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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/Bios-Memoirs/Dont-Sleep-There-Are-Snakes-Audiobook/B072M231X5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes Subtitle: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle Author: Daniel L. Everett Narrator: Daniel Everett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirah in 1977 - with his wife and three young children - intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding. The Pirah have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal property. They live entirely in the present. Everett became obsessed with their language and its cultural and linguistic implications, and with the remarkable contentment with which they live - so much so that he eventually lost his faith in the God he'd hoped to introduce to them. Over three decades, Everett spent a total of seven years among the Pirah, and his account of this lasting sojourn is an engrossing exploration of language that questions modern linguistic theory. It is also an anthropological investigation, an adventure story, and a riveting memoir of a life profoundly affected by exposure to a different culture. Written with extraordinary acuity, sensitivity, and openness, it is fascinating from first to last, rich with unparalleled insight into the nature of language, thought, and life itself. Critic Reviews: "Rich account of fieldwork among a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Brazil.... Everett's experiences and findings fairly explode from these pages and will reverberate in the minds of readers." ( Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel L. Everett) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:36:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dont-Sleep-There-Are-Snakes-Audiobook/B072M231X5 thebookvoice.com 10:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes Subtitle: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle Author: Daniel L. Everett Narrator: Daniel Everett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirah in 1977 - with his wife and three young children - intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding. The Pirah have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal property. They live entirely in the present. Everett became obsessed with their language and its cultural and linguistic implications, and with the remarkable contentment with which they live - so much so that he eventually lost his faith in the God he'd hoped to introduce to them. Over three decades, Everett spent a total of seven years among the Pirah, and his account of this lasting sojourn is an engrossing exploration of language that questions modern linguistic theory. It is also an anthropological investigation, an adventure story, and a riveting memoir of a life profoundly affected by exposure to a different culture. Written with extraordinary acuity, sensitivity, and openness, it is fascinating from first to last, rich with unparalleled insight into the nature of language, thought, and life itself. Critic Reviews: "Rich account of fieldwork among a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Brazil.... Everett's experiences and findings fairly explode from these pages and will reverberate in the minds of readers." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes Subtitle: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle Author: Daniel L. Everett Narrator: Daniel Everett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirah in 1977 - with his wife and three young children - intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding. The Pirah have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal property. They live entirely in the present. Everett became obsessed with their language and its cultural and linguistic implications, and with the remarkable contentment with which they live - so much so that he eventually lost his faith in the God he'd hoped to introduce to them. Over three decades, Everett spent a total of seven years among the Pirah, and his account of this lasting sojourn is an engrossing exploration of language that questions modern linguistic theory. It is also an anthropological investigation, an adventure story, and a riveting memoir of a life profoundly affected by exposure to a different culture. Written with extraordinary acuity, sensitivity, and openness, it is fascinating from first to last, rich with unparalleled insight into the nature of language, thought, and life itself. Critic Reviews: "Rich account of fieldwork among a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Brazil.... Everett's experiences and findings fairly explode from these pages and will reverberate in the minds of readers." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: A Profound Read I give most of the books I listen too five stars because they are good books. I would like to give this book at least six since it is exceptionally insightful. This book contains a stories about life in the Amazon, Everett and his family adjusting to living in a village and the dangers everyone in that location encounters. Mostly this is a book introducing the reader to a new language and culture. Everett's main proposed theory of language is that to fully understand a language you have understand the cultural context it came from. As a result we are shown a culture radically different from ours. Attached to this is a distinct way to think, different from the way westerners are used to thinking. Everything about this book was profound. Certainly worth the read. Hear Pirah Read by Daniel Everett himself you really get to appreciate the use of pitch, tones, rhythm, and other nuances in the Pirah's unique language. You also can hear his feelings as he reads particularly emotional parts. Touching and surprisingly funny this is an amazing work. fascinating book extremely fascinating book I had a similar Journey to the authors Journey, at least in regards to being a member of s i l and having a faith migration. My only recommendation the readers is that you might want to skip some of the linguistics part switch get somewhat dense. but it is a fascinating book Great book This book was fantastic. I like the way it was written starting from its style of organization, to its engaging plot, to its main argument against the Chomkian point of view. I believe that the writer has put great evidence to support his theory stating that language is not innate but rather a cultural tool created by humans. A linguistic journey into the nature of existence A journey into the heart of being through the study of linguistics. At times I found the passages using the native language a bit dry and repetitive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Heart-of-a-Woman-Audiobook/B002V8OG4A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of a Woman Author: Maya Angelou Narrator: Maya Angelou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Two-time Grammy Award-winner Maya Angelou performs her memorable fourth volume of autobiography, which began so auspiciously with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose and is filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous people, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X. Even more central is Maya Angelou's chronicle of the joys and the burdens of being a black mother in America and how the son she has cherished so intensely and worked for so devotedly finally grows to be a man. Check out more . ©1997 Maya Angelou (P)1997 Random House Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "What a woman! What a heart!" (AudioFile) "Remarkable....A great lady moving right on through a great memoir." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maya Angelou) Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:42:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Heart-of-a-Woman-Audiobook/B002V8OG4A thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of a Woman Author: Maya Angelou Narrator: Maya Angelou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Two-time Grammy Award-winner Maya Angelou performs her memorable fourth volume of autobiography, which began so auspiciously with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose and is filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous people, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X. Even more central is Maya Angelou's chronicle of the joys and the burdens of being a black mother in America and how the son she has cherished so intensely and worked for so devotedly finally grows to be a man. Check out more . ©1997 Maya Angelou (P)1997 Random House Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "What a woman! What a heart!" (AudioFile) "Remarkable....A great lady moving right on through a great memoir." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of a Woman Author: Maya Angelou Narrator: Maya Angelou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Two-time Grammy Award-winner Maya Angelou performs her memorable fourth volume of autobiography, which began so auspiciously with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose and is filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous people, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X. Even more central is Maya Angelou's chronicle of the joys and the burdens of being a black mother in America and how the son she has cherished so intensely and worked for so devotedly finally grows to be a man. Check out more . ©1997 Maya Angelou (P)1997 Random House Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "What a woman! What a heart!" (AudioFile) "Remarkable....A great lady moving right on through a great memoir." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: A Real Woman's point of view She is exceptional. Direct, soft, hard, savy, resourceful, a real woman with a great point of view. Through all her pain and suffering she can still stand tall and tell her real story. Amazing woman. Loved it. Would you consider the audio edition of The Heart of a Woman to be better than the print version? Yes, because to hear Ms Angelou's own voice makes it so much more interesting. If that's even possible. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Both! Wonderful What did you love best about The Heart of a Woman? This is very good listening. The reader (Dr. Angelou) pulls you into the book as if you were their. I am looking forward in listening to other books by Dr. Angelou. What did you like best about this story? I like best how I feel like I can visualize what is being said. What does Maya Angelou bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Dr. Angelou brings the story alive Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes. I could not turn it off Lovingly spoken life stories. Vivid and entertaining reminiscences of her life in New York City and Africa lyrically told by the one and only Maya Angelou. Her deep sonorous voice carries the listener along on her adventures through dramatic political landscapes meeting interesting characters along the way. The love and tenderness she has for her teenage son, along for the journey, is very moving. Its Maya Theres really no other words. Its Maya. She is verbal beauty. -soothing -soulful -symbolic -stunning https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Through-Gates-of-Splendor-Audiobook/B002V5GZ2O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through Gates of Splendor Author: Elisabeth Elliot Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 251 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In January 1956, a tragic story flooded headlines around the world. Five men, spurred by a passion to share the good news of Jesus Christ, ventured deep into the jungles of Ecuador. Their goal: to make contact with an isolated tribe whose previous response to the outside world had been to attack all strangers. Through Gates of Splendor, the story of Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim Elliot, was first recorded in 1956 by Jim's widow, Elisabeth. Decades later, its story of unconditional love and complete obedience to God still inspires new readers. This edition contains subsequent developments in the lives of the families and the Waodani tribe. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elisabeth Elliot) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:07:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Through-Gates-of-Splendor-Audiobook/B002V5GZ2O thebookvoice.com 06:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through Gates of Splendor Author: Elisabeth Elliot Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 251 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In January 1956, a tragic story flooded headlines around the world. Five men, spurred by a passion to share the good news of Jesus Christ, ventured deep into the jungles of Ecuador. Their goal: to make contact with an isolated tribe whose previous response to the outside world had been to attack all strangers. Through Gates of Splendor, the story of Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim Elliot, was first recorded in 1956 by Jim's widow, Elisabeth. Decades later, its story of unconditional love and complete obedience to God still inspires new readers. This edition contains subsequent developments in the lives of the families and the Waodani tribe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through Gates of Splendor Author: Elisabeth Elliot Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 251 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In January 1956, a tragic story flooded headlines around the world. Five men, spurred by a passion to share the good news of Jesus Christ, ventured deep into the jungles of Ecuador. Their goal: to make contact with an isolated tribe whose previous response to the outside world had been to attack all strangers. Through Gates of Splendor, the story of Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim Elliot, was first recorded in 1956 by Jim's widow, Elisabeth. Decades later, its story of unconditional love and complete obedience to God still inspires new readers. This edition contains subsequent developments in the lives of the families and the Waodani tribe. Members Reviews: Compelling and Authentic I first read this book nearly 30 years ago as a High School student, it challenged me and changed my life. Through Gates of Splendor introduced me to the idea that vision, preparation, and sacrifice, anchored in a profound love for God can in fact change the world. I am still blown away by the honesty of Elizabeth Elliot's writing. She so vividly portrays the youthful zeal and ultimate hopefulness of these men right up to the unimaginable moment of their death. Their passion to reach the lost in the jungles of Ecuador 50 years ago still serves as profound inspiration for Christians today. The Christian community now faces the challenge of reaching multitudes locked behind a religious veil who have never heard of the great love Jesus demontrated on the cross. It will take a new generation willing to prepare and sacrifice to reach them. Thankfully we have this example of authentic faith to provoke us in prayer and action. It was a true pleasure to hear the words of this compelling story so wonderfully narrated by Marguerite Gavin. Great story, but... This story is so impactful and thought-provoking, but the Marguerite Gavin's voice is the audio book equivalent to nails on a chalkboard. It really took away from the enjoyment of listening to the story because the various voices she did were so frustratingly annoying. I wish they had someone else to portray such an amazing story and do it justice. The Narrator takes away from the story I'm SOOO SAD about the narrator. The story is incredible. It's so distracting to listen to the narrator and really takes away from the story. Storis are sometimes more wonderful when true. If you could sum up Through Gates of Splendor in three words, what would they be? Powerful, pure, passionate. What was one of the most memorable moments of Through Gates of Splendor? The vivid word pictures used to pain the jungle landscape were always breathtaking. Also, action scenes of landing the plane on a wing and a prayer were great too. Have you listened to any of Marguerite Gavins other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. She isn't my favorite. Something about her voice grates on my nerves. But she did an ok job and I'd listen to it again. A must read--true devotion Elisabeth tells this story so well. I happen to find Marguerite's voice less than pleasing, but she reads well and after a bit I no longer noticed the voice as the story caught me. This was an awesome story which brought tears to my eyes at many points. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dopefiend-Audiobook/B00I84LJR8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dopefiend Author: Donald Goines Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The shocking nightmare story of a black heroin addict Trapped in the festering sore of a major American ghetto, a young man and his girlfriend - both attractive, talented, and full of promise - are inexorably pulled into the living death of the hardcore junkie. It is a horrifying world where addicts will do anything to get their next fix. For 23 years of his young life, Donald Goines lived in the dark, despair-ridden world of the junkie. It started while he was doing military service in Korea and ended with his murder in his late 30s. He had worked up to a hundred-dollars-a-day habit - and out of the agonizing hell came Dopefiend. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Goines) Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:45:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dopefiend-Audiobook/B00I84LJR8 thebookvoice.com 06:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dopefiend Author: Donald Goines Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The shocking nightmare story of a black heroin addict Trapped in the festering sore of a major American ghetto, a young man and his girlfriend - both attractive, talented, and full of promise - are inexorably pulled into the living death of the hardcore junkie. It is a horrifying world where addicts will do anything to get their next fix. For 23 years of his young life, Donald Goines lived in the dark, despair-ridden world of the junkie. It started while he was doing military service in Korea and ended with his murder in his late 30s. He had worked up to a hundred-dollars-a-day habit - and out of the agonizing hell came Dopefiend. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dopefiend Author: Donald Goines Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The shocking nightmare story of a black heroin addict Trapped in the festering sore of a major American ghetto, a young man and his girlfriend - both attractive, talented, and full of promise - are inexorably pulled into the living death of the hardcore junkie. It is a horrifying world where addicts will do anything to get their next fix. For 23 years of his young life, Donald Goines lived in the dark, despair-ridden world of the junkie. It started while he was doing military service in Korea and ended with his murder in his late 30s. He had worked up to a hundred-dollars-a-day habit - and out of the agonizing hell came Dopefiend. Members Reviews: raw truth I am now a recovering addict but when I read this book(in jail) I was still a junkie and everything written in this book is the raw truth about addiction. This is a very good read!!! I wish they were longer this story definitely left you rooting for the protagonist. It's a shame that the story was as short as it was. but like all his books, this is definitely worth the read Good Read! A "Page Turner!" Excellent narration. Great voice changes. Story is as relavant today as it was in the 1970's. Perfect. Unapologetically vivid and brilliantly executed. Goines brings a horrifying glimpse into drug addiction that is both cringe worthy and intriguing. Kenerly's reading feels like a cast of a thousand actors. Excellence. Classic! Even though I had read this book several times - this is my first time listening to the audiobook. This story has a way of staying with me for a while after reading it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Amityville-Horror-Audiobook/B0032EYKK2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amityville Horror Author: Jay Anson Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1175 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property - complete with boathouse and swimming pool - and the price were too good to pass up. Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror. This is the spellbinding, best-selling, true story that gripped the nation - the story of a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe. Jay Anson began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in 1937 and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than 500 documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in 1980. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and frightening book." (Los Angeles Times) "This book will scare the hell out of you." (Kansas City Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Anson) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:45:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Amityville-Horror-Audiobook/B0032EYKK2 thebookvoice.com 06:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amityville Horror Author: Jay Anson Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1175 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property - complete with boathouse and swimming pool - and the price were too good to pass up. Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror. This is the spellbinding, best-selling, true story that gripped the nation - the story of a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe. Jay Anson began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in 1937 and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than 500 documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in 1980. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and frightening book." (Los Angeles Times) "This book will scare the hell out of you." (Kansas City Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amityville Horror Author: Jay Anson Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1175 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property - complete with boathouse and swimming pool - and the price were too good to pass up. Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror. This is the spellbinding, best-selling, true story that gripped the nation - the story of a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe. Jay Anson began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in 1937 and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than 500 documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in 1980. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and frightening book." (Los Angeles Times) "This book will scare the hell out of you." (Kansas City Times) Members Reviews: So good, its scary. I was never a big fan of the movie but I have to admit, this book scared the hell out of me. Very intense and spooky. In addition, the narrator keeps the listener on the edge of their seat with every word. If looking for a horror book, look no further! Great stuff. Ditto, Flavius If it was true, it would be scary. It is written as if it is true, yet you know it is not. I have read plenty of made up stories that were scary, see: J.A. Konrath, Stephen King, Blake Crouch or Dean Koontz. How many times do you have to find your wife floating out the window before you leave the house? For this guy it was more then once. It was very convenient that no one had to go work. Are all priests this big of a coward? What kind of parent subjects their three kids to this for so long? You want scary seek out the authors listed above. Winning author and narrator pair! Not at all comfortable with horror but decided to give this book a listen even if I had to stop and delete it because I became terrified. Well-researched book read by a perfect narrator. If I could, I'd abduct this narrator and drop him into nearly every book I've ever read. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Maybe, Maybe Not Where does The Amityville Horror rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was a fast, creepy read. The happenings at the Amityville house have been hotly debated for many years, but I couldn't care less. I loved it. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Amityville Horror? The sick priest and all that befell the colleagues who tried to help him. What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Absolutely. The narrator brings you into the events like reading alone never could. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and I think I managed it in 4 or 5. Solid and unsettling It's hard to say for certain since I never read the text myself, but I felt like the writing was a bit dry. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the narration here. It gave me a sense of the steady escalation of horror experienced by those in the house. It was eerie in the methodical terrorizing of family and visitors. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Travels-Audiobook/B00VFFTCOE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere, comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the Mayan pyramids to Kilimanjaro. Fueled by a powerful curiosity - and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up - Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling - swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels - an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world. It is an adventure of risk and rejuvenation, terror and wonder, as exciting as Michael Crichton's many masterful and widely heralded works of fiction. For Michael Crichton, being a Harvard-trained physician, the author of two bestsellers, and a movie director is not enough. It is, he resolves, time to travel. From swimming with sharks in Tahiti to psychic experiences in the American desert, Crichton records his exhilarating quest through the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Crichton) Tue, 26 May 2015 16:47:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Travels-Audiobook/B00VFFTCOE thebookvoice.com 15:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere, comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the Mayan pyramids to Kilimanjaro. Fueled by a powerful curiosity - and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up - Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling - swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels - an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world. It is an adventure of risk and rejuvenation, terror and wonder, as exciting as Michael Crichton's many masterful and widely heralded works of fiction. For Michael Crichton, being a Harvard-trained physician, the author of two bestsellers, and a movie director is not enough. It is, he resolves, time to travel. From swimming with sharks in Tahiti to psychic experiences in the American desert, Crichton records his exhilarating quest through the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere, comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the Mayan pyramids to Kilimanjaro. Fueled by a powerful curiosity - and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up - Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling - swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels - an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world. It is an adventure of risk and rejuvenation, terror and wonder, as exciting as Michael Crichton's many masterful and widely heralded works of fiction. For Michael Crichton, being a Harvard-trained physician, the author of two bestsellers, and a movie director is not enough. It is, he resolves, time to travel. From swimming with sharks in Tahiti to psychic experiences in the American desert, Crichton records his exhilarating quest through the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world. Members Reviews: Easily best narration of any audible book Great story, great critical thinking but man the narration was ridiculously great, it doubled the book experience Not what I expected Not at all what I was expecting but had very interesting stories. You for sure need to be a big MC fan to enjoy this. I am so it worked out. Very very interesting. The memories and musings of a sharp and enquiring mind and a life rich with experiences. Inspiring and thoughtful. excellent memoir A very well written explaination of Micheal's experiences to support his beliefs. highly recommended for anyone with an inquiring mind. Wonderful book, but wrong choice of narrator I have always loved this little known memoir by Michael Chrichton, and was looking forward to listening to the audiobook. Unfortunately the audiobook was hard for me to enjoy. To clarify, the narrator is clearly skilled and seasoned and there was nothing wrong with his performance, but I feel he was a poor choice to narrate this particular book. 'Travels' is about Chrighton's adventures, both physically and spiritually, and he details often extreme adventures such as climbing Kilamanjaro, tracking great apes in Rwanda and scuba diving with sharks. I found the narrator's tone somewhat formal, almost upper crust, which felt at odds to me with the spirit of the memoir. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deep-Undercover-Audiobook/B06XJQ1CK6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deep Undercover Subtitle: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America Author: Cindy Coloma, Jack Barsky Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 307 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: One decision can end everything...or lead to unlikely redemption. Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his story of gut-wrenching choices, appalling betrayals, his turbulent inner world, and the secret life he lived for years without getting caught. On October 8, 1978, a Canadian national by the name of William Dyson stepped off a plane at O'Hare International Airport and proceeded toward customs and immigration. Two days later, William Dyson ceased to exist. The identity was a KGB forgery, used to get one of their own - a young, ambitious East German agent - into the United States. The plan succeeded, and the spy's new identity was born: Jack Barsky. He would work undercover for the next decade, carrying out secret operations during the Cold War years - until a surprising shift in his allegiance challenged everything he thought he believed. Deep Undercover reveals the secret life of this man without a country and tells the story no one ever expected him to tell. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cindy Coloma) Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:42:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deep-Undercover-Audiobook/B06XJQ1CK6 thebookvoice.com 10:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deep Undercover Subtitle: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America Author: Cindy Coloma, Jack Barsky Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 307 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: One decision can end everything...or lead to unlikely redemption. Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his story of gut-wrenching choices, appalling betrayals, his turbulent inner world, and the secret life he lived for years without getting caught. On October 8, 1978, a Canadian national by the name of William Dyson stepped off a plane at O'Hare International Airport and proceeded toward customs and immigration. Two days later, William Dyson ceased to exist. The identity was a KGB forgery, used to get one of their own - a young, ambitious East German agent - into the United States. The plan succeeded, and the spy's new identity was born: Jack Barsky. He would work undercover for the next decade, carrying out secret operations during the Cold War years - until a surprising shift in his allegiance challenged everything he thought he believed. Deep Undercover reveals the secret life of this man without a country and tells the story no one ever expected him to tell. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deep Undercover Subtitle: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America Author: Cindy Coloma, Jack Barsky Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 307 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: One decision can end everything...or lead to unlikely redemption. Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his story of gut-wrenching choices, appalling betrayals, his turbulent inner world, and the secret life he lived for years without getting caught. On October 8, 1978, a Canadian national by the name of William Dyson stepped off a plane at O'Hare International Airport and proceeded toward customs and immigration. Two days later, William Dyson ceased to exist. The identity was a KGB forgery, used to get one of their own - a young, ambitious East German agent - into the United States. The plan succeeded, and the spy's new identity was born: Jack Barsky. He would work undercover for the next decade, carrying out secret operations during the Cold War years - until a surprising shift in his allegiance challenged everything he thought he believed. Deep Undercover reveals the secret life of this man without a country and tells the story no one ever expected him to tell. Members Reviews: Very interesting story, well read. Fascinating story of a life lived in parallel time to my own, but completely different. Raised in East Germany after the War, this brilliant young boy finds a pathway to success in a most unusual way: by agreeing to be a spy. Lots of twists and turns. And a surprising ending. Amazing Loved it. The ending is so good. Definitely listen at 1.5x or 2x speed. Reader is way too slow. Outstanding Loved this true story. I couldn't stop listening. I definitely recommend you give this book a chance Loved it! A very fascinating inspiring story and well done audio book. Couldn't stop listening. Loved it! Interesting story of an unusual man. This book is worth checking out! Fair warning, it gets a little preachy towards the end, but this man led a very interesting life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hiking-Through-Audiobook/B017Y8L03G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiking Through Subtitle: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Author: Paul Stutzman Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart - the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. With a mixture of dread and determination, Paul left his job, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life and can change yours as well. In Hiking Through, you'll join Paul on his remarkable 2,176-mile trip through 14 states in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating and funny people, experience trail magic, and discover that every choice we make on the path has consequences for the journey. More than that, you'll come away with a new understanding of God's grace and guidance, even in the smallest things. Critic Reviews: "Appalachian Trail enthusiasts, hikers, and dreamers will find this story a compelling account of the physicality of coming to terms with life and its sadnesses." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Stutzman) Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:48:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hiking-Through-Audiobook/B017Y8L03G thebookvoice.com 09:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiking Through Subtitle: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Author: Paul Stutzman Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart - the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. With a mixture of dread and determination, Paul left his job, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life and can change yours as well. In Hiking Through, you'll join Paul on his remarkable 2,176-mile trip through 14 states in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating and funny people, experience trail magic, and discover that every choice we make on the path has consequences for the journey. More than that, you'll come away with a new understanding of God's grace and guidance, even in the smallest things. Critic Reviews: "Appalachian Trail enthusiasts, hikers, and dreamers will find this story a compelling account of the physicality of coming to terms with life and its sadnesses." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiking Through Subtitle: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Author: Paul Stutzman Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart - the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. With a mixture of dread and determination, Paul left his job, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life and can change yours as well. In Hiking Through, you'll join Paul on his remarkable 2,176-mile trip through 14 states in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating and funny people, experience trail magic, and discover that every choice we make on the path has consequences for the journey. More than that, you'll come away with a new understanding of God's grace and guidance, even in the smallest things. Critic Reviews: "Appalachian Trail enthusiasts, hikers, and dreamers will find this story a compelling account of the physicality of coming to terms with life and its sadnesses." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: More religious than spiritual. Some interesting details about the APT but not very technical. The author slowly adds more and more reference to Christianity until the hike is in the background. Interesting Pretty interesting read. I wasn't expecting for it to get extremely religious during most of the book, to the point of having to take a break from listening to it because the author was preaching to the reader. But if hiking and religion is your thing then this is a definite read! But if hiking only is, take it in small sections and it's worth listening to! Solid on two different levels What was one of the most memorable moments of Hiking Through? He has several revelations or epiphanies on the trail, or I had several revelations or epiphanies while reading about his experience on the trail, or both. Have you listened to any of Mike Chamberlains other performances before? How does this one compare? No Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? At some point you realize hes sincere and the book becomes personal Any additional comments? If your looking for a good read about the AT this books for you. If your looking for a good read about furthering your relationship with God this books for you. To find one that does them both at the same time is kind of a bit of a miracle. More like a day in church than an adventure story It was clear from the beginning that Paul's intent was to find spiritual meaning in his life by hiking the AT. His trail name "Apostle" at the beginning of this book should have given me a clue. While I highly applaud his accomplishment and sympathize with the personal loss that motivated him on his journey, I found his continual conversations with God and his dysfunctional relating of random event to the intervention of God to be not only distracting but forced me to skip ahead to avoid another evangelical rants. If your looking for a good informational book on hiking the AT, I would pass this one by. There are other books that provide more information and meaningful content without the diversions from the pulpit. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lone-Survivor-Audiobook/B002UZZ0VC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lone Survivor Subtitle: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Author: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2086 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is the story of team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing and the desperate battle that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. More than anything, this is the story of how his teammates stood beside him until he was the last one left - blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe that risked everything to protect him from the Taliban. In this moving chronicle of courage, Marcus Luttrell offers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Luttrell) Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:21:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lone-Survivor-Audiobook/B002UZZ0VC thebookvoice.com 05:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lone Survivor Subtitle: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Author: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2086 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is the story of team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing and the desperate battle that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. More than anything, this is the story of how his teammates stood beside him until he was the last one left - blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe that risked everything to protect him from the Taliban. In this moving chronicle of courage, Marcus Luttrell offers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lone Survivor Subtitle: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Author: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2086 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is the story of team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing and the desperate battle that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. More than anything, this is the story of how his teammates stood beside him until he was the last one left - blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe that risked everything to protect him from the Taliban. In this moving chronicle of courage, Marcus Luttrell offers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare. Members Reviews: Great listen The story flew by with great anticipation for what would happen next. Great insight into the story of a SEAL. god and country There is not enough ways to thank Marcus and all the others that put their lives on the line for the American people. I admire them greatly and tell that to every soldier in uniform that I meet. I have several family members serving in Iraq, all with tremendous stories of heroism and survival that they tell. But this book is more than just a heroic war story. It revealed the intense moral conflict Marcus struggled with over whether to execute the goat herders for his own safety or to do the Christian thing and release them. I cannot imagine having to make this kind of decision. For that reason alone, that he faced that dilemma and made a decision, I consider him a hero. And I am certainly not one that believes I could judge him no matter which way he decided. I will recommend this book to all my college students in hopes they will get a glimpse of what it really means to be on the front line. But I do have one discomforting issue with the way this story is told. This writer sometimes comes off to me as a mindless parrot spouting off silly military and Christian propaganda slogans. I understand in every war each side portrays the other as heartless, pagan, warmongers. We dehumanize them and they do it to us. That way were not killing people, just inhuman scum. Some of the naive comments about the atrocities of the enemy and the syrupy God and Country speeches read like WW2 American propaganda stories. Surely Vietnam taught us that the American public can handle the tough moral issues that are interwoven into any conflict. Surely we know this conflict, this war, is not going to be won by trying to kill all the bad guys and argue over whose god is the strongest. As we kill the terrorists we need to come to grips with the causes of this conflict and try not to let history repeat itself. Sure, thatll happen! Lone Survior Lone Survivor is a fascinating story about a little-known arena of the war on terrorism. As Americans,we should all be better-informed about such things, if only to be more supportive to the soldiers who are willing to make such horrendous sacrifices so that we can continue to enjoy our freedoms. Kevin T. Collins' narration was absolutely superb, and exactly the voice one would have expected Luttrell to have. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-Day-Well-All-Be-Dead-and-None-of-This-Will-Matter-Audiobook/B071XNMHNJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter Subtitle: Essays Author: Scaachi Koul Narrator: Scaachi Koul Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A debut collection of fierce, funny essays about growing up the daughter of Indian immigrants in Western culture, addressing sexism, stereotypes, and the universal miseries of life. This program is read by the author In One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, Scaachi Koul deploys her razor-sharp humor to share all the fears, outrages, and mortifying moments of her life. She learned from an early age what made her miserable, and for Scaachi anything can be cause for despair, whether it's a shopping trip gone awry, enduring awkward conversations with her bikini waxer, overcoming her fear of flying while vacationing halfway around the world, dealing with Internet trolls, or navigating the fears and anxieties of her parents. Alongside these personal stories are pointed observations about life as a woman of color: where every aspect of her appearance is open for critique, derision, or outright scorn; where strict gender rules bind in both Western and Indian cultures, leaving little room for a woman not solely focused on marriage and children to have a career (and a life) for herself. With a sharp eye and biting wit, incomparable rising star and cultural observer Scaachi Koul offers a hilarious, scathing, and honest look at modern life. Critic Reviews: "Certain authors are their own best narrators...Here, Koul's accomplished reading comes with the bonus of regular vocal interjections from her father." ( Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scaachi Koul) Tue, 02 May 2017 04:09:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-Day-Well-All-Be-Dead-and-None-of-This-Will-Matter-Audiobook/B071XNMHNJ thebookvoice.com 05:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter Subtitle: Essays Author: Scaachi Koul Narrator: Scaachi Koul Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A debut collection of fierce, funny essays about growing up the daughter of Indian immigrants in Western culture, addressing sexism, stereotypes, and the universal miseries of life. This program is read by the author In One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, Scaachi Koul deploys her razor-sharp humor to share all the fears, outrages, and mortifying moments of her life. She learned from an early age what made her miserable, and for Scaachi anything can be cause for despair, whether it's a shopping trip gone awry, enduring awkward conversations with her bikini waxer, overcoming her fear of flying while vacationing halfway around the world, dealing with Internet trolls, or navigating the fears and anxieties of her parents. Alongside these personal stories are pointed observations about life as a woman of color: where every aspect of her appearance is open for critique, derision, or outright scorn; where strict gender rules bind in both Western and Indian cultures, leaving little room for a woman not solely focused on marriage and children to have a career (and a life) for herself. With a sharp eye and biting wit, incomparable rising star and cultural observer Scaachi Koul offers a hilarious, scathing, and honest look at modern life. Critic Reviews: "Certain authors are their own best narrators...Here, Koul's accomplished reading comes with the bonus of regular vocal interjections from her father." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter Subtitle: Essays Author: Scaachi Koul Narrator: Scaachi Koul Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A debut collection of fierce, funny essays about growing up the daughter of Indian immigrants in Western culture, addressing sexism, stereotypes, and the universal miseries of life. This program is read by the author In One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, Scaachi Koul deploys her razor-sharp humor to share all the fears, outrages, and mortifying moments of her life. She learned from an early age what made her miserable, and for Scaachi anything can be cause for despair, whether it's a shopping trip gone awry, enduring awkward conversations with her bikini waxer, overcoming her fear of flying while vacationing halfway around the world, dealing with Internet trolls, or navigating the fears and anxieties of her parents. Alongside these personal stories are pointed observations about life as a woman of color: where every aspect of her appearance is open for critique, derision, or outright scorn; where strict gender rules bind in both Western and Indian cultures, leaving little room for a woman not solely focused on marriage and children to have a career (and a life) for herself. With a sharp eye and biting wit, incomparable rising star and cultural observer Scaachi Koul offers a hilarious, scathing, and honest look at modern life. Critic Reviews: "Certain authors are their own best narrators...Here, Koul's accomplished reading comes with the bonus of regular vocal interjections from her father." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: So here's the thing... Overall, it's a great story; it really opened my eyes to prejudices I never gave much thought to. Being the daughter of immigrants and also having immigrated to North America from overseas, I could also relate to some experiences and thoughts. HOWEVER, Scaachi's voice was so dull and monotone that, were the story uninteresting, I would've returned it. Memoirs don't need to be read in such a dull manner -- listen to Kevin Hart's for inspiration. I personally did not enjoy The reader claimed she didn't even know what she was writing. Felt like I was listening to white noise. Not for me but that is my personal opinion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dead-Center-Audiobook/B00QL2LQF4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Center Subtitle: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War Author: Ed Kugler Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Raw, straightforward, and powerful, Ed Kugler's account of his two years as a Marine scout-sniper in Vietnam vividly captures his experiences there - the good, the bad, and the ugly. After enlisting in the Marines at 17, then being wounded in Santo Domingo during the Dominican crisis, Kugler arrived in Vietnam in early 1966. As a new sniper with the 4th Marines, Kugler picked up bush skills while attached to 3d Force Recon Company, and then joined the grunts. To take advantage of that experience, he formed the Rogues, a five-sniper team that hunted in the Co Bi-Than Tan Valley. His descriptions of long, tense waits, sudden deadly action, and countersniper ambushes are fascinating. In Dead Center, Kugler demonstrates the importance to a sniper of patience, marksmanship, bush skills, and guts - while underscoring exactly what a country demands of its youth when it sends them to war. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed Kugler) Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:28:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dead-Center-Audiobook/B00QL2LQF4 thebookvoice.com 12:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Center Subtitle: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War Author: Ed Kugler Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Raw, straightforward, and powerful, Ed Kugler's account of his two years as a Marine scout-sniper in Vietnam vividly captures his experiences there - the good, the bad, and the ugly. After enlisting in the Marines at 17, then being wounded in Santo Domingo during the Dominican crisis, Kugler arrived in Vietnam in early 1966. As a new sniper with the 4th Marines, Kugler picked up bush skills while attached to 3d Force Recon Company, and then joined the grunts. To take advantage of that experience, he formed the Rogues, a five-sniper team that hunted in the Co Bi-Than Tan Valley. His descriptions of long, tense waits, sudden deadly action, and countersniper ambushes are fascinating. In Dead Center, Kugler demonstrates the importance to a sniper of patience, marksmanship, bush skills, and guts - while underscoring exactly what a country demands of its youth when it sends them to war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Center Subtitle: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War Author: Ed Kugler Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Raw, straightforward, and powerful, Ed Kugler's account of his two years as a Marine scout-sniper in Vietnam vividly captures his experiences there - the good, the bad, and the ugly. After enlisting in the Marines at 17, then being wounded in Santo Domingo during the Dominican crisis, Kugler arrived in Vietnam in early 1966. As a new sniper with the 4th Marines, Kugler picked up bush skills while attached to 3d Force Recon Company, and then joined the grunts. To take advantage of that experience, he formed the Rogues, a five-sniper team that hunted in the Co Bi-Than Tan Valley. His descriptions of long, tense waits, sudden deadly action, and countersniper ambushes are fascinating. In Dead Center, Kugler demonstrates the importance to a sniper of patience, marksmanship, bush skills, and guts - while underscoring exactly what a country demands of its youth when it sends them to war. Members Reviews: If not the best certainly tied for the best Very good...best reader to be found...& not sanitized. ..you won't be disappointed . Early Vietnam told, as it was, by a Marine who told his story well. Thanks for the look back. the cander and plain language. You did well my man Light years beyond the American Sniper book Only complaint was the constant reading of time as "oh" instead of "zero". That's it for negative comments. The epilogue, written in 1999, pushes the button on continued failures to adopt "lessons learned" for the GWOT. This is a must read for anyone who wore the uniform and went into theater. No lessons in American Sniper, but this book is crammed full of them. Detailed and personal - made me forget my problems What was one of the most memorable moments of Dead Center? Kugler, with just four other snipers hidden in grass but not behind any cover, report a large (over 100) contingent of very close by NVA quickly setting up two 50-caliber machine guns to annihilate a company of Marines that's out in the open in flat rice paddies. Kugler is on the radio telling a lieutenant to call for artillery and to radio the Marine company with an order to make a fast retreat. The lieutenant is being oppositional, ordering Kugler to INSTEAD expose his team by having the five of them immediately fire their rifles on the large and heavily-armed NVA force. Have you listened to any of Sean Pratts other performances before? How does this one compare? It's as good as anything Sean Pratt has done, and that's saying a lot. I think Sean Pratt is one of the very best narrators of nonfiction. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Oh, I could binge on this material like nobody's business. Any additional comments? This book made me finally understand: (1) Why snipers in particular write such good war memoirs; (2) How Marine and Army snipers get alienated from the larger structure; (3) That common sense learned in small teams, if it could ever be effectively tapped into, would be transformative - at any time. Awesome! It was an all around great book!!!!! Keeps you on your toes most of the time but overall keeps you wanting to hear more really good book... honest and real... being retired military I joined after Vietnam and the stupidity that he went through was there for many years after... his closing comments really sum things up.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Those-Who-Fall-Audiobook/B077H66VW3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Fall Author: John Muirhead Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber pilot, John Muirhead led missions into northern Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria during World War II. Ultimately, he was shot down and taken prisoner. John Muirhead's re-creation of those years is a breathtaking mingling of ravaging horrors and silent, surreal images; of raw, tumultuous memory and elegantly paced narrative; of lightening humor and measured reflection. Seldom has a listener been made to feel terror so viscerally. Rarely has a listener ascended the skies so thrillingly. And never has one felt so close to the numbing fear, the boredom, the eerie beauty, and the dislocated sensibilities of war in the air as in Those Who Fall. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Muirhead) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:43:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Those-Who-Fall-Audiobook/B077H66VW3 thebookvoice.com 10:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Fall Author: John Muirhead Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber pilot, John Muirhead led missions into northern Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria during World War II. Ultimately, he was shot down and taken prisoner. John Muirhead's re-creation of those years is a breathtaking mingling of ravaging horrors and silent, surreal images; of raw, tumultuous memory and elegantly paced narrative; of lightening humor and measured reflection. Seldom has a listener been made to feel terror so viscerally. Rarely has a listener ascended the skies so thrillingly. And never has one felt so close to the numbing fear, the boredom, the eerie beauty, and the dislocated sensibilities of war in the air as in Those Who Fall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Fall Author: John Muirhead Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber pilot, John Muirhead led missions into northern Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria during World War II. Ultimately, he was shot down and taken prisoner. John Muirhead's re-creation of those years is a breathtaking mingling of ravaging horrors and silent, surreal images; of raw, tumultuous memory and elegantly paced narrative; of lightening humor and measured reflection. Seldom has a listener been made to feel terror so viscerally. Rarely has a listener ascended the skies so thrillingly. And never has one felt so close to the numbing fear, the boredom, the eerie beauty, and the dislocated sensibilities of war in the air as in Those Who Fall. Members Reviews: Only R. Dean Mars Sheer Perfection Those Who Fall is an elegantly written memoir of fear, determination, friendship, courage, and the will to live. At its best, it's pure poetry. Alas, I have to admit it: I'm not a big fan of Robertson Dean, and it's tragic that he's the narrator of so many fine books, all of which he fails to elevate or to deliver on in the manner which they deserve. Here, while he does a good job of dialogue (even tho' he's no master of accents), the narrative itself is delivered without much cadence, nearing a monotone most of the time. Which is tragic because John Muirhead writes of the beauty of a child's voice, the desperation of a widow's loneliness, the unwillingness to get attached to the fate of the man beside you because that would make their ultimate and oh so likely death unbearable. He writes of the fear to run that next mission, the one that could be your last. He recounts riveting action of bombing runs on oil facilities, of airbursts of fire and shrapnel. He tells of trying to take care of the utterly shell shocked, of trying to find food and life within the confines of POW camps. He writes of the misery of torture. Those Who Fall has it all, and while Dean is less than sublime, he still can't turn this into a just-okay book. It's brilliant! Not since Guy Sajer's The Forgotten Soldier have I truly felt war, boredom, horror, hope, so much. By the way. It does seem to end too soon, but that's only because you'll want to know more of Muirhead's story. You will indeed care that much... Incomplete ending The story ended with the Russians at some distance from the camp - no idea what happened next. I'm sure their arrival and the prisoners trip after could have been interesting. No luck. Seemed odd to stop there. Best-Written WWII Air War Memoir What did you love best about Those Who Fall? Excellent writing and descriptive ability. Memorable characters. Phenomenal accounts of bombing raids over Germany in WWII, the best I have read. Insight into life behind the scenes on the ground at air bases. Interactions with local Italian population. Have remembered this powerful and moving narrative since the first time I read it 25+ years ago, astonished and delighted to see that anyone made the effort to present an audiobook version. Who was your favorite character and why? Narrator and perhaps his commanding officer. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The performance was pedestrian, but the content is very strong. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The first account of a bombing raid over Germany was much more than war porn. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/No-Time-to-Spare-Audiobook/B078XL1VVM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Time to Spare Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, and with an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler, a collection of thoughts - always adroit, often acerbic - on aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation. Ursula K. Le Guin has taken listeners to imaginary worlds for decades. Now she's in the last great frontier of life, old age, and exploring new literary territory: the blog, a forum where her voice - sharp, witty, as compassionate as it is critical - shines. No Time to Spare collects the best of Ursula's blog, presenting perfectly crystallized dispatches on what matters to her now, her concerns with this world, and her wonder at it. On the absurdity of denying your age, she says, "If I'm 90 and believe I'm 45, I'm headed for a very bad time trying to get out of the bathtub." On cultural perceptions of fantasy: "The direction of escape is toward freedom. So what is 'escapism' an accusation of?" On her new cat: "He still won't sit on a lap. I don't know if he ever will. He just doesn't accept the lap hypothesis." On breakfast: "Eating an egg from the shell takes not only practice, but resolution, even courage, possibly willingness to commit crime." And on all that is unknown, all that we discover as we muddle through life: "How rich we are in knowledge, and in all that lies around us yet to learn. Billionaires, all of us." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ursula K. Le Guin) Thu, 11 Jan 2018 04:39:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/No-Time-to-Spare-Audiobook/B078XL1VVM thebookvoice.com 06:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Time to Spare Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, and with an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler, a collection of thoughts - always adroit, often acerbic - on aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation. Ursula K. Le Guin has taken listeners to imaginary worlds for decades. Now she's in the last great frontier of life, old age, and exploring new literary territory: the blog, a forum where her voice - sharp, witty, as compassionate as it is critical - shines. No Time to Spare collects the best of Ursula's blog, presenting perfectly crystallized dispatches on what matters to her now, her concerns with this world, and her wonder at it. On the absurdity of denying your age, she says, "If I'm 90 and believe I'm 45, I'm headed for a very bad time trying to get out of the bathtub." On cultural perceptions of fantasy: "The direction of escape is toward freedom. So what is 'escapism' an accusation of?" On her new cat: "He still won't sit on a lap. I don't know if he ever will. He just doesn't accept the lap hypothesis." On breakfast: "Eating an egg from the shell takes not only practice, but resolution, even courage, possibly willingness to commit crime." And on all that is unknown, all that we discover as we muddle through life: "How rich we are in knowledge, and in all that lies around us yet to learn. Billionaires, all of us." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Time to Spare Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, and with an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler, a collection of thoughts - always adroit, often acerbic - on aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation. Ursula K. Le Guin has taken listeners to imaginary worlds for decades. Now she's in the last great frontier of life, old age, and exploring new literary territory: the blog, a forum where her voice - sharp, witty, as compassionate as it is critical - shines. No Time to Spare collects the best of Ursula's blog, presenting perfectly crystallized dispatches on what matters to her now, her concerns with this world, and her wonder at it. On the absurdity of denying your age, she says, "If I'm 90 and believe I'm 45, I'm headed for a very bad time trying to get out of the bathtub." On cultural perceptions of fantasy: "The direction of escape is toward freedom. So what is 'escapism' an accusation of?" On her new cat: "He still won't sit on a lap. I don't know if he ever will. He just doesn't accept the lap hypothesis." On breakfast: "Eating an egg from the shell takes not only practice, but resolution, even courage, possibly willingness to commit crime." And on all that is unknown, all that we discover as we muddle through life: "How rich we are in knowledge, and in all that lies around us yet to learn. Billionaires, all of us." Members Reviews: WHAT A JOY SHE IS! Do you realize how many books, and in how many genres, poet-fiction writer-essayist Ursula JK. Le Guin has published to date? Using the listing in the front of her latest collection, there are 23 works of fiction (novels and short stories, some of them extraordinarily influential), eleven books of poems (and a twelfth is mentioned in a piece in this book), and two volumes of translations (of Lao Tzu and Gabriela Mistral). Sheâs a force! And as in a collection of occasional pieces I just reviewed by polymath Umberto Eco (Chronicles of a Liquid Society), even her most occasional postings have substance. Reaching her early and then mid-eighties, she decides to venture into blogging. She posts sage to pithy comments on a wide range of topics, from the ups and downs of aging (read her assessment of the Harvard alumni survey), to the joys of raising a kitten to adult cathood. She writes: âIâve lost faith in the saying âYouâre only as old as you think you are,â ever since I got old. âShe takes on the current fascination with the two most common cuss words, one dealing with procreation (but not really procreation, really with dominance and battering), the other with excretion. On being a writer, she notes that meaning in art isnât the same as in science: âThe meaning of the second law of thermodynamics â isnât changed by who reads it, or when, or where. The meaning of Huckleberry Finn isâ. Art is what an artist does, not what an artist explainsâ. All I expect of a good potter is to go and make another good pot.â There are sage comments on the craft of writing, on how being a woman writer discriminates against one in a still male dominated publishing and criticsâ world. She asks why we never question the desirability of economic growth. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dont-Lets-Go-to-the-Dogs-Tonight-Audiobook/B002V8LJ18 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight Subtitle: An African Childhood Author: Alexandra Fuller Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Fuller tells the idiosyncratic story of her life growing up white in rural Rhodesia as it was becoming Zimbabwe. The daughter of hardworking, yet strikingly unconventional English-bred immigrants, Alexandra arrives in Africa at the tender age of two. She moves through life with a hardy resilience, even as a bloody war approaches. Narrator Lisette Lecat reads this remarkable memoir of a family clinging to a harsh landscape and the dying tenets of colonialism. ©2001 Alexandra Fuller; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "A classic is born in this tender, intensely moving and even delightful journey through a white African girl's childhood." (Publishers Weekly) "This was no ordinary childhood, and it makes a riveting story thanks to an extraordinary telling." (School Library Journal) "In this powerful debut, Fuller fully succeeds in memorializing the beauty of each desert puddle and each African summer night sky while also recognizing that beauty can lie hidden in the faces of those who have crossed her path. Highly recommended." (Library Journal) "An honest, moving portrait of one family struggling to survive tumultuous times." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexandra Fuller) Thu, 25 Dec 2003 18:59:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dont-Lets-Go-to-the-Dogs-Tonight-Audiobook/B002V8LJ18 thebookvoice.com 09:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight Subtitle: An African Childhood Author: Alexandra Fuller Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Fuller tells the idiosyncratic story of her life growing up white in rural Rhodesia as it was becoming Zimbabwe. The daughter of hardworking, yet strikingly unconventional English-bred immigrants, Alexandra arrives in Africa at the tender age of two. She moves through life with a hardy resilience, even as a bloody war approaches. Narrator Lisette Lecat reads this remarkable memoir of a family clinging to a harsh landscape and the dying tenets of colonialism. ©2001 Alexandra Fuller; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "A classic is born in this tender, intensely moving and even delightful journey through a white African girl's childhood." (Publishers Weekly) "This was no ordinary childhood, and it makes a riveting story thanks to an extraordinary telling." (School Library Journal) "In this powerful debut, Fuller fully succeeds in memorializing the beauty of each desert puddle and each African summer night sky while also recognizing that beauty can lie hidden in the faces of those who have crossed her path. Highly recommended." (Library Journal) "An honest, moving portrait of one family struggling to survive tumultuous times." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight Subtitle: An African Childhood Author: Alexandra Fuller Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Fuller tells the idiosyncratic story of her life growing up white in rural Rhodesia as it was becoming Zimbabwe. The daughter of hardworking, yet strikingly unconventional English-bred immigrants, Alexandra arrives in Africa at the tender age of two. She moves through life with a hardy resilience, even as a bloody war approaches. Narrator Lisette Lecat reads this remarkable memoir of a family clinging to a harsh landscape and the dying tenets of colonialism. ©2001 Alexandra Fuller; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "A classic is born in this tender, intensely moving and even delightful journey through a white African girl's childhood." (Publishers Weekly) "This was no ordinary childhood, and it makes a riveting story thanks to an extraordinary telling." (School Library Journal) "In this powerful debut, Fuller fully succeeds in memorializing the beauty of each desert puddle and each African summer night sky while also recognizing that beauty can lie hidden in the faces of those who have crossed her path. Highly recommended." (Library Journal) "An honest, moving portrait of one family struggling to survive tumultuous times." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Moving echos from history This is a wonderful book. Touching and tragic covering a pivotal point in Rhodesia?s history. It tracks the life of a white family trying to cling on in Africa. They defended themselves from armed insurgents (terrorists or freedom fighters depending on your viewpoint) in a typically British way. What gives it its power is that it is viewed through the eyes of a young girl with one foot in the colonial past and one in the future, whatever that was to become. Her powerlessness to control events but being forced to watch sums up much of the fate of Southern Africa and it?s people. There are also plenty of poignant moments where her life reaches out across the racial divide showing that everyone involved in those turbulent times were just human beings trying to survive. Having been born in Rhodesia I am emotionally involved but nevertheless would recommend this title for its honest portrayal of a small part of this now forgotten conflict. An African Childhood of Harrowing Proportions This story of English ex-patriots living in a variety of countries in southern Africa with their children is amazing, bizarre, gruesome, violent and filled with disease. Most surprising to me was the fact that even one of them survived. At times, the details of the food and living conditions are so nauseating and disastrous that the title of the book--Go To The Dogs--seemed redundant. By this, I mean that it would be difficult for life to deteriorate further than the story presents. One war torn, drought ridden, broken down and hungry farm after another. Through all this runs the strong and endearing voice of the author as the child "Bo-bo". Fuller's writing pulls all the loose ends, pain and disaster together and weaves a story of growing up in Africa. This story embodies her deep and visceral love for the place, the smells, the people and the creatures that inhabit that world. At one point in the writing she refers to her life as a child as a "terrifying unhinged blur". Believe me--she captured it in this book. The narration was fantastic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/32-Yolks-Audiobook/B01DYFGXE4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 32 Yolks Subtitle: From My Mother's Table to Working the Line Author: Veronica Chambers, Eric Ripert Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hailed by Anthony Bourdain as "heartbreaking, horrifying, poignant, and inspiring", 32 Yolks is the brave and affecting coming-of-age story about the making of a French chef, from the culinary icon behind the renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin. In an industry where celebrity chefs are known as much for their salty talk and quick tempers as their food, Eric Ripert stands out. The winner of four James Beard Awards, co-owner and chef of a world-renowned restaurant, and recipient of countless Michelin stars, Ripert embodies elegance and culinary perfection. But before the accolades, before he even knew how to make a proper hollandaise sauce, Eric Ripert was a lonely young boy in the south of France whose life was falling apart. Ripert's parents divorced when he was six, separating him from the father he idolized and replacing him with a cold, bullying stepfather who insisted that Ripert be sent away to boarding school. A few years later, Ripert's father died on a hiking trip. Through these tough times, the one thing that gave Ripert comfort was food. Told that boys had no place in the kitchen, Ripert would instead watch from the doorway as his mother rolled couscous by hand or his grandmother pressed out the buttery dough for the treat he loved above all others, tarte aux pommes. When an eccentric local chef took him under his wing, an 11-year-old Ripert realized that food was more than just an escape: It was his calling. That passion would carry him through the drudgery of culinary school and into the high-pressure world of Paris' most elite restaurants, where Ripert discovered that learning to cook was the easy part - surviving the line was the battle. Taking us from Eric Ripert's childhood in the south of France and the mountains of Andorra into the demanding kitchens of such legendary Parisian chefs as Joël Robuchon and Dominique Bouchet, until, at the age of 24, Ripert made his way to the United States, 32 Yolks is the tender and richly told story of how one of our greatest living chefs found himself - and his home - in the kitchen. Critic Reviews: "Heartbreaking. Horrifying. Poignant. And inspiring. I've known Eric for years, and I had no idea that this was how it all started. If you want to get a clear picture of where one gets the drive and dedication to be a truly great chef, there is no better or more harrowing account." (Anthony Bourdain) "This book demonstrates just how amazing Eric's life has been both inside and outside the kitchen. It makes total sense now that he has become one of the greatest chefs in the world today. This is a portrait of a chef as a young man. It's endlessly entertaining and teaches young cooks how it used to be." (David Chang) "Eric Ripert is known around the world for his talent and passion for food. I have been friends with him for half his life, but his memoir let me discover more about his past. His journey from Andorra to Manhattan is full of adventure, hard work, and ambition, and it is an inspiration to us all." (Daniel Boulud) "Peter Ganim's beautiful and moving narration reveals moments of horror, heartbreak, joy, and inspiration as a young boy learns lessons about food and applies them to life.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Veronica Chambers) Tue, 17 May 2016 16:07:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/32-Yolks-Audiobook/B01DYFGXE4 thebookvoice.com 07:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 32 Yolks Subtitle: From My Mother's Table to Working the Line Author: Veronica Chambers, Eric Ripert Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hailed by Anthony Bourdain as "heartbreaking, horrifying, poignant, and inspiring", 32 Yolks is the brave and affecting coming-of-age story about the making of a French chef, from the culinary icon behind the renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin. In an industry where celebrity chefs are known as much for their salty talk and quick tempers as their food, Eric Ripert stands out. The winner of four James Beard Awards, co-owner and chef of a world-renowned restaurant, and recipient of countless Michelin stars, Ripert embodies elegance and culinary perfection. But before the accolades, before he even knew how to make a proper hollandaise sauce, Eric Ripert was a lonely young boy in the south of France whose life was falling apart. Ripert's parents divorced when he was six, separating him from the father he idolized and replacing him with a cold, bullying stepfather who insisted that Ripert be sent away to boarding school. A few years later, Ripert's father died on a hiking trip. Through these tough times, the one thing that gave Ripert comfort was food. Told that boys had no place in the kitchen, Ripert would instead watch from the doorway as his mother rolled couscous by hand or his grandmother pressed out the buttery dough for the treat he loved above all others, tarte aux pommes. When an eccentric local chef took him under his wing, an 11-year-old Ripert realized that food was more than just an escape: It was his calling. That passion would carry him through the drudgery of culinary school and into the high-pressure world of Paris' most elite restaurants, where Ripert discovered that learning to cook was the easy part - surviving the line was the battle. Taking us from Eric Ripert's childhood in the south of France and the mountains of Andorra into the demanding kitchens of such legendary Parisian chefs as Joël Robuchon and Dominique Bouchet, until, at the age of 24, Ripert made his way to the United States, 32 Yolks is the tender and richly told story of how one of our greatest living chefs found himself - and his home - in the kitchen. Critic Reviews: "Heartbreaking. Horrifying. Poignant. And inspiring. I've known Eric for years, and I had no idea that this was how it all started. If you want to get a clear picture of where one gets the drive and dedication to be a truly great chef, there is no better or more harrowing account." (Anthony Bourdain) "This book demonstrates just how amazing Eric's life has been both inside and outside the kitchen. It makes total sense now that he has become one of the greatest chefs in the world today. This is a portrait of a chef as a young man. It's endlessly entertaining and teaches young cooks how it used to be." (David Chang) "Eric Ripert is known around the world for his talent and passion for food. I have been friends with him for half his life, but his memoir let me discover more about his past. His journey from Andorra to Manhattan is full of adventure, hard work, and ambition, and it is an inspiration to us all." (Daniel Boulud) "Peter Ganim's beautiful and moving narration reveals moments of horror, heartbreak, joy, and inspiration as a young boy learns lessons about food and applies them to life.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 32 Yolks Subtitle: From My Mother's Table to Working the Line Author: Veronica Chambers, Eric Ripert Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hailed by Anthony Bourdain as "heartbreaking, horrifying, poignant, and inspiring", 32 Yolks is the brave and affecting coming-of-age story about the making of a French chef, from the culinary icon behind the renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin. In an industry where celebrity chefs are known as much for their salty talk and quick tempers as their food, Eric Ripert stands out. The winner of four James Beard Awards, co-owner and chef of a world-renowned restaurant, and recipient of countless Michelin stars, Ripert embodies elegance and culinary perfection. But before the accolades, before he even knew how to make a proper hollandaise sauce, Eric Ripert was a lonely young boy in the south of France whose life was falling apart. Ripert's parents divorced when he was six, separating him from the father he idolized and replacing him with a cold, bullying stepfather who insisted that Ripert be sent away to boarding school. A few years later, Ripert's father died on a hiking trip. Through these tough times, the one thing that gave Ripert comfort was food. Told that boys had no place in the kitchen, Ripert would instead watch from the doorway as his mother rolled couscous by hand or his grandmother pressed out the buttery dough for the treat he loved above all others, tarte aux pommes. When an eccentric local chef took him under his wing, an 11-year-old Ripert realized that food was more than just an escape: It was his calling. That passion would carry him through the drudgery of culinary school and into the high-pressure world of Paris' most elite restaurants, where Ripert discovered that learning to cook was the easy part - surviving the line was the battle. Taking us from Eric Ripert's childhood in the south of France and the mountains of Andorra into the demanding kitchens of such legendary Parisian chefs as Joël Robuchon and Dominique Bouchet, until, at the age of 24, Ripert made his way to the United States, 32 Yolks is the tender and richly told story of how one of our greatest living chefs found himself - and his home - in the kitchen. Critic Reviews: "Heartbreaking. Horrifying. Poignant. And inspiring. I've known Eric for years, and I had no idea that this was how it all started. If you want to get a clear picture of where one gets the drive and dedication to be a truly great chef, there is no better or more harrowing account." (Anthony Bourdain) "This book demonstrates just how amazing Eric's life has been both inside and outside the kitchen. It makes total sense now that he has become one of the greatest chefs in the world today. This is a portrait of a chef as a young man. It's endlessly entertaining and teaches young cooks how it used to be." (David Chang) "Eric Ripert is known around the world for his talent and passion for food. I have been friends with him for half his life, but his memoir let me discover more about his past. His journey from Andorra to Manhattan is full of adventure, hard work, and ambition, and it is an inspiration to us all." (Daniel Boulud) "Peter Ganim's beautiful and moving narration reveals moments of horror, heartbreak, joy, and inspiration as a young boy learns lessons about food and applies them to life.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Autobiography-of-Saint-Therese-of-Lisieux-Audiobook/B004BU7RZG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux Subtitle: The Story of a Soul Author: Therese Martin O.Carm., John Beevers (translator) Narrator: Sherry Kennedy Brownrigg Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us. This bride of Christ reveals her passion and longing for union with God. Her simplicity is charming and we begin to believe that we can travel the path to salvation that she points out to us. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Therese Martin O.Carm.) Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:18:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Autobiography-of-Saint-Therese-of-Lisieux-Audiobook/B004BU7RZG thebookvoice.com 06:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux Subtitle: The Story of a Soul Author: Therese Martin O.Carm., John Beevers (translator) Narrator: Sherry Kennedy Brownrigg Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us. This bride of Christ reveals her passion and longing for union with God. Her simplicity is charming and we begin to believe that we can travel the path to salvation that she points out to us. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux Subtitle: The Story of a Soul Author: Therese Martin O.Carm., John Beevers (translator) Narrator: Sherry Kennedy Brownrigg Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us. This bride of Christ reveals her passion and longing for union with God. Her simplicity is charming and we begin to believe that we can travel the path to salvation that she points out to us. Members Reviews: The Lion of Lisieux Any additional comments? A beautiful account of child-like simplicity and complete dedication to Christ. Less a 'little flower' and more a lion, Saint Therese demonstrates heroic love, heroic virtue and an heroic prayer life. All primarily from her small village and nun's cell. Without this book she probably would have been unknown to the world, but she was certainly known by Our Lord. Extraordinary Book on Love and Christian Mysticism What made the experience of listening to The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux the most enjoyable? Therese's personality and approach to life are so incredible that every Christian should read this book, in addition to John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress". The two most important commandments for Christians are to love God, and to love your neighbor as yourself, and this book shows that in action. Loved It! This book and the life of St. Therese does a wonderful job of showing us how we can work for God in very small ways. All our efforts for good should be given to God. I also found it fascinating to learn what a Saint thinks and does to become a Saint. This book caught my attention right away because it started from St. Therese's very young years. Surprisingly contemporary If you could sum up The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux in three words, what would they be? Honest Faithful Hopeful What other book might you compare The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux to and why? Psalms as St. Therese states almost every recollection as a thankful prayer to God. Have you listened to any of Sherry Kennedy Brownriggs other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first time. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? All of it was inspiring in particular how I can hear the voice of the young woman come through and easily hear my young daughters and their concerns in the writing. Any additional comments? This is a book to read / listen to and put down to come back to over a period of a month as it is inspirational and trying to read it too quickly robs one of the full experience. Read and reread The simplicity is great. Yet with each read there is more to be found and strength to be gained. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Big-Truck-That-Went-By-Audiobook/B00GG03XMU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Truck That Went By Subtitle: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster Author: Jonathan M. Katz Narrator: Jonathan Davis, Jonathan M. Katz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On January 12, 2010, the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struck the nation least prepared to handle one. Jonathan M. Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent in Haiti, was inside his house when it buckled along with hundreds of thousands of others. In this visceral first-hand account, Katz takes readers inside the terror of that day, the devastation visited on ordinary Haitians, and through the monumental--yet misbegotten--rescue effort that followed. More than half of American adults gave money for Haiti, part of a global response that reached $16.3 billion in pledges. But three years later the effort has foundered. Its most important promises--to rebuild safer cities, alleviate severe poverty, and strengthen Haiti to face future disasters--remain unfulfilled. How did so much generosity amount to so little? What went wrong? The Big Truck That Went By presents a hard hitting investigation into international aid, finding that the way wealthy countries give today makes poor countries seem irredeemably hopeless, while trapping millions in cycles of privation and catastrophe. Katz follows the money to uncover startling truths about how good intentions go wrong, and what can be done to make aid "smarter." Reporting at the side of Bill Clinton, Wyclef Jean, Sean Penn, Haiti's leaders and people, Katz also creates a complex, darkly funny, and unexpected portrait of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The Big Truck That Went By is not only a definitive account of Haiti's earthquake, but of the world we live in today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan M. Katz) Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:43:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Big-Truck-That-Went-By-Audiobook/B00GG03XMU thebookvoice.com 12:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Truck That Went By Subtitle: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster Author: Jonathan M. Katz Narrator: Jonathan Davis, Jonathan M. Katz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On January 12, 2010, the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struck the nation least prepared to handle one. Jonathan M. Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent in Haiti, was inside his house when it buckled along with hundreds of thousands of others. In this visceral first-hand account, Katz takes readers inside the terror of that day, the devastation visited on ordinary Haitians, and through the monumental--yet misbegotten--rescue effort that followed. More than half of American adults gave money for Haiti, part of a global response that reached $16.3 billion in pledges. But three years later the effort has foundered. Its most important promises--to rebuild safer cities, alleviate severe poverty, and strengthen Haiti to face future disasters--remain unfulfilled. How did so much generosity amount to so little? What went wrong? The Big Truck That Went By presents a hard hitting investigation into international aid, finding that the way wealthy countries give today makes poor countries seem irredeemably hopeless, while trapping millions in cycles of privation and catastrophe. Katz follows the money to uncover startling truths about how good intentions go wrong, and what can be done to make aid "smarter." Reporting at the side of Bill Clinton, Wyclef Jean, Sean Penn, Haiti's leaders and people, Katz also creates a complex, darkly funny, and unexpected portrait of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The Big Truck That Went By is not only a definitive account of Haiti's earthquake, but of the world we live in today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Truck That Went By Subtitle: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster Author: Jonathan M. Katz Narrator: Jonathan Davis, Jonathan M. Katz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On January 12, 2010, the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struck the nation least prepared to handle one. Jonathan M. Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent in Haiti, was inside his house when it buckled along with hundreds of thousands of others. In this visceral first-hand account, Katz takes readers inside the terror of that day, the devastation visited on ordinary Haitians, and through the monumental--yet misbegotten--rescue effort that followed. More than half of American adults gave money for Haiti, part of a global response that reached $16.3 billion in pledges. But three years later the effort has foundered. Its most important promises--to rebuild safer cities, alleviate severe poverty, and strengthen Haiti to face future disasters--remain unfulfilled. How did so much generosity amount to so little? What went wrong? The Big Truck That Went By presents a hard hitting investigation into international aid, finding that the way wealthy countries give today makes poor countries seem irredeemably hopeless, while trapping millions in cycles of privation and catastrophe. Katz follows the money to uncover startling truths about how good intentions go wrong, and what can be done to make aid "smarter." Reporting at the side of Bill Clinton, Wyclef Jean, Sean Penn, Haiti's leaders and people, Katz also creates a complex, darkly funny, and unexpected portrait of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The Big Truck That Went By is not only a definitive account of Haiti's earthquake, but of the world we live in today. Members Reviews: Excellent book Best book on Haiti by far. Katz nailed it and it was a fascinating read Enjoyable objective analysis of the fail state Anecdotes and jounalism. Mr Katz makes us live the analytic life of a foreign correspondsant . Read (or listen) before you go to Haiti I have visited Haiti 4 times since the earthquake on January 12, 2010 in a humanitarian capacity. This book can help you!when answering the inevitable question we all get before we go to Haiti, Where did all the money go?! It would be a great introduction to a course on Haiti After the earthquake. Thank you Mr. Katz! very insightful Shedded a lot of light on a highly politicized and distorted topic. I liked the use of the narrators accents to get the different nationalities. Slow narrator, insightful book. I found myself listening at 150% comfortably. And yet the author reads from afterword at the end and I would have really preferred if he was the narrator throughout. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Emergency-Audiobook/B002V5H50K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emergency Subtitle: This Book Will Save Your Life Author: Neil Strauss Narrator: Neil Strauss Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 523 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes." So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international best seller The Game, and one of the most original-and provocative-narratives of the year. After the last few years of violence and terror, of ethnic and religious hatred, of tsunamis and hurricanes - and now of world financial meltdown - Strauss, like most of his generation, came to the sobering realization that, even in America, anything can happen. But rather than watch helplessly, he decided to do something about it. And so he spent three years traveling through a country that's lost its sense of safety, equipping himself with the tools necessary to save himself and his loved ones from an uncertain future. With the same quick wit and eye for cultural trends that marked The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Emergency traces Neil's white-knuckled journey through today's heart of darkness, as he sets out to move his life offshore, test his skills in the wild, and remake himself as a gun-toting, plane-flying, government-defying survivor. It's a tale of paranoid fantasies and crippling doubts, of shady lawyers and dangerous cult leaders, of billionaire gun nuts and survivalist superheroes, of weirdos, heroes, and ordinary citizens going off the grid. It's one man's story of a dangerous world - and how to stay alive in it. Before the next disaster strikes, you're going to want to read this book. And you'll want to do everything it suggests. Because tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Strauss) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:03:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Emergency-Audiobook/B002V5H50K thebookvoice.com 08:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emergency Subtitle: This Book Will Save Your Life Author: Neil Strauss Narrator: Neil Strauss Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 523 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes." So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international best seller The Game, and one of the most original-and provocative-narratives of the year. After the last few years of violence and terror, of ethnic and religious hatred, of tsunamis and hurricanes - and now of world financial meltdown - Strauss, like most of his generation, came to the sobering realization that, even in America, anything can happen. But rather than watch helplessly, he decided to do something about it. And so he spent three years traveling through a country that's lost its sense of safety, equipping himself with the tools necessary to save himself and his loved ones from an uncertain future. With the same quick wit and eye for cultural trends that marked The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Emergency traces Neil's white-knuckled journey through today's heart of darkness, as he sets out to move his life offshore, test his skills in the wild, and remake himself as a gun-toting, plane-flying, government-defying survivor. It's a tale of paranoid fantasies and crippling doubts, of shady lawyers and dangerous cult leaders, of billionaire gun nuts and survivalist superheroes, of weirdos, heroes, and ordinary citizens going off the grid. It's one man's story of a dangerous world - and how to stay alive in it. Before the next disaster strikes, you're going to want to read this book. And you'll want to do everything it suggests. Because tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emergency Subtitle: This Book Will Save Your Life Author: Neil Strauss Narrator: Neil Strauss Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 523 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes." So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international best seller The Game, and one of the most original-and provocative-narratives of the year. After the last few years of violence and terror, of ethnic and religious hatred, of tsunamis and hurricanes - and now of world financial meltdown - Strauss, like most of his generation, came to the sobering realization that, even in America, anything can happen. But rather than watch helplessly, he decided to do something about it. And so he spent three years traveling through a country that's lost its sense of safety, equipping himself with the tools necessary to save himself and his loved ones from an uncertain future. With the same quick wit and eye for cultural trends that marked The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Emergency traces Neil's white-knuckled journey through today's heart of darkness, as he sets out to move his life offshore, test his skills in the wild, and remake himself as a gun-toting, plane-flying, government-defying survivor. It's a tale of paranoid fantasies and crippling doubts, of shady lawyers and dangerous cult leaders, of billionaire gun nuts and survivalist superheroes, of weirdos, heroes, and ordinary citizens going off the grid. It's one man's story of a dangerous world - and how to stay alive in it. Before the next disaster strikes, you're going to want to read this book. And you'll want to do everything it suggests. Because tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee... Members Reviews: Awesome and informative book Fantastic read. This book covers so many different topics from knives, guns, and all types of survival philosophy. It was interesting to see the transformation of Neil Strauss in his search for survival skills to survive in the (what if). Like his other best seller the Game, Neil Strauss dives into a topic and goes all the way leaving no area unchecked exploring topics from all angles and uses things that are applicable. These things he covers on a deep level studies them, and according to the book masters them. Everything from financial melt down natural, disasters, intruders and whatever it may be. He is by no means an expert in any particular field of survival but his unique research abilities give him a awesome overall perspective that helps readers identify areas and expand there thought process to find thorough ways of reaching there own goals. The only part of the book that I found as a turnoff is mainly a difference in political view as the book is very anti Bush and pro Obama. He seems to think that Obama would do a better job in fixing US security than Bush. However he does not look at the possibility that the Liberal agenda might target many of the areas which he uses as survival means like the ownership of weapons and concealed carry. Overall I give the book a 10, the good made up for the bad in my opinion. Interesting but not great Neil Strauss writes a moderately interesting book that would have been much better if he hadnt wasted a large part of the book justifying his paranoia about the country by bashing George Bush. In the beginning he clearly establishes his qualifications as being incompetent at anything but writing about music for the New York Times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seven-Years-in-Tibet-Audiobook/B007Q37URU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Years in Tibet Author: Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1192 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrers escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling in Lhasa, the Forbidden City, where he became a friend and tutor to the Dalai Lama, Heinrich Harrer spent seven years gaining a more profound understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans than any Westerner before him. Seven Years in Tibet was translated into 53 languages, became a best seller in the United States in 1954, and sold three million copies. Critic Reviews: "It deserves its place among the few great travel stories of our times." (The Times) "Few adventurers in this century have had the combined luck and hardihood to return with such news as this. Fewer still have rendered it so powerfully unadorned." (Times Literary Supplement) "Some books, like some mountains, are lonely and unrivalled peaks. This is one of them." (Economist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heinrich Harrer) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:51:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seven-Years-in-Tibet-Audiobook/B007Q37URU thebookvoice.com 11:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Years in Tibet Author: Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1192 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrers escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling in Lhasa, the Forbidden City, where he became a friend and tutor to the Dalai Lama, Heinrich Harrer spent seven years gaining a more profound understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans than any Westerner before him. Seven Years in Tibet was translated into 53 languages, became a best seller in the United States in 1954, and sold three million copies. Critic Reviews: "It deserves its place among the few great travel stories of our times." (The Times) "Few adventurers in this century have had the combined luck and hardihood to return with such news as this. Fewer still have rendered it so powerfully unadorned." (Times Literary Supplement) "Some books, like some mountains, are lonely and unrivalled peaks. This is one of them." (Economist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Years in Tibet Author: Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1192 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrers escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling in Lhasa, the Forbidden City, where he became a friend and tutor to the Dalai Lama, Heinrich Harrer spent seven years gaining a more profound understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans than any Westerner before him. Seven Years in Tibet was translated into 53 languages, became a best seller in the United States in 1954, and sold three million copies. Critic Reviews: "It deserves its place among the few great travel stories of our times." (The Times) "Few adventurers in this century have had the combined luck and hardihood to return with such news as this. Fewer still have rendered it so powerfully unadorned." (Times Literary Supplement) "Some books, like some mountains, are lonely and unrivalled peaks. This is one of them." (Economist) Members Reviews: Excellent Where does Seven Years in Tibet rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It is in my top ten of true stories. Any additional comments? This is better than the movie counterpart. It really goes deeper, and the story is one that leaves you feeling. There is adventure, human development, cultural understanding, and beauty in this story. Great book Loved the narrator, I had never seen the movie so now am anxious to see it. Such an incredible experience to go through and it gives you an appreciation for the Tibetan people. What a story! This book had a really good narrator and kept your attention all the way through definitely recommend. A really good read. An Adventure Classic Heinrich Harrer was an Austrian mountain climber. In 1939 he is in India when World War II breaks out. He is taken to a detention camp in Bombay. He escapes and heads toward Tibet. At that time Tibet did not allow outsiders into their country. He walks, hides and runs until he crosses the Tibet boarder. Then he has to use all his skills to trick and deceive his way past daunting Tibetan officials. He walks seventy days over rugged mountainous terrain before he reaches Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. He makes friends and lives with a family; he becomes fluent in Tibetan. He comes to the attention of the government who consults him on various matters where he contributes tremendously, because of his western school training. He becomes a tutor to the Dalai Lama. I enjoyed his marvelous descriptions of his first sights of Tibet. He describes Tibetan life including their colorful ceremonies. Toward the end he also tells of the 1950 military takeover of Tibet by China and the Dali Lama and his government fleeing to India. In the afterword, the author tells of the Dalai Lama coming to his 90th birthday party in Germany. I enjoyed the afterword as it brought events up to the current date. I had no idea how badly Tibet has suffered under Chinese rule. This book was first published in 1952 and apparently has sold millions worldwide. I seem to be late on the scene having just discovered this interesting book. Mark Meadows does a good job narrating the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/What-I-Was-Doing-While-You-Were-Breeding-Audiobook/B00KAFOD80 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Kristin Newman Narrator: Kristin Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 494 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Kristin Newman spent her 20s and 30s dealing with the stresses of her high-pressure job as a television comedy writer, and the anxieties of watching most of her friends get married and start families while she wrestled with her own fear of both. Not ready to settle down and yet loathe to become a sad-sack single girl, Kristin instead started traveling the world, often alone, for a few months each year, falling madly in love with attractive locals who provided moments of the love she wanted without the cost of the freedom she needed. She introduces listeners to the Israeli bartenders, Argentinian priests, Finnish poker players, and sexy Bedouins who helped her transform into "Kristin-Adjacent" on the road - a quieter, less judgmental, and, yes, sluttier version of herself at home. Ultimately, Kristin's adventures led her to a better understanding of what she was actually running away from at home and why every life hurdle seemed to put her on a transatlantic flight to the unknown. Equal parts laugh-out-loud storytelling; thoughtful, candid reflection; and wanderlust-inspiring travel tales, What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding is a compelling and hilarious debut that will have listeners scrambling to renew their passports. Critic Reviews: "[A] funny and unflinchingly honest memoir." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristin Newman) Fri, 30 May 2014 05:60:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/What-I-Was-Doing-While-You-Were-Breeding-Audiobook/B00KAFOD80 thebookvoice.com 07:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Kristin Newman Narrator: Kristin Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 494 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Kristin Newman spent her 20s and 30s dealing with the stresses of her high-pressure job as a television comedy writer, and the anxieties of watching most of her friends get married and start families while she wrestled with her own fear of both. Not ready to settle down and yet loathe to become a sad-sack single girl, Kristin instead started traveling the world, often alone, for a few months each year, falling madly in love with attractive locals who provided moments of the love she wanted without the cost of the freedom she needed. She introduces listeners to the Israeli bartenders, Argentinian priests, Finnish poker players, and sexy Bedouins who helped her transform into "Kristin-Adjacent" on the road - a quieter, less judgmental, and, yes, sluttier version of herself at home. Ultimately, Kristin's adventures led her to a better understanding of what she was actually running away from at home and why every life hurdle seemed to put her on a transatlantic flight to the unknown. Equal parts laugh-out-loud storytelling; thoughtful, candid reflection; and wanderlust-inspiring travel tales, What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding is a compelling and hilarious debut that will have listeners scrambling to renew their passports. Critic Reviews: "[A] funny and unflinchingly honest memoir." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Kristin Newman Narrator: Kristin Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 494 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Kristin Newman spent her 20s and 30s dealing with the stresses of her high-pressure job as a television comedy writer, and the anxieties of watching most of her friends get married and start families while she wrestled with her own fear of both. Not ready to settle down and yet loathe to become a sad-sack single girl, Kristin instead started traveling the world, often alone, for a few months each year, falling madly in love with attractive locals who provided moments of the love she wanted without the cost of the freedom she needed. She introduces listeners to the Israeli bartenders, Argentinian priests, Finnish poker players, and sexy Bedouins who helped her transform into "Kristin-Adjacent" on the road - a quieter, less judgmental, and, yes, sluttier version of herself at home. Ultimately, Kristin's adventures led her to a better understanding of what she was actually running away from at home and why every life hurdle seemed to put her on a transatlantic flight to the unknown. Equal parts laugh-out-loud storytelling; thoughtful, candid reflection; and wanderlust-inspiring travel tales, What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding is a compelling and hilarious debut that will have listeners scrambling to renew their passports. Critic Reviews: "[A] funny and unflinchingly honest memoir." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Struggled to Finish What disappointed you about What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding? The author's logic while she stumbles through her path-finding mid-life struggle makes it difficult to root for her. It's kind of like watching someone try and feed a folded bill into a vending machine while they get infuriated that the machine won't accept it. She's adventurous, but I found myself rolling my eyes for most of the book. What didnt you like about Kristin Newmans performance? The author's tone when reading this book irritated me almost as much as the hollow story itself. It felt like she was rambling in a monotone cadence. Any additional comments? Worth the read/listen for people who are single and in their late 20s or early 30s. It will be reassuring to know that if someone with a compass that broken can find someone, you can too. Harsh? Yes. Honest? Yes. Every avid female traveler should read this I have never related to any book like I have with this one. Funny, entertaining and spot on. Self absorbed monologue Kind of like listening to Trump talk if he were a liberal woman. Could only make myself listen to it on the treadmill in between shows because running in place for hours is the only activity in my life more monotonous than listening to this book. Fantastic & So Inspiring! This book makes me want to hop on a plane and have an adventure right now! Sleeping with foreigners! The book could have been better if it was actually about traveling rather than about sleeping with random men and bartenders.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Tiger-Tracks-Audiobook/B01EAUMTEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiger Tracks Subtitle: The Classic Panzer Memoir Author: Wolfgang Faust Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Faust was the driver of a Tiger I tank with the Wehrmacht Heavy Panzer Battalions, seeing extensive combat action on the Eastern Front in 1943-45. This memoir is his brutal and deeply personal account of the Russian Front's appalling carnage. Depicting a running tank engagement lasting 72 hours, Faust describes how his Tiger unit fought pitched battles in the snows of Western Russia against the full might of the Red Army: the T34s, the Stalin tanks, the Sturmovik bombers, and the feared Katyusha rocket brigades. His astonishing testimony reveals the merciless decisions that panzer crews made in action, the devastating power of their weaponry, and the many ways that men met their deaths in the snow and ice of the Ostfront. First published in the late 1940s, this memoir's savage realism shocked the postwar German public. Some were outraged at the book's final scenes while others wrote that "now, at last, I know what our men did in the East". Today it stands as one of the great semiautobiographical accounts of warfare in World War II - a crescendo of horror, grim survival, and a fatalistic acceptance of the panzer man's destiny. Originally published in the German Federal Republic as Panzerdammerung (Panzer Twilight). The only other surviving memoir by this author is The Last Panther - an astonishing account of panzer warfare in the final hours of the Third Reich. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wolfgang Faust) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:25:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Tiger-Tracks-Audiobook/B01EAUMTEK thebookvoice.com 05:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiger Tracks Subtitle: The Classic Panzer Memoir Author: Wolfgang Faust Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Faust was the driver of a Tiger I tank with the Wehrmacht Heavy Panzer Battalions, seeing extensive combat action on the Eastern Front in 1943-45. This memoir is his brutal and deeply personal account of the Russian Front's appalling carnage. Depicting a running tank engagement lasting 72 hours, Faust describes how his Tiger unit fought pitched battles in the snows of Western Russia against the full might of the Red Army: the T34s, the Stalin tanks, the Sturmovik bombers, and the feared Katyusha rocket brigades. His astonishing testimony reveals the merciless decisions that panzer crews made in action, the devastating power of their weaponry, and the many ways that men met their deaths in the snow and ice of the Ostfront. First published in the late 1940s, this memoir's savage realism shocked the postwar German public. Some were outraged at the book's final scenes while others wrote that "now, at last, I know what our men did in the East". Today it stands as one of the great semiautobiographical accounts of warfare in World War II - a crescendo of horror, grim survival, and a fatalistic acceptance of the panzer man's destiny. Originally published in the German Federal Republic as Panzerdammerung (Panzer Twilight). The only other surviving memoir by this author is The Last Panther - an astonishing account of panzer warfare in the final hours of the Third Reich. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiger Tracks Subtitle: The Classic Panzer Memoir Author: Wolfgang Faust Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Faust was the driver of a Tiger I tank with the Wehrmacht Heavy Panzer Battalions, seeing extensive combat action on the Eastern Front in 1943-45. This memoir is his brutal and deeply personal account of the Russian Front's appalling carnage. Depicting a running tank engagement lasting 72 hours, Faust describes how his Tiger unit fought pitched battles in the snows of Western Russia against the full might of the Red Army: the T34s, the Stalin tanks, the Sturmovik bombers, and the feared Katyusha rocket brigades. His astonishing testimony reveals the merciless decisions that panzer crews made in action, the devastating power of their weaponry, and the many ways that men met their deaths in the snow and ice of the Ostfront. First published in the late 1940s, this memoir's savage realism shocked the postwar German public. Some were outraged at the book's final scenes while others wrote that "now, at last, I know what our men did in the East". Today it stands as one of the great semiautobiographical accounts of warfare in World War II - a crescendo of horror, grim survival, and a fatalistic acceptance of the panzer man's destiny. Originally published in the German Federal Republic as Panzerdammerung (Panzer Twilight). The only other surviving memoir by this author is The Last Panther - an astonishing account of panzer warfare in the final hours of the Third Reich. Members Reviews: This is NOT a Memoir. This is 100% War Porn. Would you try another book from Wolfgang Faust and/or George Backman? So far as I can tell, Wolfgang Faust is not a real person. The name is probably a pseudonym for a ghostwriter, furnished by Sprech Media. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Anger, but not because of the content of the story. I'm mad because I'm fairly certain this is not a memoir, is not historical fact, and is most likely is a fictional story in which none of the people and events are real. Early on in the book, I noticed that there was no reference to specific divisions, regiments or locations. That's pinged my internal "BS" meter. The author said the story took place in October 1944 and from his description, he faced IS-3 tanks. the IS-3 didn't make an appearance on the battlefield until the last weeks of the war in April 1945. That's pinged my internal "BS" meter some more. The "author" is a Tiger tank driver that can apparently see every single detail of a battle from his driver position in the Tiger. If you've never seen the driver position of a Tiger, Google it. The vision slit is very small and provides a *very* narrow field of view. In fact, a Tiger driver cannot effectively drive in battle without commands and directions from the tank commander, who has a better view from the command position in the turret, but by no means could the commander be able to provide even a partial description of the battle occurring around the tank as Faust did. The description Faust gives of battles occurring around him are so detailed, it's as if he were either a field grade officer, directing the battle and observing results, or an omnipotent being, floating over the battlefield seeing and experiencing everything. I find it VERY hard to believe that he (if he is even a real person), an enlisted man in the driver seat of a Tiger, saw a tenth of what he described. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hal-Moore-Audiobook/B06X9G6Y2R Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hal Moore Subtitle: A Soldier Onceand Always Author: Mike Guardia Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie We Were Soldiers. In this biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America's true military heroes. A 1945 graduate of West Point, Moore's first combats occurred during the Korean War, where he fought in the battles of Old Baldy, T-Bone, and Pork Chop Hill. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, Moore commanded the First Battalion of the Seventh Cavalry in the first full-fledged battle between US and North Vietnamese regulars. Drastically outnumbered and nearly overrun, Moore led from the front, and though losing 79 soldiers, accounted for 1,200 of the enemy before the communists withdrew. This battle pioneered the use of "air mobile infantry" - delivering troops into battle via helicopter - which became the staple of US operations for the remainder of the war. He later wrote of his experiences in the best-selling book We Were Soldiers Once...and Young. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Guardia) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:57:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hal-Moore-Audiobook/B06X9G6Y2R thebookvoice.com 05:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hal Moore Subtitle: A Soldier Onceand Always Author: Mike Guardia Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie We Were Soldiers. In this biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America's true military heroes. A 1945 graduate of West Point, Moore's first combats occurred during the Korean War, where he fought in the battles of Old Baldy, T-Bone, and Pork Chop Hill. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, Moore commanded the First Battalion of the Seventh Cavalry in the first full-fledged battle between US and North Vietnamese regulars. Drastically outnumbered and nearly overrun, Moore led from the front, and though losing 79 soldiers, accounted for 1,200 of the enemy before the communists withdrew. This battle pioneered the use of "air mobile infantry" - delivering troops into battle via helicopter - which became the staple of US operations for the remainder of the war. He later wrote of his experiences in the best-selling book We Were Soldiers Once...and Young. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hal Moore Subtitle: A Soldier Onceand Always Author: Mike Guardia Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie We Were Soldiers. In this biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America's true military heroes. A 1945 graduate of West Point, Moore's first combats occurred during the Korean War, where he fought in the battles of Old Baldy, T-Bone, and Pork Chop Hill. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, Moore commanded the First Battalion of the Seventh Cavalry in the first full-fledged battle between US and North Vietnamese regulars. Drastically outnumbered and nearly overrun, Moore led from the front, and though losing 79 soldiers, accounted for 1,200 of the enemy before the communists withdrew. This battle pioneered the use of "air mobile infantry" - delivering troops into battle via helicopter - which became the staple of US operations for the remainder of the war. He later wrote of his experiences in the best-selling book We Were Soldiers Once...and Young. Members Reviews: Hal Moore: A Soldier Once . . . And Always The true story of Hal; Moore rivals, "It doesn't take a Hero" the book written by General Norman Schwarzkopf. Hal Moore describes the details of both the Korean and Vietnam war and the issues with taking an objective. loosing many men and then giving up the objective due to political influence in both wars. His earlier life as a West Point plebe and subsequent rise to 3 star general is very interesting reading. The description of the La Drang valley fight early in the Vietnam war was spot on, as I was in country at the time having served 2 tours in Vietnam. it was later made into a movie with Mel Gibson, "We were Soldiers." He accurately describes the life of one of the greats soldiers of all times Command Sergeant Major Plumley. Hal Moore could have easily put on a 4th star if he hadn't taken the option to retire after 32 years. There is a great picture of Plumley and Moore standing together in full dress as they were old men on line. Read the book, it is great!! L Lee Parmeter Author Not my normal genre, but glad I read it! This book covers a time period that I was not really familiar with and through Hal Moore I learned those qualities that I hope still are being taught to those who serve our country. In fact, they are qualities that set an example for me as an individual also. In reading this account I got a sense of how important it is to have the commander in chief of our military (The president of The United States) a person with integrity who regards each individual serving our country as too valuable to be lost at a negotiation table or used as pawns on a chessboard so to speak. There were times during the battles discussed when the higher powers dictated a certain area was to be taken or the frontline in a battle was to be moved to a certain point, which our soldiers then did their utmost to follow those orders - even at the lose of precious human life, only to later have it then seemingly lose its importance. Situations like that certainly give me pause as to the motivating factor behind the initial decision. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Where-the-Wind-Leads-Audiobook/B00JJS1LZ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Wind Leads Subtitle: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption Author: Vinh Chung Narrator: Josh Aaron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Through a series of miraculous events, a Chinese family, living in Vietnam, joins the ranks of "boat people" and overcomes oppressive struggles to raise its children in the foreign culture of America. At three years of age Vinh Chung and his family of 10 fled communist oppression in Vietnam. As legendary "boat people" they were attacked twice by Thai pirates and left for dead, adrift on the South China Sea. A World Vision mercy ship stumbled across them and rescued them, eventually relocating them to the tough frontier town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, where they faced poverty, ethnic discrimination, and an almost insurmountable language barrier. The Chung family's inspirational story, as told by Vinh Chung, offers fascinating insights into Asian traditions as it gives the account of three remarkable women who shaped the lives of Vinh and his father. From one dream and a series of providential encounters, to a life of perseverance, sacrifice, and a new faith in God, Vinh excelled and eventually graduated from Harvard Medical School. He and his siblings hold five master's degrees and five doctorates. This is Vinh's family's extraordinary journey. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vinh Chung) Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:59:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Where-the-Wind-Leads-Audiobook/B00JJS1LZ2 thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Wind Leads Subtitle: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption Author: Vinh Chung Narrator: Josh Aaron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Through a series of miraculous events, a Chinese family, living in Vietnam, joins the ranks of "boat people" and overcomes oppressive struggles to raise its children in the foreign culture of America. At three years of age Vinh Chung and his family of 10 fled communist oppression in Vietnam. As legendary "boat people" they were attacked twice by Thai pirates and left for dead, adrift on the South China Sea. A World Vision mercy ship stumbled across them and rescued them, eventually relocating them to the tough frontier town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, where they faced poverty, ethnic discrimination, and an almost insurmountable language barrier. The Chung family's inspirational story, as told by Vinh Chung, offers fascinating insights into Asian traditions as it gives the account of three remarkable women who shaped the lives of Vinh and his father. From one dream and a series of providential encounters, to a life of perseverance, sacrifice, and a new faith in God, Vinh excelled and eventually graduated from Harvard Medical School. He and his siblings hold five master's degrees and five doctorates. This is Vinh's family's extraordinary journey. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Wind Leads Subtitle: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption Author: Vinh Chung Narrator: Josh Aaron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Through a series of miraculous events, a Chinese family, living in Vietnam, joins the ranks of "boat people" and overcomes oppressive struggles to raise its children in the foreign culture of America. At three years of age Vinh Chung and his family of 10 fled communist oppression in Vietnam. As legendary "boat people" they were attacked twice by Thai pirates and left for dead, adrift on the South China Sea. A World Vision mercy ship stumbled across them and rescued them, eventually relocating them to the tough frontier town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, where they faced poverty, ethnic discrimination, and an almost insurmountable language barrier. The Chung family's inspirational story, as told by Vinh Chung, offers fascinating insights into Asian traditions as it gives the account of three remarkable women who shaped the lives of Vinh and his father. From one dream and a series of providential encounters, to a life of perseverance, sacrifice, and a new faith in God, Vinh excelled and eventually graduated from Harvard Medical School. He and his siblings hold five master's degrees and five doctorates. This is Vinh's family's extraordinary journey. Members Reviews: My favorite book of all time! This inspiring and remarkable story has so much to offer: wisdom, perspective, inspiration and wonder. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be amazed. We listened to this story on the way to school every day, and my teenagers learned so much about their lives and the lives of refugees. I highly recommend this book to any parents who want their kids to grow up with an understanding of what it's like to be a refugee, and what it truly means to be an American. Love love love!!!!!!!! Everyone needs to read this book!!!!! It is a must read! If you were at least a teenager in the 70's you remember the boat people but the story behind the headlines is so much more. The message at the end is SO IMPORTANT! timely reminderthat we are our brothers keeper This demonstrates that God's family and the church are still to care for the widow, the orphan and the alien. The Church is still the first and best resonse. Vinh Chung's powerful "parallel world" doesn't cast guilt, but the unfathomable will of the Lord and the Grace that binds humanity. This tale of the Vietnamese boat people and how they became Americans despite all obstacles, challenges us against the backdrop of those that did not make it. The challenge can be made today for those still trying to make it, as The Shepherd still seeks one lost sheep P.S. Tim Downs: Is it not time to revive the Bugman? Terrific story Where does Where the Wind Leads rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is right at the top. It was so interesting. What did you like best about this story? I liked learning about the history of Vietnam and the boat people and their struggles to overcome. What about Josh Aarons performance did you like? He was easy to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Holiday-in-North-Korea-Audiobook/B01CTAE0FO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Holiday in North Korea Subtitle: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth Author: Wendy E. Simmons Narrator: Jeena Yi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in. In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it's never been seen before. Even though it's the scariest place on Earth, somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor at the border. But Wendy's initial amusement and bewilderment soon turned to frustration and growing paranoia. Before long she learned the essential conundrum of "tourism" in North Korea: Travel is truly a love affair. But, just like love, it's a two-way street. And North Korea deprives you of all this. They want you to fall in love with the singular vision of the country they're willing to show you and nothing more. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wendy E. Simmons) Tue, 03 May 2016 12:17:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Holiday-in-North-Korea-Audiobook/B01CTAE0FO thebookvoice.com 04:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Holiday in North Korea Subtitle: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth Author: Wendy E. Simmons Narrator: Jeena Yi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in. In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it's never been seen before. Even though it's the scariest place on Earth, somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor at the border. But Wendy's initial amusement and bewilderment soon turned to frustration and growing paranoia. Before long she learned the essential conundrum of "tourism" in North Korea: Travel is truly a love affair. But, just like love, it's a two-way street. And North Korea deprives you of all this. They want you to fall in love with the singular vision of the country they're willing to show you and nothing more. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself. 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/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Holiday in North Korea Subtitle: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth Author: Wendy E. Simmons Narrator: Jeena Yi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in. In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it's never been seen before. Even though it's the scariest place on Earth, somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor at the border. But Wendy's initial amusement and bewilderment soon turned to frustration and growing paranoia. Before long she learned the essential conundrum of "tourism" in North Korea: Travel is truly a love affair. But, just like love, it's a two-way street. And North Korea deprives you of all this. They want you to fall in love with the singular vision of the country they're willing to show you and nothing more. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Hilarious Yet Real What made the experience of listening to My Holiday in North Korea the most enjoyable? Simultaneously hilarious and sad. You can't help but laugh out loud at the paradoxical nature of the country and it was interesting to see things from the perspective of a curious westerner (unlike most books about North Korea which are written by or about DPRK defectors). With her first world perspective being so similar to my own it felt as if I was actually there with her, which made it even more hilarious because her reactions and responses were so similar to my own as I read. I also like the way she researched the nonsense they told her and matter-of-factly dropped side notes of the actual truths throughout the book. Who was your favorite character and why? Fresh handler was my favorite character. Her innocence in comparison to other characters such as older handler was refreshing. She wasn't completely consumed by the propaganda and seemed genuinely interested in the outside world What does Jeena Yi bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Personality. She gave emotion to each line of the book allowing me to feel the emotions from sarcasm to confusion of Ms. Simmons as she told her story Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a lot. But underneath each laugh was a somber reality that is North Korea Any additional comments? Unfortunately, despite her hilariously entertaining accounts of her experience, it is impossible to avoid coming back to the reality that this is life for North Koreans and they don't have other options. They are prisoners in their own homes and what we are allowed to see and laugh about in this book is the "good", choreographed side of the country, the rest is far worse and the strong desire to want to help them will inevitably sneak up on you at the end of every page. Nevertheless, she does a great job of depicting the Kim regime's big bad propaganda machine. Alice parts roll my eyes. Any additional comments? I liked the overall story, as I love reading all stories from NK. I did NOT like the Alice quotes at all. I rolled my eyes every time they came up. The quotes were just interruption, breaking the pace of the story that I liked to hear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Showboat-Audiobook/B01LWK725I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showboat Subtitle: The Life of Kobe Bryant Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP; and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan on the court. The debate about whether he achieved that is a furious one - but Kobe has surpassed Jordan on the all-time scoring list and has only one less championship than Jordan (five to Jordan's six). The Lakers are the flashiest team in all of sports, and the context in which Bryant played is salacious and exciting. Provocative stories mixed with good old fashioned basketball reporting make for a riveting and essential listen for any hoops fan. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "With surgical precision, Roland Lazenby expertly dissects the life of this generation's most fascinating basketball player. What made Kobe Bryant tick so loud for so long? Lazenby shows you with a tour de force in reporting and an intimate inspection at Bryant's trials, accomplishments and tribulations." (Jonathan Abrams, author of Boys Among Men) "A lot has been written about arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, but Roland Lazenby's Michael Jordan: The Life is easily the definitive version. The journalist has covered Jordan's career for nearly thirty years and his knowledge of the game and of this miraculous player shows in what is one of the best sports biographies in years." (Parade) "Engaging.... Lazenby, author of Michael Jordan: The Life, turns his eye to another basketball legend: the recently retired Kobe Bryant." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roland Lazenby) Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:60:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Showboat-Audiobook/B01LWK725I thebookvoice.com 22:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showboat Subtitle: The Life of Kobe Bryant Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP; and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan on the court. The debate about whether he achieved that is a furious one - but Kobe has surpassed Jordan on the all-time scoring list and has only one less championship than Jordan (five to Jordan's six). The Lakers are the flashiest team in all of sports, and the context in which Bryant played is salacious and exciting. Provocative stories mixed with good old fashioned basketball reporting make for a riveting and essential listen for any hoops fan. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "With surgical precision, Roland Lazenby expertly dissects the life of this generation's most fascinating basketball player. What made Kobe Bryant tick so loud for so long? Lazenby shows you with a tour de force in reporting and an intimate inspection at Bryant's trials, accomplishments and tribulations." (Jonathan Abrams, author of Boys Among Men) "A lot has been written about arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, but Roland Lazenby's Michael Jordan: The Life is easily the definitive version. The journalist has covered Jordan's career for nearly thirty years and his knowledge of the game and of this miraculous player shows in what is one of the best sports biographies in years." (Parade) "Engaging.... Lazenby, author of Michael Jordan: The Life, turns his eye to another basketball legend: the recently retired Kobe Bryant." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showboat Subtitle: The Life of Kobe Bryant Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP; and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan on the court. The debate about whether he achieved that is a furious one - but Kobe has surpassed Jordan on the all-time scoring list and has only one less championship than Jordan (five to Jordan's six). The Lakers are the flashiest team in all of sports, and the context in which Bryant played is salacious and exciting. Provocative stories mixed with good old fashioned basketball reporting make for a riveting and essential listen for any hoops fan. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "With surgical precision, Roland Lazenby expertly dissects the life of this generation's most fascinating basketball player. What made Kobe Bryant tick so loud for so long? Lazenby shows you with a tour de force in reporting and an intimate inspection at Bryant's trials, accomplishments and tribulations." (Jonathan Abrams, author of Boys Among Men) "A lot has been written about arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, but Roland Lazenby's Michael Jordan: The Life is easily the definitive version. The journalist has covered Jordan's career for nearly thirty years and his knowledge of the game and of this miraculous player shows in what is one of the best sports biographies in years." (Parade) "Engaging.... Lazenby, author of Michael Jordan: The Life, turns his eye to another basketball legend: the recently retired Kobe Bryant." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: The legend I wanted to read this book because I know so little about Kobe even though I followed his entire career. This book is very detailed from his mother and father, Kobe as a child, all the way up to to when he retired. You can tell they can't say anything bad because Kobe wouldn't approve it but there is definitely some stories they left out about Kobe. they only kept in the good stuff he did. they even made the rape case not sound that bad in this book. Only for a die hard NBA/Lakers fan I had been hoping for more insight into Kobe as an athlete, but what I found instead was a book about his father's life followed by a lot of specific scores and games during his career as a Laker and a background on Adidas. The narrator was great, but just not what I had hoped for. The Definition of Confidence. This book was a great prospective into the world Kobe's work ethic, determination, and unwavering confidence. The author did a fantastic job gathering information from the people that lived it and experienced these events in real time. The narrator did an excellent job over the course of the hours giving an enthusiastic performance. Thanks Kobe Bean Bryant! Focus and Determination! Loved it! If not the Greatest Laker, definitely on the Lakers Mount Rushmore!! Thanks Kobe for the memories!! In my opinion better than Jordan. Well done, if a little heavy on the Jellybean... Great narration HEAVY on the Jellybean Bryant backstory. But once it gets rolling on the actual Kobe stuff, well worth it https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Clothes-Make-the-Girl-Look-Fat-Audiobook/B07663X6RV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? Subtitle: Adventures and Agonies in Fashion Author: Brittany Gibbons Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In a sartorial follow-up to her hilarious memoir in stories, Fat Girl Walking, Internet personality Brittany Gibbons once again deep dives into the world of the plus size woman, this time chronicling her love/hate (but mostly hate) relationship with fashion. From Pinterest boards and Instagram posts to shop windows and ad campaigns, fashion is everywhere. We shop and dress for practical reasons like job interviews or to make a good impression at the board meeting. We shop and dress for more adventurous reasons - for dates, to woo a lover, to catch someone's eye. Clothes are armor for women, and we wrap a lot of meaning in what we choose to wear. As plus-size spokesmodel and blogger Brittany Gibbons knows, what we choose to wear is especially important, and especially emotional, for curvy women. This isn't only because curvy women feel underrepresented and underserved by the fashion world. For the curvy woman who struggles with feelings of self-worth and a lack of confidence, the feeling of "why bother" can come crashing in. You can't help but think, Wouldn't leggings and a slouchy sweater just be easier? Especially when we, like every other woman on the planet, are facing greater, real-life obstacles like raising kids, attending college, keeping your marriage together, paying bills, and a myriad of other daily struggles. Everyone has those days where they hate their body, they hate their clothes, but self-confidence and strength can come from a great outfit. Brittany is determined to help women, curvy and otherwise, embrace fashion and all the bumps and lumps that come with it. In this "overdue love letter" to her body, Brittany delves into the hilarity and the humility of her quest to find her own personal style - to break out of a rut of maternity underwear and men's undershirts once and for all. From wardrobe malfunctions to fashion advice to mom bodies and the perfect pose, The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? is the empowered battle cry all women deserve. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brittany Gibbons) Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:32:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Clothes-Make-the-Girl-Look-Fat-Audiobook/B07663X6RV thebookvoice.com 05:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? Subtitle: Adventures and Agonies in Fashion Author: Brittany Gibbons Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In a sartorial follow-up to her hilarious memoir in stories, Fat Girl Walking, Internet personality Brittany Gibbons once again deep dives into the world of the plus size woman, this time chronicling her love/hate (but mostly hate) relationship with fashion. From Pinterest boards and Instagram posts to shop windows and ad campaigns, fashion is everywhere. We shop and dress for practical reasons like job interviews or to make a good impression at the board meeting. We shop and dress for more adventurous reasons - for dates, to woo a lover, to catch someone's eye. Clothes are armor for women, and we wrap a lot of meaning in what we choose to wear. As plus-size spokesmodel and blogger Brittany Gibbons knows, what we choose to wear is especially important, and especially emotional, for curvy women. This isn't only because curvy women feel underrepresented and underserved by the fashion world. For the curvy woman who struggles with feelings of self-worth and a lack of confidence, the feeling of "why bother" can come crashing in. You can't help but think, Wouldn't leggings and a slouchy sweater just be easier? Especially when we, like every other woman on the planet, are facing greater, real-life obstacles like raising kids, attending college, keeping your marriage together, paying bills, and a myriad of other daily struggles. Everyone has those days where they hate their body, they hate their clothes, but self-confidence and strength can come from a great outfit. Brittany is determined to help women, curvy and otherwise, embrace fashion and all the bumps and lumps that come with it. In this "overdue love letter" to her body, Brittany delves into the hilarity and the humility of her quest to find her own personal style - to break out of a rut of maternity underwear and men's undershirts once and for all. From wardrobe malfunctions to fashion advice to mom bodies and the perfect pose, The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? is the empowered battle cry all women deserve. 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/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? Subtitle: Adventures and Agonies in Fashion Author: Brittany Gibbons Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In a sartorial follow-up to her hilarious memoir in stories, Fat Girl Walking, Internet personality Brittany Gibbons once again deep dives into the world of the plus size woman, this time chronicling her love/hate (but mostly hate) relationship with fashion. From Pinterest boards and Instagram posts to shop windows and ad campaigns, fashion is everywhere. We shop and dress for practical reasons like job interviews or to make a good impression at the board meeting. We shop and dress for more adventurous reasons - for dates, to woo a lover, to catch someone's eye. Clothes are armor for women, and we wrap a lot of meaning in what we choose to wear. As plus-size spokesmodel and blogger Brittany Gibbons knows, what we choose to wear is especially important, and especially emotional, for curvy women. This isn't only because curvy women feel underrepresented and underserved by the fashion world. For the curvy woman who struggles with feelings of self-worth and a lack of confidence, the feeling of "why bother" can come crashing in. You can't help but think, Wouldn't leggings and a slouchy sweater just be easier? Especially when we, like every other woman on the planet, are facing greater, real-life obstacles like raising kids, attending college, keeping your marriage together, paying bills, and a myriad of other daily struggles. Everyone has those days where they hate their body, they hate their clothes, but self-confidence and strength can come from a great outfit. Brittany is determined to help women, curvy and otherwise, embrace fashion and all the bumps and lumps that come with it. In this "overdue love letter" to her body, Brittany delves into the hilarity and the humility of her quest to find her own personal style - to break out of a rut of maternity underwear and men's undershirts once and for all. From wardrobe malfunctions to fashion advice to mom bodies and the perfect pose, The Clothes Make the Girl (Look Fat)? is the empowered battle cry all women deserve. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Amazing book! I loved this book, I laughed and cried. Thanks Brittany for giving the(big)little women a voice. Everyone else- listen to this book! You will not be disappointed! love this book! love how real, genuine and relatable this book is! good read for anyone and everyone :) The Most Amazing This book was Wonderful from start to finish. The many relationships the author share is inspirational, with her husband, strangers, and her mother. I love how it made me feel and love how the author makes me feel we are friends. Thank you Brittany Gibbons! The struggle is real, and your words inspire a greater self confidence in me that I couldnt imagine. From the first time I read your words, to this book, youve taught me to learn to love myself for who I am and not what I think I look like. To potential readers/listeners; if you get it, these words will inspire you. For those of you who wont get it, these words will hopefully teach you to try to not be a giant prick. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Admissions-Audiobook/B075X2FNFD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Admissions Subtitle: Life as a Brain Surgeon Author: Henry Marsh Narrator: Henry Marsh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author An international best seller Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical front line. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Following the publication of his celebrated New York Times best seller Do No Harm, Marsh retired from his full-time job in England to work pro bono in Ukraine and Nepal. In Admissions he describes the difficulties of working in these troubled, impoverished countries and the further insights it has given him into the practice of medicine. Marsh also faces up to the burden of responsibility that can come with trying to reduce human suffering. Unearthing memories of his early days as a medical student and the experiences that shaped him as a young surgeon, he explores the difficulties of a profession that deals in probabilities rather than certainties and where the overwhelming urge to prolong life can come at a tragic cost for patients and those who love them. Reflecting on what 40 years of handling the human brain has taught him, Marsh finds a different purpose in life as he approaches the end of his professional career and a fresh understanding of what matters to us all in the end. Critic Reviews: "Consistently entertaining.... Honesty is abundantly apparent here - a quality as rare and commendable in elite surgeons as one suspects it is in memoirists." ( The Guardian) "Disarmingly frank storytelling...his reflections on death and dying equal those in Atul Gawande's excellent Being Mortal." ( The Economist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Marsh) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 19:24:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Admissions-Audiobook/B075X2FNFD thebookvoice.com 07:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Admissions Subtitle: Life as a Brain Surgeon Author: Henry Marsh Narrator: Henry Marsh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author An international best seller Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical front line. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Following the publication of his celebrated New York Times best seller Do No Harm, Marsh retired from his full-time job in England to work pro bono in Ukraine and Nepal. In Admissions he describes the difficulties of working in these troubled, impoverished countries and the further insights it has given him into the practice of medicine. Marsh also faces up to the burden of responsibility that can come with trying to reduce human suffering. Unearthing memories of his early days as a medical student and the experiences that shaped him as a young surgeon, he explores the difficulties of a profession that deals in probabilities rather than certainties and where the overwhelming urge to prolong life can come at a tragic cost for patients and those who love them. Reflecting on what 40 years of handling the human brain has taught him, Marsh finds a different purpose in life as he approaches the end of his professional career and a fresh understanding of what matters to us all in the end. Critic Reviews: "Consistently entertaining.... Honesty is abundantly apparent here - a quality as rare and commendable in elite surgeons as one suspects it is in memoirists." ( The Guardian) "Disarmingly frank storytelling...his reflections on death and dying equal those in Atul Gawande's excellent Being Mortal." ( The Economist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Admissions Subtitle: Life as a Brain Surgeon Author: Henry Marsh Narrator: Henry Marsh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author An international best seller Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical front line. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Following the publication of his celebrated New York Times best seller Do No Harm, Marsh retired from his full-time job in England to work pro bono in Ukraine and Nepal. In Admissions he describes the difficulties of working in these troubled, impoverished countries and the further insights it has given him into the practice of medicine. Marsh also faces up to the burden of responsibility that can come with trying to reduce human suffering. Unearthing memories of his early days as a medical student and the experiences that shaped him as a young surgeon, he explores the difficulties of a profession that deals in probabilities rather than certainties and where the overwhelming urge to prolong life can come at a tragic cost for patients and those who love them. Reflecting on what 40 years of handling the human brain has taught him, Marsh finds a different purpose in life as he approaches the end of his professional career and a fresh understanding of what matters to us all in the end. Critic Reviews: "Consistently entertaining.... Honesty is abundantly apparent here - a quality as rare and commendable in elite surgeons as one suspects it is in memoirists." ( The Guardian) "Disarmingly frank storytelling...his reflections on death and dying equal those in Atul Gawande's excellent Being Mortal." ( The Economist) Members Reviews: Great book I enjoyed the candor of the authorand very well read also. There was a very nice mix of medical, human and natural beauty. Another wonderful book I really enjoyed Do No Harm and was pleased to find that Mr Marsh had written - and narrated! - another book. His autobiographical storytelling style reminds me a bit of James Herriot. This follow up did not disappoint. We hear about more of his interesting cases and patient stories and his own thoughts and feelings relating to those cases, and learn about Nepal, and what happened in Ukraine. Perhaps because its exactly what Id like to do myself, I found myself wishing for a picture or two of the little cottage by the canal that the author is renovating (impractical for an audiobook :-) ) My Favorite of 2017! Thoughtful and honest about his failures and successes as a surgeon and unfailingly compassionate toward his patients. Narration by the author is a plus. Enjoyed all the idiosyncrasies of British pronunciation! Loved the book, but hated the narration. The book was great, but the narration was done by an old man, and was very hard to understand due to hoarseness .. As a non native english speaker I never had difficult in an audiobook, but this book I almost stopped and returned due to this ..I understand the point of having an old man narrating a book of lifetime stories, but it should be easier - I could not listen to this in any noisy environment because it was impossible to understand .. Sad that such a good book was narrated so poorly .. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Texas-Blood-Audiobook/B07663X62Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas Blood Subtitle: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands Author: Roger D. Hodge Narrator: Roger D. Hodge Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Ian Frazier's Great Plains, and as vivid as the work of Cormac McCarthy, an intoxicating, singularly illuminating history of the Texas borderlands from their settlement through seven generations of Roger D. Hodge's ranching family. What brought the author's family to Texas? What is it about Texas that for centuries has exerted a powerful allure for adventurers and scoundrels, dreamers and desperate souls, outlaws and outliers? In search of answers, Hodge travels across his home state - which he loves and hates in shifting measure - tracing the wanderings of his ancestors into forgotten histories along vanished roads. Here is an unsentimental, keenly insightful attempt to grapple with all that makes Texas so magical, punishing, and polarizing. Here is a spellbindingly evocative portrait of the borderlands - with its brutal history of colonization, conquest, and genocide; where stories of death and drugs and desperation play out daily. And here is a contemplation of what it means that the ranching industry that has sustained families like Hodge's for almost two centuries is quickly fading away, taking with it a part of our larger, deep-rooted cultural inheritance. A wholly original fusion of memoir and history - as piercing as it is elegiac - Texas Blood is a triumph. Critic Reviews: "Hypnotically written, deeply researched, profoundly elegiac - the adverbs pile up, and with good reason. Roger D. Hodge has written a wonderful book about our most vexed and peculiarly American state, with an eye for detail and anecdote that's as loving as it is merciless." (Tom Bissell, author of Apostle) "Texas Blood blends the personal and the historical to create a vivid portrait of a place unable to transcend its violent past. Roger D. Hodge is a very gifted writer, and he tells his story with the energy of a perfectly paced novel." (Ron Rash, author of Serena) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger D. Hodge) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 20:30:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Texas-Blood-Audiobook/B07663X62Y thebookvoice.com 11:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas Blood Subtitle: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands Author: Roger D. Hodge Narrator: Roger D. Hodge Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Ian Frazier's Great Plains, and as vivid as the work of Cormac McCarthy, an intoxicating, singularly illuminating history of the Texas borderlands from their settlement through seven generations of Roger D. Hodge's ranching family. What brought the author's family to Texas? What is it about Texas that for centuries has exerted a powerful allure for adventurers and scoundrels, dreamers and desperate souls, outlaws and outliers? In search of answers, Hodge travels across his home state - which he loves and hates in shifting measure - tracing the wanderings of his ancestors into forgotten histories along vanished roads. Here is an unsentimental, keenly insightful attempt to grapple with all that makes Texas so magical, punishing, and polarizing. Here is a spellbindingly evocative portrait of the borderlands - with its brutal history of colonization, conquest, and genocide; where stories of death and drugs and desperation play out daily. And here is a contemplation of what it means that the ranching industry that has sustained families like Hodge's for almost two centuries is quickly fading away, taking with it a part of our larger, deep-rooted cultural inheritance. A wholly original fusion of memoir and history - as piercing as it is elegiac - Texas Blood is a triumph. Critic Reviews: "Hypnotically written, deeply researched, profoundly elegiac - the adverbs pile up, and with good reason. Roger D. Hodge has written a wonderful book about our most vexed and peculiarly American state, with an eye for detail and anecdote that's as loving as it is merciless." (Tom Bissell, author of Apostle) "Texas Blood blends the personal and the historical to create a vivid portrait of a place unable to transcend its violent past. Roger D. Hodge is a very gifted writer, and he tells his story with the energy of a perfectly paced novel." (Ron Rash, author of Serena) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas Blood Subtitle: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands Author: Roger D. Hodge Narrator: Roger D. Hodge Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Ian Frazier's Great Plains, and as vivid as the work of Cormac McCarthy, an intoxicating, singularly illuminating history of the Texas borderlands from their settlement through seven generations of Roger D. Hodge's ranching family. What brought the author's family to Texas? What is it about Texas that for centuries has exerted a powerful allure for adventurers and scoundrels, dreamers and desperate souls, outlaws and outliers? In search of answers, Hodge travels across his home state - which he loves and hates in shifting measure - tracing the wanderings of his ancestors into forgotten histories along vanished roads. Here is an unsentimental, keenly insightful attempt to grapple with all that makes Texas so magical, punishing, and polarizing. Here is a spellbindingly evocative portrait of the borderlands - with its brutal history of colonization, conquest, and genocide; where stories of death and drugs and desperation play out daily. And here is a contemplation of what it means that the ranching industry that has sustained families like Hodge's for almost two centuries is quickly fading away, taking with it a part of our larger, deep-rooted cultural inheritance. A wholly original fusion of memoir and history - as piercing as it is elegiac - Texas Blood is a triumph. Critic Reviews: "Hypnotically written, deeply researched, profoundly elegiac - the adverbs pile up, and with good reason. Roger D. Hodge has written a wonderful book about our most vexed and peculiarly American state, with an eye for detail and anecdote that's as loving as it is merciless." (Tom Bissell, author of Apostle) "Texas Blood blends the personal and the historical to create a vivid portrait of a place unable to transcend its violent past. Roger D. Hodge is a very gifted writer, and he tells his story with the energy of a perfectly paced novel." (Ron Rash, author of Serena) Members Reviews: This was a great read. I went out to west Texas to ... This was a great read. I went out to west Texas to Big Bend for the first time about a year ago and this book gave a lot of great information and history about the area. It was nice to get the history from someone whose family had been there for generations. I recognized most of the places the author described, the book is well written and compelling. I want to go back to West Texas as soon as I can with this book as a tour guide. Five Stars Thank you Interesting book Interesting book. History, personal accounts, novel, or all three My apologies to Amazon and readers for my delay on this one. I had two eye surgeries this summer. Still have problems reading printed pages - even with a magnifier. I found Texas Blood a fascinating read. Itâs historical research, family history and a heavy but simple almost novel style writing which needs a number of readings to finish. The author is a true Texan who left for college and rarely looked back. Heâs out for his adult life and returns later in life to fill in the blanks and put his story together. Each chapter is almost a act in itself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Anticancer-Audiobook/B002V5J2YW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anticancer Subtitle: A New Way of Life Author: David Servan-Schrieber Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Combining memoir with a clear explanation of what makes cancer cells thrive and what inhibits them, and describing both conventional and alternative ways to slow and prevent cancer, Anticancer is revolutionary in its clarity. It is a moving story of a doctor's inner and outer search for healing; radical in its discussion of the environment, lifestyle, and trauma; and inspiring and cautionary in its certainty that cancer cells lie dormant in all of us - and we all must care for the "terrain" in which they exist. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Servan-Schrieber) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:40:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Anticancer-Audiobook/B002V5J2YW thebookvoice.com 08:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anticancer Subtitle: A New Way of Life Author: David Servan-Schrieber Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Combining memoir with a clear explanation of what makes cancer cells thrive and what inhibits them, and describing both conventional and alternative ways to slow and prevent cancer, Anticancer is revolutionary in its clarity. It is a moving story of a doctor's inner and outer search for healing; radical in its discussion of the environment, lifestyle, and trauma; and inspiring and cautionary in its certainty that cancer cells lie dormant in all of us - and we all must care for the "terrain" in which they exist. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anticancer Subtitle: A New Way of Life Author: David Servan-Schrieber Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Combining memoir with a clear explanation of what makes cancer cells thrive and what inhibits them, and describing both conventional and alternative ways to slow and prevent cancer, Anticancer is revolutionary in its clarity. It is a moving story of a doctor's inner and outer search for healing; radical in its discussion of the environment, lifestyle, and trauma; and inspiring and cautionary in its certainty that cancer cells lie dormant in all of us - and we all must care for the "terrain" in which they exist. Members Reviews: Must Read for anyone with cancer concerns Very well done. It provides valuable information on how to prevent and treat cancer. It's written to easily understand and read well. The information will give the reader a sense of control and positive steps to help yourself beat this disease. It still recommends following your doctors recommended treatment. Among its' contents are lifestyle changes including stress reduction, avoidance of toxic products, positive mental outlook, and how very important your diet is. He shows research on how effective these really are. He gives guidance on all these topics plus more. Don't forget to download the written guide of recommendations. A real bonus. Interesting and Potential Life Saving Listen Bounces back & forth between the author's battle with cancer & ways you can prevent or retard the growth of cancer. It is easy to listen to & provides reasons behind the recommendations. By making a few small changes in diet and lifestyle, you can reap huge rewards. The only difficult part to listen to is the charts, so be sure to down load the "Accompanying Reference Guide" under the Publisher's Summary. It contains the charts. (Kudos to the publisher for including this with the audiobook.) One of the most moving books I have ever read This is a book about life, death, and transformation. It is about loss, love, and joy, so deeply written, so well expressed. It will change your life on many levels. It is to be listened to again and again. Thank you Dr. Sevan-Schrieber for sharing yourself and sharing your journey, for sharing your new found wisdoms and knowledge. I am forever grateful for these gifts. Wonderful, Empowering As a brain cancer patient myself, four and a half years post diagnosis and post brain surgery and four years post follow-up chemothyerapy, I found the entire book quite powerfully insightful and enriching. I would certainly recommened it for anyone either going through the trying experiences surrounding the diagnosis and the treatments of cancer personally or responding to the cancer diagnosis of a friend or fsmily member. Listen to this book!! Don't think this book doesn't apply to you because you don't have cancer. If you're alive, I'd highly recommend that you get familiar with this information - it's important to you and your family ... and especially the kids! I knew a lot of this, but I also learned a lot. My only complaint is that I see the book has been updated, but it appears this is the original version - it's not old by any means, but I do like to keep current =) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Chicken-Soup-for-the-Soul-Think-Positive-Audiobook/B005KBR08Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Subtitle: 101 Inspirational Stories about Counting Your Blessings and Having a Positive Attitude Author: Deborah Norville (foreword), Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark (editor), Jack Canfield Narrator: Jim Bond, Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 101 True Stories about how Positive Thinking can change your life! Everyone needs a little attitude adjustment once in a while, and these amazing true life stories reveal how real people used positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. Youll read stories about how you can: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Norville (foreword)) Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:24:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Chicken-Soup-for-the-Soul-Think-Positive-Audiobook/B005KBR08Y thebookvoice.com 10:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Subtitle: 101 Inspirational Stories about Counting Your Blessings and Having a Positive Attitude Author: Deborah Norville (foreword), Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark (editor), Jack Canfield Narrator: Jim Bond, Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 101 True Stories about how Positive Thinking can change your life! Everyone needs a little attitude adjustment once in a while, and these amazing true life stories reveal how real people used positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. Youll read stories about how you can: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Subtitle: 101 Inspirational Stories about Counting Your Blessings and Having a Positive Attitude Author: Deborah Norville (foreword), Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark (editor), Jack Canfield Narrator: Jim Bond, Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 101 True Stories about how Positive Thinking can change your life! Everyone needs a little attitude adjustment once in a while, and these amazing true life stories reveal how real people used positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. Youll read stories about how you can: Members Reviews: Great read! This is a great book to have and listen to over a period of time or all at once like you would read any other book. The stories were inspiring and uplifting and on dark days it was a great reminder to be grateful for everything you have. Not my favorite Chicken Soup What did you like best about Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive? What did you like least? Was disppointed on the chosen short stories. I own nearly all of this series from Jack Canfield. Not his best book. :-( What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The encouragement for breast cancer. Life is truly a beautiful thing! This book reminds us to treasure our lives. Life is extraordinarily beautiful to all of us who choose to live. :) heartwarming Narrators were excellent. Great book for my commute to work. Stories were up lighting and easy to relate to. Loved it This was worth my time! Very uplifting! I would recommend this title to others. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Girls-Auto-Clinic-Glove-Box-Guide-Audiobook/B074Q1WDR4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide Author: Patrice Banks Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A do-it-herself guide to auto maintenance, roadside emergencies and the real scoop on how women can get honest car service at the garage, from engineer turned auto mechanic and award-winning entrepreneur Patrice Banks. Do you feel lost when explaining your car problems to a mechanic? Do you panic when something goes wrong with your ride? Have you felt like you were being overcharged or pressured into unnecessary add-ons at the auto shop? Fear no more: The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide has got your back. So many women feel powerless, nervous, or embarrassed when taking our cars in for a repair, and yet we outnumber men both as drivers and as customers at auto repair shops. The time has come for us to grab the wheel and finally take control of our cars. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions, great tips, and lifesaving rules of thumb, The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide will help take away the confusion and mystery surrounding cars and teach women what they need to know about how their cars work and what they need to do to keep them running smoothly. Patrice Banks was once like most of us: a self-professed "auto airhead" who was clueless about car maintenance yet convinced that mechanics were taking advantage of her. Now she's an auto pro devoted to empowering women to learn basic car repairs and knowing what to do in an emergency. So whether you get a flat tire when you're stranded in the middle of nowhere, your car overheats, or a mysterious dashboard light suddenly starts blinking, help is just a reach-in-the-glove-box away. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrice Banks) Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:60:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Girls-Auto-Clinic-Glove-Box-Guide-Audiobook/B074Q1WDR4 thebookvoice.com 06:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide Author: Patrice Banks Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A do-it-herself guide to auto maintenance, roadside emergencies and the real scoop on how women can get honest car service at the garage, from engineer turned auto mechanic and award-winning entrepreneur Patrice Banks. Do you feel lost when explaining your car problems to a mechanic? Do you panic when something goes wrong with your ride? Have you felt like you were being overcharged or pressured into unnecessary add-ons at the auto shop? Fear no more: The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide has got your back. So many women feel powerless, nervous, or embarrassed when taking our cars in for a repair, and yet we outnumber men both as drivers and as customers at auto repair shops. The time has come for us to grab the wheel and finally take control of our cars. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions, great tips, and lifesaving rules of thumb, The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide will help take away the confusion and mystery surrounding cars and teach women what they need to know about how their cars work and what they need to do to keep them running smoothly. Patrice Banks was once like most of us: a self-professed "auto airhead" who was clueless about car maintenance yet convinced that mechanics were taking advantage of her. Now she's an auto pro devoted to empowering women to learn basic car repairs and knowing what to do in an emergency. So whether you get a flat tire when you're stranded in the middle of nowhere, your car overheats, or a mysterious dashboard light suddenly starts blinking, help is just a reach-in-the-glove-box away. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide Author: Patrice Banks Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A do-it-herself guide to auto maintenance, roadside emergencies and the real scoop on how women can get honest car service at the garage, from engineer turned auto mechanic and award-winning entrepreneur Patrice Banks. Do you feel lost when explaining your car problems to a mechanic? Do you panic when something goes wrong with your ride? Have you felt like you were being overcharged or pressured into unnecessary add-ons at the auto shop? Fear no more: The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide has got your back. So many women feel powerless, nervous, or embarrassed when taking our cars in for a repair, and yet we outnumber men both as drivers and as customers at auto repair shops. The time has come for us to grab the wheel and finally take control of our cars. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions, great tips, and lifesaving rules of thumb, The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide will help take away the confusion and mystery surrounding cars and teach women what they need to know about how their cars work and what they need to do to keep them running smoothly. Patrice Banks was once like most of us: a self-professed "auto airhead" who was clueless about car maintenance yet convinced that mechanics were taking advantage of her. Now she's an auto pro devoted to empowering women to learn basic car repairs and knowing what to do in an emergency. So whether you get a flat tire when you're stranded in the middle of nowhere, your car overheats, or a mysterious dashboard light suddenly starts blinking, help is just a reach-in-the-glove-box away. Members Reviews: A MUST read for all women OH MY GOD. This is the book I've needed and wanted! ever since I heard about Patrice I have been so bummed they didn't have anything like this in Canada. I've never felt that confident about cars and as of right now I am looking to get my first car and I know for a fact I would be the kind of woman to avoid mechanics and the alerts on my car for as long as possible just because I feel like I would be getting ripped off or taken advantage of. And I want to take care of my car and have it last as long as possible I haven't yet finished this book but even with the first half its given me a better outlook on what to expect on having my first car, and what to do and felt like no question was a dumb one. I will FOR SURE be buying this to keep in my glove box and to go over as a refresher every once in awhile. I recommend any women young or old to check this book out. It feels really good to be able to rely on yourself for things instead of trying to pass off car issues onto a guy. Five Stars It was a Xmas gift to my daughter, and she loves it. I learned more about cars in the first 5 minutes than what I've learned about cars from 20 + years of driving. Great book. Informative, entertaining, and easy to read. I love the diagrams so you can see what she's talking about. I learned more about cars in the first 5 minutes than what I've learned about cars from 20 + years of driving. I'm now trying to impart this knowledge to my 16 year old son. I don't think men know this stuff, either. OMG this book is everything! It helps me to make better decisions about my car, and keeps me informed when I'm not sure what things are, concerning my car. Dispels the myths, and is written in basic language with some visuals to help guide. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Perfect-Storm-Audiobook/B00JZPVY8S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Storm Subtitle: A True Story of Men Against the Sea Author: Sebastian Junger Narrator: Richard Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Mans struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the worlds most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems. In late October, North Atlantic seas are unpredictable. Still, one last good swordfish catch is a chance to start the winter with a fat wallet. As Captain Billy Tyne steers his 72-foot longboat Andrea Gail toward the Grand Banks, growing weather fronts are moving toward the same waters. The Andrea Gail is sailing into the storm of the century, one with 100 mile per hour winds and waves cresting over 110 feet. As each man on the boat faces this ultimate foe, Sebastian Junger gives the account an immediacy that fills The Perfect Storm with suspense and authenticity. Narrator Richard M. Davidsons reading adds further drama to this unforgettable sea adventure. An interview with the author concludes the audiobook. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sebastian Junger) Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:57:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Perfect-Storm-Audiobook/B00JZPVY8S thebookvoice.com 09:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Storm Subtitle: A True Story of Men Against the Sea Author: Sebastian Junger Narrator: Richard Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Mans struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the worlds most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems. In late October, North Atlantic seas are unpredictable. Still, one last good swordfish catch is a chance to start the winter with a fat wallet. As Captain Billy Tyne steers his 72-foot longboat Andrea Gail toward the Grand Banks, growing weather fronts are moving toward the same waters. The Andrea Gail is sailing into the storm of the century, one with 100 mile per hour winds and waves cresting over 110 feet. As each man on the boat faces this ultimate foe, Sebastian Junger gives the account an immediacy that fills The Perfect Storm with suspense and authenticity. Narrator Richard M. Davidsons reading adds further drama to this unforgettable sea adventure. An interview with the author concludes the audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Storm Subtitle: A True Story of Men Against the Sea Author: Sebastian Junger Narrator: Richard Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Mans struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the worlds most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems. In late October, North Atlantic seas are unpredictable. Still, one last good swordfish catch is a chance to start the winter with a fat wallet. As Captain Billy Tyne steers his 72-foot longboat Andrea Gail toward the Grand Banks, growing weather fronts are moving toward the same waters. The Andrea Gail is sailing into the storm of the century, one with 100 mile per hour winds and waves cresting over 110 feet. As each man on the boat faces this ultimate foe, Sebastian Junger gives the account an immediacy that fills The Perfect Storm with suspense and authenticity. Narrator Richard M. Davidsons reading adds further drama to this unforgettable sea adventure. An interview with the author concludes the audiobook. Members Reviews: Fact is better than Fiction Any additional comments? My favorite thing about Sebastian Junger's book "The Perfect Storm" was that it wasn't fictionalized in any way, which can make the task of reconstructing the last few days of six men on a fishing vessel very difficult. But through a thoughtful examination of the events on and off of the Andrea Gail, Junger recreates the gripping story of what happened in late October 1991. It was known as the Perfect Storm - a freak meteorological marriage of two weather events that culminated in wave heights over 100 feet, sustained winds of 75mph, and over $200 million in damage along the eastern seaboard. Great narration and an interesting, hair-raising story. Riveting Book, Mediocre Narration Would you try another book from Sebastian Junger and/or Richard Davidson? I recommend other work by Sebastian Junger. I would have to take Davidson on a case by case basis. What other book might you compare The Perfect Storm to and why? In the Heart of the Sea for the historic background to Atlantic coastal fishing and as a compelling story in it's own right. Would you be willing to try another one of Richard Davidsons performances? I'd be hesitant. Any additional comments? Please do not prejudge the book if you have seen the movie. The two do not compare. Great story, better than the movie This is one of the few books I have listened to several times because it is so well researched and the narrator is excellent! Jungar did a great job with this story and it will always be one of the classic true stories. Good if you are interested in ships and fishing The Audible version has an interview with the author at the end where he talks about how this book started out as a chapter, then got turned into a magazine article and then into a 300 something page book. He mentioned the trouble of filling all these pages with the story and in order to do so expanded on several topics e.g. fishing history, oceanography, marine biology, hypothermia etc. And this is where I had troubles with the book. It's very well researched but it circles around a topic that I am just not that interested in. Best as a Listen There are some books and stories that work best for me on Audible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Chronology-of-Water-Audiobook/B06XXMBT6L Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chronology of Water Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Lidia Yuknavitch Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is not your mother's memoir. In The Chronology of Water, Lidia Yuknavitch expertly moves the listener through issues of gender, sexuality, violence, and the family from the point of view of a lifelong swimmer turned artist. In writing that explores the nature of memoir itself, her story traces the effect of extreme grief on a young woman's developing sexuality that some define as untraditional because of her attraction to both men and women. Her emergence as a writer evolves at the same time and takes the narrator on a journey of addiction, self-destruction, and ultimately survival that finally comes in the shape of love and motherhood. Critic Reviews: "This isn't a memoir 'about' addiction, abuse, or love: it's a triumphantly unrelenting look at a life buoyed by the power of the written word." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lidia Yuknavitch) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:56:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Chronology-of-Water-Audiobook/B06XXMBT6L thebookvoice.com 09:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chronology of Water Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Lidia Yuknavitch Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is not your mother's memoir. In The Chronology of Water, Lidia Yuknavitch expertly moves the listener through issues of gender, sexuality, violence, and the family from the point of view of a lifelong swimmer turned artist. In writing that explores the nature of memoir itself, her story traces the effect of extreme grief on a young woman's developing sexuality that some define as untraditional because of her attraction to both men and women. Her emergence as a writer evolves at the same time and takes the narrator on a journey of addiction, self-destruction, and ultimately survival that finally comes in the shape of love and motherhood. Critic Reviews: "This isn't a memoir 'about' addiction, abuse, or love: it's a triumphantly unrelenting look at a life buoyed by the power of the written word." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chronology of Water Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Lidia Yuknavitch Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is not your mother's memoir. In The Chronology of Water, Lidia Yuknavitch expertly moves the listener through issues of gender, sexuality, violence, and the family from the point of view of a lifelong swimmer turned artist. In writing that explores the nature of memoir itself, her story traces the effect of extreme grief on a young woman's developing sexuality that some define as untraditional because of her attraction to both men and women. Her emergence as a writer evolves at the same time and takes the narrator on a journey of addiction, self-destruction, and ultimately survival that finally comes in the shape of love and motherhood. Critic Reviews: "This isn't a memoir 'about' addiction, abuse, or love: it's a triumphantly unrelenting look at a life buoyed by the power of the written word." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Bad choice of narrator The book is fantastic but the narrators delivery is forced and distracts from the story. Nails on a chalkboard. Vicious, Moving, and Artful What did you love best about The Chronology of Water? Yuknavitch writes gorgeous sentences. I often found myself rewinding just to listen to the way she makes "a sentence hum" to paraphrase her own description of her writing. What did you like best about this story? Her life is shocking and sometimes difficult to stomach, but her nonlinear account of these events makes the narrative easier to read. What three words best describe Christina Delaines performance? Though there is no doubt in my mind that Delaine is a talented performer, her reading of this book sometimes overshadowed the writing. Her vocal patterns are artistic, certainly, but can be repetitive or overly theatrical. She has the tendency to go from very quiet to ear-piercingly loud, so I often had to keep my hand on the volume control. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Halfway through the book, I started to become disenchanted with the constant rage and self-destruction she depicts and re-enacts through language. Then there was a turning point near the end that put the rest in perspective. Any additional comments? Though this was an incredible book, I almost wish I had read it traditionally rather than listening to an audiobook. It's not that Delaine's performance ruined the book, rather I would have liked to take the book at my own pace with more neutral inflections. The narrator is beyond annoying to listen to The narrator is beyond annoying to listen to and doesn't seem to fit the tone of the book well Narrator is very obnoxious I have a lot of respect for the author and I think I would've really enjoyed the book if I had read it. However, the narrator overacts the story so frequently and created a relationship of annoyance between me and the story. She impersonates accents, elongates and accentuates words excessively and overall makes the story really hard to listen to and pretentious sounding . Do yourself a favor and read this story instead of listening. Screeching voice--Superb Story What did you like best about The Chronology of Water? What did you like least? This story is captivating, and the writing is lyrical and beautiful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-in-a-Jar-Audiobook/B015WVR1K8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in a Jar Author: Jack Mayer Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: During World War II, Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker, organized a rescue network of fellow social workers to save 2,500 Jewish children from certain death in the Warsaw ghetto. Incredibly, after the war her heroism, like that of many others, was suppressed by communist Poland and remained virtually unknown for 60 years. Unknown, that is, until three high school girls from an economically depressed, rural school district in southeast Kansas stumbled upon a tantalizing reference to Sendler's rescues, which they fashioned into a history project, a play they called Life in a Jar. Their innocent drama was first seen in Kansas, then the Midwest, then New York, Los Angeles, Montreal and finally Poland, where they elevated Irena Sendler to a national hero, championing her legacy of tolerance and respect for all people. Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project is a Holocaust history and more. It is the inspirational story of Protestant students from Kansas, each called in her own complex way to the history of a Catholic woman who knocked on Jewish doors in the Warsaw ghetto and, in Sendler's own words, "tried to talk the mothers out of their children". Critic Reviews: "A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact." ( Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Mayer) Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:00:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-in-a-Jar-Audiobook/B015WVR1K8 thebookvoice.com 14:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in a Jar Author: Jack Mayer Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: During World War II, Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker, organized a rescue network of fellow social workers to save 2,500 Jewish children from certain death in the Warsaw ghetto. Incredibly, after the war her heroism, like that of many others, was suppressed by communist Poland and remained virtually unknown for 60 years. Unknown, that is, until three high school girls from an economically depressed, rural school district in southeast Kansas stumbled upon a tantalizing reference to Sendler's rescues, which they fashioned into a history project, a play they called Life in a Jar. Their innocent drama was first seen in Kansas, then the Midwest, then New York, Los Angeles, Montreal and finally Poland, where they elevated Irena Sendler to a national hero, championing her legacy of tolerance and respect for all people. Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project is a Holocaust history and more. It is the inspirational story of Protestant students from Kansas, each called in her own complex way to the history of a Catholic woman who knocked on Jewish doors in the Warsaw ghetto and, in Sendler's own words, "tried to talk the mothers out of their children". Critic Reviews: "A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in a Jar Author: Jack Mayer Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: During World War II, Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker, organized a rescue network of fellow social workers to save 2,500 Jewish children from certain death in the Warsaw ghetto. Incredibly, after the war her heroism, like that of many others, was suppressed by communist Poland and remained virtually unknown for 60 years. Unknown, that is, until three high school girls from an economically depressed, rural school district in southeast Kansas stumbled upon a tantalizing reference to Sendler's rescues, which they fashioned into a history project, a play they called Life in a Jar. Their innocent drama was first seen in Kansas, then the Midwest, then New York, Los Angeles, Montreal and finally Poland, where they elevated Irena Sendler to a national hero, championing her legacy of tolerance and respect for all people. Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project is a Holocaust history and more. It is the inspirational story of Protestant students from Kansas, each called in her own complex way to the history of a Catholic woman who knocked on Jewish doors in the Warsaw ghetto and, in Sendler's own words, "tried to talk the mothers out of their children". Critic Reviews: "A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Love of neighbor One of the most moving accounts of the Holocaust I have ever read and I have read hundreds of books about survivors of the Holocaust. This books is an inspiration of what one person who steps up can do to save the world. Don't ever say, "I am just one person, what can I do". Fantastic Book This is one of the most uplifting books I have ever read...and I have read a lot. I recommend this to everyone. This is one of my top ten books. Lawlor is likely the best narrator I have listened to. His ability to accurately use tones, accents, and speak in a manner of the subject is impressive...have not heard anyone match him. Makes a good book better. must read, some parts drag on but worth it too many details on project girls. voice inflections can be anoyning but still a must read Do not waste a credit on this book Would you try another book from Jack Mayer and/or Patrick Lawlor? Narrator Patrick Lawlor, will NOT be a narrator I will ever listen to again. I believe he destroyed the story.I requested this book several times before Audible finally made it available. I wish I had just read the book. The narrator PATRICK LAWLOR, completely ruined this very important book. The subject matter, The Holocaust, deserved a better narrator. Patrick Lawlor read as if it were Rod Sterling reading the Periodic Table. I had to stop listening on many occasions, because his voice was so boring, or when trying to read as a female, he sounded completely ridiculous. I don't understand why, after writing and researching such a tremendous subject, the author would allow his work to be so overshadowed by such horrible narration. Sentences were often run together, and read so fast, all emotion was lost. This subject matter was too crucial to this story to allow such a horrible reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hilarity-Ensues-Audiobook/B007CKWRNY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hilarity Ensues Author: Tucker Max Narrator: Tucker Max Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-12 Publisher: Blue Heeler Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Here's Tucker Max's third and final book in his series of stories about his drunken debauchery and ridiculous antics. What began as a simple sentence on an obscure website, "My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole," and developed into two infamously genre-defining books, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First, ends here. But as you should expect from Tucker by now, he is going out with a bang - literally and figuratively. In this book, you'll learn: He's still Tucker Max, and - for one more book - he's still an asshole. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tucker Max) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:24:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hilarity-Ensues-Audiobook/B007CKWRNY thebookvoice.com 09:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hilarity Ensues Author: Tucker Max Narrator: Tucker Max Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-12 Publisher: Blue Heeler Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Here's Tucker Max's third and final book in his series of stories about his drunken debauchery and ridiculous antics. What began as a simple sentence on an obscure website, "My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole," and developed into two infamously genre-defining books, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First, ends here. But as you should expect from Tucker by now, he is going out with a bang - literally and figuratively. In this book, you'll learn: He's still Tucker Max, and - for one more book - he's still an asshole. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hilarity Ensues Author: Tucker Max Narrator: Tucker Max Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-12 Publisher: Blue Heeler Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Here's Tucker Max's third and final book in his series of stories about his drunken debauchery and ridiculous antics. What began as a simple sentence on an obscure website, "My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole," and developed into two infamously genre-defining books, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First, ends here. But as you should expect from Tucker by now, he is going out with a bang - literally and figuratively. In this book, you'll learn: He's still Tucker Max, and - for one more book - he's still an asshole. Members Reviews: Great stories! Great audio book! Tucker's stories kept me making time to listen. Thanks for sharing Brother! I like Tucker Max because his stories are NOT for everyone & his books stop me from killing myself All you people, wait I should say WOMEN need to understand that these books are not your romantic novels or kid friendly stuff they are vulgar true stories that he uses as therapy for an inner problem he has. So you need to lay off of him & learn to laugh because I sure do at his stuff. Tucker Max for President!!! Hilarious...thank you Tucker for narrating. Listen and laugh. Some of the most enjoyable material you will ever read/listen to. A ridiculous riding off into the sunset for Mr. Max. favorite author Worth the listen! better performance than past audio books. I have followed his career and have never been disappointed. More of the same, which is pretty d@mn funny What made the experience of listening to Hilarity Ensues the most enjoyable? The author narrates, and his satisfaction with his own handy-work comes through in the audio format. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I love the story about him getting a huge sound system in a new car and immediately driving off to find a cop to get a noise violation. The stories about just getting wasted and annoying people were a little boring. What does Tucker Max bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The book is a collection of funny stories. Everyone likes to tell their funny stories, and I think in audio format you get more of the feel of hanging out with a friend and telling hilarious story than just reading them. Any additional comments? If you are familiar with this genre, you won't be amazed, but not disappointed either. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Year-by-the-Sea-Audiobook/B008O7U4P2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Year by the Sea Subtitle: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman Author: Joan Anderson Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Life is a work in progress, as ever-changing as a sandy shoreline along the beach. During the years Joan Anderson was a loving wife and supportive mother, she had slowly and unconsciously replaced her own dreams with the needs of her family. With her sons grown, however, she realized that the family no longer centered on the home she provided, and her relationship with her husband had become stagnant. Like many women in her situation, Joan realized that she had neglected to nurture herself and, worse, to envision fulfilling goals for her future. As her husband received a wonderful job opportunity out-of-state, it seemed that the best part of her own life was finished. Shocking both of them, she refused to follow him to his new job and decided to retreat to a family cottage on Cape Cod. At first casting about for direction, Joan soon began to take pleasure in her surroundings and call on resources she didnt realize she had. Over the course of a year, she gradually discovered that her life as an unfinished woman was full of possibilities. Out of that magical, difficult, transformative year came A Year by the Sea, a record of her experiences and a treasury of wisdom for readers. This year of self-discovery brought about extraordinary changes in the authors life. The steps that Joan took to revitalize herself and rediscover her potential have helped thousands of woman reveal and release untapped resources within themselves. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan Anderson) Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:42:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Year-by-the-Sea-Audiobook/B008O7U4P2 thebookvoice.com 04:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Year by the Sea Subtitle: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman Author: Joan Anderson Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Life is a work in progress, as ever-changing as a sandy shoreline along the beach. During the years Joan Anderson was a loving wife and supportive mother, she had slowly and unconsciously replaced her own dreams with the needs of her family. With her sons grown, however, she realized that the family no longer centered on the home she provided, and her relationship with her husband had become stagnant. Like many women in her situation, Joan realized that she had neglected to nurture herself and, worse, to envision fulfilling goals for her future. As her husband received a wonderful job opportunity out-of-state, it seemed that the best part of her own life was finished. Shocking both of them, she refused to follow him to his new job and decided to retreat to a family cottage on Cape Cod. At first casting about for direction, Joan soon began to take pleasure in her surroundings and call on resources she didnt realize she had. Over the course of a year, she gradually discovered that her life as an unfinished woman was full of possibilities. Out of that magical, difficult, transformative year came A Year by the Sea, a record of her experiences and a treasury of wisdom for readers. This year of self-discovery brought about extraordinary changes in the authors life. The steps that Joan took to revitalize herself and rediscover her potential have helped thousands of woman reveal and release untapped resources within themselves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Year by the Sea Subtitle: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman Author: Joan Anderson Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Life is a work in progress, as ever-changing as a sandy shoreline along the beach. During the years Joan Anderson was a loving wife and supportive mother, she had slowly and unconsciously replaced her own dreams with the needs of her family. With her sons grown, however, she realized that the family no longer centered on the home she provided, and her relationship with her husband had become stagnant. Like many women in her situation, Joan realized that she had neglected to nurture herself and, worse, to envision fulfilling goals for her future. As her husband received a wonderful job opportunity out-of-state, it seemed that the best part of her own life was finished. Shocking both of them, she refused to follow him to his new job and decided to retreat to a family cottage on Cape Cod. At first casting about for direction, Joan soon began to take pleasure in her surroundings and call on resources she didnt realize she had. Over the course of a year, she gradually discovered that her life as an unfinished woman was full of possibilities. Out of that magical, difficult, transformative year came A Year by the Sea, a record of her experiences and a treasury of wisdom for readers. This year of self-discovery brought about extraordinary changes in the authors life. The steps that Joan took to revitalize herself and rediscover her potential have helped thousands of woman reveal and release untapped resources within themselves. Members Reviews: Free too be a woman of my own making. I long to be brave enough to take chances. This book gives me the courage to return to my days of youthful adventure and overcome the fear that has come about from life's mistakes. I feel free to be a woman of my own making and help my wonderful husband of 40 years find retirement an adventure, too. Lovely story of strength and independence! Honestly this book took me over a year to open after rave reviews from a dear friend. I wrote my own story in my head of a woman escaping for a year at the expense of her husband, to find herself. That was so far from the truth and I was pleasantly surprised! A beautifully written journey of self expression and discovery partnered with a determination to be independent. I love how she releases her pride to experience a greater depth. My favorite part was the end when you find she is not the only one on a journey to self discovery. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone. Hopefully, a few young couples will read this and save themselves years of anguish before feeling at home alone and together. Love it I love this story and the narrator was perfect! I didn't want it to end. Great read but not enjoyable listen Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I gave up trying to listen to this book because the read read too fast for such complex sentences and depth. I tried slowing the speed but that didn't work for me. I read the entire book on Kindle but felt my Audible purchase was a waste of money. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wild-Swans-Audiobook/B00WRQ4CF4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Swans Author: Jung Chang Narrator: Pik-sen Lim Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular best seller and a critically acclaimed history of China that opened up the country to the world. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family - the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother, and the daughter herself - Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece that is extraordinary in every way. Critic Reviews: "Immensely moving and unsettling; an unforgettable portrait of the brain-death of a nation." ( The Sunday Times) " Wild Swans made me feel like a five-year-old. This is a family memoir that has the breadth of the most enduring social history." ( The Independent on Sunday) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jung Chang) Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:38:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wild-Swans-Audiobook/B00WRQ4CF4 thebookvoice.com 27:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Swans Author: Jung Chang Narrator: Pik-sen Lim Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular best seller and a critically acclaimed history of China that opened up the country to the world. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family - the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother, and the daughter herself - Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece that is extraordinary in every way. Critic Reviews: "Immensely moving and unsettling; an unforgettable portrait of the brain-death of a nation." ( The Sunday Times) " Wild Swans made me feel like a five-year-old. This is a family memoir that has the breadth of the most enduring social history." ( The Independent on Sunday) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Swans Author: Jung Chang Narrator: Pik-sen Lim Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular best seller and a critically acclaimed history of China that opened up the country to the world. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family - the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother, and the daughter herself - Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece that is extraordinary in every way. Critic Reviews: "Immensely moving and unsettling; an unforgettable portrait of the brain-death of a nation." ( The Sunday Times) " Wild Swans made me feel like a five-year-old. This is a family memoir that has the breadth of the most enduring social history." ( The Independent on Sunday) Members Reviews: Mind-boggling account of Chinese upheaval Would you consider the audio edition of Wild Swans to be better than the print version? Not necessarily. I have the print version and consider both valuable. What did you like best about this story? Although I was familiar with the outlines of this period in China, I found the personal story of the family that goes through the experiences of drastic changes riveting. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Maybe something like "adapt or die" or "what seems to be true isn't" or "you can't always get what you want and sometimes you can't even get what you need" Any additional comments? Amazing story, well told. Exceptional Story! Enthralling story. Well written, beautifully read. Truly an anazing story told across generations intertwined with a balance of history and information. Fantastic read. Reads like fiction but is not. Provides so real insight into modern China. An excellent reader. Three generations and so much change. Great book Good insight into real Chinese history. Raw and beautifully written. Stop reading the reviews, read the book ;) Way too long I liked that after 27 hours it ended positively! Very sad story of an amazingly brilliant family and young woman finally finding freedom! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Same-Kind-of-Different-as-Me-Audiobook/B002V8N5I8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Same Kind of Different as Me Author: Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent Narrator: Dan Butler, Barry Scott Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-08 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 946 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Listen to the critically acclaimed New York Times best seller with more than one million copies in print. Same Kind of Different as Me was a major motion picture by Paramount in fall 2017. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the "Man" - in the 1960s - by hopping a train. Non-trusting, uneducated, and violent, he spent another 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high priced art deals - concerned with fast cars, beautiful women, and fancy clothes. And the woman who changed their lives - Miss Debbie: "The skinniest, nosiest, pushiest, woman I ever met, black or white." She helped the homeless and gave of herself to all of "God's People", and had a way of knowing how to listen and helping others talk and be found - until cancer strikes. Same Kind of Different as Me is a tale told in two unique voices - Ron Hall & Denver Moore - weaving two completely different life experiences into one common journey where both men learn "whether we is rich or poor or something in between this earth ain't no final restin' place. So in a way, we is all homeless - just workin' our way toward home." The story takes a devastating twist when Deborah discovers she has cancer. Will Deborah live or die? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? Will Ron embrace his dying wife's vision to rescue Denver? Or will Denver be the one rescuing Ron? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that listeners will never forget. Continue this story of friendship in What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing, available now. Same Kind of Different as Me also is available in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Hall) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:37:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Same-Kind-of-Different-as-Me-Audiobook/B002V8N5I8 thebookvoice.com 03:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Same Kind of Different as Me Author: Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent Narrator: Dan Butler, Barry Scott Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-08 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 946 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Listen to the critically acclaimed New York Times best seller with more than one million copies in print. Same Kind of Different as Me was a major motion picture by Paramount in fall 2017. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the "Man" - in the 1960s - by hopping a train. Non-trusting, uneducated, and violent, he spent another 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high priced art deals - concerned with fast cars, beautiful women, and fancy clothes. And the woman who changed their lives - Miss Debbie: "The skinniest, nosiest, pushiest, woman I ever met, black or white." She helped the homeless and gave of herself to all of "God's People", and had a way of knowing how to listen and helping others talk and be found - until cancer strikes. Same Kind of Different as Me is a tale told in two unique voices - Ron Hall & Denver Moore - weaving two completely different life experiences into one common journey where both men learn "whether we is rich or poor or something in between this earth ain't no final restin' place. So in a way, we is all homeless - just workin' our way toward home." The story takes a devastating twist when Deborah discovers she has cancer. Will Deborah live or die? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? Will Ron embrace his dying wife's vision to rescue Denver? Or will Denver be the one rescuing Ron? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that listeners will never forget. Continue this story of friendship in What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing, available now. Same Kind of Different as Me also is available in Spanish. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Same Kind of Different as Me Author: Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent Narrator: Dan Butler, Barry Scott Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-08 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 946 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Listen to the critically acclaimed New York Times best seller with more than one million copies in print. Same Kind of Different as Me was a major motion picture by Paramount in fall 2017. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the "Man" - in the 1960s - by hopping a train. Non-trusting, uneducated, and violent, he spent another 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high priced art deals - concerned with fast cars, beautiful women, and fancy clothes. And the woman who changed their lives - Miss Debbie: "The skinniest, nosiest, pushiest, woman I ever met, black or white." She helped the homeless and gave of herself to all of "God's People", and had a way of knowing how to listen and helping others talk and be found - until cancer strikes. Same Kind of Different as Me is a tale told in two unique voices - Ron Hall & Denver Moore - weaving two completely different life experiences into one common journey where both men learn "whether we is rich or poor or something in between this earth ain't no final restin' place. So in a way, we is all homeless - just workin' our way toward home." The story takes a devastating twist when Deborah discovers she has cancer. Will Deborah live or die? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? Will Ron embrace his dying wife's vision to rescue Denver? Or will Denver be the one rescuing Ron? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that listeners will never forget. Continue this story of friendship in What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing, available now. Same Kind of Different as Me also is available in Spanish. Members Reviews: Buy the printed book on this one... I try to stay away from abridged editions and should have with this one. This book was a selection by my bookclub...it's an easy listen, mostly because there is A LOT cut out of this abridged version. There were references to people that were never mentioned earlier and had me asking "who are they referring to?" I had to go out and actually buy the print edition and skimmed through to catch up on what I missed...which was quite a bit. Inspirational story (enjoyed even more by the religious members of our group.) What a bittersweet story! What a bittersweet story. I was enthralled from the get-go, my favorite way to start a book. This true story is told from two points of view. One, a 20th century "slave" in the deep south; the other, an affluent art dealer. After years working for "the man," the black man just walked off the plantation sometime in the 1960s. He did not know how to read or write. He did not know the US had been involved in several wars during his lifetime, including two world wars. He did not know he could have enlisted with the service, that he could have received an education, or anything else. To him, it was still slave times. He thought he was doing well when he lived in a two-room shack without heat or running water or electricity because he was at least able to provide for himself. However he never received a paycheck. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rise-Audiobook/B01M9IQ2OV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise Subtitle: How a House Built a Family Author: Cara Brookins Narrator: Cara Brookins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of a home but without the means to buy one, she did something incredible. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, a small bank loan, and a mile-wide stubborn streak, Cara built her own house from the foundation up with a work crew made up of her four children. It would be the hardest thing she had ever done. With no experience nailing together anything bigger than a bookshelf, she and her kids poured concrete, framed the walls, and laid bricks for their two-story, five-bedroom house. She had convinced herself that if they could build a house, they could rebuild their broken family. This must-listen memoir traces one family's rise from battered victims to stronger, better versions of themselves, all through one extraordinary do-it-yourself project. This program is read by the author. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cara Brookins) Tue, 24 Jan 2017 19:56:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rise-Audiobook/B01M9IQ2OV thebookvoice.com 09:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise Subtitle: How a House Built a Family Author: Cara Brookins Narrator: Cara Brookins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of a home but without the means to buy one, she did something incredible. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, a small bank loan, and a mile-wide stubborn streak, Cara built her own house from the foundation up with a work crew made up of her four children. It would be the hardest thing she had ever done. With no experience nailing together anything bigger than a bookshelf, she and her kids poured concrete, framed the walls, and laid bricks for their two-story, five-bedroom house. She had convinced herself that if they could build a house, they could rebuild their broken family. This must-listen memoir traces one family's rise from battered victims to stronger, better versions of themselves, all through one extraordinary do-it-yourself project. This program is read by the author. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise Subtitle: How a House Built a Family Author: Cara Brookins Narrator: Cara Brookins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of a home but without the means to buy one, she did something incredible. