will laugh out loud and cry in public. Beautifully written book, inspirational, emotional, insightful, challenging. This was a well-balanced presentation have a complex man that few knew well. No sugar coating the ugly parts comma no glorification of the good. Beauty from pain. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Crossing-Over-Audiobook/B002V0M7VM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossing Over Subtitle: The Stories Behind the Stories Author: John Edward Narrator: John Edward Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-04 Publisher: Hay House Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Crossing Over, John brings his listeners with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life since his New York Times best seller One Last Time was published in 1998. In the style of his TV show and personal appearances (poignant, funny, and remarkably candid) John deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. Listeners might be surprised to learn that it hasn't always been smooth sailing. On the way to becoming an internationally celebrated medium, John has had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work and about the motivations of some of the people he has met on his path. ©2001 John Edward; © and (P)2003 Princess Books bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Edward) Thu, 26 Feb 2004 05:16:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Crossing-Over-Audiobook/B002V0M7VM thebookvoice.com 04:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossing Over Subtitle: The Stories Behind the Stories Author: John Edward Narrator: John Edward Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-04 Publisher: Hay House Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Crossing Over, John brings his listeners with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life since his New York Times best seller One Last Time was published in 1998. In the style of his TV show and personal appearances (poignant, funny, and remarkably candid) John deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. Listeners might be surprised to learn that it hasn't always been smooth sailing. On the way to becoming an internationally celebrated medium, John has had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work and about the motivations of some of the people he has met on his path. ©2001 John Edward; © and (P)2003 Princess Books Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossing Over Subtitle: The Stories Behind the Stories Author: John Edward Narrator: John Edward Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-04 Publisher: Hay House Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Crossing Over, John brings his listeners with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life since his New York Times best seller One Last Time was published in 1998. In the style of his TV show and personal appearances (poignant, funny, and remarkably candid) John deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. Listeners might be surprised to learn that it hasn't always been smooth sailing. On the way to becoming an internationally celebrated medium, John has had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work and about the motivations of some of the people he has met on his path. ©2001 John Edward; © and (P)2003 Princess Books Members Reviews: Intriguing and entertaining I loved this book. I'd never seen the show "Crossing Over" so didn't know what to expect. Edwards is a breath of fresh air. He's devoid of new age attitude, his humour (often self depracating) intelligence and sincerity had me hooked from the first chapter. The stories of spirit contact are fascinating, funny, and touching, and it was virtually impossible for me to imagine that they were fabricated. I don't have a firm belief in spirit communication or life after death but always wanted to find evidence solid enough to convince me of it's existance. I can't put my finger on what makes Edwards shine among the many who claim to communicate with spirits, but he has a gift (which I *hope* is not the ability to fool people) I don't think anything less than a personal experience could do more than John's writing to make me a believer. About crossing over. Very good explanation of how the show started and production as well as John's gift. Just fair He's amazing this books bland, I would suggest his other books. It reads like a documentary. More than what have been seen It was very interesting to know what was behind the TV series. Bu most amazing was the conclusion, the final purpose, why he is doing what he does Very Interesting Life. Would you consider the audio edition of Crossing Over to be better than the print version? No. What did you like best about this story? John being John. What does John Edward bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Speed reading. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? All his validations. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed the honesty. belief and the special gift John shares with all of us. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Stories-Audiobook/B002UZDT2Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Stories Subtitle: Profiles from The New Yorker Author: Truman Capote, Ian Frazier, Susan Orlean Narrator: Philip Bosco, Amy Irving, Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Highlights Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When they were first published, these biographies brought insight, amusement, understanding, and often, joy or sorrow to those who read them. Gathered here, in Life Stories, they provide an album of our era, a rich and diverse appraisal of some of the most prominent members of an entire century's cast. A Pryor Love (Richard Pryor), by Hilton Als A Duke in His Domain (Marlon Brando), by Truman Capote Isadora (Isadora Duncan), by Janet Flanner Lady with a Pencil (Katharine White), by Nancy Franklin Nobody Better, Better Than Nobody (Heloise), by Ian Frazier The Coolhunt (Baysie Wightman and DeeDee Gordon), by Michael Gladwell Wunderkind (Floyd Patterson), by A.J. Liebling Mr. Hunter's Grave (George H. Hunter), by Joseph Mitchell Show Dog (Biff Truesdale), by Susan Orlean How Do You Like it Now, Gentlemen? (Ernest Hemingway), by Lillian Ross The Man Who Walks on Air (Philippe Petit), by Calvin Tomkins Covering the Cops (Edna Buchanan), by Calvin Trillin Critic Reviews: "Too good to be missed." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Truman Capote) Thu, 10 Jun 2004 02:38:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Stories-Audiobook/B002UZDT2Y thebookvoice.com 09:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Stories Subtitle: Profiles from The New Yorker Author: Truman Capote, Ian Frazier, Susan Orlean Narrator: Philip Bosco, Amy Irving, Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Highlights Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When they were first published, these biographies brought insight, amusement, understanding, and often, joy or sorrow to those who read them. Gathered here, in Life Stories, they provide an album of our era, a rich and diverse appraisal of some of the most prominent members of an entire century's cast. A Pryor Love (Richard Pryor), by Hilton Als A Duke in His Domain (Marlon Brando), by Truman Capote Isadora (Isadora Duncan), by Janet Flanner Lady with a Pencil (Katharine White), by Nancy Franklin Nobody Better, Better Than Nobody (Heloise), by Ian Frazier The Coolhunt (Baysie Wightman and DeeDee Gordon), by Michael Gladwell Wunderkind (Floyd Patterson), by A.J. Liebling Mr. Hunter's Grave (George H. Hunter), by Joseph Mitchell Show Dog (Biff Truesdale), by Susan Orlean How Do You Like it Now, Gentlemen? (Ernest Hemingway), by Lillian Ross The Man Who Walks on Air (Philippe Petit), by Calvin Tomkins Covering the Cops (Edna Buchanan), by Calvin Trillin Critic Reviews: "Too good to be missed." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Stories Subtitle: Profiles from The New Yorker Author: Truman Capote, Ian Frazier, Susan Orlean Narrator: Philip Bosco, Amy Irving, Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Highlights Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When they were first published, these biographies brought insight, amusement, understanding, and often, joy or sorrow to those who read them. Gathered here, in Life Stories, they provide an album of our era, a rich and diverse appraisal of some of the most prominent members of an entire century's cast. A Pryor Love (Richard Pryor), by Hilton Als A Duke in His Domain (Marlon Brando), by Truman Capote Isadora (Isadora Duncan), by Janet Flanner Lady with a Pencil (Katharine White), by Nancy Franklin Nobody Better, Better Than Nobody (Heloise), by Ian Frazier The Coolhunt (Baysie Wightman and DeeDee Gordon), by Michael Gladwell Wunderkind (Floyd Patterson), by A.J. Liebling Mr. Hunter's Grave (George H. Hunter), by Joseph Mitchell Show Dog (Biff Truesdale), by Susan Orlean How Do You Like it Now, Gentlemen? (Ernest Hemingway), by Lillian Ross The Man Who Walks on Air (Philippe Petit), by Calvin Tomkins Covering the Cops (Edna Buchanan), by Calvin Trillin Critic Reviews: "Too good to be missed." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Exceptional writing makes this a fascinating read I have to admit that the Truman Capote story on Marlon Brando was a bit disappointing. But the rest, oh my! What a wonderful book of stories; it starts with Lillian Ross on Earnest Hemingway; then goes to Katherine White, one of the founding editors of the New Yorker; then goes on to profile boxers, "cool finders", a tightrope walker; Heloise (from Hints from Heloise); Edna Buchanan (Miami crime beat reporter); Isadora Duncan, and even a champion show dog. My two favorites were Mr. Hunter's Grave by Joseph Mitchell and A Pryor Love (about Richard Pryor) by Hilton Als. Mr. Hunter's Grave was not really about a person so much as about a small town on Staten Island; I know, I don't make it sound like much, but really, I hated to have it end. The story on Richard Pryor was insightful -- it showed the flaws in the man with such compassion and with enough understanding of Mr. Pryor's past to show how it all worked together first to make him into a celebrity, and then brought him down again. The narration on all the stories is good, but it is the writing that really makes this book stand out. It is the sort of writing that transports you from where ever you are into the world being profiled. You come away wanting to know more about the people discussed, and feeling like you may have met some new friends. 10 hours is not enough for this book; I hope they will put out the unabridged edition. I will go back and listen to these stories again. Abridged after all These profiles are so extraordinary that I searched the Internet for others, and discovered the table of contents for this book. Having ordered from Audible an "unabridged" book, I was astonished to find that the Audible version omits about half the content of the print edition. Even at half its advertised length, the Audible version is a gem and well worth it. Life Stories This audiobook is pure gold - a broad myriad of profiles, colorfully written and perfectly read by performers, such as Amy Irving, whose voices enhance rather than invade the writing. I had read some of these excellent profiles in the New Yorker, but this format gave them new life. This is a highly entertaining and intelligent series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bing-Crosby-and-Bob-Hope-The-Golden-Era-of-Hollywoods-Most-Popular-Show-Business-Stars-Audiobook/B00YZ54QOC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "You never get tired unless you stop and take time for it." (Bob Hope) "I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the 20th century that have made giant strides in reverse." (Bing Crosby) In 1948 American polls rated Bing Crosby "the most admired man alive", and it's no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era. And as good as he was at singing, Crosby's work with radio technology helped pave the way for multitracking songs and making it possible to broadcast the same radio programs across the country without cutting another live version. All told, Crosby sold an estimated 500 million records in the 20th century. In addition to being one of America's most beloved singers and an accomplished radio presence, Crosby not only made popular movies but acted well enough to be critically acclaimed. His Road To... movie series with Bob Hope produced some of the best-selling movies of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Of all the show business icons in American history, one of the most beloved was Bob Hope, whose career spanned over six decades across film, television, vaudeville, comedy, and touring and earned him uncountable accolades. On the day of his 100th birthday, more than half of the states in America declared it "Bob Hope Day". Along the way he performed so many United Service Organization (USO) tours visiting troops that Congress made him the "first and only honorary veteran of the US armed forces." Incredibly, he was given honorary awards for his career at the Academy Awards nearly 40 years before his death and decades before he actually retired from public life. By the time he reached his twilight, he was an instantly recognized institution unto himself. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:35:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bing-Crosby-and-Bob-Hope-The-Golden-Era-of-Hollywoods-Most-Popular-Show-Business-Stars-Audiobook/B00YZ54QOC thebookvoice.com 02:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "You never get tired unless you stop and take time for it." (Bob Hope) "I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the 20th century that have made giant strides in reverse." (Bing Crosby) In 1948 American polls rated Bing Crosby "the most admired man alive", and it's no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era. And as good as he was at singing, Crosby's work with radio technology helped pave the way for multitracking songs and making it possible to broadcast the same radio programs across the country without cutting another live version. All told, Crosby sold an estimated 500 million records in the 20th century. In addition to being one of America's most beloved singers and an accomplished radio presence, Crosby not only made popular movies but acted well enough to be critically acclaimed. His Road To... movie series with Bob Hope produced some of the best-selling movies of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Of all the show business icons in American history, one of the most beloved was Bob Hope, whose career spanned over six decades across film, television, vaudeville, comedy, and touring and earned him uncountable accolades. On the day of his 100th birthday, more than half of the states in America declared it "Bob Hope Day". Along the way he performed so many United Service Organization (USO) tours visiting troops that Congress made him the "first and only honorary veteran of the US armed forces." Incredibly, he was given honorary awards for his career at the Academy Awards nearly 40 years before his death and decades before he actually retired from public life. By the time he reached his twilight, he was an instantly recognized institution unto himself. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "You never get tired unless you stop and take time for it." (Bob Hope) "I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the 20th century that have made giant strides in reverse." (Bing Crosby) In 1948 American polls rated Bing Crosby "the most admired man alive", and it's no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era. And as good as he was at singing, Crosby's work with radio technology helped pave the way for multitracking songs and making it possible to broadcast the same radio programs across the country without cutting another live version. All told, Crosby sold an estimated 500 million records in the 20th century. In addition to being one of America's most beloved singers and an accomplished radio presence, Crosby not only made popular movies but acted well enough to be critically acclaimed. His Road To... movie series with Bob Hope produced some of the best-selling movies of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Of all the show business icons in American history, one of the most beloved was Bob Hope, whose career spanned over six decades across film, television, vaudeville, comedy, and touring and earned him uncountable accolades. On the day of his 100th birthday, more than half of the states in America declared it "Bob Hope Day". Along the way he performed so many United Service Organization (USO) tours visiting troops that Congress made him the "first and only honorary veteran of the US armed forces." Incredibly, he was given honorary awards for his career at the Academy Awards nearly 40 years before his death and decades before he actually retired from public life. By the time he reached his twilight, he was an instantly recognized institution unto himself. Members Reviews: Thanks for the Memories I'm old enough to have accumulated lots of memories of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, starting when I was very young and my mother walked me a dozen or so blocks to the only movie theater in our small town for Saturday matinees. Crosby, who was rated "the most admired man alive" in 1948 (when I was 7 years old), was starring in movies at that time. "The Bells of St. Mary's," which I remember watching with mom, was made in 1945 but probably didn't get to my neck of the southwestern Ohio backwoods for a couple of years after that. We moved to a nearby farm when I was in third grade, and with nothing better to do, I remember putting a couple of my dad's old Crosby 78s on the turntable and singing along at the top of my lungs; my favorite was the "The Iowa Indian Song:/'Way Back Home" with Fred Warning and His Pennsylvanians released in 1949. When I was in seventh grade, we got a TV set - a tiny black-and-white screen with rabbit ears - and dad, mom and I watched movies starring Crosby and his buddy, comedian Bob Hope, most notably the "Road" series that started back in 1940 with "The Road to Singapore." Later in life, when I married and moved to the northeastern part of Ohio, Hope became of more special interest since he grew up in Cleveland, about an hour away. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cancer-Schmancer-Audiobook/B002UUQT4E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cancer Schmancer Author: Fran Drescher Narrator: Fran Drescher Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-02 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dear Friend, All I've got to say is, to hell with cancer! This book's about schmancer! Laughing at the crazy things life offers even when it's biting you on the ass. And diligence that pays off. Here I'll be telling it like it was - and is - so you won't have to go through what I did. Who knew when I was a chubby kid from Queens what a roller coaster my life was going to be! After The Nanny ended, I divorced my husband, started living on my own, and began dating for the first time since high school. I wanted to feel free as a bird, but instead was weighed down by troubling symptoms. And so began my two-year, eleven-doctor odyssey in search of a diagnosis and cure. Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Every doctor I saw held a different view. More than one told me I had a pre-menopausal condition common in middle-aged women (middle-WHAT?). Finally, after insisting on more tests, I proved that my body was telling the truth - something was terribly wrong. Doctors are fallible, so open your mouth! Thank God I did, because my attitude saved my life. Just as I was getting serious with a man 16 years my junior (What's the matter? He's very mature!) my worst fears were confirmed. I was told I had cancer and would need a radical hysterectomy. Was I going to die? Would I require radiation? How much does a uterus weigh? Maybe I wouldn't need that diet after all... What I learned about myself, the depth of my relationships, and cancer - tests, treatment, recovery, and follow-up - could fill a book. So here it is. All of it: the laughter, the sorrow, the happiness and the horror. Everything that I learned the hard way and then some. So pour yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and let's dish... All my love, Fran ©2002 Fran Drescher, All Rights Reserved; (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group Critic Reviews: "It is [Drescher's] storytelling skills and humor that make this uncomplicated book a good read...her one-liners can be priceless." (Publishers Weekly) "The actress infuses her writing with humor and honesty." (Entertainment Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fran Drescher) Fri, 14 Jun 2002 21:38:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cancer-Schmancer-Audiobook/B002UUQT4E thebookvoice.com 02:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cancer Schmancer Author: Fran Drescher Narrator: Fran Drescher Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-02 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dear Friend, All I've got to say is, to hell with cancer! This book's about schmancer! Laughing at the crazy things life offers even when it's biting you on the ass. And diligence that pays off. Here I'll be telling it like it was - and is - so you won't have to go through what I did. Who knew when I was a chubby kid from Queens what a roller coaster my life was going to be! After The Nanny ended, I divorced my husband, started living on my own, and began dating for the first time since high school. I wanted to feel free as a bird, but instead was weighed down by troubling symptoms. And so began my two-year, eleven-doctor odyssey in search of a diagnosis and cure. Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Every doctor I saw held a different view. More than one told me I had a pre-menopausal condition common in middle-aged women (middle-WHAT?). Finally, after insisting on more tests, I proved that my body was telling the truth - something was terribly wrong. Doctors are fallible, so open your mouth! Thank God I did, because my attitude saved my life. Just as I was getting serious with a man 16 years my junior (What's the matter? He's very mature!) my worst fears were confirmed. I was told I had cancer and would need a radical hysterectomy. Was I going to die? Would I require radiation? How much does a uterus weigh? Maybe I wouldn't need that diet after all... What I learned about myself, the depth of my relationships, and cancer - tests, treatment, recovery, and follow-up - could fill a book. So here it is. All of it: the laughter, the sorrow, the happiness and the horror. Everything that I learned the hard way and then some. So pour yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and let's dish... All my love, Fran ©2002 Fran Drescher, All Rights Reserved; (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group Critic Reviews: "It is [Drescher's] storytelling skills and humor that make this uncomplicated book a good read...her one-liners can be priceless." (Publishers Weekly) "The actress infuses her writing with humor and honesty." (Entertainment Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cancer Schmancer Author: Fran Drescher Narrator: Fran Drescher Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-02 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dear Friend, All I've got to say is, to hell with cancer! This book's about schmancer! Laughing at the crazy things life offers even when it's biting you on the ass. And diligence that pays off. Here I'll be telling it like it was - and is - so you won't have to go through what I did. Who knew when I was a chubby kid from Queens what a roller coaster my life was going to be! After The Nanny ended, I divorced my husband, started living on my own, and began dating for the first time since high school. I wanted to feel free as a bird, but instead was weighed down by troubling symptoms. And so began my two-year, eleven-doctor odyssey in search of a diagnosis and cure. Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Every doctor I saw held a different view. More than one told me I had a pre-menopausal condition common in middle-aged women (middle-WHAT?). Finally, after insisting on more tests, I proved that my body was telling the truth - something was terribly wrong. Doctors are fallible, so open your mouth! Thank God I did, because my attitude saved my life. Just as I was getting serious with a man 16 years my junior (What's the matter? He's very mature!) my worst fears were confirmed. I was told I had cancer and would need a radical hysterectomy. Was I going to die? Would I require radiation? How much does a uterus weigh? Maybe I wouldn't need that diet after all... What I learned about myself, the depth of my relationships, and cancer - tests, treatment, recovery, and follow-up - could fill a book. So here it is. All of it: the laughter, the sorrow, the happiness and the horror. Everything that I learned the hard way and then some. So pour yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and let's dish... All my love, Fran ©2002 Fran Drescher, All Rights Reserved; (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group Critic Reviews: "It is [Drescher's] storytelling skills and humor that make this uncomplicated book a good read...her one-liners can be priceless." (Publishers Weekly) "The actress infuses her writing with humor and honesty." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: Cancer Schmancer You don't need to be a fan of Dresher's to enjoy this book. Did I say 'enjoy'? Yes! I teared up quite often at her reading and laughed with her through the darkly humorous parts. This is a strong lady giving good advice over a nosh at the kitchen table. Don't pass it up- and don't be afraid of almost 3 hours of that voice. I wish there had been more. I didn't know I knew so little about the women's health industry. Liked the book, loathe abridged books If you hate her voice, don't get this book. Personally, I loved the nanny, loved the obvious puns and slapstick comedy of the series. The book really translates Ms Drescher's humour well, and is an inspiration to anyone going through a struggle. She allows herself some slack, lets herself cry and tells us that it is okay to do so. I was impressed with the ease with which the story flowed, being both informative about cancer, treatment and recovery and also about Ms Drescher's personal story. Would listen again. I was frustrated that it was abridged, because what I think are important parts of the book, editors don't always agree, and it irritates me to no end that part of the book is missing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hughes-The-Private-Diaries-Memos-and-Letters-Audiobook/B002UUKY1I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos and Letters Subtitle: The Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-02 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 581 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Howard Hughes was a true American original: legendary lover, record-setting aviator, award-winning film producer, talented inventor, ultimate eccentric, and, for much of his lifetime, the richest man in the United States. His desire for privacy was so fierce and his isolation so complete that even now, 25 years after his death, inaccurate stories continue to circulate, and many have been published as fact. Hughes explodes the illusion of his life and exposes the man behind the myth. He was a playboy whose sexual exploits with Hollywood stars were legendary. He was a man without compassion; an entrepreneur without ethics; an explorer without maps; and ultimately, an eccentric trapped by his own insanity, sealed off from reality, who died a lonely and - until now - mysterious death. Newly uncovered personal letters, over 110,000 pages of sealed court testimony, recently declassified FBI files, never-before-published autopsy reports and exclusive interviews reveal a man so devious in his thinking, so perverse in his desires, and so influential that his impact continues to be felt even today. From entertainment to politics, aviation to espionage, the influence and manipulation of this billionaire has left an indelible and unique mark on the American cultural landscape. Critic Reviews: "In the most exciting bio of the year, Hack presents the American dream curdling into the American nightmare, personified in a legend who at last has an accounting worthy of him." (Publishers Weekly) "A fascinating, captivating listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Hack) Fri, 21 Jun 2002 07:09:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hughes-The-Private-Diaries-Memos-and-Letters-Audiobook/B002UUKY1I thebookvoice.com 18:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos and Letters Subtitle: The Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-02 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 581 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Howard Hughes was a true American original: legendary lover, record-setting aviator, award-winning film producer, talented inventor, ultimate eccentric, and, for much of his lifetime, the richest man in the United States. His desire for privacy was so fierce and his isolation so complete that even now, 25 years after his death, inaccurate stories continue to circulate, and many have been published as fact. Hughes explodes the illusion of his life and exposes the man behind the myth. He was a playboy whose sexual exploits with Hollywood stars were legendary. He was a man without compassion; an entrepreneur without ethics; an explorer without maps; and ultimately, an eccentric trapped by his own insanity, sealed off from reality, who died a lonely and - until now - mysterious death. Newly uncovered personal letters, over 110,000 pages of sealed court testimony, recently declassified FBI files, never-before-published autopsy reports and exclusive interviews reveal a man so devious in his thinking, so perverse in his desires, and so influential that his impact continues to be felt even today. From entertainment to politics, aviation to espionage, the influence and manipulation of this billionaire has left an indelible and unique mark on the American cultural landscape. Critic Reviews: "In the most exciting bio of the year, Hack presents the American dream curdling into the American nightmare, personified in a legend who at last has an accounting worthy of him." (Publishers Weekly) "A fascinating, captivating listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos and Letters Subtitle: The Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-02 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 581 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Howard Hughes was a true American original: legendary lover, record-setting aviator, award-winning film producer, talented inventor, ultimate eccentric, and, for much of his lifetime, the richest man in the United States. His desire for privacy was so fierce and his isolation so complete that even now, 25 years after his death, inaccurate stories continue to circulate, and many have been published as fact. Hughes explodes the illusion of his life and exposes the man behind the myth. He was a playboy whose sexual exploits with Hollywood stars were legendary. He was a man without compassion; an entrepreneur without ethics; an explorer without maps; and ultimately, an eccentric trapped by his own insanity, sealed off from reality, who died a lonely and - until now - mysterious death. Newly uncovered personal letters, over 110,000 pages of sealed court testimony, recently declassified FBI files, never-before-published autopsy reports and exclusive interviews reveal a man so devious in his thinking, so perverse in his desires, and so influential that his impact continues to be felt even today. From entertainment to politics, aviation to espionage, the influence and manipulation of this billionaire has left an indelible and unique mark on the American cultural landscape. Critic Reviews: "In the most exciting bio of the year, Hack presents the American dream curdling into the American nightmare, personified in a legend who at last has an accounting worthy of him." (Publishers Weekly) "A fascinating, captivating listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Truely Incredible As a Brit, I had always had a vague notion that Howard Hughes was a mainstay of the US economy, an aviator, and an eccentric. I had no idea that he was as wacked in the head as he obviously became in later life - the readings from his memos in the "Operations Manual" for his company are astounding. Thouroughly enjoyed this book - the narrator is nicely neutral adding to the experience without ever becoming irritating. Give it a go. Extremely entertaining Forget everything you thought was motivating Howard Hughes. This is a highly entertaining inside story of a man who marched to a drummer on a different planet. The richest man in the world sits in the stench of a filthy darkened room, obsesses about germs, mucks up multi-million dollar business deals, compulsively lies and has no comprehension, much less concern, about the havoc he causes others. This is a great listen. Liking the Unlikable It is difficult to like a book about an unlikable character and in Howard Hughes there was much not to like. Had he not had the cash machine of the Hughes Tool Company, he would have been one of those people who drifted through life never quite putting it together in either their personal or professional lives. In his later years, he either would have been institutionalized (in one era) or living on the street (in another). Nevertheless, this author and this reader pull it off and make the experience of listening to this life a fascinating experience. I will never forget the Howard Hughes instructions on opening a can of peaches. Best biography I thought The Last Lion, American Cesar, and John Adams were the best biographies Audible had to offer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hollywood-Anecdotes-Audiobook/B002V8KS5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Anecdotes Author: Paul F. Boller, Ronald L. Davis Narrator: Debbie Reynolds Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: What do legends Groucho Marx, Bette Davis, W. C. Fields, and Alfred Hitchcock have in common? They're just four of the luminaries mentioned in Hollywood Anecdotes, the definitive oral history of film's Golden Era. This collection gathers some of the best stories ever recorded about the stars, directors, and producers who put the tinsel in Tinseltown. Read with customary charm and wit by one of America's favorite actresses, Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood Anecdotes brings back all your favorite memories of the silver screen's heyday. Critic Reviews: "Boller and Davis seem to have mined every shiny nugget in the Hollywood Hills." (Time) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul F. Boller) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 03:39:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Hollywood-Anecdotes-Audiobook/B002V8KS5Q thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Anecdotes Author: Paul F. Boller, Ronald L. Davis Narrator: Debbie Reynolds Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: What do legends Groucho Marx, Bette Davis, W. C. Fields, and Alfred Hitchcock have in common? They're just four of the luminaries mentioned in Hollywood Anecdotes, the definitive oral history of film's Golden Era. This collection gathers some of the best stories ever recorded about the stars, directors, and producers who put the tinsel in Tinseltown. Read with customary charm and wit by one of America's favorite actresses, Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood Anecdotes brings back all your favorite memories of the silver screen's heyday. Critic Reviews: "Boller and Davis seem to have mined every shiny nugget in the Hollywood Hills." (Time) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Anecdotes Author: Paul F. Boller, Ronald L. Davis Narrator: Debbie Reynolds Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: What do legends Groucho Marx, Bette Davis, W. C. Fields, and Alfred Hitchcock have in common? They're just four of the luminaries mentioned in Hollywood Anecdotes, the definitive oral history of film's Golden Era. This collection gathers some of the best stories ever recorded about the stars, directors, and producers who put the tinsel in Tinseltown. Read with customary charm and wit by one of America's favorite actresses, Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood Anecdotes brings back all your favorite memories of the silver screen's heyday. Critic Reviews: "Boller and Davis seem to have mined every shiny nugget in the Hollywood Hills." (Time) Members Reviews: Great walk through Hollywood History Debbie Reynolds narrates you through Hollywood History through it's gossip, stories, antidotes, and just amusing Tells. Debbie does Hollywood proud Where does Hollywood Anecdotes rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Toward the top. What other book might you compare Hollywood Anecdotes to and why? Robert Wagner's memories of the Golden Age of Hollywood because it recalls so many stories from a time past. Which scene was your favorite? When Debbie Reynolds talks about Mae West, but also does a great impersonation of the sex icon. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes it was. Any additional comments? Loved the narration by Debbie Reynolds because she truly seemed to enjoy telling all these old stories from the past. Hollywood Anecdotes An older audiobook, back from the cassette days and when several of the subjects of the stories were still alive. The story tries to cram in a bit too much information in the relatively short time. Some 'anecdotes' were interesting though and Debbie Reynolds did seem to try hard and does a decent job as the narrator. I'd recommend if on sale or for a somewhat short listen of 'old' Hollywood, its legends and folklore. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bootleggers-Boy-Audiobook/B002V9Z3QY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bootlegger's Boy Author: Barry Switzer, Bud Shrake Narrator: Barry Switzer Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: They've called Barry Switzer a "rogue, pirate, hustler, and con man," but they also say he's "next to God." He's one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, winning multiple college championships and a Super Bowl, and possibly the most revered figure in the state of Oklahoma. The "outlaw" of college football, Switzer was both praised and reviled by the media, but everyone agrees that he was undeniably one of the all-time best recruiters, strategists, and motivators ever to deliver a halftime speech. Switzers autobiography illuminates so much more than his incredible football career, telling the tale of a poor boy from deep Arkansas swampland. His father Frank controversially dated black women, one of whom shot the bootlegger and then crashed his car while rushing him to the hospital, killing them both in a fiery explosion. Switzers childhood experiences led him to defy racial conventions by enlisting black players. In this revealing memoir, Switzer finally speaks the truth on his terms, outlining his famous feuds and exposing the hypocrisies of sportswriters and college athletics. This audiobook is a must-have for both black history collections and sports enthusiasts alike. Critic Reviews: "Bootlegger's Boy is a dazzling run for a touchdown if I've ever seen one. Funny, tragic, informative, revealing...Barry Switzer and Bud Shrake knock you out of your jock with the truth about big-time football - and America." (Dan Jenkins) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barry Switzer) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:60:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bootleggers-Boy-Audiobook/B002V9Z3QY thebookvoice.com 02:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bootlegger's Boy Author: Barry Switzer, Bud Shrake Narrator: Barry Switzer Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: They've called Barry Switzer a "rogue, pirate, hustler, and con man," but they also say he's "next to God." He's one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, winning multiple college championships and a Super Bowl, and possibly the most revered figure in the state of Oklahoma. The "outlaw" of college football, Switzer was both praised and reviled by the media, but everyone agrees that he was undeniably one of the all-time best recruiters, strategists, and motivators ever to deliver a halftime speech. Switzers autobiography illuminates so much more than his incredible football career, telling the tale of a poor boy from deep Arkansas swampland. His father Frank controversially dated black women, one of whom shot the bootlegger and then crashed his car while rushing him to the hospital, killing them both in a fiery explosion. Switzers childhood experiences led him to defy racial conventions by enlisting black players. In this revealing memoir, Switzer finally speaks the truth on his terms, outlining his famous feuds and exposing the hypocrisies of sportswriters and college athletics. This audiobook is a must-have for both black history collections and sports enthusiasts alike. Critic Reviews: "Bootlegger's Boy is a dazzling run for a touchdown if I've ever seen one. Funny, tragic, informative, revealing...Barry Switzer and Bud Shrake knock you out of your jock with the truth about big-time football - and America." (Dan Jenkins) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bootlegger's Boy Author: Barry Switzer, Bud Shrake Narrator: Barry Switzer Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: They've called Barry Switzer a "rogue, pirate, hustler, and con man," but they also say he's "next to God." He's one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, winning multiple college championships and a Super Bowl, and possibly the most revered figure in the state of Oklahoma. The "outlaw" of college football, Switzer was both praised and reviled by the media, but everyone agrees that he was undeniably one of the all-time best recruiters, strategists, and motivators ever to deliver a halftime speech. Switzers autobiography illuminates so much more than his incredible football career, telling the tale of a poor boy from deep Arkansas swampland. His father Frank controversially dated black women, one of whom shot the bootlegger and then crashed his car while rushing him to the hospital, killing them both in a fiery explosion. Switzers childhood experiences led him to defy racial conventions by enlisting black players. In this revealing memoir, Switzer finally speaks the truth on his terms, outlining his famous feuds and exposing the hypocrisies of sportswriters and college athletics. This audiobook is a must-have for both black history collections and sports enthusiasts alike. Critic Reviews: "Bootlegger's Boy is a dazzling run for a touchdown if I've ever seen one. Funny, tragic, informative, revealing...Barry Switzer and Bud Shrake knock you out of your jock with the truth about big-time football - and America." (Dan Jenkins) Members Reviews: A Legendary Account of a True Legend This story takes you through the epic real life experiences of our King. The end of Switzer's career was troubling to most when it happened and this book gives you all the details to solidify an opinion. A captivating tale of a life well lived and the scumbags that forced out the best coach ever and an Oklahoma ICON. Bootlegger's Boy I happen to like Barry coach of Oklahoma and when he took Dallas to The Super Bowl. I enjoyed the history, scores of all the games and how important each game outcome was and his personal thinking on what was going through his mind as his coaching career progressed. That gave all of us fans an experience of the challenges of being a head coach at a major college. The trials and tribulations. In addition I'm glad he did the narration because it was heartfelt and sincere. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Above-the-Line-Audiobook/B019WW04IE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Above the Line Subtitle: My Wild Oats Adventure Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Read by New York Times best-selling author and Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine, a funny, fierce, imaginative memoir chronicling her remarkable experiences filming Wild Oats in the Canary Islands and the extraordinary memories her time there brought forth of a past life on the lost continent of Atlantis. Her agent told her not to get on the plane. The male leads weren't even cast. The financing was shaky at best. The script had been rewritten countless times. And yet something about Wild Oats lured Shirley MacLaine to the film's location shoot in the far-off Canary Islands - and straight to the center of one of the most thrilling and paradigm-shifting adventures of her life. The making of the film feels like a screwball comedy, as the cast and crew face unpredictable daily obstacles with ingenuity, grit, and personal sacrifice. Yet the chaos leads Shirley to a revelatory new understanding of the demise of one of history's most elusive yet endlessly intriguing places. Scholars have long theorized that Spain's Canary Islands are the remnants of the mighty lost continent of Atlantis. As the movie set descends into pandemonium, Shirley finds fascinating corollaries between the island's cataclysmic fate and our own dangerous trajectory. Can we learn the lessons the citizens of Atlantis failed to comprehend? The answer is borne out of recovered memories from Shirley's past life on Atlantis and through a series of meditations that reveal the necessity of unfettered imagination when looking for bold new truths, rendering this evocative memoir essential for anyone seeking a broader understanding of what it means to be human - both where we came from and where we are going. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shirley MacLaine) Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:32:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Above-the-Line-Audiobook/B019WW04IE thebookvoice.com 05:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Above the Line Subtitle: My Wild Oats Adventure Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Read by New York Times best-selling author and Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine, a funny, fierce, imaginative memoir chronicling her remarkable experiences filming Wild Oats in the Canary Islands and the extraordinary memories her time there brought forth of a past life on the lost continent of Atlantis. Her agent told her not to get on the plane. The male leads weren't even cast. The financing was shaky at best. The script had been rewritten countless times. And yet something about Wild Oats lured Shirley MacLaine to the film's location shoot in the far-off Canary Islands - and straight to the center of one of the most thrilling and paradigm-shifting adventures of her life. The making of the film feels like a screwball comedy, as the cast and crew face unpredictable daily obstacles with ingenuity, grit, and personal sacrifice. Yet the chaos leads Shirley to a revelatory new understanding of the demise of one of history's most elusive yet endlessly intriguing places. Scholars have long theorized that Spain's Canary Islands are the remnants of the mighty lost continent of Atlantis. As the movie set descends into pandemonium, Shirley finds fascinating corollaries between the island's cataclysmic fate and our own dangerous trajectory. Can we learn the lessons the citizens of Atlantis failed to comprehend? The answer is borne out of recovered memories from Shirley's past life on Atlantis and through a series of meditations that reveal the necessity of unfettered imagination when looking for bold new truths, rendering this evocative memoir essential for anyone seeking a broader understanding of what it means to be human - both where we came from and where we are going. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Above the Line Subtitle: My Wild Oats Adventure Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Read by New York Times best-selling author and Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine, a funny, fierce, imaginative memoir chronicling her remarkable experiences filming Wild Oats in the Canary Islands and the extraordinary memories her time there brought forth of a past life on the lost continent of Atlantis. Her agent told her not to get on the plane. The male leads weren't even cast. The financing was shaky at best. The script had been rewritten countless times. And yet something about Wild Oats lured Shirley MacLaine to the film's location shoot in the far-off Canary Islands - and straight to the center of one of the most thrilling and paradigm-shifting adventures of her life. The making of the film feels like a screwball comedy, as the cast and crew face unpredictable daily obstacles with ingenuity, grit, and personal sacrifice. Yet the chaos leads Shirley to a revelatory new understanding of the demise of one of history's most elusive yet endlessly intriguing places. Scholars have long theorized that Spain's Canary Islands are the remnants of the mighty lost continent of Atlantis. As the movie set descends into pandemonium, Shirley finds fascinating corollaries between the island's cataclysmic fate and our own dangerous trajectory. Can we learn the lessons the citizens of Atlantis failed to comprehend? The answer is borne out of recovered memories from Shirley's past life on Atlantis and through a series of meditations that reveal the necessity of unfettered imagination when looking for bold new truths, rendering this evocative memoir essential for anyone seeking a broader understanding of what it means to be human - both where we came from and where we are going. Members Reviews: Always an interesting read I don't necessarily agree with everything Shirley says or believes but her point of view is always interesting. Her perspective on events (both mundane and cataclysmic ) is reliably thought provoking. I hope I am half as sharp and at least one quarter as active as she when I'm 81. Keep on exploring and sharing Shirley! Funny Shirley MC If you could sum up Above the Line in three words, what would they be? It was really funny and insightful to listen to Shirley read about her adventure during the filming of wild oats. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Learning what goes on during filming on location. Which character as performed by Shirley MacLaine was your favorite? Herself discovering Atlantis on the Canary Islands If you could give Above the Line a new subtitle, what would it be? Being an actress who loves metaphysics worth reading for me. I love Shirley. ...always fascinatinng and her take and experiences with the essortic amd unusual is something I share deeply with her. As a good physical thereist, I wish I could do more for her neck and actuallhy able to touch her with energy love and. my hands. I'd so love and desire to spend some time and space.......again?? ...with her. I've had a past life regression tothe time of the f A ll of Atlantis, also. Blessing and safe harbor and true Love to us all. Brilliant story telling Shirley MacLaine has been one of several author's that I follow/read and reread. Her writings are moving. are intellectual. She really makes you think and use your mind to remember yourself and why you are here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dark-Horse-Audiobook/B002V19T26 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Horse Subtitle: The Private Life of George Harrison Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dark Horse tells the intensely personal tale of a man who referred to his tour of duty with the Beatles as "a nightmare". Included are exclusive interviews with George Harrison, John Lennon, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Tiny Tim, and many others, as well as rare archival material. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: In Dark Horse, author Geoffrey Giuliano investigates the private life of Beatles member George Harrison, digging back to his birth and early years as well as zooming in on his experience in the worlds single most popular band of all time. Giuliano brings a kind of off-key energy to his narration of this broad-view celebrity profile, which draws on Harrisons autobiography along with other sources to compile some coherent and holistic picture of his life in retrospect. Giuliano also includes sound clips and interviews with Harrison and band-mate John Lennon, alongside primary source quotes from other significant figures close to the legendary musician. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geoffrey Giuliano) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:25:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dark-Horse-Audiobook/B002V19T26 thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Horse Subtitle: The Private Life of George Harrison Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dark Horse tells the intensely personal tale of a man who referred to his tour of duty with the Beatles as "a nightmare". Included are exclusive interviews with George Harrison, John Lennon, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Tiny Tim, and many others, as well as rare archival material. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: In Dark Horse, author Geoffrey Giuliano investigates the private life of Beatles member George Harrison, digging back to his birth and early years as well as zooming in on his experience in the worlds single most popular band of all time. Giuliano brings a kind of off-key energy to his narration of this broad-view celebrity profile, which draws on Harrisons autobiography along with other sources to compile some coherent and holistic picture of his life in retrospect. Giuliano also includes sound clips and interviews with Harrison and band-mate John Lennon, alongside primary source quotes from other significant figures close to the legendary musician. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Horse Subtitle: The Private Life of George Harrison Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dark Horse tells the intensely personal tale of a man who referred to his tour of duty with the Beatles as "a nightmare". Included are exclusive interviews with George Harrison, John Lennon, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Tiny Tim, and many others, as well as rare archival material. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: In Dark Horse, author Geoffrey Giuliano investigates the private life of Beatles member George Harrison, digging back to his birth and early years as well as zooming in on his experience in the worlds single most popular band of all time. Giuliano brings a kind of off-key energy to his narration of this broad-view celebrity profile, which draws on Harrisons autobiography along with other sources to compile some coherent and holistic picture of his life in retrospect. Giuliano also includes sound clips and interviews with Harrison and band-mate John Lennon, alongside primary source quotes from other significant figures close to the legendary musician. Members Reviews: Terrible narrator voice!! Terrible voice of Narrator.. Shame, because I am certain I would have liked the book if I could get past the annoying and fastly spoken voice.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Elephants-in-My-Backyard-Audiobook/B072L2DP1V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elephants in My Backyard Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rajiv Surendra Narrator: Rajiv Surendra Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I found myself standing dangerously close to the edge of a cliff. Far below me was an incredible abyss with no end in sight. I could turn back and safely return to where I had come from, or I could throw caution to the wind, lift my arms up into the air...and jump." (From The Elephants in My Backyard) What happens when you spend 10 years obsessively pursuing a dream, and then, in the blink of an eye, you learn that you have failed, that the dream will not come true? In 2003, Rajiv Surendra was filming Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman insisted he read Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Mesmerized by all the similarities between Pi and himself - both are five-foot-five with coffee-colored complexions, both share a South Indian culture, both lived by a zoo - when Rajiv learns that Life of Pi will be made into a major motion picture he is convinced that playing the title role is his destiny. In a great leap of faith Rajiv embarks on a quest to embody the 16-year-old Tamil schoolboy. He quits university and buys a one-way ticket from Toronto to South India. He visits the sacred stone temples of Pondicherry, he travels to the frigid waters off the coast of rural Maine, and explores the cobbled streets of Munich. He befriends Yann Martel, a priest, a castaway, an eccentric old woman, and a pack of Tamil schoolboys. He learns how to swim, to spin wool, to keep bees, and to look a tiger in the eye. All the while he is really learning how to dream big, to fail, to survive, to love, and to become who he truly is. Rajiv Surendra captures the uncertainty, heartache, and joy of finding ones place in the world with sly humor and refreshing honesty. The Elephants in My Backyard is not a journey of goals and victories, but a story of process and determination. It is a spellbinding and profound book for anyone who has ever failed at something and had to find a new path through life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rajiv Surendra) Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:35:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Elephants-in-My-Backyard-Audiobook/B072L2DP1V thebookvoice.com 08:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elephants in My Backyard Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rajiv Surendra Narrator: Rajiv Surendra Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I found myself standing dangerously close to the edge of a cliff. Far below me was an incredible abyss with no end in sight. I could turn back and safely return to where I had come from, or I could throw caution to the wind, lift my arms up into the air...and jump." (From The Elephants in My Backyard) What happens when you spend 10 years obsessively pursuing a dream, and then, in the blink of an eye, you learn that you have failed, that the dream will not come true? In 2003, Rajiv Surendra was filming Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman insisted he read Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Mesmerized by all the similarities between Pi and himself - both are five-foot-five with coffee-colored complexions, both share a South Indian culture, both lived by a zoo - when Rajiv learns that Life of Pi will be made into a major motion picture he is convinced that playing the title role is his destiny. In a great leap of faith Rajiv embarks on a quest to embody the 16-year-old Tamil schoolboy. He quits university and buys a one-way ticket from Toronto to South India. He visits the sacred stone temples of Pondicherry, he travels to the frigid waters off the coast of rural Maine, and explores the cobbled streets of Munich. He befriends Yann Martel, a priest, a castaway, an eccentric old woman, and a pack of Tamil schoolboys. He learns how to swim, to spin wool, to keep bees, and to look a tiger in the eye. All the while he is really learning how to dream big, to fail, to survive, to love, and to become who he truly is. Rajiv Surendra captures the uncertainty, heartache, and joy of finding ones place in the world with sly humor and refreshing honesty. The Elephants in My Backyard is not a journey of goals and victories, but a story of process and determination. It is a spellbinding and profound book for anyone who has ever failed at something and had to find a new path through life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elephants in My Backyard Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rajiv Surendra Narrator: Rajiv Surendra Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I found myself standing dangerously close to the edge of a cliff. Far below me was an incredible abyss with no end in sight. I could turn back and safely return to where I had come from, or I could throw caution to the wind, lift my arms up into the air...and jump." (From The Elephants in My Backyard) What happens when you spend 10 years obsessively pursuing a dream, and then, in the blink of an eye, you learn that you have failed, that the dream will not come true? In 2003, Rajiv Surendra was filming Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman insisted he read Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Mesmerized by all the similarities between Pi and himself - both are five-foot-five with coffee-colored complexions, both share a South Indian culture, both lived by a zoo - when Rajiv learns that Life of Pi will be made into a major motion picture he is convinced that playing the title role is his destiny. In a great leap of faith Rajiv embarks on a quest to embody the 16-year-old Tamil schoolboy. He quits university and buys a one-way ticket from Toronto to South India. He visits the sacred stone temples of Pondicherry, he travels to the frigid waters off the coast of rural Maine, and explores the cobbled streets of Munich. He befriends Yann Martel, a priest, a castaway, an eccentric old woman, and a pack of Tamil schoolboys. He learns how to swim, to spin wool, to keep bees, and to look a tiger in the eye. All the while he is really learning how to dream big, to fail, to survive, to love, and to become who he truly is. Rajiv Surendra captures the uncertainty, heartache, and joy of finding ones place in the world with sly humor and refreshing honesty. The Elephants in My Backyard is not a journey of goals and victories, but a story of process and determination. It is a spellbinding and profound book for anyone who has ever failed at something and had to find a new path through life. Members Reviews: He's not a mathlete!!! So if you ever wondered what happened to Kevin G here is your answer. He's a total hero and I hate Hollywood for not casting him as Pi (grumpy cat face). Kevin G said it best "don't let the haters stop you from doing your thang" and Rajiv did just that! Great read!! I very much enjoyed this read I very much enjoyed this read. The prose in itself isn't revolutionary, but Surendra tells a compelling and relatable story of following an obsession. I particularly enjoyed his account of his trip to India. He writes his memoir as a story of self discovery found in an unfulfilled dream, so I wish that he'd spent a little more time talking about that process. The details of his life post-Pi felt mostly rushed and crammed into the final few chapters. Overall, though, the book was an enjoyable read about a multi-faceted and interesting individual. Five Stars Something fresh and extraordinary into my average life!!! it's absolutely clear there is so much more to Rajiv Surendra than just being a Bad A** MC Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, it's absolutely clear there is so much more to Rajiv Surendra than just being a Bad A** MC! His memoir provides a raw, authentic look into a dream pursued with feverish passion, and how failure gave him more than success ever could have. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Charlton-Heston-Audiobook/B01NBIJP1F Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlton Heston Subtitle: Hollywood's Last Icon Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first biography of one of the most fascinating, complex, and polarizing legends of cinema's golden age, Charlton Heston, from the best-selling, prize-winning author of Cary Grant, Walt Disney, and American Rebel. With unforgettable performances such as Moses in The Ten Commandments, the anguished astronaut George Taylor in 1968's Planet of the Apes, and the eponymous Ben-Hur - for which he won an Academy Award - Charlton Heston cemented his place in the pantheon of 20th-century Hollywood royalty. But his fame as an actor was matched by his political activism. A Democrat in his early years, Heston became a staunch supporter of Richard Nixon and Reagan Republicanism. He was also president of the National Rifle Association - an outspoken crusader for gun rights whose incendiary words, "from my cold, dead hands" incensed liberals and became a maxim for Second Amendment supporters. At long last, New York Times best-selling author Marc Eliot tells the story of Heston's life and six-decade-long career in full detail. Granted exclusive access to Heston's diaries, letters, and personal estate, Eliot skillfully unfolds the complicated story of this iconic actor, illuminating his greatest achievements, as well as his greatest failures and regrets. Eliot examines how a boy from backwoods Michigan became Hollywood's leading heroic actor - a star who not only battled for the plumiest roles, but to maintain his identity in the dreamscape of Tinseltown. As he lays bare this intriguing figure's life, Eliot exposes the dirty world of Hollywood mythmaking and Heston's crucial role in it. Eliot's moving, artful, and honest biography pays tribute to this movie legend and reveals not only how Heston's famous persona came into being, but why. Shedding new light on one of America's greatest stars, Eliot creates an incisive and compelling portrait for both longtime fans and a generation newly discovering the storied star. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Eliot) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:20:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Charlton-Heston-Audiobook/B01NBIJP1F thebookvoice.com 19:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlton Heston Subtitle: Hollywood's Last Icon Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first biography of one of the most fascinating, complex, and polarizing legends of cinema's golden age, Charlton Heston, from the best-selling, prize-winning author of Cary Grant, Walt Disney, and American Rebel. With unforgettable performances such as Moses in The Ten Commandments, the anguished astronaut George Taylor in 1968's Planet of the Apes, and the eponymous Ben-Hur - for which he won an Academy Award - Charlton Heston cemented his place in the pantheon of 20th-century Hollywood royalty. But his fame as an actor was matched by his political activism. A Democrat in his early years, Heston became a staunch supporter of Richard Nixon and Reagan Republicanism. He was also president of the National Rifle Association - an outspoken crusader for gun rights whose incendiary words, "from my cold, dead hands" incensed liberals and became a maxim for Second Amendment supporters. At long last, New York Times best-selling author Marc Eliot tells the story of Heston's life and six-decade-long career in full detail. Granted exclusive access to Heston's diaries, letters, and personal estate, Eliot skillfully unfolds the complicated story of this iconic actor, illuminating his greatest achievements, as well as his greatest failures and regrets. Eliot examines how a boy from backwoods Michigan became Hollywood's leading heroic actor - a star who not only battled for the plumiest roles, but to maintain his identity in the dreamscape of Tinseltown. As he lays bare this intriguing figure's life, Eliot exposes the dirty world of Hollywood mythmaking and Heston's crucial role in it. Eliot's moving, artful, and honest biography pays tribute to this movie legend and reveals not only how Heston's famous persona came into being, but why. Shedding new light on one of America's greatest stars, Eliot creates an incisive and compelling portrait for both longtime fans and a generation newly discovering the storied star. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlton Heston Subtitle: Hollywood's Last Icon Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first biography of one of the most fascinating, complex, and polarizing legends of cinema's golden age, Charlton Heston, from the best-selling, prize-winning author of Cary Grant, Walt Disney, and American Rebel. With unforgettable performances such as Moses in The Ten Commandments, the anguished astronaut George Taylor in 1968's Planet of the Apes, and the eponymous Ben-Hur - for which he won an Academy Award - Charlton Heston cemented his place in the pantheon of 20th-century Hollywood royalty. But his fame as an actor was matched by his political activism. A Democrat in his early years, Heston became a staunch supporter of Richard Nixon and Reagan Republicanism. He was also president of the National Rifle Association - an outspoken crusader for gun rights whose incendiary words, "from my cold, dead hands" incensed liberals and became a maxim for Second Amendment supporters. At long last, New York Times best-selling author Marc Eliot tells the story of Heston's life and six-decade-long career in full detail. Granted exclusive access to Heston's diaries, letters, and personal estate, Eliot skillfully unfolds the complicated story of this iconic actor, illuminating his greatest achievements, as well as his greatest failures and regrets. Eliot examines how a boy from backwoods Michigan became Hollywood's leading heroic actor - a star who not only battled for the plumiest roles, but to maintain his identity in the dreamscape of Tinseltown. As he lays bare this intriguing figure's life, Eliot exposes the dirty world of Hollywood mythmaking and Heston's crucial role in it. Eliot's moving, artful, and honest biography pays tribute to this movie legend and reveals not only how Heston's famous persona came into being, but why. Shedding new light on one of America's greatest stars, Eliot creates an incisive and compelling portrait for both longtime fans and a generation newly discovering the storied star. Members Reviews: Terrific! Exceptional account about a truly unique and exceptiional man written by a master story teller of the first order. Highly entertaining and informative history of the life and times of Charlton Heston. Bravo!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Before-We-Met-Audiobook/B002V1OJ9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before We Met Subtitle: An Unabridged Selection from With Ossie and Ruby Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, cherished not merely for their gifts as actors but also for their lifelong commitment to human rights, family values, and community. Now, in a joint memoir that celebrates half a century of successful marriage, they look back on the extraordinary careers that earned each a Presidential Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. With Ossie and Ruby overflows with consummate storytelling skill, but it's much more than a wonderfully engaging self-portrait. For as they reminisce in alternating chapters, Ossie and Ruby offer a vivid picture of the 20th-century African-American experience, both in the rural South and the urban North. For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ossie Davis) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:28:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Before-We-Met-Audiobook/B002V1OJ9E thebookvoice.com 07:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before We Met Subtitle: An Unabridged Selection from With Ossie and Ruby Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, cherished not merely for their gifts as actors but also for their lifelong commitment to human rights, family values, and community. Now, in a joint memoir that celebrates half a century of successful marriage, they look back on the extraordinary careers that earned each a Presidential Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. With Ossie and Ruby overflows with consummate storytelling skill, but it's much more than a wonderfully engaging self-portrait. For as they reminisce in alternating chapters, Ossie and Ruby offer a vivid picture of the 20th-century African-American experience, both in the rural South and the urban North. For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before We Met Subtitle: An Unabridged Selection from With Ossie and Ruby Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, cherished not merely for their gifts as actors but also for their lifelong commitment to human rights, family values, and community. Now, in a joint memoir that celebrates half a century of successful marriage, they look back on the extraordinary careers that earned each a Presidential Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. With Ossie and Ruby overflows with consummate storytelling skill, but it's much more than a wonderfully engaging self-portrait. For as they reminisce in alternating chapters, Ossie and Ruby offer a vivid picture of the 20th-century African-American experience, both in the rural South and the urban North. For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Im-Over-All-That-Audiobook/B004U72YHG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Over All That Subtitle: And Other Confessions Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: At a certain time in life, we all come to realize what is truly important to us and what just doesnt matter. For Shirley MacLaine, that time is now. In this wise, witty, and fearless collection of small observations and big-picture questions, she shares with listeners all those things that she is over dealing with in life, in love, at home, and in the larger world as well as the things she will never get over, no matter how long she lives. Among the things that Shirley is over: people who repeat themselves (when you didnt care what they said the first time); conservatives and liberals; ill-mannered young people; the poison of celebrity (Why do so many people want to be famous when they see how it can destroy your life?); being polite to boring people (If they wont stop talking, I go into a trance and meditate); getting older in Hollywood (How peaceful it is not to have to look particularly pretty anymore or to wear a size 6). In the opposite camp, there are some things Shirley will never get over: good lighting (Marlene Dietrich taught me how to light myself); gorgeous costars (The vanity of male actors is an impossible wall to scale); performing live (Yes, it is better than sex); and above all, brave people with curious minds (Fear is the most powerful weapon of mass destruction). Along the way, she recalls stories of some of the true greats she has knownAlfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, the two Jacks (Lemmon and Nicholson)and ruminates on the state of Hollywood past and present. She recollects her relationships and romances with politicians (including two prime ministers), scientists, journalists, and costars. Shirley MacLaine may be over all that, but this irresistible book ensures that we will never get over her. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shirley MacLaine) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:02:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Im-Over-All-That-Audiobook/B004U72YHG thebookvoice.com 05:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Over All That Subtitle: And Other Confessions Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: At a certain time in life, we all come to realize what is truly important to us and what just doesnt matter. For Shirley MacLaine, that time is now. In this wise, witty, and fearless collection of small observations and big-picture questions, she shares with listeners all those things that she is over dealing with in life, in love, at home, and in the larger world as well as the things she will never get over, no matter how long she lives. Among the things that Shirley is over: people who repeat themselves (when you didnt care what they said the first time); conservatives and liberals; ill-mannered young people; the poison of celebrity (Why do so many people want to be famous when they see how it can destroy your life?); being polite to boring people (If they wont stop talking, I go into a trance and meditate); getting older in Hollywood (How peaceful it is not to have to look particularly pretty anymore or to wear a size 6). In the opposite camp, there are some things Shirley will never get over: good lighting (Marlene Dietrich taught me how to light myself); gorgeous costars (The vanity of male actors is an impossible wall to scale); performing live (Yes, it is better than sex); and above all, brave people with curious minds (Fear is the most powerful weapon of mass destruction). Along the way, she recalls stories of some of the true greats she has knownAlfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, the two Jacks (Lemmon and Nicholson)and ruminates on the state of Hollywood past and present. She recollects her relationships and romances with politicians (including two prime ministers), scientists, journalists, and costars. Shirley MacLaine may be over all that, but this irresistible book ensures that we will never get over her. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Over All That Subtitle: And Other Confessions Author: Shirley MacLaine Narrator: Shirley MacLaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: At a certain time in life, we all come to realize what is truly important to us and what just doesnt matter. For Shirley MacLaine, that time is now. In this wise, witty, and fearless collection of small observations and big-picture questions, she shares with listeners all those things that she is over dealing with in life, in love, at home, and in the larger world as well as the things she will never get over, no matter how long she lives. Among the things that Shirley is over: people who repeat themselves (when you didnt care what they said the first time); conservatives and liberals; ill-mannered young people; the poison of celebrity (Why do so many people want to be famous when they see how it can destroy your life?); being polite to boring people (If they wont stop talking, I go into a trance and meditate); getting older in Hollywood (How peaceful it is not to have to look particularly pretty anymore or to wear a size 6). In the opposite camp, there are some things Shirley will never get over: good lighting (Marlene Dietrich taught me how to light myself); gorgeous costars (The vanity of male actors is an impossible wall to scale); performing live (Yes, it is better than sex); and above all, brave people with curious minds (Fear is the most powerful weapon of mass destruction). Along the way, she recalls stories of some of the true greats she has knownAlfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, the two Jacks (Lemmon and Nicholson)and ruminates on the state of Hollywood past and present. She recollects her relationships and romances with politicians (including two prime ministers), scientists, journalists, and costars. Shirley MacLaine may be over all that, but this irresistible book ensures that we will never get over her. Members Reviews: Getting over all that I've learned many things from watching Shirley MacLaine perfom and from reading her writing. One of the things that I've learned from this book, however, is that perhaps it's not good to get over all things and that concern for what other people think could keep us from becoming overly self involved. I did find parts of the book interesting and informative, but spending time with this author who seems to value powerful people (affording much leniency) while saving her invective for people in service positions was a major turn-off. Throwing rocks at the paparazzi (she admits she acted like a bitch, but it seems in her telling of it to indicate how real and spiritual she is.),describing a security guard as fat and slovenly because he gave her a hard time about boarding with her dog (My God didn't he know who she was?) and how inattentive waiters and waitresses are. Even though she thinks of herself as a gypsy (a dancer who works like a dog in the background- often recieving little acclaim), she became famous very early on and I assume never had to work as a waitress or in a service position dealing with entitled rich people. If she has then it hasn't seemed to teach her patience with people who aren't in positions of power like herself, politicians, mafia types and the rat pack. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kate-Remembered-Audiobook/B002V1O87W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Remembered Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Tony Goldwyn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1983, at the age of 75, her career cresting, the four-time Academy Award-winner opened the door to biographer A. Scott Berg, then 33, and began a special friendship, one that endured to the end of her illustrious life. Here are the stories from those countless intimate conversations, and much more. In addition to recording heretofore untold biographical details of her entire phenomenal career and her famous relationships with such men as Spencer Tracy and Howard Hughes, Kate Remembered also tells the amusing, often emotional story of one of the most touching friendships in her final years. Scott Berg provides his own memories of Katharine Hepburn offstage: quiet dinners in her town house in New York City; winter swims (she swam, he watched) in the Long Island Sound at Fenwick, her home in Connecticut; weekend visits with family members and dear friends...even some unusual appearances by the likes of Michael Jackson and Warren Beatty. Finally, Kate Remembered discusses the legendary actress's moving farewell, during which her mighty personality surrendered at last to her failing body, all the while remaining true to her courageous character. Kate Remembered is a book about love and friendship, family and career, Hollywood and Broadway, all punctuated by unforgettable lessons from an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "Berg's immersion in the actor's world [is] engrossing, full of crisply-voiced takes on old Hollywood and intimate looks at [Hepburn's] everyday life....Berg is true to his subject and lets her voice come through in every quote." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. Scott Berg) Thu, 05 May 2005 00:53:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kate-Remembered-Audiobook/B002V1O87W thebookvoice.com 10:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Remembered Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Tony Goldwyn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1983, at the age of 75, her career cresting, the four-time Academy Award-winner opened the door to biographer A. Scott Berg, then 33, and began a special friendship, one that endured to the end of her illustrious life. Here are the stories from those countless intimate conversations, and much more. In addition to recording heretofore untold biographical details of her entire phenomenal career and her famous relationships with such men as Spencer Tracy and Howard Hughes, Kate Remembered also tells the amusing, often emotional story of one of the most touching friendships in her final years. Scott Berg provides his own memories of Katharine Hepburn offstage: quiet dinners in her town house in New York City; winter swims (she swam, he watched) in the Long Island Sound at Fenwick, her home in Connecticut; weekend visits with family members and dear friends...even some unusual appearances by the likes of Michael Jackson and Warren Beatty. Finally, Kate Remembered discusses the legendary actress's moving farewell, during which her mighty personality surrendered at last to her failing body, all the while remaining true to her courageous character. Kate Remembered is a book about love and friendship, family and career, Hollywood and Broadway, all punctuated by unforgettable lessons from an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "Berg's immersion in the actor's world [is] engrossing, full of crisply-voiced takes on old Hollywood and intimate looks at [Hepburn's] everyday life....Berg is true to his subject and lets her voice come through in every quote." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Remembered Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Tony Goldwyn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1983, at the age of 75, her career cresting, the four-time Academy Award-winner opened the door to biographer A. Scott Berg, then 33, and began a special friendship, one that endured to the end of her illustrious life. Here are the stories from those countless intimate conversations, and much more. In addition to recording heretofore untold biographical details of her entire phenomenal career and her famous relationships with such men as Spencer Tracy and Howard Hughes, Kate Remembered also tells the amusing, often emotional story of one of the most touching friendships in her final years. Scott Berg provides his own memories of Katharine Hepburn offstage: quiet dinners in her town house in New York City; winter swims (she swam, he watched) in the Long Island Sound at Fenwick, her home in Connecticut; weekend visits with family members and dear friends...even some unusual appearances by the likes of Michael Jackson and Warren Beatty. Finally, Kate Remembered discusses the legendary actress's moving farewell, during which her mighty personality surrendered at last to her failing body, all the while remaining true to her courageous character. Kate Remembered is a book about love and friendship, family and career, Hollywood and Broadway, all punctuated by unforgettable lessons from an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "Berg's immersion in the actor's world [is] engrossing, full of crisply-voiced takes on old Hollywood and intimate looks at [Hepburn's] everyday life....Berg is true to his subject and lets her voice come through in every quote." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Worth a listen Although it begins a little slowly, this is a fascinating look at Hepburn through the eyes of someone who knew her well in later life. It's not the usual celebrity bio, in that it focuses on Hepburn's strong friendships and her relationship with her family as well as the Hollywood years. The narrator does a good job of evoking the voices of Hepburn and others. A treat for Katharine Hepburn fans This is a wonderful story of a friendship with this remarkable woman. I've always admired her, and truly enjoyed A. Scott Berg's insights and stories. It is made even better by the masterful narration of Tony Goldwyn. When he quotes Katharine Hepburn, you don't have to know who the book is about to recognize the "voice". Absolutely enthralling!!!! One of the best audio books I have ever heard - Scott Berg is brilliant in depcting his long and fascinating relationship with Hepburn and Tony Goldwyn is spot on as the voice of Hepburn!!! TRULY HEARTWARMING I don't usually read nonfiction but this one caught my eye because I simply adore Kate Hepburn. A. Scott Berg did a wonderful job of bringing out the real Kate Hepburn for everyone to know. I don't think anyone can go wrong purchasing this book. It was over before I knew it and I found myself wanting more of the Hepburns and Mr. Berg to write it. A "must listen" for Kate fans! This boigraphy flows very well and narrator was engaging. The author depicted the real Kate to be just as strong as the characters she played onscreen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Serena-Williams-The-Inspiring-Story-of-One-of-Tennis-Greatest-Legends-Audiobook/B0773W2WSN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Ken Kamlet Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Serena Williams! In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clayton Geoffreys) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:39:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Serena-Williams-The-Inspiring-Story-of-One-of-Tennis-Greatest-Legends-Audiobook/B0773W2WSN thebookvoice.com 03:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Ken Kamlet Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Serena Williams! In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Ken Kamlet Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Serena Williams! In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Members Reviews: Five Stars Really good. Fair, balanced, very informative. Horrible Book Horribly written, many grammatical errors and incomplete/run-on sentences! I don't think anyone proof read this. It's all information that was googled from Serena's WTA statistics. Nothing in this book reflects anything personal and private into her life that truly shows meaning and her work ethic. Returned for refund Good Good https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/You-Are-Not-Alone-Audiobook/B005OCX8XK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Are Not Alone Subtitle: Michael, Through a Brother's Eyes Author: Jermaine Jackson Narrator: Jermaine Jackson Jr. Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jacksonilluminating the private man like never before, offering unrivaled access into a rarefied world. Jermaine Jacksonolder than Michael by four yearsoffers a keenly observed and surprisingly candid memoir tracing Michaels life, starting with their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michaels phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end, which sparked worldwide grief. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, why he was, and what shaped him. Jermaine Jackson knew the real Michael Jackson like only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals the Michael he knew so well and understood, perhaps better than anyone elseMichael the private person, not Michael "The King of Pop". The Michael he started out with in a tiny house at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana. The brother, the son, the father, the complexthe unknown Michael. Jermaine will not flinch from tackling the tough issues. He covers it all: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated AEG tour. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, Jermaine will provide a glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a genius but troubled entertainer. As Michaels confidanteand a witness to history on the insideJermaine Jackson is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal his innermost thoughts, opinions, and emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life. Filled with keen insight, rich in anecdotes and behind-the-scenes detail, You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan, and for anyone trying to make sense of the troubled artist whose tragic death was so premature. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jermaine Jackson) Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:54:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/You-Are-Not-Alone-Audiobook/B005OCX8XK thebookvoice.com 04:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Are Not Alone Subtitle: Michael, Through a Brother's Eyes Author: Jermaine Jackson Narrator: Jermaine Jackson Jr. Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jacksonilluminating the private man like never before, offering unrivaled access into a rarefied world. Jermaine Jacksonolder than Michael by four yearsoffers a keenly observed and surprisingly candid memoir tracing Michaels life, starting with their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michaels phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end, which sparked worldwide grief. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, why he was, and what shaped him. Jermaine Jackson knew the real Michael Jackson like only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals the Michael he knew so well and understood, perhaps better than anyone elseMichael the private person, not Michael "The King of Pop". The Michael he started out with in a tiny house at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana. The brother, the son, the father, the complexthe unknown Michael. Jermaine will not flinch from tackling the tough issues. He covers it all: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated AEG tour. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, Jermaine will provide a glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a genius but troubled entertainer. As Michaels confidanteand a witness to history on the insideJermaine Jackson is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal his innermost thoughts, opinions, and emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life. Filled with keen insight, rich in anecdotes and behind-the-scenes detail, You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan, and for anyone trying to make sense of the troubled artist whose tragic death was so premature. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Are Not Alone Subtitle: Michael, Through a Brother's Eyes Author: Jermaine Jackson Narrator: Jermaine Jackson Jr. Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jacksonilluminating the private man like never before, offering unrivaled access into a rarefied world. Jermaine Jacksonolder than Michael by four yearsoffers a keenly observed and surprisingly candid memoir tracing Michaels life, starting with their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michaels phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end, which sparked worldwide grief. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, why he was, and what shaped him. Jermaine Jackson knew the real Michael Jackson like only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals the Michael he knew so well and understood, perhaps better than anyone elseMichael the private person, not Michael "The King of Pop". The Michael he started out with in a tiny house at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana. The brother, the son, the father, the complexthe unknown Michael. Jermaine will not flinch from tackling the tough issues. He covers it all: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated AEG tour. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, Jermaine will provide a glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a genius but troubled entertainer. As Michaels confidanteand a witness to history on the insideJermaine Jackson is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal his innermost thoughts, opinions, and emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life. Filled with keen insight, rich in anecdotes and behind-the-scenes detail, You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan, and for anyone trying to make sense of the troubled artist whose tragic death was so premature. Members Reviews: I laughed, I cried and laugh and cried some more I really enjoyed the book Jermaine jr. did agreat narration. I wished i read this when it first came out. half biography / half research Jermaine Jackson Sr does not read the book it's his oldest son Jermaine Jr ,doing the reading. He does not have the high pitch quiet voice that most people are use from the Jackson family, so that will take you back a bit. The beginning of the book is his years with the brother as the J-5 , which is informative and enjoyabe. The second half of the book is the last 20 years of his brother life, which is all research which is sad. Also Jermaine is the brother who is with the women who has children by both him and his younger brother Randy and that part of his life is not part of this book which is when the research is going on.. All other wives and girl friends are discussed. The reseach part you can find in any other Michael Jackson book on the table. good good but very short. I wish the book went into more detail. Michael lived an amazing life with troubles only Jesus couldn't even handle. Michael I love the story.. And I miss Michael so much I love you Michael Joseph Jackson you will always live on DEFINETLY WRITTEN FROM THE HEART This was a wonderful listen. I can hear Jermaine in every word. What a loving tribute to his brothers memory. Initially I had to get used to the narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Heres-Johnny-Audiobook/B002UZKRT2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's Johnny! Subtitle: My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show, and 46 Years of Friendship Author: Ed McMahon Narrator: Ed McMahon Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The last time I saw Johnny, about a year before he died, we had chicken, a couple of glasses of red wine, and then we just sat there and reminisced, going back and forth the way we did on the show. We talked about our kids, and our careers and the state of America, just two lucky guys who loved each other and the good luck of our careers. Ed McMahon is the only person who was with Johnny Carson, even before The Tonight Show, when they both first appeared on Who Do You Trust. Now, with Johnny's blessing before he died, McMahon can finally share all the stories that only he knows. From the sofa at Johnny's right, to backstage, to their personal relationship, McMahon will provide a real view of the man who was so careful to only show one side of himself to the public. Brilliant in front of the camera, but shy in person, Carson seldom gave interviews. Only McMahon can tell the stories and provide the insights into the personality that made Johnny Carson more of a friend we invited into our home than a television star. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McMahon) Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:33:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Heres-Johnny-Audiobook/B002UZKRT2 thebookvoice.com 03:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's Johnny! Subtitle: My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show, and 46 Years of Friendship Author: Ed McMahon Narrator: Ed McMahon Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The last time I saw Johnny, about a year before he died, we had chicken, a couple of glasses of red wine, and then we just sat there and reminisced, going back and forth the way we did on the show. We talked about our kids, and our careers and the state of America, just two lucky guys who loved each other and the good luck of our careers. Ed McMahon is the only person who was with Johnny Carson, even before The Tonight Show, when they both first appeared on Who Do You Trust. Now, with Johnny's blessing before he died, McMahon can finally share all the stories that only he knows. From the sofa at Johnny's right, to backstage, to their personal relationship, McMahon will provide a real view of the man who was so careful to only show one side of himself to the public. Brilliant in front of the camera, but shy in person, Carson seldom gave interviews. Only McMahon can tell the stories and provide the insights into the personality that made Johnny Carson more of a friend we invited into our home than a television star. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's Johnny! Subtitle: My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show, and 46 Years of Friendship Author: Ed McMahon Narrator: Ed McMahon Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The last time I saw Johnny, about a year before he died, we had chicken, a couple of glasses of red wine, and then we just sat there and reminisced, going back and forth the way we did on the show. We talked about our kids, and our careers and the state of America, just two lucky guys who loved each other and the good luck of our careers. Ed McMahon is the only person who was with Johnny Carson, even before The Tonight Show, when they both first appeared on Who Do You Trust. Now, with Johnny's blessing before he died, McMahon can finally share all the stories that only he knows. From the sofa at Johnny's right, to backstage, to their personal relationship, McMahon will provide a real view of the man who was so careful to only show one side of himself to the public. Brilliant in front of the camera, but shy in person, Carson seldom gave interviews. Only McMahon can tell the stories and provide the insights into the personality that made Johnny Carson more of a friend we invited into our home than a television star. Members Reviews: boring.... Tells nothing. Recites bits from show. Might as well watch the DVDs. Hiyooo ho hum Ed McMahon does a poor job trying to cover for J.C.'s aloofness, he damns him with feint praise. Ed can't convince me he is part of a two man team. He's Sherlock's Watson, not a second banana. Incredible Account of Sheer Comedic Genius Nothing to dislike, and much more to treasure for all of our days on this beautiful earth by the King of Late Night and his faithful Tonto! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dorothy-Parker-Audiobook/B002V0QU2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dorothy Parker Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this lively, absorbing biography, Marion Meade illuminates both the dark side of Parker and her days of wicked wittiness at the Algonquin Round Table and in Hollywood. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marion Meade) Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:32:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dorothy-Parker-Audiobook/B002V0QU2E thebookvoice.com 17:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dorothy Parker Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this lively, absorbing biography, Marion Meade illuminates both the dark side of Parker and her days of wicked wittiness at the Algonquin Round Table and in Hollywood. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dorothy Parker Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In this lively, absorbing biography, Marion Meade illuminates both the dark side of Parker and her days of wicked wittiness at the Algonquin Round Table and in Hollywood. Members Reviews: heartbreaking and hilarious the writer did a great job of capturing the dry caustic wit of parker, and all that it cost her through the years of her life. sometimes this audio book was laugh-out loud hilarious, as the writer sprinkled the text with actual quotes from parker, and sometimes heartbreaking as her life fell apart again and again, only to be remade with style and courage and too much to drink. the reader gives it a very sympathetic voice and at the end of the book her voice matched my emotion perfectly, which was satisfying. i first loved parker´s short stories, then her poetry, and now her biography. i wish audibles had many other biographies of writers from the 20th century. glad they have this one ! i highly recommend it. Witty, informative biography In spite of Dorothy Parker's sad, tragic life, her point of view gives a cynical, humorous twist to all the tragedies she encounters. I've heard this book many times and I always enjoy it because of Dorothy's complexity (insanity?) and the people she knew: Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Gerald and Sara Murphy, and, of course, the Algonquin Round Table (Robert Benchley, Alexander Woolcutt, etc.). Dorothy's sarcastic quips are a quick relief from the heartbreaking choices she makes as a pre-feminist writer: hiding her Jewish background, selecting handsome (gay?) men that she emasculates, attempting suicide several times, embracing the fast life of NYC and Hollywood, naively supporting Communistic causes, and failing to complete a long-awaited book. However, Dorothy Parker's short stories and poetry are still relevant today, especially for feminists and literature lovers. Narration is fine, but a couple of phrases like "turn over the tape for side 2" can be jarring. I hope you enjoy this audiobook. I did and still do. Interesting read Good narration but at some basic mispronunciation even Ms. Parker would have blanched. Otherwise, the timbre suited the theme and the writing was interesting. Clearly the research for the book was in depth. Good bio, but I didn't care for the narrator The author succeeds in creating empathy for Dorothy Parker, a very talented but very troubled woman. Her career spans four decades of American history, including the Jazz Age, the War Years and the McCarthy Era, and her life intersects with many other famous American authors. However, the narrator sounds rather bored and snobbish, and pauses often. Increasing the speed helped somewhat. Dorothy Parker is Brilliant! What a quick wit! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes! If you are interested in literary history and the people who's talent made it so wonderful, this is a book to read. What did you like best about this story? The stories of the Algonquin Round Table and the brilliant and talented minds that sat around it. What about Grace Conlins performance did you like? She made Dorothy come alive! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed out loud at times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Im-Not-a-Terrorist-But-Ive-Played-One-on-TV-Audiobook/B00SHT78YM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV Subtitle: Memoirs of a Middle Eastern Funny Man Author: Maz Jobrani Narrator: Maz Jobrani Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Maz Jobriani reads his hilarious and moving memoir of growing up Iranian in America and the quest to make it in Hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb, or get kicked in the face by Chuck Norris. When he first started out in show business, Maz Jobrani endured suggestions that he spice up his stand-up act by wearing "the outfit", fielded questions about rising gas prices, and got called an F'in Eye-ranian for being involved in the Iran hostage crisis even though he was only eight years old at the time--in fact these things happened so often that he began to wonder: Could I be a terrorist without even knowing it? Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. during the Iranian Revolution, Maz spent most of his youth desperately trying to fit in with his adopted culture, whether that meant learning to play baseball or religiously watching Dallas with his female relatives. But none of his attempts at assimilation made a difference to casting directors, who auditioned him only for the role of kebab-eating, bomb-toting, extremist psychopath. In this laugh-out-loud memoir, Maz shares his struggle to build an acting career in post-9/11 Hollywood, from playing a terrorist on 24 to playing a terrorist opposite Chuck Norris to his mother asking, "Vhy you alvays terrorist?!" (Followed by, Vhy you couldnt be doctor?!) But finally, through patience, determination, and only the occasional unequivocal compromising of his principles, he found a path to stardom. And he learned the proper way to die like a bad guy on TV. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maz Jobrani) Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:36:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Im-Not-a-Terrorist-But-Ive-Played-One-on-TV-Audiobook/B00SHT78YM thebookvoice.com 06:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV Subtitle: Memoirs of a Middle Eastern Funny Man Author: Maz Jobrani Narrator: Maz Jobrani Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Maz Jobriani reads his hilarious and moving memoir of growing up Iranian in America and the quest to make it in Hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb, or get kicked in the face by Chuck Norris. When he first started out in show business, Maz Jobrani endured suggestions that he spice up his stand-up act by wearing "the outfit", fielded questions about rising gas prices, and got called an F'in Eye-ranian for being involved in the Iran hostage crisis even though he was only eight years old at the time--in fact these things happened so often that he began to wonder: Could I be a terrorist without even knowing it? Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. during the Iranian Revolution, Maz spent most of his youth desperately trying to fit in with his adopted culture, whether that meant learning to play baseball or religiously watching Dallas with his female relatives. But none of his attempts at assimilation made a difference to casting directors, who auditioned him only for the role of kebab-eating, bomb-toting, extremist psychopath. In this laugh-out-loud memoir, Maz shares his struggle to build an acting career in post-9/11 Hollywood, from playing a terrorist on 24 to playing a terrorist opposite Chuck Norris to his mother asking, "Vhy you alvays terrorist?!" (Followed by, Vhy you couldnt be doctor?!) But finally, through patience, determination, and only the occasional unequivocal compromising of his principles, he found a path to stardom. And he learned the proper way to die like a bad guy on TV. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV Subtitle: Memoirs of a Middle Eastern Funny Man Author: Maz Jobrani Narrator: Maz Jobrani Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Maz Jobriani reads his hilarious and moving memoir of growing up Iranian in America and the quest to make it in Hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb, or get kicked in the face by Chuck Norris. When he first started out in show business, Maz Jobrani endured suggestions that he spice up his stand-up act by wearing "the outfit", fielded questions about rising gas prices, and got called an F'in Eye-ranian for being involved in the Iran hostage crisis even though he was only eight years old at the time--in fact these things happened so often that he began to wonder: Could I be a terrorist without even knowing it? Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. during the Iranian Revolution, Maz spent most of his youth desperately trying to fit in with his adopted culture, whether that meant learning to play baseball or religiously watching Dallas with his female relatives. But none of his attempts at assimilation made a difference to casting directors, who auditioned him only for the role of kebab-eating, bomb-toting, extremist psychopath. In this laugh-out-loud memoir, Maz shares his struggle to build an acting career in post-9/11 Hollywood, from playing a terrorist on 24 to playing a terrorist opposite Chuck Norris to his mother asking, "Vhy you alvays terrorist?!" (Followed by, Vhy you couldnt be doctor?!) But finally, through patience, determination, and only the occasional unequivocal compromising of his principles, he found a path to stardom. And he learned the proper way to die like a bad guy on TV. Members Reviews: Love it Very funny and entertaining! I really enjoyed learning about Maz and getting an inside look on the life of a comedian. It's narrated in his voice too so his personality comes through even more. Recommended! listen instead of read What did you love best about I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV? Maz is great in reading his memoir --he's very funny What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? the most interesting is when he talks about his american upbringing with a immigrant flavor--there was nothing not interesting Have you listened to any of Maz Jobranis other performances before? How does this one compare? this is the only time I've heard him read although I've seen his stand up routine (funny) Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no, I wanted to listen to it in increments but it was very hard to stop and I ended up practically listening all in one shot Any additional comments? although I loved the book I felt Moz didn't really let us into his personal life--he just scratched the surface Not that funny Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I've heard some of his standup and thought that this would be funny but it wasn't that great. It was his life story that he tried to make sound good, but I didn't laugh too much. Could you see I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? No Not funny as expected. The title should have been "my autobiography ". He talked more about himself and his family which is not full of fun and I just wasted my money on this audiobook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Teller-of-Tales-Audiobook/B002V8MNTU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teller of Tales Subtitle: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle Author: Daniel Stashower Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Exhaustively researched and elegantly written, Teller of Tales sets aside many myths and misconceptions to present a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend of Baker Street, with a particular emphasis on the Psychic Crusade that dominated his final years, the work that Conan Doyle himself felt to be "the most important thing in the world". Critic Reviews: "[An] excellent biography of the man who created Sherlock Holmes - and who would like to have been remembered for a great deal more. "(The New York Times Book) "A gripping sympathetic bio that proves that Doyle was anything but elementary." (Entertainment Weekly) "An appealing and much-needed biography of the man who created one of literature's renowned eccentrics." (The Wall Street Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Stashower) Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:20:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Teller-of-Tales-Audiobook/B002V8MNTU thebookvoice.com 15:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teller of Tales Subtitle: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle Author: Daniel Stashower Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Exhaustively researched and elegantly written, Teller of Tales sets aside many myths and misconceptions to present a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend of Baker Street, with a particular emphasis on the Psychic Crusade that dominated his final years, the work that Conan Doyle himself felt to be "the most important thing in the world". Critic Reviews: "[An] excellent biography of the man who created Sherlock Holmes - and who would like to have been remembered for a great deal more. "(The New York Times Book) "A gripping sympathetic bio that proves that Doyle was anything but elementary." (Entertainment Weekly) "An appealing and much-needed biography of the man who created one of literature's renowned eccentrics." (The Wall Street Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teller of Tales Subtitle: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle Author: Daniel Stashower Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Exhaustively researched and elegantly written, Teller of Tales sets aside many myths and misconceptions to present a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend of Baker Street, with a particular emphasis on the Psychic Crusade that dominated his final years, the work that Conan Doyle himself felt to be "the most important thing in the world". Critic Reviews: "[An] excellent biography of the man who created Sherlock Holmes - and who would like to have been remembered for a great deal more. "(The New York Times Book) "A gripping sympathetic bio that proves that Doyle was anything but elementary." (Entertainment Weekly) "An appealing and much-needed biography of the man who created one of literature's renowned eccentrics." (The Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: A lively, enjoyable look at Conan Doyle While I knew the rough facts about Doyle's life, I found a great many new bits of information in this biography, and came away with a greater appreciation of Doyle's body of work - though still very puzzled about his inability to be objective about the spiritualism movement. The book is full of wonderful anecdotes, and describes many of Doyle's less-well-known works in ways that made me want to dash out and read them. Narrator Robert Whitfield (aka Simon Vance) does a marvelous job here. Recommended. Sympathetic biography I would recommend this to anyone interested in Conan Doyle, his work, or the history of the turn of the previous century. Well written and sympathetic. A case could be made that it is a little too sympathetic, but if it was not so Conan Doyle could easily be portrayed as a nut case. As it is, the latter portion of his life is more comfortable to listen to. His wit is well displayed which also makes for a good read. Richard Matthews as usual does a stellar job. It is, however, a little un-nerving to hear Felix Leiter (the American CIA agent in Casino Royal) as the voice of the American newspapers. Perhaps he borrowed the voice from Simon Vance or Robert Whitfield. Enjoyable, personal human history on Conan Doyle A well-presented audio-biography showing Conan Doyle's pioneering history as writer. This should be of interest to a wide variety of readers/listeners and would-be authors - esp.those in the field of specific, clear observation in detection. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Yo-Audiobook/B0049ATM8I Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Título: Yo Autor: Ricky Martin Narrador: Tony Chiroldes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-02-10 Editor: Penguin Audio Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 55 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Resumen del editor: El artista Ricky Martin quien ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes en todo el mundo habla por primera vez sobre su infancia, sus comienzos musicales en el grupo Menudo, su busqueda de identidad durante el fenomeno de "Livin La Vida Loca", la aceptacion de su sexualidad, las relaciones en las que descubrio el amor y las decisiones que cambiaron su vida como el convertirse en padre y su dedicacion por ayudar a los ninos des privilegiados en todo el mundo. Yo es un libro intimo de memorias sobre la trayectoria espiritual de uno de los artistas mas reconocidos de nuestra epoca. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ricky Martin) Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:49:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Yo-Audiobook/B0049ATM8I thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Título: Yo Autor: Ricky Martin Narrador: Tony Chiroldes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-02-10 Editor: Penguin Audio Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 55 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Resumen del editor: El artista Ricky Martin quien ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes en todo el mundo habla por primera vez sobre su infancia, sus comienzos musicales en el grupo Menudo, su busqueda de identidad durante el fenomeno de "Livin La Vida Loca", la aceptacion de su sexualidad, las relaciones en las que descubrio el amor y las decisiones que cambiaron su vida como el convertirse en padre y su dedicacion por ayudar a los ninos des privilegiados en todo el mundo. Yo es un libro intimo de memorias sobre la trayectoria espiritual de uno de los artistas mas reconocidos de nuestra epoca. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Título: Yo Autor: Ricky Martin Narrador: Tony Chiroldes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-02-10 Editor: Penguin Audio Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 55 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Resumen del editor: El artista Ricky Martin quien ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes en todo el mundo habla por primera vez sobre su infancia, sus comienzos musicales en el grupo Menudo, su busqueda de identidad durante el fenomeno de "Livin La Vida Loca", la aceptacion de su sexualidad, las relaciones en las que descubrio el amor y las decisiones que cambiaron su vida como el convertirse en padre y su dedicacion por ayudar a los ninos des privilegiados en todo el mundo. Yo es un libro intimo de memorias sobre la trayectoria espiritual de uno de los artistas mas reconocidos de nuestra epoca. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: A Really Interesting Book I really enjoyed this book a lot and feel that Ricky Martin did a good job with it. He kept it interesting throughout. (I bought this in Spanish because it's a good way to study the language.) I was really impressed with the book and would recommend it. The parts dealing with how he feels about his sons and family in general were very touching. Mi autobiografía favorita Siempre me ha gustado la música de Ricky Martin, pero no me consideré un "fan", por lo tanto no me esperaba mucho más que una lectura interesante y una oportunidad de practicar español cuando compré "Yo" en versiones Kindle y acustica. Me encanta leer autobiografías, pero creo que jamás he leído una tan introspectiva y personal. Ricky expone su alma a nosotros a traves de su libro. Sus discusiones acerca de su lucha interna para aceptar su homosexualidad, su activismo contra la trata de personas y su decisión de convertirse en un padre soltero son especialmente conmovedoras. Lo especial de esta historia es que permite que el lector se identifique con Ricky Martin en todos sus papeles, ya sea cantante, actor, compositor, filántropo o padre. Tengo un gran respeto por Ricky Martin y al final, este buen ser humano me ha convertido en su verdadero fan. Este libro es uno de mis favoritos. ricky de pr Would you consider the audio edition of Yo to be better than the print version? excelente relato de chirolde What did you like best about this story? la forma en que fue narrando su salida del closet What does Tony Chiroldes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? es excelente Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? muy emocional Any additional comments? grandiosa forma de llevar al expectador a comprender el porque no se habia confesado anteriormente. Simplemente... Bello!!! Amo a este Boricua! Sigue adelante Ricky! Orgullo de Puerto Rico sin importar sexualidad!!! Eres el mejor!!! una ventana que se abre al mundo Me ha gustado mucho, no hay una mejor parte, todo el libro es excelente, con mucho seguimiento y el narrador no deja escapar ningún detalle, transmitiendo todos los sentimientos a través de entonaciones https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Paul-McCartney-Audiobook/B0036N97C0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paul McCartney Subtitle: A Life Author: Peter Ames Carlin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The composer of "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Let It Be", Paul McCartney is one of the most famous men in the world, yet one of the most elusive. An international superstar for more than 40 years, he has not only sold hundreds of millions of records but has also altered the course of popular culture. He has been worshiped and ridiculed, his work revered and reviled. Governments have celebrated him, persecuted him, thrown him in prison, and knighted him. More than a rock star, more than a celebrity, McCartney is a cultural touchstone. Yet no book has revealed the headwaters of his genius or, for that matter, explained why the Beatles' talented and adventurous musician seemed to abandon his position as an innovator, trading the daring of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for an endless procession of what even he has called silly love songs. But McCartney never lost the spark of genius. And at any given moment, McCartney can reach into himself and pull out something phenomenal. Drawing on years of research, Paul McCartney: A Life spans McCartney's roots in England's working class to his life in the present day, performing around the world and working for causes he believes in. Informed by new, exclusive interviews with friends, bandmates, and collaborators, the book describes McCartney's many triumphs as well as his failures, from the Beatles era through his decade with Wings and his subsequent solo career. Critic Reviews: "McCartney...receives long-overdue fair treatment in this insightful biography.... Carlin's balanced portrayal of all the Beatles' virtues and flaws is commendable." (Kirkus) "The best thing about Peter Ames Carlin's book is the way he entangles the music and the life, so that we begin to understand them as what they are - inextricable." (Dave Marsh, author of Bruce Springsteen on Tour: 1968 - 2005) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Ames Carlin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:47:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Paul-McCartney-Audiobook/B0036N97C0 thebookvoice.com 13:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paul McCartney Subtitle: A Life Author: Peter Ames Carlin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The composer of "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Let It Be", Paul McCartney is one of the most famous men in the world, yet one of the most elusive. An international superstar for more than 40 years, he has not only sold hundreds of millions of records but has also altered the course of popular culture. He has been worshiped and ridiculed, his work revered and reviled. Governments have celebrated him, persecuted him, thrown him in prison, and knighted him. More than a rock star, more than a celebrity, McCartney is a cultural touchstone. Yet no book has revealed the headwaters of his genius or, for that matter, explained why the Beatles' talented and adventurous musician seemed to abandon his position as an innovator, trading the daring of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for an endless procession of what even he has called silly love songs. But McCartney never lost the spark of genius. And at any given moment, McCartney can reach into himself and pull out something phenomenal. Drawing on years of research, Paul McCartney: A Life spans McCartney's roots in England's working class to his life in the present day, performing around the world and working for causes he believes in. Informed by new, exclusive interviews with friends, bandmates, and collaborators, the book describes McCartney's many triumphs as well as his failures, from the Beatles era through his decade with Wings and his subsequent solo career. Critic Reviews: "McCartney...receives long-overdue fair treatment in this insightful biography.... Carlin's balanced portrayal of all the Beatles' virtues and flaws is commendable." (Kirkus) "The best thing about Peter Ames Carlin's book is the way he entangles the music and the life, so that we begin to understand them as what they are - inextricable." (Dave Marsh, author of Bruce Springsteen on Tour: 1968 - 2005) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paul McCartney Subtitle: A Life Author: Peter Ames Carlin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The composer of "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Let It Be", Paul McCartney is one of the most famous men in the world, yet one of the most elusive. An international superstar for more than 40 years, he has not only sold hundreds of millions of records but has also altered the course of popular culture. He has been worshiped and ridiculed, his work revered and reviled. Governments have celebrated him, persecuted him, thrown him in prison, and knighted him. More than a rock star, more than a celebrity, McCartney is a cultural touchstone. Yet no book has revealed the headwaters of his genius or, for that matter, explained why the Beatles' talented and adventurous musician seemed to abandon his position as an innovator, trading the daring of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for an endless procession of what even he has called silly love songs. But McCartney never lost the spark of genius. And at any given moment, McCartney can reach into himself and pull out something phenomenal. Drawing on years of research, Paul McCartney: A Life spans McCartney's roots in England's working class to his life in the present day, performing around the world and working for causes he believes in. Informed by new, exclusive interviews with friends, bandmates, and collaborators, the book describes McCartney's many triumphs as well as his failures, from the Beatles era through his decade with Wings and his subsequent solo career. Critic Reviews: "McCartney...receives long-overdue fair treatment in this insightful biography.... Carlin's balanced portrayal of all the Beatles' virtues and flaws is commendable." (Kirkus) "The best thing about Peter Ames Carlin's book is the way he entangles the music and the life, so that we begin to understand them as what they are - inextricable." (Dave Marsh, author of Bruce Springsteen on Tour: 1968 - 2005) Members Reviews: Great...But Being a huge macca fan, i just wish it was longer. I'm also a Beatles fanatic, and i wish it didn't jump so ahead of time in various parts of the book. The author does provide great stories and facts about the life of macca, some stuff even beatles fanatics like me don't even know. It's a great book and the author did a fantastic job at doing his homework and composing it all together, but for a man like Paul. You just need a much longer book than this. Excellent and FASCINATING! This audio book is EXCELLENT and FASCINATING! I love the theme that runs throughout, that is, that Paul McCartney deals with the pain of life with music. I can relate to that (being a guitarist myself)! Detailed and Fair Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I think most Beatles fans would enjoy it especially McCartney-centric folks. Who was your favorite character and why? Beatle Paul Which character as performed by John Lee was your favorite? It wasn't that kind of reading. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I found myself spending 10 or 20 extra minutes in the car often. Any additional comments? The refreshing thing about the book is that Carlin doesn't have to build up Paul by tearing down John and vice versa. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bob-Dylan-in-America-Audiobook/B0040HXKF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Dylan in America Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Sean Wilentz Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of Americas finest historians shows us how Bob Dylan, one of the countrys greatest and most enduring artists, still surprises and moves us after all these years. Growing up in Greenwich Village, Sean Wilentz discovered the music of Bob Dylan as a young teenager; almost half a century later, he revisits Dylans work with the skills of an eminent American historian as well as the passion of a fan. Drawn in part from Wilentzs essays as historian in residence of Dylans official website, Bob Dylan in America is a unique blend of fact, interpretation, and affinity - a book that, much like its subject, shifts gears and changes shape as the occasion warrants. Beginning with his explosion onto the scene in 1961, this book follows Dylan as he continues to develop a body of musical and literary work unique in our cultural history. Wilentzs approach places Dylans music in the context of its time, including the early influences of Popular Front ideology and Beat aesthetics, and offers a larger critical appreciation of Dylan as both a songwriter and performer down to the present. Wilentz has had unprecedented access to studio tapes, recording notes, rare photographs, and other materials, all of which allow him to tell Dylans story and that of such masterpieces as Blonde on Blonde with an unprecedented authenticity and richness. Bob Dylan in America - groundbreaking, comprehensive, totally absorbing - is the result of an author and a subject brilliantly met. Critic Reviews: "This should have been impossible. Writing about Bob Dylan's music, and fitting it into the great crazy quilt of American culture, Sean Wilentz sews a whole new critical fabric, part history, part close analysis, and all heart. What he writes, as well as anyone ever has, helps us enlarge Dylan's music by reckoning its roots, its influences, its allusive spiritual contours. This isn't Cliff Notes or footnotes or any kind of academic exercise. It's not a critic chinning on the high bar. It's one artist meeting another, kickstarting a dazzling conversation." (Jay Cocks, screenwriter of The Age of Innocence and The Gangs of New York) "All the American connections that Wilentz draws to explain the appearance of Dylans music are fascinating, particularly at the outset, the connection to Aaron Copland. The writing is strong, the thinking is strong the book is dense and strong everywhere you look." (Philip Roth) "Sean Wilentz makes us think about Bob Dylans half-century of work in new ways. Combining a scholars depth with a sense of mischief appropriate to the subject, Wilentz hears new associations in famous songs and sends us back to listen to Dylans less familiar music with fresh insights. By focusing on the parts of Dylans canon that most move him, Wilentz gets straight to the heart of the matter. If you thought there was nothing new to say about Bob Dylans impact on America, this book will make you think twice." (Bill Flanagan, author of A&R and Evening's Empire; Editorial Director, MTV Networks) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean Wilentz) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:45:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bob-Dylan-in-America-Audiobook/B0040HXKF6 thebookvoice.com 11:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Dylan in America Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Sean Wilentz Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of Americas finest historians shows us how Bob Dylan, one of the countrys greatest and most enduring artists, still surprises and moves us after all these years. Growing up in Greenwich Village, Sean Wilentz discovered the music of Bob Dylan as a young teenager; almost half a century later, he revisits Dylans work with the skills of an eminent American historian as well as the passion of a fan. Drawn in part from Wilentzs essays as historian in residence of Dylans official website, Bob Dylan in America is a unique blend of fact, interpretation, and affinity - a book that, much like its subject, shifts gears and changes shape as the occasion warrants. Beginning with his explosion onto the scene in 1961, this book follows Dylan as he continues to develop a body of musical and literary work unique in our cultural history. Wilentzs approach places Dylans music in the context of its time, including the early influences of Popular Front ideology and Beat aesthetics, and offers a larger critical appreciation of Dylan as both a songwriter and performer down to the present. Wilentz has had unprecedented access to studio tapes, recording notes, rare photographs, and other materials, all of which allow him to tell Dylans story and that of such masterpieces as Blonde on Blonde with an unprecedented authenticity and richness. Bob Dylan in America - groundbreaking, comprehensive, totally absorbing - is the result of an author and a subject brilliantly met. Critic Reviews: "This should have been impossible. Writing about Bob Dylan's music, and fitting it into the great crazy quilt of American culture, Sean Wilentz sews a whole new critical fabric, part history, part close analysis, and all heart. What he writes, as well as anyone ever has, helps us enlarge Dylan's music by reckoning its roots, its influences, its allusive spiritual contours. This isn't Cliff Notes or footnotes or any kind of academic exercise. It's not a critic chinning on the high bar. It's one artist meeting another, kickstarting a dazzling conversation." (Jay Cocks, screenwriter of The Age of Innocence and The Gangs of New York) "All the American connections that Wilentz draws to explain the appearance of Dylans music are fascinating, particularly at the outset, the connection to Aaron Copland. The writing is strong, the thinking is strong the book is dense and strong everywhere you look." (Philip Roth) "Sean Wilentz makes us think about Bob Dylans half-century of work in new ways. Combining a scholars depth with a sense of mischief appropriate to the subject, Wilentz hears new associations in famous songs and sends us back to listen to Dylans less familiar music with fresh insights. By focusing on the parts of Dylans canon that most move him, Wilentz gets straight to the heart of the matter. If you thought there was nothing new to say about Bob Dylans impact on America, this book will make you think twice." (Bill Flanagan, author of A&R and Evening's Empire; Editorial Director, MTV Networks) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Dylan in America Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Sean Wilentz Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of Americas finest historians shows us how Bob Dylan, one of the countrys greatest and most enduring artists, still surprises and moves us after all these years. Growing up in Greenwich Village, Sean Wilentz discovered the music of Bob Dylan as a young teenager; almost half a century later, he revisits Dylans work with the skills of an eminent American historian as well as the passion of a fan. Drawn in part from Wilentzs essays as historian in residence of Dylans official website, Bob Dylan in America is a unique blend of fact, interpretation, and affinity - a book that, much like its subject, shifts gears and changes shape as the occasion warrants. Beginning with his explosion onto the scene in 1961, this book follows Dylan as he continues to develop a body of musical and literary work unique in our cultural history. Wilentzs approach places Dylans music in the context of its time, including the early influences of Popular Front ideology and Beat aesthetics, and offers a larger critical appreciation of Dylan as both a songwriter and performer down to the present. Wilentz has had unprecedented access to studio tapes, recording notes, rare photographs, and other materials, all of which allow him to tell Dylans story and that of such masterpieces as Blonde on Blonde with an unprecedented authenticity and richness. Bob Dylan in America - groundbreaking, comprehensive, totally absorbing - is the result of an author and a subject brilliantly met. Critic Reviews: "This should have been impossible. Writing about Bob Dylan's music, and fitting it into the great crazy quilt of American culture, Sean Wilentz sews a whole new critical fabric, part history, part close analysis, and all heart. What he writes, as well as anyone ever has, helps us enlarge Dylan's music by reckoning its roots, its influences, its allusive spiritual contours. This isn't Cliff Notes or footnotes or any kind of academic exercise. It's not a critic chinning on the high bar. It's one artist meeting another, kickstarting a dazzling conversation." (Jay Cocks, screenwriter of The Age of Innocence and The Gangs of New York) "All the American connections that Wilentz draws to explain the appearance of Dylans music are fascinating, particularly at the outset, the connection to Aaron Copland. The writing is strong, the thinking is strong the book is dense and strong everywhere you look." (Philip Roth) "Sean Wilentz makes us think about Bob Dylans half-century of work in new ways. Combining a scholars depth with a sense of mischief appropriate to the subject, Wilentz hears new associations in famous songs and sends us back to listen to Dylans less familiar music with fresh insights. By focusing on the parts of Dylans canon that most move him, Wilentz gets straight to the heart of the matter. If you thought there was nothing new to say about Bob Dylans impact on America, this book will make you think twice." (Bill Flanagan, author of A&R and Evening's Empire; Editorial Director, MTV Networks) Members Reviews: Another side of Bob Dylan Not the typical tattle tale as the author delves deeply into Dylan's historical influences and extraordinary talent as a 'minstrel'. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Train-Wreck-Audiobook/B002V0198Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Train Wreck Subtitle: The Life and Death of Anna Nicole Smith Author: Donna Hogan Narrator: Shannon Engemann Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Donna Hogan, Anna Nicole Smith's sister and a confidante to her and other family members, provides an intimate and mesmerizing account of how Anna escaped poverty, anonymity, and an abusive family as she rocketed to fame. All too soon, Anna crashed to earth at the age of 39, weighed down by drugs, alcohol, lawsuits, scandal, and the unexpected death of her 20-year-old son, Daniel. Born Vickie Lynn Hogan, she left school in 10th grade, had a son by age 18, became a stripper at 20, and married a billionaire at 26. She transformed herself through plastic surgery and sheer determination into Anna Nicole Smith, Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 1993, and a spokesperson for Guess Jeans and TrimSpa. She later starred in her own reality TV series, The Anna Nicole Show, on E!. She told everyone who would listen that she would be the next Marilyn Monroe. And she pursued that dream right to its tragic end. Critic Reviews: "If you're a fan of Law & Order or CSI, this riveting book is for you." (Roger Friedman, Fox News) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Hogan) Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:09:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Train-Wreck-Audiobook/B002V0198Y thebookvoice.com 06:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Train Wreck Subtitle: The Life and Death of Anna Nicole Smith Author: Donna Hogan Narrator: Shannon Engemann Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Donna Hogan, Anna Nicole Smith's sister and a confidante to her and other family members, provides an intimate and mesmerizing account of how Anna escaped poverty, anonymity, and an abusive family as she rocketed to fame. All too soon, Anna crashed to earth at the age of 39, weighed down by drugs, alcohol, lawsuits, scandal, and the unexpected death of her 20-year-old son, Daniel. Born Vickie Lynn Hogan, she left school in 10th grade, had a son by age 18, became a stripper at 20, and married a billionaire at 26. She transformed herself through plastic surgery and sheer determination into Anna Nicole Smith, Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 1993, and a spokesperson for Guess Jeans and TrimSpa. She later starred in her own reality TV series, The Anna Nicole Show, on E!. She told everyone who would listen that she would be the next Marilyn Monroe. And she pursued that dream right to its tragic end. Critic Reviews: "If you're a fan of Law & Order or CSI, this riveting book is for you." (Roger Friedman, Fox News) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Train Wreck Subtitle: The Life and Death of Anna Nicole Smith Author: Donna Hogan Narrator: Shannon Engemann Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Donna Hogan, Anna Nicole Smith's sister and a confidante to her and other family members, provides an intimate and mesmerizing account of how Anna escaped poverty, anonymity, and an abusive family as she rocketed to fame. All too soon, Anna crashed to earth at the age of 39, weighed down by drugs, alcohol, lawsuits, scandal, and the unexpected death of her 20-year-old son, Daniel. Born Vickie Lynn Hogan, she left school in 10th grade, had a son by age 18, became a stripper at 20, and married a billionaire at 26. She transformed herself through plastic surgery and sheer determination into Anna Nicole Smith, Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 1993, and a spokesperson for Guess Jeans and TrimSpa. She later starred in her own reality TV series, The Anna Nicole Show, on E!. She told everyone who would listen that she would be the next Marilyn Monroe. And she pursued that dream right to its tragic end. Critic Reviews: "If you're a fan of Law & Order or CSI, this riveting book is for you." (Roger Friedman, Fox News) Members Reviews: Bad. Just Bad. What would have made Train Wreck better? I enjoy having audiobook bios/memoirs of very controversial, polarizing people. This sounded like a very bad, never ending high school one-sided tirade against Anna Nicole Smith. What didnt you like about Shannon Engemanns performance? Hearing a very formal English narrator completely threw me off and was absolutely unnecessary. Then, when Hogan begins narrating, it gets even worse because she's a poor narrator. Any additional comments? Please- save yourself time and a credit: do not get this audiobook. All News Based If you followed the story in the news and media, then basically you do not need to read the book. Anna's half sister just wrote about news accounts and spewed off dates the entire time. She based this book on media stories and really nothing else. Do not waste your time Don't bother! This audio book is horrible-if I could give it minus a star-I would. The story is poorly told and it was a waste of time. Do yourself a favor-do the author a favor-save your money and purchase something else. I bet Faye Resnick loves this book! Faye Resnick loves this because she can actually hold a book up and say "See, I am not the lowest scummiest sell-out non-writer "author" of all time!" I decided to listen to this because with the recent decade anniversary of Anna Nicole's death it sparked an interest in me to know more about such an interesting and larger than life person. I would never call her a role model or a person anyone should want to emulate, but goodness gracious, she is someone you can't help but be intrigued by. I feel like we got to see most of the good, the bad, and the ugly with Anna Nicole through Anna Nicole herself so I don't know what possessed her half sister to so eagerly and joyfully remind us of all the bad in Anna Nicole's life. Then, as if the bad isn't bad enough, she adds to the story her own jaded perspective and surely more than a few colorful lies. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/When-the-Balls-Drop-Audiobook/B00UVONB6K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Balls Drop Author: Brad Garrett Narrator: Brad Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly candid and wickedly funny look at life's second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and comic Brad Garrett. In this no-holds-barred audiobook of comedic and personal essays, Brad Garrett waxes hilarious - and irreverently honest - about the gaffes, the challenges, and ultimately the joys of middle age as he advises us on how to best approach the dreaded second half of life. Ranging in topics from genetics to genitals, weight to women, and dating to diarrhea, Brad leaves no stone unturned in this laugh-out-loud look at getting older. With pieces such as "No Scales in Heaven", in which Brad points out the essential pointlessness of overthinking diet and exercise, and "Celebrating Your E.D. (Erectile Dysfunction) During Your Midlife Crisis", the star comedian encourages you to forget the overwhelming concerns that accompany middle age and to welcome the laughs - even if you have a 50-50 chance of throwing your back out in doing so. Penned in Brad's signature witty, conversational, no-nonsense style that has cemented his status as an icon in the comedy industry, this autobiographical book will teach you the most important thing: that no matter what, we're all in this together. So embrace it. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Garrett) Tue, 05 May 2015 15:39:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/When-the-Balls-Drop-Audiobook/B00UVONB6K thebookvoice.com 06:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Balls Drop Author: Brad Garrett Narrator: Brad Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly candid and wickedly funny look at life's second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and comic Brad Garrett. In this no-holds-barred audiobook of comedic and personal essays, Brad Garrett waxes hilarious - and irreverently honest - about the gaffes, the challenges, and ultimately the joys of middle age as he advises us on how to best approach the dreaded second half of life. Ranging in topics from genetics to genitals, weight to women, and dating to diarrhea, Brad leaves no stone unturned in this laugh-out-loud look at getting older. With pieces such as "No Scales in Heaven", in which Brad points out the essential pointlessness of overthinking diet and exercise, and "Celebrating Your E.D. (Erectile Dysfunction) During Your Midlife Crisis", the star comedian encourages you to forget the overwhelming concerns that accompany middle age and to welcome the laughs - even if you have a 50-50 chance of throwing your back out in doing so. Penned in Brad's signature witty, conversational, no-nonsense style that has cemented his status as an icon in the comedy industry, this autobiographical book will teach you the most important thing: that no matter what, we're all in this together. So embrace it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Balls Drop Author: Brad Garrett Narrator: Brad Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A refreshingly candid and wickedly funny look at life's second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and comic Brad Garrett. In this no-holds-barred audiobook of comedic and personal essays, Brad Garrett waxes hilarious - and irreverently honest - about the gaffes, the challenges, and ultimately the joys of middle age as he advises us on how to best approach the dreaded second half of life. Ranging in topics from genetics to genitals, weight to women, and dating to diarrhea, Brad leaves no stone unturned in this laugh-out-loud look at getting older. With pieces such as "No Scales in Heaven", in which Brad points out the essential pointlessness of overthinking diet and exercise, and "Celebrating Your E.D. (Erectile Dysfunction) During Your Midlife Crisis", the star comedian encourages you to forget the overwhelming concerns that accompany middle age and to welcome the laughs - even if you have a 50-50 chance of throwing your back out in doing so. Penned in Brad's signature witty, conversational, no-nonsense style that has cemented his status as an icon in the comedy industry, this autobiographical book will teach you the most important thing: that no matter what, we're all in this together. So embrace it. Members Reviews: Yes! I have always loved Brad Garrett. I am only 20 & a female so I can't relate to saggy balls. but still love this book! Like a conversation with a good friend. This is a genial gentle man, who shares his story with humor and refreshing honesty. eh struggled to finish. glad when it was over. hardly funny at all. maybe a few chuckles here and there. You can't run and listen to this book. I've always loved Brad from his days on Everybody Love Raymond. I didn't know he did stand up until this book, but I will be on the lookout for more. It's such a cliche to say that I've never laughed so hard, but it's true. I had to stop listening so many times, the book must have lasted twice as long. This book made me realise how tame most comedy really is these days. I thoroughly recommend this book and hope your sides hurt as much as mine. injoyed book injoyed listening Brad read book. very funny, It made me think of my life. Made me laugh at myself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bobbed-Hair-and-Bathtub-Gin-Audiobook/B002V0JXJQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin Subtitle: Writers Running Wild in the Twenties Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marion Meade re-creates the aura of excitement, romance, and promise of the 1920s, a decade celebrated for cultural innovation, the birth of jazz, the beginning of modernism, and social and sexual liberation, bringing to light, as well, the anxiety and despair that lurked beneath the nonstop partying and outrageous, unconventional behavior. The literary heroines in Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin did what they wanted, said what they thought. They drank gallons of cocktails and knew how to have fun in New York, the Riviera, and Hollywood, where they met and played with all the people worth knowing. They kicked open the door for 20th-century female writers and set a new model for every woman trying to juggle the serious issues of economic independence, political power, and sexual freedom. In a style and tone that perfectly captures the jazzy rhythms and desperate gaiety that defined the era, Meade tells the individual stories of Parker, Fitzgerald, Millay, and Ferber, traces the intersections of their lives, and describes the men, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edmund Wilson, Harold Ross, and Robert Benchley, who influenced them, loved them, and sometimes betrayed them. She describes their social and literary triumphs (Parker's Round Table witticisms appeared almost daily in the newspapers and Ferber and Millay won Pulitzer Prizes) and writes movingly of the penances they paid: the crumbled love affairs, abortions, depression, lost beauty, nervous breakdowns, and, finally, overdoses and even madness. A vibrant mixture of literary scholarship, social history, and gossip, Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin is a rich evocation of a period that continues to intrigue and captivate listeners. Critic Reviews: "An enjoyable and informative read." (Publishers Weekly) "Reading Meade's book is like looking at a photo album while listening to a witty insider reminisce about the images. Her writing is bright, her language charged with gritty details....Instead of portraying them as austere literary figures, Meade makes the women seem like part of the family." (San Francisco Chronicle) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marion Meade) Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:55:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bobbed-Hair-and-Bathtub-Gin-Audiobook/B002V0JXJQ thebookvoice.com 10:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin Subtitle: Writers Running Wild in the Twenties Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marion Meade re-creates the aura of excitement, romance, and promise of the 1920s, a decade celebrated for cultural innovation, the birth of jazz, the beginning of modernism, and social and sexual liberation, bringing to light, as well, the anxiety and despair that lurked beneath the nonstop partying and outrageous, unconventional behavior. The literary heroines in Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin did what they wanted, said what they thought. They drank gallons of cocktails and knew how to have fun in New York, the Riviera, and Hollywood, where they met and played with all the people worth knowing. They kicked open the door for 20th-century female writers and set a new model for every woman trying to juggle the serious issues of economic independence, political power, and sexual freedom. In a style and tone that perfectly captures the jazzy rhythms and desperate gaiety that defined the era, Meade tells the individual stories of Parker, Fitzgerald, Millay, and Ferber, traces the intersections of their lives, and describes the men, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edmund Wilson, Harold Ross, and Robert Benchley, who influenced them, loved them, and sometimes betrayed them. She describes their social and literary triumphs (Parker's Round Table witticisms appeared almost daily in the newspapers and Ferber and Millay won Pulitzer Prizes) and writes movingly of the penances they paid: the crumbled love affairs, abortions, depression, lost beauty, nervous breakdowns, and, finally, overdoses and even madness. A vibrant mixture of literary scholarship, social history, and gossip, Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin is a rich evocation of a period that continues to intrigue and captivate listeners. Critic Reviews: "An enjoyable and informative read." (Publishers Weekly) "Reading Meade's book is like looking at a photo album while listening to a witty insider reminisce about the images. Her writing is bright, her language charged with gritty details....Instead of portraying them as austere literary figures, Meade makes the women seem like part of the family." (San Francisco Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin Subtitle: Writers Running Wild in the Twenties Author: Marion Meade Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marion Meade re-creates the aura of excitement, romance, and promise of the 1920s, a decade celebrated for cultural innovation, the birth of jazz, the beginning of modernism, and social and sexual liberation, bringing to light, as well, the anxiety and despair that lurked beneath the nonstop partying and outrageous, unconventional behavior. The literary heroines in Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin did what they wanted, said what they thought. They drank gallons of cocktails and knew how to have fun in New York, the Riviera, and Hollywood, where they met and played with all the people worth knowing. They kicked open the door for 20th-century female writers and set a new model for every woman trying to juggle the serious issues of economic independence, political power, and sexual freedom. In a style and tone that perfectly captures the jazzy rhythms and desperate gaiety that defined the era, Meade tells the individual stories of Parker, Fitzgerald, Millay, and Ferber, traces the intersections of their lives, and describes the men, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edmund Wilson, Harold Ross, and Robert Benchley, who influenced them, loved them, and sometimes betrayed them. She describes their social and literary triumphs (Parker's Round Table witticisms appeared almost daily in the newspapers and Ferber and Millay won Pulitzer Prizes) and writes movingly of the penances they paid: the crumbled love affairs, abortions, depression, lost beauty, nervous breakdowns, and, finally, overdoses and even madness. A vibrant mixture of literary scholarship, social history, and gossip, Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin is a rich evocation of a period that continues to intrigue and captivate listeners. Critic Reviews: "An enjoyable and informative read." (Publishers Weekly) "Reading Meade's book is like looking at a photo album while listening to a witty insider reminisce about the images. Her writing is bright, her language charged with gritty details....Instead of portraying them as austere literary figures, Meade makes the women seem like part of the family." (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: Fascinating lives! The people in this book prove the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction! This book gives such in-depth descriptions of events and personalities that, although the book really focuses on the 1920's and cannot be all-inclusive given the number of characters covered, I feel as though I have a very good sense of who they were. It was heartbreaking, funny and gossipy. I highly recommend this book! A lot of fun! This book was a romp through the 20's with some of it's more interesting characters. It's fascinating to find out how very human and fragile legends really are. This group lived on the edge but they had the problems of ordinary people too. What makes it so much fun is to see it all through their creative and usually very humorous points of view! Fascinating story difficult to follow I chose this book as a followup to the Amazon series Z. It follows the story of each individual woman, year by year throughout the twenties. With the exception of the Fitzgeralds, I had little, to no knowledge of the other writers. Initially, each story was difficult to follow, but as the characters became more familiar, the book moved along very nicely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Dream-Is-a-Wish-Your-Heart-Makes-Audiobook/B002V0KDDG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes Subtitle: My Story Author: Annette Funicello, Patricia Romanowski Narrator: Annette Funicello Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the '60s most popular teen idols, Annette Funicello was more than America's favorite Mouseketeer. She knew Walt Disney, he chose her for his Mickey Mouse Club. She dated Paul Anka, Fabian, and Frankie Avalon. She made movies with such stars as Mickey Rooney and Fred MacMurray. Then she left it all behind to raise a family. In 1992, she reentered public life to share her battle with multiple sclerosis. In this touching memoir, Annette Funicello tells us that, despite it all, life is more perfect than she'd ever dreamed it might be - and once again proves to be "America's Sweetheart." ©1994 Annette Funicello, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author; (P) and ©1994 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company, A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trade Publishing bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annette Funicello) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:21:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Dream-Is-a-Wish-Your-Heart-Makes-Audiobook/B002V0KDDG thebookvoice.com 00:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes Subtitle: My Story Author: Annette Funicello, Patricia Romanowski Narrator: Annette Funicello Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the '60s most popular teen idols, Annette Funicello was more than America's favorite Mouseketeer. She knew Walt Disney, he chose her for his Mickey Mouse Club. She dated Paul Anka, Fabian, and Frankie Avalon. She made movies with such stars as Mickey Rooney and Fred MacMurray. Then she left it all behind to raise a family. In 1992, she reentered public life to share her battle with multiple sclerosis. In this touching memoir, Annette Funicello tells us that, despite it all, life is more perfect than she'd ever dreamed it might be - and once again proves to be "America's Sweetheart." ©1994 Annette Funicello, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author; (P) and ©1994 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company, A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trade Publishing Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes Subtitle: My Story Author: Annette Funicello, Patricia Romanowski Narrator: Annette Funicello Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the '60s most popular teen idols, Annette Funicello was more than America's favorite Mouseketeer. She knew Walt Disney, he chose her for his Mickey Mouse Club. She dated Paul Anka, Fabian, and Frankie Avalon. She made movies with such stars as Mickey Rooney and Fred MacMurray. Then she left it all behind to raise a family. In 1992, she reentered public life to share her battle with multiple sclerosis. In this touching memoir, Annette Funicello tells us that, despite it all, life is more perfect than she'd ever dreamed it might be - and once again proves to be "America's Sweetheart." ©1994 Annette Funicello, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author; (P) and ©1994 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company, A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trade Publishing Members Reviews: Do you remember the Mouseketeers? Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This book is exactly what I expected it to be, knowing it was about Annette. It was sweet, funny and took me back to the late 50's and my childhood. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? It What does Annette Funicello bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Hearing her voice and knowing the effort it must have taken, given her illness, made it all the sweeter. Did A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes inspire you to do anything? It brought back all those times I raced home from school to watch the Mousketeers, Spin & Marty and the Hardy Boys. Good days, calm and peaceful days that will never happen for today's kids, unfortunately. Any additional comments? I loved it! Enlightening and enjoyable! A very sweet, poignant autobiography, told by Annette herself. My only wish, is that she could have talked more about her life with multiple sclerosis and more of the symptoms that she experienced. interesting it was ok. I didn't finish it, I found it a bit boring. but I did enjoy learning about the Mikey mouse club house https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Somewhere-in-Heaven-Audiobook/B002V9Z8IW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Somewhere in Heaven Subtitle: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve Author: Christopher Anderson Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Christopher Andersen, senior editor for People magazine and acclaimed author of numerous books, spotlights Dana and Christopher Reeve - examining their unique partnership and the romance, faith, and fortitude that defined it. This bittersweet saga shows the couple bearing the painful hand of providence with unbelievable grace, courage, and humor. ©2008 Anderson Productions (P)2008 Recorded Books bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Anderson) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:35:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Somewhere-in-Heaven-Audiobook/B002V9Z8IW thebookvoice.com 05:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Somewhere in Heaven Subtitle: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve Author: Christopher Anderson Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Christopher Andersen, senior editor for People magazine and acclaimed author of numerous books, spotlights Dana and Christopher Reeve - examining their unique partnership and the romance, faith, and fortitude that defined it. This bittersweet saga shows the couple bearing the painful hand of providence with unbelievable grace, courage, and humor. ©2008 Anderson Productions (P)2008 Recorded Books Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Somewhere in Heaven Subtitle: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve Author: Christopher Anderson Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Christopher Andersen, senior editor for People magazine and acclaimed author of numerous books, spotlights Dana and Christopher Reeve - examining their unique partnership and the romance, faith, and fortitude that defined it. This bittersweet saga shows the couple bearing the painful hand of providence with unbelievable grace, courage, and humor. ©2008 Anderson Productions (P)2008 Recorded Books Members Reviews: What a great book and a great love story.... I would recommend this book to everyone... even those who weren't fans of Christopher Reeve. This book is about loss, courage, determination, resignation, family, spirit and most of all how strong the bonds of love can be throughout all. I enjoyed this book from the first word and Edward Hermann is an excellent narrator and was a friend to the Reeves, as well. If you want to be uplifted, even through the tragedy in this book, buy it, you won't be sorry. Excellent Audio Book-Somewhere In Heaven The author that put this book together for the Reeves family put it together very well. The narration was flawless as well as excellent characterization. I've purchased one other Audio CD is the past; the story line was good, but the narration was done by one person acting out all of the characters, including a five year old child--very cheesy needles to say. But "Some Where In Heaven" had me applauding one minute and tearing up the next; an excellent buy and I've already recommended this audio version to several of my friends. Heroic and Inspiring It brought tears to my eyes for the love, the humor and the steadfastness of these two remarkable people. I will be listening to it again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dropped-Names-Audiobook/B007NKYDEY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dropped Names Subtitle: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them Author: Frank Langella Narrator: Frank Langella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight in a small Mexican village; Elizabeth Taylor devouring homemade pasta and tenderly wrapping him in her pashmina scarf; streaking for Sir Laurence Olivier in a drafty English castle; terrifying a dozing Jackie Onassis; carrying an unconscious Montgomery Clift to safety on a dark New York City street. Captured forever in a unique memoir, Frank Langella's myriad encounters with some of the past century's most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and utterly irresistible. With sharp wit and a perceptive eye, Mr. Langella takes us with him into the private worlds and privileged lives of movie stars, presidents, royalty, literary lions, the social elite, and the greats of the Broadway stage. What, for instance, was Jack Kennedy doing on that coffee table? Why did the Queen Mother need Mr. Langella's help? When was Paul Mellon going to pay him money owed? How did Brooke Astor lose her virginity? Why was Robert Mitchum singing Gilbert & Sullivan patter songs at top volume, and what did Marilyn Monroe say to him that helped change the course of his life? Through these shared experiences, we learn something, too, of Mr. Langella's personal journey from the age of 15 to the present. Dropped Names is, like its subjects, riveting and unforgettable. Critic Reviews: "Engaging.... Not just Langellas "famous people I have known," but a heartfelt love letter to the theater and to the days when stars were stars, not merely celebrities." (Kirkus Reviews) "Rarely have I read a book about celebrities that is as insightful, candid, revealing, and as well-written as this one. Frank Langellas memoir is not the usual author's ego trip, but rather his remembrances of the many accomplished men and women that he has come to know." (Gay Talese) "A delightfully unabashed page-turner about people we wish we had known in the throes of work, love, and growing old." (A. R. Gurney, award-winning playwright) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frank Langella) Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:35:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dropped-Names-Audiobook/B007NKYDEY thebookvoice.com 09:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dropped Names Subtitle: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them Author: Frank Langella Narrator: Frank Langella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight in a small Mexican village; Elizabeth Taylor devouring homemade pasta and tenderly wrapping him in her pashmina scarf; streaking for Sir Laurence Olivier in a drafty English castle; terrifying a dozing Jackie Onassis; carrying an unconscious Montgomery Clift to safety on a dark New York City street. Captured forever in a unique memoir, Frank Langella's myriad encounters with some of the past century's most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and utterly irresistible. With sharp wit and a perceptive eye, Mr. Langella takes us with him into the private worlds and privileged lives of movie stars, presidents, royalty, literary lions, the social elite, and the greats of the Broadway stage. What, for instance, was Jack Kennedy doing on that coffee table? Why did the Queen Mother need Mr. Langella's help? When was Paul Mellon going to pay him money owed? How did Brooke Astor lose her virginity? Why was Robert Mitchum singing Gilbert & Sullivan patter songs at top volume, and what did Marilyn Monroe say to him that helped change the course of his life? Through these shared experiences, we learn something, too, of Mr. Langella's personal journey from the age of 15 to the present. Dropped Names is, like its subjects, riveting and unforgettable. Critic Reviews: "Engaging.... Not just Langellas "famous people I have known," but a heartfelt love letter to the theater and to the days when stars were stars, not merely celebrities." (Kirkus Reviews) "Rarely have I read a book about celebrities that is as insightful, candid, revealing, and as well-written as this one. Frank Langellas memoir is not the usual author's ego trip, but rather his remembrances of the many accomplished men and women that he has come to know." (Gay Talese) "A delightfully unabashed page-turner about people we wish we had known in the throes of work, love, and growing old." (A. R. Gurney, award-winning playwright) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dropped Names Subtitle: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them Author: Frank Langella Narrator: Frank Langella Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight in a small Mexican village; Elizabeth Taylor devouring homemade pasta and tenderly wrapping him in her pashmina scarf; streaking for Sir Laurence Olivier in a drafty English castle; terrifying a dozing Jackie Onassis; carrying an unconscious Montgomery Clift to safety on a dark New York City street. Captured forever in a unique memoir, Frank Langella's myriad encounters with some of the past century's most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and utterly irresistible. With sharp wit and a perceptive eye, Mr. Langella takes us with him into the private worlds and privileged lives of movie stars, presidents, royalty, literary lions, the social elite, and the greats of the Broadway stage. What, for instance, was Jack Kennedy doing on that coffee table? Why did the Queen Mother need Mr. Langella's help? When was Paul Mellon going to pay him money owed? How did Brooke Astor lose her virginity? Why was Robert Mitchum singing Gilbert & Sullivan patter songs at top volume, and what did Marilyn Monroe say to him that helped change the course of his life? Through these shared experiences, we learn something, too, of Mr. Langella's personal journey from the age of 15 to the present. Dropped Names is, like its subjects, riveting and unforgettable. Critic Reviews: "Engaging.... Not just Langellas "famous people I have known," but a heartfelt love letter to the theater and to the days when stars were stars, not merely celebrities." (Kirkus Reviews) "Rarely have I read a book about celebrities that is as insightful, candid, revealing, and as well-written as this one. Frank Langellas memoir is not the usual author's ego trip, but rather his remembrances of the many accomplished men and women that he has come to know." (Gay Talese) "A delightfully unabashed page-turner about people we wish we had known in the throes of work, love, and growing old." (A. R. Gurney, award-winning playwright) Members Reviews: Delightful I thought this book would be a little like listening to a grocery store tabloid but it wasn???t. Langella gives a well written, insightful and sensitive voice to some great stories he shared with other famous people. That is not to say he takes the warts off,,, not even for himself. Not only are his memories told in almost elegant prose but his narration is splendid I must admit that I???ve been in love with Mr. Langella since I saw The Twelve Chairs and again when I saw the Sphinx (he says it was a stinker but I loved it) I gave up dreams of marrying Capt. Von Trapp for him. I turned away from John Lennon and oh so many others for him. Yet odd as it might seem, he seems to have had close if not intimate relationships with everyone on the planet except me! How could that be? :::sigh::: Cruel. Downright brutal Still, it???s a delightful memoir of a fascinating and fortunate life Very Enjoyable Not as "sexy" as its billing--or, rather, it was more discreet than I expected. Which I actually appreciated. Made it seem much classier. I felt the author was being honest and sincere, no more and no less. He evaluated everyone for their good and bad traits alike. As a professional (technical and business) writer I am sensitive to bias and loaded language. Mr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Blame-Dennis-Hopper-Audiobook/B01994SLWQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Blame Dennis Hopper Subtitle: And Other Stories from a Life Lived in and out of the Movies Author: Illeana Douglas Narrator: Illeana Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1969, Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider and were transformed. Taking Dennis Hopper's words - "That's what it's all about, man" - to heart, they abandoned their comfortable upper-middle-class life and gave Illeana a childhood filled with hippies, goats, free spirits, and free love. Illeana writes, "Since it was all out of my control, I began to think of my life as a movie, with a Dennis Hopper-like father at the center of it." I Blame Dennis Hopper is a rollicking, funny, at times tender exploration of the way movies can change our lives. With crackling humor and a full heart, Douglas describes how a good Liza Minnelli impression helped her land her first gig and how Rudy Vallee taught her the meaning of being a show biz trouper. From her first experience being on set with her grandfather and mentor - two-time Academy Award-winning actor Melvyn Douglas - to the moment she was discovered by Martin Scorsese to starring in movies alongside Robert DeNiro, Nicole Kidman, and Ethan Hawke to becoming an award-winning writer, director, and producer in her own right, I Blame Dennis Hopper is an irresistible love letter to movies and filmmaking. Critic Reviews: "The author's warm portraits and disarming honesty infuse the memoir with an endearing sweetness and charm." ( Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Illeana Douglas) Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:08:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Blame-Dennis-Hopper-Audiobook/B01994SLWQ thebookvoice.com 09:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Blame Dennis Hopper Subtitle: And Other Stories from a Life Lived in and out of the Movies Author: Illeana Douglas Narrator: Illeana Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1969, Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider and were transformed. Taking Dennis Hopper's words - "That's what it's all about, man" - to heart, they abandoned their comfortable upper-middle-class life and gave Illeana a childhood filled with hippies, goats, free spirits, and free love. Illeana writes, "Since it was all out of my control, I began to think of my life as a movie, with a Dennis Hopper-like father at the center of it." I Blame Dennis Hopper is a rollicking, funny, at times tender exploration of the way movies can change our lives. With crackling humor and a full heart, Douglas describes how a good Liza Minnelli impression helped her land her first gig and how Rudy Vallee taught her the meaning of being a show biz trouper. From her first experience being on set with her grandfather and mentor - two-time Academy Award-winning actor Melvyn Douglas - to the moment she was discovered by Martin Scorsese to starring in movies alongside Robert DeNiro, Nicole Kidman, and Ethan Hawke to becoming an award-winning writer, director, and producer in her own right, I Blame Dennis Hopper is an irresistible love letter to movies and filmmaking. Critic Reviews: "The author's warm portraits and disarming honesty infuse the memoir with an endearing sweetness and charm." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Blame Dennis Hopper Subtitle: And Other Stories from a Life Lived in and out of the Movies Author: Illeana Douglas Narrator: Illeana Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1969, Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider and were transformed. Taking Dennis Hopper's words - "That's what it's all about, man" - to heart, they abandoned their comfortable upper-middle-class life and gave Illeana a childhood filled with hippies, goats, free spirits, and free love. Illeana writes, "Since it was all out of my control, I began to think of my life as a movie, with a Dennis Hopper-like father at the center of it." I Blame Dennis Hopper is a rollicking, funny, at times tender exploration of the way movies can change our lives. With crackling humor and a full heart, Douglas describes how a good Liza Minnelli impression helped her land her first gig and how Rudy Vallee taught her the meaning of being a show biz trouper. From her first experience being on set with her grandfather and mentor - two-time Academy Award-winning actor Melvyn Douglas - to the moment she was discovered by Martin Scorsese to starring in movies alongside Robert DeNiro, Nicole Kidman, and Ethan Hawke to becoming an award-winning writer, director, and producer in her own right, I Blame Dennis Hopper is an irresistible love letter to movies and filmmaking. Critic Reviews: "The author's warm portraits and disarming honesty infuse the memoir with an endearing sweetness and charm." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Loved Every Moment of this Book! What did you love best about I Blame Dennis Hopper? This book is a masterful blend of writing and performance. I got all wrapped up in Illeana's JOY--from her hilarious childhood memories to her passion for acting and movies. It was all so entertaining, full of emotional truth and inspiring depth. What was one of the most memorable moments of I Blame Dennis Hopper? Just one--there were so many! How about her first audition, when she sings "Maybe This Time" in the Key of Liza--inspired by Liza Minnelli in "Cabaret". Which scene was your favorite? Again, tough to pick a favorite among so many goodies. The meeting Marlon Brando chapter was gasp-inspiring. And her first meeting with Roddy McDowall was really rich. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Again, so many! I really loved the moments where she faced obstacles head on and met them with great courage--from her chutzpah at that first audition, to filming "Alive" under harrowing conditions, to blurting out her truth to Brando. Any additional comments? I've long been a fan of Illeana Douglas, the actress. Now I'm a fan of Illeana, the writer. I was so captivated by this book, I'd circle extra blocks to listen to it while driving, ignored the husband to stay up late at night and hear more of her stories. It ranks up there as one of the top memoirs I've ever heard or read. Awesome. for movie lovers if you are a movie buff like me, this book is a must read. Ms Douglas knows her stuff and did a wonderful job reading. I want this lady to be my new BFF! Brilliant read! Where does I Blame Dennis Hopper rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's up there. I laughed out loud with Billy Crystal and this is a close second... What was one of the most memorable moments of I Blame Dennis Hopper? IIleana does have a gift for recounting stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/James-Stewart-Audiobook/B002V8MZH0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Stewart Subtitle: A Biography Author: Donald Dewey Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the most penetrating and in-depth biography yet written about the beloved screen icon, award-winning author Donald Dewey delves beneath the persona into the usually unremarked turmoil of the actor's private life and behind the earnest Capraesque image so often accepted as the Stewart identity. He draws upon extensive research and nearly 200 interviews to follow Stewart from his hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and a childhood shaped by a strong-willed father, to the fateful encounter at Princeton University with actress Margaret Sullavan, to his first professional theatrical experiences on Cape Cod and the forging of a remarkable life-long friendship with Henry Fonda in New York, to his unexpected stardom at MGM. ©1996 Donald Dewey; (P)1997 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Going beyond biography, Donald Dewey captures the wistful America of the 1940s and '50s and the screen icon who symbolized it....With polished ease and impeccable pacing." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donald Dewey) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:44:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/James-Stewart-Audiobook/B002V8MZH0 thebookvoice.com 18:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Stewart Subtitle: A Biography Author: Donald Dewey Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the most penetrating and in-depth biography yet written about the beloved screen icon, award-winning author Donald Dewey delves beneath the persona into the usually unremarked turmoil of the actor's private life and behind the earnest Capraesque image so often accepted as the Stewart identity. He draws upon extensive research and nearly 200 interviews to follow Stewart from his hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and a childhood shaped by a strong-willed father, to the fateful encounter at Princeton University with actress Margaret Sullavan, to his first professional theatrical experiences on Cape Cod and the forging of a remarkable life-long friendship with Henry Fonda in New York, to his unexpected stardom at MGM. ©1996 Donald Dewey; (P)1997 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Going beyond biography, Donald Dewey captures the wistful America of the 1940s and '50s and the screen icon who symbolized it....With polished ease and impeccable pacing." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Stewart Subtitle: A Biography Author: Donald Dewey Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the most penetrating and in-depth biography yet written about the beloved screen icon, award-winning author Donald Dewey delves beneath the persona into the usually unremarked turmoil of the actor's private life and behind the earnest Capraesque image so often accepted as the Stewart identity. He draws upon extensive research and nearly 200 interviews to follow Stewart from his hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and a childhood shaped by a strong-willed father, to the fateful encounter at Princeton University with actress Margaret Sullavan, to his first professional theatrical experiences on Cape Cod and the forging of a remarkable life-long friendship with Henry Fonda in New York, to his unexpected stardom at MGM. ©1996 Donald Dewey; (P)1997 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Going beyond biography, Donald Dewey captures the wistful America of the 1940s and '50s and the screen icon who symbolized it....With polished ease and impeccable pacing." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Love Jimmy Stewart This audio book would have gotten 5 Stars if not for the hour and a half that starts this story....holy smokes....it lends nothing to the story of Jimmy Stewart. I have read 4 of the Stewart Bios over the last 20 years and this is by far the most in depth and most interesting - save the 1st hour or so - of them all. I particularly enjoyed learning about his youth and discovering where his values came from. Highly recomend but skip the first hour or so. A bit anti-intellectual This biography might be better if the author were not so critical of Stewart's values of work and discipline. Apparently, this author views the Scots-Irish as about a foot less intolerant than the Klan. The guy is also quite unfortunately anti-intellectual, taking gratuitous pot-shots at academic material that he obviously does not understand or where he has clearly missed the point. Most of the negativity is not necessary and produces a kind of ambivalent view even of Stewart himself. A touching and honest portrayal of a great star. James Stewart was and is one of the best loved movie stars of all time.A biography of this complex and very private man was a monumental task, but author Donald Dewey managed to create a portrait that not only reveals the real Stewart, but pays tribute to the man and his art.It is full of great insider tidbits to please any hollywood trivia buff, as well as many unknown facts about the young Stewart. Stewart's movies are summarized and analyzed, but Dewey is careful not to let the book become one long movie review.All in all,this is a well done and complete biography. An excellent book. Be Prepaired! I am a big fan of Jimmy Stewart and I was looking forward to this book! What I was not prepaired for was the negative attitude the author had toward Jimmy Stewart. After the first hour and a half all I could think was 1) why did Donald Dewey even bother writting this book if he hates JS so much. and 2) I really hated myself for wasting my money on buying this book. But, after you get thru the 1.5 hour overview of his life and you get into the details of Jimmy's life the book becomes much more enjoyable. If you buy the book do yourself a favor and skip thru the first 1.5 hours and you will enjoy the details of his life much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Prince-Philip-Audiobook/B01AYBZMCA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prince Philip Subtitle: The Queen's Devoted Companion Author: Robert Jobson, Go Entertain Narrator: Linda Roper Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-16 Publisher: Go Entertainment Group Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Never just a figurehead, always a driving force, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has relished every challenge in his illustrious life. The longest-serving consort to a British monarch in history, his support for his wife and sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, is unwavering. Explore Prince Philip's role as one half of one of the most celebrated and enduring partnerships of modern times in this fascinating publication. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Jobson) Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:28:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Prince-Philip-Audiobook/B01AYBZMCA thebookvoice.com 01:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prince Philip Subtitle: The Queen's Devoted Companion Author: Robert Jobson, Go Entertain Narrator: Linda Roper Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-16 Publisher: Go Entertainment Group Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Never just a figurehead, always a driving force, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has relished every challenge in his illustrious life. The longest-serving consort to a British monarch in history, his support for his wife and sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, is unwavering. Explore Prince Philip's role as one half of one of the most celebrated and enduring partnerships of modern times in this fascinating publication. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prince Philip Subtitle: The Queen's Devoted Companion Author: Robert Jobson, Go Entertain Narrator: Linda Roper Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-16 Publisher: Go Entertainment Group Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Never just a figurehead, always a driving force, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has relished every challenge in his illustrious life. The longest-serving consort to a British monarch in history, his support for his wife and sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, is unwavering. Explore Prince Philip's role as one half of one of the most celebrated and enduring partnerships of modern times in this fascinating publication. Members Reviews: all about Elizabeth, not much Phillip blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah boring dull yuck uninformative not much about Philip A bit too colorized a portrait Sometimes a generous and dignified portrait such as this misses it's most noble attribution by glossing over the more arduous parts of the hero's journey. Fascinating! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would definitely recommend this audiobook to friends, especially ones interested in English history. Linda Roper's accent is perfect for telling this story. What did you like best about this story? History had never been my favorite subject, but this audiobook was so fascinating, it changed my stance on history. In the past, I had not followed the history of Prince Philip and I was fascinated by his noble character and how devoted he was to Queen Elizabeth. If only every woman had a Prince like him! The story is also about Queen Elizabeth as well as other members of the family. I'm not much for words, but I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Queen Elizabeth's noble Prince and their life together background of a "royal" you don't think about Would you listen to Prince Philip again? Why? Yes, he is mostly in the background compared to the Queen, but if he comes into the news on his own, eventually, then I would go back and listen to this to remind myself of his early years, before they married. The voice was good- very cultured, elegant, refined. "Proper". Have you listened to any of Linda Ropers other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to "Toddy The Tomcat", which was a cute, lighthearted children's rhyme audiobook, but done with messages and wisdom for young children, and I listened to "The Girl With the Green Tinted Hair"- this was for a young adult audience, done with a magical, wonderful voice performance- the author's words are simple, and telling a story that is fantasy, but it covers a sweeping statement- I needed to listen to this twice in order to absorb the message, and I am not even sure I got it, even at the end. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It was pretty easy to listen to all the way through; nothing heavy or "dark". I liked the narrator's voice and how it made the words flow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Crossroads-Audiobook/B002V1O51Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossroads Subtitle: The Eric Clapton Story Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Of the many living musical icons from the tempestuous 60s, Eric Clapton is perhaps the most enduring and talented. From his early stints with the Yardbirds and John Mayall as well as Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton has proven he is a blues master. Here is the untold story of the little boy from Ripley who rose through the ranks to become a true original. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Geoffrey Giuliano writes and presents this broad overview of the life and musical accomplishments of blues legend Eric Clapton. Giulianos bright, clear narration kicks off this audiobiography, and is complemented by a wide variety of interviews with Claptons friends, families, and professional contemporaries, each of whom adds an exciting facet to this fascinating portrait of a hugely influential 20th-century musician. With the help of these interviews, Giuliano addresses both Claptons early life and his rise to fame, as well as the context of his success and the resounding impact which he and his work have had on modern music. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geoffrey Giuliano) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:14:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Crossroads-Audiobook/B002V1O51Q thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossroads Subtitle: The Eric Clapton Story Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Of the many living musical icons from the tempestuous 60s, Eric Clapton is perhaps the most enduring and talented. From his early stints with the Yardbirds and John Mayall as well as Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton has proven he is a blues master. Here is the untold story of the little boy from Ripley who rose through the ranks to become a true original. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Geoffrey Giuliano writes and presents this broad overview of the life and musical accomplishments of blues legend Eric Clapton. Giulianos bright, clear narration kicks off this audiobiography, and is complemented by a wide variety of interviews with Claptons friends, families, and professional contemporaries, each of whom adds an exciting facet to this fascinating portrait of a hugely influential 20th-century musician. With the help of these interviews, Giuliano addresses both Claptons early life and his rise to fame, as well as the context of his success and the resounding impact which he and his work have had on modern music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossroads Subtitle: The Eric Clapton Story Author: Geoffrey Giuliano Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Of the many living musical icons from the tempestuous 60s, Eric Clapton is perhaps the most enduring and talented. From his early stints with the Yardbirds and John Mayall as well as Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton has proven he is a blues master. Here is the untold story of the little boy from Ripley who rose through the ranks to become a true original. ©2009 Audio Holdings, LLC; (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Geoffrey Giuliano writes and presents this broad overview of the life and musical accomplishments of blues legend Eric Clapton. Giulianos bright, clear narration kicks off this audiobiography, and is complemented by a wide variety of interviews with Claptons friends, families, and professional contemporaries, each of whom adds an exciting facet to this fascinating portrait of a hugely influential 20th-century musician. With the help of these interviews, Giuliano addresses both Claptons early life and his rise to fame, as well as the context of his success and the resounding impact which he and his work have had on modern music. Members Reviews: Great Bio. Excellent narrator. well done and very informative. love Jack Bruce and Ginger Bakers input on Eric Clapton. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow-Audiobook/B00OYFVEFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Subtitle: My Life Author: Sophia Loren Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her first memoir, the Academy Award-winning actress Sophia Loren tells her incredible life story from the struggles of her childhood in war-torn Naples to her life as a screen legend, icon of elegance, and devoted mother. In her acting career spanning more than six decades, Sophia Loren became known for her striking beauty and dramatic roles with famed costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, and Paul Newman. The luminous Italian movie star was the first artist to win an Oscar for a foreign language performance, after which she continued a vibrant and varied career that took her from Hollywood to Paris to Italy - and back to Hollywood. In Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Loren shares vivid memories of work, love, and family with winning candor. Born in 1934 and growing up in World War II Italy, Loren's life of glamour and success was preceded by years of poverty and hardship, when she lived in her grandparents' house with her single mother and sister, and endured near starvation. She shares how she blossomed from a toothpick-thin girl into a beautiful woman seemingly overnight, getting her start by winning a beauty pageant; and how her first Hollywood film, The Pride and the Passion, ignited a high-profile romance with Cary Grant, who would vie with her mentor, friend, frequent producer, and lover Carlo Ponti to become her husband. Loren also reveals her long-held desire to become a mother, the disappointments she suffered, the ultimate joy of having two sons, and her happiness as a mother and grandmother. From trying times to triumphant ones, this scintillating autobiography paints a multi-dimensional portrait of the woman behind the celebrity, beginning each chapter with a letter, photograph, or object that prompts her memories. Her wise and candid voice speaks from the pages with riveting detail and sharp humor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophia Loren) Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:29:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow-Audiobook/B00OYFVEFW thebookvoice.com 10:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Subtitle: My Life Author: Sophia Loren Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her first memoir, the Academy Award-winning actress Sophia Loren tells her incredible life story from the struggles of her childhood in war-torn Naples to her life as a screen legend, icon of elegance, and devoted mother. In her acting career spanning more than six decades, Sophia Loren became known for her striking beauty and dramatic roles with famed costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, and Paul Newman. The luminous Italian movie star was the first artist to win an Oscar for a foreign language performance, after which she continued a vibrant and varied career that took her from Hollywood to Paris to Italy - and back to Hollywood. In Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Loren shares vivid memories of work, love, and family with winning candor. Born in 1934 and growing up in World War II Italy, Loren's life of glamour and success was preceded by years of poverty and hardship, when she lived in her grandparents' house with her single mother and sister, and endured near starvation. She shares how she blossomed from a toothpick-thin girl into a beautiful woman seemingly overnight, getting her start by winning a beauty pageant; and how her first Hollywood film, The Pride and the Passion, ignited a high-profile romance with Cary Grant, who would vie with her mentor, friend, frequent producer, and lover Carlo Ponti to become her husband. Loren also reveals her long-held desire to become a mother, the disappointments she suffered, the ultimate joy of having two sons, and her happiness as a mother and grandmother. From trying times to triumphant ones, this scintillating autobiography paints a multi-dimensional portrait of the woman behind the celebrity, beginning each chapter with a letter, photograph, or object that prompts her memories. Her wise and candid voice speaks from the pages with riveting detail and sharp humor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Subtitle: My Life Author: Sophia Loren Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In her first memoir, the Academy Award-winning actress Sophia Loren tells her incredible life story from the struggles of her childhood in war-torn Naples to her life as a screen legend, icon of elegance, and devoted mother. In her acting career spanning more than six decades, Sophia Loren became known for her striking beauty and dramatic roles with famed costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, and Paul Newman. The luminous Italian movie star was the first artist to win an Oscar for a foreign language performance, after which she continued a vibrant and varied career that took her from Hollywood to Paris to Italy - and back to Hollywood. In Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Loren shares vivid memories of work, love, and family with winning candor. Born in 1934 and growing up in World War II Italy, Loren's life of glamour and success was preceded by years of poverty and hardship, when she lived in her grandparents' house with her single mother and sister, and endured near starvation. She shares how she blossomed from a toothpick-thin girl into a beautiful woman seemingly overnight, getting her start by winning a beauty pageant; and how her first Hollywood film, The Pride and the Passion, ignited a high-profile romance with Cary Grant, who would vie with her mentor, friend, frequent producer, and lover Carlo Ponti to become her husband. Loren also reveals her long-held desire to become a mother, the disappointments she suffered, the ultimate joy of having two sons, and her happiness as a mother and grandmother. From trying times to triumphant ones, this scintillating autobiography paints a multi-dimensional portrait of the woman behind the celebrity, beginning each chapter with a letter, photograph, or object that prompts her memories. Her wise and candid voice speaks from the pages with riveting detail and sharp humor. Members Reviews: Worthwhile for anyone who doesn't know the details What did you like best about Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow? What did you like least? I really enjoyed the stories of working on films, the process on set, the development of her own talent as an actor, and the memories of all the actors she worked with. The downside is there is a sense of her not wanting to be rude or gossipy and she stays on the surface of most of her relationships personal or professional: in life this is one of her great qualities, but it doesn't make for compelling reading (or listening in this case). What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) A sweet feeling of satisfaction. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Cassandra Campbell? Campbell made me wish I had read the book instead. She's good at her job, but her wispy voice and slightly pretentious manner of pronouncing Italian words is at odds with the fiery and bold voice that Loren always spoke with (and writes with here). It's a shame to not have the book read by the author and I recommend people enjoy this one on the page. Was Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow worth the listening time? No. Love Sophia Loren Good book about the amazing life of an amazing woman. If you like her I would absolutely recommend it. Loved. Sophia Loren; Beauty for Life Would you consider the audio edition of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow to be better than the print version? I love listening to books as opposed to reading them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Walter-Matthau-Audiobook/B00XDAHDX6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Walter Matthau Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Allison McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Includes Matthau's own quotes about his life and career. "Every actor looks all his life for a part that will combine his talents with his personality.... The Odd Couple was mine. That was the plutonium I needed. It all started happening after that." (Walter Matthau) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Walter Matthau is probably best-remembered for his films with Jack Lemmon, but he was clearly an established actor in Hollywood by the time they appeared in their first film together. Before his movies with Lemmon, Matthau most often played shady criminals in dramatic films, and his character in Elia Kazan's A Face in the Crowd (1957) offers one of the best examples. Matthau's major breakthrough did not occur until 1965, when he starred in the stage production of The Odd Couple, which was later adapted into the film that might be the duo's best known movie together. In several of their movies, viewers witness all of the core elements of the Lemmon-Matthau dynamic. Lemmon plays the straight man to Matthau's shadier, conniving character, and a sharp contrast exists between the two. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 11 May 2015 03:12:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Walter-Matthau-Audiobook/B00XDAHDX6 thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Walter Matthau Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Allison McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Includes Matthau's own quotes about his life and career. "Every actor looks all his life for a part that will combine his talents with his personality.... The Odd Couple was mine. That was the plutonium I needed. It all started happening after that." (Walter Matthau) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Walter Matthau is probably best-remembered for his films with Jack Lemmon, but he was clearly an established actor in Hollywood by the time they appeared in their first film together. Before his movies with Lemmon, Matthau most often played shady criminals in dramatic films, and his character in Elia Kazan's A Face in the Crowd (1957) offers one of the best examples. Matthau's major breakthrough did not occur until 1965, when he starred in the stage production of The Odd Couple, which was later adapted into the film that might be the duo's best known movie together. In several of their movies, viewers witness all of the core elements of the Lemmon-Matthau dynamic. Lemmon plays the straight man to Matthau's shadier, conniving character, and a sharp contrast exists between the two. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Walter Matthau Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Allison McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Includes Matthau's own quotes about his life and career. "Every actor looks all his life for a part that will combine his talents with his personality.... The Odd Couple was mine. That was the plutonium I needed. It all started happening after that." (Walter Matthau) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Walter Matthau is probably best-remembered for his films with Jack Lemmon, but he was clearly an established actor in Hollywood by the time they appeared in their first film together. Before his movies with Lemmon, Matthau most often played shady criminals in dramatic films, and his character in Elia Kazan's A Face in the Crowd (1957) offers one of the best examples. Matthau's major breakthrough did not occur until 1965, when he starred in the stage production of The Odd Couple, which was later adapted into the film that might be the duo's best known movie together. In several of their movies, viewers witness all of the core elements of the Lemmon-Matthau dynamic. Lemmon plays the straight man to Matthau's shadier, conniving character, and a sharp contrast exists between the two. Members Reviews: Walter Matthau, what I did not know I have read other Charles River Editors American Legends boo before, and this was fascinating read as well. There was quite a lot that I had not known about Mr. Matthau, as he was a very private person. I do recommend this, and the other American Legends books. One Star Excellent job. Recommend Very interesting quick read with good information. Recommend if looking for a quick read. Four Stars Always enjoyed his work. Happy to know more about the man. Three Stars Light, quick overview of their life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Whatever-You-Say-I-Am-Audiobook/B002V0QXSA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever You Say I Am Subtitle: The Life and Times of Eminem Author: Anthony Bozza Narrator: Josh Hamilton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Who could have predicted that in a mere two years, Eminem would become the most reviled and controversial hip-hop figure ever? Or that twelve months after that, Eminem would sit firmly at the pinnacle of American celebrity, a Grammy winner many times over and the recipient of an Oscar? Since their first meeting, Bozza has been given a level of access to Eminem that no other journalist has enjoyed. In Whatever You Say I Am, never-before-published excerpts from Bozza's interviews with Eminem are combined with the insight of hip-hop figures, music critics and journalists to look behind the mask of this enigmatic celebrity. With an eye toward Eminem's place in American popular culture, Bozza creates a thoughtful portrait of one of the most successful artists of our time. This is more than a biography of a thoroughly well-documented life. It is a close-up look at a conflicted figure who has somehow spoken to the heart of America. Critic Reviews: "Bozza's unprecedented access to Mathers then and now has given rise to one of the only fully honest accounts of the now brilliant star." (Publishers Weekly) "Compelling." (The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Bozza) Fri, 17 Oct 2003 13:21:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Whatever-You-Say-I-Am-Audiobook/B002V0QXSA thebookvoice.com 05:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever You Say I Am Subtitle: The Life and Times of Eminem Author: Anthony Bozza Narrator: Josh Hamilton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Who could have predicted that in a mere two years, Eminem would become the most reviled and controversial hip-hop figure ever? Or that twelve months after that, Eminem would sit firmly at the pinnacle of American celebrity, a Grammy winner many times over and the recipient of an Oscar? Since their first meeting, Bozza has been given a level of access to Eminem that no other journalist has enjoyed. In Whatever You Say I Am, never-before-published excerpts from Bozza's interviews with Eminem are combined with the insight of hip-hop figures, music critics and journalists to look behind the mask of this enigmatic celebrity. With an eye toward Eminem's place in American popular culture, Bozza creates a thoughtful portrait of one of the most successful artists of our time. This is more than a biography of a thoroughly well-documented life. It is a close-up look at a conflicted figure who has somehow spoken to the heart of America. Critic Reviews: "Bozza's unprecedented access to Mathers then and now has given rise to one of the only fully honest accounts of the now brilliant star." (Publishers Weekly) "Compelling." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever You Say I Am Subtitle: The Life and Times of Eminem Author: Anthony Bozza Narrator: Josh Hamilton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Who could have predicted that in a mere two years, Eminem would become the most reviled and controversial hip-hop figure ever? Or that twelve months after that, Eminem would sit firmly at the pinnacle of American celebrity, a Grammy winner many times over and the recipient of an Oscar? Since their first meeting, Bozza has been given a level of access to Eminem that no other journalist has enjoyed. In Whatever You Say I Am, never-before-published excerpts from Bozza's interviews with Eminem are combined with the insight of hip-hop figures, music critics and journalists to look behind the mask of this enigmatic celebrity. With an eye toward Eminem's place in American popular culture, Bozza creates a thoughtful portrait of one of the most successful artists of our time. This is more than a biography of a thoroughly well-documented life. It is a close-up look at a conflicted figure who has somehow spoken to the heart of America. Critic Reviews: "Bozza's unprecedented access to Mathers then and now has given rise to one of the only fully honest accounts of the now brilliant star." (Publishers Weekly) "Compelling." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Not really all about Em This book is a good story on the way eminem has affected rap music, but lacks much information actually about the artist himself. It is well read if you are looking for a book that contains more of a history of rap, and the way a white boy has affected the genre then this is the book you are looking for. If you are looking for the actual story on em's life you arent going to find it here. Like I said it contains mostly history on the genre and quotes about em from critics, definately not what I was looking for. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Appetite-for-Life-Audiobook/B002V59SXC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Life Subtitle: The Biography of Julia Child Author: Noel Riley Fitch Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Julia Child became a household name when she entered the lives of millions of Americans through our hearts and kitchens. Yet few know the richly varied private life that lies behind this icon whose statuesque height and warmly enthused warble have become synonymous with the art of cooking. In this biography, Fitch takes us through her life from her exuberant youth as a high-spirited California girl to her years at Smith College, where Julia was at the center of every prank and party, to her volunteer work with the OSS and to her meeting Paul Child, the man who introduced her to the glories of art, fine French cuisine, and love. A biography of a woman modern before her time, this is the story of a truly American life. ©1997 by Noël Riley Fitch; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Noel Riley Fitch) Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:22:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Appetite-for-Life-Audiobook/B002V59SXC thebookvoice.com 23:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Life Subtitle: The Biography of Julia Child Author: Noel Riley Fitch Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Julia Child became a household name when she entered the lives of millions of Americans through our hearts and kitchens. Yet few know the richly varied private life that lies behind this icon whose statuesque height and warmly enthused warble have become synonymous with the art of cooking. In this biography, Fitch takes us through her life from her exuberant youth as a high-spirited California girl to her years at Smith College, where Julia was at the center of every prank and party, to her volunteer work with the OSS and to her meeting Paul Child, the man who introduced her to the glories of art, fine French cuisine, and love. A biography of a woman modern before her time, this is the story of a truly American life. ©1997 by Noël Riley Fitch; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Life Subtitle: The Biography of Julia Child Author: Noel Riley Fitch Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Julia Child became a household name when she entered the lives of millions of Americans through our hearts and kitchens. Yet few know the richly varied private life that lies behind this icon whose statuesque height and warmly enthused warble have become synonymous with the art of cooking. In this biography, Fitch takes us through her life from her exuberant youth as a high-spirited California girl to her years at Smith College, where Julia was at the center of every prank and party, to her volunteer work with the OSS and to her meeting Paul Child, the man who introduced her to the glories of art, fine French cuisine, and love. A biography of a woman modern before her time, this is the story of a truly American life. ©1997 by Noël Riley Fitch; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: If You Think You Know Julia Child, You Don't ... What did you like best about this story? The depth of the author's research. The Julia Child most everyone knows is perhaps one-tenth of who the woman was and the life she led. For someone who considered herself a late-bloomer, she packed more lives than most into the life she had. What three words best describe Nadia Mays voice? Completely Wrong Here Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, it was hard to stop and I found myself anxious to continue when I had to. Any additional comments? Whoever chose Nadia May and her English voice to narrate the story of Julia Child must have been smoking crack. She's completely wrong, and her mispronunciation of so many commonly known American words, businesses, and food personalities' names is annoying. The mangling never stops, from Ruth Reichl to Spago and on and on and on and on. She's worth putting up for because the story (and depth of the research) is so compelling, but many others would have been better choices. Good book, bad sound The book is comprehensive and well-written. The narrator does a very good job too. My complaint is with the audio quality of this book - it's almost the worst I've experienced in all my several years as a listener. The voice is sometimes muffled, then there a "zip" sound and it's as if the narrator has stepped out of a closet briefly, then "zip" and she's in an echoey bathroom. The sound is never as good as other audiobooks. Hopefully this won't prevent your enjoyment of the book, but it IS distracting. More than I wanted to know Julia's life is indeed interesting. I was overwhelmed with the descriptions of food preparation, dinner party guests and other details bogging down the story. This book is one that could use a good abridgement. Inspirations from a legend. Yes, this audio book is long. But how can anyone possibly abridge the life of this legend? She's my hero, a person who was an independent female before the word feminist was coined. This audio is the kind you would listen to in segments over a few months and maybe come back to listen to over the years. It is very detailed and long, but she's had a very interesting and long life. To anyone she's inspired, famous or not, this barely touches the phenomenon we've known as Julia Child. It's worth listening to. pretty good book - terrible, awful recording This book starts out well, but by the end I was bored and I LOVE Julia Child. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Legends-of-Hollywood-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Greta-Garbo-Audiobook/B010BZ3XUM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Greta Garbo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Deborah Fennelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Her instinct, her mastery over the machine, was pure witchcraft. I cannot analyze this woman's acting. I only know that no one else so effectively worked in front of a camera." (Bette Davis) Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. How was she able to transition from silent films to "talkies" so fluidly, giving many of her most decorated performances during the 1930s? While stars like Charlie Chaplin never recovered from cinema's transition to synchronized sound, Garbo flourished, which is made all the more amazing by the fact that she had a foreign accent that could easily have alienated American audiences and threatened her career. Finally, and perhaps most mystifying of all, why would Garbo retire in 1941, at just 36 years of age, and two years removed from Ninotchka, arguably her most acclaimed film? As unique as Greta Garbo and her career were, there is no denying the impact that she had on audiences, both critics and working-class viewers. Not only was she the most lucrative star in the country by 1928, she also provoked awe from some of the most venerable film and cultural theorists, who attempted to articulate exactly what it was about her that proved so arresting. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 25 Jun 2015 06:41:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Legends-of-Hollywood-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Greta-Garbo-Audiobook/B010BZ3XUM thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Greta Garbo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Deborah Fennelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Her instinct, her mastery over the machine, was pure witchcraft. I cannot analyze this woman's acting. I only know that no one else so effectively worked in front of a camera." (Bette Davis) Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. How was she able to transition from silent films to "talkies" so fluidly, giving many of her most decorated performances during the 1930s? While stars like Charlie Chaplin never recovered from cinema's transition to synchronized sound, Garbo flourished, which is made all the more amazing by the fact that she had a foreign accent that could easily have alienated American audiences and threatened her career. Finally, and perhaps most mystifying of all, why would Garbo retire in 1941, at just 36 years of age, and two years removed from Ninotchka, arguably her most acclaimed film? As unique as Greta Garbo and her career were, there is no denying the impact that she had on audiences, both critics and working-class viewers. Not only was she the most lucrative star in the country by 1928, she also provoked awe from some of the most venerable film and cultural theorists, who attempted to articulate exactly what it was about her that proved so arresting. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Greta Garbo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Deborah Fennelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Her instinct, her mastery over the machine, was pure witchcraft. I cannot analyze this woman's acting. I only know that no one else so effectively worked in front of a camera." (Bette Davis) Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. How was she able to transition from silent films to "talkies" so fluidly, giving many of her most decorated performances during the 1930s? While stars like Charlie Chaplin never recovered from cinema's transition to synchronized sound, Garbo flourished, which is made all the more amazing by the fact that she had a foreign accent that could easily have alienated American audiences and threatened her career. Finally, and perhaps most mystifying of all, why would Garbo retire in 1941, at just 36 years of age, and two years removed from Ninotchka, arguably her most acclaimed film? As unique as Greta Garbo and her career were, there is no denying the impact that she had on audiences, both critics and working-class viewers. Not only was she the most lucrative star in the country by 1928, she also provoked awe from some of the most venerable film and cultural theorists, who attempted to articulate exactly what it was about her that proved so arresting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Whitney-I-Knew-Audiobook/B008R1AESM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whitney I Knew Author: BeBe Winans, Tim Willard Narrator: BeBe Winans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here is the Whitney only family would know.... Somewhere outside the glare of the concert spotlights...behind the tawdry entertainment news headlines...beyond the crush of the scandal-seeking paparazzi...lies the truth about Whitney Houston. And few individuals are better qualified to show us that complicated, funny, generous, troubled, extremely loyal Whitney than the friend she called "brother", Bebe Winans. With obvious affection, yet remarkable transparency, Winans opens a window into their 28 years of friendship and family closeness to offer a view of the Whitney only a handful of people knew - the Whitney beyond The Voice. The entertainment press incessantly told us what Whitney did. Now, thanks to this tender, honest account, we understand what she thought and felt. Winans' audio book is a beautifully honest portrait of this astonishingly gifted woman, offering tremendous inspiration and a deeper understanding of human nature and God's grace. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (BeBe Winans) Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:30:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Whitney-I-Knew-Audiobook/B008R1AESM thebookvoice.com 05:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whitney I Knew Author: BeBe Winans, Tim Willard Narrator: BeBe Winans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here is the Whitney only family would know.... Somewhere outside the glare of the concert spotlights...behind the tawdry entertainment news headlines...beyond the crush of the scandal-seeking paparazzi...lies the truth about Whitney Houston. And few individuals are better qualified to show us that complicated, funny, generous, troubled, extremely loyal Whitney than the friend she called "brother", Bebe Winans. With obvious affection, yet remarkable transparency, Winans opens a window into their 28 years of friendship and family closeness to offer a view of the Whitney only a handful of people knew - the Whitney beyond The Voice. The entertainment press incessantly told us what Whitney did. Now, thanks to this tender, honest account, we understand what she thought and felt. Winans' audio book is a beautifully honest portrait of this astonishingly gifted woman, offering tremendous inspiration and a deeper understanding of human nature and God's grace. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whitney I Knew Author: BeBe Winans, Tim Willard Narrator: BeBe Winans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Here is the Whitney only family would know.... Somewhere outside the glare of the concert spotlights...behind the tawdry entertainment news headlines...beyond the crush of the scandal-seeking paparazzi...lies the truth about Whitney Houston. And few individuals are better qualified to show us that complicated, funny, generous, troubled, extremely loyal Whitney than the friend she called "brother", Bebe Winans. With obvious affection, yet remarkable transparency, Winans opens a window into their 28 years of friendship and family closeness to offer a view of the Whitney only a handful of people knew - the Whitney beyond The Voice. The entertainment press incessantly told us what Whitney did. Now, thanks to this tender, honest account, we understand what she thought and felt. Winans' audio book is a beautifully honest portrait of this astonishingly gifted woman, offering tremendous inspiration and a deeper understanding of human nature and God's grace. Members Reviews: Whitney Houston fans will appreciate this book If you could sum up The Whitney I Knew in three words, what would they be? Thank you Bebe! What was one of the most memorable moments of The Whitney I Knew? The honsety in the fact that he did not approve of Bobby Brown...not as a person, but as a match for Whitney. Not because Bobby was "a bad person" , he was just not the one for her. No ill words were spoken of Bobby as many in the media have portrayed him to be the root cause of her demise-NOT SO. What aspect of BeBe Winanss performance would you have changed? He seemed to be "reading". It wasn't a nature tone, no nature flow in his voice. I think it may have been the inexperience, not so sure how many narrations he's done (no disrespect intended). Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me sad. It made me feel sorry for Whitney. It also gave much clearer picture of the "industry" and how it has corrupted many young innocent talents. Also, how they can be mismanaged and damaged. Bebe made that very clear for me, and that is sad. Any additional comments? I did enjoy the book. It gave a human side to "The Whitney Houston Story". A side that many may not hear as I have not heard anything like it since her death. I appreciate this book because it does not portray Whitney to be a Saint who had no issues, but it does portray her to be a human. A human who did what humans do when they have situations arise in their life...make choices/decisions. Some choices were good some not so good just like the rest of us. And just like the rest of us for those choices there was a price to pay. At the end of the day, she was beautiful, and had a loving and giving heart . That is what I have chosen to take from this book. If you are a Houston fan, this is definetly an encouraging book for you. If you are not a fan, be ready to accept what I consider to be a thought provoking look at a dynamic young lady who made choices that determined her future and was led astray ONLY BY HERSELF and her decisions... not Bobby Borwn as many have tried to solicit. Very illuminating The real person behind the chaos Is there anything you would change about this book? While I can understand that BeBe Winans really wanted the listeners to hear his story in his words, I found his story to sound less convincing because it sounded like he was just reading the book out loud. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sharon-Osbourne-Extreme-Audiobook/B002V1A06K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharon Osbourne Extreme Author: Sharon Osbourne Narrator: Sharon Osbourne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: She found her soul mate in rock star Ozzy Osbourne, turning his career around and becoming a legendary manager and rock promoter in her own right. But Ozzy's drug-taking and drinking fuelled excesses, which culminated in an attempt to strangle her, making their marriage a white-knuckle ride from the start. Only her devotion to their three children gave her the will to survive. Critic Reviews: "Osbourne is rip-roaring chatty and never boring." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Osbourne) Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:05:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sharon-Osbourne-Extreme-Audiobook/B002V1A06K thebookvoice.com 03:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharon Osbourne Extreme Author: Sharon Osbourne Narrator: Sharon Osbourne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: She found her soul mate in rock star Ozzy Osbourne, turning his career around and becoming a legendary manager and rock promoter in her own right. But Ozzy's drug-taking and drinking fuelled excesses, which culminated in an attempt to strangle her, making their marriage a white-knuckle ride from the start. Only her devotion to their three children gave her the will to survive. Critic Reviews: "Osbourne is rip-roaring chatty and never boring." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharon Osbourne Extreme Author: Sharon Osbourne Narrator: Sharon Osbourne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: She found her soul mate in rock star Ozzy Osbourne, turning his career around and becoming a legendary manager and rock promoter in her own right. But Ozzy's drug-taking and drinking fuelled excesses, which culminated in an attempt to strangle her, making their marriage a white-knuckle ride from the start. Only her devotion to their three children gave her the will to survive. Critic Reviews: "Osbourne is rip-roaring chatty and never boring." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Extreme Ride This book makes an excellent companion book to Ozzy's autobiography. But, more than that, it fills in the blanks that book leaves out. Sharon's life is one gigantic rollercoaster of a ride from day one! What with having the "Godfather of Pop" as a father to her sometimes "nightmarish" marriage to Ozzy. But, despite it all, Sharon comes through with "flying colors." I didn't know what to expect when I first started listening to this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. You come to know Sharon as a person and her personal feelings with each situation in her life. I just wish I had heard of and listened to this book much sooner. The only reason I actually looked this one up was because of Ozzy's book. So I say: don't just listen to this one. Listen to Ozzy's as well. It is like two sides of a puzzle fitting perfectly together. Great book. Great narration. Well-deserving of the five-star rating. Love Her Love you, Sharon Osbourne. You're a riot and I don't think I'll ever get bored of you and your family. I LOVED IT! I loved Sharons Autobiography, , she is one of my all time favorite Ladies, and she tells the story so it makes it that much better! Awesome women!!!!! funny,sad,amazing,honest and wonderful... could not stop listening.. can not wait to listen to other books she has wrote DELIGHTFUL I very much enjoyed this autobiography by Sharon Osborn. I watched the show "The Osborns" on MTW and have always been a fan of Kelly Osborn ... but this book gave me a deeper look into the family that created it all and the amazing woman at the head of it all. WARNING: Sharon has and EXTREME potty mouth. LOL Don't get me wrong I curse like a sailor myself. But I wasn't expecting her to say the F word and the S word in the first three sentences. But by the end of the book I hardly even noticed the cursing. Its just the way Sharon talks. And I love her filfthy mouth! I do have to say that this audio book moved me more than I expected and even drew me to tears in the last few lines. Sharon ends the book on such a touching note that it would bring trears to even the most rigid of individuals. Tears came streaming down my face as she completed her story with a touching moment of clarity in her life. It truly was moving. Thats all I can say. Definitely Read This Book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Evel-Audiobook/B004WKKKR2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evel Subtitle: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author Leigh Montville, this riveting and definitive new biography pulls back the red, white, and blue cape on a cultural icon - and reveals the unknown, complex, and controversial man known to millions around the world as Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship... and in the 1970s, Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated. The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis... but on any given Saturday afternoon, millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Best-selling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana. He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold. Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leigh Montville) Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:60:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Evel-Audiobook/B004WKKKR2 thebookvoice.com 17:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evel Subtitle: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author Leigh Montville, this riveting and definitive new biography pulls back the red, white, and blue cape on a cultural icon - and reveals the unknown, complex, and controversial man known to millions around the world as Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship... and in the 1970s, Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated. The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis... but on any given Saturday afternoon, millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Best-selling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana. He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold. Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evel Subtitle: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author Leigh Montville, this riveting and definitive new biography pulls back the red, white, and blue cape on a cultural icon - and reveals the unknown, complex, and controversial man known to millions around the world as Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship... and in the 1970s, Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated. The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis... but on any given Saturday afternoon, millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Best-selling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana. He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold. Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend. Members Reviews: Evel I enjoyed the book. The writing style was not great but I liked the story. I did have a small issue with the narration. The narrator pronounced the word motorcycle in an unusual way. It almost sounded like meutercycle. It would not have bothered me much except that the word was used many times. It just seems odd to me that the producers would not have corrected him. But it was not a big deal, just a little odd. it's great for listening than reading... Narrator did great job reading this book. He'd maintained Evel's voice at a great constant. I'd tried reading this in print, but kept wishing it get moving. Then I'd decided to listen to this book. Much better idea!! There's a nice surprise at end... winks!! Mortarcycle? Mordecycle? A fantastic book about a fantastic heel of a man. Must read. Narrator CANNOT PRONOUNCE "MOTORCYCLE." good book Lots of things I didn't know about the evil Knievel and I thought I knew it all Great book.incredible story. Great book.incredible story. Evel was unique in many ways. Good or bad, nobody will replace him in the daredevil world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Against-All-Odds-Audiobook/B002UZJRDO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against All Odds Subtitle: My Story Author: Chuck Norris, Ken Abraham Narrator: Michael Norris Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Against All Odds is an inspirational story of how Norris overcame abject poverty from childhood, the effects of his father's alcoholism and desertion of the family, and his own shyness and lack of strength and ability early in his life. Norris writes candidly about how he was able to overcome such obstacles in his life, giving full credit to God. Critic Reviews: "Compelling....This memoir will please those who admire Norris's achievements and conservative activism." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chuck Norris) Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:18:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Against-All-Odds-Audiobook/B002UZJRDO thebookvoice.com 07:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against All Odds Subtitle: My Story Author: Chuck Norris, Ken Abraham Narrator: Michael Norris Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Against All Odds is an inspirational story of how Norris overcame abject poverty from childhood, the effects of his father's alcoholism and desertion of the family, and his own shyness and lack of strength and ability early in his life. Norris writes candidly about how he was able to overcome such obstacles in his life, giving full credit to God. Critic Reviews: "Compelling....This memoir will please those who admire Norris's achievements and conservative activism." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against All Odds Subtitle: My Story Author: Chuck Norris, Ken Abraham Narrator: Michael Norris Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Against All Odds is an inspirational story of how Norris overcame abject poverty from childhood, the effects of his father's alcoholism and desertion of the family, and his own shyness and lack of strength and ability early in his life. Norris writes candidly about how he was able to overcome such obstacles in his life, giving full credit to God. Critic Reviews: "Compelling....This memoir will please those who admire Norris's achievements and conservative activism." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Not bad Chuck comes across as a pretty nice guy, meek and reasonable. If you like his movie and want to know more this is not a bad choice. Interesting story but disappointing audiobook I'm a long time martial artist and fan of Chuck Norris for many years. I have always wanted to learn more about his life and decided to try this book. Although the book was interesting on some level, I feel the combination of poor writing and an even worse performance made it hard to get through. The second half of his book mostly concentrates on his life successes and belief in Jesus. As a whole I found it to be very disappointing, save your credits and read his wiki page instead. A Great Read for Any Chuck Norris Fan I was pleased to listen to this book and was more engaged to it the further it went. It's nice to get some of the back story and learn about the fantastic luck and hard work that has given rise the legendary man that we know from work such as Walker Texas Ranger. Against All Odds (Unabridged) I really enoyed this book too. When Walker Texas Ranger was on TV I watched it all the time. After hearing this book. I have even more respect Chuck Norris. I wish there were more men like him. men that would respect women. God broke the mold when He made Chuck. This is such a good book. I would give it a 10+ if the rating went that high. Chuck Norris is an Amazing Man, and role model. Amazing book about a great book, Christian, and and an example for all of us. He has helped me through his books many times. God Bless You Mr. Norris and your Wife and family. Thank you for all you have done for me Jerry C. Walsh https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Life-So-Far-Audiobook/B002V8OCUS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life So Far Author: Jane Fonda Narrator: Jane Fonda Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Fonda divides her "life so far" into three "acts", writing about her childhood, first films, and marriage to Roger Vadim in Act One. At once a picture emerges: a child born to the acting legend Henry Fonda and the glamorous society princess Frances Seymour. But these early years are also marked by profound sadness: her mother's mental illness and suicide when Jane is 12 years old, her father's emotional distance, and her personal struggle to find her way in the world as a young woman. By her second act, Fonda lays the foundation for her activism, even as her career takes flight. She highlights her struggle to live consciously and authentically while remaining in the public eye as she recounts her marriages to Tom Hayden and Ted Turner, and examines her controversial and defining involvement with the Vietnam War. As her film career grows, Fonda learns to incorporate her roles into a larger vision of what matters most in her life, and in the process she wins two Academy Awards, for Klute and for Coming Home. In Fonda's third act, she is prepared to do the work of a lifetime, to begin living consciously in a way that might inspire others who can learn from her experiences. Surprising, candid, and wonderfully written, Jane Fonda's My Life So Far is filled with universal insights into the personal struggles of women living full and engaged lives. Critic Reviews: "Intriguing, instructive, inspirational personal exploration is enriched by a flawless, captivating author performance. It's her life in her voice - and she delivers." (AudioFile) "Fonda's remembrances...nicely sum up more than 50 years of American history, seen through the eyes of one well-traveled woman." (Publishers Weekly) "Whether you love her or hate her, all but her most venomous critics would have to conclude she has lived a fascinating life. As celebrity books go, this is a good one." (Houston Chronicle) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Fonda) Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:20:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Life-So-Far-Audiobook/B002V8OCUS thebookvoice.com 10:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life So Far Author: Jane Fonda Narrator: Jane Fonda Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Fonda divides her "life so far" into three "acts", writing about her childhood, first films, and marriage to Roger Vadim in Act One. At once a picture emerges: a child born to the acting legend Henry Fonda and the glamorous society princess Frances Seymour. But these early years are also marked by profound sadness: her mother's mental illness and suicide when Jane is 12 years old, her father's emotional distance, and her personal struggle to find her way in the world as a young woman. By her second act, Fonda lays the foundation for her activism, even as her career takes flight. She highlights her struggle to live consciously and authentically while remaining in the public eye as she recounts her marriages to Tom Hayden and Ted Turner, and examines her controversial and defining involvement with the Vietnam War. As her film career grows, Fonda learns to incorporate her roles into a larger vision of what matters most in her life, and in the process she wins two Academy Awards, for Klute and for Coming Home. In Fonda's third act, she is prepared to do the work of a lifetime, to begin living consciously in a way that might inspire others who can learn from her experiences. Surprising, candid, and wonderfully written, Jane Fonda's My Life So Far is filled with universal insights into the personal struggles of women living full and engaged lives. Critic Reviews: "Intriguing, instructive, inspirational personal exploration is enriched by a flawless, captivating author performance. It's her life in her voice - and she delivers." (AudioFile) "Fonda's remembrances...nicely sum up more than 50 years of American history, seen through the eyes of one well-traveled woman." (Publishers Weekly) "Whether you love her or hate her, all but her most venomous critics would have to conclude she has lived a fascinating life. As celebrity books go, this is a good one." (Houston Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life So Far Author: Jane Fonda Narrator: Jane Fonda Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Fonda divides her "life so far" into three "acts", writing about her childhood, first films, and marriage to Roger Vadim in Act One. At once a picture emerges: a child born to the acting legend Henry Fonda and the glamorous society princess Frances Seymour. But these early years are also marked by profound sadness: her mother's mental illness and suicide when Jane is 12 years old, her father's emotional distance, and her personal struggle to find her way in the world as a young woman. By her second act, Fonda lays the foundation for her activism, even as her career takes flight. She highlights her struggle to live consciously and authentically while remaining in the public eye as she recounts her marriages to Tom Hayden and Ted Turner, and examines her controversial and defining involvement with the Vietnam War. As her film career grows, Fonda learns to incorporate her roles into a larger vision of what matters most in her life, and in the process she wins two Academy Awards, for Klute and for Coming Home. In Fonda's third act, she is prepared to do the work of a lifetime, to begin living consciously in a way that might inspire others who can learn from her experiences. Surprising, candid, and wonderfully written, Jane Fonda's My Life So Far is filled with universal insights into the personal struggles of women living full and engaged lives. Critic Reviews: "Intriguing, instructive, inspirational personal exploration is enriched by a flawless, captivating author performance. It's her life in her voice - and she delivers." (AudioFile) "Fonda's remembrances...nicely sum up more than 50 years of American history, seen through the eyes of one well-traveled woman." (Publishers Weekly) "Whether you love her or hate her, all but her most venomous critics would have to conclude she has lived a fascinating life. As celebrity books go, this is a good one." (Houston Chronicle) Members Reviews: An Honest Look at One's Life Some of the extremely negative reviews of "My Life So Far" were very obvious written by people who have NOT read the book. Instead, these "reviewers" are judging the author "Hanoi Jane" Now for the book: what a read!!! Whoever would have guessed that underneath the immensely talented, strong, sensitive, beautiful, entrepeneurial Jane Fonda existed a depressed and tortured soul. And what fortitude it took to reveal the details of "the other Jane's" real life: gut-wrenching, eye-opening, tragic and hopeful. Most surprisingly, we realizing that the gutsy, joyful, healthy Jane we thought we knew is as legitimate and real as the emotional wreck we never saw. I'm sure that money was not out of consideration as a motivating factor in writing this autobiography, but there is also an honest, palpable need to reach out to others that leaps off of every page. The adage "never judge a book by its cover" has never applied more accurately than to Jane Fonda, in more ways than one. A compelling listen, even if you're not a fan. Jane Fonda tells us that she didn't see herself as the daughter of a famous American movie star, but rather as the daughter of a father who was distant and not at all nourishing. There isn't anything Ms. Fonda doesn't reveal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Elizabeth-Audiobook/B002V8HGVA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Lynne Maclean Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For more than six decades, she has been part of our lives. An American icon, Elizabeth Taylor has been surrounded by fame and notoriety since childhood. Now acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli looks past the tabloid version of Elizabeth's life to the person she really is, and how she evolved from a child star to a woman in her own right. At the heart of this impeccably researched work is the first fully realized portrait of Elizabeth Taylor's family: her canny, controlling mother, who, from the moment she laid eyes on her baby, began plotting her success; and her father, often portrayed as distant, but whose connection with his daughter was far more complex than people knew. As Taraborrelli brings to life the people around Elizabeth and her rise in 1940s Hollywood, he reveals the qualities that made her a star, the associations that put her at the right place at the right time, and the ways in which she was singularly unprepared for life out on her own. While Elizabeth's eight marriages to seven men have been widely publicized, this author examines the psychological and emotional roots of each relationship, including her abusive marriage to Nicky Hilton, her attraction to swashbuckling Mike Todd, and the complex, incendiary Taylor-Burton love affair that continued for decades and never truly died. Finally, Taraborrelli chronicles Elizabeth's most bravura performance of all. Despite the highly public battles with substance abuse and chronic illness, she achieved new success and sustenance in family, friendships, and philanthropy. Elizabeth is the story of a woman you thought you knew and can now finally begin to understand. Critic Reviews: "Taraborrelli's chatty prose (and bite-size chapters) perfectly complement Taylor's glamorous life of highs and lows to create an irresistible and inspiring tale." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. Randy Taraborrelli) Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:32:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Elizabeth-Audiobook/B002V8HGVA thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Lynne Maclean Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For more than six decades, she has been part of our lives. An American icon, Elizabeth Taylor has been surrounded by fame and notoriety since childhood. Now acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli looks past the tabloid version of Elizabeth's life to the person she really is, and how she evolved from a child star to a woman in her own right. At the heart of this impeccably researched work is the first fully realized portrait of Elizabeth Taylor's family: her canny, controlling mother, who, from the moment she laid eyes on her baby, began plotting her success; and her father, often portrayed as distant, but whose connection with his daughter was far more complex than people knew. As Taraborrelli brings to life the people around Elizabeth and her rise in 1940s Hollywood, he reveals the qualities that made her a star, the associations that put her at the right place at the right time, and the ways in which she was singularly unprepared for life out on her own. While Elizabeth's eight marriages to seven men have been widely publicized, this author examines the psychological and emotional roots of each relationship, including her abusive marriage to Nicky Hilton, her attraction to swashbuckling Mike Todd, and the complex, incendiary Taylor-Burton love affair that continued for decades and never truly died. Finally, Taraborrelli chronicles Elizabeth's most bravura performance of all. Despite the highly public battles with substance abuse and chronic illness, she achieved new success and sustenance in family, friendships, and philanthropy. Elizabeth is the story of a woman you thought you knew and can now finally begin to understand. Critic Reviews: "Taraborrelli's chatty prose (and bite-size chapters) perfectly complement Taylor's glamorous life of highs and lows to create an irresistible and inspiring tale." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli Narrator: Lynne Maclean Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For more than six decades, she has been part of our lives. An American icon, Elizabeth Taylor has been surrounded by fame and notoriety since childhood. Now acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli looks past the tabloid version of Elizabeth's life to the person she really is, and how she evolved from a child star to a woman in her own right. At the heart of this impeccably researched work is the first fully realized portrait of Elizabeth Taylor's family: her canny, controlling mother, who, from the moment she laid eyes on her baby, began plotting her success; and her father, often portrayed as distant, but whose connection with his daughter was far more complex than people knew. As Taraborrelli brings to life the people around Elizabeth and her rise in 1940s Hollywood, he reveals the qualities that made her a star, the associations that put her at the right place at the right time, and the ways in which she was singularly unprepared for life out on her own. While Elizabeth's eight marriages to seven men have been widely publicized, this author examines the psychological and emotional roots of each relationship, including her abusive marriage to Nicky Hilton, her attraction to swashbuckling Mike Todd, and the complex, incendiary Taylor-Burton love affair that continued for decades and never truly died. Finally, Taraborrelli chronicles Elizabeth's most bravura performance of all. Despite the highly public battles with substance abuse and chronic illness, she achieved new success and sustenance in family, friendships, and philanthropy. Elizabeth is the story of a woman you thought you knew and can now finally begin to understand. Critic Reviews: "Taraborrelli's chatty prose (and bite-size chapters) perfectly complement Taylor's glamorous life of highs and lows to create an irresistible and inspiring tale." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Liz Very interesting bio of Liz - lots of info not previously known. Taylor Redux This book has been all over the news lately, rumors swirling that it is full of new information. This is not exactly true. There is some new innuendo, but most of the book is plain vanilla bio. It focuses way too much on the Burton years, but then again the whole world did. Still, it is a compelling portrait of the star, and the only thing bio buffs will have to complain about is the fact that it really isn't long enough. Discovering Elizabeth Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would highly recommend the book as it introduces Elizabeth in new angles. The author analyzes her personality as an actress as well as a personality. Lynne Maclean does her job as a narrator appealingly. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Week-with-Marilyn-and-The-Prince-The-Show-Girl-and-Me-Audiobook/B005OKIE5Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Week with Marilyn and The Prince, The Show Girl and Me Author: Colin Clark Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark began work as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, the film that united Sir Laurence Olivier with Marilyn Monroe. The blonde bombshell and the legendary actor were ill suited from the start. Monroe, on honeymoon with her new husband, the celebrated playwright Arthur Miller, was insecure, often late, and heavily medicated on pills. Olivier, obsessively punctual, had no patience for Monroe and the production became chaotic. Clark was perceptive in his assessment of what seemed to be going wrong in Monroe's life: too many hangers-on, intense insecurity, and too many pills. Before long, Monroe and Clark spent an innocent week together in the English countryside and Clark became her confidant and ally. This special theatrical edition also includes The Prince, The Showgirl and Me, Colin Clarks diary during the films production. Critic Reviews: "The immediacy and charm of Clark's recollections are possibly more illuminating than the millions of words and pictures pumped out to expose or dish the dirt on the Monroe legend." (Sunday Times, London) "Beguiling, touching and compassionate." (Evening Standard) "An extraordinary story." (Spectator) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Clark) Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:45:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Week-with-Marilyn-and-The-Prince-The-Show-Girl-and-Me-Audiobook/B005OKIE5Y thebookvoice.com 10:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Week with Marilyn and The Prince, The Show Girl and Me Author: Colin Clark Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark began work as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, the film that united Sir Laurence Olivier with Marilyn Monroe. The blonde bombshell and the legendary actor were ill suited from the start. Monroe, on honeymoon with her new husband, the celebrated playwright Arthur Miller, was insecure, often late, and heavily medicated on pills. Olivier, obsessively punctual, had no patience for Monroe and the production became chaotic. Clark was perceptive in his assessment of what seemed to be going wrong in Monroe's life: too many hangers-on, intense insecurity, and too many pills. Before long, Monroe and Clark spent an innocent week together in the English countryside and Clark became her confidant and ally. This special theatrical edition also includes The Prince, The Showgirl and Me, Colin Clarks diary during the films production. Critic Reviews: "The immediacy and charm of Clark's recollections are possibly more illuminating than the millions of words and pictures pumped out to expose or dish the dirt on the Monroe legend." (Sunday Times, London) "Beguiling, touching and compassionate." (Evening Standard) "An extraordinary story." (Spectator) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Week with Marilyn and The Prince, The Show Girl and Me Author: Colin Clark Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark began work as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, the film that united Sir Laurence Olivier with Marilyn Monroe. The blonde bombshell and the legendary actor were ill suited from the start. Monroe, on honeymoon with her new husband, the celebrated playwright Arthur Miller, was insecure, often late, and heavily medicated on pills. Olivier, obsessively punctual, had no patience for Monroe and the production became chaotic. Clark was perceptive in his assessment of what seemed to be going wrong in Monroe's life: too many hangers-on, intense insecurity, and too many pills. Before long, Monroe and Clark spent an innocent week together in the English countryside and Clark became her confidant and ally. This special theatrical edition also includes The Prince, The Showgirl and Me, Colin Clarks diary during the films production. Critic Reviews: "The immediacy and charm of Clark's recollections are possibly more illuminating than the millions of words and pictures pumped out to expose or dish the dirt on the Monroe legend." (Sunday Times, London) "Beguiling, touching and compassionate." (Evening Standard) "An extraordinary story." (Spectator) Members Reviews: Skip "My Week...", go straight to "The Prince, the Showgirl...." Clark's filming diary is so sharply written and insightful, it only magnifies the make-believe of "My Week...". Not only is the tone completely different in the latter (with conversations that sound very phoney and Clark's sudden adoration of Marilyn), it's very obvious that the diary reflects exactly what Clark thought of Marilyn and the film shoot. He was only on the fringes of the shoot, never talked directly with Marilyn (which underscores the ridiculousness of his alleged week with her), but it was this distance that enabled him to observe Marilyn objectively. It's far more believable that sometimes he would loathe her actions and other times be enchanted with her ability to project herself on screen. His takes on the other actors, the crew, and their reactions to Marilyn give such life to the diary entries. I've read many books on MM and this one gave me the truest picture of what she was like as an artist. I didn't know, for instance, how the crew on a set perceived her until this book. Their reaction to her impersonal thank you gifts is extremely telling. The same Marilyn who was such a joy for still photographers to work with made life on set hell for the crew of movie shoots. Read this book after watching MM's movies and taking in other accounts of her life. My Week With Marilyn I highly recommend this book. I was compelled to read it after watching the movie. The book was far better than the movie in my opinion. I can't accept watching other women "play" Marilyn Monroe because she was one of a kind. I was distracted by Michelle Williams in the movie because she did not resemble Marilyn at all to me. This is a true story of a week long close friendship that a young, wealthy Englishman had with Miss Monroe while she was filming "The Prince And The Showgirl" with Lawrence Olivier. It is very enlightening about both Marilyn's and Olivier's personalities (which clashed on a daily basis). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rin-Tin-Tin-Audiobook/B005NCFA4Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rin Tin Tin Subtitle: The Life and the Legend Author: Susan Orlean Narrator: Susan Orlean Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "He believed the dog was immortal." So begins Susan Orleans sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tins journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tins improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dogs first blockbuster film and, over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. The canine heros legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive. At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society. Almost 10 years in the making, Susan Orleans first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-listen for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. Critic Reviews: Move over Seabiscuit, Rin Tin Tin will be the most-talked-about animal hero of the year and beyond.... A spectacularly compelling portrait.... Engrossing, dynamic, and affecting. (Booklist) "Rin Tin Tin was more than a dog. He embodied the core paradoxes of the American ideal: He was a loner who was also a faithful companion, a brave fighter who was also vulnerable. I was astonished to learn from this delightful book that he has existed for eleven generations over a century. By chronicling his amazing ups and downs, Susan Orlean has produced a hugely entertaining and unforgettable reading experience." (Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin and Einstein) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Orlean) Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:58:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rin-Tin-Tin-Audiobook/B005NCFA4Q thebookvoice.com 12:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rin Tin Tin Subtitle: The Life and the Legend Author: Susan Orlean Narrator: Susan Orlean Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "He believed the dog was immortal." So begins Susan Orleans sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tins journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tins improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dogs first blockbuster film and, over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. The canine heros legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive. At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society. Almost 10 years in the making, Susan Orleans first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-listen for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. Critic Reviews: Move over Seabiscuit, Rin Tin Tin will be the most-talked-about animal hero of the year and beyond.... A spectacularly compelling portrait.... Engrossing, dynamic, and affecting. (Booklist) "Rin Tin Tin was more than a dog. He embodied the core paradoxes of the American ideal: He was a loner who was also a faithful companion, a brave fighter who was also vulnerable. I was astonished to learn from this delightful book that he has existed for eleven generations over a century. By chronicling his amazing ups and downs, Susan Orlean has produced a hugely entertaining and unforgettable reading experience." (Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin and Einstein) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rin Tin Tin Subtitle: The Life and the Legend Author: Susan Orlean Narrator: Susan Orlean Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "He believed the dog was immortal." So begins Susan Orleans sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tins journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tins improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dogs first blockbuster film and, over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. The canine heros legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive. At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society. Almost 10 years in the making, Susan Orleans first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-listen for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. Critic Reviews: Move over Seabiscuit, Rin Tin Tin will be the most-talked-about animal hero of the year and beyond.... A spectacularly compelling portrait.... Engrossing, dynamic, and affecting. (Booklist) "Rin Tin Tin was more than a dog. He embodied the core paradoxes of the American ideal: He was a loner who was also a faithful companion, a brave fighter who was also vulnerable. I was astonished to learn from this delightful book that he has existed for eleven generations over a century. By chronicling his amazing ups and downs, Susan Orlean has produced a hugely entertaining and unforgettable reading experience." (Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin and Einstein) Members Reviews: Hire a narrator! The story was compelling, but the narration was artless and dull. Even a long distance drive was better once I turned it off. I wish good authors would hire equally skilled narrators to bring their work to life! Don't expect a Laura Hillenbrand quality story I agree with the other reviews about the artless and flat narration. But the writing is not that much better. It should have been titled "My Life Researching and Obsessing over Rin Tin Tin." Far too much of the book is about the author's experiences in researching the story and her philosophical musings about the actual dog and his movie and TV persona. And her numerous digressions are pointless and tedious. Why did the author find it necessary to devote space to the man who impersonated the actor who had portrayed Rusty on the TV series. The first part of the book dealing with the discovery of the "real" Rin Tin Tin on a WWI battlefield and his rise to stardom was interesting. Different narrator would have made it better Would you be willing to try another one of Susan Orleans performances? I like Orlean's writing and the subject was great, but I totally agree with those who speak of her flat, nasal delivery. A different narrator would have done this book a world of good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/First-Things-First-Audiobook/B00T3UAZL2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Things First Subtitle: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner, Jennifer Schuchmann Narrator: Todd Busteed, Rebecca Gallagher, Abigail Seward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP-winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-marine turned stay-at-home mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a hospital for chronically ill infants. Together they're the parents of seven, going into their 12th year of marriage, and founders of a foundation that helps disadvantaged children and families. Their formula for success? They put First Things First - family, faith, and giving to others - it's their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, insightful, and entertaining look at life inside the Warner household. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they are working to instill in their kids, things they've done right, mistakes they've made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Warner) Wed, 04 Feb 2015 12:47:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/First-Things-First-Audiobook/B00T3UAZL2 thebookvoice.com 06:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Things First Subtitle: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner, Jennifer Schuchmann Narrator: Todd Busteed, Rebecca Gallagher, Abigail Seward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP-winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-marine turned stay-at-home mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a hospital for chronically ill infants. Together they're the parents of seven, going into their 12th year of marriage, and founders of a foundation that helps disadvantaged children and families. Their formula for success? They put First Things First - family, faith, and giving to others - it's their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, insightful, and entertaining look at life inside the Warner household. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they are working to instill in their kids, things they've done right, mistakes they've made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Things First Subtitle: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner, Jennifer Schuchmann Narrator: Todd Busteed, Rebecca Gallagher, Abigail Seward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP-winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-marine turned stay-at-home mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a hospital for chronically ill infants. Together they're the parents of seven, going into their 12th year of marriage, and founders of a foundation that helps disadvantaged children and families. Their formula for success? They put First Things First - family, faith, and giving to others - it's their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, insightful, and entertaining look at life inside the Warner household. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they are working to instill in their kids, things they've done right, mistakes they've made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Members Reviews: A Good Read About An Interesting Family In my year of reading memoirs, I chose to review First Things First about the Warner family. I'm a football fan but honestly didn't know much about Kurt Warner except that he was a really good quarterback. I've never cheered for the Rams or the Cardinals- the two teams he played for, so I never really followed his career. I did know that he runs a charitable organization called First Things First and that he professes to be a Christian. The book First Things First is written by Kurt and his wife Brenda and was written because of an article which came out in the New York Times in which the Warner children (there are seven of them) related some of their family rules. Kurt and Brenda say they received so much mail and so many comments and questions about those rules, that they decided to write this book to answer some of those questions. The first part of the book gives a brief biography of Kurt and Brenda before they met and each of them talk about how they met and how their relationship began. The true story is a little different from the story the media has sometimes told. The rest of the book is a look at some of the popular Warner family rules and how they play out in every day life. I was impressed while reading this book because the Warner family sounds like our family with a few more kids and lots more money. The book makes them seem so normal. I think that's exactly what they intended, so they accomplished it well. I like the way the chapters go back and forth from the point of view of Kurt to that of Brenda. I am especially glad to see an NFL big name player who is seeking to honor God in his marriage and family! A neat extra was the set of four special trading cards in the back that feature Kurt as the Cardinals quarterback and have a short summary of his statement of following Christ and a prayer to pray to believe in Christ. My verdict: a very enjoyable visit with a very interesting family. Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book or ARC. Realistic and comical I fell in 'love' with Kurt on Dancing with the Stars where he was a class-act, unlike other stars that whined and complained about how hard life is Kurt was a complete gentleman and just worked hard to over come his short comings. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Ballad-of-Bob-Dylan-Audiobook/B0050BWHUA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ballad of Bob Dylan Subtitle: A Portrait Author: Daniel Mark Epstein Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a vivid, full-bodied portrait of one of the most influential artists of the 20th-century - a man widely regarded as the most important lyricist America has ever produced. Acclaimed poet and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein frames Dylan against the backdrop of four seminal concerts - all of which he attended: Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C., 1963; Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1974; Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1997; Aberdeen, Maryland, 2009. Recreating each performance song by song, Epstein places them within the larger context of Dylan's life, from his meteoric rise as a young folk singer through his reemergence in the 1990s and his role as the éminence grise of rock-and-roll today. He explores the star's private side, including marriage and fatherhood, and his struggle to overcome substance abuse. Epstein also traces the influences that shaped Dylan's career and offers a thoughtful analysis of his work and fresh interpretations of his lyrics. Here, too, are anecdotes and insights from those closest to the man, including D. A. Pennebaker, Allen Ginsberg, Nora Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and Dylan's sidemen throughout the years. Beautifully written, The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a unique, eye-opening portrait of an artist who has transformed generations and continues to inspire and surprise today. A bonus PDF file of pictures from the book is included. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Mark Epstein) Wed, 11 May 2011 19:42:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Ballad-of-Bob-Dylan-Audiobook/B0050BWHUA thebookvoice.com 15:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ballad of Bob Dylan Subtitle: A Portrait Author: Daniel Mark Epstein Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a vivid, full-bodied portrait of one of the most influential artists of the 20th-century - a man widely regarded as the most important lyricist America has ever produced. Acclaimed poet and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein frames Dylan against the backdrop of four seminal concerts - all of which he attended: Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C., 1963; Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1974; Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1997; Aberdeen, Maryland, 2009. Recreating each performance song by song, Epstein places them within the larger context of Dylan's life, from his meteoric rise as a young folk singer through his reemergence in the 1990s and his role as the éminence grise of rock-and-roll today. He explores the star's private side, including marriage and fatherhood, and his struggle to overcome substance abuse. Epstein also traces the influences that shaped Dylan's career and offers a thoughtful analysis of his work and fresh interpretations of his lyrics. Here, too, are anecdotes and insights from those closest to the man, including D. A. Pennebaker, Allen Ginsberg, Nora Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and Dylan's sidemen throughout the years. Beautifully written, The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a unique, eye-opening portrait of an artist who has transformed generations and continues to inspire and surprise today. A bonus PDF file of pictures from the book is included. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ballad of Bob Dylan Subtitle: A Portrait Author: Daniel Mark Epstein Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a vivid, full-bodied portrait of one of the most influential artists of the 20th-century - a man widely regarded as the most important lyricist America has ever produced. Acclaimed poet and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein frames Dylan against the backdrop of four seminal concerts - all of which he attended: Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C., 1963; Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1974; Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1997; Aberdeen, Maryland, 2009. Recreating each performance song by song, Epstein places them within the larger context of Dylan's life, from his meteoric rise as a young folk singer through his reemergence in the 1990s and his role as the éminence grise of rock-and-roll today. He explores the star's private side, including marriage and fatherhood, and his struggle to overcome substance abuse. Epstein also traces the influences that shaped Dylan's career and offers a thoughtful analysis of his work and fresh interpretations of his lyrics. Here, too, are anecdotes and insights from those closest to the man, including D. A. Pennebaker, Allen Ginsberg, Nora Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and Dylan's sidemen throughout the years. Beautifully written, The Ballad of Bob Dylan is a unique, eye-opening portrait of an artist who has transformed generations and continues to inspire and surprise today. A bonus PDF file of pictures from the book is included. Members Reviews: Excellent book, excellent narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely, if they had an interest in subject matter. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ballad of Bob Dylan? I was touched by some of the more personal anecdotes of Mr Dylan's often gentle and generous behavior towards others. That's really silly, i know, but I was touched. What does Bronson Pinchot bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Uh .. the ability to Any additional comments? Recommend to Dylan fans. Very enjoyable. Not a Walter Isaacson biography, that's for sure What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Couldn't get into this. It's scattered and feels like as if the author found all anecdotes and news articles on Bob Dylan, threw them all up in the air, and used the resulting structure. That is: there isn't one. No structure. Additionally, the author can apparently read the minds of the people he's writing about. It makes it very very uninteresting to listed to. Imagine sitting next to an ego-tripping person at a wedding or birthday dinner. That would be almost unbearable, listening to such a person talk and talk and talk, for around 3 hours. This book, is 15 hours. THAT is unbearable. Even at 2x speed;) Mona Lisa must have had the highway blues What would have made The Ballad of Bob Dylan better? Stick to talking about Dylan. No one cares that you were the first to hear him. Bob PROBABLY(a word you should consider) would cringe when you tell us what timing his songs were in and why. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/uncharted-terriTORI-Audiobook/B00466XOKW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: uncharted terriTORI Author: Tori Spelling Narrator: Tori Spelling Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Los Angeles, birthplace and residence of Tori Spelling. Its not every Hollywood starlet whose name greets you on a Virgin Airways flight into la-la land. But Tori Spelling has come to accept that her life is a spectacle. Her name is her brand, and business is booming. Too bad that, when your job is to be yourself, you cant exactly take a break. Tori finally has everything she thought she wanted - a loving family and a successful career - but trying to live a normal life in Hollywood is a little weird. With the irresistible wit, attitude, and humor that fans have come to love, the New York Times best-selling author shares hilarious, heartwarming, and candid stories of juggling work, marriage, motherhood, and reality television cameras. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tori Spelling) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:42:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/uncharted-terriTORI-Audiobook/B00466XOKW thebookvoice.com 05:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: uncharted terriTORI Author: Tori Spelling Narrator: Tori Spelling Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Los Angeles, birthplace and residence of Tori Spelling. Its not every Hollywood starlet whose name greets you on a Virgin Airways flight into la-la land. But Tori Spelling has come to accept that her life is a spectacle. Her name is her brand, and business is booming. Too bad that, when your job is to be yourself, you cant exactly take a break. Tori finally has everything she thought she wanted - a loving family and a successful career - but trying to live a normal life in Hollywood is a little weird. With the irresistible wit, attitude, and humor that fans have come to love, the New York Times best-selling author shares hilarious, heartwarming, and candid stories of juggling work, marriage, motherhood, and reality television cameras. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: uncharted terriTORI Author: Tori Spelling Narrator: Tori Spelling Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Los Angeles, birthplace and residence of Tori Spelling. Its not every Hollywood starlet whose name greets you on a Virgin Airways flight into la-la land. But Tori Spelling has come to accept that her life is a spectacle. Her name is her brand, and business is booming. Too bad that, when your job is to be yourself, you cant exactly take a break. Tori finally has everything she thought she wanted - a loving family and a successful career - but trying to live a normal life in Hollywood is a little weird. With the irresistible wit, attitude, and humor that fans have come to love, the New York Times best-selling author shares hilarious, heartwarming, and candid stories of juggling work, marriage, motherhood, and reality television cameras. Members Reviews: If you are a Tori fan this is a must have. If you are a Tori fan this is a must have. I love Tori Spellings audiobooks. Not only is it great to here the book read by Tori but she is actually pretty darn good at it. I have enjoyed all three of Toris books and her reality show too. The only complaint I have is they are too short I did not want it to end. I didn't turn it off. I enjoyed her first books a lot better. This time i felt she was picking at her husband too much, We all get annoyed with our spouses, about their hobbies and lack of time spent on what we think is important. It just seemed like there was nothing else for her to talk about, so she decided to rip on her husband. but nonetheless, i still bought it and listened to the whole thing. Not bad, but not her most entertaining. If you like Tori you will like this book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Entertaining and fun. If you are looking for a light "listen" and you like Tori Spelling, I would reccommend this book. uncharted terriTORI Where does uncharted terriTORI rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? low on the list Would you recommend uncharted terriTORI to your friends? Why or why not? Probably not What does Tori Spelling bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her feelings and emotions Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No Any additional comments? Tori really is a little girl lost. Sadly she has all these kids that are being raised in a highly dysfunctional enviroment. The Least Interesting of Tori's Tales Would you try another book from Tori Spelling and/or Tori Spelling? I've listened to them all. Surely one of the signs of the impending end of the world. Would you be willing to try another book from Tori Spelling? Why or why not? Her books are easy to listen to and enjoyable but this one seems forced. Not much is happening. It's boring. Which character as performed by Tori Spelling was your favorite? I said. Then He Said. OMG. This is repeated too many times in the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/King-of-Comedy-Audiobook/B002VAA12E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King of Comedy Subtitle: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis Author: Shawn Levy Narrator: Marty Ingels Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From Woody Allen and Lenny Bruce to Jim Carey and David Letterman, Jerry Lewis has influenced generations of great comedians. He has raised over a billion dollars for charity, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination and a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. Author/film critic Shawn Levy interviews Lewis and many of his contemporaries, friends, and enemies to paint a realistic portrait of a complicated genius. Levy tells the story of Lewis's meteoric rise to superstardom, his legendary but tumultuous partnership with Dean Martin, his acting and directing hits and misses, and the demons that haunted the funnyman's personal relationships. King of Comedy is the definitive biography of Jerry Lewis, a funny but dark look at one of the world's most beloved yet misunderstood entertainers. Cover Photo by Martha Swope © Time Inc.; Recording (P)1996 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1996 by Shawn Levy bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shawn Levy) Wed, 15 Dec 1999 15:40:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/King-of-Comedy-Audiobook/B002VAA12E thebookvoice.com 00:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King of Comedy Subtitle: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis Author: Shawn Levy Narrator: Marty Ingels Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From Woody Allen and Lenny Bruce to Jim Carey and David Letterman, Jerry Lewis has influenced generations of great comedians. He has raised over a billion dollars for charity, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination and a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. Author/film critic Shawn Levy interviews Lewis and many of his contemporaries, friends, and enemies to paint a realistic portrait of a complicated genius. Levy tells the story of Lewis's meteoric rise to superstardom, his legendary but tumultuous partnership with Dean Martin, his acting and directing hits and misses, and the demons that haunted the funnyman's personal relationships. King of Comedy is the definitive biography of Jerry Lewis, a funny but dark look at one of the world's most beloved yet misunderstood entertainers. Cover Photo by Martha Swope © Time Inc.; Recording (P)1996 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1996 by Shawn Levy Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King of Comedy Subtitle: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis Author: Shawn Levy Narrator: Marty Ingels Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From Woody Allen and Lenny Bruce to Jim Carey and David Letterman, Jerry Lewis has influenced generations of great comedians. He has raised over a billion dollars for charity, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination and a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. Author/film critic Shawn Levy interviews Lewis and many of his contemporaries, friends, and enemies to paint a realistic portrait of a complicated genius. Levy tells the story of Lewis's meteoric rise to superstardom, his legendary but tumultuous partnership with Dean Martin, his acting and directing hits and misses, and the demons that haunted the funnyman's personal relationships. King of Comedy is the definitive biography of Jerry Lewis, a funny but dark look at one of the world's most beloved yet misunderstood entertainers. Cover Photo by Martha Swope © Time Inc.; Recording (P)1996 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1996 by Shawn Levy Members Reviews: Interesting! If you like Jerry Lewis you will enjoy this book! I learnd a few things that I had never heard before about Jerry. I think he was a great entertainer, but a much better humanitarian! A successful, super comedian. I've always loved Jerry Lewis for as long as I remember and acting with Dean Martin, they became a formidable pair on stage and screen. Their brand of comedy will be hard to replicate. Jerry raised millions of dollars for disadvantaged people and for this he will be respected highly for his passion of giving and caring for those less fortunate. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Untouchable-Audiobook/B00B5067XS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untouchable Subtitle: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson Author: Randall Sullivan Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with his final departure from Neverland, Untouchable takes listeners through Jackson's final four years, as he shuttled from California to the Middle East, Ireland, Asia, the East Coast, and Las Vegas, planning to recapture his wealth and reputation with a comeback album and a series of 50 mega-concerts, for which he was rehearsing until the day before his death. Sullivan also delves deep into Jackson's past, and the man that emerges is both naive and deeply cunning, a devoted father whose parenting decisions created an international outcry, a shrewd businessman whose successes blew up in his face and whose failures nearly brought down a megacorporation, and an inveterate narcissist who wanted more than anything a quiet, solitary, normal life. Sullivan has never-before-reported information about Jackson's business dealings and the pedophilia allegations that irreparably marked his reputation. He had exclusive access to inner-circle figures, including Jackson's former attorney and business manager. The result is a remarkable portrait of Michael Jackson, a man of uncountable contradictions who continues to reign as the King of Pop. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randall Sullivan) Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:03:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Untouchable-Audiobook/B00B5067XS thebookvoice.com 28:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untouchable Subtitle: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson Author: Randall Sullivan Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with his final departure from Neverland, Untouchable takes listeners through Jackson's final four years, as he shuttled from California to the Middle East, Ireland, Asia, the East Coast, and Las Vegas, planning to recapture his wealth and reputation with a comeback album and a series of 50 mega-concerts, for which he was rehearsing until the day before his death. Sullivan also delves deep into Jackson's past, and the man that emerges is both naive and deeply cunning, a devoted father whose parenting decisions created an international outcry, a shrewd businessman whose successes blew up in his face and whose failures nearly brought down a megacorporation, and an inveterate narcissist who wanted more than anything a quiet, solitary, normal life. Sullivan has never-before-reported information about Jackson's business dealings and the pedophilia allegations that irreparably marked his reputation. He had exclusive access to inner-circle figures, including Jackson's former attorney and business manager. The result is a remarkable portrait of Michael Jackson, a man of uncountable contradictions who continues to reign as the King of Pop. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untouchable Subtitle: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson Author: Randall Sullivan Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beginning with his final departure from Neverland, Untouchable takes listeners through Jackson's final four years, as he shuttled from California to the Middle East, Ireland, Asia, the East Coast, and Las Vegas, planning to recapture his wealth and reputation with a comeback album and a series of 50 mega-concerts, for which he was rehearsing until the day before his death. Sullivan also delves deep into Jackson's past, and the man that emerges is both naive and deeply cunning, a devoted father whose parenting decisions created an international outcry, a shrewd businessman whose successes blew up in his face and whose failures nearly brought down a megacorporation, and an inveterate narcissist who wanted more than anything a quiet, solitary, normal life. Sullivan has never-before-reported information about Jackson's business dealings and the pedophilia allegations that irreparably marked his reputation. He had exclusive access to inner-circle figures, including Jackson's former attorney and business manager. The result is a remarkable portrait of Michael Jackson, a man of uncountable contradictions who continues to reign as the King of Pop. Members Reviews: Don't expect a definitive biography Any additional comments? Expected a comprehensive bio of the king of pop. Instead, the author emphasizes the final few years of Jackson's life. Lots of details about his finances. Surprisingly, Jackson's early years and his music get a lesser treatment. The whole story has a tabloid feel to it with lots of lurid details. MJ and Untouchable - Star Performances Being a fan of MJ since his beginnings, I found this book answered all of the questions. MJ was a complex human being, a brilliant man and performer, and the sum of his past. This book was incredible and sad and I could not stop listening. If anyone has based their own opinion on MJ from news sources - push the biased, tabloid opinions aside and try this book first. His family let him down and so did people he considered friends. I hope MJ finds peace now. One of my best listen to audiobooks If you could sum up Untouchable in three words, what would they be? Very interesting listen. What did you like best about this story? I thought I knew most of MJ life history and his music. But after listening to this autobiography I found out there are a lot about his other side that wasn't written. Which character as performed by Mel Foster was your favorite? MJ Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? I missed Michael Jackson and his music. It was very accurate. It was kinda scary how accurate this was. He's missing a few things, and heavily downplayed the involvement of the cascios, Lisa marie and some of his other horriable handlers such as trudy and Ramon. But he wasn't there. This is as good as it gets after frank casinos, J. Randy Tarroburelli and the bodyguards books. Too Long! What did you love best about Untouchable? Good insight into the God-awful childhood experiences which shaped Michael Jackson. I felt sorry for Jackson, and could certainly understand his erratic, extravagant behavior. Would you be willing to try another book from Randall Sullivan? Why or why not? Maybe. Any additional comments? This book was divided into four units, making it about two units too long. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Loved-Lucy-Audiobook/B00H3QCI7W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Loved Lucy Subtitle: My Friendship with Lucille Ball Author: Lee Tannen Narrator: Lee Tannen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Lee Tannen Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Few people knew America's comic sweetheart Lucille Ball the way Lee Tannen did. Lee first met Lucy as a child but cemented their close and enduring friendship as an adult. During the last 10 years of Lucy's life - years mostly lived out of the spotlight and mainly around a backgammon table in New York; Beverly Hills; Snowmass, Colorado; and Palm Springs - Lee was fortunate enough to be sitting opposite Lucy. For the first time, we get a glimpse of what it was like to be with Lucy, the way she truly was, and the way she chose to live. This is Lucy the way you've never seen her before; a warts-and-all look at arguably the most famous female entertainer of the 20th century! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lee Tannen) Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:59:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Loved-Lucy-Audiobook/B00H3QCI7W thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Loved Lucy Subtitle: My Friendship with Lucille Ball Author: Lee Tannen Narrator: Lee Tannen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Lee Tannen Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Few people knew America's comic sweetheart Lucille Ball the way Lee Tannen did. Lee first met Lucy as a child but cemented their close and enduring friendship as an adult. During the last 10 years of Lucy's life - years mostly lived out of the spotlight and mainly around a backgammon table in New York; Beverly Hills; Snowmass, Colorado; and Palm Springs - Lee was fortunate enough to be sitting opposite Lucy. For the first time, we get a glimpse of what it was like to be with Lucy, the way she truly was, and the way she chose to live. This is Lucy the way you've never seen her before; a warts-and-all look at arguably the most famous female entertainer of the 20th century! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Loved Lucy Subtitle: My Friendship with Lucille Ball Author: Lee Tannen Narrator: Lee Tannen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Lee Tannen Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Few people knew America's comic sweetheart Lucille Ball the way Lee Tannen did. Lee first met Lucy as a child but cemented their close and enduring friendship as an adult. During the last 10 years of Lucy's life - years mostly lived out of the spotlight and mainly around a backgammon table in New York; Beverly Hills; Snowmass, Colorado; and Palm Springs - Lee was fortunate enough to be sitting opposite Lucy. For the first time, we get a glimpse of what it was like to be with Lucy, the way she truly was, and the way she chose to live. This is Lucy the way you've never seen her before; a warts-and-all look at arguably the most famous female entertainer of the 20th century! Members Reviews: Why We All Love Lucy Reading I LOVED LUCY, especially by listening to it as read by the author Lee Tannen, was an immensely satisfying experience. In no particular order, firstly, the author really KNEW Lucille Ball, and in his authentic, New York accented voice, talks (not reads) about his first hand experience as a the best friend to Lucille Ball in the last ten years of her life. Secondly, this is a privileged birds eye view of the life of a real celebrity, a true star very possibly the biggest television star of all time and what it was really like to be with someone SO FAMOUS that she could never take a walk outside her Beverly Hills home. And, thirdly, this is also a story about their unlikely/likely friendship: Lee was a distant relation, and an avid fan who later became her best friend and companion of choice, and what that friendship meant to the highly complex, immensely talented, and incredibly loyal Lucille Ball. I LOVED LUCY recounts her last ten years. It vividly brings to life the fascinating story of how much America loved Lucy. Lucille Ball was showered with adoration from nearly every person that she came in contact with a phenomenon even in our celebrity conscious times that was unprecedented, and, in todays deconstructed times, now unmatchable. For many decades long after her incredible comedic talent was showcased in a single 1950s television series - Americans LOVED, LOVED Lucy. (And not only Americans I remember reading a while back that the sun never set on I Love Lucy that the original series is playing somewhere in the world, 24 hours a day. The worlds love affair with Lucy will most likely continue as long as the series keeps playing.) This unique book brings to life what life as a real start is really like. It is riveting to hear how a star of such accomplishments had the same insecurities as we have, and what she really wore, and what she really thought. And, kudos to Lee for telling us so much unvarnished truth about her in a way which just adds onto, and never detracts, from our beloved memories of her. Besides being an hilarious, and sometimes, poignant, account of her life, there is another equally intriguing story: the transformation of how the author, Lee Tannen, went from being a distant relation and fan to becoming her best friend. Unusually witty and acerbic, and with an encyclopedic knowledge of all of Lucille Balls oeuvre, Lee endeared himself to Lucille Ball and he was able to play a unique role in her life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kate-The-Future-Queen-Audiobook/B00F54MC16 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate: The Future Queen Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Sue Pitkin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Katie Nicholl, best-selling author and royal correspondent for The Mail on Sunday, gives us an inside look into the life of the future Queen of England, Kate Middleton. Since becoming Duchess Catherine of Cambridge in 2011, Middleton has captivated fans of the royals around the world. Now Nicholl delivers the story of her early life, first romances, and love with Prince William. Nicholl will reveal new details on Middleton's initiation into royal life and, of course, her first pregnancy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katie Nicholl) Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:59:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Kate-The-Future-Queen-Audiobook/B00F54MC16 thebookvoice.com 09:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate: The Future Queen Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Sue Pitkin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Katie Nicholl, best-selling author and royal correspondent for The Mail on Sunday, gives us an inside look into the life of the future Queen of England, Kate Middleton. Since becoming Duchess Catherine of Cambridge in 2011, Middleton has captivated fans of the royals around the world. Now Nicholl delivers the story of her early life, first romances, and love with Prince William. Nicholl will reveal new details on Middleton's initiation into royal life and, of course, her first pregnancy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate: The Future Queen Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Sue Pitkin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Katie Nicholl, best-selling author and royal correspondent for The Mail on Sunday, gives us an inside look into the life of the future Queen of England, Kate Middleton. Since becoming Duchess Catherine of Cambridge in 2011, Middleton has captivated fans of the royals around the world. Now Nicholl delivers the story of her early life, first romances, and love with Prince William. Nicholl will reveal new details on Middleton's initiation into royal life and, of course, her first pregnancy. Members Reviews: Interesting Story, but Too Much Repeated Material What would have made Kate: The Future Queen better? This was not a Bona Fide new book. Huge sections of it were word-for-word repeats of sections from this author's other books. It would have been better if the parts of this book that were new and unique had been added to one of her earlier books. What do you think your next listen will be? Haven't decided what my next listen will be, yet. What didnt you like about Sue Pitkins performance? The performance was a little dull and almost monotone. It needed to be livelier. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? This book had several redeeming qualities. It was well written and the parts that were actually new and original were great! The author has a very balanced view of her subject matter and has a perspective that is refreshing. Any additional comments? There was A LOT of recycled material in this book. Too much of it was lifted directly from other material from this author. It isn't fair to re-sell warmed over editions of earlier books. If you ask your fans to purchase a new book then you owe them the courtesy of actually writing a full blown NEW book. It is kind of a cheat to write a few new chapters and insert them into old material that we have already purchased. I couldn't believe it when I kept hearing huge sections that were in the other books! Not Cool! The new stuff was really good. There just wasn't enough new stuff to make a whole book, the the little bit of original information contained here just wasn't enough. It would have been better to update the other book to include the material that was featured here. Fawning Would you try another book from Katie Nicholl and/or Sue Pitkin? Probably not. What was most disappointing about Katie Nicholls story? Kate is lovely and inspiring to many. So her story seemed like it would be interesting. It wasn't. A privileged girl enters the privileged set then the poor thing has to deal with being famous. The fawning narrative had the opposite effect and turned me off. I truly wanted to understand the fascination - but this book is like a really long press release. What do you think the narrator could have done better? Sound more matter of fact and less fawning. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No. Nothing new so American! Any additional comments? Nice story but totally aimed at America...with dollars, and american seasons, nothing new to be learnt. Story built around quotes, but the reality is those in the true inner circle of The Duchess and her family would not be giving the quotes disappointing. Good but Narrator spoiled it for me Story was interesting and entertaining but the narrator's voice was so 'affected' and annoying. she must have swallowed marbles for breakfast and came across as trying too hard. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Elvis-Presley-Audiobook/B002V8KJC8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elvis Presley Subtitle: The Man, the Life, the Legend Author: Pamela Clarke Keogh Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century," proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. The author writes, "His appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half." By any measure, Presley's life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings in a two-room house to his meteoric rise to international fame, everything about his life, from his outsized talent to his car collection, clamored for attention. And he got it. Keogh compellingly examines Elvis' life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the 14-karat-gold sunglasses and answers the question, "Why does Elvis matter?" Critic Reviews: "Before Elvis there was nothing." (John Lennon) "Appealing....[An] intimate portrait of a man who was larger than life." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pamela Clarke Keogh) Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:28:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Elvis-Presley-Audiobook/B002V8KJC8 thebookvoice.com 08:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elvis Presley Subtitle: The Man, the Life, the Legend Author: Pamela Clarke Keogh Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century," proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. The author writes, "His appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half." By any measure, Presley's life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings in a two-room house to his meteoric rise to international fame, everything about his life, from his outsized talent to his car collection, clamored for attention. And he got it. Keogh compellingly examines Elvis' life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the 14-karat-gold sunglasses and answers the question, "Why does Elvis matter?" Critic Reviews: "Before Elvis there was nothing." (John Lennon) "Appealing....[An] intimate portrait of a man who was larger than life." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elvis Presley Subtitle: The Man, the Life, the Legend Author: Pamela Clarke Keogh Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century," proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. The author writes, "His appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half." By any measure, Presley's life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings in a two-room house to his meteoric rise to international fame, everything about his life, from his outsized talent to his car collection, clamored for attention. And he got it. Keogh compellingly examines Elvis' life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the 14-karat-gold sunglasses and answers the question, "Why does Elvis matter?" Critic Reviews: "Before Elvis there was nothing." (John Lennon) "Appealing....[An] intimate portrait of a man who was larger than life." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Is Elvis just his clothes? I realize that writing the biography of the King must be very difficult, given the complexity and richness of his life, but I must say I was disappointed by this book. Theres a lot of information imbalance...a whole lot is said about Elviss childhood and early years, (actually very interesting), we get a huge amount of details on his clothes (kind of boring, almost as if his beauty and looks were all there was to the King of rock and roll), while other aspects of his life go almost unmentioned. Above all, the writer dismisses the last 2 years of his life in about 20 minutes reading. If youre hoping to find possible explanations or opinions as to why Elvis changed so much, and headed toward self-destruction, you wont find much in this book. The best the author can say about this is that in his last year of life, Elvis was not himself, and nobody knows why..... Some aspects are covered very nicely, like his childhood or his relationship to his Mom, but other important facts and people arent even mentioned, like his last girlfriend, singer Kathy Westmoreland (who was one of his closest friends), etc. His separation from Priscilla is also dismissed in a few sentences, as if it would have no big consequence on him or her... Lots is said about his promiscuous life, but the fact he was a gentleman, and many of his dates were actually only friends, is not even brought up, contrary to what Ive read elsewhere. Elviss spiritual side does come across well, but the long and repetitive descriptions of his clothes are twice as prevalent in the book. One positive note: the reader is excellent!! It can be a pleasant reading but dont expect it to be even close to exhaustive. The book is very relaxing, as the author never goes into details about the things that actually bothered Elvis at the end, contributing to his early tragic death, facts that are certainly very sad to hear for those of us who love him. An odd take on a complex man In order to understand the odd facets of Elvis' life and style that the author chose to focus on (most disturbingly, constant comparisons of Elvis and Priscilla to Jackie and JFK), you must realize that her last two bios were on Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. This is why she treats Elvis like a fashion plate to be examined in the same light as Coco Chanel rather than as a musical genius. Still, there is enough relevant facts on Elvis that it is worth the listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lennon-McCartney-The-Story-of-Musics-Greatest-Songwriting-Duo-Audiobook/B010N4KLHY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lennon-McCartney: The Story of Music's Greatest Songwriting Duo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robin McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beatlemania had struck North America, creating a musical and pop culture phenomenon unlike anything the world had ever seen. At the center of it all was John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the principal songwriting duo who were instrumental in creating the soundtrack of the 1960s, while producing some of the world's most timeless classics. Together with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Lennon and McCartney propelled The Beatles to unprecedented heights, experimenting with their sound in ways that revolutionized rock and inspired bands across various musical genres. Through it all, Lennon became one of the world's most interesting and outspoken men, a complex figure who survived a turbulent upbringing, addictions to drugs, and unstable relationships, only to be tragically killed just as he was settling into a serene, comfortable life. His loss is as widely felt today as it was in December 1980, as people remain in awe of his music and continue to grapple with the contradictory nature of his life and work, which at any given moment could oscillate from his notoriously acerbic wit to the endless optimism of Imagine. McCartney lacked the controversy of Lennon, the spirituality of Harrison, and the silliness of Starr, but he was unquestionably one of the driving forces behind the Beatles' most productive recording periods, especially on the Beatles' seminal Revolver album. It was also McCartney who tried hardest to keep the Beatles together from 1968-1970, even while his perfectionist attention to detail frequently drove his bandmates crazy. Ultimately, it was McCartney who was the first to publicly announce his departure from the Beatles. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:11:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lennon-McCartney-The-Story-of-Musics-Greatest-Songwriting-Duo-Audiobook/B010N4KLHY thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lennon-McCartney: The Story of Music's Greatest Songwriting Duo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robin McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beatlemania had struck North America, creating a musical and pop culture phenomenon unlike anything the world had ever seen. At the center of it all was John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the principal songwriting duo who were instrumental in creating the soundtrack of the 1960s, while producing some of the world's most timeless classics. Together with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Lennon and McCartney propelled The Beatles to unprecedented heights, experimenting with their sound in ways that revolutionized rock and inspired bands across various musical genres. Through it all, Lennon became one of the world's most interesting and outspoken men, a complex figure who survived a turbulent upbringing, addictions to drugs, and unstable relationships, only to be tragically killed just as he was settling into a serene, comfortable life. His loss is as widely felt today as it was in December 1980, as people remain in awe of his music and continue to grapple with the contradictory nature of his life and work, which at any given moment could oscillate from his notoriously acerbic wit to the endless optimism of Imagine. McCartney lacked the controversy of Lennon, the spirituality of Harrison, and the silliness of Starr, but he was unquestionably one of the driving forces behind the Beatles' most productive recording periods, especially on the Beatles' seminal Revolver album. It was also McCartney who tried hardest to keep the Beatles together from 1968-1970, even while his perfectionist attention to detail frequently drove his bandmates crazy. Ultimately, it was McCartney who was the first to publicly announce his departure from the Beatles. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lennon-McCartney: The Story of Music's Greatest Songwriting Duo Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robin McKay Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Beatlemania had struck North America, creating a musical and pop culture phenomenon unlike anything the world had ever seen. At the center of it all was John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the principal songwriting duo who were instrumental in creating the soundtrack of the 1960s, while producing some of the world's most timeless classics. Together with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Lennon and McCartney propelled The Beatles to unprecedented heights, experimenting with their sound in ways that revolutionized rock and inspired bands across various musical genres. Through it all, Lennon became one of the world's most interesting and outspoken men, a complex figure who survived a turbulent upbringing, addictions to drugs, and unstable relationships, only to be tragically killed just as he was settling into a serene, comfortable life. His loss is as widely felt today as it was in December 1980, as people remain in awe of his music and continue to grapple with the contradictory nature of his life and work, which at any given moment could oscillate from his notoriously acerbic wit to the endless optimism of Imagine. McCartney lacked the controversy of Lennon, the spirituality of Harrison, and the silliness of Starr, but he was unquestionably one of the driving forces behind the Beatles' most productive recording periods, especially on the Beatles' seminal Revolver album. It was also McCartney who tried hardest to keep the Beatles together from 1968-1970, even while his perfectionist attention to detail frequently drove his bandmates crazy. Ultimately, it was McCartney who was the first to publicly announce his departure from the Beatles. Members Reviews: Remembering As a baby boomer growing up with the Beatles, I loved reminiscing through this book . I am not one to be overly critical of misspelled words etc. but the transition from book to Kindle version caused some strange overlapping throughout the book. It was still a fun read and I would recommend to anyone who grew up as a screaming teenager listening to the Beatles. Fun Read I grew up listening to the Beatles and love their songs. I loved reading about their earlier life, how they met and inspiration for their songs. This book is a great treasure. My one complaint about this book is I don't think it was properly edited and reviewed before it went to "print". There were several duplicated paragraphs throughout the book. Not sure if this was due to conversion from print to e-book or sloppy editing. This annoyed me but did not take away from enjoying the book. Great insight on great songs. Always great to hear the back story behind hit songs. This was one of the best books I've read. Truly enjoyed it. The insight into how this team worked together has increased my appreciation of their legacy. Four Stars A must read for the serious and casual fan. The Beatles were the best talent on the scene Five stars is a no brainer. The Beatles were the best talent on the scene. Performing and writing second to none. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Is-a-Gift-Audiobook/B009QF3ZZC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is a Gift Subtitle: The Zen of Bennett Author: Tony Bennett Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time. "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one'. I couldn't say it any better than that," says Tony Bennett. Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon - who has won 17 Grammys, sung for 10 presidents, and performed for royalty - has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and featuring a PDF with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tony Bennett) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:48:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Is-a-Gift-Audiobook/B009QF3ZZC thebookvoice.com 05:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is a Gift Subtitle: The Zen of Bennett Author: Tony Bennett Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time. "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one'. I couldn't say it any better than that," says Tony Bennett. Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon - who has won 17 Grammys, sung for 10 presidents, and performed for royalty - has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and featuring a PDF with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is a Gift Subtitle: The Zen of Bennett Author: Tony Bennett Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time. "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one'. I couldn't say it any better than that," says Tony Bennett. Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon - who has won 17 Grammys, sung for 10 presidents, and performed for royalty - has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and featuring a PDF with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages. Members Reviews: Bennett and Mantegna make an awesome duo! What made the experience of listening to Life Is a Gift the most enjoyable? Easy listening and heartfelt. It felt like he was telling me his story. What did you like best about this story? Tony's praise of all the people in his life. Have you listened to any of Joe Mantegnas other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first but I intend on listening to many others! Great voice and reader! If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? "I didn't leave my heart in San Francisco!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Untied-Audiobook/B004OAGYF2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untied Subtitle: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering Author: Meredith Baxter Narrator: Meredith Baxter Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I remember Sarah asking me, when Id just begun therapy with her, what I looked for in a man. After a few moments of silent, tense deliberation I had it. Hair, I blurted. He has to have hair. Meredith Baxter is a beloved and iconic television actress. Her warmth, humor, and brilliant smile made her one of the most popular women on television, with millions of viewers following her on the small screen each week. Yet her success masked a tumultuous personal story and a harrowing private life. For the first time, Baxter is ready to share her incredible highs, (working with Robert Redford, Doris Day, Lana Turner, and the cast of Family Ties), and lows (a thorny relationship with her mother, a difficult marriage to David Birney, a bout with breast cancer), finally revealing the woman behind the image. From her childhood in Hollywood, growing up the daughter of actress and co-creator of One Day at a Time Whitney Blake, Baxter became familiar with the ups and downs of show business from an early age. She has emerged from her experiences with the renewed self-assurance, poise, and understanding that have enabled her to find a loving, respectful relationship with Nancy Locke, and to speak about it openly. Told with insight, wit, and disarming frankness, Untied is the eye-opening and inspiring life of an actress, a woman, and a mother who has come into her own. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Meredith Baxter) Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:25:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Untied-Audiobook/B004OAGYF2 thebookvoice.com 07:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untied Subtitle: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering Author: Meredith Baxter Narrator: Meredith Baxter Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I remember Sarah asking me, when Id just begun therapy with her, what I looked for in a man. After a few moments of silent, tense deliberation I had it. Hair, I blurted. He has to have hair. Meredith Baxter is a beloved and iconic television actress. Her warmth, humor, and brilliant smile made her one of the most popular women on television, with millions of viewers following her on the small screen each week. Yet her success masked a tumultuous personal story and a harrowing private life. For the first time, Baxter is ready to share her incredible highs, (working with Robert Redford, Doris Day, Lana Turner, and the cast of Family Ties), and lows (a thorny relationship with her mother, a difficult marriage to David Birney, a bout with breast cancer), finally revealing the woman behind the image. From her childhood in Hollywood, growing up the daughter of actress and co-creator of One Day at a Time Whitney Blake, Baxter became familiar with the ups and downs of show business from an early age. She has emerged from her experiences with the renewed self-assurance, poise, and understanding that have enabled her to find a loving, respectful relationship with Nancy Locke, and to speak about it openly. Told with insight, wit, and disarming frankness, Untied is the eye-opening and inspiring life of an actress, a woman, and a mother who has come into her own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Untied Subtitle: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering Author: Meredith Baxter Narrator: Meredith Baxter Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: I remember Sarah asking me, when Id just begun therapy with her, what I looked for in a man. After a few moments of silent, tense deliberation I had it. Hair, I blurted. He has to have hair. Meredith Baxter is a beloved and iconic television actress. Her warmth, humor, and brilliant smile made her one of the most popular women on television, with millions of viewers following her on the small screen each week. Yet her success masked a tumultuous personal story and a harrowing private life. For the first time, Baxter is ready to share her incredible highs, (working with Robert Redford, Doris Day, Lana Turner, and the cast of Family Ties), and lows (a thorny relationship with her mother, a difficult marriage to David Birney, a bout with breast cancer), finally revealing the woman behind the image. From her childhood in Hollywood, growing up the daughter of actress and co-creator of One Day at a Time Whitney Blake, Baxter became familiar with the ups and downs of show business from an early age. She has emerged from her experiences with the renewed self-assurance, poise, and understanding that have enabled her to find a loving, respectful relationship with Nancy Locke, and to speak about it openly. Told with insight, wit, and disarming frankness, Untied is the eye-opening and inspiring life of an actress, a woman, and a mother who has come into her own. Members Reviews: Self effacing pleasant to read This is one book that is complemented by the author reading her own work. Her pleasant, modulated and familiar voice was a pleasure. I have always enjoyed Hollywood insider biographies and this was no exception. Her realization that she is gay is only a small part of the story and far more interesting is her growth as a woman who late in life realizes her worth as a human being. She is a person I would like to know as a friend. She pulls no punches when it comes to describing her relationship with her two ex-husbands. I hope she has a good lawyer. Honest, forthright, interesting, well-written Like everyone else, I knew Meredith Baxter-Birney from Family Ties and television movies, but this book is a revelation into a real life with real people. She is honest to a fault- and pulls no punches at the trials she has endured as the daughter of a famous mom, an actress, wife, mother, and finally, a happy and fulfilled woman. She reads with true emotion during each chapter of her life and I would highly recommend this book to all. It is interesting, funny, awe-inspiring and sometimes tear-jerking, but always Meredith. One of the best autobios I have ever read. I came away feeling like she was one of my friends; I always admired her as an actress, but now I admire the woman as well. Elyse Keaton was drunk half the time ...and that is why you will enjoy this memoir. Poor Meredith Baxter was truly falling apart on camera for a good part of her life! Don't even get me started on her Lifetime TV dramas era! But MB tells it like it is, sparing no painful detail. it'll make you cringe, laugh and shake your head. She's a sweetheart who has written a very engrossing book. But I grew up on 'Family Ties' so maybe I'm biased. No, it's really good. Mesmerising from the first sentence to the last. I was afraid, at first to read this story. Not because I am a Iesbian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joe-DiMaggio-Audiobook/B002UZN488 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joe DiMaggio Subtitle: The Hero's Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio mirrored our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose. In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the 20th century, bringing light to America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth - and the price - of national celebrity. This is the story that Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride, and his hidden shame. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Ben Cramer) Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:49:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joe-DiMaggio-Audiobook/B002UZN488 thebookvoice.com 06:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joe DiMaggio Subtitle: The Hero's Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio mirrored our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose. In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the 20th century, bringing light to America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth - and the price - of national celebrity. This is the story that Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride, and his hidden shame. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joe DiMaggio Subtitle: The Hero's Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio mirrored our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose. In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the 20th century, bringing light to America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth - and the price - of national celebrity. This is the story that Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride, and his hidden shame. Members Reviews: Joe DiMaggio This book is about 2/3rds baseball and 1/3rd Ms. Monroe. I enjoyed the book, but found it one of the sadest stories I've heard in a very long time. Joe was a great baseball player, perhaps the best. But, at the end of the day I was glad I didn't have his life. Joltin Joe Richard Ben Cramer will always be known as the great political writer of What It Takes. It is, after all, the best piece of presidential political writing in America. Here he writes a brilliant biography of Joe DiMaggio which is both tender and enthralling. The true heroine here is Marilyn Monroe and makes one pine for Mailer's book/photo essay on her. One will miss the short, erudite oeuvre of Mr. Cramer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Martha-Inc-Audiobook/B002V8MQIS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martha Inc. Subtitle: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Author: Christopher Byron Narrator: Christopher Byron Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-06 Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the unauthorized Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, business writer and columnist Christopher Byron traces Martha's journey from the troubled world of a working-class family in New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame and power as the head of the billion-dollar business bearing her name. In Martha Inc., Byron shows that the great irony in Martha's triumph is that she has grown to global fame by celebrating a domestic life she never actually knew. Out of an imagined bliss, Martha created a media and merchandising empire devoted to the celebration of home, food, and family. Critic Reviews: "Martha Stewart is a success story you either love or hate, but until now you've only heard her side of it. In Martha Inc., author Christopher Byron chronicles the whole story." (New York Post) "Byron will not disappoint those who crave even more evidence of [Martha's] excess." (The New York Times) "A riveting twist on an old story." (USA Today) "Fascinating...a meaty account." (BusinessWeek) "Enough dish to feed Martha Stewart lovers and loathers alike in this scrupulously reported bio." (People) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Byron) Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:37:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Martha-Inc-Audiobook/B002V8MQIS thebookvoice.com 03:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martha Inc. Subtitle: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Author: Christopher Byron Narrator: Christopher Byron Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-06 Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the unauthorized Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, business writer and columnist Christopher Byron traces Martha's journey from the troubled world of a working-class family in New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame and power as the head of the billion-dollar business bearing her name. In Martha Inc., Byron shows that the great irony in Martha's triumph is that she has grown to global fame by celebrating a domestic life she never actually knew. Out of an imagined bliss, Martha created a media and merchandising empire devoted to the celebration of home, food, and family. Critic Reviews: "Martha Stewart is a success story you either love or hate, but until now you've only heard her side of it. In Martha Inc., author Christopher Byron chronicles the whole story." (New York Post) "Byron will not disappoint those who crave even more evidence of [Martha's] excess." (The New York Times) "A riveting twist on an old story." (USA Today) "Fascinating...a meaty account." (BusinessWeek) "Enough dish to feed Martha Stewart lovers and loathers alike in this scrupulously reported bio." (People) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martha Inc. Subtitle: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Author: Christopher Byron Narrator: Christopher Byron Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-06 Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the unauthorized Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, business writer and columnist Christopher Byron traces Martha's journey from the troubled world of a working-class family in New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame and power as the head of the billion-dollar business bearing her name. In Martha Inc., Byron shows that the great irony in Martha's triumph is that she has grown to global fame by celebrating a domestic life she never actually knew. Out of an imagined bliss, Martha created a media and merchandising empire devoted to the celebration of home, food, and family. Critic Reviews: "Martha Stewart is a success story you either love or hate, but until now you've only heard her side of it. In Martha Inc., author Christopher Byron chronicles the whole story." (New York Post) "Byron will not disappoint those who crave even more evidence of [Martha's] excess." (The New York Times) "A riveting twist on an old story." (USA Today) "Fascinating...a meaty account." (BusinessWeek) "Enough dish to feed Martha Stewart lovers and loathers alike in this scrupulously reported bio." (People) Members Reviews: Bitterness Revealed This book is one of the worst examples of sour grapes I have ever read. Christopher Byron uses the written word as a weapon against someone who may or may not have ever done something wrong to him. His narrative is angry, ruthless, and one-sided. Byron has chosen to focus on every negative aspect of Martha Stewart's life, by using overly dramatic punch words and accentuating the discrepancies in media stories. As a narrator, Christopher Byron would wonderfully suited for thrillers or suspense novels, but as a biographical writer, his objectivity leaves something to be desired. Martha Inc. is labeled as an unauthorized biography, when in fact it is simple character assassination. Everyone knows Martha Stewart is human and has faults, but with such blatant disregard for the theory of creative license, it is my opinion that Byron steps over the line. This book is senseless and more than a little annoying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-John-Belushi-Audiobook/B00XUX9BAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of John Belushi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin D. Brandt Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Years before comedians like Chris Farley made their reputations with a particularly physical form of humor, there was John Belushi, the legendary comedian known for iconic performances in Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. Not surprisingly, posters of Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky wearing a shirt that simply says "College" still adorn the walls of countless dorm rooms over 35 years after Animal House came out, and The Blues Brothers is still a cult classic. Belushi made people keel over in laughter in different roles, but there was always a question of how much of the performance was an act, because Belushi's behavior both on and off the set amazed friends and strangers alike, whether it was through hilarious routines or bizarre antics. Indeed, Belushi's escapades in real life actually provided material for Saturday Night Live skits, including an extended spoof called "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave." At the same time, however, his abuse of drugs and alcohol made him unreliable to work with, and he quickly forged a reputation for causing headaches on the set. That reputation already preceded him by the time he began working on Animal House in the late '70s, and the delays he caused on The Blues Brothers contributed to making it one of the most expensive comedies ever produced at the time. As is often the case for people with such hectic lifestyles, it's hard to maintain a grip, and Belushi himself claimed he believed he'd be dead by the age of 30. He wasn't far off, thanks to a controversial overdose on a mixture of heroin and cocaine, a speedball that was given to him by Cathy Smith, a rock groupie who also dealt drugs during the era. American Legends: The Life of John Belushi explores the turbulent life and career of one of America's most notorious comedians of the late 20th century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 19 May 2015 23:42:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-John-Belushi-Audiobook/B00XUX9BAE thebookvoice.com 00:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of John Belushi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin D. Brandt Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Years before comedians like Chris Farley made their reputations with a particularly physical form of humor, there was John Belushi, the legendary comedian known for iconic performances in Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. Not surprisingly, posters of Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky wearing a shirt that simply says "College" still adorn the walls of countless dorm rooms over 35 years after Animal House came out, and The Blues Brothers is still a cult classic. Belushi made people keel over in laughter in different roles, but there was always a question of how much of the performance was an act, because Belushi's behavior both on and off the set amazed friends and strangers alike, whether it was through hilarious routines or bizarre antics. Indeed, Belushi's escapades in real life actually provided material for Saturday Night Live skits, including an extended spoof called "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave." At the same time, however, his abuse of drugs and alcohol made him unreliable to work with, and he quickly forged a reputation for causing headaches on the set. That reputation already preceded him by the time he began working on Animal House in the late '70s, and the delays he caused on The Blues Brothers contributed to making it one of the most expensive comedies ever produced at the time. As is often the case for people with such hectic lifestyles, it's hard to maintain a grip, and Belushi himself claimed he believed he'd be dead by the age of 30. He wasn't far off, thanks to a controversial overdose on a mixture of heroin and cocaine, a speedball that was given to him by Cathy Smith, a rock groupie who also dealt drugs during the era. American Legends: The Life of John Belushi explores the turbulent life and career of one of America's most notorious comedians of the late 20th century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of John Belushi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin D. Brandt Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Years before comedians like Chris Farley made their reputations with a particularly physical form of humor, there was John Belushi, the legendary comedian known for iconic performances in Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. Not surprisingly, posters of Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky wearing a shirt that simply says "College" still adorn the walls of countless dorm rooms over 35 years after Animal House came out, and The Blues Brothers is still a cult classic. Belushi made people keel over in laughter in different roles, but there was always a question of how much of the performance was an act, because Belushi's behavior both on and off the set amazed friends and strangers alike, whether it was through hilarious routines or bizarre antics. Indeed, Belushi's escapades in real life actually provided material for Saturday Night Live skits, including an extended spoof called "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave." At the same time, however, his abuse of drugs and alcohol made him unreliable to work with, and he quickly forged a reputation for causing headaches on the set. That reputation already preceded him by the time he began working on Animal House in the late '70s, and the delays he caused on The Blues Brothers contributed to making it one of the most expensive comedies ever produced at the time. As is often the case for people with such hectic lifestyles, it's hard to maintain a grip, and Belushi himself claimed he believed he'd be dead by the age of 30. He wasn't far off, thanks to a controversial overdose on a mixture of heroin and cocaine, a speedball that was given to him by Cathy Smith, a rock groupie who also dealt drugs during the era. American Legends: The Life of John Belushi explores the turbulent life and career of one of America's most notorious comedians of the late 20th century. Members Reviews: "I may be gone but Rock and Roll lives on" Good book for learning about the legend as I can't help but remember certain scenes still stuck in my memory bank like the "bee" scenes from SNL and his antics in the movie "Animal House" and "Blues Brothers." Not so good in that the only actual picture of him provided was on the cover. I definitely learned some thing about him I didn't know like him having been demoted from sixth grade back to second grade at one time and the horrible panic attacks he used to have from being far from home. Editing was also more of an issue in this book than most by Charles River editors, but overall it was still a good book for starting to get to know some things about the man. I wish John Belushi was still with us as he was one that truly made me laugh... John gone too soon.... Wow, I had no idea! This was really a great read. It's so sad when a young man dies that young but to be as good as he was at giving the world laughter, that's even sadder. I would not presume to try and explain this book, it's one you just have to read to understand. Interesting Although I was not much of a John Balushi fan, this book gave me additional information about him, which I appreciate. I had failed to consider the amount of time and work it takes for a performer to prepare and maintain his high level of output to please his audience. Balushi was a burst of excess energy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Charlie-Chaplin-and-His-Times-Audiobook/B002V02EQK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Chaplin and His Times Author: Kenneth S. Lynn Narrator: Adams Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Lynn delves into Chaplin's childhood and family, his often controversial relationships with four wives and a slew of mistresses, and his associations with British music-hall impresario Fred Karno and silent-screen star and pal Douglas Fairbanks. He addresses Chaplin's political influences and convictions, and brings a keen, critical intelligence to the meaning of the films, illuminating Chaplin's elusive genius. Critic Reviews: "Kenneth S. Lynn...has produced an enormous, often fascinating, prodigiously researched book that goes off in all directions in search of the man behind the myth." (The New York Times) "Chaplin's life is truly an enormous subject...and Lynn does a magisterial job of knitting it all together, allowing Chaplin to emerge as fresh and evocative as the Little Tramp in his first incarnation." (Booklist) "Lynn deftly interweaves Chaplin's life with the events and personalities of his era....Lynn has done meticulous research....All a biography should be, this is enthusiastically recommended." (Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kenneth S. Lynn) Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:22:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Charlie-Chaplin-and-His-Times-Audiobook/B002V02EQK thebookvoice.com 21:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Chaplin and His Times Author: Kenneth S. Lynn Narrator: Adams Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Lynn delves into Chaplin's childhood and family, his often controversial relationships with four wives and a slew of mistresses, and his associations with British music-hall impresario Fred Karno and silent-screen star and pal Douglas Fairbanks. He addresses Chaplin's political influences and convictions, and brings a keen, critical intelligence to the meaning of the films, illuminating Chaplin's elusive genius. Critic Reviews: "Kenneth S. Lynn...has produced an enormous, often fascinating, prodigiously researched book that goes off in all directions in search of the man behind the myth." (The New York Times) "Chaplin's life is truly an enormous subject...and Lynn does a magisterial job of knitting it all together, allowing Chaplin to emerge as fresh and evocative as the Little Tramp in his first incarnation." (Booklist) "Lynn deftly interweaves Chaplin's life with the events and personalities of his era....Lynn has done meticulous research....All a biography should be, this is enthusiastically recommended." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Chaplin and His Times Author: Kenneth S. Lynn Narrator: Adams Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Lynn delves into Chaplin's childhood and family, his often controversial relationships with four wives and a slew of mistresses, and his associations with British music-hall impresario Fred Karno and silent-screen star and pal Douglas Fairbanks. He addresses Chaplin's political influences and convictions, and brings a keen, critical intelligence to the meaning of the films, illuminating Chaplin's elusive genius. Critic Reviews: "Kenneth S. Lynn...has produced an enormous, often fascinating, prodigiously researched book that goes off in all directions in search of the man behind the myth." (The New York Times) "Chaplin's life is truly an enormous subject...and Lynn does a magisterial job of knitting it all together, allowing Chaplin to emerge as fresh and evocative as the Little Tramp in his first incarnation." (Booklist) "Lynn deftly interweaves Chaplin's life with the events and personalities of his era....Lynn has done meticulous research....All a biography should be, this is enthusiastically recommended." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Flawed by bias This book may be worthwhile because the subject is so interesting, and there is no other biography available at Audible.com. It is flawed (as other reviews point out,) by the author's extreme right-wing bias and apparent dislike for his subject. Chaplin's politics were na?ve and sentimental and like a lot of people on the left at the time he refused to see the evil of the Soviet Union. His biographer on the other hand refuses to see the evil of McCarthyism. The author's done his research; the facts of Chaplin's life are in the book. The narrator is good. But to enjoy the book - if you're not Rush Limbaugh, you'll have to do a lot a filtering to neutralize the writer's bias. Chaplin deserves better. It's Chaplin! I've read My Autobiography and others, this book is really good. Chaplin was a player, sure, but why get all bent on that. This is a great book about one of the fathers of comedic cinema, a person that inspired the guys who inspired the guys that probably inspired the guys that inspired you. Old Hollywood at it's best, and there isn't much by way of film history on audio books. Great Book It seems the author has a growing distaste for Charlie Chaplin, and especially his politics as the book goes on. This is a good thing. CC was not at all an angel. A sycophant may have varnished over the unpleasantness. Lynn goes into full tilt sneer mode concerning Chaplin in the MacCarthy era. Also good because one gets the full measure of contempt the United States felt for Charlie at this time. Then back to pro Charlie in the last part of the book. Just like the country was. Also lots of peripheral classic hollywood lore. Good book lots of Information. What did you love best about Charlie Chaplin and His Times? The writer gives a great deal of detail quoting a number of other books and how they differ in information and structure, this is a good book if you wanted to find out something about the man and his life. What did you like best about this story? A great deal of detail but never boring. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? too long for one sitting Too Much This is not a good candidate for an unabridged audiobook. It is way too long because of too many details and author's notes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/They-Made-a-Monkee-Out-of-Me-Audiobook/B002V5CQZY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Made a Monkee Out of Me Subtitle: The Only Authorized Story Author: Davy Jones Narrator: Davy Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Davy Jones was a young aspiring actor when he was cast in a new television series called The Monkees. In this upbeat, entertaining autobiography, he recounts his career from its beginnings through the 1980s Monkees reunion and revival. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Davy Jones) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:51:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/They-Made-a-Monkee-Out-of-Me-Audiobook/B002V5CQZY thebookvoice.com 02:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Made a Monkee Out of Me Subtitle: The Only Authorized Story Author: Davy Jones Narrator: Davy Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Davy Jones was a young aspiring actor when he was cast in a new television series called The Monkees. In this upbeat, entertaining autobiography, he recounts his career from its beginnings through the 1980s Monkees reunion and revival. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Made a Monkee Out of Me Subtitle: The Only Authorized Story Author: Davy Jones Narrator: Davy Jones Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Davy Jones was a young aspiring actor when he was cast in a new television series called The Monkees. In this upbeat, entertaining autobiography, he recounts his career from its beginnings through the 1980s Monkees reunion and revival. Members Reviews: the depths of his heart What made the experience of listening to They Made a Monkee Out of Me the most enjoyable? Davy's voice was always distinctive, and in this you hear not only his lovely tones, but his lovely soul. What did you like best about this story? Davy narrating about his reconciliation with Micky Dolenz, and how he developed so much more respect for him after that. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Both laughed and cried. A picture developed of a man who trusted people, trusted the world, and was frequently abused for it, and whose talent was enormous. Any additional comments? Peter Tork said that the saddest thing about Davy's passing was that most would never know the depth and breadth of this man's heart, that Davy was the most heartfelt man he'd ever known. This book, and Davy's voice narrating it, reveals that heart. Good listen!!!! This is a great book! Even though it's short, Davy gets straight to the point and tells his story. No real shocking details, but a fun "read." Davy, Always the Entertainer :-) What made the experience of listening to They Made a Monkee Out of Me the most enjoyable? Davy's narration provided me with an opportunity to travel along with him while he relived his life's journey. He made me feel like a participant rather than a spectator. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The most poingnant point in the book occurred for me at the end of the book when I realized just how much Davy Jones loved performing for the people he loved, his fans. His untimely death is an enormous loss. Any additional comments? Davy may have been diminutive in size, but he was enormous in talent, passion, and dedication - the consumment entertainer! Davy at his best, as usual. It's wonderful to hear Davy talk of his life. I miss him so much. Monkee Not as much Monkee information as I would have hoped for or expected. Davy's rather thick accent forced me to have to really pay attention in order to understand. Still quite entertaining all in all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rocking-Horse-A-Personal-Biography-of-Betty-Hutton-Audiobook/B00NGRS60A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton Author: Gene Arceri Narrator: Kathy Garver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-14 Publisher: ACE Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Most fondly remembered for her starring role as Cissy in the long-running international TV hit Family Affair, Kathy Garver has also garnered critical acclaim in movies, stage, radio, voice-over animation and audio-book narration. For Rocking Horse, Kathy Garver adds her knowledge of voice over, the entertainment world and her many talents to make this biography of Betty Hutton a personal affair and cautionary tale. Kathy brings a wealth of experience to lift the well-written words off the printed page to create an exciting and fulfilling listening experience. A four-time Audie Award winner (the Oscar for the spoken word), reviewers and fans heartily agree that Ms. Garver's audio renditions are a grade above the rest. Rocking Horse, Kathy's latest project, entertains, engages and will be remembered as an excellent listening experience. Available for download and purchase now, highly recommended. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gene Arceri) Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:39:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rocking-Horse-A-Personal-Biography-of-Betty-Hutton-Audiobook/B00NGRS60A thebookvoice.com 03:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton Author: Gene Arceri Narrator: Kathy Garver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-14 Publisher: ACE Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Most fondly remembered for her starring role as Cissy in the long-running international TV hit Family Affair, Kathy Garver has also garnered critical acclaim in movies, stage, radio, voice-over animation and audio-book narration. For Rocking Horse, Kathy Garver adds her knowledge of voice over, the entertainment world and her many talents to make this biography of Betty Hutton a personal affair and cautionary tale. Kathy brings a wealth of experience to lift the well-written words off the printed page to create an exciting and fulfilling listening experience. A four-time Audie Award winner (the Oscar for the spoken word), reviewers and fans heartily agree that Ms. Garver's audio renditions are a grade above the rest. Rocking Horse, Kathy's latest project, entertains, engages and will be remembered as an excellent listening experience. Available for download and purchase now, highly recommended. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton Author: Gene Arceri Narrator: Kathy Garver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-14 Publisher: ACE Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Most fondly remembered for her starring role as Cissy in the long-running international TV hit Family Affair, Kathy Garver has also garnered critical acclaim in movies, stage, radio, voice-over animation and audio-book narration. For Rocking Horse, Kathy Garver adds her knowledge of voice over, the entertainment world and her many talents to make this biography of Betty Hutton a personal affair and cautionary tale. Kathy brings a wealth of experience to lift the well-written words off the printed page to create an exciting and fulfilling listening experience. A four-time Audie Award winner (the Oscar for the spoken word), reviewers and fans heartily agree that Ms. Garver's audio renditions are a grade above the rest. Rocking Horse, Kathy's latest project, entertains, engages and will be remembered as an excellent listening experience. Available for download and purchase now, highly recommended. Members Reviews: Great book and a great narrator. Would you consider the audio edition of Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton to be better than the print version? Absolutely. The opportunity to hear Kathy Garver interpret the words in a stellar reading is too good to miss. A book (either e or paper) could never compare. What other book might you compare Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton to and why? There is no comparison. this book and the performance behind it render all other biographies irrelevant. What does Kathy Garver bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her read is excellent. Every word crisp and clear. I am hearing impaired and frequently have difficulty with audio books. Not in this case. I would listen to Kathy Garver read the downtown Manhattan telephone directory. (It's not available, is it?) Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I both laughed and cried. Frequently at the same time. Any additional comments? Rocking Horse was a delightful listening experience and I would recommend this audio book to anyone and everyone. Rocking Horse- A Personal Biography of Betty Hutto Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Would Absolutely recommend it.... Excellent narration by actress Kathy Garver.... An eye opener on the life of Betty Hutton! What was one of the most memorable moments of Rocking Horse - A Personal Biography of Betty Hutton? I didn't know a lot about Betty Hutton's life, so I enjoyed learning the numerous intimate details of Betty's career... how she got started, her determination and her setbacks... Have you listened to any of Kathy Garvers other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I have... Kathy's voice performance/interpretation is always top notch. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I enjoyed the information about Betty's background, including her mother and family members and also the part about "Annie Get Your Gun." Any additional comments? Well done, Kathy.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Both-of-Us-Audiobook/B007QW1PY0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Both of Us Subtitle: My Life with Farrah Author: Ryan O'Neal, Jodee Blanco, Kent Carroll Narrator: Ryan O'Neal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ryan ONeal and Farrah Fawcett: He was the handsome Academy Award-nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlies Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike for more than three decades. In a tragic turn, the world lost Farrah after a tragic battle with cancer in 2009, but in his intimate memoir Both of Us, Ryan brings their relationship to vivid life. Fans of each other from afar, Ryan and Farrah met through her husband, Lee Majors, and fell passionately in love. Soon, however, reality threatened their happiness and they struggled with some serious matters, including the disintegration of Farrahs marriage; Ryans troubled relationship with his daughter, Tatum, and son, Griffin; mismatched career trajectories; and raising their young son, Redmond - all leading Ryan and Farrah to an inevitable split in 1997. Ryan fought to create a life on his own but never stopped longing for Farrah. Eventually he realized that he had lost his true soul mate. Older and wiser, he and Farrah found their way back to each other and were excited to start a new life together. But their bliss was cut short when Farrah was diagnosed with cancer and passed away just three years later. Ryans deep love for Farrah and his devotion to preserving her memory are evident in Both of Us. Drawing on decades worth of personal records and keepsakes, he has included never-before-seen photographs, letters exchanged between him and Farrah, and his own diaries, making this a poignant and compelling memento for her fans. Written with candor and emotional honesty, it is a true Hollywood love story. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ryan O'Neal) Tue, 01 May 2012 11:53:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Both-of-Us-Audiobook/B007QW1PY0 thebookvoice.com 06:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Both of Us Subtitle: My Life with Farrah Author: Ryan O'Neal, Jodee Blanco, Kent Carroll Narrator: Ryan O'Neal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ryan ONeal and Farrah Fawcett: He was the handsome Academy Award-nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlies Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike for more than three decades. In a tragic turn, the world lost Farrah after a tragic battle with cancer in 2009, but in his intimate memoir Both of Us, Ryan brings their relationship to vivid life. Fans of each other from afar, Ryan and Farrah met through her husband, Lee Majors, and fell passionately in love. Soon, however, reality threatened their happiness and they struggled with some serious matters, including the disintegration of Farrahs marriage; Ryans troubled relationship with his daughter, Tatum, and son, Griffin; mismatched career trajectories; and raising their young son, Redmond - all leading Ryan and Farrah to an inevitable split in 1997. Ryan fought to create a life on his own but never stopped longing for Farrah. Eventually he realized that he had lost his true soul mate. Older and wiser, he and Farrah found their way back to each other and were excited to start a new life together. But their bliss was cut short when Farrah was diagnosed with cancer and passed away just three years later. Ryans deep love for Farrah and his devotion to preserving her memory are evident in Both of Us. Drawing on decades worth of personal records and keepsakes, he has included never-before-seen photographs, letters exchanged between him and Farrah, and his own diaries, making this a poignant and compelling memento for her fans. Written with candor and emotional honesty, it is a true Hollywood love story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Both of Us Subtitle: My Life with Farrah Author: Ryan O'Neal, Jodee Blanco, Kent Carroll Narrator: Ryan O'Neal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Ryan ONeal and Farrah Fawcett: He was the handsome Academy Award-nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlies Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike for more than three decades. In a tragic turn, the world lost Farrah after a tragic battle with cancer in 2009, but in his intimate memoir Both of Us, Ryan brings their relationship to vivid life. Fans of each other from afar, Ryan and Farrah met through her husband, Lee Majors, and fell passionately in love. Soon, however, reality threatened their happiness and they struggled with some serious matters, including the disintegration of Farrahs marriage; Ryans troubled relationship with his daughter, Tatum, and son, Griffin; mismatched career trajectories; and raising their young son, Redmond - all leading Ryan and Farrah to an inevitable split in 1997. Ryan fought to create a life on his own but never stopped longing for Farrah. Eventually he realized that he had lost his true soul mate. Older and wiser, he and Farrah found their way back to each other and were excited to start a new life together. But their bliss was cut short when Farrah was diagnosed with cancer and passed away just three years later. Ryans deep love for Farrah and his devotion to preserving her memory are evident in Both of Us. Drawing on decades worth of personal records and keepsakes, he has included never-before-seen photographs, letters exchanged between him and Farrah, and his own diaries, making this a poignant and compelling memento for her fans. Written with candor and emotional honesty, it is a true Hollywood love story. Members Reviews: Very touching story What made the experience of listening to Both of Us the most enjoyable? Gives a good and honest view of life of Ryan O'Neal What did you like best about this story? The honest view on good an bad from his life with Farah and his children Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The end of the life of Farah Any additional comments? Recommend to listen to this book if you like true life stories Narrates Like He Parents Where does Both of Us rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? It's a nice story. I'm 55 from Southern California so I remember these days well. But I don't care for Ryans reading. He stammers, halts, has pauses when he shouldnt and sounds like he's reading something he's never read before. What did you like best about this story? Farrah Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ryan O'Neal? Not really sure. It's always best it seems to have the writer read his own words but in this case I disagree. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes. Ryan is obviously living a life of regret. And to that I can relate. Any additional comments? I don't mean any offense to Mr O'Neal, just didn't care for his reading. Interesting Read Would you consider the audio edition of Both of Us to be better than the print version? Yes, because you get the author's intended emotions from the voice version. But, I found Ryan's way of reading to be somewhat distracting, as he pauses at the stangest times in sentences. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Love-Groucho-Audiobook/B002V8HAA2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Groucho Subtitle: Letters from Groucho Marx to His Daughter Miriam Author: Groucho Marx Narrator: Frank Ferrante Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-01 Publisher: The Publishing Mills Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The ups and downs of Groucho's film, radio and television careers, two divorces and two remarriages, and Miriam's often tumultuous young adulthood reveal many facets of a man many know only through his film roles and as the quipping quizmaster of You Bet Your Life. Groucho is revealed as a man deeply concerned with holding his family together and as a sometimes firm, always loving father who never hesitated to say exactly what he thought. Featuring a forward written and narrated by Dick Cavett. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Groucho Marx) Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:09:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Love-Groucho-Audiobook/B002V8HAA2 thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Groucho Subtitle: Letters from Groucho Marx to His Daughter Miriam Author: Groucho Marx Narrator: Frank Ferrante Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-01 Publisher: The Publishing Mills Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The ups and downs of Groucho's film, radio and television careers, two divorces and two remarriages, and Miriam's often tumultuous young adulthood reveal many facets of a man many know only through his film roles and as the quipping quizmaster of You Bet Your Life. Groucho is revealed as a man deeply concerned with holding his family together and as a sometimes firm, always loving father who never hesitated to say exactly what he thought. Featuring a forward written and narrated by Dick Cavett. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Groucho Subtitle: Letters from Groucho Marx to His Daughter Miriam Author: Groucho Marx Narrator: Frank Ferrante Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-01 Publisher: The Publishing Mills Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The ups and downs of Groucho's film, radio and television careers, two divorces and two remarriages, and Miriam's often tumultuous young adulthood reveal many facets of a man many know only through his film roles and as the quipping quizmaster of You Bet Your Life. Groucho is revealed as a man deeply concerned with holding his family together and as a sometimes firm, always loving father who never hesitated to say exactly what he thought. Featuring a forward written and narrated by Dick Cavett. Members Reviews: Groucho very. sad story behind the comic genius was a man who struggled with multiple marriages but tried desperately to bring up his children with mixed success https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Laugh-Makers-Audiobook/B0050DLLJ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Laugh Makers Subtitle: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers Author: Robert L. Mills Narrator: Bob Mills, Gary Owens (preface) Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Joe Bevilacqua, Waterlogg Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! "Over 11 hours of entertainment!" says Laugh-In's Gary Owens. "In The Laugh Makers, Bob Mills takes us on a delightful, side-splitting journey back to the slapstick sketch comedy of television's Golden Age - a long-ago era of variety, song-and-dance, brilliant patter, and a seemingly endless parade of laughs - sprung from the genius of 'gag men,' that talented group of wit-blessed word-smiths to whom the book pays well-deserved homage." The Laugh Makers is a priceless collection of heretofore unpublished recollections revealing untold secrets and goings-on behind the scenes on the Bob Hope Show, from Stockholm to Bora Bora, London to Peking. It's jam-packed with stories and anecdotes - all from a fondly remembered past that will have you chuckling from start to finish. Bob Mills is well qualified to salute the famous corps of gag men who kept the comedian knee-deep in jokes.These first-hand recollections summon up the final phase of Hopes career - and the end of the trail for an entire brand of show business. The Laugh Makers was listed in Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy - Year End Book Survey 2009. The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers was written and read by Robert L. Mills, with a preface read by Gary Owens. It was produced by Joe Bevilacqua, with music by Barry Dugan. Buy the print book here: http://www.amazon.com/LAUGH-MAKERS-Behind-Scenes-Incredible/dp/1593933231orhttp://bobhopeslaughmakers.weebly.com/ bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert L. Mills) Thu, 12 May 2011 06:54:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Laugh-Makers-Audiobook/B0050DLLJ6 thebookvoice.com 11:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Laugh Makers Subtitle: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers Author: Robert L. Mills Narrator: Bob Mills, Gary Owens (preface) Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Joe Bevilacqua, Waterlogg Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! "Over 11 hours of entertainment!" says Laugh-In's Gary Owens. "In The Laugh Makers, Bob Mills takes us on a delightful, side-splitting journey back to the slapstick sketch comedy of television's Golden Age - a long-ago era of variety, song-and-dance, brilliant patter, and a seemingly endless parade of laughs - sprung from the genius of 'gag men,' that talented group of wit-blessed word-smiths to whom the book pays well-deserved homage." The Laugh Makers is a priceless collection of heretofore unpublished recollections revealing untold secrets and goings-on behind the scenes on the Bob Hope Show, from Stockholm to Bora Bora, London to Peking. It's jam-packed with stories and anecdotes - all from a fondly remembered past that will have you chuckling from start to finish. Bob Mills is well qualified to salute the famous corps of gag men who kept the comedian knee-deep in jokes.These first-hand recollections summon up the final phase of Hopes career - and the end of the trail for an entire brand of show business. The Laugh Makers was listed in Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy - Year End Book Survey 2009. The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers was written and read by Robert L. Mills, with a preface read by Gary Owens. It was produced by Joe Bevilacqua, with music by Barry Dugan. Buy the print book here: http://www.amazon.com/LAUGH-MAKERS-Behind-Scenes-Incredible/dp/1593933231orhttp://bobhopeslaughmakers.weebly.com/ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Laugh Makers Subtitle: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers Author: Robert L. Mills Narrator: Bob Mills, Gary Owens (preface) Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Joe Bevilacqua, Waterlogg Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations! "Over 11 hours of entertainment!" says Laugh-In's Gary Owens. "In The Laugh Makers, Bob Mills takes us on a delightful, side-splitting journey back to the slapstick sketch comedy of television's Golden Age - a long-ago era of variety, song-and-dance, brilliant patter, and a seemingly endless parade of laughs - sprung from the genius of 'gag men,' that talented group of wit-blessed word-smiths to whom the book pays well-deserved homage." The Laugh Makers is a priceless collection of heretofore unpublished recollections revealing untold secrets and goings-on behind the scenes on the Bob Hope Show, from Stockholm to Bora Bora, London to Peking. It's jam-packed with stories and anecdotes - all from a fondly remembered past that will have you chuckling from start to finish. Bob Mills is well qualified to salute the famous corps of gag men who kept the comedian knee-deep in jokes.These first-hand recollections summon up the final phase of Hopes career - and the end of the trail for an entire brand of show business. The Laugh Makers was listed in Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy - Year End Book Survey 2009. The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers was written and read by Robert L. Mills, with a preface read by Gary Owens. It was produced by Joe Bevilacqua, with music by Barry Dugan. Buy the print book here: http://www.amazon.com/LAUGH-MAKERS-Behind-Scenes-Incredible/dp/1593933231orhttp://bobhopeslaughmakers.weebly.com/ Members Reviews: Amazingly Candid I really enjoyed this insiders look at the backstage lives of Bob Hope's cadre of writers. Those of us who grew up with him will immediately be right in the room as Mr. Mills takes the writers through their paces with Bob. We can see the glint in the eye and the lift of the eyebrow as he either thumbs up or thumbs down their ideas. But that's not all either...you get some great behind the scenes stories on those TV specials that we all grew addicted to with wonderful anecdotes not only about Bob and his family but the writers and their lives working for the man and some amazing guest stars gaffs and who were their favorites and of course those government and censorship battles that ensued at times (especially in China). It's just a great way to get to know a little more about a legend we all admired and learn some of the inner workings of those perhaps closest to him in his career - his writers. Mr. Mills doesn't mince words or opinions but I thought he leveled the playing field immensely by including those of his peers and Hope himself right alongside his own observations. It's written with a kind of loose construction that flows along the timeline you're following and I liked that. Overall it's probably the best real look at the comedian you'll get outside of a full blown biography and isn't weighted down by the character analysis or all the details that have to be included in a life story (tho there's a little when needed so you're never lost). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Brangelina-Audiobook/B004KAZ4YI Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Titre: Brangelina Sous-titre: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Auteur: Ian Halperin Narrateur: Mose Persico Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-24-11 Éditeur: Transit Publishing Inc. Evaluation: 3 sur 5 sur 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Résumé de l'éditeur: Ian Halperin, New York Times best-selling author of Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, explores the relationship of the worlds most famous celebrity couple with exclusive revelations and personal anecdotes. This supercouple, unlike any other, consistently turns heads, rolls cameras, and delivers action. The rugged, yet debonair, actor Brad Pitt (Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds) and the always sexy and illustrious actress Angelina Jolie (Girl Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling) have made a lasting impression through their movies and their magic. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Halperin) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:20:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Brangelina-Audiobook/B004KAZ4YI thebookvoice.com 06:53:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Titre: Brangelina Sous-titre: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Auteur: Ian Halperin Narrateur: Mose Persico Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-24-11 Éditeur: Transit Publishing Inc. Evaluation: 3 sur 5 sur 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Résumé de l'éditeur: Ian Halperin, New York Times best-selling author of Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, explores the relationship of the worlds most famous celebrity couple with exclusive revelations and personal anecdotes. This supercouple, unlike any other, consistently turns heads, rolls cameras, and delivers action. The rugged, yet debonair, actor Brad Pitt (Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds) and the always sexy and illustrious actress Angelina Jolie (Girl Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling) have made a lasting impression through their movies and their magic. Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> Titre: Brangelina Sous-titre: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Auteur: Ian Halperin Narrateur: Mose Persico Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 53 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-24-11 Éditeur: Transit Publishing Inc. Evaluation: 3 sur 5 sur 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Résumé de l'éditeur: Ian Halperin, New York Times best-selling author of Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, explores the relationship of the worlds most famous celebrity couple with exclusive revelations and personal anecdotes. This supercouple, unlike any other, consistently turns heads, rolls cameras, and delivers action. The rugged, yet debonair, actor Brad Pitt (Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds) and the always sexy and illustrious actress Angelina Jolie (Girl Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling) have made a lasting impression through their movies and their magic. Avis des membres: Just reread after purchasing in 2011 Itâs amazing how Ian predicted exactly how nutty Jolie turned out to be and they nailed it by how she would exploit Brad in the end. How sad, she is truly a psychopath One Star Very blah. Just told us what most people probably already know about the couple. Too Much Angie, not enough Brad and Brangelina I think the author mistitled this book. It should have been an unauthorized story of Angelina Jolie. There are very few chapters that Pitt is even mentioned in. I also didn't think some of the author's so-called undercover work should not have been included. Why go undercover in a mental hospital years after Angie stayed there for a couple of days? It didn't add anything to the book at all. His undercover work regarding "sibs" was also unneccesary, adding nothing, and was disgusting to boot. Overall, I found the book to be just a re-hash of everything we have already heard about Angie and certainly not anything new or "untold" as he claims in the title. Three Stars the book is okay, but nothing i haven't read in the newspapers Five Stars My Mom Loved It https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/All-My-Life-Audiobook/B004S2SP30 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All My Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Susan Lucci Narrator: Susan Lucci Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Susan Lucci and All My Children were introduced to the world in 1971, American television changed forever. Susan's character, the beautiful, spirited, and mercurial Erica Kane, was an original. But while millions have enjoyed getting to know Erica's many sides, the woman who plays her has remained a mystery. In her long-awaited memoir, this very private entertainment icon pulls back the curtain to reveal her own story. Warm, candid, and inviting, All My Life chronicles Susan's journey from her childhood to playing Erica Kane and from finding true love to living that "Cinderella moment" when she finally won her Emmy. As charming, down-to-earth, and compelling as the woman whose story it tells, All My Life reminds us of the power of dreams and how we can all find the courage and tenacity to make them come true. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Lucci) Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:22:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/All-My-Life-Audiobook/B004S2SP30 thebookvoice.com 10:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All My Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Susan Lucci Narrator: Susan Lucci Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Susan Lucci and All My Children were introduced to the world in 1971, American television changed forever. Susan's character, the beautiful, spirited, and mercurial Erica Kane, was an original. But while millions have enjoyed getting to know Erica's many sides, the woman who plays her has remained a mystery. In her long-awaited memoir, this very private entertainment icon pulls back the curtain to reveal her own story. Warm, candid, and inviting, All My Life chronicles Susan's journey from her childhood to playing Erica Kane and from finding true love to living that "Cinderella moment" when she finally won her Emmy. As charming, down-to-earth, and compelling as the woman whose story it tells, All My Life reminds us of the power of dreams and how we can all find the courage and tenacity to make them come true. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All My Life Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Susan Lucci Narrator: Susan Lucci Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Susan Lucci and All My Children were introduced to the world in 1971, American television changed forever. Susan's character, the beautiful, spirited, and mercurial Erica Kane, was an original. But while millions have enjoyed getting to know Erica's many sides, the woman who plays her has remained a mystery. In her long-awaited memoir, this very private entertainment icon pulls back the curtain to reveal her own story. Warm, candid, and inviting, All My Life chronicles Susan's journey from her childhood to playing Erica Kane and from finding true love to living that "Cinderella moment" when she finally won her Emmy. As charming, down-to-earth, and compelling as the woman whose story it tells, All My Life reminds us of the power of dreams and how we can all find the courage and tenacity to make them come true. Members Reviews: Beyond Erica.....4 STARS better than expected~ PLOT: BIO of Susan aka Erica Kane..... This starts with Susan Lucci talking about her life and family. She was raised like any other girl. But aspires to act early on. A popular cheerleader and high school acting classes fuel her drive. We learn of a serious accident and how fortune she was find a plastic surgeon resident stich up that lovely face and head. A failed engagement has her fascinated by Helmut Huber a man who will be her future husband. Helmut is a business man and master chef. Lucci is fortunate to TEST for a 15 year old girl who was "supposed to be on air every other Tuesday" Erica Kane a girl who ONLY thinks of boys dating and fashion. This luck of the draw has her in one of the BEST and most popular characters in daytime. An adult 22 year old Lucci is soon acting on the daytime soap opera All My Children. As the shows fan base increase so does Lucci's popularity. At 27 she is "crowned" Queen of the Soaps. Bless with daughter Liza and son Andreas she makes her family her priority. She is also fortune to be able to fulfil her acting destiny. This book is very good. Lucci has a great voice and this moves along very well. She is articulate and funny. We see the solid loving marriage and home she has made. I give this one 4 STARS for interesting and entertaining bio of the lovely Susan Lucci and her life. This bio also gives the close up story of her Emmy Nominations til finally a big win... 18 when she "finally took home her Emmy".....one of the most funny things that happened was she had happen was while filming All My Children as Erica who was supposed to clean out her SAFE for a quick get away.....and the CREW......put 20 Engagement Rings in there as a joke. LOL..... Great book! I recommend... Susan did a great job writing this book... She put words together in a way that we can be very close to her story and to her... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bing-Crosby-Audiobook/B002V02WAS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby Subtitle: The Early Years Author: Gary Giddins Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In his commanding biography, the eminent cultural critic Gary Giddins takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a provincial young law student from Spokane, Washington, to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Giddins chronicles Crosby's rise from college minstrel shows through vaudeville; from Paul Whiteman's orchestra to matchless success in Hollywood; from his courtship of the beautiful and tragic Dixie Lee to his triumphs as the sportsman who created the first celebrity pro-am golf tournament and helped build the Del Mar racetrack. Written with the critical insight and stylistic mastery readers have come to expect from Giddins, this definitive biography rescues Crosby from mythographers and debunkers alike. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to numerous archives, Giddins dramatizes the ascension of pop and firmly reclaims Crosby's central role in American cultural history. Critic Reviews: "Edward Lewis delivers fascinating insights into Crosby's early years by way of Gary Giddin's impeccable research and painstaking interviews. With news reel style delivery and straightforward accounts, Lewis provides little known facts and insights covering Crosby's early childhood, vaudeville days in college, rise to fame in Hollywood, love affairs, love of sports, and contribution to society." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Giddins) Thu, 03 Jun 2004 17:45:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bing-Crosby-Audiobook/B002V02WAS thebookvoice.com 21:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby Subtitle: The Early Years Author: Gary Giddins Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In his commanding biography, the eminent cultural critic Gary Giddins takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a provincial young law student from Spokane, Washington, to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Giddins chronicles Crosby's rise from college minstrel shows through vaudeville; from Paul Whiteman's orchestra to matchless success in Hollywood; from his courtship of the beautiful and tragic Dixie Lee to his triumphs as the sportsman who created the first celebrity pro-am golf tournament and helped build the Del Mar racetrack. Written with the critical insight and stylistic mastery readers have come to expect from Giddins, this definitive biography rescues Crosby from mythographers and debunkers alike. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to numerous archives, Giddins dramatizes the ascension of pop and firmly reclaims Crosby's central role in American cultural history. Critic Reviews: "Edward Lewis delivers fascinating insights into Crosby's early years by way of Gary Giddin's impeccable research and painstaking interviews. With news reel style delivery and straightforward accounts, Lewis provides little known facts and insights covering Crosby's early childhood, vaudeville days in college, rise to fame in Hollywood, love affairs, love of sports, and contribution to society." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bing Crosby Subtitle: The Early Years Author: Gary Giddins Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In his commanding biography, the eminent cultural critic Gary Giddins takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a provincial young law student from Spokane, Washington, to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Giddins chronicles Crosby's rise from college minstrel shows through vaudeville; from Paul Whiteman's orchestra to matchless success in Hollywood; from his courtship of the beautiful and tragic Dixie Lee to his triumphs as the sportsman who created the first celebrity pro-am golf tournament and helped build the Del Mar racetrack. Written with the critical insight and stylistic mastery readers have come to expect from Giddins, this definitive biography rescues Crosby from mythographers and debunkers alike. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to numerous archives, Giddins dramatizes the ascension of pop and firmly reclaims Crosby's central role in American cultural history. Critic Reviews: "Edward Lewis delivers fascinating insights into Crosby's early years by way of Gary Giddin's impeccable research and painstaking interviews. With news reel style delivery and straightforward accounts, Lewis provides little known facts and insights covering Crosby's early childhood, vaudeville days in college, rise to fame in Hollywood, love affairs, love of sports, and contribution to society." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: AWFUL NARRATION The story sounds like it's really good..., but I could not get past the robotic voice of the narrator!! My Alexa can read just as well. THE Crosby biography. Nothing is left "unknown" about Mr. Crosby... and I do mean nothing. The writing is fantastic and the narrator is easy to listen to. Wonderful but very long book. Despite the enormity of this time, at no time does it drag or become boring. I'm 50. Bing was singing for people my great-grandmother's age, but his voice and legacy is forever. "His voice is like liquid gold bring poured into a silver cup.' (Mr. Louis Armstrong) Great biography, though heavy on the technical info This was an interesting look into the early life and career of Bing Crosby. Though I enjoyed the in depth information, there was also a lot of technical jargon and such that made some of the sections about his performing/recording years a bit boring. The narrator was effective, though I sometimes found his voice a little too high pitched compared to others Ive listened to. Still a worthwhile listen for any Crosby fan or anyone interested in the lives and career progression of entertainers from his era. Soooo boring... Couldn't get thru it! The narration was so dry, I finally just had to give up on this! This was a shame, because I really am interested in the story! I love Bing but found this challenging in parts. I love Bing Crosby's films and music but found the first half of the book very difficult to get into. I think it was because I found the narrator to be quite robotic so it lacked some 'life' I have heard in other books. That said, I got used to it and it was ok for the remainder and I'm sure if I listened again, it would be better still. With regard to the book, it is very detailed and really provides a look into the life of Bing. My favourite part was the last chapter because it related to Bing's relationship with Bob Hope. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ian-Fleming-Audiobook/B002V8HEFI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ian Fleming Subtitle: The Man Behind James Bond Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, spy, this suave Old Etonian creator of the Cold War's archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complicated and interesting than his major fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming's wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for the Bond novels, and while his temperamental, sometimes violent nature got him into difficulties as a young man, the second World War was the making of him. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his international contacts, he master-minded numerous top secret operations, including "Golden Eye," which is uncovered here for the first time. His role in shaping prototype CIA is also fully detailed. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Lycett) Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:24:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ian-Fleming-Audiobook/B002V8HEFI thebookvoice.com 21:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ian Fleming Subtitle: The Man Behind James Bond Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, spy, this suave Old Etonian creator of the Cold War's archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complicated and interesting than his major fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming's wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for the Bond novels, and while his temperamental, sometimes violent nature got him into difficulties as a young man, the second World War was the making of him. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his international contacts, he master-minded numerous top secret operations, including "Golden Eye," which is uncovered here for the first time. His role in shaping prototype CIA is also fully detailed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ian Fleming Subtitle: The Man Behind James Bond Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, spy, this suave Old Etonian creator of the Cold War's archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complicated and interesting than his major fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming's wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for the Bond novels, and while his temperamental, sometimes violent nature got him into difficulties as a young man, the second World War was the making of him. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his international contacts, he master-minded numerous top secret operations, including "Golden Eye," which is uncovered here for the first time. His role in shaping prototype CIA is also fully detailed. Members Reviews: Great book, unlistenable audiobook This biography of Fleming is a well written and well read book, but the audio production quality is very poor. Often the loudness of the reading drops suddenly, causing you to have to turn up the volume and be deafened when the normal loudness returns, or the treble drops out and you're left trying hard to understand what little you can make out from the bass. Pass on this book. Awful quality The book itself seems OK, and the narrator seems qualified, but when you can hear a narrator swallowing, coughing, turning pages, and when the sound level jumps on its own accord, its horrible for the listener. The Man Behind Bond Ian Fleming lived in a different world. He saw himself as someone who was always coming in second place, yet he rose to a greater fame than almost any of his many very famous friends. Lycett tells the story of James Bond's creator with tremendous depth and an appreciation for his subject. The idylic world Fleming created for himself - and how that world came crashing down in many ways - is accutely portrayed. If you have loved the world of James Bond, you should discover the story of 007's creator. Great account of the life of Fleming The story is an interesting account of the life of Ian Fleming. The history and actions that lead this man into the experience that brought him to imagine to great James Bond stories was excellent. The audio quality is the shortfall of this audio book. Throughout this audiobook the static sounds, differences in volume, and tone bring slight distraction to a great biography. Excellent Book with Solid Narration I wish I had read this book sooner! I put off buying and reading it because the reviews were not stellar. Admittedly, like most biographies, this book begins with the Fleming family history, which is a little bit slow. But, the book picks right up as soon as they start telling Ian's story. Skip to World War II if you want to get right down to the most interesting times in Ian Fleming's life. There are no slow spots during or after the war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-John-Lennon-Letters-Audiobook/B009LLI3OE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The John Lennon Letters Author: John Lennon, Hunter Davies (editor) Narrator: Hunter Davies, Christopher Eccleston, Allan Corduner, Yoko Ono Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A lifetime of letters, collected for the first time, from the legendary musician and songwriter. John Lennon was one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever known, creator of "Help!", "Come Together", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Imagine", and dozens more. But it was in his correspondences that he let his personality and poetry flow unguarded. Now, gathered for the first time in book form, are his letters to family, friends, strangers, and lovers from every point in his life. Funny, informative, wise, poetic, and sometimes heartbreaking, his letters illuminate a never-before-seen intimate side of the private genius. This groundbreaking collection of almost 300 letters and postcards has been edited and annotated by Hunter Davies, whose authorized biography The Beatles (1968) was published to great acclaim. With unparalleled knowledge of Lennon and his contemporaries, Davies reads between the lines of the artist's words, contextualizing them in Lennon's life and using them to reveal the man himself. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Lennon) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:02:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-John-Lennon-Letters-Audiobook/B009LLI3OE thebookvoice.com 08:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The John Lennon Letters Author: John Lennon, Hunter Davies (editor) Narrator: Hunter Davies, Christopher Eccleston, Allan Corduner, Yoko Ono Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A lifetime of letters, collected for the first time, from the legendary musician and songwriter. John Lennon was one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever known, creator of "Help!", "Come Together", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Imagine", and dozens more. But it was in his correspondences that he let his personality and poetry flow unguarded. Now, gathered for the first time in book form, are his letters to family, friends, strangers, and lovers from every point in his life. Funny, informative, wise, poetic, and sometimes heartbreaking, his letters illuminate a never-before-seen intimate side of the private genius. This groundbreaking collection of almost 300 letters and postcards has been edited and annotated by Hunter Davies, whose authorized biography The Beatles (1968) was published to great acclaim. With unparalleled knowledge of Lennon and his contemporaries, Davies reads between the lines of the artist's words, contextualizing them in Lennon's life and using them to reveal the man himself. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The John Lennon Letters Author: John Lennon, Hunter Davies (editor) Narrator: Hunter Davies, Christopher Eccleston, Allan Corduner, Yoko Ono Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A lifetime of letters, collected for the first time, from the legendary musician and songwriter. John Lennon was one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever known, creator of "Help!", "Come Together", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Imagine", and dozens more. But it was in his correspondences that he let his personality and poetry flow unguarded. Now, gathered for the first time in book form, are his letters to family, friends, strangers, and lovers from every point in his life. Funny, informative, wise, poetic, and sometimes heartbreaking, his letters illuminate a never-before-seen intimate side of the private genius. This groundbreaking collection of almost 300 letters and postcards has been edited and annotated by Hunter Davies, whose authorized biography The Beatles (1968) was published to great acclaim. With unparalleled knowledge of Lennon and his contemporaries, Davies reads between the lines of the artist's words, contextualizing them in Lennon's life and using them to reveal the man himself. Members Reviews: Insightful The John Lennon Letters gives great insight into John balancing his personal life and relationships with his career. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Good-the-Bad-and-Me-Audiobook/B00W8FQRI4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good, the Bad, and Me Subtitle: In My Anecdotage Author: Eli Wallach Narrator: Eli Wallach Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: The Estate of Eli Wallach Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The sparkling memoir of a movie icon's life in the footlights and on camera, The Good, the Bad, and Me tells the extraordinary story of Eli Wallach's many years dedicated to his craft. Beginning with his early days in Brooklyn and his college years in Texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the earliest members of the famed Actors Studio and as a Tony Award winner for his work on Broadway. Wallach has worked with such stars as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, and Henry Fonda. His many movies include The Magnificent Seven, How the West Was Won, the iconic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and, most recently, Mystic River. For more than 50 years, Eli Wallach has held a special place in film and theater. And in a tale rich with anecdotes, wit, and remarkable insight, he recounts his magical life in a world unlike any other. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eli Wallach) Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:04:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Good-the-Bad-and-Me-Audiobook/B00W8FQRI4 thebookvoice.com 09:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good, the Bad, and Me Subtitle: In My Anecdotage Author: Eli Wallach Narrator: Eli Wallach Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: The Estate of Eli Wallach Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The sparkling memoir of a movie icon's life in the footlights and on camera, The Good, the Bad, and Me tells the extraordinary story of Eli Wallach's many years dedicated to his craft. Beginning with his early days in Brooklyn and his college years in Texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the earliest members of the famed Actors Studio and as a Tony Award winner for his work on Broadway. Wallach has worked with such stars as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, and Henry Fonda. His many movies include The Magnificent Seven, How the West Was Won, the iconic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and, most recently, Mystic River. For more than 50 years, Eli Wallach has held a special place in film and theater. And in a tale rich with anecdotes, wit, and remarkable insight, he recounts his magical life in a world unlike any other. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good, the Bad, and Me Subtitle: In My Anecdotage Author: Eli Wallach Narrator: Eli Wallach Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: The Estate of Eli Wallach Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The sparkling memoir of a movie icon's life in the footlights and on camera, The Good, the Bad, and Me tells the extraordinary story of Eli Wallach's many years dedicated to his craft. Beginning with his early days in Brooklyn and his college years in Texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the earliest members of the famed Actors Studio and as a Tony Award winner for his work on Broadway. Wallach has worked with such stars as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, and Henry Fonda. His many movies include The Magnificent Seven, How the West Was Won, the iconic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and, most recently, Mystic River. For more than 50 years, Eli Wallach has held a special place in film and theater. And in a tale rich with anecdotes, wit, and remarkable insight, he recounts his magical life in a world unlike any other. Members Reviews: A Big Fan Great story of life, love, and determination. Kudos to one of my favorite actors. And Thanks for the learning experience. By just listening to this book you are in an acting class... A wonderful story by an amazing talent and human being At 80 you still here the artist in his narration of his own life. You fall in love with his wife and the life of an actor. A wonderful experience of a book! A. Wonderful book Anyone in the acting profession and others will love this . A great read and insight into the a biz https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Gorgeous-Life-Audiobook/B00RC65YVA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Gorgeous Life Subtitle: The Life, the Loves, the Legend Author: Dame Edna Everage Narrator: Dame Edna Everage Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dame Edna Everage, housewife and megastar, not to mention investigative journalist, social anthropologist, swami, and chanteuse, describes her life and times, from her humble beginnings in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds, to her marriage to Lord Norm Everage in 1946 and her subsequent rise to megastardom. More than a show-biz autobiography, more than a housewife's diary, more than a chunk of history - this is a Hymn to Life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dame Edna Everage) Tue, 23 Dec 2014 01:53:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Gorgeous-Life-Audiobook/B00RC65YVA thebookvoice.com 03:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Gorgeous Life Subtitle: The Life, the Loves, the Legend Author: Dame Edna Everage Narrator: Dame Edna Everage Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dame Edna Everage, housewife and megastar, not to mention investigative journalist, social anthropologist, swami, and chanteuse, describes her life and times, from her humble beginnings in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds, to her marriage to Lord Norm Everage in 1946 and her subsequent rise to megastardom. More than a show-biz autobiography, more than a housewife's diary, more than a chunk of history - this is a Hymn to Life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Gorgeous Life Subtitle: The Life, the Loves, the Legend Author: Dame Edna Everage Narrator: Dame Edna Everage Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dame Edna Everage, housewife and megastar, not to mention investigative journalist, social anthropologist, swami, and chanteuse, describes her life and times, from her humble beginnings in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds, to her marriage to Lord Norm Everage in 1946 and her subsequent rise to megastardom. More than a show-biz autobiography, more than a housewife's diary, more than a chunk of history - this is a Hymn to Life. Members Reviews: Love this book and want more! What made the experience of listening to My Gorgeous Life the most enjoyable? Hearing it being read by Dame Edna. She is so funny. I had tried reading the books years ago and did not like it. Once you hear Dame Edna telling you her story it makes a world of difference. I loved it and have listen to is a couple of times now. What was one of the most memorable moments of My Gorgeous Life? There are so many to be honest. I guess when we find out about her long lost chid. Have you listened to any of Dame Edna Everages other performances before? How does this one compare? No, this is the first time listing to her in book form but I would love it if she writes another one. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a few times and that never happens to me. I had to stop the book until I was done laughing so I did not miss anything. Any additional comments? Love the book and pray there will be at least one more. I also wish this book was not abridged. I wonder how much is left out. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Steve-McQueen-Audiobook/B005XP1RQI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steve McQueen Subtitle: A Biography Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and '70s with now-classics such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Bullit, Steve McQueen is renowned as one of the most exciting actors ever to come out of Hollywood. Now, in Steve McQueen: A Biography, best-selling author Marc Eliot gives unique insight into McQueen's life, from his films to his three marriages, many affairs, and struggles with addictions. This definitive biography, filled with original research and new interviews, will dazzle fans with its eye-opening portrayal of one of America's most memorable stars. Critic Reviews: As Marc Eliot reminds us, Steve McQueen was just eight weeks older than Clint Eastwood. He might be alive still, as prominent, laconic, and anti-heroic a screen figure as Clint, and maybe even a notable producer and director. Eastwood has won just about every prize there is, and he has made the journey that probably appealed to him the mostfrom a working-class kid to a movie cowboy to one of the most esteemed figures and authentic stars remaining in American show business. Eastwood is an auteur and a respectable American. McQueen was none of those things. [Yet] you cant take your eyes off him. As an actor, he is more compelling and mysterious than Eastwood. (David Thomson, The New Republic) A fine biography that makes us feel like we know and understand its subject. (Booklist) McQueens life and the cultural context Eliot explores make for a good read. (Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Eliot) Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:01:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Steve-McQueen-Audiobook/B005XP1RQI thebookvoice.com 10:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steve McQueen Subtitle: A Biography Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and '70s with now-classics such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Bullit, Steve McQueen is renowned as one of the most exciting actors ever to come out of Hollywood. Now, in Steve McQueen: A Biography, best-selling author Marc Eliot gives unique insight into McQueen's life, from his films to his three marriages, many affairs, and struggles with addictions. This definitive biography, filled with original research and new interviews, will dazzle fans with its eye-opening portrayal of one of America's most memorable stars. Critic Reviews: As Marc Eliot reminds us, Steve McQueen was just eight weeks older than Clint Eastwood. He might be alive still, as prominent, laconic, and anti-heroic a screen figure as Clint, and maybe even a notable producer and director. Eastwood has won just about every prize there is, and he has made the journey that probably appealed to him the mostfrom a working-class kid to a movie cowboy to one of the most esteemed figures and authentic stars remaining in American show business. Eastwood is an auteur and a respectable American. McQueen was none of those things. [Yet] you cant take your eyes off him. As an actor, he is more compelling and mysterious than Eastwood. (David Thomson, The New Republic) A fine biography that makes us feel like we know and understand its subject. (Booklist) McQueens life and the cultural context Eliot explores make for a good read. (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steve McQueen Subtitle: A Biography Author: Marc Eliot Narrator: Marc Eliot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: One of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and '70s with now-classics such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Bullit, Steve McQueen is renowned as one of the most exciting actors ever to come out of Hollywood. Now, in Steve McQueen: A Biography, best-selling author Marc Eliot gives unique insight into McQueen's life, from his films to his three marriages, many affairs, and struggles with addictions. This definitive biography, filled with original research and new interviews, will dazzle fans with its eye-opening portrayal of one of America's most memorable stars. Critic Reviews: As Marc Eliot reminds us, Steve McQueen was just eight weeks older than Clint Eastwood. He might be alive still, as prominent, laconic, and anti-heroic a screen figure as Clint, and maybe even a notable producer and director. Eastwood has won just about every prize there is, and he has made the journey that probably appealed to him the mostfrom a working-class kid to a movie cowboy to one of the most esteemed figures and authentic stars remaining in American show business. Eastwood is an auteur and a respectable American. McQueen was none of those things. [Yet] you cant take your eyes off him. As an actor, he is more compelling and mysterious than Eastwood. (David Thomson, The New Republic) A fine biography that makes us feel like we know and understand its subject. (Booklist) McQueens life and the cultural context Eliot explores make for a good read. (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Dime store novel I was hoping to get a real sense of Steve McQueen. However, for the most part, this book is nothing more than a review of each movie. I recently finished David McCullough's book on the Wright Brothers, so the contrast between the two biographies is stunning. My review of Steve McQueen: A Biography Would you consider the audio edition of Steve McQueen to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version but I really liked the audio version. Who was your favorite character and why? of course Steve McQueen. I also have respect for his 1st wife Neilie Have you listened to any of Marc Eliots other performances before? How does this one compare? 1st time for Marc's books Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was very sad at the end of the book. I grew up the 1960's and Steve was definitely the "king of cool" I remember riding my bike and pretending I was "Hilts" in "The Great Escape" on his motorcycle. I didn't realize until recently how Steve spiraled downward in the the late 70's most of it by choice. Any additional comments? I'm going through a Steve McQueen binge in my life now . I have bought all his movies and even the tv series "Wanted Dead or Alive" and presently reading a book by his 1st wife Neilie. I'm all done with his movie except Junior Bonner which I can't find. Snooze I did not think it was possible to make Steve McQueen boring but in spite of more than adequate writing, the author/narrator does not have an intereting voice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Fragments-Audiobook/B0045ZR5CW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fragments Subtitle: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters Author: Marilyn Monroe, Stanley Buchthal, Bernard Comment Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marilyn Monroes image is so universal that we cant help but believe that we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety - and the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. But what of the other Marilyn? Beyond the headlines - and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation - was a woman far more curious, searching, and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Even as Hollywood studios tried to mold and suppress her, Marilyn never lost her insight, her passion, and her humor. To confront the mounting difficulties of her life, she wrote. Now, for the first time, we can meet this private Marilyn and get to know her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of artifacts - notes to herself, letters, even poems.These bits of text - jotted in notebooks, typed on paper, or written on hotel letterhead - reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny, and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances so memorable emerge here, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so heartbreaking. The audio includes a bonus pdf with examples of Marilyn's handwritten artifacts which can be viewed when used with a computer. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marilyn Monroe) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:34:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Fragments-Audiobook/B0045ZR5CW thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fragments Subtitle: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters Author: Marilyn Monroe, Stanley Buchthal, Bernard Comment Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marilyn Monroes image is so universal that we cant help but believe that we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety - and the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. But what of the other Marilyn? Beyond the headlines - and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation - was a woman far more curious, searching, and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Even as Hollywood studios tried to mold and suppress her, Marilyn never lost her insight, her passion, and her humor. To confront the mounting difficulties of her life, she wrote. Now, for the first time, we can meet this private Marilyn and get to know her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of artifacts - notes to herself, letters, even poems.These bits of text - jotted in notebooks, typed on paper, or written on hotel letterhead - reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny, and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances so memorable emerge here, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so heartbreaking. The audio includes a bonus pdf with examples of Marilyn's handwritten artifacts which can be viewed when used with a computer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fragments Subtitle: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters Author: Marilyn Monroe, Stanley Buchthal, Bernard Comment Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Marilyn Monroes image is so universal that we cant help but believe that we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety - and the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. But what of the other Marilyn? Beyond the headlines - and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation - was a woman far more curious, searching, and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Even as Hollywood studios tried to mold and suppress her, Marilyn never lost her insight, her passion, and her humor. To confront the mounting difficulties of her life, she wrote. Now, for the first time, we can meet this private Marilyn and get to know her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of artifacts - notes to herself, letters, even poems.These bits of text - jotted in notebooks, typed on paper, or written on hotel letterhead - reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny, and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances so memorable emerge here, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so heartbreaking. The audio includes a bonus pdf with examples of Marilyn's handwritten artifacts which can be viewed when used with a computer. Members Reviews: Must read for Marilyn fans!!! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more of the depths of Marilyn, her inner thoughts in her writings, notes, letters and scribbles. I loved the rare photos and it's such a quick read too, because you just can't put the book down! 5 stars. A great book for any true lover of Marilyn Monroe A great book for any true lover of Marilyn Monroe. To see things written in her own handwriting is amazing, plus the print on the next page just incase things aren't legible. One of my favorite books by far. Five Stars Great book. Bought this for my best friend and she loves it. No problems with this purchase. Five Stars I love this book. I get to know the real person behind Marilyn Monroe. She was very smart. What Marilyn thinks of Marilyn I had heard that Marilyn Monroe was a poet, that she wrote poetry and was serious about it, so I welcomed this opportunity to actually experience her poetry. It was pretty much what I had expected, most was her attempt to understand herself. Since her mother had had mental troubles, and had spent some time in mental hospitals, it was a good bet that Marilyn would inherit some of this fragility of realism, some doubt as to whether she also had some of these same problems, would exist in Marilyn"s mind. Marilyn the Actress was a construct of marilyn's mind, and she could slip out of the Marilyn Monroe persona at will. When she was out of that persona, most people would not recognize her. Actually, I thought that Marilyn's poetry was quite good. I enjoyed reading the poetry when she was not writing about herself. She had a lot of introspective poetry, which we would expect, but she wrote about places and people she liked, also. On the whole, I enjoyed the book, for what it shows of Marilyn, and her love of others' poetry. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/With-Ossie-and-Ruby-Audiobook/B002V1OJ3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Ossie and Ruby Subtitle: In This Life Together Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ossie Davis) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:50:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/With-Ossie-and-Ruby-Audiobook/B002V1OJ3U thebookvoice.com 18:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Ossie and Ruby Subtitle: In This Life Together Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Ossie and Ruby Subtitle: In This Life Together Author: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Narrator: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Ossie and Ruby, stardom and social responsibility were inseparable, so along with their theatrical stories of Broadway and Hollywood, where black actors fought to escape racial stereotypes, they offer an insider's chronicle of political commitment that drew the wrath of Senator Joe McCarthy and, later, the friendship of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. And, perhaps most important to them, here is the story of their private lives and the family whose love and security more than repaid the sacrifices they made. Often funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and always clear-eyed and candid about themselves and the world they helped to shape, Ossie and Ruby have recorded a book sure to win the heart of anyone who cares about American theater, the struggle for civil rights, and the deep, inspiring values that have guided the lives of two great artists who blazed a triumphant trail. For the first time ever, experience this archival tour de force recording. Critic Reviews: "This is a compelling read, effectively evoking the challenges and rewards that have attended the authors' roles as black leaders over the past 60 years." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fascinating Historical Context Ossie and Ruby Dee are great to listen to, and the stories they tell of growing up and living through the 20th century were fascinating and informative. Their story has a bit of glamour given their fame and artistic bents, but also reminds us that African Americans, no matter how successful, had to fight to get to where they are today. Engaging, entertaining and informative. Simply engaging! Where does With Ossie and Ruby rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the most engaging. What did you like best about this story? The voices and the stories about life, their craft and their family. What about Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee s performance did you like? Had such a ring of truth. Nothing was really sugar coated. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Ossie and Ruby at their best. Nice touch... I have always admired these two people and was glad to find something from them on Audible.One never hears anything about them in the media and you kind of have to hunt down anything about them.I liked how both of them told their story together.I did get a little lost during the part about Ruby's first miscarriage,but chalked it up to the times of that era.My favorite part was when they spoke of marriage and staying together for a long time.Truly words to live by,with practice! Enjoyable Listening and Learning There is so much for young and old to learn from "With Ossie and Ruby" about personal character, history, race relations, marriage, and the entertainment industry. Listening was thoroughly delightful because of the extraordinary vocal performances of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee telling their own life stories. Thoroughly Captivating And Engrossing This candidly written autobiography, read by two of the most dynamic and politically engaged theatre talents of our time, is so interesting, so entertainingly read, that you can't put it down. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pictures-in-My-Head-Audiobook/B002V8H7E6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pictures in My Head Author: Gabriel Byrne Narrator: Gabriel Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dublin-born actor Gabriel Byrne shares his life in this frank and absorbing collection of memories and episodes. He leads you from his youth through his career on stage and screen and his current work as a producer and actor. Along the way, he gives his impression of Hollywood, New York, and his native Ireland, and provides insights on famous actors such as Richard Burton. His unique narrative style, a blend of colloquial dialogue with evocative descriptions, provides an intimate account of the man - and the writer - behind the actor's many faces. Copyright ©1994 by Gabriel Byrne; Copyright (P)1995 Dove Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "[With] sharp wit he tells hilarious stories about acting and displays a wicked facility for mimicking Irish speech....A fine reminiscence that will have the reader calling for more." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gabriel Byrne) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:04:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pictures-in-My-Head-Audiobook/B002V8H7E6 thebookvoice.com 04:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pictures in My Head Author: Gabriel Byrne Narrator: Gabriel Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dublin-born actor Gabriel Byrne shares his life in this frank and absorbing collection of memories and episodes. He leads you from his youth through his career on stage and screen and his current work as a producer and actor. Along the way, he gives his impression of Hollywood, New York, and his native Ireland, and provides insights on famous actors such as Richard Burton. His unique narrative style, a blend of colloquial dialogue with evocative descriptions, provides an intimate account of the man - and the writer - behind the actor's many faces. Copyright ©1994 by Gabriel Byrne; Copyright (P)1995 Dove Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "[With] sharp wit he tells hilarious stories about acting and displays a wicked facility for mimicking Irish speech....A fine reminiscence that will have the reader calling for more." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pictures in My Head Author: Gabriel Byrne Narrator: Gabriel Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Dublin-born actor Gabriel Byrne shares his life in this frank and absorbing collection of memories and episodes. He leads you from his youth through his career on stage and screen and his current work as a producer and actor. Along the way, he gives his impression of Hollywood, New York, and his native Ireland, and provides insights on famous actors such as Richard Burton. His unique narrative style, a blend of colloquial dialogue with evocative descriptions, provides an intimate account of the man - and the writer - behind the actor's many faces. Copyright ©1994 by Gabriel Byrne; Copyright (P)1995 Dove Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "[With] sharp wit he tells hilarious stories about acting and displays a wicked facility for mimicking Irish speech....A fine reminiscence that will have the reader calling for more." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: MUST HAVE.. I lLOVE IT!! If you were only fan of Gabriel Byrne before listening to this.. you will be in LOVE with Gabriel Byrne after hearing it!! I LOVE the book and I LOVE hearing him reading it!! BUY THIS!!!!!! Extremely pleasant voice and touching story Would you listen to Pictures in My Head again? Why? I would listen to Pictures in My Head again because it was so intriguing to learn about how Gabriel Byrne grew up and faced his challenges in life. It provides not only an insight into his life, it also gives you an understanding of his mind and his thinking. Well, and his voice with the thick Irish accent is just one of a kind. I am so glad he narrated this audio book himself. This is very unique and valuable. What did you like best about this story? The level of detail took me on a journey to Ireland and into the mind of Gabriel Byrne. Have you listened to any of Gabriel Byrnes other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to the audio interviews that are available here at Audible. They complement the information that you get about Gabriel Byrne, but this audio book is clearly the best listen. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? HIs childhood experience with his awful school teacher and how she torn down the flowers that he brought into school for... listen yourself! Any additional comments? I am glad that Gabriel Byrne published and narrated Pictures in My Head. Byrne is a gifted storyteller. If you could sum up Pictures in My Head in three words, what would they be? Lyrical, beautiful, authentic What was one of the most memorable moments of Pictures in My Head? When poor little Gabriel has his first encounter with the nun at Catholic school. The way she treated him broke my heart. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book will make you laugh and cry. Byrne has a talent for observation, and he describes minute details that few people would pick up on, and they add great depth to his stories and descriptions. He's a gifted storyteller and wonderful writer. You don't need to know anything about him as an actor to enjoy this book. He reads the book himself, which is an added bonus. Without him narrating, it woudn't be nearly as entertaining. He's a treat for the ears, the mind, and the heart. Heartwarming Would you listen to Pictures in My Head again? Why? Those pictures come to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bob-Crane-Audiobook/B01IBV6M7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Crane Subtitle: The Definitive Biography Author: Carol M. Ford, Dee Young, Linda J. Groundwater Narrator: Jeff Reim Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: AM Ink Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Since his untimely death on June 29, 1978, Bob Crane's unofficial biography has become akin to a broken record. Like a skip in the acetate, his murder and the scandal that grew from it have been the repeated focus of attention, to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Over time, the line between fact and fiction blurred, and his life story became distorted. All perspective on Bob Crane as a human being was lost, and he became nothing more than a two-dimensional cartoon character without depth, understanding, or definition. Now, nearly 200 people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star personally and better than most (family, friends as far back as elementary school, colleagues in radio, television, theatre, and film) have spoken out on Bob Crane's behalf, and in many instances, for the first time. Within the minutes of this book, they share their memories and thoughts about a man whom they knew as an exceptional and talented musician, a genius in radio, a sharp-witted comedian, a gifted actor and director, a man driven to success, a doting and loving father, a loyal friend, and a kind and gentle spirit with a sunny personality. A man who, while not perfect, was vastly different from how he has been presented over the decades. Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography balances the scales and sets the record straight, providing a full and complete history of Bob Crane, clarifying who he really was, and just as importantly, who he was not. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carol M. Ford) Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:22:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bob-Crane-Audiobook/B01IBV6M7E thebookvoice.com 20:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Crane Subtitle: The Definitive Biography Author: Carol M. Ford, Dee Young, Linda J. Groundwater Narrator: Jeff Reim Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: AM Ink Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Since his untimely death on June 29, 1978, Bob Crane's unofficial biography has become akin to a broken record. Like a skip in the acetate, his murder and the scandal that grew from it have been the repeated focus of attention, to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Over time, the line between fact and fiction blurred, and his life story became distorted. All perspective on Bob Crane as a human being was lost, and he became nothing more than a two-dimensional cartoon character without depth, understanding, or definition. Now, nearly 200 people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star personally and better than most (family, friends as far back as elementary school, colleagues in radio, television, theatre, and film) have spoken out on Bob Crane's behalf, and in many instances, for the first time. Within the minutes of this book, they share their memories and thoughts about a man whom they knew as an exceptional and talented musician, a genius in radio, a sharp-witted comedian, a gifted actor and director, a man driven to success, a doting and loving father, a loyal friend, and a kind and gentle spirit with a sunny personality. A man who, while not perfect, was vastly different from how he has been presented over the decades. Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography balances the scales and sets the record straight, providing a full and complete history of Bob Crane, clarifying who he really was, and just as importantly, who he was not. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bob Crane Subtitle: The Definitive Biography Author: Carol M. Ford, Dee Young, Linda J. Groundwater Narrator: Jeff Reim Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: AM Ink Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Since his untimely death on June 29, 1978, Bob Crane's unofficial biography has become akin to a broken record. Like a skip in the acetate, his murder and the scandal that grew from it have been the repeated focus of attention, to the exclusion of nearly everything else. Over time, the line between fact and fiction blurred, and his life story became distorted. All perspective on Bob Crane as a human being was lost, and he became nothing more than a two-dimensional cartoon character without depth, understanding, or definition. Now, nearly 200 people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star personally and better than most (family, friends as far back as elementary school, colleagues in radio, television, theatre, and film) have spoken out on Bob Crane's behalf, and in many instances, for the first time. Within the minutes of this book, they share their memories and thoughts about a man whom they knew as an exceptional and talented musician, a genius in radio, a sharp-witted comedian, a gifted actor and director, a man driven to success, a doting and loving father, a loyal friend, and a kind and gentle spirit with a sunny personality. A man who, while not perfect, was vastly different from how he has been presented over the decades. Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography balances the scales and sets the record straight, providing a full and complete history of Bob Crane, clarifying who he really was, and just as importantly, who he was not. Members Reviews: Simply an awesome book! I'm 50yrs old and have been a Bob Crane fan since I was a kid watching Hogan's Heroes. I still watch the show daily. I've read a lot about Bob over the years on the Internet but nothing like what is in this book. The authors did a remarkable job in their research and finding all of the people in Bob's life to interview. If you want to completely know Bob and understand him, this book is for you. The Title Says It All Would you consider the audio edition of Bob Crane to be better than the print version? An amazing amount of research went into this biography. For those who want to know about Bob Crane before he died or starred on Hogan's Heroes, this is the book for you. It provides the reader with the chance to understand just how good Bob Crane was as a radio disc jockey. The later part of Crane's life is also given extensive coverage. Kudos to the authors and researchers of this book. What about Jeff Reims performance did you like? Clear voice and not monotone. Any additional comments? Worthy book for a worthy subject. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Johnny-Carson-Audiobook/B00ZVQWOGG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Johnny Carson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself." (Johnny Carson) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Among America's comedians, few - if any - have had the kind of influence on pop culture and society like Johnny Carson, the iconic host of The Tonight Show from 1962-1992. In addition to winning too many awards to count, Carson is proof that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as admitted by subsequent comedy show hosts like Jay Leno and David Letterman, who not only vied to replace Carson but also used his format for their own shows (and still continue to do so). Carson may have pioneered the format of The Tonight Show, but he had already been involved in comedy for decades before then, starting with performances as "The Great Carsoni" when he was still a teen. The magic shows and comedy continued into college, where he had a running gag about interviewing pigeons on rooftops, asking them about a local political controversy. Carson's work was hailed by comedians like Red Skelton, who invited him to become a writer for him, and Jack Benny, who invited him onto the show, all before he had turned 30. For several years during the 1950s, Carson rotated around various daytime shows as host, meeting important friends like Ed McMahon along the way, but he made it big when he replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show in 1962. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:16:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Johnny-Carson-Audiobook/B00ZVQWOGG thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Johnny Carson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself." (Johnny Carson) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Among America's comedians, few - if any - have had the kind of influence on pop culture and society like Johnny Carson, the iconic host of The Tonight Show from 1962-1992. In addition to winning too many awards to count, Carson is proof that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as admitted by subsequent comedy show hosts like Jay Leno and David Letterman, who not only vied to replace Carson but also used his format for their own shows (and still continue to do so). Carson may have pioneered the format of The Tonight Show, but he had already been involved in comedy for decades before then, starting with performances as "The Great Carsoni" when he was still a teen. The magic shows and comedy continued into college, where he had a running gag about interviewing pigeons on rooftops, asking them about a local political controversy. Carson's work was hailed by comedians like Red Skelton, who invited him to become a writer for him, and Jack Benny, who invited him onto the show, all before he had turned 30. For several years during the 1950s, Carson rotated around various daytime shows as host, meeting important friends like Ed McMahon along the way, but he made it big when he replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show in 1962. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Johnny Carson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself." (Johnny Carson) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Among America's comedians, few - if any - have had the kind of influence on pop culture and society like Johnny Carson, the iconic host of The Tonight Show from 1962-1992. In addition to winning too many awards to count, Carson is proof that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as admitted by subsequent comedy show hosts like Jay Leno and David Letterman, who not only vied to replace Carson but also used his format for their own shows (and still continue to do so). Carson may have pioneered the format of The Tonight Show, but he had already been involved in comedy for decades before then, starting with performances as "The Great Carsoni" when he was still a teen. The magic shows and comedy continued into college, where he had a running gag about interviewing pigeons on rooftops, asking them about a local political controversy. Carson's work was hailed by comedians like Red Skelton, who invited him to become a writer for him, and Jack Benny, who invited him onto the show, all before he had turned 30. For several years during the 1950s, Carson rotated around various daytime shows as host, meeting important friends like Ed McMahon along the way, but he made it big when he replaced Jack Paar as host of The Tonight Show in 1962. Members Reviews: Fascinating! Well-written Carson was a rather private person, so I've never known much about his life. Charles River Editors is known for their somewhat brief biographies (which I appreciate greatly), and I read them to learn whether I want to read more from other sources. They always give a great overview of their subject, occasionally going a little deeper. This was a more in-depth biography than many of the Charles River Editors books -- or maybe there was just a lot to tell about Carson's life, which he kept fairly private. I found this to be an absolutely fascinating read! Well-written. Well-edited. Nothing New Most of it reads like a high school term paper. Facts and timelines the author uses shows he had no in depth knowledge of Carson or his life. For example. he states that he didn't know how much Carson's son's death had on his decision to retire. Well, Carson stated his intention to retire at a meeting with NBC executives in February 1991. Carson publically made it known he was retiring in May 1991. Carson's son died in July 1991.All of this term paper content can be readily found on the internet. Don't waste your money. Good read The book provided insight from behind the scenes of Johnny's life. Besides a few misspelled words and a quote that made absolutely no sense, his life is scanned over both his professional as well as personal lives. Much of the information I was new to me. I enjoyed the book. not really a book A condensed version of his life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Wish-and-Life-Lines-Audiobook/B002UZJG3K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Wish and Life Lines Author: Jill Ireland Narrator: Jenny Seagrove Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio contains two best sellers that relate the extraordinary, courageous life of actress Jill Ireland. These revealing autobiographies cover the joys and tragedies of Ireland's life, from her marriage to movie star Charles Bronson, to their family of seven children, to her courageous battle with breast cancer, and the fight to save her 22-year-old son from the maze of drug addiction. These memoirs are candid, inspiring works from a truly remarkable woman. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Ireland) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 07:38:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Wish-and-Life-Lines-Audiobook/B002UZJG3K thebookvoice.com 02:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Wish and Life Lines Author: Jill Ireland Narrator: Jenny Seagrove Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio contains two best sellers that relate the extraordinary, courageous life of actress Jill Ireland. These revealing autobiographies cover the joys and tragedies of Ireland's life, from her marriage to movie star Charles Bronson, to their family of seven children, to her courageous battle with breast cancer, and the fight to save her 22-year-old son from the maze of drug addiction. These memoirs are candid, inspiring works from a truly remarkable woman. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Wish and Life Lines Author: Jill Ireland Narrator: Jenny Seagrove Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This audio contains two best sellers that relate the extraordinary, courageous life of actress Jill Ireland. These revealing autobiographies cover the joys and tragedies of Ireland's life, from her marriage to movie star Charles Bronson, to their family of seven children, to her courageous battle with breast cancer, and the fight to save her 22-year-old son from the maze of drug addiction. These memoirs are candid, inspiring works from a truly remarkable woman. Members Reviews: so delighted, to read Jill & Chatrlie'$s I had a hardback, lent it to a,friend, found,a used,apart back and lent tthat to a,friend. I was,so delighted,to read Jill & Chatrlie'$s,saga,again A day in the life of Jill's life and Charles. This book is quiet honestly and simply written. Jill brings you right into her life. One feels the beautiful bond of the true love this couple have been given and feel for each other. Their appreciation of life amist sickness and maybe pending death is sad. Life Wish/Life Lines These were a gift to my sister who is blind. She told me she enjoyed listening to the books and found the stories inspiring. very sad none of the therapies seemed to help Jill Ireland was fortunately wealth enough to be able to patronize the practitioners of many cures. They included aroma therapy, magnetic tables and wearable magnets, pyramids (the large sizes, up to 3 feet tall, can be expensive!), acupuncture, positive thinking instruction, visualisation (that the cancer has disappeared) therapy, sacred gems and icons, holy water (imported from Italy and flown in on the Concorde), psychotherapy (just in case there may be an underlying psychic condition), runes, precious-metal bracelets and ornaments, and at least 17 other modalities. What is so surprising is that at least one or these did not do the trick. Very disappointing. The poor lady, when she wrote this book, was sadly not aware of what here cruel fate would be, having been given optimism from the numerous health providers above. Am old enough to remember when a disease called polio was an equally notorious scourge. All of the above - and more - were proclaimed as potential cures. Then came...Salk and Sabin vaccines, which while not as "interesting," seemed at least to be a bit more effective. Inspiring hopeful message fighting breast cancer I really enjoyed reading Jill Ireland's Life Wish. It describes her life at the time she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She describes in detail her fight against this disease using both conventional and unconventional means. It is well written and through out the book she never stops encouraging the reader with her hopeful message that this disease can be beaten. You are drawn into her life of her husband, Charles Bronson, her children, stepchildren and friends as she travels life's path in her fight against disease. Her next book Life Lines details her fathers condition with aphasia following a stroke and her son Jason's struggle with addiction. At the time of her death I had heard she was working on a third book Life Times but her husband was against publishing it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ten-Things-I-Wish-Id-Known-Before-I-Went-Out-into-the-Real-World-Audiobook/B002UUFSBE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World Author: Maria Shriver Narrator: Maria Shriver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-19-00 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Imagine postponing an interview with Fidel Castro to take your daughter to her first day of kindergarten? That's exactly what Maria Shriver did. As a woman who has mastered the balancing act between career and parenting, she shares the lessons she has learned along the way in this audio program. With the tone of a trusting and trusted friend, Shriver boldly touches on such subjects as: the price we pay for giving in to our fears, as well as the relief we feel when we finally face them; the humiliation of swallowing our ego so that we can learn from an abusive experience; the rewards of taking risks and the pain of failure; the joy of finding someone we can love and the limitations of every relationship; how it's never too late to tap the wisdom of others, even our own parents; and the importance of taking what we do seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World was expanded from Shriver's acclaimed College of the Holy Cross commencement address. ©2000 by Maria Shriver, All Rights Reserved; (P) and © 2000 by Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maria Shriver) Fri, 19 May 2000 19:58:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ten-Things-I-Wish-Id-Known-Before-I-Went-Out-into-the-Real-World-Audiobook/B002UUFSBE thebookvoice.com 00:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World Author: Maria Shriver Narrator: Maria Shriver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-19-00 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Imagine postponing an interview with Fidel Castro to take your daughter to her first day of kindergarten? That's exactly what Maria Shriver did. As a woman who has mastered the balancing act between career and parenting, she shares the lessons she has learned along the way in this audio program. With the tone of a trusting and trusted friend, Shriver boldly touches on such subjects as: the price we pay for giving in to our fears, as well as the relief we feel when we finally face them; the humiliation of swallowing our ego so that we can learn from an abusive experience; the rewards of taking risks and the pain of failure; the joy of finding someone we can love and the limitations of every relationship; how it's never too late to tap the wisdom of others, even our own parents; and the importance of taking what we do seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World was expanded from Shriver's acclaimed College of the Holy Cross commencement address. ©2000 by Maria Shriver, All Rights Reserved; (P) and © 2000 by Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World Author: Maria Shriver Narrator: Maria Shriver Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-19-00 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Imagine postponing an interview with Fidel Castro to take your daughter to her first day of kindergarten? That's exactly what Maria Shriver did. As a woman who has mastered the balancing act between career and parenting, she shares the lessons she has learned along the way in this audio program. With the tone of a trusting and trusted friend, Shriver boldly touches on such subjects as: the price we pay for giving in to our fears, as well as the relief we feel when we finally face them; the humiliation of swallowing our ego so that we can learn from an abusive experience; the rewards of taking risks and the pain of failure; the joy of finding someone we can love and the limitations of every relationship; how it's never too late to tap the wisdom of others, even our own parents; and the importance of taking what we do seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World was expanded from Shriver's acclaimed College of the Holy Cross commencement address. ©2000 by Maria Shriver, All Rights Reserved; (P) and © 2000 by Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing Members Reviews: Terrific Listen! I just finished this book and made my husband listen to the first part. Besides knowing Maria's name, family, Arnold, and her TV personality....I really found I knew very little about her. She's a very brilliant and hard working woman and NOT a "spoiled Kennedy kid!" The list of "Ten Things" is excellent and things I wish I would have known too. I have two neices graduating from high school this year and plan to buy copies of this book for both of them. A great, but short (2:30) listen! A little wordy and boring What disappointed you about Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World? seems like common sense Would you ever listen to anything by Maria Shriver again? maybe How could the performance have been better? less descriptions Any additional comments? sure some of the advice was good but a little redunant! A GREAT START!! What a good listen for anyone who is starting out with life, marriage or everything in between. After reading the reviews and hearing about it for so long, I decided to give it a try for myself and did not regret it. I found this read to be uplifting in some of the chapters and helpful. Great This was really fun to listen to. I listened while out on my walks! Great! Great book! Loved every minute of it. So much is true, and I do wish somebody told me half of what Maria does when I graduated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Black-and-White-Audiobook/B002V0KBPG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Black and White Subtitle: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr. Author: Wil Haygood Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This biography of entertainment legend Sammy Davis, Jr. is an enthralling portrait of one of the most recognizable figures from the golden age of American show business. Davis, a guarded man who protected his private life with great vigor, lived an extraordinary life in the limelight, while also forging new uncharted paths across racial lines. ©2003 Wil Haygood; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Haygood never loses sight of Sammy the entertainer, indefatigable on stage and insatiable in his craving for adoration. A fascinating American life story, brilliantly told." (Booklist) "[Haygood] does a vivid job of conjuring the many worlds [Sammy Davis, Jr.] traversed, and shows how the issue of race, in his own mind and in the minds of his fans and detractors, shaped his career and life." (The New York Times) "Haygood's reporting and powerful prose reveal Davis's career against the backdrop of the swinging '60s and the Rat Pack (with Sinatra as a mighty presence in Davis's life) and Davis as a tragically complex man." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wil Haygood) Fri, 07 Jan 2005 08:54:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Black-and-White-Audiobook/B002V0KBPG thebookvoice.com 23:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Black and White Subtitle: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr. Author: Wil Haygood Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This biography of entertainment legend Sammy Davis, Jr. is an enthralling portrait of one of the most recognizable figures from the golden age of American show business. Davis, a guarded man who protected his private life with great vigor, lived an extraordinary life in the limelight, while also forging new uncharted paths across racial lines. ©2003 Wil Haygood; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Haygood never loses sight of Sammy the entertainer, indefatigable on stage and insatiable in his craving for adoration. A fascinating American life story, brilliantly told." (Booklist) "[Haygood] does a vivid job of conjuring the many worlds [Sammy Davis, Jr.] traversed, and shows how the issue of race, in his own mind and in the minds of his fans and detractors, shaped his career and life." (The New York Times) "Haygood's reporting and powerful prose reveal Davis's career against the backdrop of the swinging '60s and the Rat Pack (with Sinatra as a mighty presence in Davis's life) and Davis as a tragically complex man." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Black and White Subtitle: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr. Author: Wil Haygood Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: This biography of entertainment legend Sammy Davis, Jr. is an enthralling portrait of one of the most recognizable figures from the golden age of American show business. Davis, a guarded man who protected his private life with great vigor, lived an extraordinary life in the limelight, while also forging new uncharted paths across racial lines. ©2003 Wil Haygood; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Haygood never loses sight of Sammy the entertainer, indefatigable on stage and insatiable in his craving for adoration. A fascinating American life story, brilliantly told." (Booklist) "[Haygood] does a vivid job of conjuring the many worlds [Sammy Davis, Jr.] traversed, and shows how the issue of race, in his own mind and in the minds of his fans and detractors, shaped his career and life." (The New York Times) "Haygood's reporting and powerful prose reveal Davis's career against the backdrop of the swinging '60s and the Rat Pack (with Sinatra as a mighty presence in Davis's life) and Davis as a tragically complex man." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Reading this book was a fabulous adventure! I almost put it down after ten minutes. It started out not connecting with my curiosity as it came begins as angry and resentful, and I just didn't feel like being a therapist for the writer. Then, it took a sharp turn into a magical and well written story about culture, time, people, bridges, energy and time. I couldn't put it down. The author is a truly gifted story teller with very keen insight into the wants, needs, and intrinsic values of people. Clearly bringing out avenues of adventure and humanity not explored before by any one else. Many parts of the book read like prose poetry for me. He opened the door to Vaudeville culture for me. The book was generous towards the good natures of people and unbiased. I would pre order without any hesitation any book forthcoming from this author. He has the gift and artistry to take the reader places they would not go without his vision, and loving story telling. The narrator as well, annoyed me for the first five to ten minutes. But as the story got better so did the narrator. He did a great job and I cam to appreciate hearing the small breaths that popped up now and then. It made the experience more human and real. You will not forget the book, or the voice. A real pleasure! Amazing This man's story is amazing. This is one of those rare books that you wish would never end from the beginning it was just a little slow but be patient because this guys life is definitely worth listening to I found myself just sitting in the car listening to the story even if I was late for work I really got caught up in the story because Sammy was somebody that I remembered from a kid. I remember watching him on the Ed Sullivan show and always on television with Sinatra and Dean Martin but to really know his life story is surely an amazing story. It's also a tearjerker so be aware Can't touch the man It's funny how the book starts with the chapter about Sammy's autobiography, Yes I Can. It talk of how the polished stack of mistruths was thrown together to glorify Sammy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bad-as-I-Wanna-Be-Audiobook/B002V0Q9IE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad as I Wanna Be Author: Dennis Rodman, Tim Keown Narrator: GregAlan Williams Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Sports Illustrated put him on their cover, they sold more issues than any other in a decade (except the swimsuit edition). Why? Because Dennis Rodman is not just the NBA's greatest rebounder - he's America's most outrageous, outspoken, and provocative athlete. With his body-covering tattoos and ever-changing fluorescent hair, Rodman's off-the-court antics have captivated sports fans as much as his record-breaking performances. In Bad as I Wanna Be, Rodman shares his candid opinions on everything from fame, money, and race relations to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. He discusses his NBA championships with the Pistons and Bulls, his relationships with teammate Michael Jordan and old flame Madonna, his troubled adolescence, and all the controversies that have enthralled the public. Shocking yet sensitive, Rodman tells it like it is in this compelling, no-holds-barred memoir. ©1996 by Dennis Rodman (P)1996 by Dove Audio, Inc. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Rodman) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:18:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bad-as-I-Wanna-Be-Audiobook/B002V0Q9IE thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad as I Wanna Be Author: Dennis Rodman, Tim Keown Narrator: GregAlan Williams Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Sports Illustrated put him on their cover, they sold more issues than any other in a decade (except the swimsuit edition). Why? Because Dennis Rodman is not just the NBA's greatest rebounder - he's America's most outrageous, outspoken, and provocative athlete. With his body-covering tattoos and ever-changing fluorescent hair, Rodman's off-the-court antics have captivated sports fans as much as his record-breaking performances. In Bad as I Wanna Be, Rodman shares his candid opinions on everything from fame, money, and race relations to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. He discusses his NBA championships with the Pistons and Bulls, his relationships with teammate Michael Jordan and old flame Madonna, his troubled adolescence, and all the controversies that have enthralled the public. Shocking yet sensitive, Rodman tells it like it is in this compelling, no-holds-barred memoir. ©1996 by Dennis Rodman (P)1996 by Dove Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad as I Wanna Be Author: Dennis Rodman, Tim Keown Narrator: GregAlan Williams Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: When Sports Illustrated put him on their cover, they sold more issues than any other in a decade (except the swimsuit edition). Why? Because Dennis Rodman is not just the NBA's greatest rebounder - he's America's most outrageous, outspoken, and provocative athlete. With his body-covering tattoos and ever-changing fluorescent hair, Rodman's off-the-court antics have captivated sports fans as much as his record-breaking performances. In Bad as I Wanna Be, Rodman shares his candid opinions on everything from fame, money, and race relations to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. He discusses his NBA championships with the Pistons and Bulls, his relationships with teammate Michael Jordan and old flame Madonna, his troubled adolescence, and all the controversies that have enthralled the public. Shocking yet sensitive, Rodman tells it like it is in this compelling, no-holds-barred memoir. ©1996 by Dennis Rodman (P)1996 by Dove Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Audio CliffNotes version of Dennis Rodman's life. This audio book is a little over one hour long and more like a highlights reel of limited information Dennis wants you to know about his life. I am not sure why this book was put out, probably for the money only, but it was not published to give Rodman fans any clue as to what his life or accomplishments in the NBA were. I am sure an hour of research on the Internet would be a great deal more informative. Don't waste your time even if it is only an hour. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Is-it-evil-not-to-be-sure-Audiobook/B06XCMHS6T Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is it evil not to be sure? Author: Lena Dunham Narrator: Lena Dunham, Andy Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Is it evil not to be sure? is a collection of entries from Lena Dunham's diary - or what she called her "Creative Snippets and Observations Journal" - from the fall of 2005 and the spring of 2006. It is a candid, chaotic, and occasionally poetic snapshot of a young person becoming an adult. Read by the Author, with additional narration by Andy Ward bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lena Dunham) Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:26:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Is-it-evil-not-to-be-sure-Audiobook/B06XCMHS6T thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is it evil not to be sure? Author: Lena Dunham Narrator: Lena Dunham, Andy Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Is it evil not to be sure? is a collection of entries from Lena Dunham's diary - or what she called her "Creative Snippets and Observations Journal" - from the fall of 2005 and the spring of 2006. It is a candid, chaotic, and occasionally poetic snapshot of a young person becoming an adult. Read by the Author, with additional narration by Andy Ward Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is it evil not to be sure? Author: Lena Dunham Narrator: Lena Dunham, Andy Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Is it evil not to be sure? is a collection of entries from Lena Dunham's diary - or what she called her "Creative Snippets and Observations Journal" - from the fall of 2005 and the spring of 2006. It is a candid, chaotic, and occasionally poetic snapshot of a young person becoming an adult. Read by the Author, with additional narration by Andy Ward Members Reviews: Worth a gander This was a strange little book but I DID like it. I guess it's just that it's unpolished and all over the place. I fully acknowledge that this style is part of the charm and I am impressed with Dunham for bravely releasing these musing unedited and for showing girls that their lives are worth recording. It may not be the best writing in the world, but it will hold your attention because it is so quirky. Random I love Lena Dunham. This is no literary masterpiece, but I did enjoy the peek at the little blips within her head. If the funds for this e-book had not gone to such a wonderful organization, I would've considered this a complete waste of money. Download a sample first This is nothing but a collection of sentences grouped together by a timeline. I understand it's marketed as snippets of a diary, but I didn't think it would be snippets of paragraphs or whatever they are. Reliving Childhood Believe or not, Lena and I had the same childhood experiences, everything is different but same experiences...I know it's weird but that's the only way I can explain it, lol. Three Stars Super short and definitely free-form thoughts. Not sure this is worth being labeled a whole book... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Angelina-Audiobook/B003XKGWEC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angelina Subtitle: An Unauthorized Biography Author: Andrew Morton Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Despite all the headlines, what do we know about the real Angelina Jolie? Award-winning biographer Andrew Morton, whose books forever changed the worlds perception of Princess Diana and Tom Cruise, finally brings us the inside story of the smiling, glamorous woman Forbes named the most powerful celebrity in the world. The daughter of actor Jon Voight, Angelina appeared in her first movie at the age of seven. She won an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, shared a shocking kiss with her brother at the awards ceremony, and wore a vial of her second husbands blood around her neck. Of late, however, the wild child with a heart and mind of her own, and the tattoos to show for it, has transformed herself into a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador and world-renowned humanitarian, with the equally glamorous Brad Pitt by her side. Critic Reviews: Why do women dream of having the life of Angelina Jolie? Because the actress is the embodiment of having it all. ( Harpers Bazaar) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Morton) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:58:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Angelina-Audiobook/B003XKGWEC thebookvoice.com 12:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angelina Subtitle: An Unauthorized Biography Author: Andrew Morton Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Despite all the headlines, what do we know about the real Angelina Jolie? Award-winning biographer Andrew Morton, whose books forever changed the worlds perception of Princess Diana and Tom Cruise, finally brings us the inside story of the smiling, glamorous woman Forbes named the most powerful celebrity in the world. The daughter of actor Jon Voight, Angelina appeared in her first movie at the age of seven. She won an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, shared a shocking kiss with her brother at the awards ceremony, and wore a vial of her second husbands blood around her neck. Of late, however, the wild child with a heart and mind of her own, and the tattoos to show for it, has transformed herself into a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador and world-renowned humanitarian, with the equally glamorous Brad Pitt by her side. Critic Reviews: Why do women dream of having the life of Angelina Jolie? Because the actress is the embodiment of having it all. ( Harpers Bazaar) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angelina Subtitle: An Unauthorized Biography Author: Andrew Morton Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Despite all the headlines, what do we know about the real Angelina Jolie? Award-winning biographer Andrew Morton, whose books forever changed the worlds perception of Princess Diana and Tom Cruise, finally brings us the inside story of the smiling, glamorous woman Forbes named the most powerful celebrity in the world. The daughter of actor Jon Voight, Angelina appeared in her first movie at the age of seven. She won an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, shared a shocking kiss with her brother at the awards ceremony, and wore a vial of her second husbands blood around her neck. Of late, however, the wild child with a heart and mind of her own, and the tattoos to show for it, has transformed herself into a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador and world-renowned humanitarian, with the equally glamorous Brad Pitt by her side. Critic Reviews: Why do women dream of having the life of Angelina Jolie? Because the actress is the embodiment of having it all. ( Harpers Bazaar) Members Reviews: Cleared up some questions I had! I got this for two reasons! I was super sick and wanted something fact based to listen to, and because I have always wondered if Angelina Jolie ACTUALLY gave away as much as her publicity claims she does. I didn't believe it! Also, I was furious about her questionable adoptions and angry with the American hubris that thinks nothing of removing children from their cultures/families assuming that our "superior" culture justifies this! Having listened to this book I am still upset with the adoptions, but I do think she meant for the best for these children, she is just unable to see past her cultural conditioning. I also believe she does do a lot for the countries she tries to help and it isn't just a publicity stunt. The WORST thing about this book is how much Andrew Morton seems to rely on Miss Jolie's father for facts and impressions with almost NO critical reasoning! For instance, Miss Jolie is theoretically damaged because her mother abandoned her in a completely white apartment with just an endless line of babysitters to keep her company for the bulk of her infancy. THEN, he accepts Mr. Voight's claim that, after he left his wife for another woman, he spent most of the time WITH his wife and children trying to take care of them. Which is it, Mr Morton? I did end up feeling sympathy for Miss Jolie for having a father that thinks nothing of stabbing her in the back and going public to do so. I would keep him far away from my children too, that's for sure! Fascinating story, somewhat biased I am rarely intrigued by celebrities, but when a coworker read a moving passage from this book, I thought I'd check it out, since Angelina Jolie seemed like a fascinating person to me, and I can relate to her early childhood experience of parental neglect. There are aspects of this book that reflect marked compassion for her, even through her bad decisions and questionable romantic entanglements. However, it seemed to me that the author had more compassion for her father, John Voigt, then he had for Angelina, and I found this annoying (though unsurprising, as the author is male). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Signed-Sealed-and-Delivered-Audiobook/B00AW4CJVW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered Subtitle: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-13 Publisher: Turner Publishing Company Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first definitive biography of music legend Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder's achievements as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer are extraordinary. During a career that has spanned almost fifty years, he has earned more than 30 Top 10 hits, 26 Grammy Awards, and a place in both the Rock and Roll and Songwriter Halls of Fame - and he's not finished yet. On the verge of turning 60, he is still composing, still touring, and still attracting dedicated fans around the world. For the first time, Signed, Sealed, and Delivered takes an in-depth look at Stevie Wonder's life and his evolution from kid-soul pop star into a mature artist whose music helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of hip hop and rap. Listen to Signed, Sealed, and Delivered to explore the life and work of one of pop music's most compelling masters of invention. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Ribowsky) Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:39:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Signed-Sealed-and-Delivered-Audiobook/B00AW4CJVW thebookvoice.com 12:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered Subtitle: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-13 Publisher: Turner Publishing Company Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first definitive biography of music legend Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder's achievements as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer are extraordinary. During a career that has spanned almost fifty years, he has earned more than 30 Top 10 hits, 26 Grammy Awards, and a place in both the Rock and Roll and Songwriter Halls of Fame - and he's not finished yet. On the verge of turning 60, he is still composing, still touring, and still attracting dedicated fans around the world. For the first time, Signed, Sealed, and Delivered takes an in-depth look at Stevie Wonder's life and his evolution from kid-soul pop star into a mature artist whose music helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of hip hop and rap. Listen to Signed, Sealed, and Delivered to explore the life and work of one of pop music's most compelling masters of invention. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered Subtitle: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-13 Publisher: Turner Publishing Company Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The first definitive biography of music legend Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder's achievements as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer are extraordinary. During a career that has spanned almost fifty years, he has earned more than 30 Top 10 hits, 26 Grammy Awards, and a place in both the Rock and Roll and Songwriter Halls of Fame - and he's not finished yet. On the verge of turning 60, he is still composing, still touring, and still attracting dedicated fans around the world. For the first time, Signed, Sealed, and Delivered takes an in-depth look at Stevie Wonder's life and his evolution from kid-soul pop star into a mature artist whose music helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of hip hop and rap. Listen to Signed, Sealed, and Delivered to explore the life and work of one of pop music's most compelling masters of invention. Members Reviews: Too in love with his own vocabulary I admit that I gave up on this book several hours in. The story, which is certainly worth telling, is totally obscured by the author's need to reveal his ability to use convoluted language. He never fails to use five words when two will do. As a result, I gave up on learning anything about Stevie Wonder without having to wade through ridiculous prose. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/There-and-Back-Again-Audiobook/B002VA9L66 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There and Back Again Subtitle: An Actor's Tale Author: Sean Astin, Joe Layden Narrator: Sean Astin Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Sean Astin, the call from his agent about the role of Samwise Gamgee couldn't have come at a better time. His career was at a low point and choice roles were hard to come by. But his 18-month experience in New Zealand with director Peter Jackson and the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings films would be more than simply a dream come true, it would prove to be the challenge of a lifetime. Though much has been written about the making of the films, the real story of what took place on the set, the harrowing ordeals of the actors and the unspoken controversy and backstage dealings have never been told. More than a companion guide to the Rings films, There and Back Again is filled with stories from the set and of the actors involved that have never before been revealed; an eye-opening look at the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the making of one of the most ambitious films of all time. Critic Reviews: " "The book succeeds as a brutally frank, hard-hitting portrait of the film business. Astin shoots from the hip, frequently offending people with his contentious viewpoints....Astin comes across as a complex personality, courageous, impulsive, loving, abrasive, and these contradictory qualities make him an arresting centerpiece for a Hollywood story." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean Astin) Wed, 06 Oct 2004 16:16:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/There-and-Back-Again-Audiobook/B002VA9L66 thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There and Back Again Subtitle: An Actor's Tale Author: Sean Astin, Joe Layden Narrator: Sean Astin Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Sean Astin, the call from his agent about the role of Samwise Gamgee couldn't have come at a better time. His career was at a low point and choice roles were hard to come by. But his 18-month experience in New Zealand with director Peter Jackson and the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings films would be more than simply a dream come true, it would prove to be the challenge of a lifetime. Though much has been written about the making of the films, the real story of what took place on the set, the harrowing ordeals of the actors and the unspoken controversy and backstage dealings have never been told. More than a companion guide to the Rings films, There and Back Again is filled with stories from the set and of the actors involved that have never before been revealed; an eye-opening look at the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the making of one of the most ambitious films of all time. Critic Reviews: " "The book succeeds as a brutally frank, hard-hitting portrait of the film business. Astin shoots from the hip, frequently offending people with his contentious viewpoints....Astin comes across as a complex personality, courageous, impulsive, loving, abrasive, and these contradictory qualities make him an arresting centerpiece for a Hollywood story." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There and Back Again Subtitle: An Actor's Tale Author: Sean Astin, Joe Layden Narrator: Sean Astin Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For Sean Astin, the call from his agent about the role of Samwise Gamgee couldn't have come at a better time. His career was at a low point and choice roles were hard to come by. But his 18-month experience in New Zealand with director Peter Jackson and the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings films would be more than simply a dream come true, it would prove to be the challenge of a lifetime. Though much has been written about the making of the films, the real story of what took place on the set, the harrowing ordeals of the actors and the unspoken controversy and backstage dealings have never been told. More than a companion guide to the Rings films, There and Back Again is filled with stories from the set and of the actors involved that have never before been revealed; an eye-opening look at the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the making of one of the most ambitious films of all time. Critic Reviews: " "The book succeeds as a brutally frank, hard-hitting portrait of the film business. Astin shoots from the hip, frequently offending people with his contentious viewpoints....Astin comes across as a complex personality, courageous, impulsive, loving, abrasive, and these contradictory qualities make him an arresting centerpiece for a Hollywood story." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A fantastic listen!! My wife found this one for me since she knows I'm such a LOTR fan. It was a nice supprise since I had no idea the guy even wrote a book. We listened to it on a road trip and I was immediately swept up in the narritive. I found Seans story to be absolutely facinating!! If you loved the movies and particulary if you loved Sam you will really enjoy this book. Seans humility, honesty and openeness about his experiences in making the movies go far beyond what I expected to find. I finished it in two sittings. Bravo Sean!! Great book!!! Borrow it from the Library As a tremendous fan of the books for the past 17 years, and the movies since they came out, I was very excited to see this book. I've been fascinated by all of the stories related on the DVDs about the making of the films and the rapport between the cast (and crew), and was hoping for more of the same from "There and Back Again". As it turns out, this book is not about the making of the Lord of the Rings...it's about Sean Astin. It's about his life story, and his trials and triumphs throughout his career and during the making of these movies. Unfortunately, Sean Astin has a tendency to sometimes come across as a bit whiny and self-centered. I got the impression that he is a rather high-maintenance sort of person, who likes to think of himself as low-maintenance and easy going. A lot of this tendency would be toned down by closer editing, especially of the material that is not related to the Lord of the Rings (given that the book is marketed as a "making of" story). That said, I did gain additional perspective on the movie experience and the personalities involved, as well as insight into the experience of growing up in a show-biz family. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sinatra-Audiobook/B002V1LIWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinatra Subtitle: The Life Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a treasure trove of documents and interviews, Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan reveal stunning new information about Sinatra's links to such Mafia figures as Sam Giancana and Lucky Luciano. And we see for the first time where the Mafia connection began, how and why it lasted, and how it impinged on others. Here, too, is the core of the private Sinatra that the singer so long concealed. The heartbreaking truth about his passion for Ava Gardner emerges from never-before-published conversations with Gardner herself. In exclusive, intimate interviews, the women who loved Sinatra share memories of the joy and pain of their relationships with him. And we learn what it was like to be the friend of a man who was generous and loyal to a fault, yet who could turn abruptly into a vindictive brute. Dramatic, eye-opening, and unfailingly fair-minded, Sinatra is masterful biography: the revelatory story of a brilliant artist and an infinitely complex man. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Summers) Tue, 10 May 2005 11:35:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sinatra-Audiobook/B002V1LIWA thebookvoice.com 17:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinatra Subtitle: The Life Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a treasure trove of documents and interviews, Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan reveal stunning new information about Sinatra's links to such Mafia figures as Sam Giancana and Lucky Luciano. And we see for the first time where the Mafia connection began, how and why it lasted, and how it impinged on others. Here, too, is the core of the private Sinatra that the singer so long concealed. The heartbreaking truth about his passion for Ava Gardner emerges from never-before-published conversations with Gardner herself. In exclusive, intimate interviews, the women who loved Sinatra share memories of the joy and pain of their relationships with him. And we learn what it was like to be the friend of a man who was generous and loyal to a fault, yet who could turn abruptly into a vindictive brute. Dramatic, eye-opening, and unfailingly fair-minded, Sinatra is masterful biography: the revelatory story of a brilliant artist and an infinitely complex man. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinatra Subtitle: The Life Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a treasure trove of documents and interviews, Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan reveal stunning new information about Sinatra's links to such Mafia figures as Sam Giancana and Lucky Luciano. And we see for the first time where the Mafia connection began, how and why it lasted, and how it impinged on others. Here, too, is the core of the private Sinatra that the singer so long concealed. The heartbreaking truth about his passion for Ava Gardner emerges from never-before-published conversations with Gardner herself. In exclusive, intimate interviews, the women who loved Sinatra share memories of the joy and pain of their relationships with him. And we learn what it was like to be the friend of a man who was generous and loyal to a fault, yet who could turn abruptly into a vindictive brute. Dramatic, eye-opening, and unfailingly fair-minded, Sinatra is masterful biography: the revelatory story of a brilliant artist and an infinitely complex man. Members Reviews: Summers the suspect During the opening parts of this audio book, I was amazed at how much private information the author (Summers) seemed to have accumulated on the Sinatra Family. As I got further into the book, I began to feel a little suspect of the growing amount of intelligence he had gathered. By the time I was halfway through, I had begun to suspect just about anything Summers was saying. Although the publicity statement on the book labels it as unfailingly fair-minded, after finishing the book, I think its safe to say that such accolades are seriously off-target. This biography is anything but fair-minded. Summers bias trickles through in the first third of the book (he obviously didnt like Sinatra, the man), then runs more steadily in the books middle before it grows to a torrent by the last third. For instance, Summers obviously approves of Sinatras political dalliances with the Roosevelts and the Kennedys, but repels at his alignment with Nixon later in his life. He makes light of Sinatras failure to condemn the burglary of Nixons doctors office by Kennedy henchmen during the 1960 presidential campaign (Franks mob connections may have even helped), but is offended by Franks cavalier opinion about the Watergate burglary by Nixon henchmen during the 1972 campaign. And some of Summers assertions are just too improbable, such as the allegation that Sinatra turned to forcible rape when he was a mega-star in his 50s. The book is entertaining, and well written (and narrated), but I would take about 80 percent of it with a grain of saltmaybe even a whole saltshaker. In fact, if just 20 percent of the contents can be called factual, then Sinatra has to be discussed in the same vein as Ted Bundy, Son of Sam, and Jack the Ripper. If I thought the information was more accurate, I would have graded it a star higher. For the love of Sinatra This biography qualifies for my 2016 reading challenge as the book I own but never read. Ive owned two copies of this book, hard back and audio, for many years now but I never found the time to read either. I think in part because of the size, I knew it would be a large time commitment. The other half of that argument I found represented in the best meme to date: Let me start first by saying: It was worth every single minute, page, word committed. The authors Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan, thoroughly researched this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Benedict-Cumberbatch-in-Transition-Audiobook/B01M044XV9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Cumberbatch, in Transition Subtitle: An Unauthorized Performance Biography Author: Lynnette Porter Narrator: Veronica Leckie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: MX Publishing Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Star Trek into Darkness, The Hobbit trilogy, Twelve Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Fifth Estate, Hedda Gabler, After the Dance, Frankenstein, Hawking, To the Ends of the Earth, The Last Enemy, Parade's End, and, of course, Sherlock. For most actors, these stellar cinematic, theatrical, and television events would be the highlights of a lifetime's work. On Benedict Cumberbatch's résumé they are only a few of many entries. Especially since 2010, his performances have garnered a plethora of best actor awards, both in the theatre (Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critics Circle Theatre Award, and Olivier Award), by playing the dual roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in the National Theatre's Frankenstein, and on television (Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Critics Choice Television Award, Crime Thriller Award, and TV Choice Award), by starring as the titular Holmes in the BBC's Sherlock. Add these and other recent accolades to nearly a decade s nominations and awards (such as the Golden Nymph as best actor in Hawking), and it's easy to see why Benedict Cumberbatch is often hailed as the actor of his generation. Cumberbatch's body of work further includes indie films, radio plays and series, television documentaries, live dramatic readings, multimedia advertisements, and even the occasional stint as a fashion model. He often shares an intriguing perspective on his profession, as evidenced in sometimes controversial interviews. He has become so much in demand that online box offices crash when tickets for his performances go on sale, and, before a Cheltenham Literature Festival Q&A session, fans overwhelmed Twitter when so many responded immediately to a call for questions. Cumberbatch consistently is a top name on lists ranging from sex appeal to global influence. In 2012 he beat David Beckham in the former and US President Barack Obama in the latter. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynnette Porter) Fri, 16 Sep 2016 07:11:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Benedict-Cumberbatch-in-Transition-Audiobook/B01M044XV9 thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Cumberbatch, in Transition Subtitle: An Unauthorized Performance Biography Author: Lynnette Porter Narrator: Veronica Leckie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: MX Publishing Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Star Trek into Darkness, The Hobbit trilogy, Twelve Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Fifth Estate, Hedda Gabler, After the Dance, Frankenstein, Hawking, To the Ends of the Earth, The Last Enemy, Parade's End, and, of course, Sherlock. For most actors, these stellar cinematic, theatrical, and television events would be the highlights of a lifetime's work. On Benedict Cumberbatch's résumé they are only a few of many entries. Especially since 2010, his performances have garnered a plethora of best actor awards, both in the theatre (Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critics Circle Theatre Award, and Olivier Award), by playing the dual roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in the National Theatre's Frankenstein, and on television (Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Critics Choice Television Award, Crime Thriller Award, and TV Choice Award), by starring as the titular Holmes in the BBC's Sherlock. Add these and other recent accolades to nearly a decade s nominations and awards (such as the Golden Nymph as best actor in Hawking), and it's easy to see why Benedict Cumberbatch is often hailed as the actor of his generation. Cumberbatch's body of work further includes indie films, radio plays and series, television documentaries, live dramatic readings, multimedia advertisements, and even the occasional stint as a fashion model. He often shares an intriguing perspective on his profession, as evidenced in sometimes controversial interviews. He has become so much in demand that online box offices crash when tickets for his performances go on sale, and, before a Cheltenham Literature Festival Q&A session, fans overwhelmed Twitter when so many responded immediately to a call for questions. Cumberbatch consistently is a top name on lists ranging from sex appeal to global influence. In 2012 he beat David Beckham in the former and US President Barack Obama in the latter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Cumberbatch, in Transition Subtitle: An Unauthorized Performance Biography Author: Lynnette Porter Narrator: Veronica Leckie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: MX Publishing Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Star Trek into Darkness, The Hobbit trilogy, Twelve Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Fifth Estate, Hedda Gabler, After the Dance, Frankenstein, Hawking, To the Ends of the Earth, The Last Enemy, Parade's End, and, of course, Sherlock. For most actors, these stellar cinematic, theatrical, and television events would be the highlights of a lifetime's work. On Benedict Cumberbatch's résumé they are only a few of many entries. Especially since 2010, his performances have garnered a plethora of best actor awards, both in the theatre (Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critics Circle Theatre Award, and Olivier Award), by playing the dual roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in the National Theatre's Frankenstein, and on television (Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Critics Choice Television Award, Crime Thriller Award, and TV Choice Award), by starring as the titular Holmes in the BBC's Sherlock. Add these and other recent accolades to nearly a decade s nominations and awards (such as the Golden Nymph as best actor in Hawking), and it's easy to see why Benedict Cumberbatch is often hailed as the actor of his generation. Cumberbatch's body of work further includes indie films, radio plays and series, television documentaries, live dramatic readings, multimedia advertisements, and even the occasional stint as a fashion model. He often shares an intriguing perspective on his profession, as evidenced in sometimes controversial interviews. He has become so much in demand that online box offices crash when tickets for his performances go on sale, and, before a Cheltenham Literature Festival Q&A session, fans overwhelmed Twitter when so many responded immediately to a call for questions. Cumberbatch consistently is a top name on lists ranging from sex appeal to global influence. In 2012 he beat David Beckham in the former and US President Barack Obama in the latter. Members Reviews: A bit monotonous. This book highlights the many artistic ventures including stage and screen performances and beyond. It is a study in celebrity and media creation of an actor. The author, Lynnette Porter, has done her homework with copious research end notes and 57 pages of references alone. Many of the performances and interviews I have seen of Benedict are discussed in detail. a gift for a cumberbatch fan It's full of dates and figures. Nice if you're a big fan. Three Stars I starting reading the book last summer but the chapter were a little longer. Five Stars great He's still a work in progress General information on a talented actor. BC has so much untapped potential. He makes a wonderful villain that I believe that Star Trek: Into Darkness may just have been the point in the right direction for his career. His voice over work will entertain generations as Richard Attenborough has. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Brother-Ray-Audiobook/B002V8MCGY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brother Ray Subtitle: Ray Charles' Own Story Author: Ray Charles, David Ritz Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of 32. By combining the influences of gospel, jazz, blues, and country music, he invented, almost single-handedly, what became known as "soul". And throughout a career spanning more than a half century, Ray Charles remained in complete control of his life and his music, allowing nobody to tell him what he could or couldn't do. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Brother Ray "an emotional blast as vivid and real, sweaty and straight talking as the man himself". Critic Reviews: "A delight." (The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Charles) Fri, 25 Mar 2005 05:36:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Brother-Ray-Audiobook/B002V8MCGY thebookvoice.com 13:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brother Ray Subtitle: Ray Charles' Own Story Author: Ray Charles, David Ritz Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of 32. By combining the influences of gospel, jazz, blues, and country music, he invented, almost single-handedly, what became known as "soul". And throughout a career spanning more than a half century, Ray Charles remained in complete control of his life and his music, allowing nobody to tell him what he could or couldn't do. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Brother Ray "an emotional blast as vivid and real, sweaty and straight talking as the man himself". Critic Reviews: "A delight." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brother Ray Subtitle: Ray Charles' Own Story Author: Ray Charles, David Ritz Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of 32. By combining the influences of gospel, jazz, blues, and country music, he invented, almost single-handedly, what became known as "soul". And throughout a career spanning more than a half century, Ray Charles remained in complete control of his life and his music, allowing nobody to tell him what he could or couldn't do. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Brother Ray "an emotional blast as vivid and real, sweaty and straight talking as the man himself". Critic Reviews: "A delight." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Brother Ray is a true inspiration Brother Ray (Ray Charles Own Story) was a great book as far as I was concerned. I have always been a fan of Charles music. After watching the movie Ray (2004) with Jamie Foxx, I became fascinated with the man. The book shows a much more detailed look into his life and what makes him such an inspiration for anyone with a disability (or without one). By the time Ray is thirty two years old, he overcame poverty, blindness, the loss of both parents, and the widespread racism of his era. He wasnt afraid to dip into new genres (gospel, blues, and even country music). Very independent, even turning down a presidential invite to play the White House because they didnt allow him the proper time to prepare. Ray never gave out autographs, even refusing President Johnson one. This book is funny, sad, melancholy and ever emotion in between. Terrific audiobook One of the best audiobooks I've ever heard. Great story with equally great, theatrical presentation. Very Candid Recommended if you really want to know Brother Ray, but be prepared for his candor. He makes no excuses and offers no apologies for his choices. His was a fascinating life and he was an amazing talent. I thought I knew something about him, but how little I knew was revealed with this memoir. Very enlightening This book was very interesting if a bit graphic. I had seen the movie & it got me interested to learn more about Ray Charles & this book satisfied my curiosity. Great narrator. Enjoyed immensely The book pretty much followed the movie, which was excellent. I enjoyed his candor and it made me feel as if I knew him. After listening to the book, it made me see things in a different light. Very good reading.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Gene-Kelly-Audiobook/B010BOPJFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Gene Kelly Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Fred Astaire represented the aristocracy, I represented the proletariat." - Gene Kelly When people think of musicals, two of the first names that immediately spring to mind are Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, two giants of one of Hollywood's most distinctive genres. Without question, both men played an instrumental role in popularizing and sustaining the musical from the 1930s through the 1950s, the final decades of Hollywood's Golden Age. Although they did collaborate on two occasions, in many ways Gene Kelly's rise to popularity in the 1940s amounted to a changing of the guard. For film historians and fans of the musical, however, even if they weren't contemporaries, Astaire and Kelly will forever be viewed as rivals, with each having left an indelible stamp on the genre that defined their careers. While it is true that a comparison between Astaire and Kelly is indispensable to any study of Kelly's life, much can also be gained simply by focusing mostly on his life and career. What made Kelly unusual for actors of that era is that he did not actually arrive in Hollywood until he was nearly 30 years old, so his early life and work before film had a crucial influence on his star image. Furthermore, given that he came to prominence after Astaire, Kellys career offers a valuable lens through which to chart the evolution of the musical genre, as well as a look at the prevailing standards of masculinity within Hollywood at the time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:42:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Gene-Kelly-Audiobook/B010BOPJFA thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Gene Kelly Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Fred Astaire represented the aristocracy, I represented the proletariat." - Gene Kelly When people think of musicals, two of the first names that immediately spring to mind are Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, two giants of one of Hollywood's most distinctive genres. Without question, both men played an instrumental role in popularizing and sustaining the musical from the 1930s through the 1950s, the final decades of Hollywood's Golden Age. Although they did collaborate on two occasions, in many ways Gene Kelly's rise to popularity in the 1940s amounted to a changing of the guard. For film historians and fans of the musical, however, even if they weren't contemporaries, Astaire and Kelly will forever be viewed as rivals, with each having left an indelible stamp on the genre that defined their careers. While it is true that a comparison between Astaire and Kelly is indispensable to any study of Kelly's life, much can also be gained simply by focusing mostly on his life and career. What made Kelly unusual for actors of that era is that he did not actually arrive in Hollywood until he was nearly 30 years old, so his early life and work before film had a crucial influence on his star image. Furthermore, given that he came to prominence after Astaire, Kellys career offers a valuable lens through which to chart the evolution of the musical genre, as well as a look at the prevailing standards of masculinity within Hollywood at the time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Gene Kelly Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Fred Astaire represented the aristocracy, I represented the proletariat." - Gene Kelly When people think of musicals, two of the first names that immediately spring to mind are Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, two giants of one of Hollywood's most distinctive genres. Without question, both men played an instrumental role in popularizing and sustaining the musical from the 1930s through the 1950s, the final decades of Hollywood's Golden Age. Although they did collaborate on two occasions, in many ways Gene Kelly's rise to popularity in the 1940s amounted to a changing of the guard. For film historians and fans of the musical, however, even if they weren't contemporaries, Astaire and Kelly will forever be viewed as rivals, with each having left an indelible stamp on the genre that defined their careers. While it is true that a comparison between Astaire and Kelly is indispensable to any study of Kelly's life, much can also be gained simply by focusing mostly on his life and career. What made Kelly unusual for actors of that era is that he did not actually arrive in Hollywood until he was nearly 30 years old, so his early life and work before film had a crucial influence on his star image. Furthermore, given that he came to prominence after Astaire, Kellys career offers a valuable lens through which to chart the evolution of the musical genre, as well as a look at the prevailing standards of masculinity within Hollywood at the time. Members Reviews: I LOVE Gene Kelly! I love Gene Kelly, but that being said, this is a fairly short synopsis of his life as an entertainer. Covered the high points, but that's about it. The reader was "ok", but not the best. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Is-Not-a-Stage-Audiobook/B005NCFLTU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not a Stage Subtitle: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond Author: Florence Henderson, Joel Brokaw Narrator: Florence Henderson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of 10 children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on television. Florence's father was a dirt-poor tobacco tenant farmer who was nearly 50 years old when he married Florence's 25-year-old mother, and was nearly 70 when Florence was born. Florence's childhood was full of deprivation and abandonment. Her father was an alcoholic at a time when there was no rehab or help for the disease. Their home rarely had electricity or running water. When she was 12, Florence's mother left the family to work in Cleveland and never returned. Florence opens up about her childhood, as well as the challenges she's faced as an adult, including stage fright, postpartum depression, her extramarital affairs, divorce, her hearing loss, and heart problems. She writes with honesty and wisdom of how her faith and ability to survive has brought her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Florence Henderson) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:60:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Life-Is-Not-a-Stage-Audiobook/B005NCFLTU thebookvoice.com 08:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not a Stage Subtitle: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond Author: Florence Henderson, Joel Brokaw Narrator: Florence Henderson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of 10 children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on television. Florence's father was a dirt-poor tobacco tenant farmer who was nearly 50 years old when he married Florence's 25-year-old mother, and was nearly 70 when Florence was born. Florence's childhood was full of deprivation and abandonment. Her father was an alcoholic at a time when there was no rehab or help for the disease. Their home rarely had electricity or running water. When she was 12, Florence's mother left the family to work in Cleveland and never returned. Florence opens up about her childhood, as well as the challenges she's faced as an adult, including stage fright, postpartum depression, her extramarital affairs, divorce, her hearing loss, and heart problems. She writes with honesty and wisdom of how her faith and ability to survive has brought her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not a Stage Subtitle: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond Author: Florence Henderson, Joel Brokaw Narrator: Florence Henderson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of 10 children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on television. Florence's father was a dirt-poor tobacco tenant farmer who was nearly 50 years old when he married Florence's 25-year-old mother, and was nearly 70 when Florence was born. Florence's childhood was full of deprivation and abandonment. Her father was an alcoholic at a time when there was no rehab or help for the disease. Their home rarely had electricity or running water. When she was 12, Florence's mother left the family to work in Cleveland and never returned. Florence opens up about her childhood, as well as the challenges she's faced as an adult, including stage fright, postpartum depression, her extramarital affairs, divorce, her hearing loss, and heart problems. She writes with honesty and wisdom of how her faith and ability to survive has brought her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose. Members Reviews: Life is Not a Stage! (I agree) Where does Life Is Not a Stage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I highly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. What was one of the most memorable moments of Life Is Not a Stage? When Florence personally thanks Dr. Jessie near the end of the book (Dr. Jessie is my Chiropractor). Which scene was your favorite? She tells a story about accidentally sitting on a pin while on camera and not even flinching which was funny and also the part about recording the 'Crunch" of the Fried Chicken in the studio :) Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was surprised by some of the challenges the Florence has faced but not surprised by the extraordinary manner in which she has processed every one of the circumstances mentioned. I am deeply touched by her honesty and courage. Any additional comments? Read and enjoy! A Lovely Lady indeed. Where does Life Is Not a Stage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? out of the 20 or so audio books I've bought, Florence's story is one of the top 10. What did you like best about this story? Grew up with her on the Brady Bunch I was fascinated by her story. I never really knew ANYTHING about Florence Henderson. I just found her so likeable. Her childhood surprised me. What does Florence Henderson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I only like books read by the authors. I don't think I could ever sit and read a "regular" book again. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Listening about her childhood. It was not a good childhood. Yet, she worked hard in the theater. a true PROFESSIONAL. I was very moved learning about her life. Any additional comments? I listed to this a few weeks after her passing. Which made it all the more engaging to me. I've always liked Florence Henderson. We all are going to die. It's just extra sad for me losing Carol Brady. She was a lovely lady indeed. Florence Reveals all Florence reveals all in her book...good and bad. It's too bad we didn't see more of her ideas in The Brady Bunch. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/John-Audiobook/B002V0LTAM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Author: Cynthia Lennon Narrator: Cynthia Lennon Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-26-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In John, Cynthia recalls those times with the loving honesty of an insider, offering new and fascinating insights into the life of John Lennon and the early days of the Beatles. And with the perspective only years can provide, she also tells the compelling story of her marriage to a man who was to become a music legend, a cultural hero, and a defining figure of the twentieth century. Cynthia has seldom talked in any detail about her marriage and the painful events that followed John's tragic assassination in 1980. Now she candidly reveals the good and the bad, the loving and the cruel sides of John. She tells of the breakdown of their marriage and the beginning of his relationship with Yoko Ono in more detail than has ever been disclosed before and documents the difficulties estrangement from John, and his subsequent death, brought for herself and their son, Julian. In John, Cynthia Lennon has created a vivid portrait of the 1960s, the Beatles, and the man she never stopped loving. Editorial Reviews: With an introduction by his son Julian, John covers what Cynthia Lennon calls the "most exciting, extraordinary, and eventful 10 years of John Lennon's life". Her memoir reveals private moments and insights that cover the beginning of love, the unraveling of a marriage, and the birth of a legendary voice and band. And then there's Yoko... Cynthia says, in her own words, that "the time has come when I feel ready to tell the truth about John...there is so much I have never said, so many instances I have never spoken of, so many feelings I have never expressed. Only I know what really happened to us, why we stayed together, why we parted, and the price I paid for being John's wife". This sets up a grand expectation, and Cynthia - through John - delivers the goods in way that's often surprising, sometimes shocking, and often touching. It's as much her story as his, and you can't turn your ears away. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cynthia Lennon) Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:07:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/John-Audiobook/B002V0LTAM thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Author: Cynthia Lennon Narrator: Cynthia Lennon Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-26-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In John, Cynthia recalls those times with the loving honesty of an insider, offering new and fascinating insights into the life of John Lennon and the early days of the Beatles. And with the perspective only years can provide, she also tells the compelling story of her marriage to a man who was to become a music legend, a cultural hero, and a defining figure of the twentieth century. Cynthia has seldom talked in any detail about her marriage and the painful events that followed John's tragic assassination in 1980. Now she candidly reveals the good and the bad, the loving and the cruel sides of John. She tells of the breakdown of their marriage and the beginning of his relationship with Yoko Ono in more detail than has ever been disclosed before and documents the difficulties estrangement from John, and his subsequent death, brought for herself and their son, Julian. In John, Cynthia Lennon has created a vivid portrait of the 1960s, the Beatles, and the man she never stopped loving. Editorial Reviews: With an introduction by his son Julian, John covers what Cynthia Lennon calls the "most exciting, extraordinary, and eventful 10 years of John Lennon's life". Her memoir reveals private moments and insights that cover the beginning of love, the unraveling of a marriage, and the birth of a legendary voice and band. And then there's Yoko... Cynthia says, in her own words, that "the time has come when I feel ready to tell the truth about John...there is so much I have never said, so many instances I have never spoken of, so many feelings I have never expressed. Only I know what really happened to us, why we stayed together, why we parted, and the price I paid for being John's wife". This sets up a grand expectation, and Cynthia - through John - delivers the goods in way that's often surprising, sometimes shocking, and often touching. It's as much her story as his, and you can't turn your ears away. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Author: Cynthia Lennon Narrator: Cynthia Lennon Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-26-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In John, Cynthia recalls those times with the loving honesty of an insider, offering new and fascinating insights into the life of John Lennon and the early days of the Beatles. And with the perspective only years can provide, she also tells the compelling story of her marriage to a man who was to become a music legend, a cultural hero, and a defining figure of the twentieth century. Cynthia has seldom talked in any detail about her marriage and the painful events that followed John's tragic assassination in 1980. Now she candidly reveals the good and the bad, the loving and the cruel sides of John. She tells of the breakdown of their marriage and the beginning of his relationship with Yoko Ono in more detail than has ever been disclosed before and documents the difficulties estrangement from John, and his subsequent death, brought for herself and their son, Julian. In John, Cynthia Lennon has created a vivid portrait of the 1960s, the Beatles, and the man she never stopped loving. Editorial Reviews: With an introduction by his son Julian, John covers what Cynthia Lennon calls the "most exciting, extraordinary, and eventful 10 years of John Lennon's life". Her memoir reveals private moments and insights that cover the beginning of love, the unraveling of a marriage, and the birth of a legendary voice and band. And then there's Yoko... Cynthia says, in her own words, that "the time has come when I feel ready to tell the truth about John...there is so much I have never said, so many instances I have never spoken of, so many feelings I have never expressed. Only I know what really happened to us, why we stayed together, why we parted, and the price I paid for being John's wife". This sets up a grand expectation, and Cynthia - through John - delivers the goods in way that's often surprising, sometimes shocking, and often touching. It's as much her story as his, and you can't turn your ears away. Members Reviews: Excellent for fans Hearing the story of John Lennon in his first wife's own audible, as well as written, words added a lot. The story itself was always interesting, if you thought you knew the history. Now, I'm curious to know what was edited out for this abridged version. He was a real nowhere man I've read many books and magazine articles about The Beatles so I was particularly fascinated with hearing Cynthia's story. I listened with great intent. It's well written and well narrated (not by Cynthia). The book is not disapponting but, sadly, I found John to be as the forward by Julian will attest (of course, only a select few know the real truth). But I believe Cynthia's sincerity, introspection and vunerabilty. A great book for any fan of John's music. Interesting It was good to hear Cynthia Lennon's story. Her narration was very pleasing, caring and not bitter. Julian Lennon narrated his introduction to the book also. Interesting insight into that period of the Beatles' history. All-in-all a kind of sad but completely believable perspective into John Lennon's early years and family life. Humanizes the hero. Interesting, and Moving Cynthia herself narrates the abridged version of this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Woman-I-Was-Born-to-Be-Audiobook/B0046BVWBA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman I Was Born to Be Subtitle: My Story Author: Susan Boyle Narrator: Elaine C. Smith Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In April 2009 a modest, middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britains Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an 80-piece orchestra in Japans legendary Budokan Arena, and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar. This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for her as she is faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing. Now, for the first time, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Boyle) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:55:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Woman-I-Was-Born-to-Be-Audiobook/B0046BVWBA thebookvoice.com 03:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman I Was Born to Be Subtitle: My Story Author: Susan Boyle Narrator: Elaine C. Smith Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In April 2009 a modest, middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britains Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an 80-piece orchestra in Japans legendary Budokan Arena, and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar. This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for her as she is faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing. Now, for the first time, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman I Was Born to Be Subtitle: My Story Author: Susan Boyle Narrator: Elaine C. Smith Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In April 2009 a modest, middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britains Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an 80-piece orchestra in Japans legendary Budokan Arena, and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar. This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for her as she is faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing. Now, for the first time, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor. Members Reviews: Inspirational! Susan Boyle has a beautiful voice but more importantly she has a beautiful soul. She has reminded me that faith is so important and all of us are special with gifts and talents to share. I highly recommend this book especially if one has struggled with disabilities. Good story Would you consider the audio edition of The Woman I Was Born to Be to be better than the print version? No What didnt you like about Elaine C. Smiths performance? Story would have just been better had the author did the narration herself. I was expecting to hear Susan Boyle, not someone I had never heard of. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Really Inspirational Love the story, love the narrator's thick Scottish accent. I didn't like the parts where the narrator sung. They should've just used Boyle's real voice for that part. I also wish the book had gone into detail about why Boyle never married, but I guess that'll come in a later book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Men-We-Became-Audiobook/B004W7I1RG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men We Became Subtitle: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr. Author: Robert T. Littell Narrator: Robert T. Littell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From youth to adulthood, Rob Littell spent 20 years alongside John F. Kennedy Jr.through laughter and sorrow, joy and heartbreak. In this moving and poignant memoir of their touching friendship, Rob Littell himself shares his story with listeners. Rob Littell was a freshman at Brown University when he met JFK Jr. Although Littell came from a privileged background, it was worlds apart from the glamorous life of the son of the late president and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Eager to be accepted on his own terms, Kennedy responded to Littells irreverence toward his celebrity, and they became close friends. Littell recounts dinners at Jacqueline Onassiss apartmentwhere she surprised him with his favorite of specially burned hamburgerand weekends at her retreat in Marthas Vineyard, where she critiqued their touch football. As students, Littell and Kennedy bummed around Europe. Later, they shared apartments in New York. Later still, Littell was part of Johns secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia - and three years later a pallbearer at his funeral. This is an intimate, detailed and affectionate memoir of an unusual young man by a close friend. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert T. Littell) Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:02:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Men-We-Became-Audiobook/B004W7I1RG thebookvoice.com 05:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men We Became Subtitle: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr. Author: Robert T. Littell Narrator: Robert T. Littell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From youth to adulthood, Rob Littell spent 20 years alongside John F. Kennedy Jr.through laughter and sorrow, joy and heartbreak. In this moving and poignant memoir of their touching friendship, Rob Littell himself shares his story with listeners. Rob Littell was a freshman at Brown University when he met JFK Jr. Although Littell came from a privileged background, it was worlds apart from the glamorous life of the son of the late president and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Eager to be accepted on his own terms, Kennedy responded to Littells irreverence toward his celebrity, and they became close friends. Littell recounts dinners at Jacqueline Onassiss apartmentwhere she surprised him with his favorite of specially burned hamburgerand weekends at her retreat in Marthas Vineyard, where she critiqued their touch football. As students, Littell and Kennedy bummed around Europe. Later, they shared apartments in New York. Later still, Littell was part of Johns secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia - and three years later a pallbearer at his funeral. This is an intimate, detailed and affectionate memoir of an unusual young man by a close friend. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men We Became Subtitle: My Friendship with John F. Kennedy, Jr. Author: Robert T. Littell Narrator: Robert T. Littell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: From youth to adulthood, Rob Littell spent 20 years alongside John F. Kennedy Jr.through laughter and sorrow, joy and heartbreak. In this moving and poignant memoir of their touching friendship, Rob Littell himself shares his story with listeners. Rob Littell was a freshman at Brown University when he met JFK Jr. Although Littell came from a privileged background, it was worlds apart from the glamorous life of the son of the late president and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Eager to be accepted on his own terms, Kennedy responded to Littells irreverence toward his celebrity, and they became close friends. Littell recounts dinners at Jacqueline Onassiss apartmentwhere she surprised him with his favorite of specially burned hamburgerand weekends at her retreat in Marthas Vineyard, where she critiqued their touch football. As students, Littell and Kennedy bummed around Europe. Later, they shared apartments in New York. Later still, Littell was part of Johns secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia - and three years later a pallbearer at his funeral. This is an intimate, detailed and affectionate memoir of an unusual young man by a close friend. Members Reviews: A useful piece of history What did you like best about The Men We Became? What did you like least? Littell is a good writer and knows how to keep a story moving. His short book adds personal and otherwise unavailable historical information about an American celebrity who had his long term eye on the presidency but whose life was unexpectedly cut short. It is not a page turner but provides a unique perspective from a close and observant friend. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Men We Became? His admiring descriptions of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, John's mother. What three words best describe Robert T. Littell???s voice? He reads well. Did The Men We Became inspire you to do anything? No Good book. It was a very revealing book regarding JFK Jr. as it was written by his close friend, who knew a lot about him. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Justin-Bieber-Audiobook/B01JQDMXU6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justin Bieber Author: Smartbios Narrator: Jethro Arola Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Smartbios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Justin Bieber has been a major player in today's pop culture world. Would you like to know how this young star got where he is at today? Would you like to know what his beliefs are, who he has and is dating? It's all right here. The full and complete biography of Justin Bieber. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Smartbios) Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:20:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Justin-Bieber-Audiobook/B01JQDMXU6 thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justin Bieber Author: Smartbios Narrator: Jethro Arola Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Smartbios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Justin Bieber has been a major player in today's pop culture world. Would you like to know how this young star got where he is at today? Would you like to know what his beliefs are, who he has and is dating? It's all right here. The full and complete biography of Justin Bieber. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justin Bieber Author: Smartbios Narrator: Jethro Arola Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Smartbios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Justin Bieber has been a major player in today's pop culture world. Would you like to know how this young star got where he is at today? Would you like to know what his beliefs are, who he has and is dating? It's all right here. The full and complete biography of Justin Bieber. Members Reviews: Not a negative bio, full of interesting info for Bieber fans What you won't find in this unauthorized bio? Lots of negative gossip or unflattering portrayals of Justin Bieber. Unauthorized or not, this is basically a look at the details behind the Bieber sensation. His humble beginnings in a small town, the breakup of his parents, an early passion for music (primarily fostered at church), and how he managed to use YouTube to promote himself. There is also a description of the fortuitous meeting with an astute manager...and the rest is history. I'm not even in the age group of those who go crazy for the singer and I still found interesting trivia in this one, including the world events that occurred in the year Bieber was born. Readers will actually learn something besides the scoop on Justin Bieber! I DO like bios so this offered up intriguing bits of info about Bieber's early years, his success at "busking" (playing music on the street for whatever money people would give him). Even before he was famous, he made enough to take his mom on a vacation. Coming from a humble background, the description of Bieber's rise to fame should inspire many who hope to achieve the same fame he did. And of course, the young women (teens, etc) who go nuts for this cute guy with the distinctive haircut will be eager to find everything they can about him - including this book. Sure to please them! At the end of the book are other references for more info on Bieber as well as related websites and twitter names to help fans follow the latest - from and about Bieber. awesome!!!! i loved this book and jb!!! this is soooooo awesome. i will merry u justin tweet me if u can disappointed Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever (100% Official) [Hardcover] As a true fan of justin Bieber I've read his book, First Step 2 Forever, I've read all his tweets and seen all his Youtube videos and interviews. This book is only a "retell" of all this information. Nothing new in it. I was hoping there would be something new such as interviews of people who grew up with him or people from his hometown who knew him as a kid to hear cute stories or funny stories about him. The book is kind to him which is good but makes me suspicious the author wants to be his best friend, not his biographer ... Chas Newkey-Burden Takes Us Into the Making of a Pop Star Before reading the book JUSTIN BIEBER by Chas Newkey-Burden I hadn't done alot of reading about the pop star. I had seen bits and pieces of his story on tv shows, but this book really sheds a great deal of light on who he was before the world got to know him and what it has been like for his family and him to get used to be a part of popular culture. Newkey-Burden allows you to see how it all began: the humble upbringing and the talent that his family saw and decided to share with others through competitions and playing around in the house. This book really shows how the making of the pop star that is Bieber would not have been possible in the way it happened if it wasn't for the internet. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mind-Stunts-An-Unauthorized-Account-of-Derren-Browns-Rise-to-Fame-Audiobook/B0167MMD22 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame Author: William Tapscott Narrator: Ulf Bjorklund Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-15 Publisher: William Tapscott Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Millions of fans watched Derren Brown make a London cab driver forget where the London Eye is, buy high-priced items with blank pieces of paper, turn an average guy into a pub quiz champion, and otherwise amaze spectators with feats of psychological illusion. But how did Derren go from small-time magician performing in a restaurant to national celebrity and television star? Mind Stunts tells the story of the stunts that made Derren famous. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Tapscott) Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:45:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mind-Stunts-An-Unauthorized-Account-of-Derren-Browns-Rise-to-Fame-Audiobook/B0167MMD22 thebookvoice.com 04:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame Author: William Tapscott Narrator: Ulf Bjorklund Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-15 Publisher: William Tapscott Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Millions of fans watched Derren Brown make a London cab driver forget where the London Eye is, buy high-priced items with blank pieces of paper, turn an average guy into a pub quiz champion, and otherwise amaze spectators with feats of psychological illusion. But how did Derren go from small-time magician performing in a restaurant to national celebrity and television star? Mind Stunts tells the story of the stunts that made Derren famous. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame Author: William Tapscott Narrator: Ulf Bjorklund Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-15 Publisher: William Tapscott Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Millions of fans watched Derren Brown make a London cab driver forget where the London Eye is, buy high-priced items with blank pieces of paper, turn an average guy into a pub quiz champion, and otherwise amaze spectators with feats of psychological illusion. But how did Derren go from small-time magician performing in a restaurant to national celebrity and television star? Mind Stunts tells the story of the stunts that made Derren famous. Members Reviews: Scratching the surface Mind Stunts is a very VERY brief account of Derren Brown's various television programs, cribbed from public news reports. The writer did not appear to do any original interviews or research, although he did dig up some good quotes and facts about magician/mentalist Derren Brown. It "unauthorized" only in the sense that anything someone writes about a person is "unauthorized" if they have no contact with them. Mostly the book tries to shoe-horn Derren's choices of tricks into a rubric of "stunts". If the author has a thesis, it is that Derren Brown is competing with David Blaine as a "stunt" magician, based mostly on the "Russian Roulette" T.V. special. The evidence the author cites is that Derren -- and his collaborators like Andy Nyman, I might add -- play up the 'events' they create for maximum dramatic impact. You know, like good performers. The fact that the book contains numerous typos and printing errors screams cheap knockoff. The chapters are a few pages long and in huge type and the book is still as slim as a pad of Mad Libs. Someone should write a good biography of Derren Brown, perhaps starting with the news articles cited in this book. If you want to know everything you need to know about this book in one fact: It never mentions Coops, Derren's faithful assistant. Avoid. Don't buy it. You will be disappointed!! This "book" brings absolutely nothing new about Derren Brown. This is essentially a short summary of his come to fame, his work and few (very short) comments. You will learn nothing new; actually you would get more information about Derren Brown just by reading his interviews (available online) than from this booklet. This is a complete waste of money - frankly, anybody could write this book, you would just need to assemble (by copy and paste mostly) few freely available online articles. And this is what essentially this "book" is - a short compendium of Internet articles. If you truly are interested in this intriguing person, go read books written by him. seemed more like a vanity press pamphlet than a book Seemed like more of a pamphlet than a book. Nowhere near the amount of in depth discussion I was hoping for. And loaded with glaring typos as if it had been put together in a rush and plainly no one had proofed it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/This-Time-This-Place-Audiobook/B002V8OF5K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Time, This Place Subtitle: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood Author: Jack Valenti Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Been there, done that, indeed. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Valenti has led several lives, any one of which could have provided ample material for an unforgettable memoir. As it is, This Time, This Place is the gripping story of a man who saw the terrible face of war while fighting with skill and bravery for his country; who was in the room as political decisions were made that would benefit or devastate countless lives in this country and on the other side of the world; and who championed the interest of the vast and globally influential movie industry with tenacity and vision. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Valenti) Fri, 18 May 2007 20:48:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/This-Time-This-Place-Audiobook/B002V8OF5K thebookvoice.com 17:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Time, This Place Subtitle: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood Author: Jack Valenti Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Been there, done that, indeed. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Valenti has led several lives, any one of which could have provided ample material for an unforgettable memoir. As it is, This Time, This Place is the gripping story of a man who saw the terrible face of war while fighting with skill and bravery for his country; who was in the room as political decisions were made that would benefit or devastate countless lives in this country and on the other side of the world; and who championed the interest of the vast and globally influential movie industry with tenacity and vision. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Time, This Place Subtitle: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood Author: Jack Valenti Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Been there, done that, indeed. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Valenti has led several lives, any one of which could have provided ample material for an unforgettable memoir. As it is, This Time, This Place is the gripping story of a man who saw the terrible face of war while fighting with skill and bravery for his country; who was in the room as political decisions were made that would benefit or devastate countless lives in this country and on the other side of the world; and who championed the interest of the vast and globally influential movie industry with tenacity and vision. Members Reviews: An amazing biography! At the beginning of the book, the author asks if anyone would read his book. He actually debated whether to write his biography. I'm glad he did. Like the Reagen Diaries, I had been putting off reading this book. I guess the cover was not appealing, or maybe because the book was not recommended to me. I had bought it because at the time I was interested in reading biographies. It just sat there on my bookshelf collecting dust for over three years. With a lack of books to read, I picked it up. Wow! What an amazing guy! Jack Valenti really did it all! He was a World War II pilot, fought the Germans in daring air combats, was an advisor to both JFK and President Johnson, and was head of the Movie Industry, acquainting himself with the biggest stars in Hollywood. Yet throughout his biography you never get the sense of an egotistical person; rather you revel in this humble and down to earth character. Valenti talks about the war with the Germans, and his daring air sorties. He describes vividly his training days as a pilot to actual combat in France. Loving anything related to aviation I was very captivated by his account. Several times became close to death over France and Germany, but not once was his aircraft downed. Valenti also describes how after the war he had to cross the Atlantic to return his aircraft to the USA. That account was also thrilling and read like a novel. I always thought that President Johnson was a weak president, gaining the presidency only because JFK was assassinated. I also believed in the conspiracy theory that Johnson was behind JFK's assassination. This book set the record straight. You can almost say that this book is also a biography of President Johnson. Valenti writes extensively about him, and portrays him for who he really is: a humble and intelligent man who only acted on America's best interest and not his own. For example, he refused to run for second term because he thought that this would end the Vietnam War. According to Valentin, Johnson gave up on life after his presidency. He neglected his health and became obese. The thought of death always loomed over him, and he always believed he would die in his sixties. It was a tragedy reading this after I had high regards and respect for this truly humble and just man. Valenti also describes the day JFK was assassinated, and the somber mood of the nation and his aides during that tragic moment. He really manages to bring the reader back in time to relive those moments. He is truly a great writer, and this biography, albeit two biographies in one, reads like a novel. The biography then continues on with Valenti's life in Hollywood. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Famous-Dogs-Life-Audiobook/B00D7MLO8A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Famous Dog's Life Subtitle: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua Author: Sue Chipperton, Rennie Dyball Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Yo quiero! The heartwarming true story of the camera-ready Chihuahua who became a pint-sized superstar. Her name was Gidget. To the world, she was the Taco Bell dog. This is the extraordinary story of an irresistible pup's life, and that of her devoted trainer, Sue Chipperton. It is not only the story of an adorable television star, but also that of Sue's successful training techniques, and her fascinating stories of working with both human and animal stars, like Mooni, Gidget's Chihuahua roommate and the eventual star of Legally Blonde. Sue shares her delightful tales, investing humor, warmth, and rare insight into one of the freshest and most fun Hollywood success stories ever told. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sue Chipperton) Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Famous-Dogs-Life-Audiobook/B00D7MLO8A thebookvoice.com 07:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Famous Dog's Life Subtitle: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua Author: Sue Chipperton, Rennie Dyball Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Yo quiero! The heartwarming true story of the camera-ready Chihuahua who became a pint-sized superstar. Her name was Gidget. To the world, she was the Taco Bell dog. This is the extraordinary story of an irresistible pup's life, and that of her devoted trainer, Sue Chipperton. It is not only the story of an adorable television star, but also that of Sue's successful training techniques, and her fascinating stories of working with both human and animal stars, like Mooni, Gidget's Chihuahua roommate and the eventual star of Legally Blonde. Sue shares her delightful tales, investing humor, warmth, and rare insight into one of the freshest and most fun Hollywood success stories ever told. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Famous Dog's Life Subtitle: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua Author: Sue Chipperton, Rennie Dyball Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Yo quiero! The heartwarming true story of the camera-ready Chihuahua who became a pint-sized superstar. Her name was Gidget. To the world, she was the Taco Bell dog. This is the extraordinary story of an irresistible pup's life, and that of her devoted trainer, Sue Chipperton. It is not only the story of an adorable television star, but also that of Sue's successful training techniques, and her fascinating stories of working with both human and animal stars, like Mooni, Gidget's Chihuahua roommate and the eventual star of Legally Blonde. Sue shares her delightful tales, investing humor, warmth, and rare insight into one of the freshest and most fun Hollywood success stories ever told. Members Reviews: LOVE this book! Wonderful story I have a lot of Chihuahua books, but after 20 years of collecting them, this is by far my favorite. This story includes some of the ways the author trains her movie dogs, fascinating reading. The story is so heartwarming, from the day Gidget was purchased from a breeder to the day she dies. I just love, love, love this book! Bored I just don't understand the rating. I bought the book based on the rating of 5 stars. I couldn't finish the book I was so bored with it. The author repeated herself many times through out half the book that I read. I couldn't continue reading. Absolutely adorable book for dog lovers Gidget was a beautiful spirit and dog. Sue does a great job of portraying the life of the little superstar. The book gave me so many training tips to try with my own animals and I loved the information on "work" dogs and how to handle them. Once you read the book, you will find out if you have a work dog and how to stimulate them. A poignant story about a very special girl, Gidget, and the book is a great gift for any dog lover!! Great!! This book is really a great dog behavior/ training book hidden in a fabulous story of an iconic little dog and her wonderful trainer, Sue Chipperton. A super read for anyone who questions the love and care that these studio animals receive from their trainers and caretakers. Sonja of Sonja's Dog Training Such fun! This was an AMAZING book for anyone who loves dogs or is interested in how they train animals for movies! The personal stories of Sue and her dogs are masterfully interwoven with interesting information about dog training. I couldn't put it down! I feel like I've suddenly become very aware of every animal I see in movies or on TV and how they do what they do. It was such a cool story and I absolutely loved it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/William-and-Harry-Audiobook/B00481SL9Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William and Harry Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: William and Harry is a fascinating insight into the lives and loves of two extraordinary young men who have captured not only the hearts and minds of the British public but those the world over. This is the definitive book about the princes, bringing their story right up to date. It is the tale of two brothers who have carried the legacy of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, into the 21st century and on whom the future of the House of Windsor largely depends. Drawing on her unique set of contacts, Katie Nicholl recounts the royal brothers' extraordinary lives and reveals William and Harry's real characters as they become front-line soldiers and modern princes. Through her network of sources, some of whom have agreed to speak for the very first time, Katie tells the story of one of Prince William's earliest romances and his struggle with his destiny as a future King of England. As a royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton seems more probable, Katie has spoken to a wealth of contacts close to the couple who reveal how their love affair really started at St. Andrews, the hurdles the pair overcame, and the challenges they still face. She recounts the story of Harry's time at Eton, his relationship with Chelsy Davy, and the three months he spent on the front line in Afghanistan. She analyzes William and Harry's complex relationship with their father and the woman who will one day become Queen Camilla. She talks to their friends, contemporaries, and confidants to paint a unique and revealing portrait of the two most famous brothers in the world. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katie Nicholl) Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:52:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/William-and-Harry-Audiobook/B00481SL9Y thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William and Harry Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: William and Harry is a fascinating insight into the lives and loves of two extraordinary young men who have captured not only the hearts and minds of the British public but those the world over. This is the definitive book about the princes, bringing their story right up to date. It is the tale of two brothers who have carried the legacy of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, into the 21st century and on whom the future of the House of Windsor largely depends. Drawing on her unique set of contacts, Katie Nicholl recounts the royal brothers' extraordinary lives and reveals William and Harry's real characters as they become front-line soldiers and modern princes. Through her network of sources, some of whom have agreed to speak for the very first time, Katie tells the story of one of Prince William's earliest romances and his struggle with his destiny as a future King of England. As a royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton seems more probable, Katie has spoken to a wealth of contacts close to the couple who reveal how their love affair really started at St. Andrews, the hurdles the pair overcame, and the challenges they still face. She recounts the story of Harry's time at Eton, his relationship with Chelsy Davy, and the three months he spent on the front line in Afghanistan. She analyzes William and Harry's complex relationship with their father and the woman who will one day become Queen Camilla. She talks to their friends, contemporaries, and confidants to paint a unique and revealing portrait of the two most famous brothers in the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William and Harry Author: Katie Nicholl Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: William and Harry is a fascinating insight into the lives and loves of two extraordinary young men who have captured not only the hearts and minds of the British public but those the world over. This is the definitive book about the princes, bringing their story right up to date. It is the tale of two brothers who have carried the legacy of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, into the 21st century and on whom the future of the House of Windsor largely depends. Drawing on her unique set of contacts, Katie Nicholl recounts the royal brothers' extraordinary lives and reveals William and Harry's real characters as they become front-line soldiers and modern princes. Through her network of sources, some of whom have agreed to speak for the very first time, Katie tells the story of one of Prince William's earliest romances and his struggle with his destiny as a future King of England. As a royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton seems more probable, Katie has spoken to a wealth of contacts close to the couple who reveal how their love affair really started at St. Andrews, the hurdles the pair overcame, and the challenges they still face. She recounts the story of Harry's time at Eton, his relationship with Chelsy Davy, and the three months he spent on the front line in Afghanistan. She analyzes William and Harry's complex relationship with their father and the woman who will one day become Queen Camilla. She talks to their friends, contemporaries, and confidants to paint a unique and revealing portrait of the two most famous brothers in the world. Members Reviews: Good! Except for the narrator's changing accent (which was a little odd but not really off-putting), it was a relaxing listen with a good amount of non-frivolous information. I really enjoyed it! If you could sum up William and Harry in three words, what would they be? Fascinating What did you like best about this story? I loved it because I remember many of the events described in the book. It was neat to get the back story to many of them. What does Justine Eyre bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? Listening to her accent makes it that much more authentic. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. C-A-V-A-L-R-Y, it's CAVALRY! My own personal pet peeve, I guess, is when someone says "Calvary" when speaking militarily. Calvary is where Christ died. Cavalry is the troops. The narrator used the word erroneously through the entire book, which about drove me nuts! Surprising, too, that this wasn't caught on edit. Otherwise, I liked it. It was fine -- easy to listen to and kinda fun. No real earthshaking revealations but that was fine. It was especially fun because it was written before the engagement so we knew how things would work out somewhat. The narrator seemed to be striving for a bit of sn "upper crust" accent which didn't particularly work, nor was it necessary. Her voice was perfectly fine. Disappointing narration I think this is a good book, but it's difficult to know. I have listened to a lot of books read by British readers and this is the first one that is almost impossible to understand. This woman uses a lazy, nasal tone with varying volumes that is very frustrating. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Katharine-Hepburn-Audiobook/B002V0R014 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Katharine Hepburn Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Barbara Leaming has discovered thousands of never-before-seen documents that finally illuminate the mystery of this enigmatic, fascinating woman. Based on letters by Hepburn, her friends, and her family, as well as interviews with Hepburn herself, Leaming's book is a family story that brings alive three generations of fearless women, personal and political crusaders who shaped the history of women in our century. Critic Reviews: "Not often is a book about a film star more gripping than anything the star has played on the screen, but Barbara Leaming's biography has that distinction....Prodigious research has yielded a family history that is both revealing on its own terms and a necessary backdrop to any consideration of Ms. Hepburn's career." ( The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Leaming) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:38:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Katharine-Hepburn-Audiobook/B002V0R014 thebookvoice.com 03:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Katharine Hepburn Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Barbara Leaming has discovered thousands of never-before-seen documents that finally illuminate the mystery of this enigmatic, fascinating woman. Based on letters by Hepburn, her friends, and her family, as well as interviews with Hepburn herself, Leaming's book is a family story that brings alive three generations of fearless women, personal and political crusaders who shaped the history of women in our century. Critic Reviews: "Not often is a book about a film star more gripping than anything the star has played on the screen, but Barbara Leaming's biography has that distinction....Prodigious research has yielded a family history that is both revealing on its own terms and a necessary backdrop to any consideration of Ms. Hepburn's career." ( The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Katharine Hepburn Author: Barbara Leaming Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Barbara Leaming has discovered thousands of never-before-seen documents that finally illuminate the mystery of this enigmatic, fascinating woman. Based on letters by Hepburn, her friends, and her family, as well as interviews with Hepburn herself, Leaming's book is a family story that brings alive three generations of fearless women, personal and political crusaders who shaped the history of women in our century. Critic Reviews: "Not often is a book about a film star more gripping than anything the star has played on the screen, but Barbara Leaming's biography has that distinction....Prodigious research has yielded a family history that is both revealing on its own terms and a necessary backdrop to any consideration of Ms. Hepburn's career." ( The New York Times) Members Reviews: Quite Interesting! Very informative, starts at Ms. Hepburn's beginning and goes all the way to the end. Explains a great deal of her ideology. Fascinating woman to say the least. Fascinating woman I have always loved and admired Katharine Hepburn. This showed some very interesting insights into her entire life and the most I have ever read about her complicated relationship with Spencer Tracy. I may not hold her on as high a pedestal as I once did, but learned a lot about her and what made her the woman she was. Highly recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cobb-Audiobook/B002V5B0Y2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cobb Author: Al Stump Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As a boy in the 1890s he went looking for thrills in a rural Georgia that still burned with humiliation from the Civil War. As an old man in the 1960s he dared death, picked fights, refused to take his medicine, and drove off all his friends and admirers. He went to his deathbed alone, clutching a loaded pistol and a bag containing millions of dollars worth of cash and securities. During the years in between, he became, according to Al Stump, "the most shrewd, inventive, lurid, detested, mysterious, and superb of all baseball players." He was Ty Cobb. In Cobb, Stump tells how he was given a fascinating window into the Georgia Peach's life and times when the dying Cobb hired him in 1960 to ghostwrite his autobiography. ©1994 by Al Stump; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Stump has resurrected Cobb in all his terrifying malevolence...Spellbinding." (The Washington Post) "Cobb is a big, raw, rought-cut diamond of a book and the most powerful baseball biography I have read." (Roger Kahn, author of The Summer Boys) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Al Stump) Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:25:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cobb-Audiobook/B002V5B0Y2 thebookvoice.com 19:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cobb Author: Al Stump Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As a boy in the 1890s he went looking for thrills in a rural Georgia that still burned with humiliation from the Civil War. As an old man in the 1960s he dared death, picked fights, refused to take his medicine, and drove off all his friends and admirers. He went to his deathbed alone, clutching a loaded pistol and a bag containing millions of dollars worth of cash and securities. During the years in between, he became, according to Al Stump, "the most shrewd, inventive, lurid, detested, mysterious, and superb of all baseball players." He was Ty Cobb. In Cobb, Stump tells how he was given a fascinating window into the Georgia Peach's life and times when the dying Cobb hired him in 1960 to ghostwrite his autobiography. ©1994 by Al Stump; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Stump has resurrected Cobb in all his terrifying malevolence...Spellbinding." (The Washington Post) "Cobb is a big, raw, rought-cut diamond of a book and the most powerful baseball biography I have read." (Roger Kahn, author of The Summer Boys) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cobb Author: Al Stump Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: As a boy in the 1890s he went looking for thrills in a rural Georgia that still burned with humiliation from the Civil War. As an old man in the 1960s he dared death, picked fights, refused to take his medicine, and drove off all his friends and admirers. He went to his deathbed alone, clutching a loaded pistol and a bag containing millions of dollars worth of cash and securities. During the years in between, he became, according to Al Stump, "the most shrewd, inventive, lurid, detested, mysterious, and superb of all baseball players." He was Ty Cobb. In Cobb, Stump tells how he was given a fascinating window into the Georgia Peach's life and times when the dying Cobb hired him in 1960 to ghostwrite his autobiography. ©1994 by Al Stump; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Stump has resurrected Cobb in all his terrifying malevolence...Spellbinding." (The Washington Post) "Cobb is a big, raw, rought-cut diamond of a book and the most powerful baseball biography I have read." (Roger Kahn, author of The Summer Boys) Members Reviews: What a man -- what a book! This is a glorious book about one of the strangest and most talented sportsmen who ever played. While there is plenty of baseball action and history, you don't have to know a bean ball from a foul ball to enjoy this book. Ty Cobb was such a unique character, on and off the field, that his story is worth listening to. You may finish by hating this man, pitying him, or admiring the qualities that made him the greatest baseball player who ever lived. The writing is as compelling as the story, and the author's relationship with the subject is an interesting sideline. Riveting I'm from Australia and I've never had more than a passing curiosity in baseball, I'd only really heard of Babe Ruth until this book. This man Cobb had such an interesting life (as do most high achievers) and the story so well told, that I find myself flicking over to ESPN to catch a baseball game once a week, just a great story, the best biography I've heard on audio so far. I'm glad I took the gamble based on the reviews from audible.com. Baseball Plus This fine biography would obviously be a must-listen for any baseball fan. It's a story packed with incident, controversy and a flavor of baseball's past that is brought to life so fully that it seems as contemporary as Bonds and Pedro. My only question is: Would a non-fan be interested? I think quite possibly not, although Ty Cobb was such a head-case that this is clearly not your average sports biography. It is also part history, part psychology and part simply evidence of thorough research. Cobb's Third Side As a life-long baseball fan I have always been aware of Ty Cobb's various record accomplishments and his notorious cruelty and rascism. However until I heard Cobb I only had fourth or fifth hand anecdotes and tall tales. Well... many of them turned out to be true and Cobb a much more complex man than I imagined. There is plenty of pure baseball here to keep the hard core fan attentive and also more than enough of Cobb's tragic life story and objective, well-informed opinion by author Al Stump to fill up the 14 hours of the reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Spencer-Tracy-Audiobook/B00XIJGHDO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Spencer Tracy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture." (Spencer Tracy) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Of all the screen legends whose names remain synonymous with Hollywood, few took as long to become a star as Spencer Tracy, who is today recognized as one of the greatest actors ever, but whose career did not truly take off until he was already in his mid-30s. After languishing with Fox for five years and over two dozen movies, one biographer had summed up his career to that point in time: "Tracy was scarcely a blip on the box office barometer in 1935, a critics' darling and little more." However, after joining MGM in 1935, Tracy catapulted to fame with one of the most impressive runs in Hollywood history, winning Oscars for Best Actor in 1938 and 1939 after already being nominated in 1937. Over the next three decades, Tracy would appear in classics like Captains Courageous and Judgment at Nuremburg, appear in nine films with Katharine Hepburn, and receive nine Oscar nominations over a span of 32 years, including for his final film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Several contemporaries considered Tracy the greatest actor of his era, a sentiment summed up by actor Richard Widmark, who once said, "He's the greatest movie actor there ever was.... I've learned more about acting from watching Tracy than in any other way." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 12 May 2015 18:16:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Spencer-Tracy-Audiobook/B00XIJGHDO thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Spencer Tracy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture." (Spencer Tracy) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Of all the screen legends whose names remain synonymous with Hollywood, few took as long to become a star as Spencer Tracy, who is today recognized as one of the greatest actors ever, but whose career did not truly take off until he was already in his mid-30s. After languishing with Fox for five years and over two dozen movies, one biographer had summed up his career to that point in time: "Tracy was scarcely a blip on the box office barometer in 1935, a critics' darling and little more." However, after joining MGM in 1935, Tracy catapulted to fame with one of the most impressive runs in Hollywood history, winning Oscars for Best Actor in 1938 and 1939 after already being nominated in 1937. Over the next three decades, Tracy would appear in classics like Captains Courageous and Judgment at Nuremburg, appear in nine films with Katharine Hepburn, and receive nine Oscar nominations over a span of 32 years, including for his final film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Several contemporaries considered Tracy the greatest actor of his era, a sentiment summed up by actor Richard Widmark, who once said, "He's the greatest movie actor there ever was.... I've learned more about acting from watching Tracy than in any other way." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Spencer Tracy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: "Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture." (Spencer Tracy) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Of all the screen legends whose names remain synonymous with Hollywood, few took as long to become a star as Spencer Tracy, who is today recognized as one of the greatest actors ever, but whose career did not truly take off until he was already in his mid-30s. After languishing with Fox for five years and over two dozen movies, one biographer had summed up his career to that point in time: "Tracy was scarcely a blip on the box office barometer in 1935, a critics' darling and little more." However, after joining MGM in 1935, Tracy catapulted to fame with one of the most impressive runs in Hollywood history, winning Oscars for Best Actor in 1938 and 1939 after already being nominated in 1937. Over the next three decades, Tracy would appear in classics like Captains Courageous and Judgment at Nuremburg, appear in nine films with Katharine Hepburn, and receive nine Oscar nominations over a span of 32 years, including for his final film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Several contemporaries considered Tracy the greatest actor of his era, a sentiment summed up by actor Richard Widmark, who once said, "He's the greatest movie actor there ever was.... I've learned more about acting from watching Tracy than in any other way." Members Reviews: "He might be a priest in one picture & a drunken bum (next)...He played famous lawyers & death row inmates with equal passion... ...He could be a raging alcoholic but always remained a gentle man. He loved his wife too much to divorce her but not enough to live with her." Such a conflicted individual and yet what a tremendous career he had including movies like "Captains Courageous", "Boys Town" and the two I remember him in most to this day "Old Man and the Sea" and "A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World". I also loved his numerous quips that made me laugh like "Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture", "I never would have gone back to school if there had been any other way of learning to read the subtitles in the movies", "A man can't receive too much education, because the Navy demand alert minds" and "There were times when my pants were so thin, I could sit on a dime and know if it was heads or tails," Definitely a good book for learning something about this great actor and I did enjoy it! Too short Too short to show the man's character. I was disappointed that while there were moments that were interesting, I never really felt that his personality traits were developed in depth. Things were mentioned about him that were not really clarified. I had bought another of this series before reading this one but won't buy anymore. Spencer Tracy This biography is brief but very well written regarding details about his life. I learned new things about him that I previously didn't know. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Jackie-as-Editor-Audiobook/B004HC5S1S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jackie as Editor Subtitle: The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Author: Greg Lawrence Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An absorbing chronicle of a much overlooked chapter in Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis life - her 19-year editorial career. History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nations tragic widow, the tycoons wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographers, however, skip over an equally important stage in her life: her nearly 20-year-long career as a book editor. Jackie as Editor, written by one of the authors Jackie edited, is the first book to focus exclusively on this remarkable womans editorial career. At the age of forty-six, one of the most famous women in the world went to work for the first time in 22 years. Greg Lawrence, who had three of his books edited by Jackie, draws from interviews with more than 120 of her former collaborators and acquaintances in the publishing world to examine one of the 20h centurys most enduring subjects of fascination through a new angle: her previously untouted skill in the career she chose. Over the last third of her life, Jackie would master a new industry, weather a very public professional scandal, and shepherd over a hundred books through the increasingly corporate halls of Viking and Doubleday. Away from the public eye, Jackie quietly defined life on her own terms. Jackie as Editor gives intimate new insights into the life of a complex and enigmatic woman who found fulfillment through her creative career during book publishings legendary golden age. Greg Lawrence is the author or coauthor of seven previous books, including Colored Lights, Dance with Demons, Time Steps, The Shape of Love, The Little Ballerina and Her Dancing Horse, and the New York Times best-selling Dancing on My Grave - the last three edited by Jackie Onassis. Critic Reviews: One of Jacqueline Onassis authors dishes kindly on her impressive editorial record. Chatty without being vulgar, a deeply admiring portrait of a lady the world is just now getting to know. ( Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Lawrence) Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:47:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Jackie-as-Editor-Audiobook/B004HC5S1S thebookvoice.com 13:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jackie as Editor Subtitle: The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Author: Greg Lawrence Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An absorbing chronicle of a much overlooked chapter in Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis life - her 19-year editorial career. History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nations tragic widow, the tycoons wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographers, however, skip over an equally important stage in her life: her nearly 20-year-long career as a book editor. Jackie as Editor, written by one of the authors Jackie edited, is the first book to focus exclusively on this remarkable womans editorial career. At the age of forty-six, one of the most famous women in the world went to work for the first time in 22 years. Greg Lawrence, who had three of his books edited by Jackie, draws from interviews with more than 120 of her former collaborators and acquaintances in the publishing world to examine one of the 20h centurys most enduring subjects of fascination through a new angle: her previously untouted skill in the career she chose. Over the last third of her life, Jackie would master a new industry, weather a very public professional scandal, and shepherd over a hundred books through the increasingly corporate halls of Viking and Doubleday. Away from the public eye, Jackie quietly defined life on her own terms. Jackie as Editor gives intimate new insights into the life of a complex and enigmatic woman who found fulfillment through her creative career during book publishings legendary golden age. Greg Lawrence is the author or coauthor of seven previous books, including Colored Lights, Dance with Demons, Time Steps, The Shape of Love, The Little Ballerina and Her Dancing Horse, and the New York Times best-selling Dancing on My Grave - the last three edited by Jackie Onassis. Critic Reviews: One of Jacqueline Onassis authors dishes kindly on her impressive editorial record. Chatty without being vulgar, a deeply admiring portrait of a lady the world is just now getting to know. ( Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jackie as Editor Subtitle: The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Author: Greg Lawrence Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: An absorbing chronicle of a much overlooked chapter in Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis life - her 19-year editorial career. History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nations tragic widow, the tycoons wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographers, however, skip over an equally important stage in her life: her nearly 20-year-long career as a book editor. Jackie as Editor, written by one of the authors Jackie edited, is the first book to focus exclusively on this remarkable womans editorial career. At the age of forty-six, one of the most famous women in the world went to work for the first time in 22 years. Greg Lawrence, who had three of his books edited by Jackie, draws from interviews with more than 120 of her former collaborators and acquaintances in the publishing world to examine one of the 20h centurys most enduring subjects of fascination through a new angle: her previously untouted skill in the career she chose. Over the last third of her life, Jackie would master a new industry, weather a very public professional scandal, and shepherd over a hundred books through the increasingly corporate halls of Viking and Doubleday. Away from the public eye, Jackie quietly defined life on her own terms. Jackie as Editor gives intimate new insights into the life of a complex and enigmatic woman who found fulfillment through her creative career during book publishings legendary golden age. Greg Lawrence is the author or coauthor of seven previous books, including Colored Lights, Dance with Demons, Time Steps, The Shape of Love, The Little Ballerina and Her Dancing Horse, and the New York Times best-selling Dancing on My Grave - the last three edited by Jackie Onassis. Critic Reviews: One of Jacqueline Onassis authors dishes kindly on her impressive editorial record. Chatty without being vulgar, a deeply admiring portrait of a lady the world is just now getting to know. ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Jackie the Woman Would you consider the audio edition of Jackie as Editor to be better than the print version? I truly enjoyed the audio version of this book. First the narrater had the perfect voice to speak about Jackie the private person. This gave the listener an insight into the few years before her death. She was a private person. She ate in restaurants, hailed cabs and became a very good editor of books. Several of which I have What does Bernadette Dunne bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The voice. Bernadette Dunne has the perfect voice for this book. It is soft and similar to how I remember Jackie Kennedy's voice sounded Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I started this book on a night I felt stressed and after a certain time I was relaxed and thoroughly in to the book. The clock said 4:00am and I was still listening. I continued listening after my husband got up and continued until the end. I was sorry to come to the end of this audio book Any additional comments? I highly recommend this book because it gives one a look at Jackie the woman. Not the first lady, not wife of one of the world's richest men but just Jackie. A woman who got up and went to work and lived at last a quiet life https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Composed-Audiobook/B003Y7OM28 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Composed Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rosanne Cash Narrator: Rosanne Cash Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A candid and moving memoir from the critically acclaimed singer and songwriter. For 30 years as a musician, Rosanne Cash has enjoyed both critical and commercial success, releasing a series of albums that are as notable for their lyrical intelligence as for their musical excellence. Now, in her memoir, Cash writes compellingly about her upbringing in Southern California as the child of country legend Johnny Cash, and of her relationship with her mother and her famous stepmother, June Carter Cash. In her account of her development as an artist, she shares memories of a hilarious stint as a 20-year-old working for Columbia Records in London; recording her own first album on a German label; working her way to success; her marriage to Rodney Crowell, a union that made them Nashville's premier couple; her relationship with the country music establishment; and taking a new direction in her music and leaving Nashville to move to New York. She also discusses motherhood; dealing with the deaths of her parents, in part through music; the process of songwriting; and the fulfillment she has found with her current husband and musical collaborator, John Leventhal. Cash has written an unconventional and compelling memoir that, in the tradition of M. F. K. Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and Frank Conroy's Stop-Time, is a series of linked pieces that combine to form a luminous and brilliant whole. Critic Reviews: "This work is a rare treat, as Cash, firstborn to country music legend Johnny Cash, is not only a hereditary celebrity musician, having made scores of albums and #1 singles, but a terrific writer in her own right. Indeed, her memoir is an intensely reflective, carefully hewn chronicle of her coming-into-her-own as a writer." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosanne Cash) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:03:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Composed-Audiobook/B003Y7OM28 thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Composed Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rosanne Cash Narrator: Rosanne Cash Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A candid and moving memoir from the critically acclaimed singer and songwriter. For 30 years as a musician, Rosanne Cash has enjoyed both critical and commercial success, releasing a series of albums that are as notable for their lyrical intelligence as for their musical excellence. Now, in her memoir, Cash writes compellingly about her upbringing in Southern California as the child of country legend Johnny Cash, and of her relationship with her mother and her famous stepmother, June Carter Cash. In her account of her development as an artist, she shares memories of a hilarious stint as a 20-year-old working for Columbia Records in London; recording her own first album on a German label; working her way to success; her marriage to Rodney Crowell, a union that made them Nashville's premier couple; her relationship with the country music establishment; and taking a new direction in her music and leaving Nashville to move to New York. She also discusses motherhood; dealing with the deaths of her parents, in part through music; the process of songwriting; and the fulfillment she has found with her current husband and musical collaborator, John Leventhal. Cash has written an unconventional and compelling memoir that, in the tradition of M. F. K. Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and Frank Conroy's Stop-Time, is a series of linked pieces that combine to form a luminous and brilliant whole. Critic Reviews: "This work is a rare treat, as Cash, firstborn to country music legend Johnny Cash, is not only a hereditary celebrity musician, having made scores of albums and #1 singles, but a terrific writer in her own right. Indeed, her memoir is an intensely reflective, carefully hewn chronicle of her coming-into-her-own as a writer." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Composed Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Rosanne Cash Narrator: Rosanne Cash Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: A candid and moving memoir from the critically acclaimed singer and songwriter. For 30 years as a musician, Rosanne Cash has enjoyed both critical and commercial success, releasing a series of albums that are as notable for their lyrical intelligence as for their musical excellence. Now, in her memoir, Cash writes compellingly about her upbringing in Southern California as the child of country legend Johnny Cash, and of her relationship with her mother and her famous stepmother, June Carter Cash. In her account of her development as an artist, she shares memories of a hilarious stint as a 20-year-old working for Columbia Records in London; recording her own first album on a German label; working her way to success; her marriage to Rodney Crowell, a union that made them Nashville's premier couple; her relationship with the country music establishment; and taking a new direction in her music and leaving Nashville to move to New York. She also discusses motherhood; dealing with the deaths of her parents, in part through music; the process of songwriting; and the fulfillment she has found with her current husband and musical collaborator, John Leventhal. Cash has written an unconventional and compelling memoir that, in the tradition of M. F. K. Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and Frank Conroy's Stop-Time, is a series of linked pieces that combine to form a luminous and brilliant whole. Critic Reviews: "This work is a rare treat, as Cash, firstborn to country music legend Johnny Cash, is not only a hereditary celebrity musician, having made scores of albums and #1 singles, but a terrific writer in her own right. Indeed, her memoir is an intensely reflective, carefully hewn chronicle of her coming-into-her-own as a writer." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Lots of Music Business Insider Stuff Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The book is an enjoyable listen, but some of the parts that go into great detail about actual record production bogged down for me. It should be noted, though, that others may find these the most fascinating parts. I preferred the parts that discussed the relationships with people, both famous and not, and many of these anecdotes were delightful. What was one of the most memorable moments of Composed? Rosanne Cash has llived her life among What does Rosanne Cash bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? The author is an intelligent, witty woman. She's also an excellent reader of her own writing. She struck the right balance in her reading, not overdramatic, not monotonous. I really felt that nobody else could have brought just the right level of emotion to her story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Its-Okay-to-Miss-the-Bed-on-the-First-Jump-Audiobook/B002V016FA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump Subtitle: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs Author: John O'Hurley Narrator: John O'Hurley Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, in It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, a charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, O'Hurley brings his love for dogs to listeners, exploring with his characteristic wit and warmth personal yet universal lessons learned from a life lived with canine companions. Within these pages we meet the dogs of O'Hurley's life, both his and others', who have served as some of his most valuable and enlightened teachers: Taffy, O'Hurley's first dog, a dachshund who demonstrated that compassion is best expressed by listening; Betty, a sweet bearded dachshund/black Lab mix, who encourages us that not only will a safety net appear if we're brave enough to leap, but that every moment has the potential to change our lives; and Scoshi, a wizened Maltese and O'Hurley's loyal companion for 15 years, who reminds us to always bark the truth, to be grateful for every meal and every moment, to never fear a face-off, and to never miss a nap. At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a must-read for dog lovers everywhere. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John O'Hurley) Wed, 11 Oct 2006 23:04:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Its-Okay-to-Miss-the-Bed-on-the-First-Jump-Audiobook/B002V016FA thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump Subtitle: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs Author: John O'Hurley Narrator: John O'Hurley Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, in It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, a charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, O'Hurley brings his love for dogs to listeners, exploring with his characteristic wit and warmth personal yet universal lessons learned from a life lived with canine companions. Within these pages we meet the dogs of O'Hurley's life, both his and others', who have served as some of his most valuable and enlightened teachers: Taffy, O'Hurley's first dog, a dachshund who demonstrated that compassion is best expressed by listening; Betty, a sweet bearded dachshund/black Lab mix, who encourages us that not only will a safety net appear if we're brave enough to leap, but that every moment has the potential to change our lives; and Scoshi, a wizened Maltese and O'Hurley's loyal companion for 15 years, who reminds us to always bark the truth, to be grateful for every meal and every moment, to never fear a face-off, and to never miss a nap. At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a must-read for dog lovers everywhere. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump Subtitle: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs Author: John O'Hurley Narrator: John O'Hurley Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Now, in It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, a charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, O'Hurley brings his love for dogs to listeners, exploring with his characteristic wit and warmth personal yet universal lessons learned from a life lived with canine companions. Within these pages we meet the dogs of O'Hurley's life, both his and others', who have served as some of his most valuable and enlightened teachers: Taffy, O'Hurley's first dog, a dachshund who demonstrated that compassion is best expressed by listening; Betty, a sweet bearded dachshund/black Lab mix, who encourages us that not only will a safety net appear if we're brave enough to leap, but that every moment has the potential to change our lives; and Scoshi, a wizened Maltese and O'Hurley's loyal companion for 15 years, who reminds us to always bark the truth, to be grateful for every meal and every moment, to never fear a face-off, and to never miss a nap. At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a must-read for dog lovers everywhere. Members Reviews: You'll wish it would keep going If you're not afraid of looks and pointing as you laugh hysterically while driving, this is a book for you! For 3 straight days I arrived at work with the biggest smile on my face. There's something about those furry little faces and wet noses that turn professional people into babbling idiots. I have always appreciated my dogs for the wonderful creatures they are but I wasn't prepared for the way this book would expand on those feelings. In a positive, feel good fashion, this book is an experience in life from our dogs perspective.... similar to the saying "Don't sweat the small stuff". Extremely fun listen The only con I can mention is that it wasn't longer! If you're a dog lover, you will thoroughly enjoy this book and likely identify with some of the stories and personalities. At times laugh out loud funny and at other times tender and touching, this book is a pure joy to listen to (and John's narration is top-notch!). Dog Gone Insightful Great listening. Makes you think. You see a life through the dogs you have in it. I have had my mother and best friend listen to it. It is worth it. Highly Recommended This isn't an epic dog lover's novel. These are the poignant thoughts of a well-accomplished man. John O'Hurley shares with us some of the life lessons he's learned with the help and companionship of the dogs in his life. This book is not a laugh-fest, but rather the reflection of some of his interpersonal and memorable moments of his life. It's lighthearted, but did bring tears to my eyes at one point. The way he chooses to describe the events that helped shape him into the man he is today is touching, witty and very though provoking. There are some very funny moments in this book! His humor was not wasted on me, or my boyfriend. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Burt-Lancaster-Audiobook/B00ZRRWB6W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Burt Lancaster Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Charles McKibben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the 1940s, there were few actors who personified the all-American look like Burt Lancaster, who set Hollywood ablaze quickly with performances in movies like The Killers, The Flame and the Arrow, and The Crimson Pirate. Indeed, his status as a heartthrob was cemented by 1953's From Here to Eternity, when he and Deborah Kerr shot a romantic scene on a Hawaiian beach that ensured the film's inclusion in the American Film Institute's Top 100 Romantic Films of the 20th century. As it turned out, however, that was just the first phase in a critically acclaimed career that would span over 40 years. As Lancaster grew older, he wisely veered away from the early kinds of roles he had as a leading man and branched out into more distinguished roles that were also more challenging, earning him brand new levels of acclaim. In time, he would go on to be nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Actor, including a win for Elmer Gantry (1960) when he was in his late 40s. By the time he was finished, the American Film Institute named him 19th on its list of the 50 best actors of the 20th century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:38:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Burt-Lancaster-Audiobook/B00ZRRWB6W thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Burt Lancaster Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Charles McKibben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the 1940s, there were few actors who personified the all-American look like Burt Lancaster, who set Hollywood ablaze quickly with performances in movies like The Killers, The Flame and the Arrow, and The Crimson Pirate. Indeed, his status as a heartthrob was cemented by 1953's From Here to Eternity, when he and Deborah Kerr shot a romantic scene on a Hawaiian beach that ensured the film's inclusion in the American Film Institute's Top 100 Romantic Films of the 20th century. As it turned out, however, that was just the first phase in a critically acclaimed career that would span over 40 years. As Lancaster grew older, he wisely veered away from the early kinds of roles he had as a leading man and branched out into more distinguished roles that were also more challenging, earning him brand new levels of acclaim. In time, he would go on to be nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Actor, including a win for Elmer Gantry (1960) when he was in his late 40s. By the time he was finished, the American Film Institute named him 19th on its list of the 50 best actors of the 20th century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Burt Lancaster Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Charles McKibben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In the 1940s, there were few actors who personified the all-American look like Burt Lancaster, who set Hollywood ablaze quickly with performances in movies like The Killers, The Flame and the Arrow, and The Crimson Pirate. Indeed, his status as a heartthrob was cemented by 1953's From Here to Eternity, when he and Deborah Kerr shot a romantic scene on a Hawaiian beach that ensured the film's inclusion in the American Film Institute's Top 100 Romantic Films of the 20th century. As it turned out, however, that was just the first phase in a critically acclaimed career that would span over 40 years. As Lancaster grew older, he wisely veered away from the early kinds of roles he had as a leading man and branched out into more distinguished roles that were also more challenging, earning him brand new levels of acclaim. In time, he would go on to be nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Actor, including a win for Elmer Gantry (1960) when he was in his late 40s. By the time he was finished, the American Film Institute named him 19th on its list of the 50 best actors of the 20th century. Members Reviews: Trying too hard Any additional comments? A concise yet broad mini-biography of a famous man. Interesting and enough to satisfy curiosity. Unfortunately the narrator was trying way too hard to imitate Burt's unique voice and way of speaking. I found this distracting and could not wait to end the listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Leading-Lady-Audiobook/B00892RA1S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leading Lady Subtitle: Dinahs Story Author: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Narrator: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The star of television's The Golden Girls recounts the tale of Dinah, a seeing eye dog who, no longer able to work for her blind master after going blind herself, was adopted by White. Critic Reviews: "A pleasant, personalized account of two celebrities-- singer/entertainer Sullivan... and TV star White... and the guide dog who touched both their lives. When Sullivan, blind since birth, realizes that his devoted guide dog, a golden retriever named Dinah, is herself losing her sight, he begrudgingly decides to adopt a new working dog--a strapping young Labrador retriever named Nelson. But when Dinah cannot accept the ``career change'' to family pet, it is longtime friend and animal-lover White who comes to the rescue by taking Dinah in." (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Betty White) Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:04:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Leading-Lady-Audiobook/B00892RA1S thebookvoice.com 06:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leading Lady Subtitle: Dinahs Story Author: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Narrator: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The star of television's The Golden Girls recounts the tale of Dinah, a seeing eye dog who, no longer able to work for her blind master after going blind herself, was adopted by White. Critic Reviews: "A pleasant, personalized account of two celebrities-- singer/entertainer Sullivan... and TV star White... and the guide dog who touched both their lives. When Sullivan, blind since birth, realizes that his devoted guide dog, a golden retriever named Dinah, is herself losing her sight, he begrudgingly decides to adopt a new working dog--a strapping young Labrador retriever named Nelson. But when Dinah cannot accept the ``career change'' to family pet, it is longtime friend and animal-lover White who comes to the rescue by taking Dinah in." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leading Lady Subtitle: Dinahs Story Author: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Narrator: Betty White, Tom Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: The star of television's The Golden Girls recounts the tale of Dinah, a seeing eye dog who, no longer able to work for her blind master after going blind herself, was adopted by White. Critic Reviews: "A pleasant, personalized account of two celebrities-- singer/entertainer Sullivan... and TV star White... and the guide dog who touched both their lives. When Sullivan, blind since birth, realizes that his devoted guide dog, a golden retriever named Dinah, is herself losing her sight, he begrudgingly decides to adopt a new working dog--a strapping young Labrador retriever named Nelson. But when Dinah cannot accept the ``career change'' to family pet, it is longtime friend and animal-lover White who comes to the rescue by taking Dinah in." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Don't Miss This! So happy that Betty & Tom shared Dinah's story. Two remarkable people & one amazing dog! It taught me quite a bit about blindness & dogs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bit-of-a-Blur-Audiobook/B0032N8TK0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bit of a Blur Author: Alex James Narrator: Alex James Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-19-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Bit of a Blur he recounts his experiences living through the madness of Britpop, detailing both the pleasures and perils of fame. From nights in the Groucho with Damien Hirst, to dancing to Sister Sledge with Bjork, to being bitten on the nose by the lead singer of Iron Maiden, he offers a fascinating and hilarious insight into the world of celebrity. Alex James is the perfect chronicler of his generation: witty, observant, frank, and brimming with joie de vivre. Bit of a Blur is as charming, funny, and deliciously disreputable as its author. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex James) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:17:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bit-of-a-Blur-Audiobook/B0032N8TK0 thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bit of a Blur Author: Alex James Narrator: Alex James Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-19-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Bit of a Blur he recounts his experiences living through the madness of Britpop, detailing both the pleasures and perils of fame. From nights in the Groucho with Damien Hirst, to dancing to Sister Sledge with Bjork, to being bitten on the nose by the lead singer of Iron Maiden, he offers a fascinating and hilarious insight into the world of celebrity. Alex James is the perfect chronicler of his generation: witty, observant, frank, and brimming with joie de vivre. Bit of a Blur is as charming, funny, and deliciously disreputable as its author. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bit of a Blur Author: Alex James Narrator: Alex James Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-19-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: In Bit of a Blur he recounts his experiences living through the madness of Britpop, detailing both the pleasures and perils of fame. From nights in the Groucho with Damien Hirst, to dancing to Sister Sledge with Bjork, to being bitten on the nose by the lead singer of Iron Maiden, he offers a fascinating and hilarious insight into the world of celebrity. Alex James is the perfect chronicler of his generation: witty, observant, frank, and brimming with joie de vivre. Bit of a Blur is as charming, funny, and deliciously disreputable as its author. Members Reviews: Good stuff Very funny perspective from a guy too smart for the music business but just drunk enough to indulge anyway. Captures a weird and wonderful time in British music when every band proclaimed themselves to be ordained by God as the greatest....and some of them were pretty close. Great cast of famous characters in precarious situations...I'm sure the author made lots of enemies with this one. Surprised at my disappoinment Any additional comments? I love Alex James, and I love his voice. I have this book in paperback, but when I saw it on audible and that it was narrated by him I had to get it. Thus my audible gold membership happened (and I'm now enjoying so many books!) I was disappointed however, I knew the book was abridged, but I thought really good parts were left out, but the most shocking fact however was Alex James as a narrator. I had always pictured he'd nail it - narrating a book, and especially his own, but I found myself getting annoyed at the pace and the straight forward narration. I'm sorry, I adore you Alex, but this surprised me. It has a bit of fan value I guess, other than that, I'd go for the paperback. This was great I missed the Blur years by quite a bit. I knew the song, "Coffee and TV" and the milk carton video, but that's it. I was going to give this book 4 stars because it won't change your life, but I'll give it five because it was so much fun. Fun but short, too short Too short, was ok while it lasted. Narration was fairly good, always nice to be in the authors voice. Good for Blur fans Britpop to voxpop It took a little while to get used to Alex James' narration (and it sounded like it took him a while to get into reading without sounding self-conscious) but about 20 minutes in I started enjoying this very much. While there is a smattering of cliche and purple prose there is much genuine humour (of the laugh outloud kind). It's an amazing insight into the kind of lifestyle 99.9% of us will never experience but can now enjoy by proxy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lady-Gaga-Queen-of-Pop-Audiobook/B005I5JET0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop Author: Emily Herbert Narrator: Eloise Oxer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Everything you need to know about the rise and rise of the First Lady of Pop. A detailed account of Gaga's rise to fame, from her early life when she was known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, through to her current super-stardom. It begins with her birth in 1986, covers her time at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York, her early quests to nightclubs with her mother to perform at open-mic events, and her brief foray into the Tisch School of the Arts. Germanotta took on the name "Lady Gaga" from the song by the rock group Queen called "Radio Ga Ga"; she released her first album The Fame in 2008. Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop describes the musician's success in the industry, noting her business collaborations and appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2009. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emily Herbert) Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:11:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lady-Gaga-Queen-of-Pop-Audiobook/B005I5JET0 thebookvoice.com 06:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop Author: Emily Herbert Narrator: Eloise Oxer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Everything you need to know about the rise and rise of the First Lady of Pop. A detailed account of Gaga's rise to fame, from her early life when she was known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, through to her current super-stardom. It begins with her birth in 1986, covers her time at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York, her early quests to nightclubs with her mother to perform at open-mic events, and her brief foray into the Tisch School of the Arts. Germanotta took on the name "Lady Gaga" from the song by the rock group Queen called "Radio Ga Ga"; she released her first album The Fame in 2008. Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop describes the musician's success in the industry, noting her business collaborations and appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2009. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop Author: Emily Herbert Narrator: Eloise Oxer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Everything you need to know about the rise and rise of the First Lady of Pop. A detailed account of Gaga's rise to fame, from her early life when she was known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, through to her current super-stardom. It begins with her birth in 1986, covers her time at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York, her early quests to nightclubs with her mother to perform at open-mic events, and her brief foray into the Tisch School of the Arts. Germanotta took on the name "Lady Gaga" from the song by the rock group Queen called "Radio Ga Ga"; she released her first album The Fame in 2008. Lady Gaga: Queen of Pop describes the musician's success in the industry, noting her business collaborations and appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2009. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Accidental-Feminist-Audiobook/B00BJ5BDSS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Feminist Subtitle: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice Author: M. G. Lord Narrator: Marisa Vitali Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Movie stars establish themselves as brands - and Taylor's brand, in its most memorable outings, repeatedly introduced a broad audience to feminist ideas. In her breakout film, National Velvet (1944), Taylor's character challenges gender discrimination: Forbidden as a girl to ride her beloved horse in an important race, she poses as a male jockey. Her next milestone, A Place in the Sun (1951), can be seen as an abortion rights movie - a cautionary tale from a time before women had ready access to birth control. In Butterfield 8 (1960), for which she won an Oscar, Taylor isn't censured because she's a prostitute, but because she chooses the men: she controls her sexuality, a core tenet of the third-wave feminism that emerged in the 1990s. Even Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) depicts the anguish that befalls a woman when the only way she can express herself is through her husband's stalled career and children. The legendary actress lived her life defiantly in public - undermining post-war reactionary sex roles, helping directors thwart the Hollywood Production Code, which censored film content between 1934 and 1967. Defying death threats, she spearheaded fundraising for AIDS research in the first years of the epidemic and championed the rights of people to love whom they love, regardless of gender. Yet her powerful feminist impact was hidden in plain sight. Drawing on unpublished letters and scripts as well as interviews with Kate Burton, Gore Vidal, Austin Pendleton, Kevin McCarthy, Liz Smith, and others, The Accidental Feminist will surprise Taylor and film fans with its originality and will add a startling dimension to the star's enduring mystique. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. G. Lord) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:56:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Accidental-Feminist-Audiobook/B00BJ5BDSS thebookvoice.com 04:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Feminist Subtitle: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice Author: M. G. Lord Narrator: Marisa Vitali Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Movie stars establish themselves as brands - and Taylor's brand, in its most memorable outings, repeatedly introduced a broad audience to feminist ideas. In her breakout film, National Velvet (1944), Taylor's character challenges gender discrimination: Forbidden as a girl to ride her beloved horse in an important race, she poses as a male jockey. Her next milestone, A Place in the Sun (1951), can be seen as an abortion rights movie - a cautionary tale from a time before women had ready access to birth control. In Butterfield 8 (1960), for which she won an Oscar, Taylor isn't censured because she's a prostitute, but because she chooses the men: she controls her sexuality, a core tenet of the third-wave feminism that emerged in the 1990s. Even Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) depicts the anguish that befalls a woman when the only way she can express herself is through her husband's stalled career and children. The legendary actress lived her life defiantly in public - undermining post-war reactionary sex roles, helping directors thwart the Hollywood Production Code, which censored film content between 1934 and 1967. Defying death threats, she spearheaded fundraising for AIDS research in the first years of the epidemic and championed the rights of people to love whom they love, regardless of gender. Yet her powerful feminist impact was hidden in plain sight. Drawing on unpublished letters and scripts as well as interviews with Kate Burton, Gore Vidal, Austin Pendleton, Kevin McCarthy, Liz Smith, and others, The Accidental Feminist will surprise Taylor and film fans with its originality and will add a startling dimension to the star's enduring mystique. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/303/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Feminist Subtitle: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice Author: M. G. Lord Narrator: Marisa Vitali Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios Publisher's Summary: Movie stars establish themselves as brands - and Taylor's brand, in its most memorable outings, repeatedly introduced a broad audience to feminist ideas. In her breakout film, National Velvet (1944), Taylor's character challenges gender discrimination: Forbidden as a girl to ride her beloved horse in an important race, she poses as a male jockey. Her next milestone, A Place in the Sun (1951), can be seen as an abortion rights movie - a cautionary tale from a time before women had ready access to birth control. In Butterfield 8 (1960), for which she won an Oscar, Taylor isn't censured because she's a prostitute, but because she chooses the men: she controls her sexuality, a core tenet of the third-wave feminism that emerged in the 1990s. Even Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) depicts the anguish that befalls a woman when the only way she can express herself is through her husband's stalled career and children. The legendary actress lived her life defiantly in public - undermining post-war reactionary sex roles, helping directors thwart the Hollywood Production Code, which censored film content between 1934 and 1967. Defying death threats, she spearheaded fundraising for AIDS research in the first years of the epidemic and championed the rights of people to love whom they love, regardless of gender. Yet her powerful feminist impact was hidden in plain sight. Drawing on unpublished letters and scripts as well as interviews with Kate Burton, Gore Vidal, Austin Pendleton, Kevin McCarthy, Liz Smith, and others, The Accidental Feminist will surprise Taylor and film fans with its originality and will add a startling dimension to the star's enduring mystique. Members Reviews: . . . beyond even feminism and is something that is so essentially human. I have been a lifelong fan of Elizabeth Taylorâs and have seen each of the movies that Ms. Lord cites, many more than once. I found that my enjoyment of this book was all that much greater because of it. I applaud and appreciate casting Elizabeth Taylor as a feminist for many of the reasons mentioned and because of a more personal memory. I have two sisters, six and eight years older than I, who had their formative years in the Nineteen Fifties, and I can never forget the reaction that they had to National Velvet, which in a way was also my own. I identified with my sistersâ great devotion to the movie and I identified with the idea of any human fighting against restrictions. I was also struck by the discussion of the image of Elizabeth Taylor climbing into the wrecked car to save the life of Montgomery Clift. That pretty much says it for me. It is sort of beyond even feminism and is something that is so essentially human. I also think that her lifelong devotion to men who were gay is somehow feminist, although I am not sure why. This book makes an important point and makes it well. If you ever watched just one of these films, "National Velvet" or "Giant," you came away from it with exactly the perspective the author expounds.