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, a small bank loan, and a mile-wide stubborn streak, Cara built her own house from the foundation up with a work crew made up of her four children. It would be the hardest thing she had ever done. With no experience nailing together anything bigger than a bookshelf, she and her kids poured concrete, framed the walls, and laid bricks for their two-story, five-bedroom house. She had convinced herself that if they could build a house, they could rebuild their broken family. This must-listen memoir traces one family's rise from battered victims to stronger, better versions of themselves, all through one extraordinary do-it-yourself project. This program is read by the author. Members Reviews: An extraordinary story so beautifully written This book is a rare glimpse of what it's like to walk in the shoes of someone extraordinary. It will simultaneously uplift and humble you... making your seemingly insurmountable problems seem trivial in comparison. Many people would be paralyzed with the idea of having to raise 4 kids as single mother with a full-time job coupled with freelance work. Now consider adding the threat of a stalker haunting you and your kids safety on a daily basis. Mix in having to cope with emotional scars left from a violent marriage. Next imagine what its like to build a house from scratch with limited resources and no experience under these conditions. Finally imagine doing all this hard physical labor with no more than 3-4 hours of sleep a night and you'll begin to appreciate what Cara Brookins and her children endured for 9 months. This must-read memoir will take you to shockingly dark recesses of thought begotten from Cara's uncompromising and raw honesty. It will also make you weep, cheer and celebrate the power of the human spirit. Inspirational. Truly Healing... My dad was nuts... so I was truly intrigued by this memoir; after all, I've spent decades trying to rebuild my life, my psyche, from the ground up. I can't tell you what a joy "Rise" was. This is for people who have fear in their backgrounds, fear in their lives that they'd like to live without. This is a book for people who are ready to let go of sadness so they have room for happiness. Brookins has some pretty spectacular children: A nurturing organizer, a traumatized man child looking for hope, a preteen who draws happy pictures but has night terrors, and a rambling two-year old who just wants love and cookies. It was mind boggling being with them on this extraordinary journey where the hard work of growing up and healing is done with the firing of a nail gun, the watching of a YouTube video, and with a million tiny acts of faith. Expect vivid depictions of the terror they lived through, from "ordinary" throat strangling abuse, through the devastations of schizophrenia and obsession. I was happy that Brookins got her children away from the former, but there was no getting away from the latter. Horrifying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Decision-Points-Audiobook/B004AMDFGK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Points Author: George W. Bush Narrator: George W. Bush Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1412 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: President George W. Bush narrates and describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings listeners inside the Texas governor's mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century. President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family. A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the center of events. biacuaduc@gmail.com (George W. Bush) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:12:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Decision-Points-Audiobook/B004AMDFGK thebookvoice.com 07:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Points Author: George W. Bush Narrator: George W. Bush Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1412 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: President George W. Bush narrates and describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings listeners inside the Texas governor's mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century. President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family. A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the center of events. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Points Author: George W. Bush Narrator: George W. Bush Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1412 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: President George W. Bush narrates and describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings listeners inside the Texas governor's mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century. President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family. A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the center of events. Members Reviews: straight forward if I knew this information while Bush was in office; if americans all knew this information, we would have appreciated and understood what a great man and president he was and is. What an eye opener to the president;s job. amazing. Loved this book! Whether you are for or against President George Bush, this book is a revealing look inside a man making difficult, almost impossible decisions - decisions that affected the entire world. It's so easy to listen to the press's interpretation of events and decisions, but I feel I never know the whole story. This book let me peek behind the scenes of the presidency and understand with the information available at any given time, how a president thinks. I love it when asked the question, "if you knew then what you know now, would you do it differently?" His answer is "I didn't have that luxury". It is far too easy to second guess past decisions, but in any moment we can only act on the information we have. Having the book read by President Bush himself was a real treat. I liked it despite myself I once broke up with a girl friend because she voted for this guy. I'm not his biggest fan but what I believe is that he was doing the best he could given his skill set. It's surprisingly religious. Not my cup of tea. Perhaps I should have expected that... I believe he believes what he wrote. I don't necessarily believe that it's as simple as he describes. He's very black and white. That said, he faults himself in situations in which he deserves it and he's candid about a lot of events that allowed even me, a hater, to find him very human and almost endearing. Interesting book no matter your views. I recommend it. Interesting Account of Presidency First off, there is an unabridged version of the book that I wish Audible would have linked to from either the front page or this page. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Yellow-Envelope-Audiobook/B06ZZNPK54 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Envelope Subtitle: One Gift, Three Rules, and A Life-Changing Journey Around the World Author: Kim Dinan Narrator: Laurence Bouvard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Kim and her husband, Brian, decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. There are only three rules for the envelope: Don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship. As they distribute the money to people they encounter along the way, they learn that money does not have anything to do with the capacity to give but that it is the giving of ourselves that is transformational. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kim Dinan) Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:21:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Yellow-Envelope-Audiobook/B06ZZNPK54 thebookvoice.com 08:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Envelope Subtitle: One Gift, Three Rules, and A Life-Changing Journey Around the World Author: Kim Dinan Narrator: Laurence Bouvard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Kim and her husband, Brian, decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. There are only three rules for the envelope: Don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship. As they distribute the money to people they encounter along the way, they learn that money does not have anything to do with the capacity to give but that it is the giving of ourselves that is transformational. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Envelope Subtitle: One Gift, Three Rules, and A Life-Changing Journey Around the World Author: Kim Dinan Narrator: Laurence Bouvard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After Kim and her husband, Brian, decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. There are only three rules for the envelope: Don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship. As they distribute the money to people they encounter along the way, they learn that money does not have anything to do with the capacity to give but that it is the giving of ourselves that is transformational. Members Reviews: Inspired and Motivated I listened to this book while driving from Dallas, TX to Santa Fe, NM on a solo trip with intention of recharging the batteries of my soul and reconnecting to the Mother Earth I love so dearly. I feel like this book came to me magically at the most ideal time. My new fiancé and myself have been diving deep into the depths of our shadow selves over the last 8 months and these self journeys have brought many trials and tribulations to our relationship. I feel more inspired and motivated than I ever have to embark on an adventure similar to this with him. I am so grateful for you sharing this story with the world and am so hopeful that many others will be impacted as strongly as I have been. With love, Courtney Roberts Beautiful and Inspiring book, but Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would highly suggest buying the book to read for yourself. It was painful to listen to the multitude of mispronounced words and an excruciating attempt at foreign languages by the narrator.Having said that...Don't miss this book if you are an adventuresome Spirit! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Unscripted-Audiobook/B0727NJLFB Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unscripted Subtitle: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary Author: John Smoltz, Ernie Johnson Jr. Narrator: Ernie Johnson Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ernie Johnson, Jr., has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs - and life's greatest rewards - come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated. In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award winner and popular host of TNT's Inside the NBA provides a remarkably candid look at his life both on and off the screen. From his relationship with his sportscaster father to his own rise to the top of sports broadcasting, from battling cancer to raising six children with his wife, Cheryl, including a special needs child adopted from Romania, Ernie has taken the important lessons he learned from his father and passed them on to his own children. This is the untold story, the one Ernie has lived after the lights are turned off and the cameras stop rolling. Sports fans, cancer survivors, fathers and sons, adoptive parents, those whose lives have been touched by a person with special needs, anyone who loves stories about handling life's surprises with grace - Unscripted is for all of these. Critic Reviews: "In Unscripted, you will enjoy some wonderful sports stories, but more than that, you will learn some invaluable life lessons." (Tony Dungy, best-selling author of Quiet Strength) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Smoltz) Tue, 02 May 2017 13:17:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Unscripted-Audiobook/B0727NJLFB thebookvoice.com 05:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unscripted Subtitle: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary Author: John Smoltz, Ernie Johnson Jr. Narrator: Ernie Johnson Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ernie Johnson, Jr., has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs - and life's greatest rewards - come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated. In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award winner and popular host of TNT's Inside the NBA provides a remarkably candid look at his life both on and off the screen. From his relationship with his sportscaster father to his own rise to the top of sports broadcasting, from battling cancer to raising six children with his wife, Cheryl, including a special needs child adopted from Romania, Ernie has taken the important lessons he learned from his father and passed them on to his own children. This is the untold story, the one Ernie has lived after the lights are turned off and the cameras stop rolling. Sports fans, cancer survivors, fathers and sons, adoptive parents, those whose lives have been touched by a person with special needs, anyone who loves stories about handling life's surprises with grace - Unscripted is for all of these. Critic Reviews: "In Unscripted, you will enjoy some wonderful sports stories, but more than that, you will learn some invaluable life lessons." (Tony Dungy, best-selling author of Quiet Strength) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unscripted Subtitle: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary Author: John Smoltz, Ernie Johnson Jr. Narrator: Ernie Johnson Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ernie Johnson, Jr., has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs - and life's greatest rewards - come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated. In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award winner and popular host of TNT's Inside the NBA provides a remarkably candid look at his life both on and off the screen. From his relationship with his sportscaster father to his own rise to the top of sports broadcasting, from battling cancer to raising six children with his wife, Cheryl, including a special needs child adopted from Romania, Ernie has taken the important lessons he learned from his father and passed them on to his own children. This is the untold story, the one Ernie has lived after the lights are turned off and the cameras stop rolling. Sports fans, cancer survivors, fathers and sons, adoptive parents, those whose lives have been touched by a person with special needs, anyone who loves stories about handling life's surprises with grace - Unscripted is for all of these. Critic Reviews: "In Unscripted, you will enjoy some wonderful sports stories, but more than that, you will learn some invaluable life lessons." (Tony Dungy, best-selling author of Quiet Strength) Members Reviews: Get to knw the man behind the scenes. Ernie Johnson deserves an award for this book. You don't want to miss out on the incredible journey of faith, family and fun that he has been blessed to unpack. to the listener. The life lessons that his dad and wife have taught him are a highlight for sure. What a treat! I was particularly impressed and grateful to have been given the opportunity to hear about his family. The joys and the pains amidst the twists and turns that unexpectedly helped him place his faith in God, the Father. It' is truly satisfying to hear that from a man of integrity and humility. You would have never have guessed it by just hearing his voice, or seeing him on TNT's Inside the NBA. After reading/listening to this book, I have come to recognize that he's a gifted author, writer/poet sportscaster, husband, father and friend. This is a book that I really enjoyed listening to. The audible narration is loud and clear. He keeps his emotions in check. Even though there are some truly heartfelt moments where you want to shed a tear. The way he thrills you with those important milestones in his life. And how he inspires you as you read is amazing in its own right. To God be the glory. There's nothing crass, immature or off putting in his book. He simply tells it like it is. Finally, "Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary is a "blackberry moment" that should not be missed. Great job, Ernie! Enjoyable audiobook Although I was familiar with Ernie Johnson as a broadcaster for Turner sports, I really didn't know anything else about him. I saw him do an interview on TV where his book was referenced. am glad I was able to listen to it. It was worth the time. Great Ernie gives a heartfelt message of his familys life story and the pros and cons along the way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Craig-Fred-Audiobook/B074CNCG4K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Craig & Fred Subtitle: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other Author: Craig Grossi Narrator: Craig Grossi Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity". In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON - the most elite fighters in the corps - in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or to run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered - against military regulations - the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a Fred." The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged. Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag - risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the US, it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart - "it is not what happens to us that matters but how we respond to it" - Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig Grossi) Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:39:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Craig-Fred-Audiobook/B074CNCG4K thebookvoice.com 07:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Craig & Fred Subtitle: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other Author: Craig Grossi Narrator: Craig Grossi Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity". In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON - the most elite fighters in the corps - in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or to run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered - against military regulations - the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a Fred." The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged. Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag - risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the US, it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart - "it is not what happens to us that matters but how we respond to it" - Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Craig & Fred Subtitle: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other Author: Craig Grossi Narrator: Craig Grossi Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity". In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON - the most elite fighters in the corps - in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or to run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered - against military regulations - the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a Fred." The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged. Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag - risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the US, it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart - "it is not what happens to us that matters but how we respond to it" - Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives. Members Reviews: Looks like a Fred I highly recommend this book. Listening to Craig tell his and Craig's story was time well spent. I enjoyed getting to know Craig and Fred. It was interesting and inspirational getting to hear from Craig directly on how he got Fred home. My only critique is that Craig is not a professional performer. There were a few times it seemed like the flow wasn't quite there. Having said that, I wouldn't want anyone else to tell the story and enjoyed Fred's contribution as well (he makes a few noises in the background). For the most part Craig did great! A beautiful story of love and tenacity This is a great story of the tenacity of spirit - both human and canine. I am ordering this book in children's version for my 9 year old granddaughter. Wonderful, heartwarming story! A truly beautiful story of determination and love even in difficult times. This book provides amazing insight in to the challenges Veteran's face through the common ground of love for a dog. This approach helps to bridge the gap there so often seems to be between civilians and those impacted by war. My Favorite Book! I am so happy Craig Grossi decided to share this amazing story! This book was absolutely amazing, I felt moved with every single chapter. I LOVE FRED!!! I didnt want the book to be over. I literally cried. Definitely a must read! Nice story the story he had to tell was enjoyable and well written. i found the most interesting parts were when he talked about fred. Im not sure the author was the best person to read the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legend-Audiobook/B00V3YC2QW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend Subtitle: A Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines Author: Eric Blehm Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable account and courageous actions of the US Army's 240th Assault Helicopter Company and Green Beret Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez, who risked everything to rescue a Special Forces team trapped behind enemy lines. In Legend, acclaimed best-selling author Eric Blehm takes as his canvas the Vietnam War as seen through a single mission that occurred on May 2, 1968. A 12-man Special Forces team had been covertly inserted into a small clearing in the jungles of neutral Cambodia - where US forces were forbidden to operate. Their objective, just miles over the Vietnam border, was to collect evidence that proved the North Vietnamese Army was using the Cambodian sanctuary as a major conduit for supplying troops and materiel to the south via the Ho Chi Minh Trail. What the team didn't know was that they had infiltrated a section of jungle that concealed a major enemy base. Soon they found themselves surrounded by hundreds of NVA, under attack, low on ammunition, stacking the bodies of the dead as cover in a desperate attempt to survive the onslaught. When Special Forces Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez heard the distress call, he jumped aboard the next helicopter bound for the combat zone without hesitation. Orphaned at the age of seven, Benavidez had picked cotton alongside his family as a child and dropped out of school as a teen before joining the army. Although he was grievously wounded during his first tour of duty in Vietnam and told he would never walk again, Benavidez fought his way back - ultimately earning his green beret. What followed would become legend in the Special Operations community. Flown into the foray of battle by the courageous pilots and crew of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, Benavidez jumped from the hovering aircraft and ran nearly 100 yards through withering enemy fire. Despite being immediately and severely wounded, Benavidez reached the perimeter of the decimated team, provided medical care, and proceeded to organize an extraordinary defense and rescue. During the hours-long battle, he was bayoneted, shot, and hit by grenade shrapnel more than thirty times, yet he refused to abandon his efforts until every survivor was out of harm's way. Written with extensive access to family members, surviving members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, on-the-ground eyewitness accounts never before published, as well as recently discovered archival and declassified military records, Blehm has created a riveting narrative both of Roy Benavidez's life and career and of the inspiring, almost unbelievable events that defined the brotherhood of the air and ground warriors in an unpopular war halfway around the world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Blehm) Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:01:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legend-Audiobook/B00V3YC2QW thebookvoice.com 09:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend Subtitle: A Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines Author: Eric Blehm Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable account and courageous actions of the US Army's 240th Assault Helicopter Company and Green Beret Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez, who risked everything to rescue a Special Forces team trapped behind enemy lines. In Legend, acclaimed best-selling author Eric Blehm takes as his canvas the Vietnam War as seen through a single mission that occurred on May 2, 1968. A 12-man Special Forces team had been covertly inserted into a small clearing in the jungles of neutral Cambodia - where US forces were forbidden to operate. Their objective, just miles over the Vietnam border, was to collect evidence that proved the North Vietnamese Army was using the Cambodian sanctuary as a major conduit for supplying troops and materiel to the south via the Ho Chi Minh Trail. What the team didn't know was that they had infiltrated a section of jungle that concealed a major enemy base. Soon they found themselves surrounded by hundreds of NVA, under attack, low on ammunition, stacking the bodies of the dead as cover in a desperate attempt to survive the onslaught. When Special Forces Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez heard the distress call, he jumped aboard the next helicopter bound for the combat zone without hesitation. Orphaned at the age of seven, Benavidez had picked cotton alongside his family as a child and dropped out of school as a teen before joining the army. Although he was grievously wounded during his first tour of duty in Vietnam and told he would never walk again, Benavidez fought his way back - ultimately earning his green beret. What followed would become legend in the Special Operations community. Flown into the foray of battle by the courageous pilots and crew of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, Benavidez jumped from the hovering aircraft and ran nearly 100 yards through withering enemy fire. Despite being immediately and severely wounded, Benavidez reached the perimeter of the decimated team, provided medical care, and proceeded to organize an extraordinary defense and rescue. During the hours-long battle, he was bayoneted, shot, and hit by grenade shrapnel more than thirty times, yet he refused to abandon his efforts until every survivor was out of harm's way. Written with extensive access to family members, surviving members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, on-the-ground eyewitness accounts never before published, as well as recently discovered archival and declassified military records, Blehm has created a riveting narrative both of Roy Benavidez's life and career and of the inspiring, almost unbelievable events that defined the brotherhood of the air and ground warriors in an unpopular war halfway around the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend Subtitle: A Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines Author: Eric Blehm Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable account and courageous actions of the US Army's 240th Assault Helicopter Company and Green Beret Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez, who risked everything to rescue a Special Forces team trapped behind enemy lines. In Legend, acclaimed best-selling author Eric Blehm takes as his canvas the Vietnam War as seen through a single mission that occurred on May 2, 1968. A 12-man Special Forces team had been covertly inserted into a small clearing in the jungles of neutral Cambodia - where US forces were forbidden to operate. Their objective, just miles over the Vietnam border, was to collect evidence that proved the North Vietnamese Army was using the Cambodian sanctuary as a major conduit for supplying troops and materiel to the south via the Ho Chi Minh Trail. What the team didn't know was that they had infiltrated a section of jungle that concealed a major enemy base. Soon they found themselves surrounded by hundreds of NVA, under attack, low on ammunition, stacking the bodies of the dead as cover in a desperate attempt to survive the onslaught. When Special Forces Staff Sergeant Roy Benavidez heard the distress call, he jumped aboard the next helicopter bound for the combat zone without hesitation. Orphaned at the age of seven, Benavidez had picked cotton alongside his family as a child and dropped out of school as a teen before joining the army. Although he was grievously wounded during his first tour of duty in Vietnam and told he would never walk again, Benavidez fought his way back - ultimately earning his green beret. What followed would become legend in the Special Operations community. Flown into the foray of battle by the courageous pilots and crew of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, Benavidez jumped from the hovering aircraft and ran nearly 100 yards through withering enemy fire. Despite being immediately and severely wounded, Benavidez reached the perimeter of the decimated team, provided medical care, and proceeded to organize an extraordinary defense and rescue. During the hours-long battle, he was bayoneted, shot, and hit by grenade shrapnel more than thirty times, yet he refused to abandon his efforts until every survivor was out of harm's way. Written with extensive access to family members, surviving members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, on-the-ground eyewitness accounts never before published, as well as recently discovered archival and declassified military records, Blehm has created a riveting narrative both of Roy Benavidez's life and career and of the inspiring, almost unbelievable events that defined the brotherhood of the air and ground warriors in an unpopular war halfway around the world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Counting-Backwards-Audiobook/B0774ZXVSJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Counting Backwards Subtitle: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia Author: Henry Jay Przybylo MD Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: For many of the 40 million Americans who undergo anesthesia each year, it is a source of great fear and fascination. In Counting Backwards, Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo - an anesthesiologist with more than 30 years of experience - has written an unforgettable account of the routine procedure's daily dramas and fundamental mysteries. Przybylo has administered anesthesia more than 30,000 times in his career - erasing consciousness, denying memory, and immobilizing the body before reversing all of these effects - on newborn babies, screaming toddlers and sullen teenagers, his own son, and even a gorilla. With compassion and candor, he weaves his experiences into intimate stories that explore the nature of consciousness, the politics of pain relief, and the wonder of modern medicine. Through its intense and humane tales of mistakes, near-disasters, life-saving successes, and moments of grace, Counting Backwards shines a light on one of the most fascinating but unexplored corners of the medical world. Critic Reviews: "[Pryzbylo] weaves an enjoyable narrative out of...the wealth of experience he has gained over more than 30 years...[and] offers a rare and thoughtful look behind the scenes of this crucial yet arcane specialization." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Jay Przybylo MD) Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:26:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Counting-Backwards-Audiobook/B0774ZXVSJ thebookvoice.com 05:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Counting Backwards Subtitle: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia Author: Henry Jay Przybylo MD Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: For many of the 40 million Americans who undergo anesthesia each year, it is a source of great fear and fascination. In Counting Backwards, Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo - an anesthesiologist with more than 30 years of experience - has written an unforgettable account of the routine procedure's daily dramas and fundamental mysteries. Przybylo has administered anesthesia more than 30,000 times in his career - erasing consciousness, denying memory, and immobilizing the body before reversing all of these effects - on newborn babies, screaming toddlers and sullen teenagers, his own son, and even a gorilla. With compassion and candor, he weaves his experiences into intimate stories that explore the nature of consciousness, the politics of pain relief, and the wonder of modern medicine. Through its intense and humane tales of mistakes, near-disasters, life-saving successes, and moments of grace, Counting Backwards shines a light on one of the most fascinating but unexplored corners of the medical world. Critic Reviews: "[Pryzbylo] weaves an enjoyable narrative out of...the wealth of experience he has gained over more than 30 years...[and] offers a rare and thoughtful look behind the scenes of this crucial yet arcane specialization." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Counting Backwards Subtitle: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia Author: Henry Jay Przybylo MD Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: For many of the 40 million Americans who undergo anesthesia each year, it is a source of great fear and fascination. In Counting Backwards, Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo - an anesthesiologist with more than 30 years of experience - has written an unforgettable account of the routine procedure's daily dramas and fundamental mysteries. Przybylo has administered anesthesia more than 30,000 times in his career - erasing consciousness, denying memory, and immobilizing the body before reversing all of these effects - on newborn babies, screaming toddlers and sullen teenagers, his own son, and even a gorilla. With compassion and candor, he weaves his experiences into intimate stories that explore the nature of consciousness, the politics of pain relief, and the wonder of modern medicine. Through its intense and humane tales of mistakes, near-disasters, life-saving successes, and moments of grace, Counting Backwards shines a light on one of the most fascinating but unexplored corners of the medical world. Critic Reviews: "[Pryzbylo] weaves an enjoyable narrative out of...the wealth of experience he has gained over more than 30 years...[and] offers a rare and thoughtful look behind the scenes of this crucial yet arcane specialization." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great insight for general public and healthcare alike! An excellent book. A valuable read for the general public wanting to understand more about anesthesia and healthcare professionals alike. The blend of medical history along with clinical experiences was especially captivating. Understanding care from the other side of the operating table. Spectacular writing, moving stories - brought to you by an anesthesiologist specializing in pediatrics. Lovingly told, stays with you. Excellent read!! Excellent read for an Anesthesiologist. I enjoyed it tremendously. Very well written. ... grandson - but grandpa had to read first - good book! It was a gift for grandson - but grandpa had to read first - good book!!!!! Disappointing Somewhat of an interesting read, but nothing special, and not much substance. My overall impression is that the author is a good man and a good doctor, but the tone of the writing was self-important, and I was rather shocked that he refers to one young overweight pediatric patient as "a butterball" and (less shocking but still concerning) a couple of other children as "chunky." I do a lot of clinical writing and cannot imagine ever using those words when describing clients or patients. Overall I thought this book was just okay, a chain of anecdotes and no more. I thought the title was brilliant, and wish I could say the same about the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Coming-of-Age-in-Mississippi-Audiobook/B00AR1XEE6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming of Age in Mississippi Author: Anne Moody Narrator: Lisa Reneé Pitts Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2014 Born to a poor couple who were tenant farmers on a plantation in Mississippi, Anne Moody lived through some of the most dangerous days of the pre-civil rights era in the South. The week before she began high school came the news of Emmet Till's lynching. Before then, she had "known the fear of hunger, hell, and the Devil. But now there wasthe fear of being killed just because I was black." In that moment was born the passion for freedom and justice that would change her life. An all-A student whose dream of going to college is realized when she wins a basketball scholarship, she finally dares to join the NAACP in her junior year. Through the NAACP and later through CORE and SNCC she has first-hand experience of the demonstrations and sit-ins that were the mainstay of the civil rights movement, and the arrests and jailings, the shotguns, fire hoses, police dogs, billy clubs, and deadly force that were used to destroy it. A deeply personal story but also a portrait of a turning point in our nation's destiny, this autobiography lets us see history in the making, through the eyes of one of the footsoldiers in the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Simply one of the best, Anne Moody's autobiography is an eloquent, moving testimonial to... Courage." ( Chicago Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Moody) Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:45:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Coming-of-Age-in-Mississippi-Audiobook/B00AR1XEE6 thebookvoice.com 15:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming of Age in Mississippi Author: Anne Moody Narrator: Lisa Reneé Pitts Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2014 Born to a poor couple who were tenant farmers on a plantation in Mississippi, Anne Moody lived through some of the most dangerous days of the pre-civil rights era in the South. The week before she began high school came the news of Emmet Till's lynching. Before then, she had "known the fear of hunger, hell, and the Devil. But now there wasthe fear of being killed just because I was black." In that moment was born the passion for freedom and justice that would change her life. An all-A student whose dream of going to college is realized when she wins a basketball scholarship, she finally dares to join the NAACP in her junior year. Through the NAACP and later through CORE and SNCC she has first-hand experience of the demonstrations and sit-ins that were the mainstay of the civil rights movement, and the arrests and jailings, the shotguns, fire hoses, police dogs, billy clubs, and deadly force that were used to destroy it. A deeply personal story but also a portrait of a turning point in our nation's destiny, this autobiography lets us see history in the making, through the eyes of one of the footsoldiers in the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Simply one of the best, Anne Moody's autobiography is an eloquent, moving testimonial to... Courage." ( Chicago Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming of Age in Mississippi Author: Anne Moody Narrator: Lisa Reneé Pitts Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2014 Born to a poor couple who were tenant farmers on a plantation in Mississippi, Anne Moody lived through some of the most dangerous days of the pre-civil rights era in the South. The week before she began high school came the news of Emmet Till's lynching. Before then, she had "known the fear of hunger, hell, and the Devil. But now there wasthe fear of being killed just because I was black." In that moment was born the passion for freedom and justice that would change her life. An all-A student whose dream of going to college is realized when she wins a basketball scholarship, she finally dares to join the NAACP in her junior year. Through the NAACP and later through CORE and SNCC she has first-hand experience of the demonstrations and sit-ins that were the mainstay of the civil rights movement, and the arrests and jailings, the shotguns, fire hoses, police dogs, billy clubs, and deadly force that were used to destroy it. A deeply personal story but also a portrait of a turning point in our nation's destiny, this autobiography lets us see history in the making, through the eyes of one of the footsoldiers in the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Simply one of the best, Anne Moody's autobiography is an eloquent, moving testimonial to... Courage." ( Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: A Gripping, Visceral Account of 1960's Reality Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There were many times during this story when I froze in place, put my hand over my mouth, and felt my eyes well with tears...but don't mistake it for some sort of a 'sappy sob story.' Any additional comments? This is one of the best credits I've ever spent. I couldn't take my headphones off! I even turned off my phone, so I wouldn't be disturbed. There is not one single boring word. The entire story is alive - pulling you in, triggering emotions you didn't even know you had, forcing you to experience an ugly part of American history, and opening your eyes to the true, dirty reality of racism. The narrator is fantastic - I cannot praise her enough. She reads it like it's her own personal story. Her voice is smooth and pleasant and displays a brilliant full spectrum of emotions. I could listen to her all day and never get tired. You will NOT regret this selection. Meh. Interesting and unique persective, BUT.... Would you try another book from Anne Moody and/or Lisa Reneé Pitts? While the historical perspective is excellent and insightful, I struggled a lot with disliking the protagonist. Anne Moody spends an inordinate amount of time telling us how she was the prettiest, the smartest, the best basketball player on the team, was wanted by all the boys, and so on ad nauseam. She is temperamental, irritable, and critical with almost everyone and everything in her life. Her mother, her father, her stepmother, teachers, coaches, principals, deans, fellow Civil Rights workers, etc. What was most disappointing about Anne Moodys story? Her very obvious vanity and how she speaks very disparagingly about almost everyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Freedom-Audiobook/B01ES7C6D4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom Subtitle: My Book of Firsts Author: Jaycee Dugard Narrator: Jaycee Dugard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the follow-up to her number-one best-selling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was 11 years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than 18 years, held captive by Philip and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. A Stolen Life, which sold nearly two million copies, told the story of Jaycee's life from her abduction in 1991 through her reappearance in 2009. Freedom: My Book of Firsts is about everything that happened next. "How do you rebuild a life?" Jaycee asks. In this book she describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grown-up sister, her first trip to the dentist to her daughters' first day of school, her first taste of champagne to her first hangover, her first time behind the wheel to her first speeding ticket, and her first dance at a friend's wedding to her first thoughts about the possibility of a future relationship. This raw and inspiring book will remind listeners that there is, as Jaycee writes, "life after something tragic happens.... Somehow, I still believe that we each hold the key to our own happiness, and you have to grab it where you can in whatever form it might take." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jaycee Dugard) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:42:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Freedom-Audiobook/B01ES7C6D4 thebookvoice.com 05:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom Subtitle: My Book of Firsts Author: Jaycee Dugard Narrator: Jaycee Dugard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the follow-up to her number-one best-selling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was 11 years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than 18 years, held captive by Philip and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. A Stolen Life, which sold nearly two million copies, told the story of Jaycee's life from her abduction in 1991 through her reappearance in 2009. Freedom: My Book of Firsts is about everything that happened next. "How do you rebuild a life?" Jaycee asks. In this book she describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grown-up sister, her first trip to the dentist to her daughters' first day of school, her first taste of champagne to her first hangover, her first time behind the wheel to her first speeding ticket, and her first dance at a friend's wedding to her first thoughts about the possibility of a future relationship. This raw and inspiring book will remind listeners that there is, as Jaycee writes, "life after something tragic happens.... Somehow, I still believe that we each hold the key to our own happiness, and you have to grab it where you can in whatever form it might take." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom Subtitle: My Book of Firsts Author: Jaycee Dugard Narrator: Jaycee Dugard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the follow-up to her number-one best-selling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was 11 years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than 18 years, held captive by Philip and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. A Stolen Life, which sold nearly two million copies, told the story of Jaycee's life from her abduction in 1991 through her reappearance in 2009. Freedom: My Book of Firsts is about everything that happened next. "How do you rebuild a life?" Jaycee asks. In this book she describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grown-up sister, her first trip to the dentist to her daughters' first day of school, her first taste of champagne to her first hangover, her first time behind the wheel to her first speeding ticket, and her first dance at a friend's wedding to her first thoughts about the possibility of a future relationship. This raw and inspiring book will remind listeners that there is, as Jaycee writes, "life after something tragic happens.... Somehow, I still believe that we each hold the key to our own happiness, and you have to grab it where you can in whatever form it might take." Members Reviews: Okay Book I realize that this is not a fictional book and Jaycee is not a trained writer but I was expecting more in this book. it was a little like reading a child's dairy. No disrespect intended at all and I don't claim to understand what she went through because I don't but for some reason I felt something was missing. I'm sure my critique won't hurt her feelings though...she's a tough girl....and an inspiration. One of those books its hard to finish. Any additional comments? Lack luster. It should of been titled a journal. I was hoping to a follow up to how her daughters and herself are doing without the cringe worthy ten year old voice. Not worth it Not at all what I thought it was going to be. It sounds like a seven-year-old is reading the book. Very boring. Not so good Started out boring and didn't get past the fifth chapter, Her first book was great but this one didn't hold my interest. Moins bon que son premier livre... J'ai trouvé ça intéressant quoique pas mal décousu... elle passe d'un sujet à l'autre constamment. Il n'y a pas vraiment de suite logique. La narration est bien. j'ai aimé le fait que ce soit l'auteure qui lise son propre livre. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Out-of-Africa-Audiobook/B002V5H7VM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Africa Author: Isak Dineson Narrator: Julie Harris Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danish countess Karen Blixon, known as Isak Dineson, ran a coffee plantation in Kenya in the years when Africa remained a romantic and formidable continent to most Europeans. Out of Africa is her account of her life there, with stories of her respectful relationships with the Masai, Kikuyu, and Somali natives who work on her land; the European friends who visit her; and the imposing permanence of the wild, high land itself. Stage and television actress Julie Harris delivers a reading that is emotionally charged and reflective, recreating Dinesen's lively appreciation for the land she loved so much. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isak Dineson) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:52:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Out-of-Africa-Audiobook/B002V5H7VM thebookvoice.com 02:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Africa Author: Isak Dineson Narrator: Julie Harris Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danish countess Karen Blixon, known as Isak Dineson, ran a coffee plantation in Kenya in the years when Africa remained a romantic and formidable continent to most Europeans. Out of Africa is her account of her life there, with stories of her respectful relationships with the Masai, Kikuyu, and Somali natives who work on her land; the European friends who visit her; and the imposing permanence of the wild, high land itself. Stage and television actress Julie Harris delivers a reading that is emotionally charged and reflective, recreating Dinesen's lively appreciation for the land she loved so much. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Africa Author: Isak Dineson Narrator: Julie Harris Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Danish countess Karen Blixon, known as Isak Dineson, ran a coffee plantation in Kenya in the years when Africa remained a romantic and formidable continent to most Europeans. Out of Africa is her account of her life there, with stories of her respectful relationships with the Masai, Kikuyu, and Somali natives who work on her land; the European friends who visit her; and the imposing permanence of the wild, high land itself. Stage and television actress Julie Harris delivers a reading that is emotionally charged and reflective, recreating Dinesen's lively appreciation for the land she loved so much. Members Reviews: earthy and sensual It's a love story of Africa. Once I realized that it was this rather than an affair, I could relax and enjoy the story. The narrator was quite good. A beautiful story teller I loved this audio book. The reader brought such character of Isaac dennison to be real. I could truly see thru her eyes the wonders of Africa. I did not expect to enjoy this What made the experience of listening to Out of Africa the most enjoyable? The voice talent of Julie Harris. True, she does not have any "accents" to make the reading more "credible" but her interpretation and delivery, especially the subtext, make the world of the book come alive. It was performed, not read. Would you recommend Out of Africa to your friends? Why or why not? I would. I was not a fan of the movie and only purchased this because it was on sale and I wanted to whittle down the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list. I was expecting to slog through it and I was pleasantly surprised. It a great example of "the book is better" rule. That being said, I'm willing to give the movie another try based on this audio book. Have you listened to any of Julie Harriss other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not but definitely will seek her out for future purchases. I enjoyed her so much that I looked her up. Broadway stage legend and Kennedy Center Honoree. It's too bad that she's no longer with us, but there is a lot to choose from on the website. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? "Meryl Streep is almost as good as Julie Harris and Robert Redford is miscast. Oh, and there are lions." Any additional comments? Snark aside, I was really surprised and I enjoyed this book. I hope that there is an unabridged version that presents itself in the future. Though it will be a tough act to follow Julie Harris if it's read by someone else. I'm looking forward to listening to this one again. Great, but not as good as 'West With the Night' Any additional comments? This is a great read and a classic. Just make sure you read it before "West With the Night" and not after, as Beryl Markham's writing is just so spectacular. Captivating! Loved every warm, beautiful, heart breaking moment. Listened to this story on a cold winter weekend. Just the ticket! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Riding-Rockets-Audiobook/B0782C7L36 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riding Rockets Subtitle: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut Author: Mike Mullane Narrator: Joel Richards Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts was introduced to the world - 29 men and six women who would carry NASA through the most tumultuous years of the space shuttle program. Among them was USAF Colonel Mike Mullane, who, in his memoir Riding Rockets, strips the heroic veneer from the astronaut corps and paints them as they are - human. Mullane's tales of arrested development among military flyboys working with feminist pioneers and post-doc scientists are sometimes bawdy, often comical, and always entertaining. He vividly portrays every aspect of the astronaut experience, from telling a female technician which urine-collection condom size is a fit to hearing "Taps" played over a friend's grave. He is also brutally honest in his criticism of a NASA leadership whose bungling would precipitate the Challenger disaster - killing four members of his group. A hilarious, heartfelt story of life in all its fateful uncertainty, Riding Rockets will resonate long after the call of "Wheel stop". Critic Reviews: "A thoroughly absorbing story.... A strong addition to science and space collections of any size." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Mullane) Tue, 26 Dec 2017 12:44:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Riding-Rockets-Audiobook/B0782C7L36 thebookvoice.com 18:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riding Rockets Subtitle: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut Author: Mike Mullane Narrator: Joel Richards Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts was introduced to the world - 29 men and six women who would carry NASA through the most tumultuous years of the space shuttle program. Among them was USAF Colonel Mike Mullane, who, in his memoir Riding Rockets, strips the heroic veneer from the astronaut corps and paints them as they are - human. Mullane's tales of arrested development among military flyboys working with feminist pioneers and post-doc scientists are sometimes bawdy, often comical, and always entertaining. He vividly portrays every aspect of the astronaut experience, from telling a female technician which urine-collection condom size is a fit to hearing "Taps" played over a friend's grave. He is also brutally honest in his criticism of a NASA leadership whose bungling would precipitate the Challenger disaster - killing four members of his group. A hilarious, heartfelt story of life in all its fateful uncertainty, Riding Rockets will resonate long after the call of "Wheel stop". Critic Reviews: "A thoroughly absorbing story.... A strong addition to science and space collections of any size." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riding Rockets Subtitle: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut Author: Mike Mullane Narrator: Joel Richards Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts was introduced to the world - 29 men and six women who would carry NASA through the most tumultuous years of the space shuttle program. Among them was USAF Colonel Mike Mullane, who, in his memoir Riding Rockets, strips the heroic veneer from the astronaut corps and paints them as they are - human. Mullane's tales of arrested development among military flyboys working with feminist pioneers and post-doc scientists are sometimes bawdy, often comical, and always entertaining. He vividly portrays every aspect of the astronaut experience, from telling a female technician which urine-collection condom size is a fit to hearing "Taps" played over a friend's grave. He is also brutally honest in his criticism of a NASA leadership whose bungling would precipitate the Challenger disaster - killing four members of his group. A hilarious, heartfelt story of life in all its fateful uncertainty, Riding Rockets will resonate long after the call of "Wheel stop". Critic Reviews: "A thoroughly absorbing story.... A strong addition to science and space collections of any size." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Riding Rockets Excllent, educational, honest, really gives insight to the talents and bravery of these men and women. Best "Astronauts of the 80s" Memoir" I read "Riding Rockets" as an ebook several months ago, having given up on it coming out on Audible. Thus I was *thrilled* when, by chance, I found it available after Christmas, and bought it immediately. It's well-written, informative, interesting, infuriating, heart-breaking, and hilarious. I had tears in my eyes several times, both from sorrow and from laughing so hard I was literally crying. I love, love, love this book! Almost any fan of NASA and space history will enjoy this book. One caveat: I would rate this book as PG-13. Mike was a military pilot from "Planet AD" (Arrested Development). His sense of humour is rather gutter-bound. I liked it, but my sense of humour is pretty base as well. He also recognises that this was decades ago and what was okay then is not so now. In any case, the book is probably not suitable for most kids under ~14 or anyone with...delicate...sensibilities. If dick jokes offend you, I'd strongly advise skipping this book and picking up Clayton Anderson's "Ordinary Spaceman". (I'd also strongly recommend reading "Spaceman" by Mike Massimino. It is an amazing, wonderful, informative, interesting, and brilliant book. I can't come up with enough superlatives to describe his book. I can say that every person I've recommended, or given, it to - at least twenty - has loved it, and that reading it will make you want to be a better person.) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bread-Wine-Audiobook/B00C7F21PI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bread & Wine Subtitle: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes Author: Shauna Niequist Narrator: Shauna Niequist Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 183 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a follow up to her two best-selling books, Bittersweet and Cold Tangerines, author and blogger Shauna Niequist returns with the perfect listen for those who love food and value the community and connection of family and friends around the table. Bread & Wine is a collection of essays about family relationships, friendships, and the meals that bring us together. This mix of Anne Lamott and Barefoot Contessa is a funny, honest, and vulnerable spiritual memoir. Bread & Wine is a celebration of food shared, reminding listeners of the joy found in a life around the table. Its about the ways God teaches and nourishes people as they nourish the people around them. Its about hunger, both physical and otherwise, and the connections between the two. With wonderful recipes included, from Bacon-Wrapped Dates to Mango Chicken Curry to Blueberry Crisp, listeners will be able to recreate the comforting and satisfying meals that come to life in Bread & Wine. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shauna Niequist) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:19:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bread-Wine-Audiobook/B00C7F21PI thebookvoice.com 05:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bread & Wine Subtitle: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes Author: Shauna Niequist Narrator: Shauna Niequist Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 183 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a follow up to her two best-selling books, Bittersweet and Cold Tangerines, author and blogger Shauna Niequist returns with the perfect listen for those who love food and value the community and connection of family and friends around the table. Bread & Wine is a collection of essays about family relationships, friendships, and the meals that bring us together. This mix of Anne Lamott and Barefoot Contessa is a funny, honest, and vulnerable spiritual memoir. Bread & Wine is a celebration of food shared, reminding listeners of the joy found in a life around the table. Its about the ways God teaches and nourishes people as they nourish the people around them. Its about hunger, both physical and otherwise, and the connections between the two. With wonderful recipes included, from Bacon-Wrapped Dates to Mango Chicken Curry to Blueberry Crisp, listeners will be able to recreate the comforting and satisfying meals that come to life in Bread & Wine. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bread & Wine Subtitle: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes Author: Shauna Niequist Narrator: Shauna Niequist Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 183 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a follow up to her two best-selling books, Bittersweet and Cold Tangerines, author and blogger Shauna Niequist returns with the perfect listen for those who love food and value the community and connection of family and friends around the table. Bread & Wine is a collection of essays about family relationships, friendships, and the meals that bring us together. This mix of Anne Lamott and Barefoot Contessa is a funny, honest, and vulnerable spiritual memoir. Bread & Wine is a celebration of food shared, reminding listeners of the joy found in a life around the table. Its about the ways God teaches and nourishes people as they nourish the people around them. Its about hunger, both physical and otherwise, and the connections between the two. With wonderful recipes included, from Bacon-Wrapped Dates to Mango Chicken Curry to Blueberry Crisp, listeners will be able to recreate the comforting and satisfying meals that come to life in Bread & Wine. Members Reviews: Fantastic! Hospitality and The table have never sounded so good. I love this book. It's a food and life adventure peppered with wisdom and important truths. We can love each other and savor life around the table. Touching stories I have enjoyed listening to Shauna's new podcast, and decided to "hear" her book. I caught myself smiling, laughing, and even shedding a tear at times. Her book is a wonderful compilation of short stories about normal, messy life...and food! So. Very. Good. Sometimes I had to stop between chapters to let the beautiful story sink in. I felt as if I was listening to a friend tell her life story. Food, family and God Thanks for a pleasant read, her voice is nice to listen to and the book had some good points and life lessons. Met Shauna at Life Today This book is every bit as delightful and refreshing as my brief encounter was with Shauna. Thank you and keep up the good work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Real-American-Audiobook/B076FGRRQ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Real American Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Julie Lythcott-Haims Narrator: Julie Lythcott-Haims Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. A fearless debut audiobook memoir in which beloved and best-selling How to Raise an Adult author Julie Lythcott-Haims pulls no punches in her recollections of growing up a biracial black woman in America. Bringing a poetic sensibility to her prose to stunning effect, Lythcott-Haims briskly and stirringly evokes her personal battle with the low self-esteem that American racism routinely inflicts on people of color. The only child of a marriage between an African-American father and a white British mother, she shows indelibly how so-called "micro" aggressions in addition to blunt force insults can puncture a person's inner life with a thousand sharp cuts. Real American expresses, also, through Lythcott-Haims' path to self-acceptance, the healing power of community in overcoming the hurtful isolation of being incessantly considered "the other". The author of the New York Times best-selling anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims offers listeners a different kind of story this time out but one that will nevertheless resonate with the legions of students, educators, and parents to whom she is now well known, by whom she is beloved, and to whom she has always provided wise and necessary counsel about how to embrace and nurture their best selves. Real American is an affecting memoir, an unforgettable cri de coeur, and a clarion call to all of us to live more wisely, generously and fully. Critic Reviews: "Courageous, achingly honest." (Michelle Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness) "A compelling, incisive, and thoughtful examination of race, origin, and what it means to be called an American. Engaging, heartfelt, and beautifully written, Lythcott-Haims explores the American spectrum of identity with refreshing courage and compassion." (Bryan Stevenson, New York Times best-selling author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Lythcott-Haims) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:48:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Real-American-Audiobook/B076FGRRQ4 thebookvoice.com 06:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Real American Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Julie Lythcott-Haims Narrator: Julie Lythcott-Haims Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. A fearless debut audiobook memoir in which beloved and best-selling How to Raise an Adult author Julie Lythcott-Haims pulls no punches in her recollections of growing up a biracial black woman in America. Bringing a poetic sensibility to her prose to stunning effect, Lythcott-Haims briskly and stirringly evokes her personal battle with the low self-esteem that American racism routinely inflicts on people of color. The only child of a marriage between an African-American father and a white British mother, she shows indelibly how so-called "micro" aggressions in addition to blunt force insults can puncture a person's inner life with a thousand sharp cuts. Real American expresses, also, through Lythcott-Haims' path to self-acceptance, the healing power of community in overcoming the hurtful isolation of being incessantly considered "the other". The author of the New York Times best-selling anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims offers listeners a different kind of story this time out but one that will nevertheless resonate with the legions of students, educators, and parents to whom she is now well known, by whom she is beloved, and to whom she has always provided wise and necessary counsel about how to embrace and nurture their best selves. Real American is an affecting memoir, an unforgettable cri de coeur, and a clarion call to all of us to live more wisely, generously and fully. Critic Reviews: "Courageous, achingly honest." (Michelle Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness) "A compelling, incisive, and thoughtful examination of race, origin, and what it means to be called an American. Engaging, heartfelt, and beautifully written, Lythcott-Haims explores the American spectrum of identity with refreshing courage and compassion." (Bryan Stevenson, New York Times best-selling author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Real American Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Julie Lythcott-Haims Narrator: Julie Lythcott-Haims Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. A fearless debut audiobook memoir in which beloved and best-selling How to Raise an Adult author Julie Lythcott-Haims pulls no punches in her recollections of growing up a biracial black woman in America. Bringing a poetic sensibility to her prose to stunning effect, Lythcott-Haims briskly and stirringly evokes her personal battle with the low self-esteem that American racism routinely inflicts on people of color. The only child of a marriage between an African-American father and a white British mother, she shows indelibly how so-called "micro" aggressions in addition to blunt force insults can puncture a person's inner life with a thousand sharp cuts. Real American expresses, also, through Lythcott-Haims' path to self-acceptance, the healing power of community in overcoming the hurtful isolation of being incessantly considered "the other". The author of the New York Times best-selling anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims offers listeners a different kind of story this time out but one that will nevertheless resonate with the legions of students, educators, and parents to whom she is now well known, by whom she is beloved, and to whom she has always provided wise and necessary counsel about how to embrace and nurture their best selves. Real American is an affecting memoir, an unforgettable cri de coeur, and a clarion call to all of us to live more wisely, generously and fully. Critic Reviews: "Courageous, achingly honest." (Michelle Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness) "A compelling, incisive, and thoughtful examination of race, origin, and what it means to be called an American. Engaging, heartfelt, and beautifully written, Lythcott-Haims explores the American spectrum of identity with refreshing courage and compassion." (Bryan Stevenson, New York Times best-selling author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption) Members Reviews: Silvi would be proud.!!! awareness,love& tears This book hooked me in from page one and living with racism daily and having with mountains I climb and valleys I swim.. perfectly put. A beautiful truth This book is not just about one theme, it's so life stricken it's amazing. Being black, feeling vulnerable, being honest about moments of insecurity, relationships with Family... it's all so beautiful. This book stands as a monument to all that plagues society and really helps me see how universal some themes are. It's truly awesome Powerful must read The rawness you hear as Julie is reading her experience of being a biracial woman growing up in the United States, of being a mother to two biracial children, and a woman in a biracial relationship is palpable and searing. Every white American who is able to truly open their hearts and ears to listen would never be able to turn a blind eye to racism, systemic oppression, and white supremacy again. Black lives do matter, as do others. I wanted to like this book and started to from time to time, but there was just a little too much poor me coming from an upper class Harvard girl, even if she considers herself black. There is no doubt that racism is an issue in the US today. We all loose because of judging each other by the most ridiculous of all characteristics - color. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Empty-Mansions-Audiobook/B00EZ8AQO8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Mansions Subtitle: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune Author: Bill Dedman, Paul Clark Newell Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 794 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly 60 years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the 19th century with a 21st-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart is a reclusive heiress named Huguette Clark, a woman so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, why had she lived for 20 years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health? Why were her valuables being sold off? Was she in control of her fortune, or controlled by those managing her money? Dedman has collaborated with Huguette Clarks cousin, Paul Clark Newell, Jr., one of the few relatives to have frequent conversations with her. Dedman and Newell tell a fairy tale in reverse: the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege, who secrets herself away from the outside world. Empty Mansions reveals a complex portrait of the mysterious Huguette and her intimate circle. We meet her extravagant father, her publicity-shy mother, her star-crossed sister, her French boyfriend, her nurse who received more than $30 million in gifts, and the relatives fighting to inherit Huguettes copper fortune. Empty Mansions is an enthralling story of an eccentric of the highest order, a last jewel of the Gilded Age who lived life on her own terms. Editorial Reviews: "Empty Mansions is at once an engrossing portrait of a forgotten American heiress and a fascinating meditation on the crosswinds of extreme wealth. Hugely entertaining and well researched, Empty Mansions is a fabulous read." (Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire) Critic Reviews: "Empty Mansions is a dazzlement and a wonder. Bill Dedman and Paul Newell unravel a great character, Huguette Clark, a shy soul akin to Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird - if Boos father had been as rich as Rockefeller. This is an enchanting journey into the mysteries of the mind, a true-to-life exploration of strangeness and delight." (Pat Conroy, author of The Death of Santini: The Story of a Father and His Son) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Dedman) Wed, 04 Sep 2013 21:01:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Empty-Mansions-Audiobook/B00EZ8AQO8 thebookvoice.com 13:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Mansions Subtitle: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune Author: Bill Dedman, Paul Clark Newell Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 794 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly 60 years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the 19th century with a 21st-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart is a reclusive heiress named Huguette Clark, a woman so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, why had she lived for 20 years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health? Why were her valuables being sold off? Was she in control of her fortune, or controlled by those managing her money? Dedman has collaborated with Huguette Clarks cousin, Paul Clark Newell, Jr., one of the few relatives to have frequent conversations with her. Dedman and Newell tell a fairy tale in reverse: the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege, who secrets herself away from the outside world. Empty Mansions reveals a complex portrait of the mysterious Huguette and her intimate circle. We meet her extravagant father, her publicity-shy mother, her star-crossed sister, her French boyfriend, her nurse who received more than $30 million in gifts, and the relatives fighting to inherit Huguettes copper fortune. Empty Mansions is an enthralling story of an eccentric of the highest order, a last jewel of the Gilded Age who lived life on her own terms. Editorial Reviews: "Empty Mansions is at once an engrossing portrait of a forgotten American heiress and a fascinating meditation on the crosswinds of extreme wealth. Hugely entertaining and well researched, Empty Mansions is a fabulous read." (Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire) Critic Reviews: "Empty Mansions is a dazzlement and a wonder. Bill Dedman and Paul Newell unravel a great character, Huguette Clark, a shy soul akin to Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird - if Boos father had been as rich as Rockefeller. This is an enchanting journey into the mysteries of the mind, a true-to-life exploration of strangeness and delight." (Pat Conroy, author of The Death of Santini: The Story of a Father and His Son) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Mansions Subtitle: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune Author: Bill Dedman, Paul Clark Newell Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 794 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly 60 years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the 19th century with a 21st-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart is a reclusive heiress named Huguette Clark, a woman so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, why had she lived for 20 years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health? Why were her valuables being sold off? Was she in control of her fortune, or controlled by those managing her money? Dedman has collaborated with Huguette Clarks cousin, Paul Clark Newell, Jr., one of the few relatives to have frequent conversations with her. Dedman and Newell tell a fairy tale in reverse: the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege, who secrets herself away from the outside world. Empty Mansions reveals a complex portrait of the mysterious Huguette and her intimate circle. We meet her extravagant father, her publicity-shy mother, her star-crossed sister, her French boyfriend, her nurse who received more than $30 million in gifts, and the relatives fighting to inherit Huguettes copper fortune. Empty Mansions is an enthralling story of an eccentric of the highest order, a last jewel of the Gilded Age who lived life on her own terms. Editorial Reviews: "Empty Mansions is at once an engrossing portrait of a forgotten American heiress and a fascinating meditation on the crosswinds of extreme wealth. Hugely entertaining and well researched, Empty Mansions is a fabulous read." (Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire) Critic Reviews: "Empty Mansions is a dazzlement and a wonder. Bill Dedman and Paul Newell unravel a great character, Huguette Clark, a shy soul akin to Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird - if Boos father had been as rich as Rockefeller. This is an enchanting journey into the mysteries of the mind, a true-to-life exploration of strangeness and delight." (Pat Conroy, author of The Death of Santini: The Story of a Father and His Son) Members Reviews: Almost Great... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because it was really good but, I would warn them that they will be dissappointed with the way the author ended it. Who was your favorite character and why? W. A. Clark was my favorite character. I like his rags to riches story. My least favorite was Hugette, she wasted 104 years and there are plenty of people that would have used the money to feed millions of people or something like that instead of buying dollhouses and keeping up empty mansions. Have you listened to any of Kimberly Farrs other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to her before but I hope to again. She was great. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No Any additional comments? This book was great for the most part. Incredibly interesting, I liked the actual voice recordings and the way the narrator narrated. The end of the book was terrible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Wife-Audiobook/B00TZ8VUA2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Wife Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal Author: Taya Kyle, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Taya Kyle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 824 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle shares their private journey, a moving and universal chronicle of love and family, service and patriotism, grief and sacrifice, faith and purpose. How does someone carry on after the death of a hero? By becoming a hero herself. Though Chris and Taya Kyle's marriage had its difficult moments, it was always a love story. Together they'd endured military service, a best-selling book, unexpected fame, and a film deal starring a hot Hollywood actor. But just when Taya thought that she and Chris were finally going to live their dream together, her husband was murdered. In the wake of his death, a grieving Taya was left to raise her two young children and handle the many things Chris left behind: the business, the book, the movie, and a myriad of legal issues. Matching the straightforward, soul-baring style of American Sniper, Taya talks with honesty about the trials and triumphs of her life with and without Chris - the sleepless nights as a military spouse, the exhilaration as her husband was lionized, the quiet moments when family sheltered them from the madness of fame, the joy of discovering her own purpose in harmony with Chris' own legacy. In American Wife she recounts the struggles and looks toward the future, revealing the intimate story of her marriage and the inspirations that have given her strength. She speaks out on the effects of fame, both good and bad, and provides a road map for others faced with difficulties big and small. American Wife is a startling and affecting portrait of a woman of grit and determination - an example we can all follow to become heroes in our own lives. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Taya Kyle) Mon, 04 May 2015 12:22:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Wife-Audiobook/B00TZ8VUA2 thebookvoice.com 09:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Wife Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal Author: Taya Kyle, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Taya Kyle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 824 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle shares their private journey, a moving and universal chronicle of love and family, service and patriotism, grief and sacrifice, faith and purpose. How does someone carry on after the death of a hero? By becoming a hero herself. Though Chris and Taya Kyle's marriage had its difficult moments, it was always a love story. Together they'd endured military service, a best-selling book, unexpected fame, and a film deal starring a hot Hollywood actor. But just when Taya thought that she and Chris were finally going to live their dream together, her husband was murdered. In the wake of his death, a grieving Taya was left to raise her two young children and handle the many things Chris left behind: the business, the book, the movie, and a myriad of legal issues. Matching the straightforward, soul-baring style of American Sniper, Taya talks with honesty about the trials and triumphs of her life with and without Chris - the sleepless nights as a military spouse, the exhilaration as her husband was lionized, the quiet moments when family sheltered them from the madness of fame, the joy of discovering her own purpose in harmony with Chris' own legacy. In American Wife she recounts the struggles and looks toward the future, revealing the intimate story of her marriage and the inspirations that have given her strength. She speaks out on the effects of fame, both good and bad, and provides a road map for others faced with difficulties big and small. American Wife is a startling and affecting portrait of a woman of grit and determination - an example we can all follow to become heroes in our own lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Wife Subtitle: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal Author: Taya Kyle, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Taya Kyle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 824 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle shares their private journey, a moving and universal chronicle of love and family, service and patriotism, grief and sacrifice, faith and purpose. How does someone carry on after the death of a hero? By becoming a hero herself. Though Chris and Taya Kyle's marriage had its difficult moments, it was always a love story. Together they'd endured military service, a best-selling book, unexpected fame, and a film deal starring a hot Hollywood actor. But just when Taya thought that she and Chris were finally going to live their dream together, her husband was murdered. In the wake of his death, a grieving Taya was left to raise her two young children and handle the many things Chris left behind: the business, the book, the movie, and a myriad of legal issues. Matching the straightforward, soul-baring style of American Sniper, Taya talks with honesty about the trials and triumphs of her life with and without Chris - the sleepless nights as a military spouse, the exhilaration as her husband was lionized, the quiet moments when family sheltered them from the madness of fame, the joy of discovering her own purpose in harmony with Chris' own legacy. In American Wife she recounts the struggles and looks toward the future, revealing the intimate story of her marriage and the inspirations that have given her strength. She speaks out on the effects of fame, both good and bad, and provides a road map for others faced with difficulties big and small. American Wife is a startling and affecting portrait of a woman of grit and determination - an example we can all follow to become heroes in our own lives. Members Reviews: Not what I was looking for, but still good STORY (personal memoir) - Taya Kyle would be your typical young, American housewife, had she not been married to and widowed by a famous Navy SEAL - Chris Kyle of the American Sniper movie fame. I absolutely loved American Sniper, and I purchased this book because I wanted to know more about Chris, Taya, Chris's murder, his memorial, et cetera. Taya suffered a tragic loss but also had to deal with lawsuits and other stressful issues while still remaining strong and raising two young children. The title of this book says it all, "A Memoir of Love, Faith, War and Renewal." Therein lies the problem I had with the book, and I will admit it's all my fault for wanting and expecting something different. I wanted more about Chris, I suppose, and less about Taya's childhood, her faith and renewal, less love notes between she and Chris. If the book had contained about two hours less of those topics, I would have easily rated it five stars. Please don't take my review as stating anything negative about either Taya or Chris. I am extremely grateful for everything Chris did to protect our Country and am sorry for what Taya continues to endure. PERFORMANCE - Taya reads the book herself and does a very good job. OVERALL - Very well done. Recommended for anyone who is interested in learning more about Taya and her life after Chris's murder, keeping in mind my comments above. Amazing While Taya is reading this you can feel her emotion. No one knew Chris like her and her delivery of him must of been spot on. I waited months for this book and it was well worth the wait. Well written and heart touching. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Double-Cup-Love-Audiobook/B01ENLIFX0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Double Cup Love Subtitle: On the Trail of Family, Food, and Broken Hearts in China Author: Eddie Huang Narrator: Eddie Huang Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of Fresh off the Boat, now a hit ABC sitcom, comes a hilarious and fiercely original story of culture, family, love, and red-cooked pork. Eddie Huang was finally happy. Sort of. He'd written a best-selling book and was the star of a TV show that took him to far-flung places around the globe. His New York City restaurant was humming, his OKCupid hand was strong, and he'd even hung fresh Ralph Lauren curtains to create the illusion of a bedroom in the tiny apartment he shared with his younger brother, Evan, who ran their restaurant business. Then he fell in love - and everything fell apart. The business was creating tension within the family; his life as a media star took him away from his first passion - food; and the woman he loved - an All-American white girl - made him wonder: How Chinese am I? The only way to find out, he decided, was to reverse his parents' migration and head back to the motherland. On a quest to heal his family, reconnect with his culture, and figure out whether he should marry his American girl, Eddie flew to China with his two brothers and a mission: to set up shop, to see if his food stood up to Chinese palates - and to immerse himself in the culture to see if his life made sense in China. Naturally, nothing went according to plan. Double Cup Love takes listeners from Williamsburg dive bars to the skies over Mongolia, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai to street-side soup peddlers in Chengdu. The book rockets off as a sharply observed, globe-trotting comic adventure that turns into an existential suspense story with high stakes. Eddie takes listeners to the crossroads where he has to choose between his past and his future, between who he once was and who he might become. Double Cup Love is about how we search for love and meaning - in family and culture, in romance and marriage - but also how that search, with all its aching and overpowering complexity, can deliver us to our truest selves. Critic Reviews: "Another punch of passion.... With his gift for conversation, edgy humor, and deeply knowledgeable palate, readers get a sense of a young chef on a serious quest.... His passion for food and determination to get things right - in the US, in China, and in his heart of hearts - mark every page." ( Publishers Weekly) "Huang possesses a fiery descriptive flair capable of splicing disparate cultural references with the acuity of a yakitori grill master.... A challenging author continues to bravely bare his soul along with his best dishes." ( Kirkus Reviews) "Chef Eddie Huang's rapid pace and East Coast Chinese-American persona make for a roller-coaster ride well worth hearing.... This is not just an audiobook. It's a storytelling masterpiece in the most comedic, sometimes outlandish, way." ( AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eddie Huang) Tue, 31 May 2016 04:05:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Double-Cup-Love-Audiobook/B01ENLIFX0 thebookvoice.com 05:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Double Cup Love Subtitle: On the Trail of Family, Food, and Broken Hearts in China Author: Eddie Huang Narrator: Eddie Huang Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of Fresh off the Boat, now a hit ABC sitcom, comes a hilarious and fiercely original story of culture, family, love, and red-cooked pork. Eddie Huang was finally happy. Sort of. He'd written a best-selling book and was the star of a TV show that took him to far-flung places around the globe. His New York City restaurant was humming, his OKCupid hand was strong, and he'd even hung fresh Ralph Lauren curtains to create the illusion of a bedroom in the tiny apartment he shared with his younger brother, Evan, who ran their restaurant business. Then he fell in love - and everything fell apart. The business was creating tension within the family; his life as a media star took him away from his first passion - food; and the woman he loved - an All-American white girl - made him wonder: How Chinese am I? The only way to find out, he decided, was to reverse his parents' migration and head back to the motherland. On a quest to heal his family, reconnect with his culture, and figure out whether he should marry his American girl, Eddie flew to China with his two brothers and a mission: to set up shop, to see if his food stood up to Chinese palates - and to immerse himself in the culture to see if his life made sense in China. Naturally, nothing went according to plan. Double Cup Love takes listeners from Williamsburg dive bars to the skies over Mongolia, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai to street-side soup peddlers in Chengdu. The book rockets off as a sharply observed, globe-trotting comic adventure that turns into an existential suspense story with high stakes. Eddie takes listeners to the crossroads where he has to choose between his past and his future, between who he once was and who he might become. Double Cup Love is about how we search for love and meaning - in family and culture, in romance and marriage - but also how that search, with all its aching and overpowering complexity, can deliver us to our truest selves. Critic Reviews: "Another punch of passion.... With his gift for conversation, edgy humor, and deeply knowledgeable palate, readers get a sense of a young chef on a serious quest.... His passion for food and determination to get things right - in the US, in China, and in his heart of hearts - mark every page." ( Publishers Weekly) "Huang possesses a fiery descriptive flair capable of splicing disparate cultural references with the acuity of a yakitori grill master.... A challenging author continues to bravely bare his soul along with his best dishes." ( Kirkus Reviews) "Chef Eddie Huang's rapid pace and East Coast Chinese-American persona make for a roller-coaster ride well worth hearing.... This is not just an audiobook. It's a storytelling masterpiece in the most comedic, sometimes outlandish, way." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Double Cup Love Subtitle: On the Trail of Family, Food, and Broken Hearts in China Author: Eddie Huang Narrator: Eddie Huang Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of Fresh off the Boat, now a hit ABC sitcom, comes a hilarious and fiercely original story of culture, family, love, and red-cooked pork. Eddie Huang was finally happy. Sort of. He'd written a best-selling book and was the star of a TV show that took him to far-flung places around the globe. His New York City restaurant was humming, his OKCupid hand was strong, and he'd even hung fresh Ralph Lauren curtains to create the illusion of a bedroom in the tiny apartment he shared with his younger brother, Evan, who ran their restaurant business. Then he fell in love - and everything fell apart. The business was creating tension within the family; his life as a media star took him away from his first passion - food; and the woman he loved - an All-American white girl - made him wonder: How Chinese am I? The only way to find out, he decided, was to reverse his parents' migration and head back to the motherland. On a quest to heal his family, reconnect with his culture, and figure out whether he should marry his American girl, Eddie flew to China with his two brothers and a mission: to set up shop, to see if his food stood up to Chinese palates - and to immerse himself in the culture to see if his life made sense in China. Naturally, nothing went according to plan. Double Cup Love takes listeners from Williamsburg dive bars to the skies over Mongolia, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai to street-side soup peddlers in Chengdu. The book rockets off as a sharply observed, globe-trotting comic adventure that turns into an existential suspense story with high stakes. Eddie takes listeners to the crossroads where he has to choose between his past and his future, between who he once was and who he might become. Double Cup Love is about how we search for love and meaning - in family and culture, in romance and marriage - but also how that search, with all its aching and overpowering complexity, can deliver us to our truest selves. Critic Reviews: "Another punch of passion.... With his gift for conversation, edgy humor, and deeply knowledgeable palate, readers get a sense of a young chef on a serious quest.... His passion for food and determination to get things right - in the US, in China, and in his heart of hearts - mark every page." ( Publishers Weekly) "Huang possesses a fiery descriptive flair capable of splicing disparate cultural references with the acuity of a yakitori grill master.... A challenging author continues to bravely bare his soul along with his best dishes." ( Kirkus Reviews) "Chef Eddie Huang's rapid pace and East Coast Chinese-American persona make for a roller-coaster ride well worth hearing.... This is not just an audiobook. It's a storytelling masterpiece in the most comedic, sometimes outlandish, way." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Loved it My husband is born-in-America, half-Irish, half-Chinese, adopted. I didn't buy this for him or to learn about his ancestors' culture but it did play a little influence on why it caught my attention. I've always wanted to travel but have 3 kids - so I listen to a lot of travel books. I loved how he easily slipped between English and mandarin, how he described some of the layout and his interactions with locals. He didn't get too political and yet he still gave me an idea of what part communism plays in China. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Really-Good-Day-Audiobook/B01N1MEB3P Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Really Good Day Subtitle: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life Author: Ayelet Waldman Narrator: Ayelet Waldman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from "Lewis Carroll", Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. As Waldman charts her experience over the course of a month - bursts of productivity, sleepless nights, a newfound sense of equanimity - she also explores the history and mythology of LSD, the cutting-edge research into the drug, and the byzantine policies that control it. Drawing on her experience as a federal public defender and as the mother of teenagers and her research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, Waldman has produced a book that is eye-opening, often hilarious, and utterly enthralling. Critic Reviews: "Ayelet Waldman gives an animated performance.... The audiobook blends history, science, and memoir, and, as narrator, Waldman displays enthusiasm for all of it. She uses pacing, pauses, and changes in tone to enliven even the most mundane details.... Her story will appeal to listeners who enjoy quirky memoirs." ( AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ayelet Waldman) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 02:44:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Really-Good-Day-Audiobook/B01N1MEB3P thebookvoice.com 07:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Really Good Day Subtitle: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life Author: Ayelet Waldman Narrator: Ayelet Waldman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from "Lewis Carroll", Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. As Waldman charts her experience over the course of a month - bursts of productivity, sleepless nights, a newfound sense of equanimity - she also explores the history and mythology of LSD, the cutting-edge research into the drug, and the byzantine policies that control it. Drawing on her experience as a federal public defender and as the mother of teenagers and her research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, Waldman has produced a book that is eye-opening, often hilarious, and utterly enthralling. Critic Reviews: "Ayelet Waldman gives an animated performance.... The audiobook blends history, science, and memoir, and, as narrator, Waldman displays enthusiasm for all of it. She uses pacing, pauses, and changes in tone to enliven even the most mundane details.... Her story will appeal to listeners who enjoy quirky memoirs." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Really Good Day Subtitle: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life Author: Ayelet Waldman Narrator: Ayelet Waldman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from "Lewis Carroll", Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. As Waldman charts her experience over the course of a month - bursts of productivity, sleepless nights, a newfound sense of equanimity - she also explores the history and mythology of LSD, the cutting-edge research into the drug, and the byzantine policies that control it. Drawing on her experience as a federal public defender and as the mother of teenagers and her research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, Waldman has produced a book that is eye-opening, often hilarious, and utterly enthralling. Critic Reviews: "Ayelet Waldman gives an animated performance.... The audiobook blends history, science, and memoir, and, as narrator, Waldman displays enthusiasm for all of it. She uses pacing, pauses, and changes in tone to enliven even the most mundane details.... Her story will appeal to listeners who enjoy quirky memoirs." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: A Radically Different Approach to Self-Medication This book came to my attention a few months before its release, when a caring friend mentioned that it might be of interest to me. This friend, along with most people who know me, was aware that I struggle daily with my mood disorder, and she was right in thinking I'd be curious to learn about a radically different approach to 'self-medication'. Ayelet Waldman also suffers from mood disorders and according to her, she has taken just about every pharmaceutical drug available on the market, AND suffered all the accompanying side-effects. Treating a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder is complicated business and usually involves a whole drug cocktail to stabilize both the highs and lows. Approaching menopause, Waldman found that she was becoming more and more out of control, and the feeling she was putting her marriage at risk with repeated angry outbursts along with suicidal thoughts prompted her to seek a solution. Having studied a book on the subject of microdosing which provided helpful guidelines, and not least of all, having procured a small vial of LSD from a mysterious source, she decided to become her own research subject for a month-long trial which involved taking minute amounts of LSD every three days and journaled any changes she was able to perceive over this period. At the kind of doses she was taking (about one-tenth of a standard hallucinogenic dose), the user experiences no hallucinatory effects whatsoever. Instead, she describes the overall effect of the experience as providing a feeling that one is more focused, more in control and with the general impression that one is just having... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalling-for-Time-Audiobook/B078JLV5PW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalling for Time Subtitle: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Author: Gary Noesner Narrator: Gary Noesner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The FBI's chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that serves as a basis for the upcoming series Waco. In Stalling for Time, the FBI's chief hostage negotiator takes listeners on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks. Having helped develop the FBI's nonviolent communication techniques for achieving peaceful outcomes in tense situations, Gary Noesner offers a candid, fascinating look back at his years as an innovator in the ranks of the Bureau and a pioneer on the front lines. Whether vividly recounting showdowns with the radical Republic of Texas militia or clashes with colleagues and superiors that expose the internal politics of America's premier law enforcement agency, Stalling for Time crackles with insight and breathtaking suspense. Case by case, minute by minute, it's a behind-the-scenes view of a visionary crime fighter in action. Critic Reviews: "Rivetingthe most in-depth and absorbing section is devoted to the 1993 siege near Waco, Texas." ( The Washington Post) "Captivating...an electrifying read...No Hollywood movie can top this story for thrills, suspense, or action." ( New York Journal of Books) "Certain to fascinate true crime readers...The compelling centerpiece of the book is Noesner's analysis of 'what went wrong at Waco' with the Branch Davidians." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Noesner) Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:18:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalling-for-Time-Audiobook/B078JLV5PW thebookvoice.com 08:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalling for Time Subtitle: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Author: Gary Noesner Narrator: Gary Noesner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The FBI's chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that serves as a basis for the upcoming series Waco. In Stalling for Time, the FBI's chief hostage negotiator takes listeners on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks. Having helped develop the FBI's nonviolent communication techniques for achieving peaceful outcomes in tense situations, Gary Noesner offers a candid, fascinating look back at his years as an innovator in the ranks of the Bureau and a pioneer on the front lines. Whether vividly recounting showdowns with the radical Republic of Texas militia or clashes with colleagues and superiors that expose the internal politics of America's premier law enforcement agency, Stalling for Time crackles with insight and breathtaking suspense. Case by case, minute by minute, it's a behind-the-scenes view of a visionary crime fighter in action. Critic Reviews: "Rivetingthe most in-depth and absorbing section is devoted to the 1993 siege near Waco, Texas." ( The Washington Post) "Captivating...an electrifying read...No Hollywood movie can top this story for thrills, suspense, or action." ( New York Journal of Books) "Certain to fascinate true crime readers...The compelling centerpiece of the book is Noesner's analysis of 'what went wrong at Waco' with the Branch Davidians." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalling for Time Subtitle: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Author: Gary Noesner Narrator: Gary Noesner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The FBI's chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that serves as a basis for the upcoming series Waco. In Stalling for Time, the FBI's chief hostage negotiator takes listeners on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks. Having helped develop the FBI's nonviolent communication techniques for achieving peaceful outcomes in tense situations, Gary Noesner offers a candid, fascinating look back at his years as an innovator in the ranks of the Bureau and a pioneer on the front lines. Whether vividly recounting showdowns with the radical Republic of Texas militia or clashes with colleagues and superiors that expose the internal politics of America's premier law enforcement agency, Stalling for Time crackles with insight and breathtaking suspense. Case by case, minute by minute, it's a behind-the-scenes view of a visionary crime fighter in action. Critic Reviews: "Rivetingthe most in-depth and absorbing section is devoted to the 1993 siege near Waco, Texas." ( The Washington Post) "Captivating...an electrifying read...No Hollywood movie can top this story for thrills, suspense, or action." ( New York Journal of Books) "Certain to fascinate true crime readers...The compelling centerpiece of the book is Noesner's analysis of 'what went wrong at Waco' with the Branch Davidians." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Gary rocks An incredible glimpse into a life journey that has culminated in a unique skill set and perspective about the necessity of using communication skills to save human lives. Gary has laid out several examples of how these skills, in conjunction with tactical support at times, minimize the loss of life and preserve the dignity of those involved. Some examples underscore how ignoring the importance of maintaining a dialogue with perpetrators have gone sadly awry. Another important theme emerges, that of careful coordination among all responders is paramount. Such a skill set has implications beyond major events, but is useful in many settings including health care. I applaud Gary for baring his soul, risking the displeasure of colleagues and illustrating the importance of what his lifes work, his passion, has accomplished. Kudos, my friend! Top Notch Mr. Noesner's narration is second to none. His voice is soothing and consistent. No wonder he had such a successful career as a negotiator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Angelas-Ashes-Audiobook/B002V5BKPQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angela's Ashes Author: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Narrator: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, movingly read in his own voice, bears all the marks of a classic. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents, Frank was later raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. His mother, Angela, had no money to feed her children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely worked, and when he did, he drank his wages. Angela's Ashes is the story of how Frank endured - wearing shoes repaired with tires, begging for a pig's head for Christmas dinner, and searching the pubs for his father - a tale he relates with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. Critic Reviews: "It's pure heaven when McCourt reads...[He] sighs, we weep. He speaks, we are transported." (The Christian Science Monitor) "I'd listened to the audiobook which was read by Frank McCourt himself and vibrates with humor, heart, passion, and nostalgia..." (Roger Ebert) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frank McCourt) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:38:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Angelas-Ashes-Audiobook/B002V5BKPQ thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angela's Ashes Author: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Narrator: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, movingly read in his own voice, bears all the marks of a classic. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents, Frank was later raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. His mother, Angela, had no money to feed her children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely worked, and when he did, he drank his wages. Angela's Ashes is the story of how Frank endured - wearing shoes repaired with tires, begging for a pig's head for Christmas dinner, and searching the pubs for his father - a tale he relates with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. Critic Reviews: "It's pure heaven when McCourt reads...[He] sighs, we weep. He speaks, we are transported." (The Christian Science Monitor) "I'd listened to the audiobook which was read by Frank McCourt himself and vibrates with humor, heart, passion, and nostalgia..." (Roger Ebert) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angela's Ashes Author: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Narrator: Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, movingly read in his own voice, bears all the marks of a classic. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents, Frank was later raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. His mother, Angela, had no money to feed her children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely worked, and when he did, he drank his wages. Angela's Ashes is the story of how Frank endured - wearing shoes repaired with tires, begging for a pig's head for Christmas dinner, and searching the pubs for his father - a tale he relates with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. Critic Reviews: "It's pure heaven when McCourt reads...[He] sighs, we weep. He speaks, we are transported." (The Christian Science Monitor) "I'd listened to the audiobook which was read by Frank McCourt himself and vibrates with humor, heart, passion, and nostalgia..." (Roger Ebert) Members Reviews: The Voice I really enjoyed it. The author reading it with his accent really puts in place and time. I will be watching the movie next. Beautifully told story So sorry I didn't read this book years ago. I cried and laughed. You could feel and see Frank's descriptions so vividly... compelling read Poignant story of harsh poverty told with lyrical Irish wit and courage..in simplicity..through a young man's eyes and words ABRIDGED VERSION What disappointed you about Angela's Ashes? I guess its my own fault but I did not realize this was an abridged version. I was so disappointed. 15+ hours down to 4.5. Amazing stories from an incredible storyteller Where does Angela's Ashes rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I think this is the best audiobook I've listened to. What did you like best about this story? McCourt's stories of his childhood in the U.S. and Ireland bring up so many different emotions, sometimes simultaneously. I laughed so much, despite the tales of sadness and despair. What about Frank McCourts performance did you like? He is (or was) a master storyteller. I loved that he sang the songs and did the various voices. Listening to this was like stumbling into a pub and sitting next to McCourt as he recounts his life. Any additional comments? Everyone should listen to this audiobook, even if you've read the print version. Each is amazing in its own way. I was so sad when the book was over that I immediately downloaded 'Tis, which picks up after Angela's Ashes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Undaunted-Audiobook/B008X9XTXU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Undaunted Subtitle: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do Author: Christine Caine Narrator: Tess Masters Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-12 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 292 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Christine Caine offers life-transforming insights about how not only to overcome the challenges, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances we all experience, but also to actually grow from those experiences and be equipped and empowered to help others. Using her own dramatic life story, Caine shows how God rescued her from a life in which she was unnamed, unwanted, and unqualified. She tells how she overcame abuse, abandonment, fears, and other challenges to go on a mission of adventure, fueled by faith, and filled with love and courage. Her personal stories inspire listeners to hear their name called, just as Christine heard her own - You are beloved. You are the hope. You are chosen - to go into a dark and troubled world, knowing each of us possess all it takes to bring hope, create change, and live completely for Christ. Part inspirational tale, part manifesto to stir listeners to lives of adventure, this book shows the way with spiritual wisdom and insight. Her mission to fight injustice by focusing on one person at a time will inspire and awe listeners with how we are joined in a unique mission, products of eternity, positioned in time, pressed to make the most of our lives on a quest filled with adventure and drawn by faith. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christine Caine) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:55:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Undaunted-Audiobook/B008X9XTXU thebookvoice.com 06:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Undaunted Subtitle: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do Author: Christine Caine Narrator: Tess Masters Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-12 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 292 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Christine Caine offers life-transforming insights about how not only to overcome the challenges, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances we all experience, but also to actually grow from those experiences and be equipped and empowered to help others. Using her own dramatic life story, Caine shows how God rescued her from a life in which she was unnamed, unwanted, and unqualified. She tells how she overcame abuse, abandonment, fears, and other challenges to go on a mission of adventure, fueled by faith, and filled with love and courage. Her personal stories inspire listeners to hear their name called, just as Christine heard her own - You are beloved. You are the hope. You are chosen - to go into a dark and troubled world, knowing each of us possess all it takes to bring hope, create change, and live completely for Christ. Part inspirational tale, part manifesto to stir listeners to lives of adventure, this book shows the way with spiritual wisdom and insight. Her mission to fight injustice by focusing on one person at a time will inspire and awe listeners with how we are joined in a unique mission, products of eternity, positioned in time, pressed to make the most of our lives on a quest filled with adventure and drawn by faith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Undaunted Subtitle: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do Author: Christine Caine Narrator: Tess Masters Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-12 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 292 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Christine Caine offers life-transforming insights about how not only to overcome the challenges, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances we all experience, but also to actually grow from those experiences and be equipped and empowered to help others. Using her own dramatic life story, Caine shows how God rescued her from a life in which she was unnamed, unwanted, and unqualified. She tells how she overcame abuse, abandonment, fears, and other challenges to go on a mission of adventure, fueled by faith, and filled with love and courage. Her personal stories inspire listeners to hear their name called, just as Christine heard her own - You are beloved. You are the hope. You are chosen - to go into a dark and troubled world, knowing each of us possess all it takes to bring hope, create change, and live completely for Christ. Part inspirational tale, part manifesto to stir listeners to lives of adventure, this book shows the way with spiritual wisdom and insight. Her mission to fight injustice by focusing on one person at a time will inspire and awe listeners with how we are joined in a unique mission, products of eternity, positioned in time, pressed to make the most of our lives on a quest filled with adventure and drawn by faith. Members Reviews: Sincere, Honesty, and REAL! Would you listen to Undaunted again? Why? Yes, I would definitely listen to it again. It was really close to my heart. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The moment when Nick/GOD was loving her through her past situations. Thought provoking Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, but not sure this is one that I wish I had bought in paperback and audio and still may. Christine has some very thought provoking things in this book that if you had it in print you could pause for a few minutes after you read it and let it soak in. I like listening to it too though because I have more time to listen than I do to sit and read, but this one demands you not to multitask quite as much as some other books allow. What did you like best about this story? This is a compelling book... not a story. What about Tess Masterss performance did you like? She actually reads the way Christine would. I am glad that I saw Christine at Women of Faith and the Joyce Meyer women's conference this year before reading (listening to) her book. It did help me appreciate the writing more and Tess did a great job injection Christine's emotion for the subject matter into her reading. Encouraging and uplifting Would you listen to Undaunted again? Why? I would listen to Undaunted again, because not only does the stories from the author's life keep you interested, but the principles drawn out from them are life changing. What did you like best about this story? It reminds us of the amazing love God has for us, and for others, and how he wants to use us to touch other people's lives for His purpose. What about Tess Masterss performance did you like? She read with powerful conviction Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I cried many times during the book because of the incredible sad world we live in, and how people just like me can be in such horrible situations, and how men and women could be so cruel. Any additional comments? This book is a must read for everyone person, no matter your age. Must Read! amazing book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Finding-Magic-Audiobook/B073D8VM5S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Magic Subtitle: A Spiritual Memoir Author: Sally Quinn Narrator: Sally Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The author, journalist, television commentator, and longtime Washington insider reflects on the spiritual quest that has brought deeper meaning to her life - and kept her grounded within the high-powered political world of Washington, DC's elite - her renowned writing career, her celebrity marriage, and her legendary role as doyenne of the capital's social scene. In this emotionally involving, illuminating memoir, the legendary Washington Post journalist and author talks candidly about her life at the white-hot center of power and the surprising spiritual quest that has driven her for more than half a century. While working as a reporter, caring for a learning-disabled son with her husband, longtime Washington Post executive editor Benjamin Bradlee, reigning over the capital's social scene, and remaining intimately connected with national politics, Sally Quinn yearned to understand what truly made the world - and her life - tick. After years of searching, most of which occurred in the secular capital of the world, she came to realize that the time she spent with friends and family - the evenings of shared hospitality and intimate fellowship - provided spiritual nourishment and that this theme has been woven into all the most important moments of her life. In this spiritual memoir, Quinn speaks frankly about her varied, provocative spiritual experiences - from her Southern family of Presbyterians and psychics to voodoo lessons from her Baptist nanny; her trials as a hospitalized military kid in Japan as the Korean War begins; her adventures as a Post reporter and columnist; her experience as one of the first female news anchors on national television; her battles with the Nixon administration, Watergate, and other scandals that have rocked the nation; her courtship with and long marriage to one of the most authoritative figures in the media; her role as the capital's most influential hostess; and her growing fascination with religious issues. This fascination led to her pioneering work in creating the most visited religious site on the web, OnFaith.co, where she reports on the unseen driving force of American life. Throughout this radiant, thoughtful, and surprisingly intimate memoir, Quinn reveals how "it's all magic" - the many forms of what draws us together and provides meaning to all we do. Her roller-coaster and irreverent but surprisingly spiritual story allows us to see how the infinite wonder of God and the values of meaningful conversation, experience, and community are available to us all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sally Quinn) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:52:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Finding-Magic-Audiobook/B073D8VM5S thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Magic Subtitle: A Spiritual Memoir Author: Sally Quinn Narrator: Sally Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The author, journalist, television commentator, and longtime Washington insider reflects on the spiritual quest that has brought deeper meaning to her life - and kept her grounded within the high-powered political world of Washington, DC's elite - her renowned writing career, her celebrity marriage, and her legendary role as doyenne of the capital's social scene. In this emotionally involving, illuminating memoir, the legendary Washington Post journalist and author talks candidly about her life at the white-hot center of power and the surprising spiritual quest that has driven her for more than half a century. While working as a reporter, caring for a learning-disabled son with her husband, longtime Washington Post executive editor Benjamin Bradlee, reigning over the capital's social scene, and remaining intimately connected with national politics, Sally Quinn yearned to understand what truly made the world - and her life - tick. After years of searching, most of which occurred in the secular capital of the world, she came to realize that the time she spent with friends and family - the evenings of shared hospitality and intimate fellowship - provided spiritual nourishment and that this theme has been woven into all the most important moments of her life. In this spiritual memoir, Quinn speaks frankly about her varied, provocative spiritual experiences - from her Southern family of Presbyterians and psychics to voodoo lessons from her Baptist nanny; her trials as a hospitalized military kid in Japan as the Korean War begins; her adventures as a Post reporter and columnist; her experience as one of the first female news anchors on national television; her battles with the Nixon administration, Watergate, and other scandals that have rocked the nation; her courtship with and long marriage to one of the most authoritative figures in the media; her role as the capital's most influential hostess; and her growing fascination with religious issues. This fascination led to her pioneering work in creating the most visited religious site on the web, OnFaith.co, where she reports on the unseen driving force of American life. Throughout this radiant, thoughtful, and surprisingly intimate memoir, Quinn reveals how "it's all magic" - the many forms of what draws us together and provides meaning to all we do. Her roller-coaster and irreverent but surprisingly spiritual story allows us to see how the infinite wonder of God and the values of meaningful conversation, experience, and community are available to us all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Magic Subtitle: A Spiritual Memoir Author: Sally Quinn Narrator: Sally Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The author, journalist, television commentator, and longtime Washington insider reflects on the spiritual quest that has brought deeper meaning to her life - and kept her grounded within the high-powered political world of Washington, DC's elite - her renowned writing career, her celebrity marriage, and her legendary role as doyenne of the capital's social scene. In this emotionally involving, illuminating memoir, the legendary Washington Post journalist and author talks candidly about her life at the white-hot center of power and the surprising spiritual quest that has driven her for more than half a century. While working as a reporter, caring for a learning-disabled son with her husband, longtime Washington Post executive editor Benjamin Bradlee, reigning over the capital's social scene, and remaining intimately connected with national politics, Sally Quinn yearned to understand what truly made the world - and her life - tick. After years of searching, most of which occurred in the secular capital of the world, she came to realize that the time she spent with friends and family - the evenings of shared hospitality and intimate fellowship - provided spiritual nourishment and that this theme has been woven into all the most important moments of her life. In this spiritual memoir, Quinn speaks frankly about her varied, provocative spiritual experiences - from her Southern family of Presbyterians and psychics to voodoo lessons from her Baptist nanny; her trials as a hospitalized military kid in Japan as the Korean War begins; her adventures as a Post reporter and columnist; her experience as one of the first female news anchors on national television; her battles with the Nixon administration, Watergate, and other scandals that have rocked the nation; her courtship with and long marriage to one of the most authoritative figures in the media; her role as the capital's most influential hostess; and her growing fascination with religious issues. This fascination led to her pioneering work in creating the most visited religious site on the web, OnFaith.co, where she reports on the unseen driving force of American life. Throughout this radiant, thoughtful, and surprisingly intimate memoir, Quinn reveals how "it's all magic" - the many forms of what draws us together and provides meaning to all we do. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-My-Life-Audiobook/B002V02L8G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Life Author: Helen Keller Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a 2-year-old, Helen Keller was stricken with a mysterious illness which left her blind and deaf. It wasn't until she was 6, and a teacher, Miss Sullivan, entered her life, that she was able to communicate with her family. In her unforgettable autobiography, Helen shares her struggle with, and ultimate triumph over, her disability. When it was first published in 1902, her story gained the attention of some of the most famous people of her day and it was later popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker. Editorial Reviews: This program reveals the timelessness of Keller's autobiography. Her courageous spirit her greatness never becomes out of date. As the program opens, the listener can hear the frustration and sadness in Bresnahan's voice as Keller struggles to express herself to those outside her dark, silent world. Like a sigh of relief, the narrator recounts Keller's joy when her instructor, Anne Sullivan, breaks through the communication barrier. In a refreshingly modest manner, Bresnahan tells of Keller's remarkable academic achievements and her indebtedness to friends and mentors. Her passion for literature rings clearly in the narrator's blissful tone when addressing this subject. Those looking for an uplifting listening experience will find it here. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Helen Keller) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:28:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-My-Life-Audiobook/B002V02L8G thebookvoice.com 04:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Life Author: Helen Keller Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a 2-year-old, Helen Keller was stricken with a mysterious illness which left her blind and deaf. It wasn't until she was 6, and a teacher, Miss Sullivan, entered her life, that she was able to communicate with her family. In her unforgettable autobiography, Helen shares her struggle with, and ultimate triumph over, her disability. When it was first published in 1902, her story gained the attention of some of the most famous people of her day and it was later popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker. Editorial Reviews: This program reveals the timelessness of Keller's autobiography. Her courageous spirit her greatness never becomes out of date. As the program opens, the listener can hear the frustration and sadness in Bresnahan's voice as Keller struggles to express herself to those outside her dark, silent world. Like a sigh of relief, the narrator recounts Keller's joy when her instructor, Anne Sullivan, breaks through the communication barrier. In a refreshingly modest manner, Bresnahan tells of Keller's remarkable academic achievements and her indebtedness to friends and mentors. Her passion for literature rings clearly in the narrator's blissful tone when addressing this subject. Those looking for an uplifting listening experience will find it here. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Life Author: Helen Keller Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As a 2-year-old, Helen Keller was stricken with a mysterious illness which left her blind and deaf. It wasn't until she was 6, and a teacher, Miss Sullivan, entered her life, that she was able to communicate with her family. In her unforgettable autobiography, Helen shares her struggle with, and ultimate triumph over, her disability. When it was first published in 1902, her story gained the attention of some of the most famous people of her day and it was later popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker. Editorial Reviews: This program reveals the timelessness of Keller's autobiography. Her courageous spirit her greatness never becomes out of date. As the program opens, the listener can hear the frustration and sadness in Bresnahan's voice as Keller struggles to express herself to those outside her dark, silent world. Like a sigh of relief, the narrator recounts Keller's joy when her instructor, Anne Sullivan, breaks through the communication barrier. In a refreshingly modest manner, Bresnahan tells of Keller's remarkable academic achievements and her indebtedness to friends and mentors. Her passion for literature rings clearly in the narrator's blissful tone when addressing this subject. Those looking for an uplifting listening experience will find it here. Members Reviews: A wonderful story, but... Any additional comments? The prose is wonderful and artfully performed, however the audio cuts out repeatedly and does not have Helen's letters written between 1877-1901 which comprise 100 plus pages of the published book. Beautiful! "Simply Inspiring" To anyone who has all 5 senses and has ever made an excuse about what they cannot improve their lives in some positive way "NEEDS" to read this book. For someone such as Helen Keller, who lived most of her life without the ability to hear or see, who accomplished the great things she accomplished, There's no reason why people today should make any "excuses" on why they cannot find ways (or better ways) to improve themselves, and their life styles... This book hits the core of a person, "it touches your spirit." An eloquent tribute to her teacher Despite being deaf and blind, Helen Keller composed a beautiful narrative of her life from birth until her college years. Her descriptions of her experiences are vivid and animated. Her humble nature resonates as she gives credit to her teacher, Anne Sullivan, and all of the others who accompanied her on her amazing journey through life. Remarkable and beautiful One of the best books I've ever read. Her experiences as a person who overcame great adversity to have a very full and remarkable life are beautiful and amazing, but her views on education and experiences as an avid lifelong learner are even more inspiring. If you are a fan of "alternative" education this book is not to be missed. This book. This book was a good book interesting. I learned a lot about Helen Keller. However the actual audio book cuts out and skips parts it would be nice if this was fixed https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Life-Without-Limits-Audiobook/B00817VQHU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Life Without Limits Subtitle: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington, Lance Armstrong (foreward) Narrator: Polly Lee, Chrissie Wellington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 610 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A Life without Limits is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, to the trails of Argentina, and finally, across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced - from anorexia, to near-drowning, to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sport also presents an opportunity to improve people's lives. A Life without Limits reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training, and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chrissie Wellington) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Life-Without-Limits-Audiobook/B00817VQHU thebookvoice.com 09:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Life Without Limits Subtitle: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington, Lance Armstrong (foreward) Narrator: Polly Lee, Chrissie Wellington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 610 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A Life without Limits is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, to the trails of Argentina, and finally, across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced - from anorexia, to near-drowning, to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sport also presents an opportunity to improve people's lives. A Life without Limits reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training, and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Life Without Limits Subtitle: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington, Lance Armstrong (foreward) Narrator: Polly Lee, Chrissie Wellington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 610 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A Life without Limits is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, to the trails of Argentina, and finally, across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced - from anorexia, to near-drowning, to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sport also presents an opportunity to improve people's lives. A Life without Limits reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training, and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events. Members Reviews: Chrissie winning, on repeat There's an interesting start to this book. Lance Armstrong narrates the foreword and I can't help but think of the doping scandal that overshadows his achievements now. His foreword kind of primed me to look out for machismo, for ego. This set the scene for me to feel sceptically about elite athletic pursuits and I wasn't much helped out of it by not warming to Chrissie as much as I'd have hoped. I picked this up because I've read and loved books like "Into Thin Air" by Krakauer and "Born to Run" by McDougall. I was looking for an inspiring read, an insight into the mind of a person who pushes her body to the limit. While I found Chrissie to be very self-aware insightful and honest. I also couldn't help feeling like it was all a little too glossy. Challenges and set-backs are described, but over all it was success story after success story and I felt a little hit over the head with it. I did learn a lot about the world of triathlon and ironman, as I'd hoped, but it didn't have the inspiring effect on me that Born to Run did. I didn't ultimately find Chrissie that accessible and did't feel a sense of inclusiveness around the description of her experience. I think readers with an interest in adventure/sport stories or in biographies will get the most out of this. Chrissie is an exceptional woman and has used her success to raise the profile of charities. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reading-Lolita-in-Tehran-Audiobook/B01C3APO0A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran Subtitle: A Memoir in Books Author: Azar Nafisi Narrator: Azar Nafisi Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every Thursday morning for two years in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a bold and inspired teacher named Azar Nafisi secretly gathered seven of her most committed female students to read forbidden Western classics. As Islamic morality squads staged arbitrary raids in Tehran, fundamentalists seized hold of the universities, and a blind censor stifled artistic expression, the girls in Azar Nafisi's living room risked removing their veils and immersed themselves in the worlds of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Vladimir Nabokov. In this extraordinary memoir, their stories become intertwined with the ones they are reading. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a remarkable exploration of resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of literature. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Azar Nafisi) Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:09:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reading-Lolita-in-Tehran-Audiobook/B01C3APO0A thebookvoice.com 17:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran Subtitle: A Memoir in Books Author: Azar Nafisi Narrator: Azar Nafisi Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every Thursday morning for two years in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a bold and inspired teacher named Azar Nafisi secretly gathered seven of her most committed female students to read forbidden Western classics. As Islamic morality squads staged arbitrary raids in Tehran, fundamentalists seized hold of the universities, and a blind censor stifled artistic expression, the girls in Azar Nafisi's living room risked removing their veils and immersed themselves in the worlds of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Vladimir Nabokov. In this extraordinary memoir, their stories become intertwined with the ones they are reading. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a remarkable exploration of resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of literature. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran Subtitle: A Memoir in Books Author: Azar Nafisi Narrator: Azar Nafisi Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every Thursday morning for two years in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a bold and inspired teacher named Azar Nafisi secretly gathered seven of her most committed female students to read forbidden Western classics. As Islamic morality squads staged arbitrary raids in Tehran, fundamentalists seized hold of the universities, and a blind censor stifled artistic expression, the girls in Azar Nafisi's living room risked removing their veils and immersed themselves in the worlds of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Vladimir Nabokov. In this extraordinary memoir, their stories become intertwined with the ones they are reading. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a remarkable exploration of resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of literature. Members Reviews: Not what I expected Have not finish it yet. Expected more of a story about the life and the people reading Lolita and other forbidden books and how they felt about it. Instead the story is all about analyzing Nabokov. A literary critique of Russian lit. I was hopeful this book would be about the lives of the women in Tehran in the reading group of the author, a literature professor. At first there are a few glimpses of such but the author immediately compares each girl and experience to the books they are reading. Quickly it becomes more about these books and turns into a literary critique. This is especially off-putting when you aren't familiar with these books. You could listen to an entire chapter and only hear a few sentences about the young women. I was super disappointed and super bored. It was the first time in 3 yrs of audible that I couldn't finish it. Truely a memoir in books- fascinating story What made the experience of listening to Reading Lolita in Tehran the most enjoyable? Read by the author, this story takes us into a discussion about the role of literature between a talented teacher and her diverse students amidst the changing political/social background of life in Tehran during the rise of Khomeni. beautiful stories, choppy timeline I enjoyed listening to this book, though it was difficult to follow the storyline. Each chapter is at a different point in chronology. Occasionally it's even difficult to tell whether she's referring to the Iranian government or the Iraqi invaders. Enjoyed this lovely book Lovely narration by the author. There are a lot of characters and can be a bit hard to follow. Nice use of books as a vehicle for memoir but also much insight into personal lives during a tumultuous political/social era in Iran. Can see more depth of meaning if I had already read all the books mentioned but author does a good job of introducing the works. Will likely read/listen to again after some time passes and my own life evolves and I read more of the books :) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thinking-in-Pictures-Audiobook/B002V8DF7O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Pictures Subtitle: My Life with Autism Author: Temple Grandin Narrator: Deborah Marlowe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 334 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity. Critic Reviews: "There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book....Displaying uncanny powers of observation....[Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words." ( The Philadelphia Inquirer)"A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal - and human - thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom." (Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Temple Grandin) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:18:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thinking-in-Pictures-Audiobook/B002V8DF7O thebookvoice.com 09:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Pictures Subtitle: My Life with Autism Author: Temple Grandin Narrator: Deborah Marlowe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 334 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity. Critic Reviews: "There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book....Displaying uncanny powers of observation....[Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words." ( The Philadelphia Inquirer)"A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal - and human - thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom." (Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Pictures Subtitle: My Life with Autism Author: Temple Grandin Narrator: Deborah Marlowe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 334 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity. Critic Reviews: "There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book....Displaying uncanny powers of observation....[Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words." ( The Philadelphia Inquirer)"A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal - and human - thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom." (Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand) Members Reviews: Interesting look Inside Autism I got this book on a whim, a friend of mine had mentioned it during a long discussion about how being sociopaths probably succeed more in business. I don't know how we got to discussing that.. Anyway. Back to this book. Temple Grandin clearly and eloquently describes what it is like to be autistic, and how her mind works. She is able to describe it well enough that I feel like I can fairly well wrap my head around autism, and what it must be like. I always wondered if I was a little aspergerish, but after I read this book, I realized that I'm not. I'm just anti-social and introverted. Not all the time though, don't worry. I can still party like a rockstar. The latter half of this book gets pretty technical, and starts to talk about autism, various treatments, education, upbringing, etc. It seems a bit like an owner's manual for autism, which isn't as interesting to me, which is why I knocked it down a star. The first part of this book, however, is fantastic, and if you are at all interested in finding out what it is like to experience the world with autism, check out this book. What you SHOULD know about autism When I started this audiobook, I didn't have very much knowledge about autism. This book gave me a clear idea of what it's like to have autism and debunks common misconceptions about it. She also relates her experience to that of people without autism. If you're trying to gain a greater understanding of this topic, I highly recommend this audiobook. Great book & well read An interesting book that was written by an autistic person who miraculously earned a doctorate and now sports a long list of accomplishments in the cattle industry and is quite famous. The book talks in detail about what its like to be autistic as told by a person who considers herself bridging both worlds. ..strangely it is also about cows. There is a lot of credible information about both to be sure! I give it a four out of five simply because the last part of the book reveals some strange perceptions about God and religion but she wraps it up nicely after that. Scientific, informative, and enlightening! Temple Grandin is one of the most influential people in the world, elected by Times magazine in 2010. If you want to get information about autism, this is the first book you should read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Summary-of-Born-a-Crime-Stories-from-a-South-African-Childhood-by-Trevor-Noah-Audiobook/B06XQ72T5W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Author: Billionaire Mind Publishing Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-17 Publisher: Billionaire Mind Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Count your blessings every single day. Trevor Noah never had an easy life growing up. Growing up as the son of an illegal birth, Trevor had to be hidden away every time and his existence should never be known. Born a Crime is Trevor Noah's brave and inspiring journey towards adulthood as he was finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule. How did a boy who has been running and hiding away all his life manage to achieve such great success? "Often, people who can do, don't because they're afraid of what people that can't do will say about them doing." (Trevor Noah) Born a Crime is a book of a mischievous boy's journey towards greatness. Filled with emotions, Born a Crime made it to become the number-one New York Times best-seller. This inspirational and compelling story will never let you down. PS: Feeling unmotivated and lost with your life? Harness the power of gratitude and realize how great your life already is with this book! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Billionaire Mind Publishing) Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:08:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Summary-of-Born-a-Crime-Stories-from-a-South-African-Childhood-by-Trevor-Noah-Audiobook/B06XQ72T5W thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Author: Billionaire Mind Publishing Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-17 Publisher: Billionaire Mind Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Count your blessings every single day. Trevor Noah never had an easy life growing up. Growing up as the son of an illegal birth, Trevor had to be hidden away every time and his existence should never be known. Born a Crime is Trevor Noah's brave and inspiring journey towards adulthood as he was finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule. How did a boy who has been running and hiding away all his life manage to achieve such great success? "Often, people who can do, don't because they're afraid of what people that can't do will say about them doing." (Trevor Noah) Born a Crime is a book of a mischievous boy's journey towards greatness. Filled with emotions, Born a Crime made it to become the number-one New York Times best-seller. This inspirational and compelling story will never let you down. PS: Feeling unmotivated and lost with your life? Harness the power of gratitude and realize how great your life already is with this book! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Author: Billionaire Mind Publishing Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-17 Publisher: Billionaire Mind Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Count your blessings every single day. Trevor Noah never had an easy life growing up. Growing up as the son of an illegal birth, Trevor had to be hidden away every time and his existence should never be known. Born a Crime is Trevor Noah's brave and inspiring journey towards adulthood as he was finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule. How did a boy who has been running and hiding away all his life manage to achieve such great success? "Often, people who can do, don't because they're afraid of what people that can't do will say about them doing." (Trevor Noah) Born a Crime is a book of a mischievous boy's journey towards greatness. Filled with emotions, Born a Crime made it to become the number-one New York Times best-seller. This inspirational and compelling story will never let you down. PS: Feeling unmotivated and lost with your life? Harness the power of gratitude and realize how great your life already is with this book! Members Reviews: FIVE STARS!!! A MUST listenor better yet listen to Trevor Noah read the story of his childhood in South Africa. He was an crime. His mother was black, his father was white and that was illegal. Bill Gates is right. This is one of the best books to read this summer. excellent job Excellent. Inspiring, funny. Incredible story told by excellent writer, intertwining history through a personal account of life. Well done, and looking forward to Trevors next book. learning funny Really enjoyed his style of writing which was witty and full of humor even when discussing difficult topics. I learned so much about South Africa and apartheid by listening this book. Highly recommended to everyone Surprisingly moving as well as funny A light path to growing up poor and biracial and a large complex society. It could've been a really dark story and absolutely had wicked times. The experience sees life as a background while feeling it is definitely comedic view His Mother is a striking woman. The connection between them is lovely. She is a flawed hero and an amazing partner. Author nailed it. Born a Crime is a book of a mischievous boy's journey towards greatness. Filled with emotions, Born a Crime made it to become the number-one New York Times best-seller. This inspirational and compelling story will never let you down. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Distance-Between-Us-Audiobook/B00DP74ZME Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Distance Between Us Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Reyna Grande Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Reyna Grandes father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough money to build them a dream house where they can all live together. His promises become harder to believe as months turn into years. When he summons his wife to join him, Reyna and her siblings are deposited in the already overburdened household of their stern, unsmiling grandmother. The three siblings are forced to look out for themselves; in childish games they find a way to forget the pain of abandonment and learn to solve very adult problems. When their mother at last returns, the reunion sets the stage for a dramatic new chapter in Reynas young life: her own journey to "El Otro Lado" to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father. In this extraordinary memoir, award-winning writer Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years, capturing all the confusion and contradictions of childhood, especially one spent torn between two parents and two countries. Elated when she feels the glow of her fathers love and approval, Reyna knows that at any moment he might turn angry or violent. Only in books and music and her rich imaginary life does she find solace, a momentary refuge from a world in which every place feels like "El Otro Lado". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Reyna Grande) Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:21:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Distance-Between-Us-Audiobook/B00DP74ZME thebookvoice.com 10:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Distance Between Us Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Reyna Grande Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Reyna Grandes father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough money to build them a dream house where they can all live together. His promises become harder to believe as months turn into years. When he summons his wife to join him, Reyna and her siblings are deposited in the already overburdened household of their stern, unsmiling grandmother. The three siblings are forced to look out for themselves; in childish games they find a way to forget the pain of abandonment and learn to solve very adult problems. When their mother at last returns, the reunion sets the stage for a dramatic new chapter in Reynas young life: her own journey to "El Otro Lado" to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father. In this extraordinary memoir, award-winning writer Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years, capturing all the confusion and contradictions of childhood, especially one spent torn between two parents and two countries. Elated when she feels the glow of her fathers love and approval, Reyna knows that at any moment he might turn angry or violent. Only in books and music and her rich imaginary life does she find solace, a momentary refuge from a world in which every place feels like "El Otro Lado". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Distance Between Us Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Reyna Grande Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Reyna Grandes father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough money to build them a dream house where they can all live together. His promises become harder to believe as months turn into years. When he summons his wife to join him, Reyna and her siblings are deposited in the already overburdened household of their stern, unsmiling grandmother. The three siblings are forced to look out for themselves; in childish games they find a way to forget the pain of abandonment and learn to solve very adult problems. When their mother at last returns, the reunion sets the stage for a dramatic new chapter in Reynas young life: her own journey to "El Otro Lado" to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father. In this extraordinary memoir, award-winning writer Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years, capturing all the confusion and contradictions of childhood, especially one spent torn between two parents and two countries. Elated when she feels the glow of her fathers love and approval, Reyna knows that at any moment he might turn angry or violent. Only in books and music and her rich imaginary life does she find solace, a momentary refuge from a world in which every place feels like "El Otro Lado". Members Reviews: Great story - Culturally INCOMPETENT Reading What would have made The Distance Between Us better? I think this is a dynamic and well-written book, but I made the mistake of buying on Audible instead of reading the book myself. Big mistake. The reader has a hideous sing-songy disturbingly fake Mexican accent and mispronounces so many words in Spanish throughout the reading from beginning to end, that I would actually like my money back. What could Reyna Grande have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? It's not the author but AUDIBLE, whose standards for English/Spanish readers is pathetic and embarrassing. Get competent reader forgodsakes! Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Tanya Eby? ANYONE who can read well and pronounce Spanish (Mexican Spanish, please!) competently without using some stereotyped Mexican accent. I think it was unethical and unprofessional of the reader to accept this assignment, and speaks loads about Audible's lack of attention to it's growing English/Spanish bilingual readership. Get a clue, Audible! Any additional comments? Disappointed in Audible A beautiful story, but narration by Siri Would you try another book from Reyna Grande and/or Tanya Eby? Reyna Grande is an incredible talent, but the narration is completely incompatible with the story style. The narrator is flat and with no Spanish-language pronunciation. It honestly sounds as if you are hearing this story through your car's GPS system. How could the performance have been better? Another narrator should have been selected. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The book is not the problem. The narration makes it very difficult to listen and become absorbed in this wonderful immigration story. Loved the Story...the narration...not so much What did you love best about The Distance Between Us? I loved the story. It captivated me from beginning to end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Severe-Mercy-Audiobook/B00HDPYLDC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Severe Mercy Author: Sheldon Vanauken Narrator: Peter Chanice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheldon Vanauken) Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:48:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Severe-Mercy-Audiobook/B00HDPYLDC thebookvoice.com 08:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Severe Mercy Author: Sheldon Vanauken Narrator: Peter Chanice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Severe Mercy Author: Sheldon Vanauken Narrator: Peter Chanice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Members Reviews: Outstanding Best book I've read on love and loss and God's mysterious provision through it all. A Beautiful Book This is a book I will surely read many times. Beautiful writing, beautiful thoughts to ponder, and a beautiful love story. Inspiring in a literary sense as well as a spiritual sense. Everyone should read it who appreciates good literature. The audio version is very well done. Reader has a soothing voice. A heart wrenching story of eternal love I loves the descriptive detail of the author. The story conveys earthly and heavenly love as Van tracks upon a relationship with his true love. Definitely one of my husband's and my favorites of all time This book is both deep and romantic and both stay with you forever if you fully digest these beautiful words. A warning though: it takes some work on our part to ingest, to chew, and to swallow. It took listening to some parts over and over again. The insights into the person, C.S. Lewis were amazing. This is a must read for any of his fans. You will love him even more. Superb narration makes for a fascinating Book What an interesting book. The narration was superb and made the characters come alive. Amazing insights of one man's journey through profound love, developing faith as he handles his beloved wife's illness and subsequent death. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/By-Honor-Bound-Audiobook/B01EGCAXGS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Honor Bound Subtitle: Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of Extraordinary Courage Author: Mike Thornton, Dick Couch - contributor, Tom Norris Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April of 1972, SEAL Lieutenant Tom Norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two American airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in North Vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor - an award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. Just six months later, Norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would take his team deep into enemy territory. On that mission they engaged a vastly superior force. In the running gun battle that ensued, Lieutenant Norris was severely wounded; a bullet entered his left eye and exited the left side of his head. SEAL Petty Officer Mike Thornton, under heavy fire, fought his way back onto a North Vietnamese beach to rescue his officer. This was the first time Tom and Mike had been on a combat mission together. Mike's act of courage and loyalty marks the only time in modern history that the Medal of Honor has been awarded in a combat action where one recipient received the medal for saving the life of another. By Honor Bound is the story of Tom Norris and Mike Thornton, two living American heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the Navy SEAL teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat mission - a mission that would define their lives from that day forward. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Thornton) Tue, 17 May 2016 21:17:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/By-Honor-Bound-Audiobook/B01EGCAXGS thebookvoice.com 08:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Honor Bound Subtitle: Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of Extraordinary Courage Author: Mike Thornton, Dick Couch - contributor, Tom Norris Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April of 1972, SEAL Lieutenant Tom Norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two American airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in North Vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor - an award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. Just six months later, Norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would take his team deep into enemy territory. On that mission they engaged a vastly superior force. In the running gun battle that ensued, Lieutenant Norris was severely wounded; a bullet entered his left eye and exited the left side of his head. SEAL Petty Officer Mike Thornton, under heavy fire, fought his way back onto a North Vietnamese beach to rescue his officer. This was the first time Tom and Mike had been on a combat mission together. Mike's act of courage and loyalty marks the only time in modern history that the Medal of Honor has been awarded in a combat action where one recipient received the medal for saving the life of another. By Honor Bound is the story of Tom Norris and Mike Thornton, two living American heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the Navy SEAL teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat mission - a mission that would define their lives from that day forward. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Honor Bound Subtitle: Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of Extraordinary Courage Author: Mike Thornton, Dick Couch - contributor, Tom Norris Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April of 1972, SEAL Lieutenant Tom Norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two American airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in North Vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor - an award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. Just six months later, Norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would take his team deep into enemy territory. On that mission they engaged a vastly superior force. In the running gun battle that ensued, Lieutenant Norris was severely wounded; a bullet entered his left eye and exited the left side of his head. SEAL Petty Officer Mike Thornton, under heavy fire, fought his way back onto a North Vietnamese beach to rescue his officer. This was the first time Tom and Mike had been on a combat mission together. Mike's act of courage and loyalty marks the only time in modern history that the Medal of Honor has been awarded in a combat action where one recipient received the medal for saving the life of another. By Honor Bound is the story of Tom Norris and Mike Thornton, two living American heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the Navy SEAL teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat mission - a mission that would define their lives from that day forward. Members Reviews: A Hero's Story This book is the tale of two SEALs who went to great length to accomplish their mission, and at the same time, take care of each other. The description of the events is very good, and the description of the rescues riveting. Outstanding and inspiring story and book Really loved listening to this. Inspiring as well as informative. I learned a lot about the war in Vietnam, and the place these two men occupied. Dick Couch did a great job. Highly recommend. Heroes for sure! Outstanding book about two men, military service, Brotherhood, and Valor. I cannot find the words to fully describe this book except to say it is as extraordinary as the two men whose story is told: Mike Thornton and Tom Norris, United States Navy SEALs. Thank you gentlemen for your service to America and, as you both say, for just doing your jobs. Two amazing men, one amazing story I learned of Mike Thornton and this book through the Jocko Podcast. The excerpts Jocko read detailing the heroic actions of that day wet my appetite for reading the entire book. Through reading this book you get a sense of the super-human attributes that set Navy SEALS apart from the rest of us. Two MOH recipients from the Vietnam war detailing the various operations that led to their awards gives us all the rare window into the trials and tribulations that are usually secreted away. Thank you Tom and Mike for sharing your story, the Robert family greatly appreciates your service. another flawless dilevery by reader, O.g J. Gurner excellent story made that much better with an outstanding narrator. I definitely recommend this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Miracle-in-the-Andes-Audiobook/B002V5807M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle in the Andes Subtitle: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Author: Nando Parrado, Vince Rause Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Nando Parrado was unconscious for three days before he woke to discover that the plane carrying his rugby team, as well as their family members and supporters, to an exhibition game in Chile had crashed somewhere deep in the Andes. He soon learned that many were dead or dying, among them his own mother and sister. Those who remained were stranded on a lifeless glacier at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, with no supplies and no means of summoning help. They struggled to endure freezing temperatures, deadly avalanches, and then the devastating news that the search for them had been called off. As time passed and Nando's thoughts turned increasingly to his father, who he knew must be consumed with grief, Nando resolved that he must get home or die trying. He would challenge the Andes, even though he was certain the effort would kill him, telling himself that even if he failed he would die that much closer to his father. It was a desperate decision, but it was also his only chance. So Nando, an ordinary young man with no disposition for leadership or heroism, led an expedition up the treacherous slopes of a snow-capped mountain and across 45 miles of frozen wilderness in an attempt to find help. Thirty years after the disaster Nando tells his story with remarkable candor and depth of feeling. Miracle in the Andes, a first person account of the crash and its aftermath, is more than a riveting tale of true-life adventure: it is a revealing look at life at the edge of death and a meditation on the limitless redemptive power of love. Critic Reviews: "An amazing story of bravery and courage." (Booklist) "This is a fresh, gripping page-turner that will satisfy adventure readers, and a complex reflection on camaraderie, family, and love." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nando Parrado) Wed, 03 May 2006 01:06:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Miracle-in-the-Andes-Audiobook/B002V5807M thebookvoice.com 10:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle in the Andes Subtitle: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Author: Nando Parrado, Vince Rause Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Nando Parrado was unconscious for three days before he woke to discover that the plane carrying his rugby team, as well as their family members and supporters, to an exhibition game in Chile had crashed somewhere deep in the Andes. He soon learned that many were dead or dying, among them his own mother and sister. Those who remained were stranded on a lifeless glacier at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, with no supplies and no means of summoning help. They struggled to endure freezing temperatures, deadly avalanches, and then the devastating news that the search for them had been called off. As time passed and Nando's thoughts turned increasingly to his father, who he knew must be consumed with grief, Nando resolved that he must get home or die trying. He would challenge the Andes, even though he was certain the effort would kill him, telling himself that even if he failed he would die that much closer to his father. It was a desperate decision, but it was also his only chance. So Nando, an ordinary young man with no disposition for leadership or heroism, led an expedition up the treacherous slopes of a snow-capped mountain and across 45 miles of frozen wilderness in an attempt to find help. Thirty years after the disaster Nando tells his story with remarkable candor and depth of feeling. Miracle in the Andes, a first person account of the crash and its aftermath, is more than a riveting tale of true-life adventure: it is a revealing look at life at the edge of death and a meditation on the limitless redemptive power of love. Critic Reviews: "An amazing story of bravery and courage." (Booklist) "This is a fresh, gripping page-turner that will satisfy adventure readers, and a complex reflection on camaraderie, family, and love." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle in the Andes Subtitle: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Author: Nando Parrado, Vince Rause Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Nando Parrado was unconscious for three days before he woke to discover that the plane carrying his rugby team, as well as their family members and supporters, to an exhibition game in Chile had crashed somewhere deep in the Andes. He soon learned that many were dead or dying, among them his own mother and sister. Those who remained were stranded on a lifeless glacier at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, with no supplies and no means of summoning help. They struggled to endure freezing temperatures, deadly avalanches, and then the devastating news that the search for them had been called off. As time passed and Nando's thoughts turned increasingly to his father, who he knew must be consumed with grief, Nando resolved that he must get home or die trying. He would challenge the Andes, even though he was certain the effort would kill him, telling himself that even if he failed he would die that much closer to his father. It was a desperate decision, but it was also his only chance. So Nando, an ordinary young man with no disposition for leadership or heroism, led an expedition up the treacherous slopes of a snow-capped mountain and across 45 miles of frozen wilderness in an attempt to find help. Thirty years after the disaster Nando tells his story with remarkable candor and depth of feeling. Miracle in the Andes, a first person account of the crash and its aftermath, is more than a riveting tale of true-life adventure: it is a revealing look at life at the edge of death and a meditation on the limitless redemptive power of love. Critic Reviews: "An amazing story of bravery and courage." (Booklist) "This is a fresh, gripping page-turner that will satisfy adventure readers, and a complex reflection on camaraderie, family, and love." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A Must Listen Retold by the survivor most responsible for the group's rescue, this excellent book not only provides a spellbinding rendition of one of the great survival stories of all time, but also provides a unique view into the feelings and thoughts of the people who were there, and a perspective from three decades later on what it means to have survived. This is one audio book you will not want turn off or even pause. The epilogue spoken by the author himself, together with an interview by the publisher, provides added interest. I've listened to maybe 40 different Audible books, and none more enjoyable or thought provoking than this one. Highest recommendation. one of my favorite all time books Would you listen to Miracle in the Andes again? Why? yes- inspirational What other book might you compare Miracle in the Andes to and why? unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Any additional comments? this is a such an incredible story. to hear about such testing of the human spirit yet it was a challenge met with grace. yes it was hard to hear at some points, but well worth the investment of one's time. what a remarkable man. Must buy! Amazing human survival Story: excellent description Narrator: great and clear, he sounds like and Americanized Nando. This is an amazing story of human survival. I bought it to learn about human strength and leadership when man is pushed to the edge. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Blood-Sweat-Tears-and-Prayers-Audiobook/B01CYVK8YA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Prayers Subtitle: Firefighting and EMS from Some of the Toughest Streets in America Author: Gary Ludwig Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: The Ludwig Group, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: We do a dangerous job. We knew that when we signed up. We reach out to each other in difficult times. We are there for each other - all the time! These words echo the words of almost every firefighter and paramedic who is challenged with saving lives and property everyday they are on the job. Shootings, stabbings, building fires, and car accidents are just some of the nail-biting daily experiences of these brave public servants. Gary Ludwig has been a firefighter/paramedic for 37 years and has worked in two of the most violent cities in the United States (St. Louis and Memphis) for 34 years of those years. He gathers his experiences in this field and presents an honest overview of his experiences with the emotions, feelings, sights, and gut-wrenching efforts men and women in this field experience to save a life or property. This is the insider look at a profession few of us fully appreciate: This book gains the profession the respect that is due. This is a book filled with drama, compassion, and a true understanding of EMS and the fire service. Not since "Report from Engine Company 82" have stories like these been told in such a realistic way. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Ludwig) Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:09:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Blood-Sweat-Tears-and-Prayers-Audiobook/B01CYVK8YA thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Prayers Subtitle: Firefighting and EMS from Some of the Toughest Streets in America Author: Gary Ludwig Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: The Ludwig Group, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: We do a dangerous job. We knew that when we signed up. We reach out to each other in difficult times. We are there for each other - all the time! These words echo the words of almost every firefighter and paramedic who is challenged with saving lives and property everyday they are on the job. Shootings, stabbings, building fires, and car accidents are just some of the nail-biting daily experiences of these brave public servants. Gary Ludwig has been a firefighter/paramedic for 37 years and has worked in two of the most violent cities in the United States (St. Louis and Memphis) for 34 years of those years. He gathers his experiences in this field and presents an honest overview of his experiences with the emotions, feelings, sights, and gut-wrenching efforts men and women in this field experience to save a life or property. This is the insider look at a profession few of us fully appreciate: This book gains the profession the respect that is due. This is a book filled with drama, compassion, and a true understanding of EMS and the fire service. Not since "Report from Engine Company 82" have stories like these been told in such a realistic way. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Prayers Subtitle: Firefighting and EMS from Some of the Toughest Streets in America Author: Gary Ludwig Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: The Ludwig Group, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: We do a dangerous job. We knew that when we signed up. We reach out to each other in difficult times. We are there for each other - all the time! These words echo the words of almost every firefighter and paramedic who is challenged with saving lives and property everyday they are on the job. Shootings, stabbings, building fires, and car accidents are just some of the nail-biting daily experiences of these brave public servants. Gary Ludwig has been a firefighter/paramedic for 37 years and has worked in two of the most violent cities in the United States (St. Louis and Memphis) for 34 years of those years. He gathers his experiences in this field and presents an honest overview of his experiences with the emotions, feelings, sights, and gut-wrenching efforts men and women in this field experience to save a life or property. This is the insider look at a profession few of us fully appreciate: This book gains the profession the respect that is due. This is a book filled with drama, compassion, and a true understanding of EMS and the fire service. Not since "Report from Engine Company 82" have stories like these been told in such a realistic way. Members Reviews: A must read. This book is a must read for anyone in the fire service and Emergency Medical Services. It is so real life as to what we do and experience everyday. This book would even capture the attention of the layperson. It is well written with such attention to details. Once you start it you can't stop. Fantastic story but epilogue egotistical This story is awesome! However I was rather disappointed in the last part where the author talks about '' what is a paramedic". I was completely sold on the authors character, humility and care for others by the end of he book but he kind of ruined it for me how he bragged himself up. What he described is every human being not just a paramedic........anyway a human being with God first in his life. Only gave it three stars because of that. the story is hands down a 5 star book. But the guy really thinks alot of himself.............. Interesting but not a literary masterpiece As a EMT firefighter I found the book overall interesting and at times moving but The authors writing style is more like a incident report than a novel Absolutely Captivating This book opened my eyes to see what emergency response personnel went through. Its very depressing to see the hate these heroes get. All in all this was the best book I have ever listened to. Incredible insight, not for the faint of heart Amazing career, but no logical flow. Had to skip parts as a parent, too heartbreaking. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Courage-to-Soar-Audiobook/B01LVYMOGN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage to Soar Subtitle: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance Author: Simone Biles Narrator: Imani Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a day-care field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the 19 medals - 14 of them gold - and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. Here, in her own words, Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team. Along the way Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story - one filled with the kinds of daily acts of courage that led her - and can lead you - to even the most unlikely of dreams. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simone Biles) Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:15:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Courage-to-Soar-Audiobook/B01LVYMOGN thebookvoice.com 06:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage to Soar Subtitle: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance Author: Simone Biles Narrator: Imani Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a day-care field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the 19 medals - 14 of them gold - and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. Here, in her own words, Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team. Along the way Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story - one filled with the kinds of daily acts of courage that led her - and can lead you - to even the most unlikely of dreams. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Courage to Soar Subtitle: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance Author: Simone Biles Narrator: Imani Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a day-care field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the 19 medals - 14 of them gold - and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. Here, in her own words, Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team. Along the way Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story - one filled with the kinds of daily acts of courage that led her - and can lead you - to even the most unlikely of dreams. Members Reviews: A little thin Would you try another book from Simone Biles and/or Imani Parks? While you can tell the enthusiasm put into his book by the author was incredible, the story at felt thin at times. Significant life events did impact the author and her story is interesting but the book lacks alot of substance and at times, the writing Seems like a space filler. Example: So then my neighbor made a fort and I said", I like your fort". And she said, "OK". There are numerous paragraphs similar to this throughout the book which I tried to be forgiving about, but eventually I just couldn't let them go. Maybe there wasn't really a full book to be made from the story. Overall not bad but i was left waiting to finish so i could move on to my next book. Flawless Simone story is truly amazing. to go from a foster youth to a multi metal winning Olympic athlete is almost impossible. but what is most inspiring to me is that she handled it all with such Grace and it's truly real. Simone is a queen! Excellent book about her life. Her story tells us to never give up. SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY Truly insprinational a must read not only for children but also adults and up coming rising stars Cute story. Better suited for teens & young adult The narrators depictions of characters, other than Simone, all sounded the same. There was a strange accent of some sort being used which was rather annoying. The overall story was very nice. Interesting to see her journey. Since gymnastics was her life and she is rather young I found the story missing live experiences relatable to an older audience. This book is great for younger audience trying to find themselves through adolescent into going adulthood. Overall I find it an easy listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Madness-Audiobook/B002V5BQCS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madness Subtitle: A Bipolar Life Author: Marya Hornbacher Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In her wry and utterly self-revealing style, Hornbacher tells her new story in Madness. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance abuse, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. Her brave and heart-stopping memoir details her fight up from madness and describes what it is like to live in a difficult, sometimes beautiful life and marriage when the bipolar tendency always beckons. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marya Hornbacher) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:40:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Madness-Audiobook/B002V5BQCS thebookvoice.com 09:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madness Subtitle: A Bipolar Life Author: Marya Hornbacher Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In her wry and utterly self-revealing style, Hornbacher tells her new story in Madness. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance abuse, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. Her brave and heart-stopping memoir details her fight up from madness and describes what it is like to live in a difficult, sometimes beautiful life and marriage when the bipolar tendency always beckons. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madness Subtitle: A Bipolar Life Author: Marya Hornbacher Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In her wry and utterly self-revealing style, Hornbacher tells her new story in Madness. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance abuse, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. Her brave and heart-stopping memoir details her fight up from madness and describes what it is like to live in a difficult, sometimes beautiful life and marriage when the bipolar tendency always beckons. Members Reviews: Forget Prozac Nation - this what it is really like I think what the other reviewers have failed to see is that mental health and in this case bipolar disorder doesn't have a conclusion. Unlike Prozac Nation which nicely ties things up, this book tells it like it is. When I was diagnosed with Bipolar and my wife asked me when I was just going to get over it after 2 hospitalizations, I knew that most people don't get it. Its not about cure, its about coping. Its about living with an illness that often ends in death. Its about understanding that your boundaries are narrower than you want them to be, and that's just the way it is. Its understanding that what your mind and body are telling you may kill you if you are not careful. Its about losing time and not understanding why. Perhaps this limits this books audience, but I'm glad I listened to it and I'm glad Mayra wrote it. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was incredible! Marya, you are a fabulous writer! Thank you so very much for sharing your life and struggles with me. I also have bipolar disorder (with psychosis-that part was added during my hospital visit), and I have Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD due to child sexual abuse and a few rapes later on. That sickens me to say it. I'm trying to get myself used to it. I had recreated my life in my head, rewrote my life story, dissociating from the little girl who was abused because I wasn't going to be "one of them". Besides, it wasn't violent. How could that be considered abuse. And later, anytime it was likely to turn ugly in a situation, I'd just give in to keep safe and then how could I call it rape. That's how I kept from being one of those abused girls. The ones you feel sorry for. As if I can rewrite reality, right? If I actually could, I wouldn't have any mental illnesses. So it's been hard on me this last year as memories are coming back, I'm struggling with accepting the reality of having bipolar, and hating the fact that I feel like a cow. I gained a bunch of weight after a tubal ligation that we thought would help matters. Somehow we missed the fact that anesthesia affects people with mental illness horribly. And as we all know depression equals weight gain usually. So that's not helping. I'm not sure why I'm telling you all this but I just thought people might like to know they're not alone, just like this book reminded ME that I'M not alone either. Thank you! A Well-Crafted Self-Portrait... This is a well-crafted self-portrait of one womans life with bipolar disorder. Marya Hornbacher is honest, insightful and brave as she describes the severe ups and downs brought on by her disorder. During her manic episodes, Hornbacher is a classic case of manic symptoms. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ruthless-River-Audiobook/B071HFD61K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruthless River Subtitle: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios Author: Holly FitzGerald Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Holly FitzGerald and her husband, Fitz - married less than two years - set out on a yearlong honeymoon adventure of a lifetime, backpacking around the world. Five months into the trip, their plane crash-lands in Peru at a penal colony walled in by jungle, and their blissfully romantic journey turns into a terrifying nonstop labyrinth of escape and survival. On a small, soon-ravaged raft that quickly becomes their entire universe through dangerous waters alive with deadly animals and fish, their only choice: to continue on despite the rush of insects swarming them by day, the sounds of encroaching predators at night. Without food or means of communication, with no one to hear their cries for help or on a search-and-rescue expedition to find them, the author and her husband make their way, fighting to conquer starvation and navigate the brute force of the river, their only hope for survival, in spite of hunger and weakening resolve, to somehow, miraculously, hang on and find their way east to a large riverside town - before it is too late. Critic Reviews: "Both travel memoir and shocking adventure story, like a real-life Survivor or Naked and Afraid.... A powerful story about survival, love, and faith in the face of impossible odds.... Unputdownable...absolutely fascinating." (Katie Lawrence, Library Journal) "Vivid and consistently compelling.... An absorbing tale of survival, love, and the generosity of people who helped save their lives." (Kirkus Reviews) "A detailed, high-stakes debut memoir...FitzGerald weaves in the stories from their past with palpable, evocative details of their daily struggles with starvation, strong currents, and despair, all while the couple's love, self-knowledge, and faith deepen.... Recommended for fans of survival narratives, coming-of-maturity stories, and travelogues from off the beaten path." (Louisa Whitfield-Smith, Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Holly FitzGerald) Tue, 30 May 2017 23:22:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ruthless-River-Audiobook/B071HFD61K thebookvoice.com 09:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruthless River Subtitle: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios Author: Holly FitzGerald Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Holly FitzGerald and her husband, Fitz - married less than two years - set out on a yearlong honeymoon adventure of a lifetime, backpacking around the world. Five months into the trip, their plane crash-lands in Peru at a penal colony walled in by jungle, and their blissfully romantic journey turns into a terrifying nonstop labyrinth of escape and survival. On a small, soon-ravaged raft that quickly becomes their entire universe through dangerous waters alive with deadly animals and fish, their only choice: to continue on despite the rush of insects swarming them by day, the sounds of encroaching predators at night. Without food or means of communication, with no one to hear their cries for help or on a search-and-rescue expedition to find them, the author and her husband make their way, fighting to conquer starvation and navigate the brute force of the river, their only hope for survival, in spite of hunger and weakening resolve, to somehow, miraculously, hang on and find their way east to a large riverside town - before it is too late. Critic Reviews: "Both travel memoir and shocking adventure story, like a real-life Survivor or Naked and Afraid.... A powerful story about survival, love, and faith in the face of impossible odds.... Unputdownable...absolutely fascinating." (Katie Lawrence, Library Journal) "Vivid and consistently compelling.... An absorbing tale of survival, love, and the generosity of people who helped save their lives." (Kirkus Reviews) "A detailed, high-stakes debut memoir...FitzGerald weaves in the stories from their past with palpable, evocative details of their daily struggles with starvation, strong currents, and despair, all while the couple's love, self-knowledge, and faith deepen.... Recommended for fans of survival narratives, coming-of-maturity stories, and travelogues from off the beaten path." (Louisa Whitfield-Smith, Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruthless River Subtitle: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios Author: Holly FitzGerald Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Holly FitzGerald and her husband, Fitz - married less than two years - set out on a yearlong honeymoon adventure of a lifetime, backpacking around the world. Five months into the trip, their plane crash-lands in Peru at a penal colony walled in by jungle, and their blissfully romantic journey turns into a terrifying nonstop labyrinth of escape and survival. On a small, soon-ravaged raft that quickly becomes their entire universe through dangerous waters alive with deadly animals and fish, their only choice: to continue on despite the rush of insects swarming them by day, the sounds of encroaching predators at night. Without food or means of communication, with no one to hear their cries for help or on a search-and-rescue expedition to find them, the author and her husband make their way, fighting to conquer starvation and navigate the brute force of the river, their only hope for survival, in spite of hunger and weakening resolve, to somehow, miraculously, hang on and find their way east to a large riverside town - before it is too late. Critic Reviews: "Both travel memoir and shocking adventure story, like a real-life Survivor or Naked and Afraid.... A powerful story about survival, love, and faith in the face of impossible odds.... Unputdownable...absolutely fascinating." (Katie Lawrence, Library Journal) "Vivid and consistently compelling.... An absorbing tale of survival, love, and the generosity of people who helped save their lives." (Kirkus Reviews) "A detailed, high-stakes debut memoir...FitzGerald weaves in the stories from their past with palpable, evocative details of their daily struggles with starvation, strong currents, and despair, all while the couple's love, self-knowledge, and faith deepen.... Recommended for fans of survival narratives, coming-of-maturity stories, and travelogues from off the beaten path." (Louisa Whitfield-Smith, Booklist) Members Reviews: Narration is off The narrator makes this resilient woman & protagonist often sounds childlike/naive as opposed to what the story conveys - thoughtful and strong. This is a frustrating as the listener. Disappointed! I was SO looking forward to the availability of this book. What a fascinating premise. The story is very good, but the narrator ruined it. Her little girl, breathy voice changed the entire dynamic of the story. And, to add further annoyance to the listener, she articulated every syllable in a peculiar, grating affectation: Short e became a (neck/nack, bread/ brad, death/dath,...). Then, short a became o (raft/roft, match/motch). Short i became e (this/thes, kiss/kess, fish/fesh). Excellent opportunity missed here, Audible. Incredible journey of courage and faith I personally know Holly and Fitz and although they told us what happened after they came Back it never registered as it did listening to this incredible journey by Holly. Holly is an excellent writer just as Fitz is an excellent writer and poet and I am so proud to know them to be able to call them my friends. And the reader did a great job as I teared up at least three or four times throughout the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Call-of-the-American-Wild-Audiobook/B00B788NRG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Call of the American Wild Subtitle: A Tenderfoot's Escape to Alaska Author: Guy Grieve Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A man, an axe, and a dog named Fuzzy.... Let the adventure begin! Trapped in a job he hated and up to his neck in debt, Guy Grieves life was going nowhere. But with a stroke of luck, his dream of escaping it all to live in remote Alaska suddenly came true. Miles from the nearest human being and armed with only the most basic equipment, Guy built a log cabin from scratch and began carving a life for himself through fishing, hunting, and diligently avoiding bears. Packed with adventure, humor, and insight, this is the gripping story of an ordinary man learning the ways of the wild. Editorial Reviews: If you've ever felt frustrated with modern life, if you've longed, in some strange primal way, to reconnect with nature in its cruelest and deadliest incarnation, then Guy Grieve's Call of the American Wild will resonate and fascinate. Performed with aplomb by actor Steve West, whose frank and almost conversational style suits this intimate work well, Call of the American Wild tells the story of Guy Grieve's one year retreat into the Alaskan wilderness, where he builds a cabin, learns to live off the land, and contemplates questions of self-reliance, humility, family, and modernity. This audiobook contains a wonderful mix of practical information and existential consideration, perfect for adventure seekers and memoir addicts alike. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Guy Grieve) Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:25:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Call-of-the-American-Wild-Audiobook/B00B788NRG thebookvoice.com 13:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Call of the American Wild Subtitle: A Tenderfoot's Escape to Alaska Author: Guy Grieve Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A man, an axe, and a dog named Fuzzy.... Let the adventure begin! Trapped in a job he hated and up to his neck in debt, Guy Grieves life was going nowhere. But with a stroke of luck, his dream of escaping it all to live in remote Alaska suddenly came true. Miles from the nearest human being and armed with only the most basic equipment, Guy built a log cabin from scratch and began carving a life for himself through fishing, hunting, and diligently avoiding bears. Packed with adventure, humor, and insight, this is the gripping story of an ordinary man learning the ways of the wild. Editorial Reviews: If you've ever felt frustrated with modern life, if you've longed, in some strange primal way, to reconnect with nature in its cruelest and deadliest incarnation, then Guy Grieve's Call of the American Wild will resonate and fascinate. Performed with aplomb by actor Steve West, whose frank and almost conversational style suits this intimate work well, Call of the American Wild tells the story of Guy Grieve's one year retreat into the Alaskan wilderness, where he builds a cabin, learns to live off the land, and contemplates questions of self-reliance, humility, family, and modernity. This audiobook contains a wonderful mix of practical information and existential consideration, perfect for adventure seekers and memoir addicts alike. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Call of the American Wild Subtitle: A Tenderfoot's Escape to Alaska Author: Guy Grieve Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A man, an axe, and a dog named Fuzzy.... Let the adventure begin! Trapped in a job he hated and up to his neck in debt, Guy Grieves life was going nowhere. But with a stroke of luck, his dream of escaping it all to live in remote Alaska suddenly came true. Miles from the nearest human being and armed with only the most basic equipment, Guy built a log cabin from scratch and began carving a life for himself through fishing, hunting, and diligently avoiding bears. Packed with adventure, humor, and insight, this is the gripping story of an ordinary man learning the ways of the wild. Editorial Reviews: If you've ever felt frustrated with modern life, if you've longed, in some strange primal way, to reconnect with nature in its cruelest and deadliest incarnation, then Guy Grieve's Call of the American Wild will resonate and fascinate. Performed with aplomb by actor Steve West, whose frank and almost conversational style suits this intimate work well, Call of the American Wild tells the story of Guy Grieve's one year retreat into the Alaskan wilderness, where he builds a cabin, learns to live off the land, and contemplates questions of self-reliance, humility, family, and modernity. This audiobook contains a wonderful mix of practical information and existential consideration, perfect for adventure seekers and memoir addicts alike. Members Reviews: Maybe not really kinda true? I was excited to listen to this book but the problems started almost immediately. I was born and raised in Alaska and when Grieve writes that he had to get back to camp by early evening because he didn't want to be caught out in the dark I started to realize things were fishy. In late spring, when he claims to be here, the sun doesn't set until almost midnight and doesn't set at all for a few months the farther north you go. He's vague on a lot of facts in this book, facts that could be verified. It feels like he's glossing over details. I'm not saying the story isn't true. I'm saying I have A LOT of doubts about its authenticity. I'd skip this one. You will root for the bears and Mother Nature Would you try another book from Guy Grieve and/or Steve West? NO, NO a thousand times no!! Has Call of the American Wild turned you off from other books in this genre? No How could the performance have been better? If it had not happened What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Anger, disappoointment and utter frustration at both the author and reader Any additional comments? Even fiction must be plausible to be believable, so when a work of non-fiction isn't plausible, that work is pretty much worthless! I was so annoyed by the character of guy, that I found myself rooting for the bears, wolves, beaver, anything, to win out over this nitwit. He makes claims that even a person with a passing knowledge of bear behaviour knows is BS, and that is when he claims as fact, that black bears are far more dangerous than brown bears. A black bear will go completely out of its way to avoid a human encounter and will only become agressive when cornered. Unlike a grizzly, a bllack bear will not defend its cubs, nor is there any record of a black bear, as stated by Greive, tracking and eating a human. Total BS. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/I-Forgot-to-Die-Audiobook/B0716RJY7M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Forgot to Die Author: Khalil Rafati Narrator: Khalil Rafati Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Khalil Rafati went to Los Angeles in the 1990s and had it all. He was working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, but it wasn't long before he found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels. When he hit rock bottom - addicted to heroin and cocaine, overtaken by paranoia and psychosis, written off by his friends and family - he grabbed a shovel and kept digging. At 33, Khalil was 109 pounds, a convicted felon, high school dropout, and homeless junkie living on the infamous Skid Row in downtown L.A. So how does someone with nothing, who feels like they deserve nothing, and who just wants to end it all turn their life around? I Forgot to Die is an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction, and redemption - and how one man ultimately conquered his demons and wrote himself a new life story. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Khalil Rafati) Tue, 23 May 2017 13:31:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/I-Forgot-to-Die-Audiobook/B0716RJY7M thebookvoice.com 06:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Forgot to Die Author: Khalil Rafati Narrator: Khalil Rafati Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Khalil Rafati went to Los Angeles in the 1990s and had it all. He was working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, but it wasn't long before he found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels. When he hit rock bottom - addicted to heroin and cocaine, overtaken by paranoia and psychosis, written off by his friends and family - he grabbed a shovel and kept digging. At 33, Khalil was 109 pounds, a convicted felon, high school dropout, and homeless junkie living on the infamous Skid Row in downtown L.A. So how does someone with nothing, who feels like they deserve nothing, and who just wants to end it all turn their life around? I Forgot to Die is an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction, and redemption - and how one man ultimately conquered his demons and wrote himself a new life story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Forgot to Die Author: Khalil Rafati Narrator: Khalil Rafati Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Khalil Rafati went to Los Angeles in the 1990s and had it all. He was working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, but it wasn't long before he found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels. When he hit rock bottom - addicted to heroin and cocaine, overtaken by paranoia and psychosis, written off by his friends and family - he grabbed a shovel and kept digging. At 33, Khalil was 109 pounds, a convicted felon, high school dropout, and homeless junkie living on the infamous Skid Row in downtown L.A. So how does someone with nothing, who feels like they deserve nothing, and who just wants to end it all turn their life around? I Forgot to Die is an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction, and redemption - and how one man ultimately conquered his demons and wrote himself a new life story. Members Reviews: What a story!!! I have read many addiction memoirs & this is by far the most intriguing, exciting, & helpful books I have ever read. I absolutely loved this story & believe many other people will to! I will most definitely be suggesting this to my friends and family. Truly AMAZING. Fantastic Im a nurse and see addiction daily. Im also a believer in God and the straight n narrow!!!! Wonderful wonderful book. Gangster Best book I've ever listened to. Crazy story that everyone should hear. Rags to riches Decent book. While I respect Kahlil for finally getting clean, I think most people wouldn't have the same luxuries or resources he did to assist him in doing so. Most people don't have a Malibu nearby, loaded with rich people. Put Kahlil in South Philadelphia and I imagine his recovery story is a little different. Oh, and that crap Robbie was spitting out near the end of the book is complete textbook BS. THAT was his sponsor?!? Jails, Institutions & (almost) Death Jails, Institutions and Death is a term oft recited by members of Narcotics Anonymous when describing the inevitable destination of a person in active addiction. I hungrily consume addiction memoirs in that way that people feel compelled to slow down and peer at a horrible accident. Some might think this is a character flaw, but I think of it more as a gratitude check--"There, but for the grace of God, go I". "I Forgot to Die" doesn't disappoint. It is the story of a man who should be dead. It is the story of a man who wanted to die and tried to kill himself on the time payment plan of addiction. Khalil Rafati tells a story that is sad, but not that unusual. His father was verbally and emotionally abusive, his mother was devoid of a spine and unable to defend him. His childhood home was a cold, unfriendly, unsafe place--the kind that often breeds psychopaths. Khalil was not a psychopath, in fact, he more resembles an empath in his account. In his addiction, which was severe and life-threatening, he was abusive to the people closest to him, but that is true for most addicts. At other times, he expressed love and gratitude for the people in his life who reached out to help him. Some were enablers who only prolonged his nightmare, but others were angels of mercy. All recovering addicts are miracles, but Khalil's story stands out. He was a boy, then a man who invested all of his energy in trying to be comfortable in his own skin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Amazing-Love-Audiobook/B004Y0Z70A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amazing Love Subtitle: True Stories of the Power of Forgiveness Author: Corrie ten Boom Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Corrie ten Boom's amazing personal courage and her ability to share the reality of Jesus Christ have made her writings continually popular, and the Corrie ten Boom Library has become a source of inspiration for thousands of readers. Now with two new additions to the library, readers will continue to enjoy this beloved author's words of wisdom. After her release from a World War II concentration camp, Corrie traveled around the world, proclaiming the gospel. Amazing Love tells how she encountered God's love in some of the most unlikely places during her extensive travels. The 27 short vignettes tell of Corries post-war experiences in various parts of the world, revealing the maturity of her Christian service. This book was first published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1953 and by Revell in 1964. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Corrie ten Boom) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:48:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Amazing-Love-Audiobook/B004Y0Z70A thebookvoice.com 02:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amazing Love Subtitle: True Stories of the Power of Forgiveness Author: Corrie ten Boom Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Corrie ten Boom's amazing personal courage and her ability to share the reality of Jesus Christ have made her writings continually popular, and the Corrie ten Boom Library has become a source of inspiration for thousands of readers. Now with two new additions to the library, readers will continue to enjoy this beloved author's words of wisdom. After her release from a World War II concentration camp, Corrie traveled around the world, proclaiming the gospel. Amazing Love tells how she encountered God's love in some of the most unlikely places during her extensive travels. The 27 short vignettes tell of Corries post-war experiences in various parts of the world, revealing the maturity of her Christian service. This book was first published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1953 and by Revell in 1964. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amazing Love Subtitle: True Stories of the Power of Forgiveness Author: Corrie ten Boom Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Corrie ten Boom's amazing personal courage and her ability to share the reality of Jesus Christ have made her writings continually popular, and the Corrie ten Boom Library has become a source of inspiration for thousands of readers. Now with two new additions to the library, readers will continue to enjoy this beloved author's words of wisdom. After her release from a World War II concentration camp, Corrie traveled around the world, proclaiming the gospel. Amazing Love tells how she encountered God's love in some of the most unlikely places during her extensive travels. The 27 short vignettes tell of Corries post-war experiences in various parts of the world, revealing the maturity of her Christian service. This book was first published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1953 and by Revell in 1964. Members Reviews: Stories of Corrie's Evangelical Journey I selected this book thinking I would learn about Corrie ten Boom's time in a Nazi concentration camp and forgiveness. It was more about the years after the camp when she started traveling to spread the gospel. This book was her second book, written in 1953 when she was in her late 50s. "The Hiding Place" was written 18 years after that. Amazing woman, but not what I was looking for. As always, Nadia May is wonderful. I must admit she was part of the reason why I decided to give this book, which is a very different read for me a try. Inspiring I just love the way she words things so simple and so profound! Truly inspiring another wonderful book. correy ten boon books are such joy to read and listen to. this book gives me plenty to meditate on. I am so thankful God has used her and we can all learn of him through her. God gave her a platform This was a very enjoyable book filled with Corrie's simple yet profound lessons. God had given her a platform because of all she had suffered and she used what He entrusted to her for His glory. amazing if your not touched and encouraged by this book you should have your christian pulse checked. simple,but so beautiful how she lives her relationship with God. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/For-Laci-Audiobook/B002V0GHGS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Laci Subtitle: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Justice Author: Sharon Rocha Narrator: Staci Snell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the time of her disappearance, Laci was 27 years old, seven and a half months pregnant, and a vibrant presence in the lives of everyone who knew her. How, Sharon wondered, could Laci so suddenly become a missing person? That very word missing seemed premature, somehow suspect. From that first moment, Sharon knew with a mother's instinct that something, beyond the alarming news itself, was terribly wrong. As the world now knows, she was right. Nearly two years after that night, a jury in the State of California found Scott Peterson guilty of the murder of his wife and their unborn son, Conner. Until now, the world has not had an answer to a question that held countless millions in its grip. Through all the relentless media coverage of this unspeakable crime and subsequent trial, we all wondered: What would it be like to experience such a horror involving your own child and grandchild? What, indeed, was Sharon Rocha feeling? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sharon Rocha) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:05:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/For-Laci-Audiobook/B002V0GHGS thebookvoice.com 11:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Laci Subtitle: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Justice Author: Sharon Rocha Narrator: Staci Snell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the time of her disappearance, Laci was 27 years old, seven and a half months pregnant, and a vibrant presence in the lives of everyone who knew her. How, Sharon wondered, could Laci so suddenly become a missing person? That very word missing seemed premature, somehow suspect. From that first moment, Sharon knew with a mother's instinct that something, beyond the alarming news itself, was terribly wrong. As the world now knows, she was right. Nearly two years after that night, a jury in the State of California found Scott Peterson guilty of the murder of his wife and their unborn son, Conner. Until now, the world has not had an answer to a question that held countless millions in its grip. Through all the relentless media coverage of this unspeakable crime and subsequent trial, we all wondered: What would it be like to experience such a horror involving your own child and grandchild? What, indeed, was Sharon Rocha feeling? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Laci Subtitle: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Justice Author: Sharon Rocha Narrator: Staci Snell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the time of her disappearance, Laci was 27 years old, seven and a half months pregnant, and a vibrant presence in the lives of everyone who knew her. How, Sharon wondered, could Laci so suddenly become a missing person? That very word missing seemed premature, somehow suspect. From that first moment, Sharon knew with a mother's instinct that something, beyond the alarming news itself, was terribly wrong. As the world now knows, she was right. Nearly two years after that night, a jury in the State of California found Scott Peterson guilty of the murder of his wife and their unborn son, Conner. Until now, the world has not had an answer to a question that held countless millions in its grip. Through all the relentless media coverage of this unspeakable crime and subsequent trial, we all wondered: What would it be like to experience such a horror involving your own child and grandchild? What, indeed, was Sharon Rocha feeling? Members Reviews: OMG!!!THE BEST BOOK I'VE LISTENED TO THUS FAR!!! This was the most raw, engaging , emotional, honest story I've heard since I have started my membership with Audible. I find that with most books I've purchased , there may be 1 for every 10 I buy that actually hold my interest long enough to finish it. Well this one by far, WILL NOT disappoint and if someone like me who needs instant and constant stimulation to hold my interest for 11 hours, no break because I couldn't stop listening, then believe me that says a lot! It's a must read!!! Period! Raw Emotion This book centers on one thing, raw emotion. Ms. Rocha tells her story from the depths of her soul. She tells of her desperate search for Laci - while her husband is calling his girlfriend, selling Laci's SUV and trying to sell the house. No man who has one ounce of compassion would act the way Scott Peterson did. I have the sense that he would have looked harder for his dog then he did looking for Laci and his unborn child. I see websites proclaiming Scott's innocence. Most cases are settled on evidence - only the original people involved really know what happened. Scott had the most important things against him when he went to trial; motive and opportunity. His defense was weak, because he has no explaination for his whereabouts when Laci disappeared - and the inconsistencies in his story are enormous. His scheme backfired - unfortunately when it came crashing down, it took numerous people with him. And good has come out of this, but in the end it is just truely a deeply sad story. My heart goes out to Laci's family for their tremendous loss. Courage to seek justice for her daughter. I remembered the Laci Peterson case, but didn't know a lot about it. After listening to For Laci I sought out more books about this tragedy. I cried listening to Sharon Rocha's heartbreak. I am the mother of a beautiful daughter (only child) and know the powerful love between a mother and daughter. Listening to Laci's excitement about becoming a mother makes it all the more horrible. I was appalled by Scott, Jackie and Lee Peterson's cruelty to Laci's family. This book is about the love of a mother & daughter and the fight for justice. Leave not KILL!!!!!!!!!!! I hate to give this book a 5 all around cause it's not a happy story or happy ending but I did cause it shows how much a mother loves her daughter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Teacher-Man-Audiobook/B002V5BC4A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teacher Man Author: Frank McCourt Narrator: Frank McCourt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now here at last, is McCourt's long-awaited audiobook about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. Teacher Man is also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs, and surprises he faces in public high schools around New York City. Critic Reviews: "Should be mandatory reading for every teacher in America. And it wouldn't hurt some politicians to read it, too." (Publishers Weekly) "Teacher Man is an irresistible valedictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul." (The New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frank McCourt) Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:35:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Teacher-Man-Audiobook/B002V5BC4A thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teacher Man Author: Frank McCourt Narrator: Frank McCourt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now here at last, is McCourt's long-awaited audiobook about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. Teacher Man is also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs, and surprises he faces in public high schools around New York City. Critic Reviews: "Should be mandatory reading for every teacher in America. And it wouldn't hurt some politicians to read it, too." (Publishers Weekly) "Teacher Man is an irresistible valedictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teacher Man Author: Frank McCourt Narrator: Frank McCourt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now here at last, is McCourt's long-awaited audiobook about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. Teacher Man is also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs, and surprises he faces in public high schools around New York City. Critic Reviews: "Should be mandatory reading for every teacher in America. And it wouldn't hurt some politicians to read it, too." (Publishers Weekly) "Teacher Man is an irresistible valedictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Fun, quick, well done! "Quit bothering me, man". I don't know how ANYONE can tolerate teaching teens. God bless'm! I have some of my own. It is my opinion that teachers should be held in the highest esteem, paid exobintantly and worshipped by all. Teachers have the most important jobs in any society (no, I'm not a teacher). "Teacher Man" was absolutely fantastic and enjoyable. Read well... My only wish was that it was longer. Insightful and fun It was great listening to Frank McCourt recount his memories of teaching in New York City. He is honest, insightful, and humorous. He tells his story in a blunt and humorous way. He doesn't try to make himself sound like a goody-goody teacher who was out to save the world; yet he probably made a huge impact on many students. I will look at my students with "wider eyes and a better listening heart" from now on. He is definitely a "late bloomer" as he, himself admitted in his book. I loved his previous book, Angela's Ashes; tolerated his book Tis, but I LOVED this new book of his!!! Exceptional Audiobook I loved this book and wished it were longer. I could have listened to Frank McCourt's stories of teaching for hours and hours (and I heard the unabridged version). His teaching career ran the gamut of high school experiences -- from vocational high school to elite college prep, with a little community college thrown in. And somewhere in these teaching experiences, he "found himself." Mr. McCourt is an exceptional reader -- better than most authors who read their own books. His accent is charming, and easy to understand. His voice added greatly to the memoir. Wonderful to listen to This was the most wonderful memoir. McCourt has spoken for many educators who just want to be left alone to teach in classrooms of America. We want the politicians to just "Leave people alone" We are all doing the best that we can, considering the talent we have been sent. We help some to grow academically, but mostly we want to help them to grow into productive members of society. The politicians want us to send out a group of lemmings. Education is about teaching to differences and teaching diferently. McCourt celebrates just that as he reads to us about the love of his life... Helping children, and young adults to see the wonder within themsleves. For the teachers Those of you who are part of this circle, this is a must. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Rumor-of-War-Audiobook/B002V1OD5O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rumor of War Author: Philip Caputo Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 518 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A platoon commander in the first combat unit sent to fight in Vietnam, Lieutenant Caputo landed at Danang on March 8, 1965, convinced that American forces would win a quick and decisive victory over the Communists. Sixteen months later, and without ceremony, Caputo left Vietnam a shell-shocked veteran whose youthful idealism and faith in the rightness of the war had been utterly shattered. A Rumor of War tells the story of that trajectory and allows us to see and feel the reality of the conflict as the author himself experienced it, from the weeks of tedium hacking through scorching jungles, to the sudden violence of ambushes and firefights, to the unbreakable bonds of friendship forged between soldiers, and finally to a sense of the war as having no purpose other than the fight for survival. Most troubling, Caputo gives us an unflinching view not only of remarkable bravery and heroism but also of the atrocities committed in Vietnam by ordinary men so numbed by fear and desperate to survive that their moral distinctions had collapsed. More than a statement against war, Caputo's memoir offers readers today a profoundly visceral sense of what war is and, as the author says, of "the things men do in war and the things war does to men". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Caputo) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:60:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Rumor-of-War-Audiobook/B002V1OD5O thebookvoice.com 13:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rumor of War Author: Philip Caputo Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 518 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A platoon commander in the first combat unit sent to fight in Vietnam, Lieutenant Caputo landed at Danang on March 8, 1965, convinced that American forces would win a quick and decisive victory over the Communists. Sixteen months later, and without ceremony, Caputo left Vietnam a shell-shocked veteran whose youthful idealism and faith in the rightness of the war had been utterly shattered. A Rumor of War tells the story of that trajectory and allows us to see and feel the reality of the conflict as the author himself experienced it, from the weeks of tedium hacking through scorching jungles, to the sudden violence of ambushes and firefights, to the unbreakable bonds of friendship forged between soldiers, and finally to a sense of the war as having no purpose other than the fight for survival. Most troubling, Caputo gives us an unflinching view not only of remarkable bravery and heroism but also of the atrocities committed in Vietnam by ordinary men so numbed by fear and desperate to survive that their moral distinctions had collapsed. More than a statement against war, Caputo's memoir offers readers today a profoundly visceral sense of what war is and, as the author says, of "the things men do in war and the things war does to men". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rumor of War Author: Philip Caputo Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 518 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A platoon commander in the first combat unit sent to fight in Vietnam, Lieutenant Caputo landed at Danang on March 8, 1965, convinced that American forces would win a quick and decisive victory over the Communists. Sixteen months later, and without ceremony, Caputo left Vietnam a shell-shocked veteran whose youthful idealism and faith in the rightness of the war had been utterly shattered. A Rumor of War tells the story of that trajectory and allows us to see and feel the reality of the conflict as the author himself experienced it, from the weeks of tedium hacking through scorching jungles, to the sudden violence of ambushes and firefights, to the unbreakable bonds of friendship forged between soldiers, and finally to a sense of the war as having no purpose other than the fight for survival. Most troubling, Caputo gives us an unflinching view not only of remarkable bravery and heroism but also of the atrocities committed in Vietnam by ordinary men so numbed by fear and desperate to survive that their moral distinctions had collapsed. More than a statement against war, Caputo's memoir offers readers today a profoundly visceral sense of what war is and, as the author says, of "the things men do in war and the things war does to men". Members Reviews: The Reality of the U.S in the Vietnam War What made the experience of listening to A Rumor of War the most enjoyable? The narration by L.J. Ganser convinced me I was listening to Philip Caputo. Caputo's story is believable and frank. It does not gloss over or dwell on the mistakes of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war nor does it dwell on them. This is a story of political naivety and the reality of being a professional soldier. As a former soldier of the Vietnam era I could identify with his experiences and empathized with the changes he went through from enlistment to his days of being a war correspondent. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Rumor of War? The near mental breakdown when Philip Caputo started to visualise all around him as corpses. What about L. J. Gansers performance did you like? He sounded like what I would expect Philip Caputo to sound like. He had peculiarities of military jargon down pat. His range voices was true to the individual characters and allowed the listener to immerse themselves in the story and kept the characters different and distinctive. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Caputo realises that his classmate was one of the statistics that he had to record. Any additional comments? A fantastic listen and a true to life account of Marine officer's experience in early Vietnam. Excellent First Person Narrative Wonderfully read first person account of a young Marine officer in the early days of the Vietnam War. For us history/military fans, it is a nice break from the dry Generals perspective, to what it is like to be a grunt in the field. Worth the buy. Want Vietnam? You got it The events within this book will stay with you for quite a long time. Vivid descriptions of jungle life and what the soldiers felt are told in easy to understand ways. However, I cannot say that this beats "Dispatches." Yes, you do get a first hand account of how hard soldiers had it, BUT, I have to say I felt more "emotion" with Dispatches. A Rumor of War is a good book, although not my favorite Vietnam book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Following-Atticus-Audiobook/B005MKIE5G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Following Atticus Subtitle: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship Author: Tom Ryan Narrator: Tom Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 403 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A middle-aged, overweight, and acrophobic newspaper editor Tom Ryan and a little dog, Atticus M. Finch, are an unlikely pair of mountaineers, but after a close friend dies of cancer, the two pay tribute to her by attempting to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter. Tom and Atticus set out on an adventure of a lifetime that takes them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. Little did they know that their most difficult test would lie ahead, after they returned home.... Following Atticus is ultimately a story of transformation: how a five-pound puppy pierced the heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman, opening his eyes to the world's beauty and its possibilities. An unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, it's an inspiring tale of finding love and discovering your true self. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Ryan) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:25:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Following-Atticus-Audiobook/B005MKIE5G thebookvoice.com 09:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Following Atticus Subtitle: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship Author: Tom Ryan Narrator: Tom Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 403 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A middle-aged, overweight, and acrophobic newspaper editor Tom Ryan and a little dog, Atticus M. Finch, are an unlikely pair of mountaineers, but after a close friend dies of cancer, the two pay tribute to her by attempting to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter. Tom and Atticus set out on an adventure of a lifetime that takes them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. Little did they know that their most difficult test would lie ahead, after they returned home.... Following Atticus is ultimately a story of transformation: how a five-pound puppy pierced the heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman, opening his eyes to the world's beauty and its possibilities. An unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, it's an inspiring tale of finding love and discovering your true self. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Following Atticus Subtitle: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship Author: Tom Ryan Narrator: Tom Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 403 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A middle-aged, overweight, and acrophobic newspaper editor Tom Ryan and a little dog, Atticus M. Finch, are an unlikely pair of mountaineers, but after a close friend dies of cancer, the two pay tribute to her by attempting to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter. Tom and Atticus set out on an adventure of a lifetime that takes them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. Little did they know that their most difficult test would lie ahead, after they returned home.... Following Atticus is ultimately a story of transformation: how a five-pound puppy pierced the heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman, opening his eyes to the world's beauty and its possibilities. An unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, it's an inspiring tale of finding love and discovering your true self. Members Reviews: A True Story of Personal Transformation I have never had so many people recommend a book to me as I have had this one. There's a reason. "Following Atticus" is about a middle-aged guy who hikes 4,000 footers in the White Mountains alone with his 20 pound Miniature Schnauzer. I am a middle-aged guy who hikes 4,000 footers in the White Mountains alone with my 20 pound Boston Terrier. Although a lot of people hike with dogs, one hardly ever sees 20 pound dogs on the high trails. In fact, one of the few I've ever seen is Atticus himself, whom I met hiking the Mount Caribou trail. "Following Atticus" is a testament to truth being better than fiction. Dog lovers will all be captivated by the tale. But it's not a merely a dog book. It's a book of personal transformation on the part of the author. Some of that transformation is physical. You can look up photos of the author on the internet from his pre-Following Atticus days and compare them to recent photos to see this for yourself. Between the weight loss and the exercise, Tom Ryan looks like a different person. From "Following Atticus" we learn how the author became a different person on the inside, too -- a better person -- due to the influence of two great dogs in his life. The book is read by the author. This adds to the reality of the story and conveys a sense of feeling that one would not get from a professional reader. The author does an excellent job of reading, but the listener should be prepared for a strong Boston accent. There's a Youtube video trailer for the book, which I recommend for those who would like a glimpse of Atticus and Tom Ryan -- and the other great character of the book -- the White Mountains. More Than Just Man/Man's Best Friend! I was so thrilled with this book! I often get a hankering for a good animal story as usually they're so wonderful and inspirational. Following Atticus did not disappoint! What I really liked about this book was that yes, it follows Tom and Atticus on their journey, but it also follows Tom as he discovers himself along the way and becomes who he's meant to be. And most of it is because of an adorable little dog, Atticus. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Carlys-Voice-Audiobook/B007NN87ZM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carly's Voice Subtitle: Breaking Through Autism Author: Arthur Fleischmann, Carly Fleischmann Narrator: Patrick Lawlor, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioral and communication therapy, Carly remained largely unreachable. Then, at age 10, Carly had a breakthrough. While sitting in her kitchen with her devoted therapist, Howie, Carly reached over to the laptop and typed "MEAN", referring to Howie's efforts to get her to do her work for the day. She then went on to further explain her recalcitrant mood by typing "TEETH HURT", much to Howie's astonishment. This was the beginning of Carly's journey toward self-realization. Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, which she describes with uncanny accuracy and detail, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family, her therapists, and the thousands of people who follow her via her blog and on Facebook and Twitter. A 2009 segment on 20/20 brought her story to national attention, and she has since appeared on television with Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, and Holly Robinson Peete, all of whom have developed warm relationships with her. In Carly's Voice, her father, Arthur Fleischmann, blends Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, it brings listeners inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission. Critic Reviews: "Carly's Voice makes it very clear that a non-verbal person with autism has a rich inner life. Typing independently enabled Carly to express wit, explain her sensory problems, and show that a good mind has been freed." (Temple Grandin) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Fleischmann) Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:56:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Carlys-Voice-Audiobook/B007NN87ZM thebookvoice.com 11:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carly's Voice Subtitle: Breaking Through Autism Author: Arthur Fleischmann, Carly Fleischmann Narrator: Patrick Lawlor, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioral and communication therapy, Carly remained largely unreachable. Then, at age 10, Carly had a breakthrough. While sitting in her kitchen with her devoted therapist, Howie, Carly reached over to the laptop and typed "MEAN", referring to Howie's efforts to get her to do her work for the day. She then went on to further explain her recalcitrant mood by typing "TEETH HURT", much to Howie's astonishment. This was the beginning of Carly's journey toward self-realization. Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, which she describes with uncanny accuracy and detail, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family, her therapists, and the thousands of people who follow her via her blog and on Facebook and Twitter. A 2009 segment on 20/20 brought her story to national attention, and she has since appeared on television with Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, and Holly Robinson Peete, all of whom have developed warm relationships with her. In Carly's Voice, her father, Arthur Fleischmann, blends Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, it brings listeners inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission. Critic Reviews: "Carly's Voice makes it very clear that a non-verbal person with autism has a rich inner life. Typing independently enabled Carly to express wit, explain her sensory problems, and show that a good mind has been freed." (Temple Grandin) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carly's Voice Subtitle: Breaking Through Autism Author: Arthur Fleischmann, Carly Fleischmann Narrator: Patrick Lawlor, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioral and communication therapy, Carly remained largely unreachable. Then, at age 10, Carly had a breakthrough. While sitting in her kitchen with her devoted therapist, Howie, Carly reached over to the laptop and typed "MEAN", referring to Howie's efforts to get her to do her work for the day. She then went on to further explain her recalcitrant mood by typing "TEETH HURT", much to Howie's astonishment. This was the beginning of Carly's journey toward self-realization. Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, which she describes with uncanny accuracy and detail, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family, her therapists, and the thousands of people who follow her via her blog and on Facebook and Twitter. A 2009 segment on 20/20 brought her story to national attention, and she has since appeared on television with Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, and Holly Robinson Peete, all of whom have developed warm relationships with her. In Carly's Voice, her father, Arthur Fleischmann, blends Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, it brings listeners inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission. Critic Reviews: "Carly's Voice makes it very clear that a non-verbal person with autism has a rich inner life. Typing independently enabled Carly to express wit, explain her sensory problems, and show that a good mind has been freed." (Temple Grandin) Members Reviews: A peek inside... What made the experience of listening to Carly's Voice the most enjoyable? I am a teacher of students with Autism. I often wonder what they are thinking. This book gave me an opportunity to possibly find out. No person with Autism is the same but they do have similar characteristics. This book helped me to better understand my students and the reasons they do the things they do. Hearing from Carly as to why she reacts a certain way or why she does/does not do a specific thing made sense. It also gives you incite as to how the family lives and deals with the daily challenges they face. I recommend this book to everyone. With that number of people with Autism growing, it would be beneficial to understand the challenges they and their families face. Although no person with Autism is the same it is good start to peek inside their life and better understand the world they live in. So inspiring I was moved by this amazing girl. I also work with an amazing girl very much like Carly. She is, like Carly, nonverbal with full blown Autism, complete with the behaviors that go with the lack of communication. She is, like Carly, writing and communicating with the use of a device. We both listened to "Carly's Voice" on audio. She is, unlike Carly, still requiring a supported hand when writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Secretariat-Audiobook/B004W4UKSW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secretariat Author: William Nack Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century". The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring and inspiring classic, more than 30 years after its initial publication. Editorial Reviews: Youve likely seen footage of Triple Crown champion Secretariats remarkable racing career, and Grover Gardner brings us even closer to the track in his narration of William Nacks enthralling investigation of the life and career of the champion thoroughbred first published in 1975. Gardners deep and robust voice heightens the intensity of those scenes when Secretariat bounds full throttle towards the finish line. Although aware of the outcome already, the suspense and excitement of the competition build all the same throughout this performance. Following a record-shattering win at the Belmont Stakes in 1973, American thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat (fondly nicknamed Big Red by his fanbase) became the first Triple Crown winner in over a quarter-century. His performance has since been unmatched by any other competitor today. Secretariat charts the horses career from his calculated birth to his achieving the Triple Crown. Nack traces Secretariats lineage, studying his breeding and ownership by two families the Chenerys of Meadow Farm in Caroline County, Virginia, and the Hancocks of Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. These individuals involved in Secretariats victory make up a fascinating piece of his history and upbringing. While horse lovers will thoroughly enjoy Secretariat, fans of investigative biographies and suspenseful narratives will devour Gardners rendition of this powerful athletes success story. The politics of the Triple Crown make for an intriguing sidebar to this story. Gardner plunges into Secretariats competitions with enthusiasm, and his smooth southern accent offers a pleasant reprieve from each pulse-pounding race. Secretariat triumphs in its depiction of horse racing and in moments of quiet investigation. Critic Reviews: "Secretariat is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." (Laura Hillenbrand, best-selling author of Seabiscuit) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Nack) Mon, 02 May 2011 01:23:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Secretariat-Audiobook/B004W4UKSW thebookvoice.com 14:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secretariat Author: William Nack Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century". The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring and inspiring classic, more than 30 years after its initial publication. Editorial Reviews: Youve likely seen footage of Triple Crown champion Secretariats remarkable racing career, and Grover Gardner brings us even closer to the track in his narration of William Nacks enthralling investigation of the life and career of the champion thoroughbred first published in 1975. Gardners deep and robust voice heightens the intensity of those scenes when Secretariat bounds full throttle towards the finish line. Although aware of the outcome already, the suspense and excitement of the competition build all the same throughout this performance. Following a record-shattering win at the Belmont Stakes in 1973, American thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat (fondly nicknamed Big Red by his fanbase) became the first Triple Crown winner in over a quarter-century. His performance has since been unmatched by any other competitor today. Secretariat charts the horses career from his calculated birth to his achieving the Triple Crown. Nack traces Secretariats lineage, studying his breeding and ownership by two families the Chenerys of Meadow Farm in Caroline County, Virginia, and the Hancocks of Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. These individuals involved in Secretariats victory make up a fascinating piece of his history and upbringing. While horse lovers will thoroughly enjoy Secretariat, fans of investigative biographies and suspenseful narratives will devour Gardners rendition of this powerful athletes success story. The politics of the Triple Crown make for an intriguing sidebar to this story. Gardner plunges into Secretariats competitions with enthusiasm, and his smooth southern accent offers a pleasant reprieve from each pulse-pounding race. Secretariat triumphs in its depiction of horse racing and in moments of quiet investigation. Critic Reviews: "Secretariat is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." (Laura Hillenbrand, best-selling author of Seabiscuit) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secretariat Author: William Nack Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century". The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring and inspiring classic, more than 30 years after its initial publication. Editorial Reviews: Youve likely seen footage of Triple Crown champion Secretariats remarkable racing career, and Grover Gardner brings us even closer to the track in his narration of William Nacks enthralling investigation of the life and career of the champion thoroughbred first published in 1975. Gardners deep and robust voice heightens the intensity of those scenes when Secretariat bounds full throttle towards the finish line. Although aware of the outcome already, the suspense and excitement of the competition build all the same throughout this performance. Following a record-shattering win at the Belmont Stakes in 1973, American thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat (fondly nicknamed Big Red by his fanbase) became the first Triple Crown winner in over a quarter-century. His performance has since been unmatched by any other competitor today. Secretariat charts the horses career from his calculated birth to his achieving the Triple Crown. Nack traces Secretariats lineage, studying his breeding and ownership by two families the Chenerys of Meadow Farm in Caroline County, Virginia, and the Hancocks of Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. These individuals involved in Secretariats victory make up a fascinating piece of his history and upbringing. While horse lovers will thoroughly enjoy Secretariat, fans of investigative biographies and suspenseful narratives will devour Gardners rendition of this powerful athletes success story. The politics of the Triple Crown make for an intriguing sidebar to this story. Gardner plunges into Secretariats competitions with enthusiasm, and his smooth southern accent offers a pleasant reprieve from each pulse-pounding race. Secretariat triumphs in its depiction of horse racing and in moments of quiet investigation. Critic Reviews: "Secretariat is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." (Laura Hillenbrand, best-selling author of Seabiscuit) Members Reviews: The story of a great athlete The headline refers to the fact that in 1999 ESPN counted down the top 50 athletes of the 20th century and Secretariat was ranked 35th. This book by William Nack was the basis for the movie starring Diane Lane as Penny Chenery the horse's owner. I can remember watching the Triple Crown races with interest for the time in 1973. I had seen the races previously because my mother watched them every year but in 1973 there was enough buzz that I watched them eagerly. This was especially true of the Belmont Stakes when this magnificent athlete was in line to win the first triple crown in 25 years. If you're a fan of great athletes watching Secretariat stretch out the lead in the third quarter mile and eventually win the race by 31 lengths is as stirring as any two legged athletic accomplishment. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wild-Truth-Audiobook/B00O7YA2FI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild Truth Author: Carine McCandless Narrator: Carine McCandless, Matt Gardner, Shelly McCandless Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 438 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 1992, a young man named Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness, where he survived for more than 100 days before perishing in an abandoned bus. For over 20 years his story has captivated millions, and yet only one person knew the truth behind his remarkable journey - until now. Through a tumultuous childhood, the McCandless siblings clung to each other amidst a chaotic home life, forming a lifelong bond and an unbreakable trust. So when Chris abandoned nearly all of his possessions, cut off all family ties, and forged an anonymous existence on the road, Carine understood what drew Chris away from all he had known. Having to face her own truth and surmount some crushing obstacles in the absence of her beloved brother, Carine drew strength from his constant presence while forging ahead on her own unique journey. A powerful and deeply personal story, The Wild Truth is both a revelatory glimpse into the life of Chris McCandless and the inspirational tale of one woman's resilience in the wake of unspeakable tragedy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carine McCandless) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:54:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wild-Truth-Audiobook/B00O7YA2FI thebookvoice.com 08:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild Truth Author: Carine McCandless Narrator: Carine McCandless, Matt Gardner, Shelly McCandless Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 438 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 1992, a young man named Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness, where he survived for more than 100 days before perishing in an abandoned bus. For over 20 years his story has captivated millions, and yet only one person knew the truth behind his remarkable journey - until now. Through a tumultuous childhood, the McCandless siblings clung to each other amidst a chaotic home life, forming a lifelong bond and an unbreakable trust. So when Chris abandoned nearly all of his possessions, cut off all family ties, and forged an anonymous existence on the road, Carine understood what drew Chris away from all he had known. Having to face her own truth and surmount some crushing obstacles in the absence of her beloved brother, Carine drew strength from his constant presence while forging ahead on her own unique journey. A powerful and deeply personal story, The Wild Truth is both a revelatory glimpse into the life of Chris McCandless and the inspirational tale of one woman's resilience in the wake of unspeakable tragedy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild Truth Author: Carine McCandless Narrator: Carine McCandless, Matt Gardner, Shelly McCandless Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 438 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 1992, a young man named Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness, where he survived for more than 100 days before perishing in an abandoned bus. For over 20 years his story has captivated millions, and yet only one person knew the truth behind his remarkable journey - until now. Through a tumultuous childhood, the McCandless siblings clung to each other amidst a chaotic home life, forming a lifelong bond and an unbreakable trust. So when Chris abandoned nearly all of his possessions, cut off all family ties, and forged an anonymous existence on the road, Carine understood what drew Chris away from all he had known. Having to face her own truth and surmount some crushing obstacles in the absence of her beloved brother, Carine drew strength from his constant presence while forging ahead on her own unique journey. A powerful and deeply personal story, The Wild Truth is both a revelatory glimpse into the life of Chris McCandless and the inspirational tale of one woman's resilience in the wake of unspeakable tragedy. Members Reviews: Great listen! Thought the book was pretty good but the best part was having the author narrate the book...she had a great voice and the emotion was sincere. I have always been very intrigued by the "Into The Wild" story. interesting The rest of the story gives you such an insight into his reasoning very complicated Thank you! God bless you and your wonderful family!! You have touched my heart. With love and respect, John R Newton Peace Emotional What a tough book this must have been to write. Very emotional journey but one that needed to be told. What a surprise! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I ordered this book wondering what l "truth" had been missing from Into the Wild. I ordered for curiosity sake and was pleasantly surprised by all I hadn't known after reading Jon Krakauer's book. I never expected to be touched so deeply and personally by this book. For me, it was exactly what I needed to read, exactly at this point in my life. I hope you enjoy it equally but if not I'm sure it will enlighten you. Makes me want to reread Into The Wild. Actually makes me NEED to reread Into The Wild. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wild Truth? Absolutely What about the narratorss performance did you like? Yes. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Nothing. It was honest. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-With-the-Saints-Audiobook/B003B8R7G8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life With the Saints Author: James Martin Narrator: James Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Be inspired by saints like never before in My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ. This best-selling memoir of spiritual self-discovery is an homage to the saints who have accompanied Fr. Martin throughout his life. From a lukewarm childhood Catholicism, to the Wharton School of Business, to the executive fast track at General Electric, to the Jesuits, to a media career in Manhattan, Martin has relied on the saints to intervene in and guide his life. As Martin shares with us his many surprising encounters and journeys with the saints, he convincingly explains how we, too, can be close friends with the saints. Critic Reviews: "Martin, a Jesuit priest and associate editor of America magazine, takes a splendid idea and develops it masterfully by weaving stories from his life into those of his favorite saints." (Publishers Weekly) "It is one thing to read the lives of the saints, quite another to hear about somebody who lives with the saints, who thinks about, researches, and calls upon certain saints regularly. Such a person is, today, a rarity. Such a person is GE-exec-turned-Jesuit Martin, associate editor of the national Catholic weekly America, who details his introduction to and relationship with more than a dozen of his favorite haloed heroes in this book." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Martin) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:50:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-With-the-Saints-Audiobook/B003B8R7G8 thebookvoice.com 12:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life With the Saints Author: James Martin Narrator: James Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Be inspired by saints like never before in My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ. This best-selling memoir of spiritual self-discovery is an homage to the saints who have accompanied Fr. Martin throughout his life. From a lukewarm childhood Catholicism, to the Wharton School of Business, to the executive fast track at General Electric, to the Jesuits, to a media career in Manhattan, Martin has relied on the saints to intervene in and guide his life. As Martin shares with us his many surprising encounters and journeys with the saints, he convincingly explains how we, too, can be close friends with the saints. Critic Reviews: "Martin, a Jesuit priest and associate editor of America magazine, takes a splendid idea and develops it masterfully by weaving stories from his life into those of his favorite saints." (Publishers Weekly) "It is one thing to read the lives of the saints, quite another to hear about somebody who lives with the saints, who thinks about, researches, and calls upon certain saints regularly. Such a person is, today, a rarity. Such a person is GE-exec-turned-Jesuit Martin, associate editor of the national Catholic weekly America, who details his introduction to and relationship with more than a dozen of his favorite haloed heroes in this book." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life With the Saints Author: James Martin Narrator: James Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Be inspired by saints like never before in My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ. This best-selling memoir of spiritual self-discovery is an homage to the saints who have accompanied Fr. Martin throughout his life. From a lukewarm childhood Catholicism, to the Wharton School of Business, to the executive fast track at General Electric, to the Jesuits, to a media career in Manhattan, Martin has relied on the saints to intervene in and guide his life. As Martin shares with us his many surprising encounters and journeys with the saints, he convincingly explains how we, too, can be close friends with the saints. Critic Reviews: "Martin, a Jesuit priest and associate editor of America magazine, takes a splendid idea and develops it masterfully by weaving stories from his life into those of his favorite saints." (Publishers Weekly) "It is one thing to read the lives of the saints, quite another to hear about somebody who lives with the saints, who thinks about, researches, and calls upon certain saints regularly. Such a person is, today, a rarity. Such a person is GE-exec-turned-Jesuit Martin, associate editor of the national Catholic weekly America, who details his introduction to and relationship with more than a dozen of his favorite haloed heroes in this book." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The title describes the book I almost deleted this book after the first 20 minutes. I had just listened to a purely factual book and expected 'My Life with the Saints' to be similar: a condensed biography of a selection of saints. It seemed too slow and conversational. But then I understood that this was his "life" with the Saints, not a book about the "lives of the Saints". Well it isn't. It interweaves the life of James Martin with lessons and some history of the Saints he selects. To use a cliche, he "makes the Saints come alive". Through the book you see the relevance of these Saints in a modern world, to the poor in Africa, to the homeless, to the student and office workers. There are some who are not canonized Saints - Pedro Arupe for example and Thomas Merton. But what "saintly" lives they led. And then there is the very last chapter. It brings perspective to "sainthood" that I hardly imaged. That was the great tour de force. I listened to the book over about a month to and from work and was excited to see who the next Saint was. I miss Father Martin's conversational style and the people - both Saints and the "ordinary" people he met in his travels. This is a great start if any one wants to visit with the Saints prior to jumping headlong into biographies of individual ones. I hope he writes / records volume 2. By the way, I am not Catholic - but my life was inspired by these men and women through the book. Personable and Informative I loved this book because not only do you learn a lot about many saints, the author weaves them into his own autobiographical sketch. He highlights the saints meaning to him during a partcular time in his life. His story is also a testament to the energetic and interesting life a Jesuit leads. This book would be great for everyone, but especially good for someone considering the priesthood or religious life. easy listening hagiography I was so excited to see St Anthony Messenger Press titles added to Audible that I quickly used up all my accumulated credits on several. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Without-a-Doubt-Audiobook/B01E9B7BC0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without a Doubt Author: Marcia Clark, Teresa Carpenter - contributor Narrator: Marcia Clark Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the outside, the prosecution's case looked bulletproof, but Marcia Clark knew better. Mountains of physical evidence connected O. J. Simpson to the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman, but that didn't mean it would be easy. For the woman charged with prosecuting the "Trial of the Century", the light of fame would glow white hot, as the media scrutinized her strategy, her family, even her hair. As the case spun out of control, Marcia Clark stood tall - a single mother fighting an army of overpaid attorneys and a judge who let the media coverage go to his head. Now she tells her story. The bloody glove, the botched evidence collection, the LAPD's war with the black community of Los Angeles - Marcia Clark understands every moment of the O. J. Simpson trial like no one else. In this gripping account of her life, her career, and the trial that made her a legend, Clark shows what it truly means to fight for justice. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcia Clark) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:29:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Without-a-Doubt-Audiobook/B01E9B7BC0 thebookvoice.com 05:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without a Doubt Author: Marcia Clark, Teresa Carpenter - contributor Narrator: Marcia Clark Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the outside, the prosecution's case looked bulletproof, but Marcia Clark knew better. Mountains of physical evidence connected O. J. Simpson to the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman, but that didn't mean it would be easy. For the woman charged with prosecuting the "Trial of the Century", the light of fame would glow white hot, as the media scrutinized her strategy, her family, even her hair. As the case spun out of control, Marcia Clark stood tall - a single mother fighting an army of overpaid attorneys and a judge who let the media coverage go to his head. Now she tells her story. The bloody glove, the botched evidence collection, the LAPD's war with the black community of Los Angeles - Marcia Clark understands every moment of the O. J. Simpson trial like no one else. In this gripping account of her life, her career, and the trial that made her a legend, Clark shows what it truly means to fight for justice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without a Doubt Author: Marcia Clark, Teresa Carpenter - contributor Narrator: Marcia Clark Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the outside, the prosecution's case looked bulletproof, but Marcia Clark knew better. Mountains of physical evidence connected O. J. Simpson to the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman, but that didn't mean it would be easy. For the woman charged with prosecuting the "Trial of the Century", the light of fame would glow white hot, as the media scrutinized her strategy, her family, even her hair. As the case spun out of control, Marcia Clark stood tall - a single mother fighting an army of overpaid attorneys and a judge who let the media coverage go to his head. Now she tells her story. The bloody glove, the botched evidence collection, the LAPD's war with the black community of Los Angeles - Marcia Clark understands every moment of the O. J. Simpson trial like no one else. In this gripping account of her life, her career, and the trial that made her a legend, Clark shows what it truly means to fight for justice. Members Reviews: Absolutely Riveting I loved it! It was absolutely riveting and I really appreciated hearing directly from Marcia as she reflected back on her feelings and experiences during that difficult time. I enjoyed her candour and her no-holds-barred blunt options; she doesnt pull any punches! (nothing nice to say about Judge Lance Ito Yikes!!!) I was so absorbed by the behind the scenes machinations, it made me want to read a version told by someone on the Dream Team to see how their brains work. Being in the he did it camp myself, I can completely sympathize with the prosecutions case and cant imagine their devastation upon losing but what drove the defence? Money? I find it impossible to imagine that they really thought he was innocent. What a complicated mess! Finally!!! So great to finally hear in her words just how unjust that trial turned out to be! Much respect, Marcia!!!!! Marcia On Point! Generally, I'm deterred and purposely refrain from an abridged novel as it neglects poignant details, however, Marcia hit the highlights and articulately delivers with unwavering passion. Marcia Clark's version of the trial. Over 20 years later and due to the recent TV show I'm finally listening to books I had not yet listened to about the OJ Simpson trial. I lived in Southern California back then and it was THE news for the months of took for the trial. It is nice getting some perspectives not possible at the time. I feel this abridged version is perfectly adequate for this story, and I don't think if the unabridged version comes out of would be worth the purchase or the credit to hear it. I am glad that Clark herself read the story and feel she's is a very good reader. OJ did it, and he got away with murder because of many problems and not just the Prosecutors, if anything I think the biggest failure sits with former Judge Ito to be in control of his Court. I think the results and demeanor of the civil trial proves that. Next book I'm listening to regarding this trial is the book by Vincent Bugliosi. Then I'll be OJ'd out! An inside look After completing the recent Fox series on OJ I took renewed interest in the story. I always thought he was guilty & was shocked & saddened to watch the actual story unfold along with the racial issues that were evident. I was disgusted by the "dream team". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Thousand-Miles-to-Freedom-Audiobook/B010VZ4K8G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Thousand Miles to Freedom Subtitle: My Escape from North Korea Author: Sebastien Falletti, Eunsun Kim Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2025 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eunsun Kim was born in North Korea, one of the most secretive and oppressive countries in the modern world. As a child, Eunsun loved her country...despite her school field trips to public executions, daily self-criticism sessions, and the increasing gnaw of hunger as the countrywide famine escalated. By the time she was 11 years old, Eunsun's father and grandparents had died of starvation, and Eunsun too was in danger of starving. Finally her mother decided to escape North Korea with Eunsun and her sister, not knowing that they were embarking on a journey that would take them nine long years to complete. Told with grace and courage, her memoir is a riveting exposé of North Korea's totalitarian regime and, ultimately, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "A sobering account of survival of the fittest in North Korea by a young woman on the run for nearly a decade." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sebastien Falletti) Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:15:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Thousand-Miles-to-Freedom-Audiobook/B010VZ4K8G thebookvoice.com 05:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Thousand Miles to Freedom Subtitle: My Escape from North Korea Author: Sebastien Falletti, Eunsun Kim Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2025 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eunsun Kim was born in North Korea, one of the most secretive and oppressive countries in the modern world. As a child, Eunsun loved her country...despite her school field trips to public executions, daily self-criticism sessions, and the increasing gnaw of hunger as the countrywide famine escalated. By the time she was 11 years old, Eunsun's father and grandparents had died of starvation, and Eunsun too was in danger of starving. Finally her mother decided to escape North Korea with Eunsun and her sister, not knowing that they were embarking on a journey that would take them nine long years to complete. Told with grace and courage, her memoir is a riveting exposé of North Korea's totalitarian regime and, ultimately, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "A sobering account of survival of the fittest in North Korea by a young woman on the run for nearly a decade." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Thousand Miles to Freedom Subtitle: My Escape from North Korea Author: Sebastien Falletti, Eunsun Kim Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2025 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eunsun Kim was born in North Korea, one of the most secretive and oppressive countries in the modern world. As a child, Eunsun loved her country...despite her school field trips to public executions, daily self-criticism sessions, and the increasing gnaw of hunger as the countrywide famine escalated. By the time she was 11 years old, Eunsun's father and grandparents had died of starvation, and Eunsun too was in danger of starving. Finally her mother decided to escape North Korea with Eunsun and her sister, not knowing that they were embarking on a journey that would take them nine long years to complete. Told with grace and courage, her memoir is a riveting exposé of North Korea's totalitarian regime and, ultimately, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "A sobering account of survival of the fittest in North Korea by a young woman on the run for nearly a decade." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Not Much New Here, but Courage and Hope to Spare There are so many defector books out now that it takes quite a bit to distinguish one from the other. There are plenty of books about North Korea also. If you're really, really interested in North Korea, I suggest "Nothing to Envy," here on Audible. If, however, you've not been introduced to stories from defectors, "A Thousand Miles to Freedom" is quite fine indeed. Eunsun is a strong, courageous young woman and her story deserves to be heard. You'll learn of the famine in the 90's, the terrifying reality of crossing the border, life in China (where things are supposed to be great), selling body, soul, and family for a chance, just a chance for a life without so much hunger and suffering. And it's extraordinary to watch (or should I say, listen) as Eunsun realizes that she's lived a life of brainwashing, where no one is allowed to question or to think for themselves. All along the way, her despair, her anger, her fear are palpable, and Emily Woo Zeller turns in a good performance. If you've listened or are addicted to defector memoirs, there's really not much new here, but it's definitely worth it as a half-credit or Daily Deal. I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that it's really fairly short and there are so many, many other memoirs out now. But Eunsun is admirable and what she and her family went through is harrowing and worth the listen. Pretty edge-of-your-seat stuff, with plenty of courage and hope to go around. A powerful and moving true life story This book was exceptionally well written and narrated. Eunsun Kim has done an exceptional job in providing us with an honest and revealing true story of the horrors of The North Korean dictatorship and the struggles of the people of that country, whether they remain there, or whether they struggle to escape. An unforgettable story written from the heart. What do you do when the government food store just closes up and doesn't reopen? There are places where you can buy food but you don't have any money at all. As she and her mother struggle to survive, they travel far and experience unbelievably rough times. Eunsun Kim does a great job conveying the both what it was like to grow up in North Korea during better times, and the amazing journey to freedom. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Crash-Override-Audiobook/B074WDL7JJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crash Override Subtitle: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate Author: Zoe Quinn Narrator: Zoe Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've heard the stories about the dark side of the Internet - hackers, #gamergate, anonymous mobs attacking an unlucky victim, and revenge porn - but they remain just that: stories. Surely these things would never happen to you. Zoe Quinn used to feel the same way. She is a video game developer whose ex-boyfriend published a crazed blog post cobbled together from private information, half truths, and outright fictions along with a rallying cry to the online hordes to go after her. They answered in the form of a so-called movement known as #gamergate - they hacked her accounts; stole nude photos of her; harassed her family, friends, and colleagues; and threatened to rape and murder her. But instead of shrinking into silence as the online mobs wanted her to, she raised her voice and spoke out against this vicious online culture and for making the Internet a safer place for everyone. In the years since #gamergate, Quinn has helped thousands of people with her advocacy and online-abuse crisis resource Crash Override Network. From locking down victims' personal accounts to working with tech companies and lawmakers to inform policy, she has firsthand knowledge about every angle of online abuse, what powerful institutions are (and aren't) doing about it, and how we can protect our digital spaces and selves. Crash Override offers an up-close look inside the controversy, threats, and social and cultural battles that started in the far corners of the Internet and have since permeated our online lives. Through her story - as target and as activist - Quinn provides a human look at the ways the Internet impacts our lives and culture along with practical advice for keeping yourself and others safe online. Critic Reviews: "A worthwhile read for anyone interested in taking action against the realities - and devastating effects - of extreme Internet trolling...an informative and inspiring book." (Kirkus Reviews) "I tore through this book. Zoe Quinn doesn't just present a clear-eyed examination of the Internet's endemic sickness (though she does that beautifully), she contextualizes her personal nightmare within our current national one. It's a gripping read with historical merit." (Lindy West, author of Shrill) "We finally have a chance to hear what we've been eagerly awaiting: Zoe's real story in her own words. If you've been harassed, depressed, lonely, or lost, her story will inspire and empower you. After all of it, she still finds a way to be optimistic and a force for positive change. She gives me hope for humanity and the future of technology." (Ellen Pao, former CEO of Reddit, cofounder of Project Include) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zoe Quinn) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:60:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Crash-Override-Audiobook/B074WDL7JJ thebookvoice.com 07:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crash Override Subtitle: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate Author: Zoe Quinn Narrator: Zoe Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've heard the stories about the dark side of the Internet - hackers, #gamergate, anonymous mobs attacking an unlucky victim, and revenge porn - but they remain just that: stories. Surely these things would never happen to you. Zoe Quinn used to feel the same way. She is a video game developer whose ex-boyfriend published a crazed blog post cobbled together from private information, half truths, and outright fictions along with a rallying cry to the online hordes to go after her. They answered in the form of a so-called movement known as #gamergate - they hacked her accounts; stole nude photos of her; harassed her family, friends, and colleagues; and threatened to rape and murder her. But instead of shrinking into silence as the online mobs wanted her to, she raised her voice and spoke out against this vicious online culture and for making the Internet a safer place for everyone. In the years since #gamergate, Quinn has helped thousands of people with her advocacy and online-abuse crisis resource Crash Override Network. From locking down victims' personal accounts to working with tech companies and lawmakers to inform policy, she has firsthand knowledge about every angle of online abuse, what powerful institutions are (and aren't) doing about it, and how we can protect our digital spaces and selves. Crash Override offers an up-close look inside the controversy, threats, and social and cultural battles that started in the far corners of the Internet and have since permeated our online lives. Through her story - as target and as activist - Quinn provides a human look at the ways the Internet impacts our lives and culture along with practical advice for keeping yourself and others safe online. Critic Reviews: "A worthwhile read for anyone interested in taking action against the realities - and devastating effects - of extreme Internet trolling...an informative and inspiring book." (Kirkus Reviews) "I tore through this book. Zoe Quinn doesn't just present a clear-eyed examination of the Internet's endemic sickness (though she does that beautifully), she contextualizes her personal nightmare within our current national one. It's a gripping read with historical merit." (Lindy West, author of Shrill) "We finally have a chance to hear what we've been eagerly awaiting: Zoe's real story in her own words. If you've been harassed, depressed, lonely, or lost, her story will inspire and empower you. After all of it, she still finds a way to be optimistic and a force for positive change. She gives me hope for humanity and the future of technology." (Ellen Pao, former CEO of Reddit, cofounder of Project Include) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crash Override Subtitle: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate Author: Zoe Quinn Narrator: Zoe Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've heard the stories about the dark side of the Internet - hackers, #gamergate, anonymous mobs attacking an unlucky victim, and revenge porn - but they remain just that: stories. Surely these things would never happen to you. Zoe Quinn used to feel the same way. She is a video game developer whose ex-boyfriend published a crazed blog post cobbled together from private information, half truths, and outright fictions along with a rallying cry to the online hordes to go after her. They answered in the form of a so-called movement known as #gamergate - they hacked her accounts; stole nude photos of her; harassed her family, friends, and colleagues; and threatened to rape and murder her. But instead of shrinking into silence as the online mobs wanted her to, she raised her voice and spoke out against this vicious online culture and for making the Internet a safer place for everyone. In the years since #gamergate, Quinn has helped thousands of people with her advocacy and online-abuse crisis resource Crash Override Network. From locking down victims' personal accounts to working with tech companies and lawmakers to inform policy, she has firsthand knowledge about every angle of online abuse, what powerful institutions are (and aren't) doing about it, and how we can protect our digital spaces and selves. Crash Override offers an up-close look inside the controversy, threats, and social and cultural battles that started in the far corners of the Internet and have since permeated our online lives. Through her story - as target and as activist - Quinn provides a human look at the ways the Internet impacts our lives and culture along with practical advice for keeping yourself and others safe online. Critic Reviews: "A worthwhile read for anyone interested in taking action against the realities - and devastating effects - of extreme Internet trolling...an informative and inspiring book." (Kirkus Reviews) "I tore through this book. Zoe Quinn doesn't just present a clear-eyed examination of the Internet's endemic sickness (though she does that beautifully), she contextualizes her personal nightmare within our current national one. It's a gripping read with historical merit." (Lindy West, author of Shrill) "We finally have a chance to hear what we've been eagerly awaiting: Zoe's real story in her own words. If you've been harassed, depressed, lonely, or lost, her story will inspire and empower you. After all of it, she still finds a way to be optimistic and a force for positive change. She gives me hope for humanity and the future of technology." (Ellen Pao, former CEO of Reddit, cofounder of Project Include) Members Reviews: Thanks for sharing The internet described is the internet I know from growing up online in the 90s. It feels so healing to have one book (more would be better) with someone being honest and informed . Thanks Zoe please keep making games and being hyouman Great and Honest Summary of Online Harrassment It's a pretty accurate breakdown of what can and does happen with online harassment. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Jawbreaker-Audiobook/B002VAA31I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jawbreaker Subtitle: The Attack on bin Laden and al-Qaeda Author: Gary Berntsen, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, Berntsen represents the new face of counterterrorism. Recognized within the agency for his aggressiveness, Berntsen, when dispatched to Afghanistan, made annihilating the enemy his job description. As the CIA's key commander coordinating the fight against the Taliban forces around Kabul, and the drive toward Tora Bora, Berntsen not only led dozens of CIA and Special Operations Forces, he also raised 2,000 Afghan fighters to aid in the hunt for bin Laden. In this first-person account of that incredible pursuit, which actually began years earlier in an East Africa bombing investigation, Berntsen describes being ferried by rickety helicopter over the towering peaks of Afghanistan, sitting by General Tommy Franks' side as heated negotiations were conducted with Northern Alliance generals, bargaining relentlessly with treacherous Afghan warlords and Taliban traitors, plotting to save hostages about to be used as pawns, calling in B-52 strikes on dug-in enemy units, and deploying a dizzying array of Special Forces teams in the pursuit of the world's most wanted terrorist. Most crucially, Berntsen tells of cornering bin Laden in the Tora Bora mountains, and what happened when Berntsen begged Washington to block the al-Qaeda leader's last avenue of escape. As disturbingly eye-opening as it is adrenaline-charged, Jawbreaker races from CIA war rooms to diplomatic offices to mountaintop redoubts to paint a vivid portrait of a new kind of warfare, showing what can and should be done to deal a death blow to freedom's enemies. Critic Reviews: "Jawbreaker is both a thrilling read and a timely reminder of why America needs a clandestine service." (James Dobbins, Director of International Security and Defense Policy, Rand Corporation; Former U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Berntsen) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:27:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Jawbreaker-Audiobook/B002VAA31I thebookvoice.com 10:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jawbreaker Subtitle: The Attack on bin Laden and al-Qaeda Author: Gary Berntsen, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, Berntsen represents the new face of counterterrorism. Recognized within the agency for his aggressiveness, Berntsen, when dispatched to Afghanistan, made annihilating the enemy his job description. As the CIA's key commander coordinating the fight against the Taliban forces around Kabul, and the drive toward Tora Bora, Berntsen not only led dozens of CIA and Special Operations Forces, he also raised 2,000 Afghan fighters to aid in the hunt for bin Laden. In this first-person account of that incredible pursuit, which actually began years earlier in an East Africa bombing investigation, Berntsen describes being ferried by rickety helicopter over the towering peaks of Afghanistan, sitting by General Tommy Franks' side as heated negotiations were conducted with Northern Alliance generals, bargaining relentlessly with treacherous Afghan warlords and Taliban traitors, plotting to save hostages about to be used as pawns, calling in B-52 strikes on dug-in enemy units, and deploying a dizzying array of Special Forces teams in the pursuit of the world's most wanted terrorist. Most crucially, Berntsen tells of cornering bin Laden in the Tora Bora mountains, and what happened when Berntsen begged Washington to block the al-Qaeda leader's last avenue of escape. As disturbingly eye-opening as it is adrenaline-charged, Jawbreaker races from CIA war rooms to diplomatic offices to mountaintop redoubts to paint a vivid portrait of a new kind of warfare, showing what can and should be done to deal a death blow to freedom's enemies. Critic Reviews: "Jawbreaker is both a thrilling read and a timely reminder of why America needs a clandestine service." (James Dobbins, Director of International Security and Defense Policy, Rand Corporation; Former U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jawbreaker Subtitle: The Attack on bin Laden and al-Qaeda Author: Gary Berntsen, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, Berntsen represents the new face of counterterrorism. Recognized within the agency for his aggressiveness, Berntsen, when dispatched to Afghanistan, made annihilating the enemy his job description. As the CIA's key commander coordinating the fight against the Taliban forces around Kabul, and the drive toward Tora Bora, Berntsen not only led dozens of CIA and Special Operations Forces, he also raised 2,000 Afghan fighters to aid in the hunt for bin Laden. In this first-person account of that incredible pursuit, which actually began years earlier in an East Africa bombing investigation, Berntsen describes being ferried by rickety helicopter over the towering peaks of Afghanistan, sitting by General Tommy Franks' side as heated negotiations were conducted with Northern Alliance generals, bargaining relentlessly with treacherous Afghan warlords and Taliban traitors, plotting to save hostages about to be used as pawns, calling in B-52 strikes on dug-in enemy units, and deploying a dizzying array of Special Forces teams in the pursuit of the world's most wanted terrorist. Most crucially, Berntsen tells of cornering bin Laden in the Tora Bora mountains, and what happened when Berntsen begged Washington to block the al-Qaeda leader's last avenue of escape. As disturbingly eye-opening as it is adrenaline-charged, Jawbreaker races from CIA war rooms to diplomatic offices to mountaintop redoubts to paint a vivid portrait of a new kind of warfare, showing what can and should be done to deal a death blow to freedom's enemies. Critic Reviews: "Jawbreaker is both a thrilling read and a timely reminder of why America needs a clandestine service." (James Dobbins, Director of International Security and Defense Policy, Rand Corporation; Former U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan) Members Reviews: A great read (err - Listen) This audio book had me rivited to my speakers - I learned so much about our actions in Afganistan and at the same time was amazed by the actions, firepower and just how close we came to capturing Bin Laden. Unfortunately, the CIA sensored REDACTED so many parts of the book - I felt teased. I am DYING for an uncencored revision. Fasinating I really enjoyed this book, although it would of been so much better if there had been less censorship by the CIA. The frustration of about the censorship was only heightened because there was information removed that I had already heard in other books or had already been published in the media. Deleted Couldn't get comfortable with this book from the start. The "deleted" and "section deleted" parts start from the beginning and just never stop. It left me feeling like I was missing something throughout. Too annoying to even finish the book. Really disappointed. Too bad because I would imagine it was a pretty good story. If you want all your book without interruption I would recommend skipping this one. Great Audiobook Fantastic audiobook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Learn-Nothing-Audiobook/B00SNTQU9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Learn Nothing Subtitle: Essays Author: Tim Kreider Narrator: Tim Kreider Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-15 Publisher: Seneca and Marcus LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In We Learn Nothing, satirical cartoonist Tim Kreider turns his funny, brutally honest eye to the dark truths of the human condition, asking big questions about human-sized problems: What if you survive a brush with death and it doesn't change you? Why do we fall in love with people we don't even like? How do you react when someone you've known for years unexpectedly changes genders? With a perfect combination of humor and pathos, these essays leave us with newfound wisdom and a unique prism through which to examine our own chaotic journeys through life. These are the conversations you have only with best friends or total strangers, late at night over drinks, near closing time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Kreider) Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:32:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Learn-Nothing-Audiobook/B00SNTQU9K thebookvoice.com 06:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Learn Nothing Subtitle: Essays Author: Tim Kreider Narrator: Tim Kreider Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-15 Publisher: Seneca and Marcus LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In We Learn Nothing, satirical cartoonist Tim Kreider turns his funny, brutally honest eye to the dark truths of the human condition, asking big questions about human-sized problems: What if you survive a brush with death and it doesn't change you? Why do we fall in love with people we don't even like? How do you react when someone you've known for years unexpectedly changes genders? With a perfect combination of humor and pathos, these essays leave us with newfound wisdom and a unique prism through which to examine our own chaotic journeys through life. These are the conversations you have only with best friends or total strangers, late at night over drinks, near closing time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Learn Nothing Subtitle: Essays Author: Tim Kreider Narrator: Tim Kreider Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-15 Publisher: Seneca and Marcus LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1560 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In We Learn Nothing, satirical cartoonist Tim Kreider turns his funny, brutally honest eye to the dark truths of the human condition, asking big questions about human-sized problems: What if you survive a brush with death and it doesn't change you? Why do we fall in love with people we don't even like? How do you react when someone you've known for years unexpectedly changes genders? With a perfect combination of humor and pathos, these essays leave us with newfound wisdom and a unique prism through which to examine our own chaotic journeys through life. These are the conversations you have only with best friends or total strangers, late at night over drinks, near closing time. Members Reviews: Exceptionally Beuatiful. Tim's book is mind-blowing. The fact that he succeeds to narrate it in such a tone of voice that brings out all the intense emotions he regular convers in his writing is even further awesome. As one critic accurately put it, the stories Tim tells are some of the kind you only have with a best friend or a complete stranger, in a quiet bar, around closing time!! Very good A very good collection of essays. I found them funny, thought-provoking, sad at times, but enjoyable. Kreider does a good job narrating as well. Shouldn't have been written but glad it was Some good stories some not so good. All in all though worth reading. The author too often assumes his own thoughts and motivations are the same as everyone else's he therefore applies motives to groups of people he clearly doesn't understand. This gets annoying and gives him an elitist air about him. All that said I am still happy that I listened to the book and would enjoy hanging out with him at the oyster bar he seems to like so well. A fantastic listen! The authors profound insights into himself and his experiences reached me on a very personal level. I laughed hysterically and even shed some tears thinking of my own experience. Thank you Tim Ferris for this recommendation. amazing book loved it. his story telling ability perfectly captures things we all think... he just has a way of shining light on them https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-Bullet-Away-Audiobook/B002V8H520 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Bullet Away Subtitle: The Making of Marine Officer Author: Nathaniel Fick Narrator: Nathaniel Fick Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If the Marines are "the few, the proud", Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest. Only one Marine in a hundred qualifies for Recon, charged with working clandestinely, often behind enemy lines. Fick's training begins with a hellish summer at Quantico, after his junior year at Dartmouth, and advances to the pinnacle, Recon, four years later, on the eve of war with Iraq. Along the way, he learns to shoot a man a mile away, stays awake for 72 hours straight, endures interrogation and torture at the secretive SERE course, learns to swim with Navy SEALs, masters the Eleven Principles of Leadership, and much more. His vast skill set puts him in front of the front lines, leading 22 Marines into the deadliest conflict since Vietnam. He vows he will bring all his men home safely, and to do so he'll need more than his top-flight education. He'll need luck and an increasingly clear vision of the limitations of his superiors and the missions they assign him. Fick unveils the process that makes Marine officers such legendary leaders and shares his hard-won insights into the differences between the military ideals he learned and military practice, which can mock those ideals. One Bullet Away never shrinks from blunt truths, but it is an ultimately inspiring account of mastering the art of war. Critic Reviews: "Candid and fast-paced....Like the best combat memoirs, Fick's focuses on the men doing the fighting and avoids...sensationalism." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Fick) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:42:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-Bullet-Away-Audiobook/B002V8H520 thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Bullet Away Subtitle: The Making of Marine Officer Author: Nathaniel Fick Narrator: Nathaniel Fick Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If the Marines are "the few, the proud", Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest. Only one Marine in a hundred qualifies for Recon, charged with working clandestinely, often behind enemy lines. Fick's training begins with a hellish summer at Quantico, after his junior year at Dartmouth, and advances to the pinnacle, Recon, four years later, on the eve of war with Iraq. Along the way, he learns to shoot a man a mile away, stays awake for 72 hours straight, endures interrogation and torture at the secretive SERE course, learns to swim with Navy SEALs, masters the Eleven Principles of Leadership, and much more. His vast skill set puts him in front of the front lines, leading 22 Marines into the deadliest conflict since Vietnam. He vows he will bring all his men home safely, and to do so he'll need more than his top-flight education. He'll need luck and an increasingly clear vision of the limitations of his superiors and the missions they assign him. Fick unveils the process that makes Marine officers such legendary leaders and shares his hard-won insights into the differences between the military ideals he learned and military practice, which can mock those ideals. One Bullet Away never shrinks from blunt truths, but it is an ultimately inspiring account of mastering the art of war. Critic Reviews: "Candid and fast-paced....Like the best combat memoirs, Fick's focuses on the men doing the fighting and avoids...sensationalism." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Bullet Away Subtitle: The Making of Marine Officer Author: Nathaniel Fick Narrator: Nathaniel Fick Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If the Marines are "the few, the proud", Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest. Only one Marine in a hundred qualifies for Recon, charged with working clandestinely, often behind enemy lines. Fick's training begins with a hellish summer at Quantico, after his junior year at Dartmouth, and advances to the pinnacle, Recon, four years later, on the eve of war with Iraq. Along the way, he learns to shoot a man a mile away, stays awake for 72 hours straight, endures interrogation and torture at the secretive SERE course, learns to swim with Navy SEALs, masters the Eleven Principles of Leadership, and much more. His vast skill set puts him in front of the front lines, leading 22 Marines into the deadliest conflict since Vietnam. He vows he will bring all his men home safely, and to do so he'll need more than his top-flight education. He'll need luck and an increasingly clear vision of the limitations of his superiors and the missions they assign him. Fick unveils the process that makes Marine officers such legendary leaders and shares his hard-won insights into the differences between the military ideals he learned and military practice, which can mock those ideals. One Bullet Away never shrinks from blunt truths, but it is an ultimately inspiring account of mastering the art of war. Critic Reviews: "Candid and fast-paced....Like the best combat memoirs, Fick's focuses on the men doing the fighting and avoids...sensationalism." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Captures both the heroism and frustration If you're looking for support of your view on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, this is not the book to find it. Rather it is a compelling listen from a dedicated Marine who begins his career with idealistic patriotism, and sees it morphed into a love of his comrades. You'll witness the journey from gung-ho officer candidate to combat leader to sober veteran. I finished this book with a greater appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice we ask of our military men and women, not only in terms of the risk to their lives, but the cost to them after their part in the wars are over. This book toned my political rhetoric down a few notches and it just might yours. Great book on the war experience of a Marine I really enjoyed this book. I recommend it to anyone interested in what our troops are currently experiencing. It helped me to understand what U.S. troops go through and how much they sacrifice. Great book for any military guru. Great insight and a great read My particular interest was in the making of a recon marine, as my dad was one in the Korean War. The rest was secondary for me. Thankyou, Nathaniel Fick. It was an insightful and interesting and amazing account of tough warriors who handle small children like butterflies, in the midst of war. His account of the psychology of the Iraqi people was wonderful to read, and puts tv reports in so much better perspective. This is a page-turner, and a gift to the informed American reader. Good story badly abridged I listened to the audiobook and then happened to correspond w/ the author. He recommended I read the book itself b/c the abridgment wasn't good in his estimation. After reading it I agree w/ him. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Every-Living-Thing-Audiobook/B002V089GE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Living Thing Subtitle: The Complete Audio Collection Author: James Herriot Narrator: Christopher Timothy Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: James Herriot is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time, a writer whose rich and unique literary gifts are matched by an exuberant gift for celebrating existence. His tales of life as a country veterinarian in Yorkshire, England have brought joy to countless millions of readers. Now, the good doctor brings us another memorable collection of stories. ©1992 by James Herriot; (P)1993 by Audio Renaissance Tapes, a division of Cassette Productions Unlimited, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Herriot) Fri, 01 Dec 2000 12:23:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Every-Living-Thing-Audiobook/B002V089GE thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Living Thing Subtitle: The Complete Audio Collection Author: James Herriot Narrator: Christopher Timothy Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: James Herriot is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time, a writer whose rich and unique literary gifts are matched by an exuberant gift for celebrating existence. His tales of life as a country veterinarian in Yorkshire, England have brought joy to countless millions of readers. Now, the good doctor brings us another memorable collection of stories. ©1992 by James Herriot; (P)1993 by Audio Renaissance Tapes, a division of Cassette Productions Unlimited, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Living Thing Subtitle: The Complete Audio Collection Author: James Herriot Narrator: Christopher Timothy Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: James Herriot is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time, a writer whose rich and unique literary gifts are matched by an exuberant gift for celebrating existence. His tales of life as a country veterinarian in Yorkshire, England have brought joy to countless millions of readers. Now, the good doctor brings us another memorable collection of stories. ©1992 by James Herriot; (P)1993 by Audio Renaissance Tapes, a division of Cassette Productions Unlimited, Inc. Members Reviews: I Can Never Get Enough Of James Herriot's Stories I have loved the James Herriot collection for years and am now ecstatic to have it on my iPod. All his stories elicit a 'feel good' feeling for the listener with his brilliant writing and subject matter. Add Christopher Timothy's ability to make it all come to life in audio and you've got a winning combination over all. Every Living Thing I really enjoyed this. I grew up watching the narrator play James Herriot in the British T.V. series and don't think I could imagine any one else reading this. He reads it really well. As he reads the stories you can hear the warmth and humour in his voice. You can even almost "hear" him smiling. I would definitely recommend it. Charming, classic literature Having read the other 3 James Herriot book as a child, I picked this one up knowing what I'd get. It's even more charming than I remembered, peppered with life lessons and the reality of farm life and rural England. You can't go wrong for entertainment and inspiration with this book. Timeless and endearing! Where do I begin?!?! James Herriot's words and experiences are brought to vivid life by the flawless and brilliant narration of Christopher Timothy! I have never been so captivated! Timothy's spot-on vocals left me awestruck- he truly captures Herriot's sharp wit and genuine love of every living thing! Great story and reader but too much static noise Would you listen to Every Living Thing again? Why? Yes. I love James Herriot and his heart-warming escapades. The animals and their owners all feel so authentic. What did you like best about this story? The author is able to create a positive spin on everything. What three words best describe Christopher Timothys voice? British expressive melodious Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a few times. One reason I enjoy this author is that the stories are pretty easy to listen to, without huge drama or unbearably emotional stories. Any additional comments? The only thing that would make it better is to remove the static background noise in the first nine parts. Ten through thirteen have a clear recording. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seven-Days-in-Usha-Village-Audiobook/B06Y4BV1DW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Days in Usha Village Subtitle: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi Author: Beverly Oliver Narrator: Beverly Oliver, Herman Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Beverly Oliver Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From November 6 to November 12, 2005, natural healer and herbal medicine specialist Dr. Sebi shared details about his autobiography and his life's work with author Beverly Oliver at his healing center in Honduras, Central America. Usha Village is the setting for Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi. Herman Washington narrates the voice of the late Dr. Sebi. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beverly Oliver) Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:14:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seven-Days-in-Usha-Village-Audiobook/B06Y4BV1DW thebookvoice.com 02:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Days in Usha Village Subtitle: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi Author: Beverly Oliver Narrator: Beverly Oliver, Herman Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Beverly Oliver Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From November 6 to November 12, 2005, natural healer and herbal medicine specialist Dr. Sebi shared details about his autobiography and his life's work with author Beverly Oliver at his healing center in Honduras, Central America. Usha Village is the setting for Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi. Herman Washington narrates the voice of the late Dr. Sebi. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Days in Usha Village Subtitle: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi Author: Beverly Oliver Narrator: Beverly Oliver, Herman Washington Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Beverly Oliver Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From November 6 to November 12, 2005, natural healer and herbal medicine specialist Dr. Sebi shared details about his autobiography and his life's work with author Beverly Oliver at his healing center in Honduras, Central America. Usha Village is the setting for Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation with Dr. Sebi. Herman Washington narrates the voice of the late Dr. Sebi. Members Reviews: Very thought provoking This book will really open your eyes to some powerful things. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Long-Road-Home-Audiobook/B002VACNRU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Road Home Subtitle: A Story of War and Family Author: Martha Raddatz Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 2004, soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division were on a routine patrol in Sadr City, Iraq, when they came under surprise attack. Over the course of the next 48 hours, eight Americans would be killed and more than 70 wounded. Back home, as news of the attack began filtering in, the families of these same men - neighbors in Fort Hood, Texas - feared the worst. In time, some of the women in their circle would receive "the call": the notification that a husband or brother had been killed in action. So the families banded together in anticipation of the heartbreak that was certain to come. The firefight in Sadr City marked the beginning of the Iraqi insurgency, and Martha Raddatz has written perhaps the most riveting account of hand-to-hand combat to emerge from the war in Iraq. This intimate portrait of the close-knit community of families Stateside, the unsung heroes of the military, distinguishes The Long Road Home from other stories of modern warfare, showing the horror, terror, bravery, and fortitude not just of the soldiers who were wounded and killed but also of the wives and children whose lives are now forever changed. Editorial Reviews: The war, both in Iraq and at home, is ably painted by news correspondent Raddatz. The specific incident depicted is the Sadr City ambush of a platoon from "A" Troop, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. In the ensuing fight and rescue of the platoon, 8 Americans were killed and close to 60 wounded while hundreds of Iraqis were killed. One of the Americans who perished was Specialist Casey Sheehan, son of antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan. Raddatz does well in portraying the sacrifices of the soldiers and those who are left at home. Joyce Bean's delivery of the narrative sections of this work is expressive and easy to understand. When performing dialogue, however, her renditions of men in combat can feel somewhat flat. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of literary nonfiction that rivals any war-related classic that has preceded it." ( Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha Raddatz) Wed, 23 May 2007 06:44:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Long-Road-Home-Audiobook/B002VACNRU thebookvoice.com 09:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Road Home Subtitle: A Story of War and Family Author: Martha Raddatz Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 2004, soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division were on a routine patrol in Sadr City, Iraq, when they came under surprise attack. Over the course of the next 48 hours, eight Americans would be killed and more than 70 wounded. Back home, as news of the attack began filtering in, the families of these same men - neighbors in Fort Hood, Texas - feared the worst. In time, some of the women in their circle would receive "the call": the notification that a husband or brother had been killed in action. So the families banded together in anticipation of the heartbreak that was certain to come. The firefight in Sadr City marked the beginning of the Iraqi insurgency, and Martha Raddatz has written perhaps the most riveting account of hand-to-hand combat to emerge from the war in Iraq. This intimate portrait of the close-knit community of families Stateside, the unsung heroes of the military, distinguishes The Long Road Home from other stories of modern warfare, showing the horror, terror, bravery, and fortitude not just of the soldiers who were wounded and killed but also of the wives and children whose lives are now forever changed. Editorial Reviews: The war, both in Iraq and at home, is ably painted by news correspondent Raddatz. The specific incident depicted is the Sadr City ambush of a platoon from "A" Troop, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. In the ensuing fight and rescue of the platoon, 8 Americans were killed and close to 60 wounded while hundreds of Iraqis were killed. One of the Americans who perished was Specialist Casey Sheehan, son of antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan. Raddatz does well in portraying the sacrifices of the soldiers and those who are left at home. Joyce Bean's delivery of the narrative sections of this work is expressive and easy to understand. When performing dialogue, however, her renditions of men in combat can feel somewhat flat. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of literary nonfiction that rivals any war-related classic that has preceded it." ( Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Road Home Subtitle: A Story of War and Family Author: Martha Raddatz Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In April 2004, soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division were on a routine patrol in Sadr City, Iraq, when they came under surprise attack. Over the course of the next 48 hours, eight Americans would be killed and more than 70 wounded. Back home, as news of the attack began filtering in, the families of these same men - neighbors in Fort Hood, Texas - feared the worst. In time, some of the women in their circle would receive "the call": the notification that a husband or brother had been killed in action. So the families banded together in anticipation of the heartbreak that was certain to come. The firefight in Sadr City marked the beginning of the Iraqi insurgency, and Martha Raddatz has written perhaps the most riveting account of hand-to-hand combat to emerge from the war in Iraq. This intimate portrait of the close-knit community of families Stateside, the unsung heroes of the military, distinguishes The Long Road Home from other stories of modern warfare, showing the horror, terror, bravery, and fortitude not just of the soldiers who were wounded and killed but also of the wives and children whose lives are now forever changed. Editorial Reviews: The war, both in Iraq and at home, is ably painted by news correspondent Raddatz. The specific incident depicted is the Sadr City ambush of a platoon from "A" Troop, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. In the ensuing fight and rescue of the platoon, 8 Americans were killed and close to 60 wounded while hundreds of Iraqis were killed. One of the Americans who perished was Specialist Casey Sheehan, son of antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan. Raddatz does well in portraying the sacrifices of the soldiers and those who are left at home. Joyce Bean's delivery of the narrative sections of this work is expressive and easy to understand. When performing dialogue, however, her renditions of men in combat can feel somewhat flat. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of literary nonfiction that rivals any war-related classic that has preceded it." ( Washington Post) Members Reviews: Narrator spoils this one I liked the book a lot but hated the narrator. I agree with the last reviewer than a male reader would have been better. But in addition, this reader dragged on--I wished I had a control to speed her up. I will not choose this reader again. Great story, horrible narrating Having a female narrator try to mimic male voices sounded so absurd that it nearly ruined this phenomenal story and absolutely took away from its seriousness. It was so annoying, I could only listen to 20-30 minutes at a time. Read the book, but don't listen to it on Audible. Narrator ruined the book What did you like about this audiobook? I'm sure this story was great but the narrator killed it What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? Trying to speak with a man's voice Do you have any additional comments? It was difficult to get past the first 3 chapters...I gave up. Probably a great read but listening was brutal! Well Done Martha! I have a personal relationship to this story... my son was there. He was in Charlie Company until just prior to deployment, when he transferred to the HHC as a sniper. In Sadr City, he was in the group responding to assist Hines. Both Hines and Reynolds (Big Country) attended my son's Ranger graduation, after which we spent an evening together. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Every-Patient-Tells-a-Story-Audiobook/B002V8L184 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Patient Tells a Story Subtitle: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis Author: Lisa Sanders Narrator: Lisa Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The experience of being ill can be like waking up in a foreign country. Life, as you formerly knew it, is on hold while you travel through this other world as unknown as it is unexpected. When I see patients in the hospital or in my office who are suddenly, surprisingly ill, what they really want to know is, 'What is wrong with me?' They want a road map that will help them manage their new surroundings. The ability to give this unnerving and unfamiliar place a name, to know it, on some level, restores a measure of control, independent of whether or not that diagnosis comes attached to a cure. Because, even today, a diagnosis is frequently all a good doctor has to offer." A healthy young man suddenly loses his memory, making him unable to remember the events of each passing hour. Two patients diagnosed with Lyme disease improve after antibiotic treatment, only to have their symptoms mysteriously return. A young woman lies dying in the ICU - bleeding, jaundiced, incoherent - and none of her doctors know what is killing her. In Every Patient Tells a Story, Dr. Lisa Sanders takes us bedside to witness the process of solving these and other diagnostic dilemmas, providing a firsthand account of the expertise and intuition that lead a doctor to make the right diagnosis. Critic Reviews: "Readers who enjoy dramatic stories of doctors fighting disease will get their fill, and they will also encounter thoughtful essays on how doctors think and go about their work, and how they might do it better." (Publishers Weekly) "Besides her own inborn capacity for problem-solving, Sanders' experience as internist, writer, and consultant to House serves her well here, for absorbing anecdotes generously pepper the exposition." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Sanders) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:05:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Every-Patient-Tells-a-Story-Audiobook/B002V8L184 thebookvoice.com 10:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Patient Tells a Story Subtitle: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis Author: Lisa Sanders Narrator: Lisa Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The experience of being ill can be like waking up in a foreign country. Life, as you formerly knew it, is on hold while you travel through this other world as unknown as it is unexpected. When I see patients in the hospital or in my office who are suddenly, surprisingly ill, what they really want to know is, 'What is wrong with me?' They want a road map that will help them manage their new surroundings. The ability to give this unnerving and unfamiliar place a name, to know it, on some level, restores a measure of control, independent of whether or not that diagnosis comes attached to a cure. Because, even today, a diagnosis is frequently all a good doctor has to offer." A healthy young man suddenly loses his memory, making him unable to remember the events of each passing hour. Two patients diagnosed with Lyme disease improve after antibiotic treatment, only to have their symptoms mysteriously return. A young woman lies dying in the ICU - bleeding, jaundiced, incoherent - and none of her doctors know what is killing her. In Every Patient Tells a Story, Dr. Lisa Sanders takes us bedside to witness the process of solving these and other diagnostic dilemmas, providing a firsthand account of the expertise and intuition that lead a doctor to make the right diagnosis. Critic Reviews: "Readers who enjoy dramatic stories of doctors fighting disease will get their fill, and they will also encounter thoughtful essays on how doctors think and go about their work, and how they might do it better." (Publishers Weekly) "Besides her own inborn capacity for problem-solving, Sanders' experience as internist, writer, and consultant to House serves her well here, for absorbing anecdotes generously pepper the exposition." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Patient Tells a Story Subtitle: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis Author: Lisa Sanders Narrator: Lisa Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The experience of being ill can be like waking up in a foreign country. Life, as you formerly knew it, is on hold while you travel through this other world as unknown as it is unexpected. When I see patients in the hospital or in my office who are suddenly, surprisingly ill, what they really want to know is, 'What is wrong with me?' They want a road map that will help them manage their new surroundings. The ability to give this unnerving and unfamiliar place a name, to know it, on some level, restores a measure of control, independent of whether or not that diagnosis comes attached to a cure. Because, even today, a diagnosis is frequently all a good doctor has to offer." A healthy young man suddenly loses his memory, making him unable to remember the events of each passing hour. Two patients diagnosed with Lyme disease improve after antibiotic treatment, only to have their symptoms mysteriously return. A young woman lies dying in the ICU - bleeding, jaundiced, incoherent - and none of her doctors know what is killing her. In Every Patient Tells a Story, Dr. Lisa Sanders takes us bedside to witness the process of solving these and other diagnostic dilemmas, providing a firsthand account of the expertise and intuition that lead a doctor to make the right diagnosis. Critic Reviews: "Readers who enjoy dramatic stories of doctors fighting disease will get their fill, and they will also encounter thoughtful essays on how doctors think and go about their work, and how they might do it better." (Publishers Weekly) "Besides her own inborn capacity for problem-solving, Sanders' experience as internist, writer, and consultant to House serves her well here, for absorbing anecdotes generously pepper the exposition." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Really good if you can get past the narrator. I love Dr. Lisa Sanders' "Diagnosis" column in the NYT Magazine. This is more of the same. But the narrator, and I hate to hurt her feelings, is just so flat that it detracts from the book. Make sure this is what you think! If you are looking for a book that is about mysterious diagnoses, be aware, there are only a few examples in this book. The book is about the various methods doctors employ to diagnose. It's really written for doctors, but the author uses lay language, as if the lay person could take the information and somehow apply it to their lives. I found it interesting, but not valuable. The author should have allowed someone else to orate her book. Her raspy voice is hard to listen to some times. Interesting perspectives on the difficult patient Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Definitely, as a nurse I am always interested at examining the patient experience from differing perspectives. What did you like best about this story? That it was based on actual case studies. What aspect of Lisa Sanderss performance would you have changed? I enjoyed her narration. Could you see Every Patient Tells a Story being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Yes it could be done similarly to the autopsy series by Jan Garavalas. great book for providers I learned a lot listening to this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/What-Remains-Audiobook/B002V8KT0A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Remains Subtitle: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love Author: Carole Radziwill Narrator: Carole Radziwill Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 724 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Carole grew up in a small suburb with a large, eccentric cast of characters. She spent her childhood summers with her grandparents and an odd assortment of aunts and uncles in their poorly plumbed A-frame on the banks of a muddy creek in upstate New York. At the age of 19, Carole struck out for New York City to find a different life. Her career at ABC News led her to the refugee camps of Cambodia, to a bunker in Tel Aviv, to the scene of the Menendez murders. Her marriage led her into the old world of European nobility and the newer world of American aristocracy. What Remains begins with loss and returns to loss. A small plane plunges into the ocean, carrying John Kennedy, Anthony's cousin, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Carole's closest friend. Three weeks later Anthony dies of cancer. The summer of the plane crash, the four friends were meant to be cherishing Anthony's last days. Instead, Carole and Anthony mourned John and Carolyn, even as Carole planned her husband's memorial. Carole Radziwill has an anthropologist's sensibility and a journalist's eye. She writes about families, their customs, their secrets, and their tangled intimacies with remarkable acuity and humanity. She explores the complexities of marriage, the importance of friendship, and the challenges of self-invention with unflinching honesty. This is a compelling story of love, loss, and, ultimately, resilience. Critic Reviews: "Carole Radziwill, a wonderful writer...gets at the essence of what matters: friendship, compassion, destiny." (Oprah Winfrey) "Carole Radziwill has written an unsparing, unsentimental, and inspiring memoir. A spirited journalist with a novelist's eye for detail, she delivers a stunningly honest story about life's great joys and deepest pain." (Christiane Amanpour) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carole Radziwill) Thu, 22 Sep 2005 23:51:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/What-Remains-Audiobook/B002V8KT0A thebookvoice.com 05:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Remains Subtitle: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love Author: Carole Radziwill Narrator: Carole Radziwill Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 724 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Carole grew up in a small suburb with a large, eccentric cast of characters. She spent her childhood summers with her grandparents and an odd assortment of aunts and uncles in their poorly plumbed A-frame on the banks of a muddy creek in upstate New York. At the age of 19, Carole struck out for New York City to find a different life. Her career at ABC News led her to the refugee camps of Cambodia, to a bunker in Tel Aviv, to the scene of the Menendez murders. Her marriage led her into the old world of European nobility and the newer world of American aristocracy. What Remains begins with loss and returns to loss. A small plane plunges into the ocean, carrying John Kennedy, Anthony's cousin, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Carole's closest friend. Three weeks later Anthony dies of cancer. The summer of the plane crash, the four friends were meant to be cherishing Anthony's last days. Instead, Carole and Anthony mourned John and Carolyn, even as Carole planned her husband's memorial. Carole Radziwill has an anthropologist's sensibility and a journalist's eye. She writes about families, their customs, their secrets, and their tangled intimacies with remarkable acuity and humanity. She explores the complexities of marriage, the importance of friendship, and the challenges of self-invention with unflinching honesty. This is a compelling story of love, loss, and, ultimately, resilience. Critic Reviews: "Carole Radziwill, a wonderful writer...gets at the essence of what matters: friendship, compassion, destiny." (Oprah Winfrey) "Carole Radziwill has written an unsparing, unsentimental, and inspiring memoir. A spirited journalist with a novelist's eye for detail, she delivers a stunningly honest story about life's great joys and deepest pain." (Christiane Amanpour) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Remains Subtitle: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love Author: Carole Radziwill Narrator: Carole Radziwill Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 724 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Carole grew up in a small suburb with a large, eccentric cast of characters. She spent her childhood summers with her grandparents and an odd assortment of aunts and uncles in their poorly plumbed A-frame on the banks of a muddy creek in upstate New York. At the age of 19, Carole struck out for New York City to find a different life. Her career at ABC News led her to the refugee camps of Cambodia, to a bunker in Tel Aviv, to the scene of the Menendez murders. Her marriage led her into the old world of European nobility and the newer world of American aristocracy. What Remains begins with loss and returns to loss. A small plane plunges into the ocean, carrying John Kennedy, Anthony's cousin, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Carole's closest friend. Three weeks later Anthony dies of cancer. The summer of the plane crash, the four friends were meant to be cherishing Anthony's last days. Instead, Carole and Anthony mourned John and Carolyn, even as Carole planned her husband's memorial. Carole Radziwill has an anthropologist's sensibility and a journalist's eye. She writes about families, their customs, their secrets, and their tangled intimacies with remarkable acuity and humanity. She explores the complexities of marriage, the importance of friendship, and the challenges of self-invention with unflinching honesty. This is a compelling story of love, loss, and, ultimately, resilience. Critic Reviews: "Carole Radziwill, a wonderful writer...gets at the essence of what matters: friendship, compassion, destiny." (Oprah Winfrey) "Carole Radziwill has written an unsparing, unsentimental, and inspiring memoir. A spirited journalist with a novelist's eye for detail, she delivers a stunningly honest story about life's great joys and deepest pain." (Christiane Amanpour) Members Reviews: Way more than a Real Housewive This book is beautifully written and read, it is an incredible tale of love for more than one person. Carole Radziwell is such an incredible woman and she is way more than what you see on The Real Housewives of NY. She is a real person, who I admire and respect far more for her life than a Realty TV show. This book is wonderful !! I also give this book What Remains 5 Stars. I have listened to this book too many times to count. It is heartbreaking. Carole Radziwill tells the story of John Kennedy Jr's last flight. What draws me to this book is Carole's reading of her own story. She was a very close friend of John's wife. She and her husband the son of Lee Radzwill were enjoying the perfect life, a happy life. The he was stricken with Cancer. I don't want to tell you everything but this is a beautiful book. At one time I was a grief counselor trying to help people deal with loss. I Will admire Carole forever because of the things she did right and how like all of us who loose someone, what not to do. No it is not chock full of Kennedy stories, it is the story of 4 very good friends. So worth the listen. Tragedy and Immeasurable Courage WHAT REMAINS is an amazing and heart wrenching account of real people, regardless of their fame or stature. The author clearly wrote it out of grief with no desire to capitalize on anyone's death. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Herbie-Hancock-Possibilities-Audiobook/B00OGPRH88 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herbie Hancock: Possibilities Author: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Dickey Narrator: Herbie Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 270 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time. In Herbie Hancock legendary jazz musician and composer Herbie Hancock reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, garnering 14 Grammy Awards along the way. From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis's second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock's undeniable musical genius. Hancock discusses his musical influences, colorful behind-the-scenes stories, his long and happy marriage, and how Buddhism inspires him creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as the man who wrote it, Herbie Hancock promises to be an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and a must-read for fans and music lovers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herbie Hancock) Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:17:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Herbie-Hancock-Possibilities-Audiobook/B00OGPRH88 thebookvoice.com 12:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herbie Hancock: Possibilities Author: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Dickey Narrator: Herbie Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 270 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time. In Herbie Hancock legendary jazz musician and composer Herbie Hancock reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, garnering 14 Grammy Awards along the way. From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis's second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock's undeniable musical genius. Hancock discusses his musical influences, colorful behind-the-scenes stories, his long and happy marriage, and how Buddhism inspires him creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as the man who wrote it, Herbie Hancock promises to be an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and a must-read for fans and music lovers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herbie Hancock: Possibilities Author: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Dickey Narrator: Herbie Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 270 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time. In Herbie Hancock legendary jazz musician and composer Herbie Hancock reflects on a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, garnering 14 Grammy Awards along the way. From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis's second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock's undeniable musical genius. Hancock discusses his musical influences, colorful behind-the-scenes stories, his long and happy marriage, and how Buddhism inspires him creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as the man who wrote it, Herbie Hancock promises to be an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and a must-read for fans and music lovers. Members Reviews: High Marks All Round Herbie Hancock tells his story with wisdom and wit. I learned a lot about both jazz and how to live a life. I have long been drawn toward meditation and admiration of the Buddhist way of life. His embrace of this "religion" (I use quotes as I object to organized religion and consider myself an atheist) has guided him. In spite of the many obstacles in his way he has managed to live a pretty stress free life. He, and I, mostly attribute that phenomon to his attachment to a form of Buddhism. However, there is another very important element here of which he is well aware: As a black kid growing up in Chicago's South side in the '40s, he was extraordinarily lucky to have had loving parents who were both willing and able to encourage him all along the way. He comes across across as a fun loving and very kind young man who is probably a genius of some sort. He is as nonjudgmental of others as he is critical of himself. He studies himself almost as tenaciously as he does the new music thresholds he is forever seeking out. His antennae are in constant motion. He is swept away over and over again by some new and extraordinary musical innovation. Way ahead of his time, or, as some think, just a sellout. I don't at all agree with that latter assessment. In any case, I haven't the "chops" to critique him or his detractors. I just found him eminently trustworthy, and someone we are lucky to have on this planet. If I have one cavil it is this. THERE SHOUD BE SOME MUSIC The story is only frustrating in that the music he discusses (in exuberant and delicious detail) remains unheard. For example, when he tells of how he finally found the right chord for "Maiden Voyage", a major Hancock album and song, one longs to hear it then and there. I wonder if some music might have been added. It would show just what an "audiobook" can do. When reading one doesn't expect to "hear"; when "listening", one does. However, that said, the writing and his reading of it are what you would expect from this concert pianist, science major, turned Jazz musician. His organization of the material is meticulous and his voice and delivery are just right. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Soul-of-a-Chef-Audiobook/B00KFKXMFU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soul of a Chef Subtitle: The Journey Toward Perfection Author: Michael Ruhlman Narrator: Donald Corren Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of America, the most influential cooking school in the country, Ruhlman enters the lives and kitchens of rising star Michael Symon and the renowned Thomas Keller of the French Laundry. This fascinating audiobook will satisfy any listener's hunger for knowledge about cooking and food, the secrets of successful chefs, at what point cooking becomes an art form, and more. Like Ruhlman's The Making of a Chef, this is an instant classic in food writing - one of the fastest growing and most popular subjects today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Ruhlman) Tue, 20 May 2014 09:11:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Soul-of-a-Chef-Audiobook/B00KFKXMFU thebookvoice.com 12:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soul of a Chef Subtitle: The Journey Toward Perfection Author: Michael Ruhlman Narrator: Donald Corren Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of America, the most influential cooking school in the country, Ruhlman enters the lives and kitchens of rising star Michael Symon and the renowned Thomas Keller of the French Laundry. This fascinating audiobook will satisfy any listener's hunger for knowledge about cooking and food, the secrets of successful chefs, at what point cooking becomes an art form, and more. Like Ruhlman's The Making of a Chef, this is an instant classic in food writing - one of the fastest growing and most popular subjects today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soul of a Chef Subtitle: The Journey Toward Perfection Author: Michael Ruhlman Narrator: Donald Corren Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of America, the most influential cooking school in the country, Ruhlman enters the lives and kitchens of rising star Michael Symon and the renowned Thomas Keller of the French Laundry. This fascinating audiobook will satisfy any listener's hunger for knowledge about cooking and food, the secrets of successful chefs, at what point cooking becomes an art form, and more. Like Ruhlman's The Making of a Chef, this is an instant classic in food writing - one of the fastest growing and most popular subjects today. Members Reviews: Surprisingly good! I was worried when this book started out as I was thinking it was just another book trying to capitalize on the reality show / Iron Chef craze. The beginning covers the Master Chef exam and was like that. So, initially I was turned off but then the author began to detail a chef, really getting into the person behind the title. He then covered another, the head chef of the French Laundry in Napa Valley. The horizon of cooking then just really began to open through masterful story development. It helps that Michael Ruhlman actually went to the CIA, took classes and has developed a real insight into the craft of cooking and chefs. The narration was excellent, a good narrator really opens up a book as it should be. I highly recommend this book. Good Fun, Even if You Don't Cook! I'm not a Kitchen Goddess, rather silly, actually (Seriously--I recently ordered Seared Ahi Tuna and discovered... that sucker's RAW!). But even I know about tension, failure, boisterous personalities, and the drive for perfection. "The Soul of a Chef" chronicles all that and then some. We open to the enormous pressure to become a Certified Master Chef, follow with a wonderful chef who just makes you feel good, and end with the near perfection of The French Laundry (this latter part, by the way, was the only part I felt that made the book drag a bit). Along the way is the devastation of having a PERFECT Duck Tureen that is OH NO! Spoiled by unfortunate knife skills. Humidity causing Crepe Crises! Overcooked pasta (Blasphemy! And: The delivery guy can wait... pasta can't)! Respecting food so much that you'll kill your own rabbits, thank you very much (Note: Rabbits scream). And food combinations that'll have you scratching your head. Only dreamers and geniuses think like that, and God bless them, they're usually right. Add to this an author whose own studies of cooking have him hungry (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) to seek out food, cooking, creatives, misery and you have a winner of a book. Especially since, when out with one of the most famous food critics, all he can think of is, "I've GOTTA remember to say that next time I'm out," you know you're in the hands of someone who can laugh at himself. Except for the last part dragging a bit, it's a veritable love song to Thomas Keller, this is a fun book that'll have you cheering for the underdog, groaning when heat makes the shell of the creme brulee soft, and wishing that every chef, sous chef, line cook you know has such wonderful heart. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Buried-in-the-Sky-Audiobook/B00CMS9UZ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried in the Sky Subtitle: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Author: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan Narrator: David Doersch Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 404 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the worlds most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time. Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan explore the intersecting lives of Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and Pasang Lama, following them from their villages high in the Himalaya to the slums of Kathmandu, across the glaciers of Pakistan to K2 Base Camp. When disaster strikes in the Death Zone, Chhiring finds Pasang stranded on an ice wall, without an axe, waiting to die. The rescue that follows has become the stuff of mountaineering legend. At once a gripping, white-knuckled adventure and a rich exploration of Sherpa customs and culture, Buried in the Sky re-creates one of the most dramatic catastrophes in alpine history from a fascinating new perspective. Critic Reviews: " Buried in the Sky is a compelling account of the men who have literally shouldered the rest of the worlds mountaineers up K2." (Norman Ollestad, best-selling author of Crazy for the Storm ) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Zuckerman) Fri, 17 May 2013 17:32:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Buried-in-the-Sky-Audiobook/B00CMS9UZ4 thebookvoice.com 07:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried in the Sky Subtitle: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Author: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan Narrator: David Doersch Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 404 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the worlds most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time. Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan explore the intersecting lives of Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and Pasang Lama, following them from their villages high in the Himalaya to the slums of Kathmandu, across the glaciers of Pakistan to K2 Base Camp. When disaster strikes in the Death Zone, Chhiring finds Pasang stranded on an ice wall, without an axe, waiting to die. The rescue that follows has become the stuff of mountaineering legend. At once a gripping, white-knuckled adventure and a rich exploration of Sherpa customs and culture, Buried in the Sky re-creates one of the most dramatic catastrophes in alpine history from a fascinating new perspective. Critic Reviews: " Buried in the Sky is a compelling account of the men who have literally shouldered the rest of the worlds mountaineers up K2." (Norman Ollestad, best-selling author of Crazy for the Storm ) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried in the Sky Subtitle: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Author: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan Narrator: David Doersch Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 404 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the worlds most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time. Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan explore the intersecting lives of Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and Pasang Lama, following them from their villages high in the Himalaya to the slums of Kathmandu, across the glaciers of Pakistan to K2 Base Camp. When disaster strikes in the Death Zone, Chhiring finds Pasang stranded on an ice wall, without an axe, waiting to die. The rescue that follows has become the stuff of mountaineering legend. At once a gripping, white-knuckled adventure and a rich exploration of Sherpa customs and culture, Buried in the Sky re-creates one of the most dramatic catastrophes in alpine history from a fascinating new perspective. Critic Reviews: " Buried in the Sky is a compelling account of the men who have literally shouldered the rest of the worlds mountaineers up K2." (Norman Ollestad, best-selling author of Crazy for the Storm ) Members Reviews: Great Storytelling/ Story What does David Doersch bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? As a narrator, David Doersch makes great effort to bring this book to life. Especially noteworthy in this performance are his attempts to articulate accents, and onomatopoeia. Any additional comments? "Buried in the Sky" examines the business of high altitude climbing from a vastly different perspective than many accounts penned by other authors on the topic. From the Rowaling Valley in Nepal (altitude 12,000 feet above sea level) up the soaring slopes of the world's tallest peaks, the authors follow key points in the life of Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and his own personal journey out of poverty and up the mountains, first as a porter, and then as a mountaineer. The story finds it's apex on K2 in 2008 when 11 climbers perished on the slopes. The book is well written and trimmed with rich cultural detail, bridging a crevasse sometimes left untraversed by other authors on the subject. Noteworthy about the book is the authors' attention to rich folklore, adding a new dimension to those 8,000 meter giants. Great perspective & a total page turner I listened to this book over the course of two days, that's really fast for me and a testament to what a fast read 'Buried in the Sky' is. I love books about mountaineering and extreme sports and I now consider 'Buried in the Sky' among my favorites. The 2008 season on K2 was a tragedy and listening to the telling of it is extremely addictive, but the perspective of the Sherpa climbers, Pemba and Chhiring, was what made this book stand out. How and why the people native to the Himalaya region make the difficult choices (and sometimes they have little choice) to become porters/guides/climbing team members is such a silent voice in the world of mountaineering novels. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Horizontal-Life-Audiobook/B002V8MTGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Horizontal Life Subtitle: A Collection of One-Night Stands Author: Chelsea Handler Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1538 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've either done it or know someone who has: the one-night stand, the familiar outcome of a night spent at a bar, sometimes the sole payoff for your friend's irritating wedding, or the only relief from a disastrous vacation. Often embarrassing and uncomfortable, occasionally outlandish, but most times just a necessary and irresistible evil, the one-night stand is a social rite as old as sex itself and as common as a bar stool Enter Chelsea Handler. Gorgeous, sharp, and anything but shy, Chelsea loves men and lots of them. My Horizontal Life chronicles her romp through the different bedrooms of a variety of suitors, a no-holds-barred account of what can happen between a man and a sometimes very intoxicated, outgoing woman during one night of passion. From her short fling with a Vegas stripper to her even shorter dalliance with a well-endowed little person, from her uncomfortable tryst with a cruise ship performer to her misguided rebound with a man who likes to play leather dress-up, Chelsea recalls the highs and lows of her one-night stands with hilarious honesty. Encouraged by her motley collection of friends (aka: her partners in crime) but challenged by her family members (who at times find themselves a surprise part of the encounter), Chelsea hits bottom and bounces back, unafraid to share the gritty details. My Horizontal Life is one guilty pleasure you won't be ashamed to talk about in the morning. ©2005 Chelsea Handler; (P)2008 Tantor biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chelsea Handler) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:45:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Horizontal-Life-Audiobook/B002V8MTGC thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Horizontal Life Subtitle: A Collection of One-Night Stands Author: Chelsea Handler Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1538 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've either done it or know someone who has: the one-night stand, the familiar outcome of a night spent at a bar, sometimes the sole payoff for your friend's irritating wedding, or the only relief from a disastrous vacation. Often embarrassing and uncomfortable, occasionally outlandish, but most times just a necessary and irresistible evil, the one-night stand is a social rite as old as sex itself and as common as a bar stool Enter Chelsea Handler. Gorgeous, sharp, and anything but shy, Chelsea loves men and lots of them. My Horizontal Life chronicles her romp through the different bedrooms of a variety of suitors, a no-holds-barred account of what can happen between a man and a sometimes very intoxicated, outgoing woman during one night of passion. From her short fling with a Vegas stripper to her even shorter dalliance with a well-endowed little person, from her uncomfortable tryst with a cruise ship performer to her misguided rebound with a man who likes to play leather dress-up, Chelsea recalls the highs and lows of her one-night stands with hilarious honesty. Encouraged by her motley collection of friends (aka: her partners in crime) but challenged by her family members (who at times find themselves a surprise part of the encounter), Chelsea hits bottom and bounces back, unafraid to share the gritty details. My Horizontal Life is one guilty pleasure you won't be ashamed to talk about in the morning. ©2005 Chelsea Handler; (P)2008 Tantor Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Horizontal Life Subtitle: A Collection of One-Night Stands Author: Chelsea Handler Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1538 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've either done it or know someone who has: the one-night stand, the familiar outcome of a night spent at a bar, sometimes the sole payoff for your friend's irritating wedding, or the only relief from a disastrous vacation. Often embarrassing and uncomfortable, occasionally outlandish, but most times just a necessary and irresistible evil, the one-night stand is a social rite as old as sex itself and as common as a bar stool Enter Chelsea Handler. Gorgeous, sharp, and anything but shy, Chelsea loves men and lots of them. My Horizontal Life chronicles her romp through the different bedrooms of a variety of suitors, a no-holds-barred account of what can happen between a man and a sometimes very intoxicated, outgoing woman during one night of passion. From her short fling with a Vegas stripper to her even shorter dalliance with a well-endowed little person, from her uncomfortable tryst with a cruise ship performer to her misguided rebound with a man who likes to play leather dress-up, Chelsea recalls the highs and lows of her one-night stands with hilarious honesty. Encouraged by her motley collection of friends (aka: her partners in crime) but challenged by her family members (who at times find themselves a surprise part of the encounter), Chelsea hits bottom and bounces back, unafraid to share the gritty details. My Horizontal Life is one guilty pleasure you won't be ashamed to talk about in the morning. ©2005 Chelsea Handler; (P)2008 Tantor Members Reviews: Chelsea, You are HYSTERICAL! Wow, what a witty and quick book this was! I found myself laughing so hard cappucino nearly came out my nose, as I listened and drove one night. Very, very funny book. Be prepared for straight talk about sex and a new interpretation of your sexuality. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! My Horizontal Life Although not narrated by Chelsea herself, this book is witty and raunchy all at once! This book does not disapoint. Love this book I am a huge fan love her humor. Found myself laughing out loud. The only disappointment was Chelsea did not narrate. Loved It I have listened to this book at least ten times and it is funnier every time. My only disappointment was that the book was narrated by someone other than Chelsea Handler. Her inflection and dramatic pauses make her even funnier (in my opinion) and I would have LOVED for her to read this one to me! The narrator did do a fabulous job, however! After a few minutes, I forgot it wasn't Chelsea. It would make a great gift for any Chelsea fan (or anyone who likes comedy). Fun Time! What I Loved: Chelsea is so very Chelsea in this book. She gets herself into the most unique situations and always seems to keep a sense of humor about herself. She manages to make even the most uncomfortable situation funny. What I Liked: She never names people--she gives them cute little nicknames. I also like the chronological order of things, her situations change as she gets older and she doesn't try to make herself look like a saint. What was So-So: Not a darn thing! I listened to this on audio book and found myself laughing out loud often. Why I gave it a 4: I love reading auto-biographies that are interesting and fun. Chelsea managed to keep a sense of humor about her life and relay that to the reader/listener. Book Received From: Purchased on Audible https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Serpent-of-Light-Beyond-2012-Audiobook/B00A27VKMI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012 Author: Drunvalo Melchizedek Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every 13,000 years on Earth a sacred and secret event takes place that changes everything. Mother Earth's Kundalini energy emerges from its resting place in the planet's core and moves like a snake across the surface of our world. Once at home in ancient Lemuria, it moved to Atlantis, then to the Himalayan mountains of India and Tibet, and with every relocation changed our idea of what spiritual means. And gender. And heart. This time, with much difficulty, the Serpent of Light has moved to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru. Multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined, and multi-lived, for the first time in this book, Drunvalo begins to tell his stories of 35 years spent in service to Mother Earth. Follow him around the world as he follows the guidance of Ascended Masters, his two spheres of light, and his own inner growing knowledge. His story is a living string of ceremonies to help heal hearts, align energies, right ancient imbalances, and balance the living Earth's Unity Consciousness Grid - in short, to increase our awareness of the indivisibility of life in the universe. We are all - rocks and people and interdimensional beings - one! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Drunvalo Melchizedek) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:52:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Serpent-of-Light-Beyond-2012-Audiobook/B00A27VKMI thebookvoice.com 08:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012 Author: Drunvalo Melchizedek Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every 13,000 years on Earth a sacred and secret event takes place that changes everything. Mother Earth's Kundalini energy emerges from its resting place in the planet's core and moves like a snake across the surface of our world. Once at home in ancient Lemuria, it moved to Atlantis, then to the Himalayan mountains of India and Tibet, and with every relocation changed our idea of what spiritual means. And gender. And heart. This time, with much difficulty, the Serpent of Light has moved to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru. Multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined, and multi-lived, for the first time in this book, Drunvalo begins to tell his stories of 35 years spent in service to Mother Earth. Follow him around the world as he follows the guidance of Ascended Masters, his two spheres of light, and his own inner growing knowledge. His story is a living string of ceremonies to help heal hearts, align energies, right ancient imbalances, and balance the living Earth's Unity Consciousness Grid - in short, to increase our awareness of the indivisibility of life in the universe. We are all - rocks and people and interdimensional beings - one! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012 Author: Drunvalo Melchizedek Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Every 13,000 years on Earth a sacred and secret event takes place that changes everything. Mother Earth's Kundalini energy emerges from its resting place in the planet's core and moves like a snake across the surface of our world. Once at home in ancient Lemuria, it moved to Atlantis, then to the Himalayan mountains of India and Tibet, and with every relocation changed our idea of what spiritual means. And gender. And heart. This time, with much difficulty, the Serpent of Light has moved to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru. Multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined, and multi-lived, for the first time in this book, Drunvalo begins to tell his stories of 35 years spent in service to Mother Earth. Follow him around the world as he follows the guidance of Ascended Masters, his two spheres of light, and his own inner growing knowledge. His story is a living string of ceremonies to help heal hearts, align energies, right ancient imbalances, and balance the living Earth's Unity Consciousness Grid - in short, to increase our awareness of the indivisibility of life in the universe. We are all - rocks and people and interdimensional beings - one! Members Reviews: No more doom and gloom about Dec 21, 2012 I liked hearing the story of the Serpent of Light. It's truly fascinating, but more importantly, Drunvalo is the first person that didn't talk about the doom and gloom or end of the world scenarios since the Mayan calendar comes to an end on December 21, 2013. Finally, an explanation that is uplifting and inspiring. There is more to this Drunvalo than many of us really understand. I'm thankful for him and his book. I enjoyed the whole book which only took me a few days to get through as I was very eager to hear everything he had to say. Not narrated by him, but the Narrator was very good. I definitely recommend this book. Pretty Good Good but weird. I like the story but I'm not sure how much of it is true. If it's all true that would be sweet. Great source of information and inspiration Great source of information and inspiration complements to the author and the reader. it reminded me the Celestine profecy, but better and gave me a more sense of hope. BE LOVE. Opened my eyes Excellent narration and story. Open your heart and spread love unconditionally to all things is a great message for humankind. Beautiful teachings Very good information it wish I had when it first came out I would had been further ahead, in to my learning. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/No-Angel-Audiobook/B002V5B2CM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Angel Subtitle: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels Author: Jay Dobyns, Nils Johnson-Shelton Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 527 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Dobyns leaves no stone of his harrowing journey unturned. At runs and clubhouses, between rides and riots, Dobyns befriends bad-ass bikers, meth-fueled "old ladies", gun fetishists, psycho-killer ex-cons, and even some of the "Filthy Few"---the elite of the Hells Angels who've committed extreme violence on behalf of their club. Eventually, at parties staged behind heavily armed security, he meets legendary club members such as Chuck Zito, Johnny Angel, and the godfather of all bikers, Ralph "Sonny" Barger. To blend in with them, he gets full-arm ink; to win their respect, he vows to prove himself a stone-cold killer. Hardest of all is leading a double life, which has him torn between his devotion to his wife and children and his pledge to become the first federal agent ever to be "fully patched" into the Angels' near-impregnable ranks. His act is so convincing that he comes within a hairsbreadth of losing himself. Eventually, he realizes that just as he's been infiltrating the Hells Angels, they've been infiltrating him. And just as they're not all bad, he's not all good. Reminiscent of Donnie Brasco's uncovering of the true Mafia, this is an eye-opening portrait of the world of bikers - the most in-depth since Hunter Thompson's seminal work - one that fully describes the seductive lure criminal camaraderie has for men who would otherwise be powerless outsiders. Here is all the nihilism, hate, and intimidation, but also the freedom - and, yes, brotherhood---of the only truly American form of organized crime. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating look at the Hells Angels and the price one man paid for infiltrating the gang." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Dobyns) Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:37:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/No-Angel-Audiobook/B002V5B2CM thebookvoice.com 12:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Angel Subtitle: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels Author: Jay Dobyns, Nils Johnson-Shelton Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 527 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Dobyns leaves no stone of his harrowing journey unturned. At runs and clubhouses, between rides and riots, Dobyns befriends bad-ass bikers, meth-fueled "old ladies", gun fetishists, psycho-killer ex-cons, and even some of the "Filthy Few"---the elite of the Hells Angels who've committed extreme violence on behalf of their club. Eventually, at parties staged behind heavily armed security, he meets legendary club members such as Chuck Zito, Johnny Angel, and the godfather of all bikers, Ralph "Sonny" Barger. To blend in with them, he gets full-arm ink; to win their respect, he vows to prove himself a stone-cold killer. Hardest of all is leading a double life, which has him torn between his devotion to his wife and children and his pledge to become the first federal agent ever to be "fully patched" into the Angels' near-impregnable ranks. His act is so convincing that he comes within a hairsbreadth of losing himself. Eventually, he realizes that just as he's been infiltrating the Hells Angels, they've been infiltrating him. And just as they're not all bad, he's not all good. Reminiscent of Donnie Brasco's uncovering of the true Mafia, this is an eye-opening portrait of the world of bikers - the most in-depth since Hunter Thompson's seminal work - one that fully describes the seductive lure criminal camaraderie has for men who would otherwise be powerless outsiders. Here is all the nihilism, hate, and intimidation, but also the freedom - and, yes, brotherhood---of the only truly American form of organized crime. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating look at the Hells Angels and the price one man paid for infiltrating the gang." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Angel Subtitle: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels Author: Jay Dobyns, Nils Johnson-Shelton Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 527 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Dobyns leaves no stone of his harrowing journey unturned. At runs and clubhouses, between rides and riots, Dobyns befriends bad-ass bikers, meth-fueled "old ladies", gun fetishists, psycho-killer ex-cons, and even some of the "Filthy Few"---the elite of the Hells Angels who've committed extreme violence on behalf of their club. Eventually, at parties staged behind heavily armed security, he meets legendary club members such as Chuck Zito, Johnny Angel, and the godfather of all bikers, Ralph "Sonny" Barger. To blend in with them, he gets full-arm ink; to win their respect, he vows to prove himself a stone-cold killer. Hardest of all is leading a double life, which has him torn between his devotion to his wife and children and his pledge to become the first federal agent ever to be "fully patched" into the Angels' near-impregnable ranks. His act is so convincing that he comes within a hairsbreadth of losing himself. Eventually, he realizes that just as he's been infiltrating the Hells Angels, they've been infiltrating him. And just as they're not all bad, he's not all good. Reminiscent of Donnie Brasco's uncovering of the true Mafia, this is an eye-opening portrait of the world of bikers - the most in-depth since Hunter Thompson's seminal work - one that fully describes the seductive lure criminal camaraderie has for men who would otherwise be powerless outsiders. Here is all the nihilism, hate, and intimidation, but also the freedom - and, yes, brotherhood---of the only truly American form of organized crime. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating look at the Hells Angels and the price one man paid for infiltrating the gang." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Trashy but entertaining This book contains alot of trashy language which I expected with the subject matter. I also tend not to believe most of the author's stories because he goes into way too much detail. I mean-how could he remember every little thing he ate at the Phoenix Waffle house 5 years later. I think the Hydroxy Cut screwed with his brain! "I would avoid this one..." I loved "Under and Alone" and was hoping that I would get more of that with this book, but it was not to be. One of the reviewers mentioned that the author was totally full of himself and the plot lingered on with meaningless commentary. Having not listened to the book yet, I thought that this review had to be harsh and I gave it a try. The review was totally right on. Some of the egotistical comments almost made me stop listening and move on to something else. I hung on and must say it was a disappointing ride. No doubt, what he and his fellow agents did to infiltrate the Hells Angels was extremely brave and commendable, but the book itself is totally lacking anything of substance to keep your interest. One or two chapters could have covered it. I don't think so seems pretty boring. Jay seems to be a big DRAMA QUEEN 0r he left alot out....I am not sure which. There are many better books. Try "Dead man walking", "Without a Badge" or "Take Down" Too long a book The book started off strong but ended weak. Many chapters lasted too long and/or weren't needed to forward the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Scared-Selfless-Audiobook/B06XG115G7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scared Selfless Subtitle: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving Author: Michelle Stevens Narrator: Michelle Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She's only eight years old, posing for her mother's boyfriend, Gary Lundquist - an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeatedly, and uses her to quench his voracious and deviant sexual whims. Little does she know that this will become her new reality for the next six years. Michelle can also pinpoint the moment she reconstituted the splintered pieces of her life: She's in cap and gown, receiving her PhD in psychology - and the university's award for best dissertation. The distance between these two points is the improbable journey from torture, loss, and mental illness to healing, recovery, and triumph that is Michelle's powerful memoir, Scared Selfless. Michelle suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression and made multiple suicide attempts. She also developed multiple personalities. There was "Chelsey", the rebellious teenager; "Viscous", a tween with homicidal rage; and "Sarah", a sweet little girl who brought her teddy bear on a first date. In this harrowing tale, Michelle, who was inspired to help others heal by becoming a psychotherapist, sheds light on the all-too-real threat of child sexual abuse, its subsequent psychological effects, and the best methods for victims to overcome their ordeals and, ultimately, thrive. Scared Selfless is both an examination of the extraordinary feats of the mind that are possible in the face of horrific trauma as well as Michelle's courageous testament to their power. Critic Reviews: "A riveting memoir that takes readers on a roller coaster ride from the depths of hell to triumphant success." (Dave Pelzer, author of A Child Called "It") biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Stevens) Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:57:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Scared-Selfless-Audiobook/B06XG115G7 thebookvoice.com 08:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scared Selfless Subtitle: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving Author: Michelle Stevens Narrator: Michelle Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She's only eight years old, posing for her mother's boyfriend, Gary Lundquist - an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeatedly, and uses her to quench his voracious and deviant sexual whims. Little does she know that this will become her new reality for the next six years. Michelle can also pinpoint the moment she reconstituted the splintered pieces of her life: She's in cap and gown, receiving her PhD in psychology - and the university's award for best dissertation. The distance between these two points is the improbable journey from torture, loss, and mental illness to healing, recovery, and triumph that is Michelle's powerful memoir, Scared Selfless. Michelle suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression and made multiple suicide attempts. She also developed multiple personalities. There was "Chelsey", the rebellious teenager; "Viscous", a tween with homicidal rage; and "Sarah", a sweet little girl who brought her teddy bear on a first date. In this harrowing tale, Michelle, who was inspired to help others heal by becoming a psychotherapist, sheds light on the all-too-real threat of child sexual abuse, its subsequent psychological effects, and the best methods for victims to overcome their ordeals and, ultimately, thrive. Scared Selfless is both an examination of the extraordinary feats of the mind that are possible in the face of horrific trauma as well as Michelle's courageous testament to their power. Critic Reviews: "A riveting memoir that takes readers on a roller coaster ride from the depths of hell to triumphant success." (Dave Pelzer, author of A Child Called "It") Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scared Selfless Subtitle: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving Author: Michelle Stevens Narrator: Michelle Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She's only eight years old, posing for her mother's boyfriend, Gary Lundquist - an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeatedly, and uses her to quench his voracious and deviant sexual whims. Little does she know that this will become her new reality for the next six years. Michelle can also pinpoint the moment she reconstituted the splintered pieces of her life: She's in cap and gown, receiving her PhD in psychology - and the university's award for best dissertation. The distance between these two points is the improbable journey from torture, loss, and mental illness to healing, recovery, and triumph that is Michelle's powerful memoir, Scared Selfless. Michelle suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression and made multiple suicide attempts. She also developed multiple personalities. There was "Chelsey", the rebellious teenager; "Viscous", a tween with homicidal rage; and "Sarah", a sweet little girl who brought her teddy bear on a first date. In this harrowing tale, Michelle, who was inspired to help others heal by becoming a psychotherapist, sheds light on the all-too-real threat of child sexual abuse, its subsequent psychological effects, and the best methods for victims to overcome their ordeals and, ultimately, thrive. Scared Selfless is both an examination of the extraordinary feats of the mind that are possible in the face of horrific trauma as well as Michelle's courageous testament to their power. Critic Reviews: "A riveting memoir that takes readers on a roller coaster ride from the depths of hell to triumphant success." (Dave Pelzer, author of A Child Called "It") Members Reviews: Horrifically Needed (Some Stories Need To Be Told) This is one of those true stories that is so sadistic, disgusting, sad, and horrifying that it is hard to finish, but out of respect for Michelle Stevens I made myself listen. Stories I have heard before of childhood molestation and physical abuse (that no one should ever have to endure) can not touch her heart wrenching tale. Made a sex slave to her piece of %$!* step father by the age of eight and not protected or even noticed by her mother, young Michelle endured emotional brain washing, physical, sexual, and mental abuse that should have killed her and would have killed most adults that I know. No teacher (stories written and pictures drawn), no school counselor (acting outrageously out of her normal character), no doctor (she almost bled to death from a botched at home forced abortion), or family member (she and her mother were isolated ) ever read the signs (multiple or split personality disorder) that even Michelle says she displayed, but I for one am thankful Michelle has told her story because in turn I will be very aware of the signs that children might show who are being abused. I could go into further details that go so far out that they almost become to hard to believe, but I will just finish by saying this is a well written and great narration of horrifically but absolutely needed work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Code-Talker-Audiobook/B006OBVLBQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Talker Subtitle: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WW II Author: Chester Nez, Judith Schiess Avila Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Chester Nez, the only surviving member of the original 29 Navajo code talkers, shares the fascinating inside story of his life and service during World War II. Critic Reviews: "A unique, inspiring story by a member of the Greatest Generation." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chester Nez) Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:17:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Code-Talker-Audiobook/B006OBVLBQ thebookvoice.com 09:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Talker Subtitle: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WW II Author: Chester Nez, Judith Schiess Avila Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Chester Nez, the only surviving member of the original 29 Navajo code talkers, shares the fascinating inside story of his life and service during World War II. Critic Reviews: "A unique, inspiring story by a member of the Greatest Generation." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Talker Subtitle: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WW II Author: Chester Nez, Judith Schiess Avila Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1388 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Chester Nez, the only surviving member of the original 29 Navajo code talkers, shares the fascinating inside story of his life and service during World War II. Critic Reviews: "A unique, inspiring story by a member of the Greatest Generation." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Interesting Listen for WWII Buffs Any additional comments? This book is the autobiography of one of the original Navajo code-talkers--the original group who invented the code that baffled Japanese cryptographers during World War II. Because the code remained classified until 1968, it's only recently that these men have received due credit for their remarkable achievement. From life near the reservation in New Mexico, through a boarding school experience that can only be described as Dickensian, the story highlights the remarkable toughness and generosity of spirit of these young Navajo men. It's hard for most of us to imagine a childhood that involved being shipped away to boarding school--and at the end of the year, at the age of 8, with a 5-year-old sister in tow, having to walk home for three days with only a bag of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and being expected to find water along the way. But this toughness would stand Nez and his comrades in good stead during the war. It's not surprising that these young men actually expressed delight at the quantity and quality of military rations. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in the Pacific war, in the Native American experience, or in codes and cryptography. It could only have happened because a rather cruel experience produced people with just the right skills, who had the generosity of spirit to fight for a country that hadn't treated them well. Nez is in his 90's now, and is the last survivor of the original group. I'm glad that his story got written down. a fascinating book I loved this book. The native americans have been mistreated and treated unfairly, but when they had an opportunity to do so, they stepped forward without hesitation and made one of the biggest contributions to winning the war over Japan . I loved hearing the story of the life of this humble man. His story made me want to learn more about the navajo culture. Untagged heroes I had heard of the code talkers when the news was first released about their activities but had not given it much thought until I picked up this book. They really WERE heroes. I had imagined them at a desk, talking into microphones. In this story I learn they were in the rot of the jungle, carrying rifles and fighting for their lives (and mine.) Most of my family were Marines that fought in that area so I thank them for their help in bringing those members of my family home. Two stories: life as a Navajo and a marine in WWII Told in a simple but very true voice, this story is fascinating. Chester's childhood as a traditional Navajo was a happy one of following the herds of sheep and goats until he was sent to boarding school. The school was very hard but he learned English and it was his dual fluency in Navajo and English that allowed him to be one of the original Code Talkers who developed the Navajo code that was one of the most valuable weapons the marines had in the Pacific. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Courage-to-Act-Audiobook/B0149LYSOE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage to Act Subtitle: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath Author: Ben S. Bernanke Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 501 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2006, Ben S. Bernanke was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve, capping a meteoric trajectory from a rural South Carolina childhood to professorships at Stanford and Princeton, to public service in Washington's halls of power. There would be no time to celebrate, however - the burst of the housing bubble in 2007 set off a domino effect that would bring the global financial system to the brink of meltdown. In The Courage to Act, Bernanke pulls back the curtain on his efforts to prevent a mass economic failure, working with two US presidents and using every Fed capability, no matter how arcane, to keep the US economy afloat. His experiences during the initial crisis and the Great Recession that followed give listeners an unequaled perspective on the American economy since 2006, and his narrative will reveal for the first time how the creativity and decisiveness of a few key leaders prevented an economic collapse of unimaginable scale. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben S. Bernanke) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 02:48:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Courage-to-Act-Audiobook/B0149LYSOE thebookvoice.com 22:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage to Act Subtitle: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath Author: Ben S. Bernanke Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 501 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2006, Ben S. Bernanke was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve, capping a meteoric trajectory from a rural South Carolina childhood to professorships at Stanford and Princeton, to public service in Washington's halls of power. There would be no time to celebrate, however - the burst of the housing bubble in 2007 set off a domino effect that would bring the global financial system to the brink of meltdown. In The Courage to Act, Bernanke pulls back the curtain on his efforts to prevent a mass economic failure, working with two US presidents and using every Fed capability, no matter how arcane, to keep the US economy afloat. His experiences during the initial crisis and the Great Recession that followed give listeners an unequaled perspective on the American economy since 2006, and his narrative will reveal for the first time how the creativity and decisiveness of a few key leaders prevented an economic collapse of unimaginable scale. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courage to Act Subtitle: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath Author: Ben S. Bernanke Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 501 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2006, Ben S. Bernanke was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve, capping a meteoric trajectory from a rural South Carolina childhood to professorships at Stanford and Princeton, to public service in Washington's halls of power. There would be no time to celebrate, however - the burst of the housing bubble in 2007 set off a domino effect that would bring the global financial system to the brink of meltdown. In The Courage to Act, Bernanke pulls back the curtain on his efforts to prevent a mass economic failure, working with two US presidents and using every Fed capability, no matter how arcane, to keep the US economy afloat. His experiences during the initial crisis and the Great Recession that followed give listeners an unequaled perspective on the American economy since 2006, and his narrative will reveal for the first time how the creativity and decisiveness of a few key leaders prevented an economic collapse of unimaginable scale. Members Reviews: Way, way deep into the weeds... Would you consider the audio edition of The Courage to Act to be better than the print version? I have no way of comparing. This question needs to be dispensed with as I do not believe the overwhelming majority of audiobook partakers make it a habit to also read the print version of each audiobook. It makes no sense to me that they would do both. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Interesting. What does Grover Gardner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? To me, the narrator seemed like the nearly ideal person to give voice to this entire book, with his uniformly even, dispassionate tone, considering what most people might regard as very dry material. I will even admit to nodding off a time or two. But I saw no way the narrator could have jazzed up his delivery of what mostly sounded like right out of a textbook, at least until near the end. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, I don't feel an extreme reaction is possible. Not that the financial crisis itself was not an extreme thing, impacting gazillions of citizens in a horrible way. But in this book, we are in an academic world, a world of graphs and rules, of historical precedents and, it seemed, every type of consideration other than the real-world, intimate effects felt by the victims. This would be my main criticism of the work. Not that the harm to the victims was skipped or its importance denied. It was all there, but it was given as numbers on charts. There was not a single personal story given of a victim's life being ruined by the irresponsible acts of others. Another factor that was not elucidated in my opinion had to do with the criminality of the perpetrators of the crisis. Totally lacking was any blaming or emphasis on the right/wrong aspect. All the factors that actually coalesced to cause the collapse were listed as in a textbook, but in a setting of a financial environment, not human nor even very much political. The political aspect was lightly touched upon. Even the situatiion with the robo-signers, which at the time quite shocked and alarmed me, was flatly explained in terms of numbers of documents, etc., and the amount of fines eventually paid. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Growing-a-Farmer-Audiobook/B00D6143YE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Growing a Farmer Subtitle: How I Learned to Live Off the Land Author: Kurt Timmermeister Narrator: Ax Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When he purchased four acres of land on Vashon Island, Kurt Timmermeister was only looking for an affordable home near the restaurants he ran in Seattle. But as he slowly settled into his new property, he became awakened to the connection between what he ate and where it came from: a hive of bees provided honey, a young cow could give fresh milk, an apple orchard allowed him to make vinegar. With refreshing honesty, Timmermeister details the initial stumbles and subsequent realities he faced as he established a profitable farm for himself. Personal yet practical, Growing a Farmer will entirely recast the way we think about our relationship to the food we consume. Critic Reviews: "Charming . . . . [Kurt Timmermeister] narrates his personal journey with an open, straightforward spirit." (Wall Street Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Timmermeister) Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:32:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Growing-a-Farmer-Audiobook/B00D6143YE thebookvoice.com 09:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Growing a Farmer Subtitle: How I Learned to Live Off the Land Author: Kurt Timmermeister Narrator: Ax Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When he purchased four acres of land on Vashon Island, Kurt Timmermeister was only looking for an affordable home near the restaurants he ran in Seattle. But as he slowly settled into his new property, he became awakened to the connection between what he ate and where it came from: a hive of bees provided honey, a young cow could give fresh milk, an apple orchard allowed him to make vinegar. With refreshing honesty, Timmermeister details the initial stumbles and subsequent realities he faced as he established a profitable farm for himself. Personal yet practical, Growing a Farmer will entirely recast the way we think about our relationship to the food we consume. Critic Reviews: "Charming . . . . [Kurt Timmermeister] narrates his personal journey with an open, straightforward spirit." (Wall Street Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Growing a Farmer Subtitle: How I Learned to Live Off the Land Author: Kurt Timmermeister Narrator: Ax Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When he purchased four acres of land on Vashon Island, Kurt Timmermeister was only looking for an affordable home near the restaurants he ran in Seattle. But as he slowly settled into his new property, he became awakened to the connection between what he ate and where it came from: a hive of bees provided honey, a young cow could give fresh milk, an apple orchard allowed him to make vinegar. With refreshing honesty, Timmermeister details the initial stumbles and subsequent realities he faced as he established a profitable farm for himself. Personal yet practical, Growing a Farmer will entirely recast the way we think about our relationship to the food we consume. Critic Reviews: "Charming . . . . [Kurt Timmermeister] narrates his personal journey with an open, straightforward spirit." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: So you want to be a farmer? Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. The author's journey from an urban restaurant owner to an accomplished small farmer over a number of years is a story worth reading (or hearing). What other book might you compare Growing a Farmer to and why? Most books about small farming are not memoirs, but "how to" books, so it is hard to compare. Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living, which is part memoir, might come close. Which scene was your favorite? There were not really "scenes", but the author's descriptions of the habits of the various animals he has raised are interesting. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. For one thing, it is too long for that. For another, too much information at one time is hard to absorb. I did listen to it consistently and was never bored. Any additional comments? Yes. About 20 years ago I was able to acquire my present residence and 6 acres from a "don't wanter." I didn't really know what to do with it, but began to plant vegetables (primarily tomatoes). Today, I plant a variety of vegetables including many heirloom tomato varieties. This book really struck a chord with me as the author related his progress through various experiences growing vegetables and fruits and raising farm animals, actually making a living from his endeavors. Although I have occasionally thought about raising animals, I have concluded that it would require too much time and dedication. His description of raising the animals to provide eggs and dairy products, through actual slaughter for meat, were detailed and fascinating. They also reinforced my conclusion that I'm not really cut out for that level of commitment. I did appreciate his concept of the "50 year plan," making gradual improvements year by year, and like to think I do that myself. I also gave 5 stars for the narrator, who sounded as if he might have been the actual author. Not a book for vegetarians The narrator was fantastic. It was a book that kept you interested and was easy to listen to. If you are listening to this book for information on profitable vegitable farming though, you are listening to the wrong book. I wish the author was more clear in the beginning about what kind of farming he was going to talk about. The book is kind of an amusment ride, you know it is about farming, but you have no idea where the ride is going to take you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Trauma-Room-Two-Audiobook/B075FXF4LW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trauma Room Two Author: Philip Allen Green MD Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In every hospital emergency department there is a room reserved for trauma. It is a place where life and death are separated by the thinnest of margins. A place where some families celebrate the most improbable of victories while others face the most devastating of losses. A place where what matters the most in this life is revealed. Trauma Room Two is just such a place. In this collection of short stories, Dr. Green takes the listener inside the hidden emotional landscape of emergency medicine. Based on 15 years of experience as an ER physician, he reveals the profound moments that often occur in emergency rooms for patients, their families, and the staff that work there. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Allen Green MD) Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:50:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Trauma-Room-Two-Audiobook/B075FXF4LW thebookvoice.com 04:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trauma Room Two Author: Philip Allen Green MD Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In every hospital emergency department there is a room reserved for trauma. It is a place where life and death are separated by the thinnest of margins. A place where some families celebrate the most improbable of victories while others face the most devastating of losses. A place where what matters the most in this life is revealed. Trauma Room Two is just such a place. In this collection of short stories, Dr. Green takes the listener inside the hidden emotional landscape of emergency medicine. Based on 15 years of experience as an ER physician, he reveals the profound moments that often occur in emergency rooms for patients, their families, and the staff that work there. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trauma Room Two Author: Philip Allen Green MD Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In every hospital emergency department there is a room reserved for trauma. It is a place where life and death are separated by the thinnest of margins. A place where some families celebrate the most improbable of victories while others face the most devastating of losses. A place where what matters the most in this life is revealed. Trauma Room Two is just such a place. In this collection of short stories, Dr. Green takes the listener inside the hidden emotional landscape of emergency medicine. Based on 15 years of experience as an ER physician, he reveals the profound moments that often occur in emergency rooms for patients, their families, and the staff that work there. Members Reviews: great moving and very good. would recommend to anyone. Will probably read again too!! loved it Too much descriptive narrative I realize that good writers need to paint a picture but this book was like the author was trying to paint the Sistine Chapel! I got through 1 1/2 chapters but couldnt take any more of the writer describing the patient' soccer shirts and varsity letters. Way too much! Returned it for a refund so I could buy a book with substance, not creative writing class descriptions. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kindness-of-Strangers-Audiobook/B00PX73PNY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kindness of Strangers Subtitle: Penniless Across America Author: Mike McIntyre Narrator: Chris Brinkley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Mike McIntyre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Wall Street Journal bestseller. Stuck in a job he no longer found fulfilling, journalist Mike McIntyre felt his life was quickly passing him by. So one day he hit the road to trek from one end of the country to the other with little more than the clothes on his back and without a single penny in his pocket. Through his travels, he found varying degrees of kindness in strangers from all walks of life-and discovered more about people and values and life on the road in America than he'd ever thought possible. The gifts of food and shelter he received along the way were outweighed only by the touching gifts of the heart-the willingness of many he met to welcome a lonely stranger into their homes...and the discovery that sometimes those who give the most are the ones with the least to spare. Audiobook includes an interview with author Mike McIntyre. Critic Reviews: "Could you survive a cross-country trip relying only on the kindness of strangers? Well, Mike McIntyre did. He put our country to the test, and what he found out sure surprised me."-Oprah Winfrey "An incredible journey."- (CBS News) "A superb writer."- (Los Angeles Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike McIntyre) Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:38:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kindness-of-Strangers-Audiobook/B00PX73PNY thebookvoice.com 08:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kindness of Strangers Subtitle: Penniless Across America Author: Mike McIntyre Narrator: Chris Brinkley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Mike McIntyre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Wall Street Journal bestseller. Stuck in a job he no longer found fulfilling, journalist Mike McIntyre felt his life was quickly passing him by. So one day he hit the road to trek from one end of the country to the other with little more than the clothes on his back and without a single penny in his pocket. Through his travels, he found varying degrees of kindness in strangers from all walks of life-and discovered more about people and values and life on the road in America than he'd ever thought possible. The gifts of food and shelter he received along the way were outweighed only by the touching gifts of the heart-the willingness of many he met to welcome a lonely stranger into their homes...and the discovery that sometimes those who give the most are the ones with the least to spare. Audiobook includes an interview with author Mike McIntyre. Critic Reviews: "Could you survive a cross-country trip relying only on the kindness of strangers? Well, Mike McIntyre did. He put our country to the test, and what he found out sure surprised me."-Oprah Winfrey "An incredible journey."- (CBS News) "A superb writer."- (Los Angeles Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kindness of Strangers Subtitle: Penniless Across America Author: Mike McIntyre Narrator: Chris Brinkley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Mike McIntyre Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Wall Street Journal bestseller. Stuck in a job he no longer found fulfilling, journalist Mike McIntyre felt his life was quickly passing him by. So one day he hit the road to trek from one end of the country to the other with little more than the clothes on his back and without a single penny in his pocket. Through his travels, he found varying degrees of kindness in strangers from all walks of life-and discovered more about people and values and life on the road in America than he'd ever thought possible. The gifts of food and shelter he received along the way were outweighed only by the touching gifts of the heart-the willingness of many he met to welcome a lonely stranger into their homes...and the discovery that sometimes those who give the most are the ones with the least to spare. Audiobook includes an interview with author Mike McIntyre. Critic Reviews: "Could you survive a cross-country trip relying only on the kindness of strangers? Well, Mike McIntyre did. He put our country to the test, and what he found out sure surprised me."-Oprah Winfrey "An incredible journey."- (CBS News) "A superb writer."- (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: An amazing journey well told Where does The Kindness of Strangers rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? My favorite. What did you like best about this story? This is a true, heart-felt account that reveals the author's fears and humor, while capturing revealing and interesting stories of the people he meets who want to help him on his journey. Have you listened to any of Chris Brinkleys other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first time I have heard Chris and he was excellent. He told the story as if it were his own. Very compelling. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? What I loved about the book is the range of feelings it elicits. It is laugh-out-loud funny at times and has heart-breakingly sad moments as well. And, it is, hard to stop listening, you can't wait to hear what happens next. The personal stories from the people Mike meets are fascinating and touching. Any additional comments? Highly recommend. This is a true tale of adventure, told with humor that gives insight into the lives extraordinary lives of ordinary Americans. great If you could sum up The Kindness of Strangers in three words, what would they be? Enjoyable, Entertaining, Heartwarming What did you like best about this story? I will never forget the people that Mike met on his journey. These were real people with extraordinary stories. The book makes me want to meet new people and hear their stories. I also have more faith in the kindness of strangers. It is the perfect title for the message I took away. What about Chris Brinkleys performance did you like? The narrator was great. I felt like he was telling me his story. At times, I honestly forgot that I was listening to an audiobook. He made the story and those characters come to life. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and I almost did. I was travelling when I listened to the book and listened to almost all of it on the trip. I only stopped because I had reached my destination. Any additional comments? The interview with the author at the end of the book was a nice surprise. Hearing the narrator and author discuss the book was great. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reading-with-Patrick-Audiobook/B071W2HPH7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading with Patrick Subtitle: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship Author: Michelle Kuo Narrator: Michelle Kuo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A memoir of race, inequality, and the power of literature told through the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi Delta. Recently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo arrived in the rural town of Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer, bursting with optimism and drive. But she soon encountered the jarring realities of life in one of the poorest counties in America, still disabled by the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. In this stirring memoir, Kuo, the child of Taiwanese immigrants, shares the story of her complicated but rewarding mentorship of one student, Patrick Browning, and his remarkable literary and personal awakening. Convinced she can make a difference in the lives of her teenage students, Michelle Kuo puts her heart into her work, using quiet reading time and guided writing to foster a sense of self in students left behind by a broken school system. Though Michelle loses some students to truancy and even gun violence, she is inspired by some, such as Patrick. Fifteen and in the eighth grade, Patrick begins to thrive under Michelle's exacting attention. However, after two years of teaching, Michelle feels pressure from her parents and the draw of opportunities outside the Delta and leaves Arkansas to attend law school. Then, on the eve of her law-school graduation, Michelle learns that Patrick has been jailed for murder. Feeling that she left the Delta prematurely and determined to fix her mistake, Michelle returns to Helena and resumes Patrick's education - even as he sits in a jail cell awaiting trial. Every day for the next seven months, they pore over classic novels, poems, and works of history. Little by little Patrick grows into a confident, expressive writer and a dedicated reader galvanized by the works of Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Walt Whitman, W. S. Merwin, and others. In her time reading with Patrick, Michelle is herself transformed, contending with the legacy of racism and the questions of what constitutes a "good" life and what the privileged owe to those with bleaker prospects. Reading with Patrick is an inspirational story of friendship, a coming-of-age story of both a young teacher and a student, a deeply resonant meditation on education, race, and justice in the rural South, and a love letter to literature and its power to transcend social barriers. Critic Reviews: "I delighted in this book and read it in a single weekend. Reading with Patrick is a significant work that could swell the ranks of highly motivated and qualified teachers - people who understand they are not just transferring information but transforming lives." (Bill Moyers) "In Reading with Patrick, Michelle Kuo takes on the subjects of race, privilege, and the debt that the human community owes to its most disadvantaged members with a bracing intelligence, honesty, and self-scrutiny. This is a gorgeous, urgent, and heartbreaking memoir." (Darcy Frey, senior lecturer on English, Harvard University, and author of The Last Shot) "Riveting... Reading with Patrick is an essential addition to our national conversation about institutional racism. It is also an empathic story of connection: between a dedicated teacher and her student, between history and our current times, and between literature and life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Kuo) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:06:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reading-with-Patrick-Audiobook/B071W2HPH7 thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading with Patrick Subtitle: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship Author: Michelle Kuo Narrator: Michelle Kuo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A memoir of race, inequality, and the power of literature told through the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi Delta. Recently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo arrived in the rural town of Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer, bursting with optimism and drive. But she soon encountered the jarring realities of life in one of the poorest counties in America, still disabled by the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. In this stirring memoir, Kuo, the child of Taiwanese immigrants, shares the story of her complicated but rewarding mentorship of one student, Patrick Browning, and his remarkable literary and personal awakening. Convinced she can make a difference in the lives of her teenage students, Michelle Kuo puts her heart into her work, using quiet reading time and guided writing to foster a sense of self in students left behind by a broken school system. Though Michelle loses some students to truancy and even gun violence, she is inspired by some, such as Patrick. Fifteen and in the eighth grade, Patrick begins to thrive under Michelle's exacting attention. However, after two years of teaching, Michelle feels pressure from her parents and the draw of opportunities outside the Delta and leaves Arkansas to attend law school. Then, on the eve of her law-school graduation, Michelle learns that Patrick has been jailed for murder. Feeling that she left the Delta prematurely and determined to fix her mistake, Michelle returns to Helena and resumes Patrick's education - even as he sits in a jail cell awaiting trial. Every day for the next seven months, they pore over classic novels, poems, and works of history. Little by little Patrick grows into a confident, expressive writer and a dedicated reader galvanized by the works of Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Walt Whitman, W. S. Merwin, and others. In her time reading with Patrick, Michelle is herself transformed, contending with the legacy of racism and the questions of what constitutes a "good" life and what the privileged owe to those with bleaker prospects. Reading with Patrick is an inspirational story of friendship, a coming-of-age story of both a young teacher and a student, a deeply resonant meditation on education, race, and justice in the rural South, and a love letter to literature and its power to transcend social barriers. Critic Reviews: "I delighted in this book and read it in a single weekend. Reading with Patrick is a significant work that could swell the ranks of highly motivated and qualified teachers - people who understand they are not just transferring information but transforming lives." (Bill Moyers) "In Reading with Patrick, Michelle Kuo takes on the subjects of race, privilege, and the debt that the human community owes to its most disadvantaged members with a bracing intelligence, honesty, and self-scrutiny. This is a gorgeous, urgent, and heartbreaking memoir." (Darcy Frey, senior lecturer on English, Harvard University, and author of The Last Shot) "Riveting... Reading with Patrick is an essential addition to our national conversation about institutional racism. It is also an empathic story of connection: between a dedicated teacher and her student, between history and our current times, and between literature and life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reading with Patrick Subtitle: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship Author: Michelle Kuo Narrator: Michelle Kuo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A memoir of race, inequality, and the power of literature told through the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi Delta. Recently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo arrived in the rural town of Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer, bursting with optimism and drive. But she soon encountered the jarring realities of life in one of the poorest counties in America, still disabled by the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. In this stirring memoir, Kuo, the child of Taiwanese immigrants, shares the story of her complicated but rewarding mentorship of one student, Patrick Browning, and his remarkable literary and personal awakening. Convinced she can make a difference in the lives of her teenage students, Michelle Kuo puts her heart into her work, using quiet reading time and guided writing to foster a sense of self in students left behind by a broken school system. Though Michelle loses some students to truancy and even gun violence, she is inspired by some, such as Patrick. Fifteen and in the eighth grade, Patrick begins to thrive under Michelle's exacting attention. However, after two years of teaching, Michelle feels pressure from her parents and the draw of opportunities outside the Delta and leaves Arkansas to attend law school. Then, on the eve of her law-school graduation, Michelle learns that Patrick has been jailed for murder. Feeling that she left the Delta prematurely and determined to fix her mistake, Michelle returns to Helena and resumes Patrick's education - even as he sits in a jail cell awaiting trial. Every day for the next seven months, they pore over classic novels, poems, and works of history. Little by little Patrick grows into a confident, expressive writer and a dedicated reader galvanized by the works of Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Walt Whitman, W. S. Merwin, and others. In her time reading with Patrick, Michelle is herself transformed, contending with the legacy of racism and the questions of what constitutes a "good" life and what the privileged owe to those with bleaker prospects. Reading with Patrick is an inspirational story of friendship, a coming-of-age story of both a young teacher and a student, a deeply resonant meditation on education, race, and justice in the rural South, and a love letter to literature and its power to transcend social barriers. Critic Reviews: "I delighted in this book and read it in a single weekend. Reading with Patrick is a significant work that could swell the ranks of highly motivated and qualified teachers - people who understand they are not just transferring information but transforming lives." (Bill Moyers) "In Reading with Patrick, Michelle Kuo takes on the subjects of race, privilege, and the debt that the human community owes to its most disadvantaged members with a bracing intelligence, honesty, and self-scrutiny. This is a gorgeous, urgent, and heartbreaking memoir." (Darcy Frey, senior lecturer on English, Harvard University, and author of The Last Shot) "Riveting... Reading with Patrick is an essential addition to our national conversation about institutional racism. It is also an empathic story of connection: between a dedicated teacher and her student, between history and our current times, and between literature and life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Is-There-No-Place-on-Earth-for-Me-Audiobook/B00LEU85YS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is There No Place on Earth for Me? Author: Susan Sheehan Narrator: Kaleo Griffith, Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This renowned journalist's classic Pulitzer Prize winning investigation of schizophrenia - now reissued with a new postscript - follows a flamboyant and fiercely intelligent young woman as she struggles in the throes of mental illness. "Sylvia Frumkin" was born in 1948 and began showing signs of schizophrenia in her teens. She spent the next seventeen years in and out of mental institutions. In 1978, reporter Susan Sheehan took an interest in her and, for more than two years, became immersed in her life: Talking with her, listening to her monologues, sitting in on consultations with doctors - even, for a period, sleeping in the bed next to her in a psychiatric center. With Sheehan, we become witness to Sylvia's plight: Her psychotic episodes, the medical struggle to control her symptoms, and the overburdened hospitals that, more often than not, she was obliged to call home. The resulting book, first published in 1982, was hailed as an extraordinary achievement: Harrowing, humanizing, moving, and bitingly funny. Now, some two decades later, Is There No Place on Earth for Me continues to set the standard for accounts of mental illness. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Sheehan) Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:11:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Is-There-No-Place-on-Earth-for-Me-Audiobook/B00LEU85YS thebookvoice.com 13:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is There No Place on Earth for Me? Author: Susan Sheehan Narrator: Kaleo Griffith, Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This renowned journalist's classic Pulitzer Prize winning investigation of schizophrenia - now reissued with a new postscript - follows a flamboyant and fiercely intelligent young woman as she struggles in the throes of mental illness. "Sylvia Frumkin" was born in 1948 and began showing signs of schizophrenia in her teens. She spent the next seventeen years in and out of mental institutions. In 1978, reporter Susan Sheehan took an interest in her and, for more than two years, became immersed in her life: Talking with her, listening to her monologues, sitting in on consultations with doctors - even, for a period, sleeping in the bed next to her in a psychiatric center. With Sheehan, we become witness to Sylvia's plight: Her psychotic episodes, the medical struggle to control her symptoms, and the overburdened hospitals that, more often than not, she was obliged to call home. The resulting book, first published in 1982, was hailed as an extraordinary achievement: Harrowing, humanizing, moving, and bitingly funny. Now, some two decades later, Is There No Place on Earth for Me continues to set the standard for accounts of mental illness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is There No Place on Earth for Me? Author: Susan Sheehan Narrator: Kaleo Griffith, Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This renowned journalist's classic Pulitzer Prize winning investigation of schizophrenia - now reissued with a new postscript - follows a flamboyant and fiercely intelligent young woman as she struggles in the throes of mental illness. "Sylvia Frumkin" was born in 1948 and began showing signs of schizophrenia in her teens. She spent the next seventeen years in and out of mental institutions. In 1978, reporter Susan Sheehan took an interest in her and, for more than two years, became immersed in her life: Talking with her, listening to her monologues, sitting in on consultations with doctors - even, for a period, sleeping in the bed next to her in a psychiatric center. With Sheehan, we become witness to Sylvia's plight: Her psychotic episodes, the medical struggle to control her symptoms, and the overburdened hospitals that, more often than not, she was obliged to call home. The resulting book, first published in 1982, was hailed as an extraordinary achievement: Harrowing, humanizing, moving, and bitingly funny. Now, some two decades later, Is There No Place on Earth for Me continues to set the standard for accounts of mental illness. Members Reviews: Great book too long Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes it was for the most part. Very interesting. Would you recommend Is There No Place on Earth for Me? to your friends? Why or why not? Probably depending on the friend Which scene was your favorite? My favorite were when Sylvia seemed very "normal". She was extremely bright. Could you see Is There No Place on Earth for Me? being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Can't stand this question Any additional comments? While this is a great book, it could have been much shorter. Way too much repetition. Also, her family was horrible to her! I'm sure it had to be extremely difficult for them, but the comments they'd make to Sylvia were just cruel. Sad But True What made the experience of listening to Is There No Place on Earth for Me? the most enjoyable? I found the author's understanding of the mental health system for young people in America very enlightening. I was amazed by the number of drugs tried by sufferers of mental illnesses and the fact that Drs. do not understand how the drugs effect each patient differently. This is an eye opening study of painful life one human who tried hard to fit in but could never please herself or others. She was a lost soul who kept searching for the cure to her diseased brain. What did you like best about this story? I like the fact that her sister stood by her through out her illness and tried to understand and love her in spite of her strange, childish, and often violent behavior. Have you listened to any of Kaleo Griffith and Kate Reading s other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listen to Kate Reading before and I think she is a very good reader. She did an outstanding job conveying the pain of the main character of this biographical study of a mentally ill young American. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I wanted to learn if the Drs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-Is-Not-an-Accident-Audiobook/B01I03EY64 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not an Accident Subtitle: A Memoir of Reinvention Author: Jay Williams Narrator: Jay Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like millions of kids before him, Jay Williams used to pretend he was making the game-winning shot while playing basketball in his Plainfield, New Jersey, backyard. Unlike almost all of those other kids, he kept right on making shots until he became an NCAA champion and two-time national player of the year at Duke and the number-two overall NBA draft pick in 2002. But after just one season with the Chicago Bulls, a team starved for a new messiah since Michael Jordan's retirement, Williams destroyed his career when he suffered a horrific motorcycle accident. In an instant, the man with as fast a first step as any point guard in history could no longer do anything for himself, including walk. In Life Is Not an Accident, Jay Williams shares his story - both heartbreaking and uplifting - of being a young man trying to wrest control of his life from his overinvolved parents, from the pleasures and perils of fame and money, and from the near-fatal mistake that threatened to define him. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Williams) Wed, 06 Jul 2016 21:50:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-Is-Not-an-Accident-Audiobook/B01I03EY64 thebookvoice.com 06:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not an Accident Subtitle: A Memoir of Reinvention Author: Jay Williams Narrator: Jay Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like millions of kids before him, Jay Williams used to pretend he was making the game-winning shot while playing basketball in his Plainfield, New Jersey, backyard. Unlike almost all of those other kids, he kept right on making shots until he became an NCAA champion and two-time national player of the year at Duke and the number-two overall NBA draft pick in 2002. But after just one season with the Chicago Bulls, a team starved for a new messiah since Michael Jordan's retirement, Williams destroyed his career when he suffered a horrific motorcycle accident. In an instant, the man with as fast a first step as any point guard in history could no longer do anything for himself, including walk. In Life Is Not an Accident, Jay Williams shares his story - both heartbreaking and uplifting - of being a young man trying to wrest control of his life from his overinvolved parents, from the pleasures and perils of fame and money, and from the near-fatal mistake that threatened to define him. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Is Not an Accident Subtitle: A Memoir of Reinvention Author: Jay Williams Narrator: Jay Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like millions of kids before him, Jay Williams used to pretend he was making the game-winning shot while playing basketball in his Plainfield, New Jersey, backyard. Unlike almost all of those other kids, he kept right on making shots until he became an NCAA champion and two-time national player of the year at Duke and the number-two overall NBA draft pick in 2002. But after just one season with the Chicago Bulls, a team starved for a new messiah since Michael Jordan's retirement, Williams destroyed his career when he suffered a horrific motorcycle accident. In an instant, the man with as fast a first step as any point guard in history could no longer do anything for himself, including walk. In Life Is Not an Accident, Jay Williams shares his story - both heartbreaking and uplifting - of being a young man trying to wrest control of his life from his overinvolved parents, from the pleasures and perils of fame and money, and from the near-fatal mistake that threatened to define him. Members Reviews: Taking ownership of mistakes I had the opportunity to meet Jay and hear him tell a small portion of his story at a conference in Pebble Beach. It inspired me to buy the audible version of his book. It had to have been hard to expose himself to relive these events in telling his story and the raw emotion plays through in the audible version. It was one of those books that I wanted to keep listening to every chance I got. Powerful message for young people. You will root for Jay's star to continue to rise after finishing this book. Great listen but no surprises Decent memoir about a life around basketball. A familiar story if you have followed Williams's career much. Was hoping for more insight into why/how he was able to get his life back on track better than many "fallen" athletes, but his transitions all come off as simple/immediate. Not the best performance (reading) but is good to be done by author. Basketball story @ its best I'm glad that I've picked up this book for reading/listening. Usually I'm not a big fan of autobiographical books but for some reason this one made a cut to my library... and I'm happy for it. Such a powerful story about climbing the mountain, falling down, and climbing to the top yet again. A lot of life messages for all folks. Especially valuable book for everyone involved in basketball: players, parents, coaches, and administrators. Would make it a mandatory reading for all NBA rookies... before signing the contract :) great book! great book! dont hesitate to buy this book. I recommend it to you. buy it. Captivating Shout out to the author for an outstanding job! phew, this book is screenplay worthy! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wish-You-Happy-Forever-Audiobook/B00KHYVGBG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wish You Happy Forever Subtitle: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains Author: Jenny Bowen Narrator: Jenny Bowen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After reading an article about the thousands of baby girls languishing in Chinese orphanages, Bowen and her husband adopted a little girl from China and brought her home to Los Angeles, not out of a need to build a family but rather a commitment to save one child. A year later, as she watched her new daughter play in the grass with her friends, thriving in an environment where she knew she was loved, Bowen was overcome with a desire to help the children that she could not bring home. That very day she created Half the Sky Foundation, an organization conceived to bring love into the life of every orphan in China and one that has actually managed to fulfill its promise. In Wish You Happy Forever , a fish-out-of-water tale like no other, Bowen relates her struggle to bring the concept of "child nurture and responsive care" to bemused Chinese bureaucrats and how she's actually succeeding. Five years after Half the Sky's first orphanage program opened, government officials began to mention child welfare and nurturing care in public speeches. And, in 2011, at China's Great Hall of the People, Half the Sky and its government partners celebrated the launch of The Rainbow Program, a groundbreaking initiative to change the face of orphan care by training every child welfare worker in the country. Thanks to Bowen's relentless perseverance through heartbreak and a dose of humor, Half the Sky's goal to bring love the lives of forgotten children comes ever closer. To this day, Bowen is the only Westerner working with the Chinese government to transform its entire child welfare system from the inside, and Half the Sky, with 52 children's centers throughout the country, has helped more than 100,000 children. Bowen's beautifully written memoir, Wish You Happy Forever, teaches us that saving a child's life can transcend language and cultural barriers, and that, above all else, a determined dreamer with a loving presence speaks at the greatest volume. Critic Reviews: "Both heartrending and victoriously uplifting, Wish You Happy Forever provides the backdrop on the lives of thousands of orphan girls and their foster grandmothers, teachers, volunteers, donors, and the ever-grateful adoptive parents. This is a must read for lessons on compassion, persistence, and true love." (Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jenny Bowen) Fri, 30 May 2014 07:51:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wish-You-Happy-Forever-Audiobook/B00KHYVGBG thebookvoice.com 08:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wish You Happy Forever Subtitle: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains Author: Jenny Bowen Narrator: Jenny Bowen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After reading an article about the thousands of baby girls languishing in Chinese orphanages, Bowen and her husband adopted a little girl from China and brought her home to Los Angeles, not out of a need to build a family but rather a commitment to save one child. A year later, as she watched her new daughter play in the grass with her friends, thriving in an environment where she knew she was loved, Bowen was overcome with a desire to help the children that she could not bring home. That very day she created Half the Sky Foundation, an organization conceived to bring love into the life of every orphan in China and one that has actually managed to fulfill its promise. In Wish You Happy Forever , a fish-out-of-water tale like no other, Bowen relates her struggle to bring the concept of "child nurture and responsive care" to bemused Chinese bureaucrats and how she's actually succeeding. Five years after Half the Sky's first orphanage program opened, government officials began to mention child welfare and nurturing care in public speeches. And, in 2011, at China's Great Hall of the People, Half the Sky and its government partners celebrated the launch of The Rainbow Program, a groundbreaking initiative to change the face of orphan care by training every child welfare worker in the country. Thanks to Bowen's relentless perseverance through heartbreak and a dose of humor, Half the Sky's goal to bring love the lives of forgotten children comes ever closer. To this day, Bowen is the only Westerner working with the Chinese government to transform its entire child welfare system from the inside, and Half the Sky, with 52 children's centers throughout the country, has helped more than 100,000 children. Bowen's beautifully written memoir, Wish You Happy Forever, teaches us that saving a child's life can transcend language and cultural barriers, and that, above all else, a determined dreamer with a loving presence speaks at the greatest volume. Critic Reviews: "Both heartrending and victoriously uplifting, Wish You Happy Forever provides the backdrop on the lives of thousands of orphan girls and their foster grandmothers, teachers, volunteers, donors, and the ever-grateful adoptive parents. This is a must read for lessons on compassion, persistence, and true love." (Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wish You Happy Forever Subtitle: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains Author: Jenny Bowen Narrator: Jenny Bowen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: After reading an article about the thousands of baby girls languishing in Chinese orphanages, Bowen and her husband adopted a little girl from China and brought her home to Los Angeles, not out of a need to build a family but rather a commitment to save one child. A year later, as she watched her new daughter play in the grass with her friends, thriving in an environment where she knew she was loved, Bowen was overcome with a desire to help the children that she could not bring home. That very day she created Half the Sky Foundation, an organization conceived to bring love into the life of every orphan in China and one that has actually managed to fulfill its promise. In Wish You Happy Forever , a fish-out-of-water tale like no other, Bowen relates her struggle to bring the concept of "child nurture and responsive care" to bemused Chinese bureaucrats and how she's actually succeeding. Five years after Half the Sky's first orphanage program opened, government officials began to mention child welfare and nurturing care in public speeches. And, in 2011, at China's Great Hall of the People, Half the Sky and its government partners celebrated the launch of The Rainbow Program, a groundbreaking initiative to change the face of orphan care by training every child welfare worker in the country. Thanks to Bowen's relentless perseverance through heartbreak and a dose of humor, Half the Sky's goal to bring love the lives of forgotten children comes ever closer. To this day, Bowen is the only Westerner working with the Chinese government to transform its entire child welfare system from the inside, and Half the Sky, with 52 children's centers throughout the country, has helped more than 100,000 children. Bowen's beautifully written memoir, Wish You Happy Forever, teaches us that saving a child's life can transcend language and cultural barriers, and that, above all else, a determined dreamer with a loving presence speaks at the greatest volume. Critic Reviews: "Both heartrending and victoriously uplifting, Wish You Happy Forever provides the backdrop on the lives of thousands of orphan girls and their foster grandmothers, teachers, volunteers, donors, and the ever-grateful adoptive parents. This is a must read for lessons on compassion, persistence, and true love." (Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club) Members Reviews: Powerful story of one woman making a difference Would you consider the audio edition of Wish You Happy Forever to be better than the print version? I think so. Jenny Bowen reads this book herself, which - though unpolished - is a fine narration. Who was your favorite character and why? Jenny, many of the half the Sky volunteers, and all those both in America and China who helped with Half the Sky Any additional comments? This book is tragic, uplifting and inspirational. Jenny and her husband adopted two Chinese girls and took in others, as well as spearheaded a movement that impacts many children in institutionalized care. it is hard to read in places, especially considering the malnutrition and lack of care due to immense overcrowding and poor training in Chinese orphanages. I will read this book again. Well done! Fascinating and powerful story Very interesting story about a courageous woman acting on her dreams to help people. The story is very eye-opening. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Primates-Memoir-Audiobook/B00H3OUGE6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Primate's Memoir Subtitle: A Neuroscientists Unconventional Life Among the Baboons Author: Robert M. Sapolsky Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 586 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead, I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla," writes Robert Sapolsky in this witty and riveting chronicle of a scientist's coming-of-age in remote Africa. An exhilarating account of Sapolsky's twenty-one-year study of a troop of rambunctious baboons in Kenya, A Primate's Memoir interweaves serious scientific observations with wry commentary about the challenges and pleasures of living in the wilds of the Serengeti-for man and beast alike. Over two decades, Sapolsky survives culinary atrocities, gunpoint encounters, and a surreal kidnapping, while witnessing the encroachment of the tourist mentality on the farthest vestiges of unspoiled Africa. As he conducts unprecedented physiological research on wild primates, he becomes ever more enamored of his subjects - unique and compelling characters in their own right - and he returns to them summer after summer, until tragedy finally prevents him. By turns hilarious and poignant, A Primate's Memoir is a magnum opus from one of our foremost science writers. Critic Reviews: "Filled with cynicism and awe, passion and humor, this memoir is both an absorbing account of a young man's growing maturity and a tribute to the continent that, despite its troubles and extremes, held him in its thrall." (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) "Mike Chamberlain narrates this work by primatologist Robert M. Sapolsky, who went to Kenya to study baboons. Chamberlain's lively, bemused tone communicates Sapolsky's down-to-earth approach and sense of humor. Sapolsky's writing is eminently approachable for the layperson, and the listener soon begins to feel acquainted with the various baboons in the troop and to see certain similarities between their behavior and those of the human world. Through the amusing moments and the trials and tribulations, Chamberlain's energetic narration provides a great complement to the author's quirky personality." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert M. Sapolsky) Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:22:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Primates-Memoir-Audiobook/B00H3OUGE6 thebookvoice.com 14:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Primate's Memoir Subtitle: A Neuroscientists Unconventional Life Among the Baboons Author: Robert M. Sapolsky Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 586 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead, I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla," writes Robert Sapolsky in this witty and riveting chronicle of a scientist's coming-of-age in remote Africa. An exhilarating account of Sapolsky's twenty-one-year study of a troop of rambunctious baboons in Kenya, A Primate's Memoir interweaves serious scientific observations with wry commentary about the challenges and pleasures of living in the wilds of the Serengeti-for man and beast alike. Over two decades, Sapolsky survives culinary atrocities, gunpoint encounters, and a surreal kidnapping, while witnessing the encroachment of the tourist mentality on the farthest vestiges of unspoiled Africa. As he conducts unprecedented physiological research on wild primates, he becomes ever more enamored of his subjects - unique and compelling characters in their own right - and he returns to them summer after summer, until tragedy finally prevents him. By turns hilarious and poignant, A Primate's Memoir is a magnum opus from one of our foremost science writers. Critic Reviews: "Filled with cynicism and awe, passion and humor, this memoir is both an absorbing account of a young man's growing maturity and a tribute to the continent that, despite its troubles and extremes, held him in its thrall." (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) "Mike Chamberlain narrates this work by primatologist Robert M. Sapolsky, who went to Kenya to study baboons. Chamberlain's lively, bemused tone communicates Sapolsky's down-to-earth approach and sense of humor. Sapolsky's writing is eminently approachable for the layperson, and the listener soon begins to feel acquainted with the various baboons in the troop and to see certain similarities between their behavior and those of the human world. Through the amusing moments and the trials and tribulations, Chamberlain's energetic narration provides a great complement to the author's quirky personality." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Primate's Memoir Subtitle: A Neuroscientists Unconventional Life Among the Baboons Author: Robert M. Sapolsky Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 586 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead, I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla," writes Robert Sapolsky in this witty and riveting chronicle of a scientist's coming-of-age in remote Africa. An exhilarating account of Sapolsky's twenty-one-year study of a troop of rambunctious baboons in Kenya, A Primate's Memoir interweaves serious scientific observations with wry commentary about the challenges and pleasures of living in the wilds of the Serengeti-for man and beast alike. Over two decades, Sapolsky survives culinary atrocities, gunpoint encounters, and a surreal kidnapping, while witnessing the encroachment of the tourist mentality on the farthest vestiges of unspoiled Africa. As he conducts unprecedented physiological research on wild primates, he becomes ever more enamored of his subjects - unique and compelling characters in their own right - and he returns to them summer after summer, until tragedy finally prevents him. By turns hilarious and poignant, A Primate's Memoir is a magnum opus from one of our foremost science writers. Critic Reviews: "Filled with cynicism and awe, passion and humor, this memoir is both an absorbing account of a young man's growing maturity and a tribute to the continent that, despite its troubles and extremes, held him in its thrall." (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) "Mike Chamberlain narrates this work by primatologist Robert M. Sapolsky, who went to Kenya to study baboons. Chamberlain's lively, bemused tone communicates Sapolsky's down-to-earth approach and sense of humor. Sapolsky's writing is eminently approachable for the layperson, and the listener soon begins to feel acquainted with the various baboons in the troop and to see certain similarities between their behavior and those of the human world. Through the amusing moments and the trials and tribulations, Chamberlain's energetic narration provides a great complement to the author's quirky personality." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: One of the best books I've ever read. I admit I went in biased having watched all his youtube lectures and read his other books, but this book was so satisfying as a narrative and so beautifully written, I'm having trouble recalling when I've ever enjoyed a book so much. "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to mind as a perfect piece of literature. This book is so close, I'll probably think of it as my second all time favourite from now on. The only thing that would have made it better for me would be to have it read by Sapolsky. But the narration was good anyway. Compelling, humane, intelligent This book, part memoir, part science, part philosophy, touched me deeply and taught me much about the tragicomedy of primate lives. A Personal Memoir of the life of a researcher I had heard lectures by Robert Sapolsky on the internet and was expecting this to be a more in depth science discussion along with some personal experiences. It turned out to be a memoir of his personal experiences in Africa. His experiences are of two cultures - one human and one Baboon. At first I was a little disappointed in that there was little scientific discussion of his research. Secondly I didn't like the reader and the writing was odd to say the least. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-White-House-Boys-Audiobook/B0036G3EPI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White House Boys Subtitle: An American Tragedy Author: Roger Dean Kiser Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than 30 unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution. Investigations into the unmarked graves have compelled many grown men to come forward and share their stories of the abuses they endured and the atrocities they witnessed in the 1950s and 1960s at the institution. The White House Boys: An American Tragedy is the true story of the horrors recalled by Roger Dean Kiser, one of the boys incarcerated at the facility in the late fifties for the crime of being a confused, unwanted, and wayward child. In a style reminiscent of the works of Mark Twain, Kiser recollects the horrifying verbal, sexual, and physical abuse he and other innocent young boys endured at the hands of their "caretakers." Questions remain unanswered and theories abound, but Roger and the other White House Boys are determined to learn the truth and see justice served. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Dean Kiser) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:32:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-White-House-Boys-Audiobook/B0036G3EPI thebookvoice.com 02:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White House Boys Subtitle: An American Tragedy Author: Roger Dean Kiser Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than 30 unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution. Investigations into the unmarked graves have compelled many grown men to come forward and share their stories of the abuses they endured and the atrocities they witnessed in the 1950s and 1960s at the institution. The White House Boys: An American Tragedy is the true story of the horrors recalled by Roger Dean Kiser, one of the boys incarcerated at the facility in the late fifties for the crime of being a confused, unwanted, and wayward child. In a style reminiscent of the works of Mark Twain, Kiser recollects the horrifying verbal, sexual, and physical abuse he and other innocent young boys endured at the hands of their "caretakers." Questions remain unanswered and theories abound, but Roger and the other White House Boys are determined to learn the truth and see justice served. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White House Boys Subtitle: An American Tragedy Author: Roger Dean Kiser Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than 30 unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution. Investigations into the unmarked graves have compelled many grown men to come forward and share their stories of the abuses they endured and the atrocities they witnessed in the 1950s and 1960s at the institution. The White House Boys: An American Tragedy is the true story of the horrors recalled by Roger Dean Kiser, one of the boys incarcerated at the facility in the late fifties for the crime of being a confused, unwanted, and wayward child. In a style reminiscent of the works of Mark Twain, Kiser recollects the horrifying verbal, sexual, and physical abuse he and other innocent young boys endured at the hands of their "caretakers." Questions remain unanswered and theories abound, but Roger and the other White House Boys are determined to learn the truth and see justice served. Members Reviews: Tough. Brutal. Realistic. Vivid If you could sum up The White House Boys in three words, what would they be? Painful. Hard. Sad. What did you like best about this story? I am a child advocate and began my (volunteer) work with children of abuse/neglect in the early 1970s (and still do); a number of my cases involved children that were beaten to death and dealing with siblings that survived. The heartache and struggles that are carried from one generation to the next. Often detachment is the only way to survive. This story is very real and I can see how such facilities could have been in many other states (and countries). It is a wonder that Roger Dean Kiser was even able to relive and go through such brutality and was able to tell about it. It had to be tough just to reduce all of this pain to a book. I am proud of him. What does T. Ryder Smith bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Good telling. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I couldn't take all the reality in one sitting. I had to space it out because of the vivid brutality. Even with my personal experience with children (now adults), it was hard. But, a story that needed to be told. There are more stories out there. But, this kind of story takes a lot of courage. Any additional comments? Thank you Roger Dean Kiser. You are a testiment to the survival and you may help other children. Tragic Astonished that so many boys endured this horrific brutality. Roger is very brave for sharing with us his life and I am deeply affected by this tragedy. I wish I could have saved them. These boys deserve more than an apology, they deserve justice. A must for anyone who interacts with another human Amazingly, Mr. Kiser, vividly and objectively shares his story as a ward of the state. Very touching Hard to listen to but so glad he could help others by telling his story. Wow This one is hard to review. Not a pleasant story. A lot of violence. I've read tons of true crime but never handle it well when the victims are kids, so this one was a challenge. Although the story was rough to get through, I'm so glad the author told a story that needed to be told. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Autumn-Audiobook/B073K2HFRT Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autumn Author: Karl Ove Knausgaard Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of the monumental My Struggle series, Karl Ove Knausgaard, one of the masters of contemporary literature and a genius of observation and introspection, comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons. August 28. Now, as I write this, you know nothing about anything, about what awaits you, the kind of world you will be born into. And I know nothing about you. I want to show you our world as it is now: the door, the floor, the water tap and the sink, the garden chair close to the wall beneath the kitchen window, the sun, the water, the trees. You will come to see it in your own way, you will experience things for yourself and live a life of your own, so of course it is primarily for my own sake that I am doing this: Showing you the world, little one, makes my life worth living. Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and mesmerizing intensity that have become his trademark. He describes with acute sensitivity daily life with his wife and children in rural Sweden, drawing upon memories of his own childhood to give an inimitably tender perspective on the precious and unique bond between parent and child. The sun, wasps, jellyfish, eyes, lice - the stuff of everyday life is the fodder for his art. Nothing is too small or too vast to escape his attention. This book is a personal encyclopedia on everything from chewing gum to the stars. Through close observation of the objects and phenomena around him, Knausgaard shows us how vast, unknowable, and wondrous the world is. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karl Ove Knausgaard) Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:60:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Autumn-Audiobook/B073K2HFRT thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autumn Author: Karl Ove Knausgaard Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of the monumental My Struggle series, Karl Ove Knausgaard, one of the masters of contemporary literature and a genius of observation and introspection, comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons. August 28. Now, as I write this, you know nothing about anything, about what awaits you, the kind of world you will be born into. And I know nothing about you. I want to show you our world as it is now: the door, the floor, the water tap and the sink, the garden chair close to the wall beneath the kitchen window, the sun, the water, the trees. You will come to see it in your own way, you will experience things for yourself and live a life of your own, so of course it is primarily for my own sake that I am doing this: Showing you the world, little one, makes my life worth living. Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and mesmerizing intensity that have become his trademark. He describes with acute sensitivity daily life with his wife and children in rural Sweden, drawing upon memories of his own childhood to give an inimitably tender perspective on the precious and unique bond between parent and child. The sun, wasps, jellyfish, eyes, lice - the stuff of everyday life is the fodder for his art. Nothing is too small or too vast to escape his attention. This book is a personal encyclopedia on everything from chewing gum to the stars. Through close observation of the objects and phenomena around him, Knausgaard shows us how vast, unknowable, and wondrous the world is. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autumn Author: Karl Ove Knausgaard Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the author of the monumental My Struggle series, Karl Ove Knausgaard, one of the masters of contemporary literature and a genius of observation and introspection, comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons. August 28. Now, as I write this, you know nothing about anything, about what awaits you, the kind of world you will be born into. And I know nothing about you. I want to show you our world as it is now: the door, the floor, the water tap and the sink, the garden chair close to the wall beneath the kitchen window, the sun, the water, the trees. You will come to see it in your own way, you will experience things for yourself and live a life of your own, so of course it is primarily for my own sake that I am doing this: Showing you the world, little one, makes my life worth living. Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and mesmerizing intensity that have become his trademark. He describes with acute sensitivity daily life with his wife and children in rural Sweden, drawing upon memories of his own childhood to give an inimitably tender perspective on the precious and unique bond between parent and child. The sun, wasps, jellyfish, eyes, lice - the stuff of everyday life is the fodder for his art. Nothing is too small or too vast to escape his attention. This book is a personal encyclopedia on everything from chewing gum to the stars. Through close observation of the objects and phenomena around him, Knausgaard shows us how vast, unknowable, and wondrous the world is. Members Reviews: Vignettes for an Unborn Daughter "the form should shape the text but not be conspicuous in itself, what matters are the emotions and thoughts it evokes, while the text itself, to those who discern it, should be as cold and clear as glass." -- Karl Ove Knausgrd, Autumn Knausgrd has published a beautiful (both the HB Penguin press printing and the writing) book. Obviously, one of four. Why start in Autumn? Why not. I'm not sure if this was an idea that came to him one summer and so the obvious time to start was the beginning of the next season. Who knows. But the structure is relatively (and seductively) simple. Knausgrd writes every day for three months on a variety of subjects, for example: Piss War Labia Twilight Forgiveness August Sander Buttons Pain These subjects range from specific items or people to general abstractions. These vignettes are the subject. The organizational principle is Knausgrd's desire to transmit information, knowledge, a sense of place and understanding to his unborn daughter (his fourth child?). Therefore, each month (September, October, November) also begins with a "Letter to an Unborn Daughter". He wants to show his embryonic child the world as it is now. He wants to describe the beauty, the banality, the NOW. Like his previous "novels" Knausgrd world centers on his family. But where his My Struggle cycle began with his father's death and was primarily concerned with history (fictionalized or not), his Seasons cycle (at least so far) seems to be grounded in the present or the future. It is interesting that this cycle starts with the promise of a birth. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Good-to-Go-Audiobook/B00P1NCF6S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Good to Go Subtitle: The Life and times of a Decorated Member of the U.S. Navy's Elite Seal Team Two Author: Harry Constance, Randall Fuerst Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the mid-1960s, Harry Constance made a life-altering journey that led him out of Texas and into the jungles of Vietnam. As a young naval officer, he went from UDT training to the U.S. Navy's newly formed SEAL Team Two, then straight into furious action. By 1970, he was already the veteran of 300 combat missions and the recipient of 32 military citations, including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Good to Go is Constance's powerful, firsthand account of his three tours of duty as a member of America's most elite, razor-sharp stealth fighting force. It is a breathtaking memoir of harrowing missions and covert special-ops - from the floodplains of the Mekong Delta to the beaches of the South China Sea - that places the listener in the center of bloody ambushes and devastating firefights. But Constance's extraordinary adventure goes even farther - beyond 'Nam - as we accompany Constance and the SEALs on astonishing missions to some of the world's most dangerous hot-spots and experience close-up the courage, dedication, and unparalleled skill that made the U.S. Navy SEALs legendary. Critic Reviews: "[Harold Constance] tells his story in page-turning style that is as engrossing as any adventure tale." ( Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harry Constance) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:25:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Good-to-Go-Audiobook/B00P1NCF6S thebookvoice.com 15:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Good to Go Subtitle: The Life and times of a Decorated Member of the U.S. Navy's Elite Seal Team Two Author: Harry Constance, Randall Fuerst Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the mid-1960s, Harry Constance made a life-altering journey that led him out of Texas and into the jungles of Vietnam. As a young naval officer, he went from UDT training to the U.S. Navy's newly formed SEAL Team Two, then straight into furious action. By 1970, he was already the veteran of 300 combat missions and the recipient of 32 military citations, including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Good to Go is Constance's powerful, firsthand account of his three tours of duty as a member of America's most elite, razor-sharp stealth fighting force. It is a breathtaking memoir of harrowing missions and covert special-ops - from the floodplains of the Mekong Delta to the beaches of the South China Sea - that places the listener in the center of bloody ambushes and devastating firefights. But Constance's extraordinary adventure goes even farther - beyond 'Nam - as we accompany Constance and the SEALs on astonishing missions to some of the world's most dangerous hot-spots and experience close-up the courage, dedication, and unparalleled skill that made the U.S. Navy SEALs legendary. Critic Reviews: "[Harold Constance] tells his story in page-turning style that is as engrossing as any adventure tale." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Good to Go Subtitle: The Life and times of a Decorated Member of the U.S. Navy's Elite Seal Team Two Author: Harry Constance, Randall Fuerst Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In the mid-1960s, Harry Constance made a life-altering journey that led him out of Texas and into the jungles of Vietnam. As a young naval officer, he went from UDT training to the U.S. Navy's newly formed SEAL Team Two, then straight into furious action. By 1970, he was already the veteran of 300 combat missions and the recipient of 32 military citations, including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Good to Go is Constance's powerful, firsthand account of his three tours of duty as a member of America's most elite, razor-sharp stealth fighting force. It is a breathtaking memoir of harrowing missions and covert special-ops - from the floodplains of the Mekong Delta to the beaches of the South China Sea - that places the listener in the center of bloody ambushes and devastating firefights. But Constance's extraordinary adventure goes even farther - beyond 'Nam - as we accompany Constance and the SEALs on astonishing missions to some of the world's most dangerous hot-spots and experience close-up the courage, dedication, and unparalleled skill that made the U.S. Navy SEALs legendary. Critic Reviews: "[Harold Constance] tells his story in page-turning style that is as engrossing as any adventure tale." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Unfortunately this book was not "Good to Go" Oh man, I had to stop listening after 3hrs - couldn't waste any more time. The story reads like a G rated, fiction novel. I never connected emotionally to the characters, maybe due to the narration. The narrator was a cross between Maxwell Smart and a newscaster. The language used did not fit the situation....no seasoned warrior in 1967 would say things like "Things are really dicked up", "I shot nine guys", "there are pissed off people in the tree line". They dropped f-bombs in war and said crude things...they called the enemy gooks. Somebody edited to the point of political correctness. I just finished Dead Center by Ed Kruger and was hoping for a similar, visceral, emotional experience. A book that easily transports the reader/listener into the story. One I didn't want to end...the narration was unbelievable. A truly exceptional read. Sad it's over I would suggest this to anyone who is a fan of the military memoir genre . This book covers the most amazing story I have read yet . It pulls you in at every turn and does not like go even after it's finished. It shows you how exceptional one soldier and his effect can be. It is also an uplifting story teaching how much perserverence can really get us through. Such a Wonderful Listen, Don't Pass This One Up The Vietnam mantra was that the body count was the measure of success, that was when Harry Constance did his first and second tour in Vietnam. Harry went back to Vietnam for his third tour but the war had become a political quagmire whereby Harry and his best friend, Gallagher, were unable to fight a war to win. The Tete Offensive was initiated by the NV during the most celebrated day of Vietnam, Tete which could be compared to Christmas Day in the US. There had been a truce between the NV and the SV. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Gifted-Hands-The-Ben-Carson-Story-Audiobook/B005MKCBHI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Author: Ben Carson M.D., Cecil Murphey Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 751 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twenty-two hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate. Carson pioneered again in a rare procedure known as hemispherectomy, giving children without hope a second chance at life through a daring operation in which he literally removed one half of their brain. But such breakthroughs aren't unusual for Ben Carson. He's been beating the odds since he was a child. Raised in inner-city Detroit by a mother with a third-grade education, Ben lacked motivation. He had terrible grades. And a pathological temper threatened to put him in jail. But Sonya Carson convinced her son that he could make something of his life, even though everything around him said otherwise. Trust in God, a relentless belief in his own capabilities, and sheer determination catapulted Ben from failing grades to the top of his class - and beyond to a Yale scholarship, the University of Michigan Medical School, and finally, at age 33, to the directorship of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Today, Dr. Ben Carson holds 20 honorary doctorates and is the possessor of a long string of honors and awards, including the Horatio Alger Award, induction into the "Great Blacks in Wax" Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and an invitation as Keynote Speaker at the 1997 President's National Prayer Breakfast. Gifted Hands is the riveting story of one man's secret for success, tested against daunting odds and driven by an incredible mindset that dares to take risks. This inspiring autobiography takes you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world - and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others. Through it all shines a humility, quick wit, and down-to-earth style that make this book one you won't easily forget. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Carson M.D.) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:08:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Gifted-Hands-The-Ben-Carson-Story-Audiobook/B005MKCBHI thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Author: Ben Carson M.D., Cecil Murphey Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 751 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twenty-two hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate. Carson pioneered again in a rare procedure known as hemispherectomy, giving children without hope a second chance at life through a daring operation in which he literally removed one half of their brain. But such breakthroughs aren't unusual for Ben Carson. He's been beating the odds since he was a child. Raised in inner-city Detroit by a mother with a third-grade education, Ben lacked motivation. He had terrible grades. And a pathological temper threatened to put him in jail. But Sonya Carson convinced her son that he could make something of his life, even though everything around him said otherwise. Trust in God, a relentless belief in his own capabilities, and sheer determination catapulted Ben from failing grades to the top of his class - and beyond to a Yale scholarship, the University of Michigan Medical School, and finally, at age 33, to the directorship of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Today, Dr. Ben Carson holds 20 honorary doctorates and is the possessor of a long string of honors and awards, including the Horatio Alger Award, induction into the "Great Blacks in Wax" Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and an invitation as Keynote Speaker at the 1997 President's National Prayer Breakfast. Gifted Hands is the riveting story of one man's secret for success, tested against daunting odds and driven by an incredible mindset that dares to take risks. This inspiring autobiography takes you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world - and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others. Through it all shines a humility, quick wit, and down-to-earth style that make this book one you won't easily forget. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Author: Ben Carson M.D., Cecil Murphey Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 751 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twenty-two hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate. Carson pioneered again in a rare procedure known as hemispherectomy, giving children without hope a second chance at life through a daring operation in which he literally removed one half of their brain. But such breakthroughs aren't unusual for Ben Carson. He's been beating the odds since he was a child. Raised in inner-city Detroit by a mother with a third-grade education, Ben lacked motivation. He had terrible grades. And a pathological temper threatened to put him in jail. But Sonya Carson convinced her son that he could make something of his life, even though everything around him said otherwise. Trust in God, a relentless belief in his own capabilities, and sheer determination catapulted Ben from failing grades to the top of his class - and beyond to a Yale scholarship, the University of Michigan Medical School, and finally, at age 33, to the directorship of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Today, Dr. Ben Carson holds 20 honorary doctorates and is the possessor of a long string of honors and awards, including the Horatio Alger Award, induction into the "Great Blacks in Wax" Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and an invitation as Keynote Speaker at the 1997 President's National Prayer Breakfast. Gifted Hands is the riveting story of one man's secret for success, tested against daunting odds and driven by an incredible mindset that dares to take risks. This inspiring autobiography takes you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world - and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others. Through it all shines a humility, quick wit, and down-to-earth style that make this book one you won't easily forget. Members Reviews: Absolutely inspiring! Any additional comments? My book club selected this book and at first look I was going to skip it. I would have missed out. Dion Graham's pleasant voice brings you through Ben Carson's amazing life, from a struggling black kid in Detroit, raised by a single mom, through his college years, how he chose his profession as a pediatric neurosurgeon, internship, residency, etc. I'm most impressed with how he turned to God in times of trial, and gives the credit to God for who he has become and the things he's been able to do in his life. Like I said, I didn't want to read it at first, and the first few chapters he did sound like a bragger at times. However, his mom Was pretty amazing, and it's hard to tell your own story, getting to the top of your class, etc. without sounding a little bit big headed. But somewhere along the story, my heart changed and I became very impressed with this guy. He ends the book with his advice on how everyone can succeed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Carnivore-Audiobook/B00CRKQJO2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carnivore Subtitle: A Memoir by One of the Deadliest American Soldiers of All Time Author: James Tarr, Dillard Johnson Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As commander of the Carnivore - the most lethal Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the Iraq War - Dillard Johnson was at the forefront of the 2003 invasion. Awarded a Silver Star with Valor for his heroic efforts to save the crew of a crippled Bradley, he was personally responsible for 2,000 confirmed enemy kills. But surviving the enemy was only the beginning. Johnson would use the intensity, focus, and humor that kept him alive on the battlefield to fight stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma - which developed from the radiation poisoning he suffered discharging 5,000 uranium rounds in combat - despite learning he had a 1 in 4 chance of survival. A man determined not to die, Johnson made a miraculous recovery - and then returned to Iraq for a second combat tour as an Army sniper. Performing overwatch protection for his fellow troops, he is officially credited with 121 snipers kills, believed to be the most ever by a U.S. Army sniper and second only (across all branches) to Chris Kyle. After finishing his 21-year career in the military in 2006, Johnson became a private contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, in Carnivore, this decorated hero tells his amazing story. Funny and exciting, Carnivore offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a warrior and offers a look at the lives of troops on the ground not seen before. It is the story of a poor kid from Kentucky who has beaten extraordinary odds and a loving husband and a devoted father of four children, including a son with cerebral palsy. It is a story only one man can tell. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Tarr) Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:49:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Carnivore-Audiobook/B00CRKQJO2 thebookvoice.com 09:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carnivore Subtitle: A Memoir by One of the Deadliest American Soldiers of All Time Author: James Tarr, Dillard Johnson Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As commander of the Carnivore - the most lethal Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the Iraq War - Dillard Johnson was at the forefront of the 2003 invasion. Awarded a Silver Star with Valor for his heroic efforts to save the crew of a crippled Bradley, he was personally responsible for 2,000 confirmed enemy kills. But surviving the enemy was only the beginning. Johnson would use the intensity, focus, and humor that kept him alive on the battlefield to fight stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma - which developed from the radiation poisoning he suffered discharging 5,000 uranium rounds in combat - despite learning he had a 1 in 4 chance of survival. A man determined not to die, Johnson made a miraculous recovery - and then returned to Iraq for a second combat tour as an Army sniper. Performing overwatch protection for his fellow troops, he is officially credited with 121 snipers kills, believed to be the most ever by a U.S. Army sniper and second only (across all branches) to Chris Kyle. After finishing his 21-year career in the military in 2006, Johnson became a private contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, in Carnivore, this decorated hero tells his amazing story. Funny and exciting, Carnivore offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a warrior and offers a look at the lives of troops on the ground not seen before. It is the story of a poor kid from Kentucky who has beaten extraordinary odds and a loving husband and a devoted father of four children, including a son with cerebral palsy. It is a story only one man can tell. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carnivore Subtitle: A Memoir by One of the Deadliest American Soldiers of All Time Author: James Tarr, Dillard Johnson Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 331 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: As commander of the Carnivore - the most lethal Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the Iraq War - Dillard Johnson was at the forefront of the 2003 invasion. Awarded a Silver Star with Valor for his heroic efforts to save the crew of a crippled Bradley, he was personally responsible for 2,000 confirmed enemy kills. But surviving the enemy was only the beginning. Johnson would use the intensity, focus, and humor that kept him alive on the battlefield to fight stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma - which developed from the radiation poisoning he suffered discharging 5,000 uranium rounds in combat - despite learning he had a 1 in 4 chance of survival. A man determined not to die, Johnson made a miraculous recovery - and then returned to Iraq for a second combat tour as an Army sniper. Performing overwatch protection for his fellow troops, he is officially credited with 121 snipers kills, believed to be the most ever by a U.S. Army sniper and second only (across all branches) to Chris Kyle. After finishing his 21-year career in the military in 2006, Johnson became a private contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, in Carnivore, this decorated hero tells his amazing story. Funny and exciting, Carnivore offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a warrior and offers a look at the lives of troops on the ground not seen before. It is the story of a poor kid from Kentucky who has beaten extraordinary odds and a loving husband and a devoted father of four children, including a son with cerebral palsy. It is a story only one man can tell. Members Reviews: bulletproof This book is meant to be on the big screen. What a hard headed push forward mini might, great stories of the Battle's and struggles he went through.Great insight and depth in to the making of a Tank man. I really loved this book and the Performance of the reader was great, easy to get into and follow. Wish I could have my money back Would you try another book from Dillard Johnson and James Tarr and/or John Pruden? Not even if my life depended on it! What was most disappointing about Dillard Johnson and James Tarr s story? Starting out I found this larger than life character fascinating. With total disregard of his own safety, and that of his crew, Dillard mows down huge amount of enemies single handedly that that just happen to run up in front of his multitude of weapons. You name it and he's using it! At first I was like "Damn, the beginning of the war was worse than I imagined and I ever read about from everything from fighter pilots, SEALS, snipers and Special Forces operators!" I started to believe that it was a Bradley IFV commander I should have become. I had no idea they went through tougher schools than most Tier 1 units! My gut even started telling me that this guy might be the closest to John Rambo as any human being the world has ever seen! Dillard does what Dillard wants apparently! Going on solo raids with his Bradley filled to the brink with ammo and when he can't shoot enough bad guys from the protection of the vehicle he jumps out among hundreds, or maybe thousands, of savages and start picking them of with his always jamming pistol. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Night-in-the-Pech-Valley-Audiobook/B06VSZVZ3D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Pech Valley Subtitle: A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism Author: Grant McGarry Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Night in the Pech Valley is Grant McGarry's account of what it takes to become an Army Ranger and what life is like in the 75th Ranger Regiment. More importantly, it is about an operation in the most dangerous terrain for US forces anywhere in the world. The Pech Valley is surrounded by Taliban-filled mountains on the Pakistan border in the Kunar Province, where the mountain peaks push 10,000 feet. On the night of August 18, 2010, a platoon of Army Rangers were on a direct action raid to capture or kill a high value target, and this is the story of the Rangers who ferociously fought through the night and into the next morning. A Night in the Pech Valley is dedicated to Army Ranger, SPC Christopher Shane Wright, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Pech Valley on the morning of August 19th, 2010. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Grant McGarry) Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:33:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Night-in-the-Pech-Valley-Audiobook/B06VSZVZ3D thebookvoice.com 07:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Pech Valley Subtitle: A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism Author: Grant McGarry Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Night in the Pech Valley is Grant McGarry's account of what it takes to become an Army Ranger and what life is like in the 75th Ranger Regiment. More importantly, it is about an operation in the most dangerous terrain for US forces anywhere in the world. The Pech Valley is surrounded by Taliban-filled mountains on the Pakistan border in the Kunar Province, where the mountain peaks push 10,000 feet. On the night of August 18, 2010, a platoon of Army Rangers were on a direct action raid to capture or kill a high value target, and this is the story of the Rangers who ferociously fought through the night and into the next morning. A Night in the Pech Valley is dedicated to Army Ranger, SPC Christopher Shane Wright, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Pech Valley on the morning of August 19th, 2010. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Pech Valley Subtitle: A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism Author: Grant McGarry Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A Night in the Pech Valley is Grant McGarry's account of what it takes to become an Army Ranger and what life is like in the 75th Ranger Regiment. More importantly, it is about an operation in the most dangerous terrain for US forces anywhere in the world. The Pech Valley is surrounded by Taliban-filled mountains on the Pakistan border in the Kunar Province, where the mountain peaks push 10,000 feet. On the night of August 18, 2010, a platoon of Army Rangers were on a direct action raid to capture or kill a high value target, and this is the story of the Rangers who ferociously fought through the night and into the next morning. A Night in the Pech Valley is dedicated to Army Ranger, SPC Christopher Shane Wright, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Pech Valley on the morning of August 19th, 2010. Members Reviews: RANGER UP! Then buy this book If this doesn't get your blood stirred up, I don't know what will. I enjoy these style of books. I'm a wounded veteran also. However, I was so far separated from legitimate action, I couldn't even compare my career in the military with these heroes. Thank you for your service. The story flows great, allowing the opportunity for the reader to gain all the info needed for the story. (The writer didn't deliver too much info to make it boring or too complicated) As a reader it's easy to read this story and be entertained and go on to the next book. The author created this book for that. However, the larger picture was these are Americans, Heroes, Lives lost, Real human bodies injured. Let's don't skip that part by. Even if it's just taking a quiet moment to remember them. Let never forget our heroes! Compelling description of one Ranger's experience I'm a heavy consumer of audio books. I enjoy books on history, science, and the occasional piece of fiction. With a son beginning his military career, I've also purchased a number of memoir type books about the military's special operations forces, including Rangers, SEALs, etc. A Night in the Pech Valley by Grant McGarry is among the best audio books I've listened to. I found the author's story to be an interesting and realistic account of life in the regiment, including what it takes, mentally and physically, for a young man to successfully complete the journey from RASP (aka RIP) through training and deployment. The level of detail strikes a perfect balance: enough detail to paint a realistic of what the author experienced but without boring or unnecessary minutiae. This is the audio version of a 'page turner'. Finally, the narrator is very good, with a strong, clear voice that avoids the monotone that can ruin a good story. Great Story Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed when the author mentioned Centennial High School. I live five minutes away from Centennial, my two oldest sons graduated from Centennial and my youngest will be attending next year. Any additional comments? Great story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wie-Elon-Musk-die-Welt-veraendert-Die-Biografie-Audiobook/B018GG70Y8 Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> Titel: Wie Elon Musk die Welt verändert - Die Biografie Autor:: Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk Erzähler: Michael J. Diekmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-24-15 Herausgeber: FinanzBuch Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Elon Musk ist der da Vinci des 21. Jahrhunderts. Seine Firmengründungen lesen sich wie das Who's who der zukunftsträchtigsten Unternehmen der Welt. Alles, was dieser Mann anfasst, scheint zu Gold zu werden. Mit PayPal revolutionierte er das Zahlen im Internet, mit Tesla schreckte er die Autoindustrie auf und sein Raumfahrtunternehmen SpaceX ist aktuell das weltweit einzige Unternehmen, das ein Raumschiff mit großer Nutzlast wieder auf die Erde zurückbringen kann. Dies ist die persönliche Geschichte hinter einem der größten Unternehmer seit Thomas Edison, Henry Ford oder Howard Hughes. Das Buch erzählt seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg von seiner Flucht aus Südafrika mit 17 Jahren bis heute. Elon Musk gilt als der "Real Iron Man" - in Anlehnung an einen der erfolgreichsten Comichelden der Welt. Es ist die gleichsam inspirierende, persönliche und spannende Geschichte eines der erfolgreichsten Querdenker der Welt. In einem Umfang wie noch kein Journalist zuvor hatte Ashlee Vance für diese Biografie exklusiven und direkten Zugang zu Elon Musk, seinem familiären Umfeld und persönlichen Freunden. ©2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH (P)2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ashlee Vance) Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:51:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wie-Elon-Musk-die-Welt-veraendert-Die-Biografie-Audiobook/B018GG70Y8 thebookvoice.com 13:07:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> Titel: Wie Elon Musk die Welt verändert - Die Biografie Autor:: Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk Erzähler: Michael J. Diekmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-24-15 Herausgeber: FinanzBuch Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Elon Musk ist der da Vinci des 21. Jahrhunderts. Seine Firmengründungen lesen sich wie das Who's who der zukunftsträchtigsten Unternehmen der Welt. Alles, was dieser Mann anfasst, scheint zu Gold zu werden. Mit PayPal revolutionierte er das Zahlen im Internet, mit Tesla schreckte er die Autoindustrie auf und sein Raumfahrtunternehmen SpaceX ist aktuell das weltweit einzige Unternehmen, das ein Raumschiff mit großer Nutzlast wieder auf die Erde zurückbringen kann. Dies ist die persönliche Geschichte hinter einem der größten Unternehmer seit Thomas Edison, Henry Ford oder Howard Hughes. Das Buch erzählt seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg von seiner Flucht aus Südafrika mit 17 Jahren bis heute. Elon Musk gilt als der "Real Iron Man" - in Anlehnung an einen der erfolgreichsten Comichelden der Welt. Es ist die gleichsam inspirierende, persönliche und spannende Geschichte eines der erfolgreichsten Querdenker der Welt. In einem Umfang wie noch kein Journalist zuvor hatte Ashlee Vance für diese Biografie exklusiven und direkten Zugang zu Elon Musk, seinem familiären Umfeld und persönlichen Freunden. ©2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH (P)2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> Titel: Wie Elon Musk die Welt verändert - Die Biografie Autor:: Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk Erzähler: Michael J. Diekmann Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-24-15 Herausgeber: FinanzBuch Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Elon Musk ist der da Vinci des 21. Jahrhunderts. Seine Firmengründungen lesen sich wie das Who's who der zukunftsträchtigsten Unternehmen der Welt. Alles, was dieser Mann anfasst, scheint zu Gold zu werden. Mit PayPal revolutionierte er das Zahlen im Internet, mit Tesla schreckte er die Autoindustrie auf und sein Raumfahrtunternehmen SpaceX ist aktuell das weltweit einzige Unternehmen, das ein Raumschiff mit großer Nutzlast wieder auf die Erde zurückbringen kann. Dies ist die persönliche Geschichte hinter einem der größten Unternehmer seit Thomas Edison, Henry Ford oder Howard Hughes. Das Buch erzählt seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg von seiner Flucht aus Südafrika mit 17 Jahren bis heute. Elon Musk gilt als der "Real Iron Man" - in Anlehnung an einen der erfolgreichsten Comichelden der Welt. Es ist die gleichsam inspirierende, persönliche und spannende Geschichte eines der erfolgreichsten Querdenker der Welt. In einem Umfang wie noch kein Journalist zuvor hatte Ashlee Vance für diese Biografie exklusiven und direkten Zugang zu Elon Musk, seinem familiären Umfeld und persönlichen Freunden. ©2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH (P)2015 Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Five Stars A must! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/I-Have-Lived-a-Thousand-Years-Audiobook/B00COMP0SO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Have Lived a Thousand Years Subtitle: Growing Up in the Holocaust Author: Livia Bitton-Jackson Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Imagine being a 13-year-old girl in love with boys, school, family - life itself. Then suddenly, in a matter of hours, your life is shattered by the arrival of a foreign army. You can no longer attend school, have possessions, talk to your neighbors. One day your family has to leave your house behind and move into a crowded ghetto, where you lose all privacy and there isnt enough food to eat. Still you manage, somehow, to adjust. But there is much, much worse to come... This is the memoir of Elli Friedmann, who was 13 years old in March 1944, when the Nazis invaded Hungary. It describes her descent into the hell of Auschwitz, a concentration camp where, because of her golden braids, she was selected for work instead of extermination. In intimate, excruciating details she recounts what it was like to be one of the few teenage camp inmates, and the tiny but miraculous twists of fate that helped her survive against all odds. I Have Lived a Thousand Years is a searing story of cruelty and suffering, but at the same time it is a story of hope, faith, perseverance, and love. It will make you see the world in a new way - and it will make you want to change what you see. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Livia Bitton-Jackson) Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/I-Have-Lived-a-Thousand-Years-Audiobook/B00COMP0SO thebookvoice.com 06:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Have Lived a Thousand Years Subtitle: Growing Up in the Holocaust Author: Livia Bitton-Jackson Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Imagine being a 13-year-old girl in love with boys, school, family - life itself. Then suddenly, in a matter of hours, your life is shattered by the arrival of a foreign army. You can no longer attend school, have possessions, talk to your neighbors. One day your family has to leave your house behind and move into a crowded ghetto, where you lose all privacy and there isnt enough food to eat. Still you manage, somehow, to adjust. But there is much, much worse to come... This is the memoir of Elli Friedmann, who was 13 years old in March 1944, when the Nazis invaded Hungary. It describes her descent into the hell of Auschwitz, a concentration camp where, because of her golden braids, she was selected for work instead of extermination. In intimate, excruciating details she recounts what it was like to be one of the few teenage camp inmates, and the tiny but miraculous twists of fate that helped her survive against all odds. I Have Lived a Thousand Years is a searing story of cruelty and suffering, but at the same time it is a story of hope, faith, perseverance, and love. It will make you see the world in a new way - and it will make you want to change what you see. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Have Lived a Thousand Years Subtitle: Growing Up in the Holocaust Author: Livia Bitton-Jackson Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Imagine being a 13-year-old girl in love with boys, school, family - life itself. Then suddenly, in a matter of hours, your life is shattered by the arrival of a foreign army. You can no longer attend school, have possessions, talk to your neighbors. One day your family has to leave your house behind and move into a crowded ghetto, where you lose all privacy and there isnt enough food to eat. Still you manage, somehow, to adjust. But there is much, much worse to come... This is the memoir of Elli Friedmann, who was 13 years old in March 1944, when the Nazis invaded Hungary. It describes her descent into the hell of Auschwitz, a concentration camp where, because of her golden braids, she was selected for work instead of extermination. In intimate, excruciating details she recounts what it was like to be one of the few teenage camp inmates, and the tiny but miraculous twists of fate that helped her survive against all odds. I Have Lived a Thousand Years is a searing story of cruelty and suffering, but at the same time it is a story of hope, faith, perseverance, and love. It will make you see the world in a new way - and it will make you want to change what you see. Members Reviews: Touching and Important Story - Terrible Audio Performance This is a truly well written personal account of life prior to and during the author's detention in multiple concentration camps. Imagine being a preteen and watching your entire world crumble. Her survival is nothing short of a miracle. The only issue was the off-putting audio performance. The actress' voice is nice but her "dramatic" tone comes off as "melodramatic". I did not think that was possible for such a serious topic but that is the only way I can describe it. Unfortunately she leans heavily on this tone throughout the entire recording. I do not understand why they chose this style because the words have enough impact on their own so the "dinner show theater" flair was unnecessary. If I could go back in time I would just buy the digital book instead of the audiobook. If you don't have time to commit to reading the story *please do not allow the acting to stop you from purchasing it.* It's bad, but not bad enough to miss out on a really compelling and touching story. Good book poor production Would you try another book from Livia Bitton-Jackson and/or Christine Williams? The narrator isn't too bad, but she has Whiny voice and speaks way too fast. So no. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) It was too abrupt What didnt you like about Christine Williamss performance? Too fast and whiny Did I Have Lived a Thousand Years inspire you to do anything? Be more careful of narrators Any additional comments? This is a good book on surving the Holocaust, but not as good as others. Could have been the narrator though. "My God, My God" What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I did not really enjoy this book at all. I felt like the story was very vague and all I can remember is her saying "My God, My God" through the whole thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Pastor-Audiobook/B004WL4DE2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pastor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Eugene H. Peterson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If anyone knows how to be a pastor in the contemporary context that person is Eugene Peterson. Eugene possesses the rare combination of a pastors heart and a pastors art. Take and read! (Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline) Ive been nagging Eugene Peterson for years to write a memoir. In our clamorous, celebrity-driven, entertainment culture, his life and words convey a quiet whisper of sanity, authenticity, and, yes, holiness. (Philip Yancey, author of What Good is God) A good book for folks who like pastors. And a good book for folks who dont. The Pastor is the disarming tale of one of the unlikely suspects who has helped shape North American Christianity. (Shane Claiborne author of The Irresistible Revolution) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eugene H. Peterson) Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:11:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Pastor-Audiobook/B004WL4DE2 thebookvoice.com 12:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pastor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Eugene H. Peterson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If anyone knows how to be a pastor in the contemporary context that person is Eugene Peterson. Eugene possesses the rare combination of a pastors heart and a pastors art. Take and read! (Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline) Ive been nagging Eugene Peterson for years to write a memoir. In our clamorous, celebrity-driven, entertainment culture, his life and words convey a quiet whisper of sanity, authenticity, and, yes, holiness. (Philip Yancey, author of What Good is God) A good book for folks who like pastors. And a good book for folks who dont. The Pastor is the disarming tale of one of the unlikely suspects who has helped shape North American Christianity. (Shane Claiborne author of The Irresistible Revolution) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pastor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Eugene H. Peterson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: If anyone knows how to be a pastor in the contemporary context that person is Eugene Peterson. Eugene possesses the rare combination of a pastors heart and a pastors art. Take and read! (Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline) Ive been nagging Eugene Peterson for years to write a memoir. In our clamorous, celebrity-driven, entertainment culture, his life and words convey a quiet whisper of sanity, authenticity, and, yes, holiness. (Philip Yancey, author of What Good is God) A good book for folks who like pastors. And a good book for folks who dont. The Pastor is the disarming tale of one of the unlikely suspects who has helped shape North American Christianity. (Shane Claiborne author of The Irresistible Revolution) Members Reviews: A must read for pastors I love Eugene Peterson. I think he is a voice to this generation that is unmatched in its sense of understanding of scripture of a story that is intended to speak to the average person. This is his memoir of how he became a pastor and what he learned about being a pastor. He was a pastor of one church that he started for 29 years before he retired to work full time on the Message Bible. I have read a lot of books about being a pastor, my whole family is basically pastors, but this is the best book on being a pastor. If we could recover pastor as a role in the way that Peterson writes about it, the church would be very different. This is my third reading of the book and it is just as good as the first. Touched Me, Helped Me My Dad was a Presbyterian pastor like the author and a part of me has always regretted nit following in his footsteps mire exactly. I still feel the heart of a pastor in me and this book spoke to that part of me. Though directed primarily to vocational pastors, I am encouraged in my non-vocational pastoral ministry to family, friends, co-workers and to those folks I meet each day. Thank you, Pastor Eugene. A collection of inspirational memoirs I'm not a pastor, but I am a pastor. Thank you Mr Peterson for your honest reflection on a life of being a pastor! Life is a journey and the problem with our journeys is that we don't remember them. We don't remember half of half of them. But you have done a great job of reflecting on your life. Through all the messiness God is working to bring glory to his name. Your reward is certain. Refreshing Refreshing reminder of being a pastor in every field and profession as a believer in Christ. A great insight to being a pastor! I loved this book and the narration. Unfortunately, all the S's really stuck out in the recording. Arthur More was beyond wonderful. I just wish the recording engineer would have caught it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Faraway-Horses-Audiobook/B006GTX1KA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Faraway Horses Subtitle: The Adventures and Wisdom of America's Most Renowned Horsemen Author: William Reynolds, Buck Brannaman Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 369 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider." Buck Brannaman In The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical adviser. Critic Reviews: "Buck Brannaman is part of a lineage of skilled horsemen, and for the horses he works with, it is about trust and understanding, not submission." (Robert Redford) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Reynolds) Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:37:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Faraway-Horses-Audiobook/B006GTX1KA thebookvoice.com 06:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Faraway Horses Subtitle: The Adventures and Wisdom of America's Most Renowned Horsemen Author: William Reynolds, Buck Brannaman Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 369 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider." Buck Brannaman In The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical adviser. Critic Reviews: "Buck Brannaman is part of a lineage of skilled horsemen, and for the horses he works with, it is about trust and understanding, not submission." (Robert Redford) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Faraway Horses Subtitle: The Adventures and Wisdom of America's Most Renowned Horsemen Author: William Reynolds, Buck Brannaman Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 369 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider." Buck Brannaman In The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical adviser. Critic Reviews: "Buck Brannaman is part of a lineage of skilled horsemen, and for the horses he works with, it is about trust and understanding, not submission." (Robert Redford) Members Reviews: More autobiography than training tips yet powerful A friend of mine is a big Buck Brannaman fan and about 14 or 15 years ago took to me to one of his clinics just to watch from the sidelines. I wasn't feeling good that day, but went, and came away wondering why people paid to be at his clinics when there were times he said things that could make their feelings hurt . . . or said things that gave me the impression that he was soured on people due to all that he had to fix in horses. He seemed so grim to me that day. My friend was disappointed that I didn't view Buck Brannaman the same way she did. And, I couldn't understand her view either. I was fairly new to horses then, and since then have learned a lot more about them. And, about myself. I enjoyed the movie Buck and my friend who won't go to movies went after I raved about it to her and she enjoyed it too. Said she was going to buy the dvd. So, I had listened to two of Mark Rashid's audio books and decided to listen to The Faraway Horses since someone left a feedback that the two were very similar. Not sure I agree with them being "very" similar after listening to this book, but their paths were somewhat parallel. Buck Brannaman's path was pretty rocky from the start and I had just started the book where he told of his childhood. I went to sleep and woke in the middle of the night, so upset and disturbed by the abuse he and his brother had experienced. Not just the physical abuse, but also the other terrible things, such as the slaughter of his friend the bull. The book is pretty powerful in parts, having an impact with such revelations. His journey has been interesting, and I have a better understanding of his public side, and appreciate all he has done to shine light on abusive practices . . . he doesn't pussyfoot around when a person needs to be told something when the telling will improve things for horses. I knew some of what had happened in the Arabian show world and used to write about it and even called the Arabian Horse Association when I witnessed some things, but the story Buck told about the Arabian stallion in Scottsdale was sad and enlightening. There is so much I need to learn about horses, and myself, and I appreciate and respect Buck Brannaman sharing his journey, knowledge, and experiences. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Big-Girl-Audiobook/B019HC3M42 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Girl Subtitle: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life Author: Kelsey Miller Narrator: Kelsey Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hilarious and inspiring memoir about one young woman's journey to find a better path to both physical and mental health. At 29, Kelsey Miller had done it all: crash diets, healthy diets, and nutritionist-prescribed "eating plans", which are diets that you pay more money for. She'd been fighting her un-thin body since early childhood and, after a lifetime of failure, finally hit bottom. No diet could transform her body or her life. There was no shortcut to skinny salvation. She'd dug herself into this hole, and now it was time to climb out of it. With the help of an intuitive eating coach and fitness professionals, she learned how to eat based on her body's instincts and exercise sustainably, without obsessing over calories burned and thighs gapped. But with each thrilling step toward a healthy future, she had to contend with the painful truths of her past. Big Girl chronicles Kelsey's journey into self-loathing and disordered eating - and out of it. This is a memoir for anyone who's dealt with a distorted body image, food issues, or a dysfunctional family. It's for the late bloomers and the not yet bloomed. It's for everyone who's tried and failed and felt like a big, fat loser. So, basically, everyone. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kelsey Miller) Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:15:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Big-Girl-Audiobook/B019HC3M42 thebookvoice.com 07:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Girl Subtitle: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life Author: Kelsey Miller Narrator: Kelsey Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hilarious and inspiring memoir about one young woman's journey to find a better path to both physical and mental health. At 29, Kelsey Miller had done it all: crash diets, healthy diets, and nutritionist-prescribed "eating plans", which are diets that you pay more money for. She'd been fighting her un-thin body since early childhood and, after a lifetime of failure, finally hit bottom. No diet could transform her body or her life. There was no shortcut to skinny salvation. She'd dug herself into this hole, and now it was time to climb out of it. With the help of an intuitive eating coach and fitness professionals, she learned how to eat based on her body's instincts and exercise sustainably, without obsessing over calories burned and thighs gapped. But with each thrilling step toward a healthy future, she had to contend with the painful truths of her past. Big Girl chronicles Kelsey's journey into self-loathing and disordered eating - and out of it. This is a memoir for anyone who's dealt with a distorted body image, food issues, or a dysfunctional family. It's for the late bloomers and the not yet bloomed. It's for everyone who's tried and failed and felt like a big, fat loser. So, basically, everyone. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Girl Subtitle: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life Author: Kelsey Miller Narrator: Kelsey Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A hilarious and inspiring memoir about one young woman's journey to find a better path to both physical and mental health. At 29, Kelsey Miller had done it all: crash diets, healthy diets, and nutritionist-prescribed "eating plans", which are diets that you pay more money for. She'd been fighting her un-thin body since early childhood and, after a lifetime of failure, finally hit bottom. No diet could transform her body or her life. There was no shortcut to skinny salvation. She'd dug herself into this hole, and now it was time to climb out of it. With the help of an intuitive eating coach and fitness professionals, she learned how to eat based on her body's instincts and exercise sustainably, without obsessing over calories burned and thighs gapped. But with each thrilling step toward a healthy future, she had to contend with the painful truths of her past. Big Girl chronicles Kelsey's journey into self-loathing and disordered eating - and out of it. This is a memoir for anyone who's dealt with a distorted body image, food issues, or a dysfunctional family. It's for the late bloomers and the not yet bloomed. It's for everyone who's tried and failed and felt like a big, fat loser. So, basically, everyone. Members Reviews: Quirky and Oddly Inspiring AutoBio Here I am creeping up on 50, and not a single bite of food has passed my lips without being carefully considered since I was 14. I snapped this book up like a fuzz-free M&M that's been on the floor for less than five seconds. Kelsey is so very, very open about her life, her childhood. This is mostly a truly honest autobiography about her struggles with food, her struggles to be loved and accepted. It is painful, it is raw, it is warm, it is laugh tho' you just took a sip of water funny. And it's inspiring. One of the first questions she's asked by her new intuitive eating coach goes along the lines of, "What if you're free from all your food worries and your body's just meant to be that weight?" That really, really made me think, and quite frankly, it made the entire book worth the credit right there. But the way Kelsey lives the answer makes the book worth the time you spend listening because there's a lot of give and take, a lot of back and forth, and the mind is a treacherous place to be. If you're looking for a step-by-step, How-To book, this isn't it. If you're looking for a place to start, an example of how someone started to love and accept herself and life as it is, this is a great place to begin the process of untying those knots and tangles we've all become You've GOT to read this book! If you are making the journey to becoming an intuitive eater, you MUST read this book! It's funny and insightful and a wonderful read! okay book it took a lot of courage what she went through with her mom and how she tried to fix her eating habits. New best friend As you pick up this book, you might think I'm not fat so do I really need to read this? Yes you do. Kelsey is an amazing writer and brings to life a story we all share: The Diet struggle. Though she has so much more to say, you should really read the book instead of just reading this review. I will read and reread this book for years to come. Kelsey is just like me and struggles with many of the same issues. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Diving-Bell-and-the-Butterfly-Audiobook/B002V8MDFO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Subtitle: A Memoir of Life in Death Author: Jean-Dominique Bauby Narrator: René Auberjonois Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail, dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able, eventually, to compose this extraordinary book. By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy and deep sadness of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again, he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations", keeping in touch with himself and the life around him. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life. Critic Reviews: "[A] warm, sad, and extraordinary memoir....Actor Rene Auberjonois's narration adds to the poignancy of the story." (Library Journal) "As eloquent as Bauby's phrases is Rene Auberjonois's performance of them....Auberjonois also relays Bauby's somber emotions and memories, switching tone effortlessly to express the witty anecdotal reflections that make this an inspiring audio production." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean-Dominique Bauby) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:08:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Diving-Bell-and-the-Butterfly-Audiobook/B002V8MDFO thebookvoice.com 02:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Subtitle: A Memoir of Life in Death Author: Jean-Dominique Bauby Narrator: René Auberjonois Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail, dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able, eventually, to compose this extraordinary book. By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy and deep sadness of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again, he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations", keeping in touch with himself and the life around him. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life. Critic Reviews: "[A] warm, sad, and extraordinary memoir....Actor Rene Auberjonois's narration adds to the poignancy of the story." (Library Journal) "As eloquent as Bauby's phrases is Rene Auberjonois's performance of them....Auberjonois also relays Bauby's somber emotions and memories, switching tone effortlessly to express the witty anecdotal reflections that make this an inspiring audio production." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Subtitle: A Memoir of Life in Death Author: Jean-Dominique Bauby Narrator: René Auberjonois Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail, dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able, eventually, to compose this extraordinary book. By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy and deep sadness of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again, he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations", keeping in touch with himself and the life around him. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life. Critic Reviews: "[A] warm, sad, and extraordinary memoir....Actor Rene Auberjonois's narration adds to the poignancy of the story." (Library Journal) "As eloquent as Bauby's phrases is Rene Auberjonois's performance of them....Auberjonois also relays Bauby's somber emotions and memories, switching tone effortlessly to express the witty anecdotal reflections that make this an inspiring audio production." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Short but well written I've been meaning to read this book since it came out in the late 90's. I'm glad I finally got to it. What an interesting perspective on a condition that none of us could imagine enduring. I love reading books that can make us see out of the eyes of people for whom we would give no thought otherwise. (Thinking in Pictures and Middlesex come to mind.) Jean-Dominique Bauby tells of his loneliness and degradation of locked-in syndrome with grace and dreaminess. I am truly amazed at the effort it took to write this book. I wish he could have lived to see his story reach people. A heart-wrenching and uplifting tale This was a compelling book. At times quite sad and occasionally rather humorous, Bauby takes the reader on a journey through a life that is irrevocably changed in the space of seconds. This book challenged me to reassess the things I find important in my life and realize that every moment is precious and should be lived fully. I thought Rene Auberjonois did a fantastic job narrating the story and achieved the perfect tone in communicating Bauby's struggle. enjoyable the story was melancholy,but the narrator gave it a happy feel.I will listen again soon Not read exactly It was really disappointing that a lot of the words and phrases were changed from the original text. A Touching Story I chose this book out of a selection of books for a Speech Therapy class. I enjoyed listening to Bauby's vivid story telling as he learns to adjust to his physical state and the hospital environment. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-on-the-Line-Audiobook/B004SHE3U4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life, on the Line Subtitle: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat Author: Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, chef Grant Achatz seemingly had it made. He had been named one of the best new chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2002, received the James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year Award in 2003, and in 2005 he and Nick Kokonas opened the conceptually radical restaurant Alinea, which was named Best Restaurant in America by Gourmet magazine. Then, positioned firmly in the world's culinary spotlight, Achatz was diagnosed with stage IV squamous cell carcinoma - tongue cancer. The prognosis was grim, and doctors agreed that the only course of action was to remove the cancerous tissue, which included his entire tongue. Desperate to preserve his quality of life, Grant undertook an alternative treatment of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. But the choice came at a cost. Skin peeled from the inside of Grant's mouth and throat, he rapidly lost weight, and most alarmingly, he lost his sense of taste. Tapping into the discipline, passion, and focus of being a chef, Grant rarely missed a day of work. He trained his chefs to mimic his palate and learned how to cook with his other senses. As Kokonas was able to attest, the food was never better. Five months later, Grant was declared cancer-free, and just a few months following, he received the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef in America Award. Life, on the Line tells the story of a culinary trailblazer's love affair with cooking, but it is also a book about survival, about nurturing creativity, and about profound friendship. Already much-anticipated by followers of progressive cuisine, Grant and Nick's gripping narrative is filled with stories from the world's most renowned kitchens - the French Laundry, Charlie Trotter's, el Bulli - and sure to expand the audience that made Alinea the number-one selling restaurant cookbook in America last year. Critic Reviews: "Achatz and Kokonas share an engaging, well-written, and informative description of what it's like to work in commercial kitchens along with the stirring story of Achatz's fight for his life." ( Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Grant Achatz) Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:18:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Life-on-the-Line-Audiobook/B004SHE3U4 thebookvoice.com 12:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life, on the Line Subtitle: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat Author: Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, chef Grant Achatz seemingly had it made. He had been named one of the best new chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2002, received the James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year Award in 2003, and in 2005 he and Nick Kokonas opened the conceptually radical restaurant Alinea, which was named Best Restaurant in America by Gourmet magazine. Then, positioned firmly in the world's culinary spotlight, Achatz was diagnosed with stage IV squamous cell carcinoma - tongue cancer. The prognosis was grim, and doctors agreed that the only course of action was to remove the cancerous tissue, which included his entire tongue. Desperate to preserve his quality of life, Grant undertook an alternative treatment of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. But the choice came at a cost. Skin peeled from the inside of Grant's mouth and throat, he rapidly lost weight, and most alarmingly, he lost his sense of taste. Tapping into the discipline, passion, and focus of being a chef, Grant rarely missed a day of work. He trained his chefs to mimic his palate and learned how to cook with his other senses. As Kokonas was able to attest, the food was never better. Five months later, Grant was declared cancer-free, and just a few months following, he received the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef in America Award. Life, on the Line tells the story of a culinary trailblazer's love affair with cooking, but it is also a book about survival, about nurturing creativity, and about profound friendship. Already much-anticipated by followers of progressive cuisine, Grant and Nick's gripping narrative is filled with stories from the world's most renowned kitchens - the French Laundry, Charlie Trotter's, el Bulli - and sure to expand the audience that made Alinea the number-one selling restaurant cookbook in America last year. Critic Reviews: "Achatz and Kokonas share an engaging, well-written, and informative description of what it's like to work in commercial kitchens along with the stirring story of Achatz's fight for his life." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life, on the Line Subtitle: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat Author: Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 2007, chef Grant Achatz seemingly had it made. He had been named one of the best new chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2002, received the James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year Award in 2003, and in 2005 he and Nick Kokonas opened the conceptually radical restaurant Alinea, which was named Best Restaurant in America by Gourmet magazine. Then, positioned firmly in the world's culinary spotlight, Achatz was diagnosed with stage IV squamous cell carcinoma - tongue cancer. The prognosis was grim, and doctors agreed that the only course of action was to remove the cancerous tissue, which included his entire tongue. Desperate to preserve his quality of life, Grant undertook an alternative treatment of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. But the choice came at a cost. Skin peeled from the inside of Grant's mouth and throat, he rapidly lost weight, and most alarmingly, he lost his sense of taste. Tapping into the discipline, passion, and focus of being a chef, Grant rarely missed a day of work. He trained his chefs to mimic his palate and learned how to cook with his other senses. As Kokonas was able to attest, the food was never better. Five months later, Grant was declared cancer-free, and just a few months following, he received the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef in America Award. Life, on the Line tells the story of a culinary trailblazer's love affair with cooking, but it is also a book about survival, about nurturing creativity, and about profound friendship. Already much-anticipated by followers of progressive cuisine, Grant and Nick's gripping narrative is filled with stories from the world's most renowned kitchens - the French Laundry, Charlie Trotter's, el Bulli - and sure to expand the audience that made Alinea the number-one selling restaurant cookbook in America last year. Critic Reviews: "Achatz and Kokonas share an engaging, well-written, and informative description of what it's like to work in commercial kitchens along with the stirring story of Achatz's fight for his life." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: A Tasteless World? This narrator did a fantastic job of describing Grant and his trials and tribulations from working his way up at the French laundry to Alina and what he encountered along the way. As a chef I found the book inspiring enough to want to pick up his cookbook as well as Thomas Keller's. It's also a gentle reminder to us all, not to take anything for granted including our sense of taste. Some of his creative ideas and food presentations descriptions have given me pause for thought. If you haven't looked up his YouTube video that videos you might do so just to wet your taste buds. A great story about beating the odds, not accepting no for an answer and delving forth with courage when you think you're all tapped out. Great Cook! Great Story! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this to anyone who loves the ins of the kitchen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Job-Audiobook/B00UIBVI9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Job Subtitle: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop Author: Steve Osborne Narrator: Steve Osborne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and more than a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his 20 years serving as an NYPD street cop. Steve Osborne is the real deal, people, the tough, streetwise New York cop of your dreams, one with a big, big heart. Kojak? NYPD Blue? Law & Order? Fuggedaboutem! The Job blows them out of the water with this unpauseable book. Steve Osborne has seen a thing or two in his 20 years in the NYPD - some harmless things, some definitely not. In "Stakeout" Steve and his partner mistake a Manhattan dentist for an armed robbery suspect and reduce the man down to a puddle of snot and tears when questioning him. In "Mug Shot" the mother of a suspected criminal makes a strange request and provides a sobering reminder of the humanity at stake in his profession. And in "Home" the image of his family provides the adrenaline he needs to fight for his life when assaulted by two armed and violent crackheads. From his days as a rookie cop to the time spent patrolling in the Anti-Crime Unit - and his visceral, harrowing recollections of working during 9/11 - Steve Osborne's stories capture both the absurdity of police work and the bravery of those who do it. His stories will speak to those nostalgic for the New York City of the 1980s and '90s, a bygone era of when the city was a crazier, more dangerous (and possibly more interesting) place. Includes two live stories from The Moth - "Hot Dogs" and "Dentist". Stories from The Moth courtesy of The Moth. Critic Reviews: "Cops are innately good storytellers, and Osborne must be one of the best." (Booklist) "Steve Osborne is a born storyteller, and anyone expecting a cop book to be filled with action and adventure won't be disappointed with The Job. But what makes this story so powerful is its compassion and bittersweet comedy, the unexpected moments in which the worst situations bring out the best in people. Anyone who knows a cop - or wants to - should read this book." (Edward Conlon, author of Blue Blood) "Nobody tells a cop story better than a cop, and Osborne tells them as well as I've ever heard (and I've heard a lot of them). Go buy this book, for the chases, the laughs, and the poignancy. Go buy it now, especially now, because for every bad cop there are 20 heroic ones - and Steve Osborne was one of them." (Brian McDonald, author of My Father's Gun: One Family. Three Badges. One Hundred Years in the NYPD) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Osborne) Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:19:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Job-Audiobook/B00UIBVI9I thebookvoice.com 09:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Job Subtitle: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop Author: Steve Osborne Narrator: Steve Osborne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and more than a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his 20 years serving as an NYPD street cop. Steve Osborne is the real deal, people, the tough, streetwise New York cop of your dreams, one with a big, big heart. Kojak? NYPD Blue? Law & Order? Fuggedaboutem! The Job blows them out of the water with this unpauseable book. Steve Osborne has seen a thing or two in his 20 years in the NYPD - some harmless things, some definitely not. In "Stakeout" Steve and his partner mistake a Manhattan dentist for an armed robbery suspect and reduce the man down to a puddle of snot and tears when questioning him. In "Mug Shot" the mother of a suspected criminal makes a strange request and provides a sobering reminder of the humanity at stake in his profession. And in "Home" the image of his family provides the adrenaline he needs to fight for his life when assaulted by two armed and violent crackheads. From his days as a rookie cop to the time spent patrolling in the Anti-Crime Unit - and his visceral, harrowing recollections of working during 9/11 - Steve Osborne's stories capture both the absurdity of police work and the bravery of those who do it. His stories will speak to those nostalgic for the New York City of the 1980s and '90s, a bygone era of when the city was a crazier, more dangerous (and possibly more interesting) place. Includes two live stories from The Moth - "Hot Dogs" and "Dentist". Stories from The Moth courtesy of The Moth. Critic Reviews: "Cops are innately good storytellers, and Osborne must be one of the best." (Booklist) "Steve Osborne is a born storyteller, and anyone expecting a cop book to be filled with action and adventure won't be disappointed with The Job. But what makes this story so powerful is its compassion and bittersweet comedy, the unexpected moments in which the worst situations bring out the best in people. Anyone who knows a cop - or wants to - should read this book." (Edward Conlon, author of Blue Blood) "Nobody tells a cop story better than a cop, and Osborne tells them as well as I've ever heard (and I've heard a lot of them). Go buy this book, for the chases, the laughs, and the poignancy. Go buy it now, especially now, because for every bad cop there are 20 heroic ones - and Steve Osborne was one of them." (Brian McDonald, author of My Father's Gun: One Family. Three Badges. One Hundred Years in the NYPD) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Job Subtitle: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop Author: Steve Osborne Narrator: Steve Osborne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and more than a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his 20 years serving as an NYPD street cop. Steve Osborne is the real deal, people, the tough, streetwise New York cop of your dreams, one with a big, big heart. Kojak? NYPD Blue? Law & Order? Fuggedaboutem! The Job blows them out of the water with this unpauseable book. Steve Osborne has seen a thing or two in his 20 years in the NYPD - some harmless things, some definitely not. In "Stakeout" Steve and his partner mistake a Manhattan dentist for an armed robbery suspect and reduce the man down to a puddle of snot and tears when questioning him. In "Mug Shot" the mother of a suspected criminal makes a strange request and provides a sobering reminder of the humanity at stake in his profession. And in "Home" the image of his family provides the adrenaline he needs to fight for his life when assaulted by two armed and violent crackheads. From his days as a rookie cop to the time spent patrolling in the Anti-Crime Unit - and his visceral, harrowing recollections of working during 9/11 - Steve Osborne's stories capture both the absurdity of police work and the bravery of those who do it. His stories will speak to those nostalgic for the New York City of the 1980s and '90s, a bygone era of when the city was a crazier, more dangerous (and possibly more interesting) place. Includes two live stories from The Moth - "Hot Dogs" and "Dentist". Stories from The Moth courtesy of The Moth. Critic Reviews: "Cops are innately good storytellers, and Osborne must be one of the best." (Booklist) "Steve Osborne is a born storyteller, and anyone expecting a cop book to be filled with action and adventure won't be disappointed with The Job. But what makes this story so powerful is its compassion and bittersweet comedy, the unexpected moments in which the worst situations bring out the best in people. Anyone who knows a cop - or wants to - should read this book." (Edward Conlon, author of Blue Blood) "Nobody tells a cop story better than a cop, and Osborne tells them as well as I've ever heard (and I've heard a lot of them). Go buy this book, for the chases, the laughs, and the poignancy. Go buy it now, especially now, because for every bad cop there are 20 heroic ones - and Steve Osborne was one of them." (Brian McDonald, author of My Father's Gun: One Family. Three Badges. One Hundred Years in the NYPD) Members Reviews: Very entertaining! Loved getting a glimpse into the world of a NYPD officer. I hung onto his every word and even found myself circling the block a few times to continue listening to his funny stories before finally pulling into the drive way. Highly recommend to anyone looking to enter the criminal justice field or just looking to be entertained. This is the book for you! Great Book for Traveling I heard an interview with the author on NPR that they were running with the launch of the paperback which is what prompted me to buy this one. Usually you do not want a book read by the author. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Left-of-Boom-Audiobook/B01HN5OB1S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Left of Boom Subtitle: How a Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda Author: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Mike Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo, Mike Dawson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 849 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The explosive New York Times best seller! On September 11, 2001, Doug Laux was a freshman in college, on the path to becoming a doctor. But with the fall of the Twin Towers came a turning point in his life. After graduating, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, determined to get himself to Afghanistan and into the center of the action. Through persistence and hard work, he was fast-tracked to a clandestine operations position overseas. Dropped into a remote region of Afghanistan, he received his baptism by fire. Frustrated by bureaucratic red tape, a widespread lack of knowledge of the local customs and culture, and an attitude of complacency that hindered his ability to combat the local Taliban, Doug confounded his peers by dressing like a native and mastering the local dialect, making contacts, and building sources within several deadly terrorist networks. His new approach resulted in unprecedented successes, including uncovering the largest IED network in the world, responsible for killing hundreds of US soldiers. Meanwhile, Doug had to keep up false pretenses with his family, girlfriend, and friends - nobody could know what he did for a living - and deal with the emotional turbulence of constantly living a lie. His double life was building to an explosive resolution, with repercussions that would have far reaching consequences. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Laux) Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:60:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Left-of-Boom-Audiobook/B01HN5OB1S thebookvoice.com 08:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Left of Boom Subtitle: How a Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda Author: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Mike Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo, Mike Dawson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 849 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The explosive New York Times best seller! On September 11, 2001, Doug Laux was a freshman in college, on the path to becoming a doctor. But with the fall of the Twin Towers came a turning point in his life. After graduating, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, determined to get himself to Afghanistan and into the center of the action. Through persistence and hard work, he was fast-tracked to a clandestine operations position overseas. Dropped into a remote region of Afghanistan, he received his baptism by fire. Frustrated by bureaucratic red tape, a widespread lack of knowledge of the local customs and culture, and an attitude of complacency that hindered his ability to combat the local Taliban, Doug confounded his peers by dressing like a native and mastering the local dialect, making contacts, and building sources within several deadly terrorist networks. His new approach resulted in unprecedented successes, including uncovering the largest IED network in the world, responsible for killing hundreds of US soldiers. Meanwhile, Doug had to keep up false pretenses with his family, girlfriend, and friends - nobody could know what he did for a living - and deal with the emotional turbulence of constantly living a lie. His double life was building to an explosive resolution, with repercussions that would have far reaching consequences. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Left of Boom Subtitle: How a Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda Author: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo Narrator: Mike Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Douglas Laux, Ralph Pezzullo, Mike Dawson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 849 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The explosive New York Times best seller! On September 11, 2001, Doug Laux was a freshman in college, on the path to becoming a doctor. But with the fall of the Twin Towers came a turning point in his life. After graduating, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, determined to get himself to Afghanistan and into the center of the action. Through persistence and hard work, he was fast-tracked to a clandestine operations position overseas. Dropped into a remote region of Afghanistan, he received his baptism by fire. Frustrated by bureaucratic red tape, a widespread lack of knowledge of the local customs and culture, and an attitude of complacency that hindered his ability to combat the local Taliban, Doug confounded his peers by dressing like a native and mastering the local dialect, making contacts, and building sources within several deadly terrorist networks. His new approach resulted in unprecedented successes, including uncovering the largest IED network in the world, responsible for killing hundreds of US soldiers. Meanwhile, Doug had to keep up false pretenses with his family, girlfriend, and friends - nobody could know what he did for a living - and deal with the emotional turbulence of constantly living a lie. His double life was building to an explosive resolution, with repercussions that would have far reaching consequences. Members Reviews: Just so you know. I've listened to other books that have redacted content. When one of those sections was reached by the narrator, an overview of the redacted content was addressed and the narration moved on. Here you are treated to music for the duration of the missing content. This is just a guess as I didn't time these sections or the bumper music between chapters or the twelve second dead space's following those, but my guess is that the reader is getting about eight hours of content. Loved the story. Tied several things together from other things I've read. This isn't about the content. It's about heavily padding the time. You (redacted) been warned! Frustratingly [REDACTED] In places it is more [REDACTED] music than story, to the point and it is [REDACTED] impossible to follow. What's the point of writing a book that will be [REDACTED] to illegibility? Redacted Fantastic narration by Mike Dawson! Story is good, but listening to a lot of redacted material can be tiresome. Too Censerord to be Enjoyable What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I don't know if I like this audiobook or not because I was too annoying by the censorship. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? The narrator informs you that because this is a book about the CIA certain parts have been removed and replaced with classical music on the behest of the CIA. What the narrator neglects to tell you is that these removed sections account for about 20% of the entire book. It's annoying, immediately annoying. How could the performance have been better? The narrator was fine. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Annoyance. Great Story - Overly Redacted Who was your favorite character and why? Bossman. Bossman is wise and well spoken and is the sage archtype most people can find in their own organization. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Julie-and-Julia-Audiobook/B002V8KUYU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julie and Julia Subtitle: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen Author: Julie Powell Narrator: Julie Powell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-05 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Julie Powell is 30-years-old, living in a rundown apartment in Queens, and working at a soul-sucking secretarial job that's going nowhere. She needs something to break the monotony of her life, and she invents a deranged assignment. She will take her mother's dog-eared copy of Julia Child's 1961 classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and she will cook all 524 recipes. In the span of one year. At first she thinks it will be easy. But as she moves from the simple Potage Parmentier (potato soup) into the more complicated realm of aspics and crepes, she realizes there's more to Mastering the Art of French Cooking than meets the eye. With Julia's stern warble always in her ear, Julie haunts the local butcher, buying kidneys and sweetbreads. She sends her husband on late-night runs for yet more butter and rarely serves dinner before midnight. She discovers how to mold the perfect Orange Bavarian, the trick to extracting marrow from bone, and the intense pleasure of eating liver. And somewhere along the line she realizes she has turned her kitchen into a miracle of creation and cuisine. She has eclipsed her life's ordinariness through spectacular humor, hysteria, and perseverance. Critic Reviews: "Both home cooks and devotees of Bridget Jones - style dishing will be caught up in Powell's funny, sharp-tongued, but generous writing." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Powell) Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:31:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Julie-and-Julia-Audiobook/B002V8KUYU thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julie and Julia Subtitle: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen Author: Julie Powell Narrator: Julie Powell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-05 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Julie Powell is 30-years-old, living in a rundown apartment in Queens, and working at a soul-sucking secretarial job that's going nowhere. She needs something to break the monotony of her life, and she invents a deranged assignment. She will take her mother's dog-eared copy of Julia Child's 1961 classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and she will cook all 524 recipes. In the span of one year. At first she thinks it will be easy. But as she moves from the simple Potage Parmentier (potato soup) into the more complicated realm of aspics and crepes, she realizes there's more to Mastering the Art of French Cooking than meets the eye. With Julia's stern warble always in her ear, Julie haunts the local butcher, buying kidneys and sweetbreads. She sends her husband on late-night runs for yet more butter and rarely serves dinner before midnight. She discovers how to mold the perfect Orange Bavarian, the trick to extracting marrow from bone, and the intense pleasure of eating liver. And somewhere along the line she realizes she has turned her kitchen into a miracle of creation and cuisine. She has eclipsed her life's ordinariness through spectacular humor, hysteria, and perseverance. Critic Reviews: "Both home cooks and devotees of Bridget Jones - style dishing will be caught up in Powell's funny, sharp-tongued, but generous writing." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julie and Julia Subtitle: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen Author: Julie Powell Narrator: Julie Powell Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-05 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Julie Powell is 30-years-old, living in a rundown apartment in Queens, and working at a soul-sucking secretarial job that's going nowhere. She needs something to break the monotony of her life, and she invents a deranged assignment. She will take her mother's dog-eared copy of Julia Child's 1961 classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and she will cook all 524 recipes. In the span of one year. At first she thinks it will be easy. But as she moves from the simple Potage Parmentier (potato soup) into the more complicated realm of aspics and crepes, she realizes there's more to Mastering the Art of French Cooking than meets the eye. With Julia's stern warble always in her ear, Julie haunts the local butcher, buying kidneys and sweetbreads. She sends her husband on late-night runs for yet more butter and rarely serves dinner before midnight. She discovers how to mold the perfect Orange Bavarian, the trick to extracting marrow from bone, and the intense pleasure of eating liver. And somewhere along the line she realizes she has turned her kitchen into a miracle of creation and cuisine. She has eclipsed her life's ordinariness through spectacular humor, hysteria, and perseverance. Critic Reviews: "Both home cooks and devotees of Bridget Jones - style dishing will be caught up in Powell's funny, sharp-tongued, but generous writing." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A good laugh This book has induced several full-blown belly laughs as I listen with my headphones on, making my husband wonder what I could possibly be listening to. When I tell him it's about a woman who is cooking her way through a Julia Child cookbook, he looks nonplussed. The author, Julie Powell, reads her own work very well; her intonation and comedic timing are dead on. She is very irreverent ( I love how she refers to Julia Child as "JC"!) and does have a fairly foul mouth, but I have to say that I find this refreshing. So many foodie books seem to take themselves all too seriously. Like my favorite food writer Ruth Reichl, Julie Powell shows that she loves food but isn't a Food Snob. I can't wait to get back to the book as I potter around my kitchen. AUTHENTIC AND ENTERTAINING I was attracted to this book because of its author's desperation to find meaning in her life--and the creative approach she took to resolving this all-too-common symptom of our empty-calorie society. Happily, I was not disappointed. The desperation of a bright young woman about to hit 30 who's mired in a life that's much too small for her is palpably felt in this book's prose, as well as in the author's voice (She's both a talented writer and an expressive reader). That she chose a formidable French cookery tome by Julia Child to prove her mettle is both highly entertaining and metaphorically satisfying. Her "hunger" for acknowledgment, for a proving ground, for salvation is gradually sated as she checks off one of Child?s bizarre and intimidating recipes after another. As the author records her personal and culinary failures and triumphs in a blog, she begins to attract dedicated fans, as well as CBS Nightly News, CNN, The New York Times, and a major book publisher. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Vixen-Diaries-Audiobook/B002V59SQ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vixen Diaries Author: Karrine Steffans Narrator: Karrine Steffans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Karrine Steffans continues to dish out juicy gossip and the much sought after details of her star studded lifestyle and the celebrity men that helped her get where she needed to be. Karrine draws you in to get an up-close and personal look at the Hollywood life of fast money, drugs, and sex; all the things that make for a great movie. She discusses her interactions with people after the release of "Confessions of a Video Vixen" and how she copes with it all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karrine Steffans) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:02:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Vixen-Diaries-Audiobook/B002V59SQ4 thebookvoice.com 05:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vixen Diaries Author: Karrine Steffans Narrator: Karrine Steffans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Karrine Steffans continues to dish out juicy gossip and the much sought after details of her star studded lifestyle and the celebrity men that helped her get where she needed to be. Karrine draws you in to get an up-close and personal look at the Hollywood life of fast money, drugs, and sex; all the things that make for a great movie. She discusses her interactions with people after the release of "Confessions of a Video Vixen" and how she copes with it all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vixen Diaries Author: Karrine Steffans Narrator: Karrine Steffans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Karrine Steffans continues to dish out juicy gossip and the much sought after details of her star studded lifestyle and the celebrity men that helped her get where she needed to be. Karrine draws you in to get an up-close and personal look at the Hollywood life of fast money, drugs, and sex; all the things that make for a great movie. She discusses her interactions with people after the release of "Confessions of a Video Vixen" and how she copes with it all. Members Reviews: So enjoyed this, Thank You Karrine I will always love Karrine and I don't regret spening my money for this, my first audio book good book great book .... even though she blasted Method man at the end. .. .Snitch . You Go GirL, Live Your Dreams Karrine has came a long way. It's paramount to be in touch with our feelings! One of the main reason why we don't change is,we are not aware of how we feel. There is no way to change if you don't know what's wrong. Karrine keep sharing your feelings, your stories will help prevent women from falling into some of the same TRAPS. Karrine the Bible says what meant for your harm will be made for your good. Keep God First! Okay Book....But Slow I don't judge Karrine for her past--as we all have one whether to her level or not. In this book, she does seem to have grown and evolved a bit, but for reading purposes--it was quite slow and somewhat boring. I am finding it hard to finish reading it as it is just not as interesting as her last book. So in other words, there is not story line that keeps you wanting to keep going forward with the book. Inspiring Exceptional writer, soothing voice, admire her so much. Although I could not relate to the lifestyle she spoke of I was so fully immersed in and touched by her experiences, and the profound words/lessons! I have become a fan I am glad I listened. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Heart-and-the-Fist-Audiobook/B004W4ULM2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart and the Fist Subtitle: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL Author: Eric Greitens Narrator: Eric Greitens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1402 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference. During college and afterward, he traveled to the world's trouble spots, working in refugee camps, serving the sick and the poor on four continents, from Gaza to Croatia to Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, among others. Yet he could not prevent violence or save anyone from becoming a refugee; he could only step in afterward and try to ease the damage. So Eric joined the Navy SEALs and became an elite warrior. In a moving and inspiring memoir, told with genuine humility, Eric offers something new in the history of military memoirs: a warrior who wanted to be strong to be good, only to discover that he had to be good to be strong. Throughout his SEAL training and deployments in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. The result is a lesson for us all: the heart and fist together are more powerful than either one alone. Critic Reviews: "This tale of [Greitens's] dual military/humanitarian effort could be paired with Rye Barcott's It Happened on the Way to War." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Greitens) Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:59:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Heart-and-the-Fist-Audiobook/B004W4ULM2 thebookvoice.com 10:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart and the Fist Subtitle: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL Author: Eric Greitens Narrator: Eric Greitens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1402 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference. During college and afterward, he traveled to the world's trouble spots, working in refugee camps, serving the sick and the poor on four continents, from Gaza to Croatia to Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, among others. Yet he could not prevent violence or save anyone from becoming a refugee; he could only step in afterward and try to ease the damage. So Eric joined the Navy SEALs and became an elite warrior. In a moving and inspiring memoir, told with genuine humility, Eric offers something new in the history of military memoirs: a warrior who wanted to be strong to be good, only to discover that he had to be good to be strong. Throughout his SEAL training and deployments in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. The result is a lesson for us all: the heart and fist together are more powerful than either one alone. Critic Reviews: "This tale of [Greitens's] dual military/humanitarian effort could be paired with Rye Barcott's It Happened on the Way to War." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart and the Fist Subtitle: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL Author: Eric Greitens Narrator: Eric Greitens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1402 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference. During college and afterward, he traveled to the world's trouble spots, working in refugee camps, serving the sick and the poor on four continents, from Gaza to Croatia to Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, among others. Yet he could not prevent violence or save anyone from becoming a refugee; he could only step in afterward and try to ease the damage. So Eric joined the Navy SEALs and became an elite warrior. In a moving and inspiring memoir, told with genuine humility, Eric offers something new in the history of military memoirs: a warrior who wanted to be strong to be good, only to discover that he had to be good to be strong. Throughout his SEAL training and deployments in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. The result is a lesson for us all: the heart and fist together are more powerful than either one alone. Critic Reviews: "This tale of [Greitens's] dual military/humanitarian effort could be paired with Rye Barcott's It Happened on the Way to War." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: One of the best books on Audible I've been a member of Audible for several years, listening to a small library of books and this is one of the best by far. An inspiring and mesmerizing true story, the author recounts his time as a humanitarian volunteer in many of the worst spots on earth and his eight years with the US Navy SEALS. Greitens makes his philosophy of humanitarian compasion, backed up with force to ensure protection of those who need it, clear and relevant. This book is a great example of what America could be if it didn't spend so much time wrapped up in partisan infighting. Unforgettable It helps that the author reads his book, but his viewpoint and his character outshine even a rollicking good read about SEAL training, Mother Theresa, Oxford, the Bosnian and Ruanda genocides, and special ops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Found myself looking for anything and everything else by or about this fellow. A peaceful activists eyes opened I bought this book for my father, who is a big war fan. But on a long drive to Florida, my husband & I listened to it. Wow! As a peaceful activist I have always abhorred war. I wasn't sure I would find anything in common with someone who had become a SEAL. I was wrong. Eric went from being in the Peace Corps to a SEAL, which seems completely incongruous. However, following Eric on his journey I realise that he is honouring his deep convictions by becoming a protector of the weak not just caring, educating and assisting them. I can't imagine living through what he has lived through, but I am ever grateful for his moral compass in our military. He truly 'Steps up' in his life & he is an inspiration to all. The audiobook was riveting. I only found a one part less interesting, which was the description of the hazing in the pacific. Otherwise, this book helped me learn & understand more about those who chose to serve in this way. A very brave & honest book. I hope everyone will read this! This is one of the best books I've read lately. It has inspired me to be better and do better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stolen-Innocence-Audiobook/B002UZLHRS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Innocence Subtitle: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs Author: Elissa Wall, Lisa Pulitzer Narrator: Renée Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 642 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now, in this courageous memoir, Elissa Wall tells the incredible story of how she emerged from the confines of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and helped bring one of America's most notorious criminals to justice. Offering a child's perspective on life in the FLDS, Wall discusses her tumultuous youth, explaining how her family's turbulent past intersected with her strong will and identified her as a girl who needed to be controlled through marriage. Detailing how Warren Jeffs's influence over the church twisted its already rigid beliefs in dangerous new directions, Wall portrays the inescapable mind-set and unrelenting pressure that forced her to wed despite her repeated protests that she was too young. Once she was married, Wall's childhood shattered as she was obligated to follow Jeffs's directives and submit to her husband in "mind, body, and soul." With little money and no knowledge of the outside world, she was trapped and forced to endure the pain and abuse of her loveless relationship. Yet even in those bleak times, she retained a sliver of hope that one day she would find a way out, and one snowy night that came in the form of a rugged stranger named Lamont Barlow. Their chance encounter set in motion a friendship and eventual romance that gave her the strength she needed to break free from her past and sever the chains of the church. But though she was out of the FLDS, Wall would still have to face Jeffs---this time in court. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elissa Wall) Wed, 28 May 2008 01:41:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stolen-Innocence-Audiobook/B002UZLHRS thebookvoice.com 15:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Innocence Subtitle: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs Author: Elissa Wall, Lisa Pulitzer Narrator: Renée Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 642 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now, in this courageous memoir, Elissa Wall tells the incredible story of how she emerged from the confines of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and helped bring one of America's most notorious criminals to justice. Offering a child's perspective on life in the FLDS, Wall discusses her tumultuous youth, explaining how her family's turbulent past intersected with her strong will and identified her as a girl who needed to be controlled through marriage. Detailing how Warren Jeffs's influence over the church twisted its already rigid beliefs in dangerous new directions, Wall portrays the inescapable mind-set and unrelenting pressure that forced her to wed despite her repeated protests that she was too young. Once she was married, Wall's childhood shattered as she was obligated to follow Jeffs's directives and submit to her husband in "mind, body, and soul." With little money and no knowledge of the outside world, she was trapped and forced to endure the pain and abuse of her loveless relationship. Yet even in those bleak times, she retained a sliver of hope that one day she would find a way out, and one snowy night that came in the form of a rugged stranger named Lamont Barlow. Their chance encounter set in motion a friendship and eventual romance that gave her the strength she needed to break free from her past and sever the chains of the church. But though she was out of the FLDS, Wall would still have to face Jeffs---this time in court. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Innocence Subtitle: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs Author: Elissa Wall, Lisa Pulitzer Narrator: Renée Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 642 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Now, in this courageous memoir, Elissa Wall tells the incredible story of how she emerged from the confines of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and helped bring one of America's most notorious criminals to justice. Offering a child's perspective on life in the FLDS, Wall discusses her tumultuous youth, explaining how her family's turbulent past intersected with her strong will and identified her as a girl who needed to be controlled through marriage. Detailing how Warren Jeffs's influence over the church twisted its already rigid beliefs in dangerous new directions, Wall portrays the inescapable mind-set and unrelenting pressure that forced her to wed despite her repeated protests that she was too young. Once she was married, Wall's childhood shattered as she was obligated to follow Jeffs's directives and submit to her husband in "mind, body, and soul." With little money and no knowledge of the outside world, she was trapped and forced to endure the pain and abuse of her loveless relationship. Yet even in those bleak times, she retained a sliver of hope that one day she would find a way out, and one snowy night that came in the form of a rugged stranger named Lamont Barlow. Their chance encounter set in motion a friendship and eventual romance that gave her the strength she needed to break free from her past and sever the chains of the church. But though she was out of the FLDS, Wall would still have to face Jeffs---this time in court. Members Reviews: Chris from Cedar City, UT USA I thought the book was fascinating and gave great insight into the mindset of the FLDS. So little is known about this religion and culture, and the thing that was quite shocking was the lack of personal freedom. If you didn't know better, you would have thought it was written by a person born in a third world country, certainly not the USA. It is gratifying to know that light has been shed on some practices of the FLDS and that maybe the underage marriages and abuse might not go unnoticed and unpunished. My one criticism of this audio book was the narration. The narrator was hard to listen to because of the constant whine in her voice that after a few chapters became extremely annoying. I know she probably was trying to portray the fear and emotions Elissa was feeling but to be perfectly blunt, it was dreadful. The narrator of Escape by Carolynn Jessup was much better. Excellent story, poor narration I agree with the other reviews; this narrator made me feel as if I were back in elementary school, and the librarian was reading to us from a picture-book. The story, however, was compelling, and very well-written. Incredible! This book is well written. It gives an amazing insight into the mindset of the followers of Warren Jeffs. My heart goes out to these young girls who are torn between their loyalties to their families and their right to make their own choices in life. After listening to this book, I am very relieved that Warren Jeffs is finally behind bars. Hurray for Elissa Wall and her incredible courage to stand up for justice. Can't get past the narration The narrator of this book is so bad she actually corrupts the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wolf-of-Wall-Street-Audiobook/B002UZZ1F2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf of Wall Street Author: Jordan Belfort Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 357 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht, crashed a Gulfstream jet, and ran up a $700,000 hotel tab, to the wife and kids who waited for him at home, and the fast-talking, hard-partying young stockbrokers who called him king and did his bidding, here, in his own inimitable words, is the story of the ill-fated genius they called... The Wolf of Wall Street In the 1990s Jordan Belfort, former kingpin of the notorious investment firm Stratton Oakmont, became one of the most infamous names in American finance: a brilliant, conniving stock-chopper who led his merry mob on a wild ride out of the canyons of Wall Street and into a massive office on Long Island. Now, in this astounding and hilarious tell-all autobiography, Belfort narrates a story of greed, power, and excess no one could invent. Stratton Oakmont turned microcap investing into a wickedly lucrative game as Belforts hyped-up, coked-out brokers browbeat clients into stock buys that were guaranteed to earn obscene profits - for the house. But an insatiable appetite for debauchery, questionable tactics, and a fateful partnership with a breakout shoe designer named Steve Madden would land Belfort on both sides of the law and into a harrowing darkness all his own. From the stormy relationship Belfort shared with his model-wife as they ran a madcap household that included two young children, a full-time staff of 22, a pair of bodyguards, and hidden cameras everywhere - even as the SEC and FBI zeroed in on them - to the unbridled hedonism of his office life, here is the extraordinary story of an ordinary guy who went from hustling Italian ices at 16 to making hundreds of millions. Until it all came crashing down. Critic Reviews: "A cocky bad boy of finance recalls...[his] career as a master of his own universe....A hell of a read." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jordan Belfort) Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:14:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wolf-of-Wall-Street-Audiobook/B002UZZ1F2 thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf of Wall Street Author: Jordan Belfort Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 357 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht, crashed a Gulfstream jet, and ran up a $700,000 hotel tab, to the wife and kids who waited for him at home, and the fast-talking, hard-partying young stockbrokers who called him king and did his bidding, here, in his own inimitable words, is the story of the ill-fated genius they called... The Wolf of Wall Street In the 1990s Jordan Belfort, former kingpin of the notorious investment firm Stratton Oakmont, became one of the most infamous names in American finance: a brilliant, conniving stock-chopper who led his merry mob on a wild ride out of the canyons of Wall Street and into a massive office on Long Island. Now, in this astounding and hilarious tell-all autobiography, Belfort narrates a story of greed, power, and excess no one could invent. Stratton Oakmont turned microcap investing into a wickedly lucrative game as Belforts hyped-up, coked-out brokers browbeat clients into stock buys that were guaranteed to earn obscene profits - for the house. But an insatiable appetite for debauchery, questionable tactics, and a fateful partnership with a breakout shoe designer named Steve Madden would land Belfort on both sides of the law and into a harrowing darkness all his own. From the stormy relationship Belfort shared with his model-wife as they ran a madcap household that included two young children, a full-time staff of 22, a pair of bodyguards, and hidden cameras everywhere - even as the SEC and FBI zeroed in on them - to the unbridled hedonism of his office life, here is the extraordinary story of an ordinary guy who went from hustling Italian ices at 16 to making hundreds of millions. Until it all came crashing down. Critic Reviews: "A cocky bad boy of finance recalls...[his] career as a master of his own universe....A hell of a read." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf of Wall Street Author: Jordan Belfort Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 357 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht, crashed a Gulfstream jet, and ran up a $700,000 hotel tab, to the wife and kids who waited for him at home, and the fast-talking, hard-partying young stockbrokers who called him king and did his bidding, here, in his own inimitable words, is the story of the ill-fated genius they called... The Wolf of Wall Street In the 1990s Jordan Belfort, former kingpin of the notorious investment firm Stratton Oakmont, became one of the most infamous names in American finance: a brilliant, conniving stock-chopper who led his merry mob on a wild ride out of the canyons of Wall Street and into a massive office on Long Island. Now, in this astounding and hilarious tell-all autobiography, Belfort narrates a story of greed, power, and excess no one could invent. Stratton Oakmont turned microcap investing into a wickedly lucrative game as Belforts hyped-up, coked-out brokers browbeat clients into stock buys that were guaranteed to earn obscene profits - for the house. But an insatiable appetite for debauchery, questionable tactics, and a fateful partnership with a breakout shoe designer named Steve Madden would land Belfort on both sides of the law and into a harrowing darkness all his own. From the stormy relationship Belfort shared with his model-wife as they ran a madcap household that included two young children, a full-time staff of 22, a pair of bodyguards, and hidden cameras everywhere - even as the SEC and FBI zeroed in on them - to the unbridled hedonism of his office life, here is the extraordinary story of an ordinary guy who went from hustling Italian ices at 16 to making hundreds of millions. Until it all came crashing down. Critic Reviews: "A cocky bad boy of finance recalls...[his] career as a master of his own universe....A hell of a read." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: THIS VERSION IS ABRIDGED. Any additional comments? When I downloaded this in April 2013, it was the only version available on Audible. I did not realize that it was abridged until I was discussing the book with a friend. We realized that there seemed to be a lot that I was missing. There now is an unabridged version available (that they released just before the movie)...get that one! There was a lot missing from this one. Way too Abridged! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes and no. I find this subject fascinating, but this book was way way way too abridged. The story jumps around, and it's obvious that major pieces are missing. I feel like I read five random chapters. It was not abridged well. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? What Belfort was able to accomplish in so little time is amazing. And the hazardous way he lived his life is quite entertaining. Some of the characters blended together for me. So many new people were being introduced that it was hard to keep track of them. Perhaps if the book hadn't been so condensed, these characters would have stuck around longer and made more of an impact. Which character as performed by Bobby Cannavale was your favorite? Probably Belfort. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Not-Even-a-Number-Audiobook/B074N92DHX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not Even a Number Subtitle: Surviving Larger C - Auschwitz II - Birkenau Author: Edith Perl Narrator: Kay Webster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Motivational Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rifcha and her family were living normal, happy lives. There was school, work, family dinners, outings and vacations. That was until 1938 when the first bit of turmoil started to hit their village located in the Sub-Carpathian mountains - anti-Semitism started running rampant like a disease. It began taking ahold of everyone around them. Those who were once friends now became vicious enemies. Rifcha began to realize that her world was about to crumble. On April 18, 1944, Rifcha and her family were ripped from their home and taken by gunpoint to the Mukacheve Ghetto. The conditions were harsh and virulent but the entire family was alive and together. Their stay in Mukacheve Ghetto was brief. One month later they were loaded into cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz II- Birkeneu. Selections were made as soon as the family was pulled from the train. There were no last hugs. No good-byes. As Rifcha's mother and her youngest siblings were being torn away and taken to their final death march, Rifcha's mother made her promise to take care of her sisters, to survive and to make sure she told the world of the atrocities of the Holocaust. At the gates of Auschwitz, Rifcha decided to become someone new. She gave herself a new name: Edita with the meaning: Spoils of war. Over a million people, lost their lives in Auschwitz II - Birkenau, mostly in gas chambers; today, it is the world's largest Jewish graveyard. At the height of the selections, the murders would peak at 10,000 a day. This camp was home to Dr. Josef Mengele. This was where he did all of his medical experiments. Edita fell prey to Dr. Mengele several times, even becoming victim to his knife, which ended up saving her life. When selections were being made for the eviction of Auschwitz-Birkenau II, Edita once biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Perl) Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:60:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Not-Even-a-Number-Audiobook/B074N92DHX thebookvoice.com 08:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not Even a Number Subtitle: Surviving Larger C - Auschwitz II - Birkenau Author: Edith Perl Narrator: Kay Webster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Motivational Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rifcha and her family were living normal, happy lives. There was school, work, family dinners, outings and vacations. That was until 1938 when the first bit of turmoil started to hit their village located in the Sub-Carpathian mountains - anti-Semitism started running rampant like a disease. It began taking ahold of everyone around them. Those who were once friends now became vicious enemies. Rifcha began to realize that her world was about to crumble. On April 18, 1944, Rifcha and her family were ripped from their home and taken by gunpoint to the Mukacheve Ghetto. The conditions were harsh and virulent but the entire family was alive and together. Their stay in Mukacheve Ghetto was brief. One month later they were loaded into cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz II- Birkeneu. Selections were made as soon as the family was pulled from the train. There were no last hugs. No good-byes. As Rifcha's mother and her youngest siblings were being torn away and taken to their final death march, Rifcha's mother made her promise to take care of her sisters, to survive and to make sure she told the world of the atrocities of the Holocaust. At the gates of Auschwitz, Rifcha decided to become someone new. She gave herself a new name: Edita with the meaning: Spoils of war. Over a million people, lost their lives in Auschwitz II - Birkenau, mostly in gas chambers; today, it is the world's largest Jewish graveyard. At the height of the selections, the murders would peak at 10,000 a day. This camp was home to Dr. Josef Mengele. This was where he did all of his medical experiments. Edita fell prey to Dr. Mengele several times, even becoming victim to his knife, which ended up saving her life. When selections were being made for the eviction of Auschwitz-Birkenau II, Edita once Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not Even a Number Subtitle: Surviving Larger C - Auschwitz II - Birkenau Author: Edith Perl Narrator: Kay Webster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Motivational Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rifcha and her family were living normal, happy lives. There was school, work, family dinners, outings and vacations. That was until 1938 when the first bit of turmoil started to hit their village located in the Sub-Carpathian mountains - anti-Semitism started running rampant like a disease. It began taking ahold of everyone around them. Those who were once friends now became vicious enemies. Rifcha began to realize that her world was about to crumble. On April 18, 1944, Rifcha and her family were ripped from their home and taken by gunpoint to the Mukacheve Ghetto. The conditions were harsh and virulent but the entire family was alive and together. Their stay in Mukacheve Ghetto was brief. One month later they were loaded into cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz II- Birkeneu. Selections were made as soon as the family was pulled from the train. There were no last hugs. No good-byes. As Rifcha's mother and her youngest siblings were being torn away and taken to their final death march, Rifcha's mother made her promise to take care of her sisters, to survive and to make sure she told the world of the atrocities of the Holocaust. At the gates of Auschwitz, Rifcha decided to become someone new. She gave herself a new name: Edita with the meaning: Spoils of war. Over a million people, lost their lives in Auschwitz II - Birkenau, mostly in gas chambers; today, it is the world's largest Jewish graveyard. At the height of the selections, the murders would peak at 10,000 a day. This camp was home to Dr. Josef Mengele. This was where he did all of his medical experiments. Edita fell prey to Dr. Mengele several times, even becoming victim to his knife, which ended up saving her life. When selections were being made for the eviction of Auschwitz-Birkenau II, Edita once Members Reviews: Amazing Must read for any lover of WWII history. Heartbreaking yet somehow an incredible story of strength and Providence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/West-with-the-Night-Audiobook/B002V57OSI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: West with the Night Author: Beryl Markham Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Of her memoir Ernest Hemingway said, "She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer....[She] can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves writers." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beryl Markham) Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:14:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/West-with-the-Night-Audiobook/B002V57OSI thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: West with the Night Author: Beryl Markham Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Of her memoir Ernest Hemingway said, "She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer....[She] can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves writers." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: West with the Night Author: Beryl Markham Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 176 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Of her memoir Ernest Hemingway said, "She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer....[She] can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves writers." Members Reviews: Captivating This narrator/author combination rather reminded me of a professor I had in college. He was cursed with a rather plain voice, but once you got past that and listened to what he was saying, it was bitingly funny and terribly insightful. This book is much the same. I listen while commuting, and I frequently encounter a narrator/author combination that I'll have to turn off after about 30 minutes so that I don't fall asleep while driving. This book is emphatically not one of those. The memoir is beautifully written and wonderfully told; it is infused with magnificent landscapes, dear friends, captivating adventures, and delightful humor. In short, it is the best audio book I've listened to this year. I Read this wonderful book Hello I just wanted to put in my 2cents on this great book. I did not listen to it, I read it aloud to my family on a long trip. There were a few paragraphs I skipped over for the benefit of my sensitive 10 year old. This is a first hand account of the early days of flying in Africa, told by a strong woman, but in the most beautiful lyrical style. It would be great for everyone interested in flying or Africa, but especially for young women. Outstanding What a story! And beautifully narrated.... The beauty and adventure and exquisite language will carry you dream-like through this book, and you'll be glad you can listen again. Wonderfully Addictive. I have listened to "West With the Night" twice now. Anna Fields voice is so perfect for this story. She does a wonderful reading. Ernest Hemingway loved Beryl Markham's book, and recommended it to Max Perkins, this was the main reason that I purchased, and listened to, "West With The Night". The other reason is, I love East African literature from this era. Markham's words evoke images of the people, the tribes, the animals, and of course The Continent of Africa. It all becomes very real. Three dimensional without pasteboard colored lens glasses. Markhams words through Anna Fields voice conjure up the experience of landing an ancient plane in a torch lite field, at night, in a wild unforgiving country. The second time I listened was even better. Markham loved her Africa, it was her home, she live out her life there. She always returned to her Nairobi, like Lord Delamere she had found a home, and it was East Africa. An entrancing story wonderfully narrated Markham's lyrical, well-wrought story of her African childhood, understanding of horses and the natural life of Africa, and passion for aviation and adventure deservedly received Hemingway's choice praise. The narrator flawlessly captured the many voices of the characters without sentimentality and with perfect pacing. This was such an engrossing listen it was hard to hit the pause button. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rattler-One-Seven-A-Vietnam-Helicopter-Pilots-War-Story-Audiobook/B00CJ0MQZ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rattler One-Seven: A Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's War Story Subtitle: North Texas Military Biography and Memoir Series Author: Chuck Gross Narrator: Gerry Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rattler One-Seven puts you in the helicopter seat, to see the war in Vietnam through the eyes of an inexperienced pilot as he transforms himself into a seasoned combat veteran. At the age of twenty, Chuck Gross spent his 1970-71 tour with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company flying UH-1 Huey helicopters. He inserted special operations teams into Laos and participated in Lam Son 719, a misbegotten attempt to assault and cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail, during which his helicopter was shot down and he was stranded in the field. Soon after the war he wrote down his adventures, while his memory was still fresh with the events. Rattler One-Seven (his call sign) is written as Gross experienced it, using these notes along with letters written home to accurately preserve the mindset he had while in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Exciting reading! Chuck Gross vividly tells the dramatic account of being a combat helicopter pilot in such a way that you feel you are there. Rattler One-Seven is a compelling memoir of what it was like to fly combat helicopters in Vietnam. It is a must-read for all military and aviation enthusiasts." (Chuck Carlock, author of Firebirds) "Gross' memoir is worth reading. His stories should find an audience among serious collectors of books about Vietnam." ( Military History of the West) "Chuck Gross' book tells exactly what it was like to fly a Huey slick in combat in the Vietnam War. The only things missing are the smells of gunpowder and the incredible noise as he takes the reader on combat assaults into hot landing zones." (James Joyce, author of Pucker Factor 10) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chuck Gross) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:01:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rattler-One-Seven-A-Vietnam-Helicopter-Pilots-War-Story-Audiobook/B00CJ0MQZ6 thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rattler One-Seven: A Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's War Story Subtitle: North Texas Military Biography and Memoir Series Author: Chuck Gross Narrator: Gerry Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rattler One-Seven puts you in the helicopter seat, to see the war in Vietnam through the eyes of an inexperienced pilot as he transforms himself into a seasoned combat veteran. At the age of twenty, Chuck Gross spent his 1970-71 tour with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company flying UH-1 Huey helicopters. He inserted special operations teams into Laos and participated in Lam Son 719, a misbegotten attempt to assault and cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail, during which his helicopter was shot down and he was stranded in the field. Soon after the war he wrote down his adventures, while his memory was still fresh with the events. Rattler One-Seven (his call sign) is written as Gross experienced it, using these notes along with letters written home to accurately preserve the mindset he had while in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Exciting reading! Chuck Gross vividly tells the dramatic account of being a combat helicopter pilot in such a way that you feel you are there. Rattler One-Seven is a compelling memoir of what it was like to fly combat helicopters in Vietnam. It is a must-read for all military and aviation enthusiasts." (Chuck Carlock, author of Firebirds) "Gross' memoir is worth reading. His stories should find an audience among serious collectors of books about Vietnam." ( Military History of the West) "Chuck Gross' book tells exactly what it was like to fly a Huey slick in combat in the Vietnam War. The only things missing are the smells of gunpowder and the incredible noise as he takes the reader on combat assaults into hot landing zones." (James Joyce, author of Pucker Factor 10) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rattler One-Seven: A Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's War Story Subtitle: North Texas Military Biography and Memoir Series Author: Chuck Gross Narrator: Gerry Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Rattler One-Seven puts you in the helicopter seat, to see the war in Vietnam through the eyes of an inexperienced pilot as he transforms himself into a seasoned combat veteran. At the age of twenty, Chuck Gross spent his 1970-71 tour with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company flying UH-1 Huey helicopters. He inserted special operations teams into Laos and participated in Lam Son 719, a misbegotten attempt to assault and cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail, during which his helicopter was shot down and he was stranded in the field. Soon after the war he wrote down his adventures, while his memory was still fresh with the events. Rattler One-Seven (his call sign) is written as Gross experienced it, using these notes along with letters written home to accurately preserve the mindset he had while in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Exciting reading! Chuck Gross vividly tells the dramatic account of being a combat helicopter pilot in such a way that you feel you are there. Rattler One-Seven is a compelling memoir of what it was like to fly combat helicopters in Vietnam. It is a must-read for all military and aviation enthusiasts." (Chuck Carlock, author of Firebirds) "Gross' memoir is worth reading. His stories should find an audience among serious collectors of books about Vietnam." ( Military History of the West) "Chuck Gross' book tells exactly what it was like to fly a Huey slick in combat in the Vietnam War. The only things missing are the smells of gunpowder and the incredible noise as he takes the reader on combat assaults into hot landing zones." (James Joyce, author of Pucker Factor 10) Members Reviews: One of the Best Helicopter books I've listened to! The first Heli book I listened to was Night Stalkers. That was Very informative and at the same time fed my Love for Helicopters. This book Does it all over again. Gross takes his letters he sent home and other things he wrote at the time and reads them as he progresses thru his Army stint in "Nam". He takes you from when he enters the Recruit center and adds the most Exiting and informative days in that time period and puts them in this book. He becomes one of the more revered leaders of his unit that many guys come to look up to. I hesitated b/c of not many people rating this yet but I'm glad I took a chance and got it. It is now one of my Favorites that I will be re listening to for a long time. Good story. Mispronunciations distract and annoy This review is limited to the audio version. Mispronunciations litter this audiobook butchering both helicopter and military terminology as well as geographic locations, such as the historic city of Hu. I found this distracting as well as disrespectful to the earnest efforts of the author. I don't intend this as nit-picking. I simply expect (and hope) for better from Audible. The audio format calls for adequate preparation by the production team prior to entering the studio, with particular attention to accurate pronunciation. That said, Mr. Gross comes across as one of those decent enough sorts, simultaneously coming of age while developing into a competent combat pilot, yet so straight-laced, pious and temperate that he routinely rubbed his commanders the wrong way and alienated himself from his peers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Love-Life-and-Elephants-Audiobook/B007Z5TGRG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Life, and Elephants Subtitle: An African Love Story Author: Daphne Sheldrick Narrator: Virginia McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants. Her deep empathy and understanding, her years of observing Kenyas rich variety of wildlife, and her pioneering work in perfecting the right husbandry and milk formula have saved countless elephants, rhinos, and other baby animals from certain death. In this heartwarming and poignant memoir, Daphne shares her amazing relationships with a host of orphans, including her first love, Bushy, a liquid-eyed antelope; Rickey-Tickey-Tavey, the little dwarf mongoose; Gregory Peck, the busy buffalo weaver bird; Huppety, the mischievous zebra; and the majestic elephant Eleanor, with whom Daphne has shared more than forty years of great friendship. But this is also a magical and heartbreaking human love story between Daphne and David Sheldrick, the famous Tsavo Park warden. It was their deep and passionate love, Davids extraordinary insight into all aspects of nature, and the tragedy of his early death that inspired Daphnes vast array of achievements, most notably the founding of the world-renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Orphans Nursery in Nairobi National Park, where Daphne continues to live and work to this day. Encompassing not only David and Daphnes tireless campaign for an end to poaching and for conserving Kenyas wildlife, but also their ability to engage with the human side of animals and their rearing of the orphans expressly so they can return to the wild, Love, Life, and Elephants is alive with compassion and humor, providing a rare insight into the life of one of the worlds most remarkable women. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daphne Sheldrick) Tue, 08 May 2012 22:44:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Love-Life-and-Elephants-Audiobook/B007Z5TGRG thebookvoice.com 14:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Life, and Elephants Subtitle: An African Love Story Author: Daphne Sheldrick Narrator: Virginia McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants. Her deep empathy and understanding, her years of observing Kenyas rich variety of wildlife, and her pioneering work in perfecting the right husbandry and milk formula have saved countless elephants, rhinos, and other baby animals from certain death. In this heartwarming and poignant memoir, Daphne shares her amazing relationships with a host of orphans, including her first love, Bushy, a liquid-eyed antelope; Rickey-Tickey-Tavey, the little dwarf mongoose; Gregory Peck, the busy buffalo weaver bird; Huppety, the mischievous zebra; and the majestic elephant Eleanor, with whom Daphne has shared more than forty years of great friendship. But this is also a magical and heartbreaking human love story between Daphne and David Sheldrick, the famous Tsavo Park warden. It was their deep and passionate love, Davids extraordinary insight into all aspects of nature, and the tragedy of his early death that inspired Daphnes vast array of achievements, most notably the founding of the world-renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Orphans Nursery in Nairobi National Park, where Daphne continues to live and work to this day. Encompassing not only David and Daphnes tireless campaign for an end to poaching and for conserving Kenyas wildlife, but also their ability to engage with the human side of animals and their rearing of the orphans expressly so they can return to the wild, Love, Life, and Elephants is alive with compassion and humor, providing a rare insight into the life of one of the worlds most remarkable women. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love, Life, and Elephants Subtitle: An African Love Story Author: Daphne Sheldrick Narrator: Virginia McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants. Her deep empathy and understanding, her years of observing Kenyas rich variety of wildlife, and her pioneering work in perfecting the right husbandry and milk formula have saved countless elephants, rhinos, and other baby animals from certain death. In this heartwarming and poignant memoir, Daphne shares her amazing relationships with a host of orphans, including her first love, Bushy, a liquid-eyed antelope; Rickey-Tickey-Tavey, the little dwarf mongoose; Gregory Peck, the busy buffalo weaver bird; Huppety, the mischievous zebra; and the majestic elephant Eleanor, with whom Daphne has shared more than forty years of great friendship. But this is also a magical and heartbreaking human love story between Daphne and David Sheldrick, the famous Tsavo Park warden. It was their deep and passionate love, Davids extraordinary insight into all aspects of nature, and the tragedy of his early death that inspired Daphnes vast array of achievements, most notably the founding of the world-renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Orphans Nursery in Nairobi National Park, where Daphne continues to live and work to this day. Encompassing not only David and Daphnes tireless campaign for an end to poaching and for conserving Kenyas wildlife, but also their ability to engage with the human side of animals and their rearing of the orphans expressly so they can return to the wild, Love, Life, and Elephants is alive with compassion and humor, providing a rare insight into the life of one of the worlds most remarkable women. Members Reviews: A LOVE STORY IN EVERY SENSE [THE PRINT AND KINDLE VERSIONS OF THIS BOOK HAVE MANY PAGES OF MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. THE AUDIO VERSION DESERVES A PDF FILE OF THE SAME!] This is the people and animal book I was looking for when I gave a disappointed review to Love at First Bark. This book is first a love story about the life of a very loving woman, two husbands -- both great loves, a daughter from each, and years of fascinating work with animals in Kenya. Daphne Sheldrick tells her own life story, weaving family events with animal friends, scientific discoveries, and world and Kenyan politics. She waxes quite poetic in spots, describing the romance and beauty of the scenery, the scent of ylang-ylang and animal sounds in the night. The story is balanced and consistent, although one chapter may be about high-level politics and the next may focus on an orphaned rhino or elephant they are raising. I found the joyful descriptions of the garden and the small creatures living nearby helps to compensate for the heart-breaking saga of poaching and general corruption. Virginia McKenna, the narrator, is outstanding. She is a great actress, turning the words into a musical composition expressing fun, excitement and joy, slowing to a whisper for serious parts. She sounds like an old English lady wearing a ruffly blouse, face powder and a flowery scent, which may be just how the author herself would sound. Mrs. Sheldrick is only 78 now, living and working near Nairobi. Predictably some people will be "turned off" by mention of culling and poaching -- all the wildlife systematically killed through greed, ignorance and bad politics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Conversations-with-Major-Dick-Winters-Audiobook/B00OPDK9CC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Major Dick Winters Subtitle: Life Lessons from the Commander of the Band of Brothers Author: Cole C. Kingseed Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On the hellish battlefields of World War II Europe, Major Dick Winters led his Easy Company - the now-legendary Band of Brothers - from the confusion and chaos of the D-day invasion to the final capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But Winters' story didn't end there; it was only the beginning. He was a quiet, reluctant hero whose modesty and strength drew the admiration of not only his men but millions worldwide. Now comes the story of Dick Winters in his last years as witnessed and experienced by his good friend Cole C. Kingseed. Kingseed shares the formative experiences that made Winters such an effective leader. He addresses Winters' experiences and leadership during the war; his intense, unbreakable devotion to his men; his search for peace, both without and within, after the war; and how fame forced him to make adjustments to an international audience of well-wishers and admirers, even as he attempted to leave a lasting legacy before joining his fallen comrades. Following Winters' death on January 2, 2011, the outpouring of grief and adulation for one of this nation's preeminent leaders of character, courage, and competence shows just how great a mark he left on the world. This is a story of leadership, fame, and friendship and the journey of one man's struggle to find the peace that he promised himself if he survived World War II. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cole C. Kingseed) Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:28:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Conversations-with-Major-Dick-Winters-Audiobook/B00OPDK9CC thebookvoice.com 07:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Major Dick Winters Subtitle: Life Lessons from the Commander of the Band of Brothers Author: Cole C. Kingseed Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On the hellish battlefields of World War II Europe, Major Dick Winters led his Easy Company - the now-legendary Band of Brothers - from the confusion and chaos of the D-day invasion to the final capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But Winters' story didn't end there; it was only the beginning. He was a quiet, reluctant hero whose modesty and strength drew the admiration of not only his men but millions worldwide. Now comes the story of Dick Winters in his last years as witnessed and experienced by his good friend Cole C. Kingseed. Kingseed shares the formative experiences that made Winters such an effective leader. He addresses Winters' experiences and leadership during the war; his intense, unbreakable devotion to his men; his search for peace, both without and within, after the war; and how fame forced him to make adjustments to an international audience of well-wishers and admirers, even as he attempted to leave a lasting legacy before joining his fallen comrades. Following Winters' death on January 2, 2011, the outpouring of grief and adulation for one of this nation's preeminent leaders of character, courage, and competence shows just how great a mark he left on the world. This is a story of leadership, fame, and friendship and the journey of one man's struggle to find the peace that he promised himself if he survived World War II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Major Dick Winters Subtitle: Life Lessons from the Commander of the Band of Brothers Author: Cole C. Kingseed Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: On the hellish battlefields of World War II Europe, Major Dick Winters led his Easy Company - the now-legendary Band of Brothers - from the confusion and chaos of the D-day invasion to the final capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But Winters' story didn't end there; it was only the beginning. He was a quiet, reluctant hero whose modesty and strength drew the admiration of not only his men but millions worldwide. Now comes the story of Dick Winters in his last years as witnessed and experienced by his good friend Cole C. Kingseed. Kingseed shares the formative experiences that made Winters such an effective leader. He addresses Winters' experiences and leadership during the war; his intense, unbreakable devotion to his men; his search for peace, both without and within, after the war; and how fame forced him to make adjustments to an international audience of well-wishers and admirers, even as he attempted to leave a lasting legacy before joining his fallen comrades. Following Winters' death on January 2, 2011, the outpouring of grief and adulation for one of this nation's preeminent leaders of character, courage, and competence shows just how great a mark he left on the world. This is a story of leadership, fame, and friendship and the journey of one man's struggle to find the peace that he promised himself if he survived World War II. Members Reviews: Boring Narrator wont shut up. He just keeps talk and talkin, Thought this would be about Dick Winters This one grows on you 'll start by saying that the material contains extended excerpts from interviews which made up Beyond Band of Brothers, so there is some repetition from the prior work. This book is also an opportunity for Col Kingseed to step out from behind the mask of Ghost writer, and show his relationship to the Major, and all that meant to him. This book is more of a tribute to a friend, and a reflection on friendship. I wouldn't choose this as my first book, if one were interested in Major Winters, his wartime experiences, or Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, or World War II. Even to fully get the meaning behind this book, reading Beyond Band of Brothers, of Band of Brothers, or one of the many good books on the subject is a prerequisite. At first, I was overly aware of the repetition from the prior work, as more new material enters the narrative, and the various figures of the author, his teenage daughter, and others flesh out, the book definitely grows on you. Several repetitive chapters. There were several parts of repetition covered in multiple chapters. Still good insight into Winters. Phenomenal! One of the top five books I've read on leadership in my life time. A must read for those that are in a leadership position. A must listen A life changing book. I will listen to this book several times. Thank you Colonel https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Taking-Aim-Audiobook/B0742KPFTJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taking Aim Subtitle: Daring to Be Different, Happier, and Healthier in the Great Outdoors Author: A. J. Gregory, Eva Shockey Narrator: Eva Shockey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: An acclaimed bow hunter who defies the stereotype that hunting is a man's game, Eva Shockey is a TV and social media phenomenon at the forefront of a new wave of women and girls who are passionate about outdoor sports. Eva Shockey grew up expecting to be a dancer like her glamorous mother. But something about spending family vacations RV-ing across North America and going on hunts with her dad sparked in her an enduring passion for a different way of life. In Taking Aim, Eva tells a very personal story of choosing the less-traveled path to a rewarding life in outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing. For her, as her millions of fans can attest, that has meant hunting as a way of harvesting food, caring deeply about conservation, sustainability and healthy eating, and getting closer to God in nature. In this riveting memoir for the adventurer in all of us, Eva takes listeners along as she hunts caribou on the rugged Aleutian Islands, tracks a 1500-pound bull moose across the unforgiving Yukon, and meets many other challenges of a life in the wild. Along the way we learn that hunting is about so much more than pulling a trigger. "My story is about discovering your dream," writes Eva. "It's about following your passion, mastering your skills, taking aim no matter who thinks you're crazy...and then letting the arrow fly. If you've done all you can, I can tell you that you're almost certain to hit your mark." Whether you're a lifelong hunter or a city dweller who has never set foot in the wilderness, Eva's story delivers an empowering message about rejecting stereotypes and expectations, believing in yourself, and finding the courage to pursue what you care about most. Critic Reviews: "In this sprightly, instructive autobiography, Shockey describes her love of hunting...She details the hours-long hikes, the cheek-chafing cold, the patience ('hair-pulling stretches of monotony'), and the constant practicing required to 'harvest' that 1500-pound bull moose. She endures antiwoman and antihunting attitudes, defending hunting as an act of conservation, self-reliance, and, often, charity." ( Publishers Weekly) "I have had the privilege of knowing Eva Shockey for years as colleagues in the outdoor industry, and am thrilled for her voice and perspective is reaching a larger audience. Taking Aim offers fresh perspective that appeals to both the lifelong hunter and non-hunter alike. Eva's voice gives insider understanding to readers for which the outdoor industry is a world yet undiscovered. Simultaneously, she speaks to the heart of every avid outdoorsman as she recounts stories of risky exploration and its rich rewards. Hunter or not, Taking Aim is for you." (Willie Robertson, author, American fisherman, and hunter) "Throughout this book Eva mentions the impact her family has had on her education and passion for the outdoors. I have three little girls, and another child on the way, that my wife and I are raising to appreciate, enjoy and love the outdoors as much as we do. This book is a great reminder of the importance of introducing and giving the gift of the outdoors to your children." (Justin Moore, country music singer) biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. J. Gregory) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:40:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Taking-Aim-Audiobook/B0742KPFTJ thebookvoice.com 05:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taking Aim Subtitle: Daring to Be Different, Happier, and Healthier in the Great Outdoors Author: A. J. Gregory, Eva Shockey Narrator: Eva Shockey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: An acclaimed bow hunter who defies the stereotype that hunting is a man's game, Eva Shockey is a TV and social media phenomenon at the forefront of a new wave of women and girls who are passionate about outdoor sports. Eva Shockey grew up expecting to be a dancer like her glamorous mother. But something about spending family vacations RV-ing across North America and going on hunts with her dad sparked in her an enduring passion for a different way of life. In Taking Aim, Eva tells a very personal story of choosing the less-traveled path to a rewarding life in outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing. For her, as her millions of fans can attest, that has meant hunting as a way of harvesting food, caring deeply about conservation, sustainability and healthy eating, and getting closer to God in nature. In this riveting memoir for the adventurer in all of us, Eva takes listeners along as she hunts caribou on the rugged Aleutian Islands, tracks a 1500-pound bull moose across the unforgiving Yukon, and meets many other challenges of a life in the wild. Along the way we learn that hunting is about so much more than pulling a trigger. "My story is about discovering your dream," writes Eva. "It's about following your passion, mastering your skills, taking aim no matter who thinks you're crazy...and then letting the arrow fly. If you've done all you can, I can tell you that you're almost certain to hit your mark." Whether you're a lifelong hunter or a city dweller who has never set foot in the wilderness, Eva's story delivers an empowering message about rejecting stereotypes and expectations, believing in yourself, and finding the courage to pursue what you care about most. Critic Reviews: "In this sprightly, instructive autobiography, Shockey describes her love of hunting...She details the hours-long hikes, the cheek-chafing cold, the patience ('hair-pulling stretches of monotony'), and the constant practicing required to 'harvest' that 1500-pound bull moose. She endures antiwoman and antihunting attitudes, defending hunting as an act of conservation, self-reliance, and, often, charity." ( Publishers Weekly) "I have had the privilege of knowing Eva Shockey for years as colleagues in the outdoor industry, and am thrilled for her voice and perspective is reaching a larger audience. Taking Aim offers fresh perspective that appeals to both the lifelong hunter and non-hunter alike. Eva's voice gives insider understanding to readers for which the outdoor industry is a world yet undiscovered. Simultaneously, she speaks to the heart of every avid outdoorsman as she recounts stories of risky exploration and its rich rewards. Hunter or not, Taking Aim is for you." (Willie Robertson, author, American fisherman, and hunter) "Throughout this book Eva mentions the impact her family has had on her education and passion for the outdoors. I have three little girls, and another child on the way, that my wife and I are raising to appreciate, enjoy and love the outdoors as much as we do. This book is a great reminder of the importance of introducing and giving the gift of the outdoors to your children." (Justin Moore, country music singer) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taking Aim Subtitle: Daring to Be Different, Happier, and Healthier in the Great Outdoors Author: A. J. Gregory, Eva Shockey Narrator: Eva Shockey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: An acclaimed bow hunter who defies the stereotype that hunting is a man's game, Eva Shockey is a TV and social media phenomenon at the forefront of a new wave of women and girls who are passionate about outdoor sports. Eva Shockey grew up expecting to be a dancer like her glamorous mother. But something about spending family vacations RV-ing across North America and going on hunts with her dad sparked in her an enduring passion for a different way of life. In Taking Aim, Eva tells a very personal story of choosing the less-traveled path to a rewarding life in outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing. For her, as her millions of fans can attest, that has meant hunting as a way of harvesting food, caring deeply about conservation, sustainability and healthy eating, and getting closer to God in nature. In this riveting memoir for the adventurer in all of us, Eva takes listeners along as she hunts caribou on the rugged Aleutian Islands, tracks a 1500-pound bull moose across the unforgiving Yukon, and meets many other challenges of a life in the wild. Along the way we learn that hunting is about so much more than pulling a trigger. "My story is about discovering your dream," writes Eva. "It's about following your passion, mastering your skills, taking aim no matter who thinks you're crazy...and then letting the arrow fly. If you've done all you can, I can tell you that you're almost certain to hit your mark." Whether you're a lifelong hunter or a city dweller who has never set foot in the wilderness, Eva's story delivers an empowering message about rejecting stereotypes and expectations, believing in yourself, and finding the courage to pursue what you care about most. Critic Reviews: "In this sprightly, instructive autobiography, Shockey describes her love of hunting...She details the hours-long hikes, the cheek-chafing cold, the patience ('hair-pulling stretches of monotony'), and the constant practicing required to 'harvest' that 1500-pound bull moose. She endures antiwoman and antihunting attitudes, defending hunting as an act of conservation, self-reliance, and, often, charity." ( Publishers Weekly) "I have had the privilege of knowing Eva Shockey for years as colleagues in the outdoor industry, and am thrilled for her voice and perspective is reaching a larger audience. Taking Aim offers fresh perspective that appeals to both the lifelong hunter and non-hunter alike. Eva's voice gives insider understanding to readers for which the outdoor industry is a world yet undiscovered. Simultaneously, she speaks to the heart of every avid outdoorsman as she recounts stories of risky exploration and its rich rewards. Hunter or not, Taking Aim is for you." (Willie Robertson, author, American fisherman, and hunter) "Throughout this book Eva mentions the impact her family has had on her education and passion for the outdoors. I have three little girls, and another child on the way, that my wife and I are raising to appreciate, enjoy and love the outdoors as much as we do. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-L-Audiobook/B002V1C1GW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One L Subtitle: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Each September, a new crop of students enter Harvard Law School to begin an intense, often grueling, sometimes harrowing year of introduction to the law. Will the One Ls survive? Will they excel? Will they make the Law Review, the outward and visible sign of success in this ultra-competitive microcosm? With remarkable insight into both his fellow students and himself, Turow leads us through the ups and downs, the small triumphs and tragedies of the year, in an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative that teaches the listener not only about law school and the law but also about the human beings who make them what they are. Critic Reviews: "The most accurate, complete, and balanced description yet of a century-old rite of passage in America." (Baltimore Sun) "[One L] should be read by anyone who has ever contemplated going to law school or anyone who has ever worried about being human." (The New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Turow) Mon, 01 Aug 2005 20:52:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/One-L-Audiobook/B002V1C1GW thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One L Subtitle: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Each September, a new crop of students enter Harvard Law School to begin an intense, often grueling, sometimes harrowing year of introduction to the law. Will the One Ls survive? Will they excel? Will they make the Law Review, the outward and visible sign of success in this ultra-competitive microcosm? With remarkable insight into both his fellow students and himself, Turow leads us through the ups and downs, the small triumphs and tragedies of the year, in an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative that teaches the listener not only about law school and the law but also about the human beings who make them what they are. Critic Reviews: "The most accurate, complete, and balanced description yet of a century-old rite of passage in America." (Baltimore Sun) "[One L] should be read by anyone who has ever contemplated going to law school or anyone who has ever worried about being human." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One L Subtitle: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 290 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Each September, a new crop of students enter Harvard Law School to begin an intense, often grueling, sometimes harrowing year of introduction to the law. Will the One Ls survive? Will they excel? Will they make the Law Review, the outward and visible sign of success in this ultra-competitive microcosm? With remarkable insight into both his fellow students and himself, Turow leads us through the ups and downs, the small triumphs and tragedies of the year, in an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative that teaches the listener not only about law school and the law but also about the human beings who make them what they are. Critic Reviews: "The most accurate, complete, and balanced description yet of a century-old rite of passage in America." (Baltimore Sun) "[One L] should be read by anyone who has ever contemplated going to law school or anyone who has ever worried about being human." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: A well-told and well-written account One L brought insight into the self-induced psychopathology that first year students bestow on themselves, as well as the misdirected, flip pieces of advice that professors give to students undergoing a great deal of stress. I also became very interested in learning the basics of the law. I never knew what "torts" were until I listened to the story. I was impressed with the liveliness of the narration, and the clear writing as well. While some explanations rambled a bit, I was very interested in hearing Turow's story, and listened to the story straight through. I have new insight to the world my lawyer friends went through in their first year, and greater understanding why many of them exhibit the aggressive, combative personas when I talk with them. Turow wrote the book while undergoing law school, and the tone of the narrator's complaints and demonizing remarks sometimes come across as immature and whiny. Nonetheless, the narrative felt authentic, and I was engrossed in Turow's progress. Still a great choice 30 years later! This audiobook describes Scott Turow's first year at Harvard Law in the 1970s. The first person perspective kept my attention. He candidly describes elitist professors, competitive fellow students, the detrimental effect on his marriage and the stress all 1Ls seem to endure. Any negativity is balanced by his underlying respect for the law, education and the process. The narrator is very good. I especially admired how adept he was at switching to different accents to portray different characters. This was a great choice for my commute as a 1L. It's remarkable how little legal education has changed in 30 years--many of his experiences are similar to my own. Several of his anecdotes even made me laugh out loud. I wish it hadn't ended... Comparisons are Lawyerly John Donne, amongst others, wrote that comparisons are odious. My experience of Scott Turow's recollections of his first year at Harvard Law School suggests that this is not always true. I went to Law School in Australia in the early 80's. My first two years (here we once split the first year of law over two years in combination with part of a sympathetic second degree, in my case Commerce) bore very little resemblance to his. In some ways heading his memoir I felt like I'd been deprived the trial by ordeal that he endured. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thank-You-for-Coming-to-Hattiesburg-Audiobook/B06WGLNWV6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg Subtitle: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World Author: Todd Barry Narrator: Todd Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the veteran comedian and actor from The Wrestler and Louie comes a hilarious book of travel essays from his time on tour through secondary markets in the US, Canada, and Israel. Hello. It's Todd Barry. Yes, the massively famous comedian. I have billons of fans all over the world, so I do my fair share of touring. While I love doing shows in the big cities (New York, Chicago, Cleveland), I also enjoy a good secondary market (Rochester, Springfield, Toledo). There's something great about performing in a place where they don't expect to see you. They're appreciative. They say things like "thank you for coming to Hattiesburg" as much as they say "nice show". And almost every town has their version of a hipster coffee shop, so I can get in my comfort zone. My original plan was to book one secondary market show in all 50 states in about a year, but that idea was funnier than anything in my act. So, instead of all 50 states in a year, my agent booked multiple shows in a lot of states, plus Israel and Canada. Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is part tour diary, part travel guide, and part memoir. (Yes, memoir. Just like the thing presidents and former child stars get to write.) Follow me on my journey of small clubs and the occasional big amphitheater. Watch me make a promoter clean the dressing room toilet in Connecticut, see me stare at beached turtles in Maui, and see how I react when Lars from Metallica shows up to see me at a rec center in Northern California. I'd love to tell you more, but I need to go book a flight to Evansville, Indiana. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Todd Barry) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:60:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thank-You-for-Coming-to-Hattiesburg-Audiobook/B06WGLNWV6 thebookvoice.com 05:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg Subtitle: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World Author: Todd Barry Narrator: Todd Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the veteran comedian and actor from The Wrestler and Louie comes a hilarious book of travel essays from his time on tour through secondary markets in the US, Canada, and Israel. Hello. It's Todd Barry. Yes, the massively famous comedian. I have billons of fans all over the world, so I do my fair share of touring. While I love doing shows in the big cities (New York, Chicago, Cleveland), I also enjoy a good secondary market (Rochester, Springfield, Toledo). There's something great about performing in a place where they don't expect to see you. They're appreciative. They say things like "thank you for coming to Hattiesburg" as much as they say "nice show". And almost every town has their version of a hipster coffee shop, so I can get in my comfort zone. My original plan was to book one secondary market show in all 50 states in about a year, but that idea was funnier than anything in my act. So, instead of all 50 states in a year, my agent booked multiple shows in a lot of states, plus Israel and Canada. Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is part tour diary, part travel guide, and part memoir. (Yes, memoir. Just like the thing presidents and former child stars get to write.) Follow me on my journey of small clubs and the occasional big amphitheater. Watch me make a promoter clean the dressing room toilet in Connecticut, see me stare at beached turtles in Maui, and see how I react when Lars from Metallica shows up to see me at a rec center in Northern California. I'd love to tell you more, but I need to go book a flight to Evansville, Indiana. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg Subtitle: One Comedian's Tour of Not-Quite-the-Biggest Cities in the World Author: Todd Barry Narrator: Todd Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From the veteran comedian and actor from The Wrestler and Louie comes a hilarious book of travel essays from his time on tour through secondary markets in the US, Canada, and Israel. Hello. It's Todd Barry. Yes, the massively famous comedian. I have billons of fans all over the world, so I do my fair share of touring. While I love doing shows in the big cities (New York, Chicago, Cleveland), I also enjoy a good secondary market (Rochester, Springfield, Toledo). There's something great about performing in a place where they don't expect to see you. They're appreciative. They say things like "thank you for coming to Hattiesburg" as much as they say "nice show". And almost every town has their version of a hipster coffee shop, so I can get in my comfort zone. My original plan was to book one secondary market show in all 50 states in about a year, but that idea was funnier than anything in my act. So, instead of all 50 states in a year, my agent booked multiple shows in a lot of states, plus Israel and Canada. Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg is part tour diary, part travel guide, and part memoir. (Yes, memoir. Just like the thing presidents and former child stars get to write.) Follow me on my journey of small clubs and the occasional big amphitheater. Watch me make a promoter clean the dressing room toilet in Connecticut, see me stare at beached turtles in Maui, and see how I react when Lars from Metallica shows up to see me at a rec center in Northern California. I'd love to tell you more, but I need to go book a flight to Evansville, Indiana. Members Reviews: Todd Barry is a Legend. Fantastic book, fantastic comedian. Hope he does more books in the future. Very entertaining and well written. Great read. Good, quick read. It is a format that I assumed would be somewhat repetitive but I found the opposite to be true. It had a true feel of being "in on it" and behind the scene. Breaking the 4th wall. Most important...it was FUNNY! Todd's Delivery and Dry Wit Make This Great What made the experience of listening to Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg the most enjoyable? Listening to Todd tell his own story was a great choice. His delivery is flawless. What other book might you compare Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg to and why? Unlike some of the autobiographies of other comedians like Maron or Martin, Todd keeps his personal life mostly personal and focuses instead on the main theme of what it is like to play smaller and less famous venues--and the trials of getting to those places. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Extraordinary-Ordinary-People-Audiobook/B0044YTBR6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extraordinary, Ordinary People Subtitle: A Memoir of Family Author: Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Condoleezza Rice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman - and the first black woman ever -- to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25, she never learned to swim - not because she wouldn't have loved to, but because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. Condoleezza's father, John, a minister and educator, instilled in her a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezzas passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mothers cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling. This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl - and a young woman - trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, and of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community, that made all the difference. Critic Reviews: "[R]ecords a thrilling, inspiring life of achievement."( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Condoleezza Rice) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:20:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Extraordinary-Ordinary-People-Audiobook/B0044YTBR6 thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extraordinary, Ordinary People Subtitle: A Memoir of Family Author: Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Condoleezza Rice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman - and the first black woman ever -- to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25, she never learned to swim - not because she wouldn't have loved to, but because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. Condoleezza's father, John, a minister and educator, instilled in her a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezzas passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mothers cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling. This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl - and a young woman - trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, and of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community, that made all the difference. Critic Reviews: "[R]ecords a thrilling, inspiring life of achievement."( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extraordinary, Ordinary People Subtitle: A Memoir of Family Author: Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Condoleezza Rice Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman - and the first black woman ever -- to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25, she never learned to swim - not because she wouldn't have loved to, but because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. Condoleezza's father, John, a minister and educator, instilled in her a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezzas passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mothers cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling. This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl - and a young woman - trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, and of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community, that made all the difference. Critic Reviews: "[R]ecords a thrilling, inspiring life of achievement."( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fabulous! From Michelle Carver - I rarely write reviews but I simply had to with this book. This book is not a political book about her term under President Bush. And you don't need to agree with her politically to find yourself absolutely enthralled by this book. As the title suggests, this is a memoir of her family history, how she was raised, the choices her amazing parents made to help her become who she is today. Besides being a very engaging writer, I thoroughly enjoyed her narration as well. I found myself completely sucked into the book unable to turn it off even late into the night, like a good fiction novel might capture me. She was raised in Birmingham, Alabama during the civil rights movement and her completely thorough description of everyday life as a black family carving out a piece of happiness through those tumultuous times was simply astounding. The details she recalls paint a completely clear picture, I could see what she was describing and it was terrific, every stage of her life fascinating. She's completely amazing and I hope she writes more, I'll definitely read it. Two thumbs up!!! March without a march A wonderful story of march of 3 people marching to end segregation without marching in public. An inspiring story about human struggle, focus and determination. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Banished-Audiobook/B00BJ5Z9A6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Banished Subtitle: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church Author: Lauren Drain Narrator: Lauren Drain Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've likely heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. Perhaps you've seen their pickets on the news, the members holding signs with messages that are too offensive to copy here, protesting at events such as the funerals of soldiers, the 9-year-old victim of the recent Tucson shooting, and Elizabeth Edwards, all in front of their grieving families. The WBC is fervently anti-gay, anti-Semitic, and anti- practically everything and everyone. And they aren't going anywhere: In March, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the WBC's right to picket funerals. Since no organized religion will claim affiliation with the WBC, it's perhaps more accurate to think of them as a cult. Lauren Drain was thrust into that cult at the age of 15, and then spat back out again seven years later. Banished is the first look inside the organization, as well as a fascinating story of adaptation and perseverance. Lauren spent her early years enjoying a normal life with her family in Florida. But when her formerly liberal and secular father set out to produce a documentary about the WBC, his detached interest gradually evolved into fascination, and he moved the entire family to Kansas to join the church and live on their compound. Over the next seven years, Lauren fully assimilated their extreme beliefs, and became a member of the church and an active and vocal picketer. But as she matured and began to challenge some of the church's tenets, she was unceremoniously cast out from the church and permanently cut off from her family and from everyone else she knew and loved. Banished is the story of Lauren's fight to find herself amidst dramatic changes in a world of extremists and a life in exile. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Drain) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:55:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Banished-Audiobook/B00BJ5Z9A6 thebookvoice.com 08:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Banished Subtitle: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church Author: Lauren Drain Narrator: Lauren Drain Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've likely heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. Perhaps you've seen their pickets on the news, the members holding signs with messages that are too offensive to copy here, protesting at events such as the funerals of soldiers, the 9-year-old victim of the recent Tucson shooting, and Elizabeth Edwards, all in front of their grieving families. The WBC is fervently anti-gay, anti-Semitic, and anti- practically everything and everyone. And they aren't going anywhere: In March, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the WBC's right to picket funerals. Since no organized religion will claim affiliation with the WBC, it's perhaps more accurate to think of them as a cult. Lauren Drain was thrust into that cult at the age of 15, and then spat back out again seven years later. Banished is the first look inside the organization, as well as a fascinating story of adaptation and perseverance. Lauren spent her early years enjoying a normal life with her family in Florida. But when her formerly liberal and secular father set out to produce a documentary about the WBC, his detached interest gradually evolved into fascination, and he moved the entire family to Kansas to join the church and live on their compound. Over the next seven years, Lauren fully assimilated their extreme beliefs, and became a member of the church and an active and vocal picketer. But as she matured and began to challenge some of the church's tenets, she was unceremoniously cast out from the church and permanently cut off from her family and from everyone else she knew and loved. Banished is the story of Lauren's fight to find herself amidst dramatic changes in a world of extremists and a life in exile. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Banished Subtitle: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church Author: Lauren Drain Narrator: Lauren Drain Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: You've likely heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. Perhaps you've seen their pickets on the news, the members holding signs with messages that are too offensive to copy here, protesting at events such as the funerals of soldiers, the 9-year-old victim of the recent Tucson shooting, and Elizabeth Edwards, all in front of their grieving families. The WBC is fervently anti-gay, anti-Semitic, and anti- practically everything and everyone. And they aren't going anywhere: In March, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the WBC's right to picket funerals. Since no organized religion will claim affiliation with the WBC, it's perhaps more accurate to think of them as a cult. Lauren Drain was thrust into that cult at the age of 15, and then spat back out again seven years later. Banished is the first look inside the organization, as well as a fascinating story of adaptation and perseverance. Lauren spent her early years enjoying a normal life with her family in Florida. But when her formerly liberal and secular father set out to produce a documentary about the WBC, his detached interest gradually evolved into fascination, and he moved the entire family to Kansas to join the church and live on their compound. Over the next seven years, Lauren fully assimilated their extreme beliefs, and became a member of the church and an active and vocal picketer. But as she matured and began to challenge some of the church's tenets, she was unceremoniously cast out from the church and permanently cut off from her family and from everyone else she knew and loved. Banished is the story of Lauren's fight to find herself amidst dramatic changes in a world of extremists and a life in exile. Members Reviews: Get Thee Behind Me Phelps Firstly, ignore the review by "Jack"; he is a Topeka resident and shill for the Westboro Baptist church. All his review really shows is that, even after all these years, Jesus can still sometimes be seen carried on the back of an ass. This book is a sobering testament. It is one thing- tragic but comprehensible- for children or even a teenager to be indoctrinated into a ravingly inhumane religious ideology. But for an educated articulate adult, and an atheist no less? The sad fact shown in this book is that the members of this ridiculous church are for the most part highly intelligent people. They have gained the world of pure righteousness, but at the cost of any possibility of self understanding. This was a bargain that Lauren Drain seemed unsuited by nature to keep, so her conflict with the church was painful but inevitable. Go girl! Well read by the author. The good news is that while this book was in press, two more young women defected from Westboro Baptist. Hopefully with publication, more will follow. Hopefully the first of many more to come! What made the experience of listening to Banished the most enjoyable? The fact that Lauren Drain herself reads the material gives it a poignancy that 3rd party narrators can't provide. Less expressive, perhaps, but more authentic. Who was your favorite character and why? The Phelps girls (particularly Jael and Megan) are always interesting, because they've never known a life outside of the cult-like family environment. Their sense of superiority is consistently undercut by having to keep themselves in check. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Revolution-for-Dummies-Audiobook/B01MTYKPZH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolution for Dummies Author: Bassem Youssef Narrator: Bassem Youssef Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 322 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World" - the creator of The Program, the most popular television show in Egypt's history - chronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution, and the turmoil roiling the modern Middle East. Bassem Youssef's incendiary satirical news program, Al-Bernameg (The Program), chronicled the events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, and the rise of Mubarak's successor, Mohamed Morsi. Youssef not only captured his nation's dissent, but stamped it with his own brand of humorous political criticism, in which the Egyptian government became the prime laughing stock. So potent were Youssef's skits, jokes, and commentary, the authoritarian government accused him of insulting the Egyptian presidency and Islam. After a six-hour long police interrogation, Youssef was released. While his case was eventually dismissed, his television show was terminated, and Youssef, fearful for his safety, fled his homeland. In Revolution for Dummies, Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. From the attempted cover-up of the violent clashes in Tahrir Square to the government's announcement that it had created the world's first "AIDS cure" machine, to the conviction of officials that Youssef was a CIA operative - recruited by Jon Stewart - to bring down the country through sarcasm. There's much more - and it's all insanely true. Interweaving the dramatic and inspiring stories of the development of his popular television show and his rise as the most contentious funny-man in Egypt, Youssef's humorous, fast-paced takes on dictatorship, revolution, and the unforeseeable destiny of democracy in the modern Middle East offers much needed hope and more than a few healing laughs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bassem Youssef) Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:00:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Revolution-for-Dummies-Audiobook/B01MTYKPZH thebookvoice.com 07:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolution for Dummies Author: Bassem Youssef Narrator: Bassem Youssef Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 322 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World" - the creator of The Program, the most popular television show in Egypt's history - chronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution, and the turmoil roiling the modern Middle East. Bassem Youssef's incendiary satirical news program, Al-Bernameg (The Program), chronicled the events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, and the rise of Mubarak's successor, Mohamed Morsi. Youssef not only captured his nation's dissent, but stamped it with his own brand of humorous political criticism, in which the Egyptian government became the prime laughing stock. So potent were Youssef's skits, jokes, and commentary, the authoritarian government accused him of insulting the Egyptian presidency and Islam. After a six-hour long police interrogation, Youssef was released. While his case was eventually dismissed, his television show was terminated, and Youssef, fearful for his safety, fled his homeland. In Revolution for Dummies, Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. From the attempted cover-up of the violent clashes in Tahrir Square to the government's announcement that it had created the world's first "AIDS cure" machine, to the conviction of officials that Youssef was a CIA operative - recruited by Jon Stewart - to bring down the country through sarcasm. There's much more - and it's all insanely true. Interweaving the dramatic and inspiring stories of the development of his popular television show and his rise as the most contentious funny-man in Egypt, Youssef's humorous, fast-paced takes on dictatorship, revolution, and the unforeseeable destiny of democracy in the modern Middle East offers much needed hope and more than a few healing laughs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolution for Dummies Author: Bassem Youssef Narrator: Bassem Youssef Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 322 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World" - the creator of The Program, the most popular television show in Egypt's history - chronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution, and the turmoil roiling the modern Middle East. Bassem Youssef's incendiary satirical news program, Al-Bernameg (The Program), chronicled the events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, and the rise of Mubarak's successor, Mohamed Morsi. Youssef not only captured his nation's dissent, but stamped it with his own brand of humorous political criticism, in which the Egyptian government became the prime laughing stock. So potent were Youssef's skits, jokes, and commentary, the authoritarian government accused him of insulting the Egyptian presidency and Islam. After a six-hour long police interrogation, Youssef was released. While his case was eventually dismissed, his television show was terminated, and Youssef, fearful for his safety, fled his homeland. In Revolution for Dummies, Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. From the attempted cover-up of the violent clashes in Tahrir Square to the government's announcement that it had created the world's first "AIDS cure" machine, to the conviction of officials that Youssef was a CIA operative - recruited by Jon Stewart - to bring down the country through sarcasm. There's much more - and it's all insanely true. Interweaving the dramatic and inspiring stories of the development of his popular television show and his rise as the most contentious funny-man in Egypt, Youssef's humorous, fast-paced takes on dictatorship, revolution, and the unforeseeable destiny of democracy in the modern Middle East offers much needed hope and more than a few healing laughs. Members Reviews: The Jon Stewart of the Middle East Bassem Youssef earned the nickname The Jon Stewart of the Middle East with his popular satirical news show in Egypt. Political pressure ultimately forced him to flee his country during the Arab Spring, and here he finally tells the whole story with dry, weary humor. The part that blows my mind the MOST is that this man was a freaking HEART SURGEON before the revolution, and he fell into becoming a hugely successful TV news host basically on a whim. Once he got a taste, there was no turning back. Talk about stumbling into your life's calling. Youssef's trademark seems to be that he jokes about whatever he wants, totally irregardless of pressure from Egypt's leaders, his bosses, or popular opinion. He sticks to his guns, opinions be damned. It's what made him so successful but was also ultimately his downfall. There are so many moments in his story where you're like "Bassemmmmmm, don't do it." But then he does it, and you're just left in awe of his single-minded commitment to forbidding anyone from interfering with his content. I also have a soft spot for stories with close male friendships, and Youssef's real-life friendship with Jon Stewart is very touching. Youssef was a fan first, and you can tell he's still totally starstruck by Stewart, but Stewart became his mentor and ultimately his friend. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Goodbye-Darkness-Audiobook/B002V19SY0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye, Darkness Subtitle: A Memoir of the Pacific War Author: William Manchester Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This memoir offers an unrivaled firsthand account of World War II in the Pacific - what it looked like, sounded like, smelled like, and most of all, what it felt like to one who underwent all but the ultimate of its experiences. Critic Reviews: "It belongs with the best war memoirs ever written." (Los Angeles Times) "A strong and honest account." (The New York Times Book Review) "When Manchester speaks of the awesome heroism and hideous suffering of the Marines he lived with and fought with, he is reverent before the mystery of individual courage and gallantry." (Baltimore Sun) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Manchester) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:57:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Goodbye-Darkness-Audiobook/B002V19SY0 thebookvoice.com 15:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye, Darkness Subtitle: A Memoir of the Pacific War Author: William Manchester Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This memoir offers an unrivaled firsthand account of World War II in the Pacific - what it looked like, sounded like, smelled like, and most of all, what it felt like to one who underwent all but the ultimate of its experiences. Critic Reviews: "It belongs with the best war memoirs ever written." (Los Angeles Times) "A strong and honest account." (The New York Times Book Review) "When Manchester speaks of the awesome heroism and hideous suffering of the Marines he lived with and fought with, he is reverent before the mystery of individual courage and gallantry." (Baltimore Sun) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodbye, Darkness Subtitle: A Memoir of the Pacific War Author: William Manchester Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This memoir offers an unrivaled firsthand account of World War II in the Pacific - what it looked like, sounded like, smelled like, and most of all, what it felt like to one who underwent all but the ultimate of its experiences. Critic Reviews: "It belongs with the best war memoirs ever written." (Los Angeles Times) "A strong and honest account." (The New York Times Book Review) "When Manchester speaks of the awesome heroism and hideous suffering of the Marines he lived with and fought with, he is reverent before the mystery of individual courage and gallantry." (Baltimore Sun) Members Reviews: The best war memoir ever Manchester fought as a marine in the Pacific in WWII, and he returned there to visit and to drive out the demons of black memory in 1978. His memoir of the trip and of the gruesome horrific events of the 1940's island warfare is the best war memoir I have read in 50 years of reading. The oral presentation in this audiobook is equally well done. The listener begins to think that the speaker himself experienced what Manchester wrote about. Surperlative, simply superlative. Essential What did you like best about this story? William Manchester sounds to be the source of much of today's ambivalent confusion about war, and is writing a fact filled, yet soppy emotional memoir / history of compelling stuff. Writing in 1978 or thereabouts, he illustrates perfectly a Me Generation dream sequence which is absent the conviction of necessity. Manchester writes as if, and clearly you can hear it in his articulation, the war was a great revelation to him and thus to everyone. In this regard he displays a kind of shocked naiveté, as if the two World Wars were something just invented for his father and himself, custom-made to drive him to madness. So he deals with repressed memories, and the shock of being amidst the random chaos and violence, and the amazement of how empty such places were after the war. Manchester plays the role of the callow youth experiencing war, trying to deal with cowardice and bravado, and how neither of these simple expressions of manhood seem to have much to do with who dies and who survives the brutalities of the Pacific theater. A sergeant trying to lead men, who develops through sheer luck, an ability to survive the horrors of jungle warfare on extremely remote inhospitable islands. The book serves as my first look into the complexities and the battles of the Pacific. Ask me yesterday and I might have said, Iwo Jima, Midway and Pearl, but now my understanding has been extended a great deal. Recognizing how close the Japanese came to Australia was a great revelation of the book, as well as the parallel drives northward of McArthur and Nimitz. The change in tactics by the Japanese and their all-consuming drive for victory as Dai Nippon has given me a new appreciation for why they were so hated by the Chinese. The devotion of many Pacific island natives to the Americans was something you never hear about, nor the primitive manner in which they lived and how Dai Nippon forced them into labor. The Solomons, the Marianas. It may be because he also wrote extensively about McArthur and Churchill that his own experience as recounted in this book seems to define so well many of the anti-war sentiments of the a man who clearly absorbed the import of the counterculture in American life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Walking-with-Peety-Audiobook/B0767P7MC6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walking with Peety Subtitle: The Dog Who Saved My Life Author: Eric O'Grey, Mark Dagostino - featuring Narrator: Eric O'Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eric was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts and the onset of type 2 diabetes due to his weight, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together, forming a bond of unconditional love that forever changed their lives. Over the next year, just by going on walks, playing together, and eating plant-based foods, Eric lost 150 pounds, and Peety lost 25. As a result, Eric reversed his diabetes, got off all medication, and became happy and healthy for the first time in his life - eventually reconnecting with and marrying his high school sweetheart. Walking with Peety is for anyone who is ready to make a change in his or her life and for everyone who knows the joy, love, and hope that dogs can bring. This is more than a tale of mutual rescue. This is an epic story of friendship and strength. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric O'Grey) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:23:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Walking-with-Peety-Audiobook/B0767P7MC6 thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walking with Peety Subtitle: The Dog Who Saved My Life Author: Eric O'Grey, Mark Dagostino - featuring Narrator: Eric O'Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eric was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts and the onset of type 2 diabetes due to his weight, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together, forming a bond of unconditional love that forever changed their lives. Over the next year, just by going on walks, playing together, and eating plant-based foods, Eric lost 150 pounds, and Peety lost 25. As a result, Eric reversed his diabetes, got off all medication, and became happy and healthy for the first time in his life - eventually reconnecting with and marrying his high school sweetheart. Walking with Peety is for anyone who is ready to make a change in his or her life and for everyone who knows the joy, love, and hope that dogs can bring. This is more than a tale of mutual rescue. This is an epic story of friendship and strength. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walking with Peety Subtitle: The Dog Who Saved My Life Author: Eric O'Grey, Mark Dagostino - featuring Narrator: Eric O'Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eric was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts and the onset of type 2 diabetes due to his weight, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together, forming a bond of unconditional love that forever changed their lives. Over the next year, just by going on walks, playing together, and eating plant-based foods, Eric lost 150 pounds, and Peety lost 25. As a result, Eric reversed his diabetes, got off all medication, and became happy and healthy for the first time in his life - eventually reconnecting with and marrying his high school sweetheart. Walking with Peety is for anyone who is ready to make a change in his or her life and for everyone who knows the joy, love, and hope that dogs can bring. This is more than a tale of mutual rescue. This is an epic story of friendship and strength. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Amazing book! One of the best books I have read in the last few years. Absolutely upbeat, inspirational, anybody who loves an animal, has a dog and cares about health will be able to relate to Erics very personal and self disclosing story. A story about transformation. Cannot say enough good about this book. Have purchased three copies already for family and friends for Christmas. It is simply that good!. Thank you Eric for sharing your beautiful story. You have absolutely made a difference not just in this world through your inspiring story but in the life of Peety-A companion and friend who forever transformed you!!.... and US!!!! Hitting bottom and reclaiming your life back. Eric hit bottom but got control of his life. His story is so uplifting. Its not your average I lost major weight and this is how I did it book. I encourage anyone to read this book. I Wanted to Like This More The first half of this book is truly inspirational. The impact that we can have on the life of an animal and their impact on us is immeasurable. I found myself struggling to continue mid-way through the book when I felt I was being preached to regarding lifestyle choices with food and the selfish want of the author to have his dog with him everywhere. A want so strong, that a single incident became the foundation for his claim for the need for Petey to become a service animal. This diminishes the value of true service dogs and their need in the world. I finished the book being grateful for all the animals impacting our lives, but viewing the author as shallow and selfish. Inspiring Whole food, plant based diet and the love of a dog saved this mans life. It inspired me. I listened to this book quickly and will listen to it again. The truths are convicting. couldn't recommend it more! absolutely loved it, had me so emotional and inspired. my new favourite book! Couldn't recommend it enough https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Application-of-Impossible-Things-Audiobook/B00SCCBZSO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Application of Impossible Things Subtitle: A Near-Death Experience in Iraq Author: Natalie Sudman Narrator: Jena Petterson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is an amazing true story of a female civilian employee of the Army Corps of Engineers in Basrah and Nasiriyah, Iraq. She was riding in a truck with men when a roadside bomb destroyed the vehicle. Her body was so severely damaged, there was no possible way she could live. She vividly recounts her near-death experience when she went out of her body, to the spirit world. There it was decided that her work on Earth was not done, and with the help of spirit guides they repaired the body so she could reenter it. She retained the conscious memory of what happened, and during the time in the hospital more details returned. This is the amazing story of survival in wartime conditions. This has happened to many others in Iraq, but how many remember the spirit side of the experience? Before this experience, Sudman was dubious about anything that smacked of the paranormal. This experience made her a believer. She shares her story here for the first time, to demonstrate that the paranormal is normal and to assist others who have had similar experiences. This is an audiobook for anyone interested in near-death and out-of-body experiences. It is one of the first such books to come out of the Iraq conflict. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Natalie Sudman) Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:53:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Application-of-Impossible-Things-Audiobook/B00SCCBZSO thebookvoice.com 04:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Application of Impossible Things Subtitle: A Near-Death Experience in Iraq Author: Natalie Sudman Narrator: Jena Petterson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is an amazing true story of a female civilian employee of the Army Corps of Engineers in Basrah and Nasiriyah, Iraq. She was riding in a truck with men when a roadside bomb destroyed the vehicle. Her body was so severely damaged, there was no possible way she could live. She vividly recounts her near-death experience when she went out of her body, to the spirit world. There it was decided that her work on Earth was not done, and with the help of spirit guides they repaired the body so she could reenter it. She retained the conscious memory of what happened, and during the time in the hospital more details returned. This is the amazing story of survival in wartime conditions. This has happened to many others in Iraq, but how many remember the spirit side of the experience? Before this experience, Sudman was dubious about anything that smacked of the paranormal. This experience made her a believer. She shares her story here for the first time, to demonstrate that the paranormal is normal and to assist others who have had similar experiences. This is an audiobook for anyone interested in near-death and out-of-body experiences. It is one of the first such books to come out of the Iraq conflict. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Application of Impossible Things Subtitle: A Near-Death Experience in Iraq Author: Natalie Sudman Narrator: Jena Petterson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This is an amazing true story of a female civilian employee of the Army Corps of Engineers in Basrah and Nasiriyah, Iraq. She was riding in a truck with men when a roadside bomb destroyed the vehicle. Her body was so severely damaged, there was no possible way she could live. She vividly recounts her near-death experience when she went out of her body, to the spirit world. There it was decided that her work on Earth was not done, and with the help of spirit guides they repaired the body so she could reenter it. She retained the conscious memory of what happened, and during the time in the hospital more details returned. This is the amazing story of survival in wartime conditions. This has happened to many others in Iraq, but how many remember the spirit side of the experience? Before this experience, Sudman was dubious about anything that smacked of the paranormal. This experience made her a believer. She shares her story here for the first time, to demonstrate that the paranormal is normal and to assist others who have had similar experiences. This is an audiobook for anyone interested in near-death and out-of-body experiences. It is one of the first such books to come out of the Iraq conflict. Members Reviews: Fascinating Book by Natalie Sudman What made the experience of listening to Application of Impossible Things the most enjoyable? Great to listen, means I could multitask as I am learning about Natalie and her wisodm What other book might you compare Application of Impossible Things to and why? The after life of Billy Fingers, but I felt this had more comprehensive information about HOW we create both in non physical and here on the physical plane.I think its the most comprehensive book I have read/listen to on this subject. Some of her words and sentences structures were a bit beyond my literary skills, but it's great to learn What aspect of Jenna Pettersons performance would you have changed? Would have liked to listen to the authors own voice. It sounded a bit like someone reading, instead of telling the story of their life, which would be more compelling Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes Any additional comments? WONDERFUL!!! Heavy stuff with no fanfare Any additional comments? I bought this in both hardcopy and audible. Natalie makes it look easy to write and deliver such intense information clearly and succinctly. I am hoping she will write another book. Not what I expected ... In a good way! Natalie has an amazing experience. No Angels or demons or whatever you'd normally get, but more higher consciousness.... More logic... More mater of fact. Her description is thought provoking and challenging. Leave your dogma at the door, come in and enjoy her journey. Articulate and analytical Consciousness experience This Near Death Experience is different than most, maybe a little more "technical" in the observations. It would still be interesting for a new reader of this topic, but the people who have read more books about expanded Consciousness, including Out of Body Experiences, will pick up on more of the shared and in-common details related here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/81-Days-Below-Zero-Audiobook/B00XK5TI8M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy, Toula Vlahou Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call "a good listen". This is the first full-length retelling of Crane's incredible survivalist story. It has been noted in magazines and in story collections over the years. Most notably, just after the war ended, Crane's story was included in the aptly titled book, The 100 Best True Stories of World War II. Additionally, in the 1970s the story was a part of John McPhee's hot-selling collection of Alaskan survival tales, Coming into the Country. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Murphy) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:10:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/81-Days-Below-Zero-Audiobook/B00XK5TI8M thebookvoice.com 08:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy, Toula Vlahou Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call "a good listen". This is the first full-length retelling of Crane's incredible survivalist story. It has been noted in magazines and in story collections over the years. Most notably, just after the war ended, Crane's story was included in the aptly titled book, The 100 Best True Stories of World War II. Additionally, in the 1970s the story was a part of John McPhee's hot-selling collection of Alaskan survival tales, Coming into the Country. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy, Toula Vlahou Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call "a good listen". This is the first full-length retelling of Crane's incredible survivalist story. It has been noted in magazines and in story collections over the years. Most notably, just after the war ended, Crane's story was included in the aptly titled book, The 100 Best True Stories of World War II. Additionally, in the 1970s the story was a part of John McPhee's hot-selling collection of Alaskan survival tales, Coming into the Country. Members Reviews: Diluted and Distracted A fantastic story so wandering and diluted that you will often forget what the book is about. It is however a fantastic tale but it reminds me of a story written by a student stretching a one page paper into five. Did not enjoy What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Talk more about his experience in the wild and less about the history of everything else. Has 81 Days Below Zero turned you off from other books in this genre? I am 5 hours into book and it has only talked about Leon Crain for about 10% of the time, I thought it was going to be about how he survived 81 days in the Alaskan Bush but so far I have learned about the history of everything else. Tangent City Great story but so many tangents into areas i just didn't care about. Needs an abridged version of just the main story with a few supporting facts. Audible voice over artist was OK, not great. Made everyone sounds elderly, even the young people. way more back story than real story. OK I get it. It's obvious that the author didn't have many of the details about the actual survival story. But a shorter book would have been better than burying the real story within the mostly useless back, side,and front stories. Very long and drawn out Awful. When the author was focused on the main story of Lt Cranes struggle it was excellent, but the author spent waaaay too much time droning on and on about unrelated or slightly related tangents that it was a chore to finish but I was very interested in Lt Crane's fight to survive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stasiland-Audiobook/B0036JT058 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stasiland Subtitle: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall Author: Anna Funder Narrator: Denica Fairman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell; shortly afterwards, the two Germanies reunited, and East Germany ceased to exist. Anna Funder tells extraordinary tales from the underbelly of the former East Germany. In a country where the headquarters of the secret police could become a museum literally overnight, and one in50 East Germans were informing on their fellow citizens, there are thousands of captivating stories. She meets Miriam, who, as a 16-year-old, might have started World War III; she visits the man who painted the line that became the Berlin Wall; and she gets drunk with the legendary "Mik Jegger" of the east, once declared by the authorities to his face to "no longer to exist." Each enthralling story depicts what it's like to live in Berlin as the city knits itself back together - or fails to. This is a history full of emotion, attitude, and complexity. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant and necessary book about oppression and history...Here is someone who knows how to tell the truth." (Evening Standard - Books of the Year) "A journey into the bizarre, scary, secret history of the former East Germany that is both relevant and riveting." (Sunday Times Travel Books of the Year) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Funder) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stasiland-Audiobook/B0036JT058 thebookvoice.com 10:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stasiland Subtitle: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall Author: Anna Funder Narrator: Denica Fairman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell; shortly afterwards, the two Germanies reunited, and East Germany ceased to exist. Anna Funder tells extraordinary tales from the underbelly of the former East Germany. In a country where the headquarters of the secret police could become a museum literally overnight, and one in50 East Germans were informing on their fellow citizens, there are thousands of captivating stories. She meets Miriam, who, as a 16-year-old, might have started World War III; she visits the man who painted the line that became the Berlin Wall; and she gets drunk with the legendary "Mik Jegger" of the east, once declared by the authorities to his face to "no longer to exist." Each enthralling story depicts what it's like to live in Berlin as the city knits itself back together - or fails to. This is a history full of emotion, attitude, and complexity. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant and necessary book about oppression and history...Here is someone who knows how to tell the truth." (Evening Standard - Books of the Year) "A journey into the bizarre, scary, secret history of the former East Germany that is both relevant and riveting." (Sunday Times Travel Books of the Year) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/700/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stasiland Subtitle: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall Author: Anna Funder Narrator: Denica Fairman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell; shortly afterwards, the two Germanies reunited, and East Germany ceased to exist. Anna Funder tells extraordinary tales from the underbelly of the former East Germany. In a country where the headquarters of the secret police could become a museum literally overnight, and one in50 East Germans were informing on their fellow citizens, there are thousands of captivating stories. She meets Miriam, who, as a 16-year-old, might have started World War III; she visits the man who painted the line that became the Berlin Wall; and she gets drunk with the legendary "Mik Jegger" of the east, once declared by the authorities to his face to "no longer to exist." Each enthralling story depicts what it's like to live in Berlin as the city knits itself back together - or fails to. This is a history full of emotion, attitude, and complexity. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant and necessary book about oppression and history...Here is someone who knows how to tell the truth." (Evening Standard - Books of the Year) "A journey into the bizarre, scary, secret history of the former East Germany that is both relevant and riveting." (Sunday Times Travel Books of the Year) Members Reviews: Important book Anna Funder visits what was East Germany, armed with fluent German and knowledge of international law. She listens to the stories of those who endured immense pain at the hand of the Stasi, the regime which replaced Hitler as dictators of this part of Germany. She also listened with undisguised amazement and horror, to the world view and self justifications of some of the Stasi themselves. In Stasiland she portrays a society imprisoned by the notorious Wall as well as webs of betrayal, lies, mental and emotional torture. This is neither sensationalist or a horror story. It is an intelligent, measured exploration of the extremes of human nature, from bravery and the capacity for endurance, to the self delusion and cruelty of dictators. It reveals the insidious ways that a people can be controlled through their minds -- in effect, life was simple if everyone capitulated without question to the arbitrary, contradictory, the blatantly ridiculous. In return, citizens were given apparent certainties in housing, employment and health, certainties which some now mourn. This is a shared personal journey and the narrator, Denica Fairman, offers a reading that works as an outstanding partnership with Funder. Stasiland not only delves into recent history, but places before the reader the realities of human nature that contribute to human society -- from small communities to whole nations. Small people crushed by the events of time This book is a valauble addition to the Audible line of books. It depicts how ordinary people - none of them really political activists - acted against the oppression of Communist East Germany. At times it is more suspensful than many suspense novels, even without having had that intention. The portraits are great and you really get to know these people - or at least you wish that you had known them. an excellent book Maybe it is because I too moved to Germany rather spontaneously, and ended up finding so much meaning here, that this book is not only one of the best I have ever ordered from Audible, but is also one of the best books of my experience.