Bestsellers
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Just Mercy
- A Story of Justice and Redemption
- By: Bryan Stevenson
- Narrated by: Bryan Stevenson
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system....
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Made me question justice, peers and myself.
- By Kristy VL on 04-17-15
By: Bryan Stevenson
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Surrender
- 40 Songs, One Story
- By: Bono
- Narrated by: Bono
- Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped him....
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Fantastic!
- By Josh on 11-04-22
By: Bono
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Permanent Record
- By: Edward Snowden
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down....
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Great (if incomplete) account
- By Ryan L on 09-22-19
By: Edward Snowden
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Crusade for Justice
- The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells
- By: Ida B. Wells, Alfreda M. Duster - editor
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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This engaging memoir, originally published 1970, relates Ida B. Wells’ private life as a mother as well as her public activities as a teacher, lecturer, and journalist in her fight for equality and justice....
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Important person, sing-song narration
- By Judith Evans on 03-05-22
By: Ida B. Wells, and others
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King: A Life
- By: Jonathan Eig
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.—and the first to include recently declassified FBI files....
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My Time
- By Susan on 06-18-23
By: Jonathan Eig
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Long Walk to Freedom
- The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
- By: Nelson Mandela
- Narrated by: Michael Boatman
- Length: 27 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time....
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Surprisingly honest autobiography.
- By History on 11-17-11
By: Nelson Mandela
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Just Mercy
- A Story of Justice and Redemption
- By: Bryan Stevenson
- Narrated by: Bryan Stevenson
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system....
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Made me question justice, peers and myself.
- By Kristy VL on 04-17-15
By: Bryan Stevenson
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Surrender
- 40 Songs, One Story
- By: Bono
- Narrated by: Bono
- Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped him....
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Fantastic!
- By Josh on 11-04-22
By: Bono
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Permanent Record
- By: Edward Snowden
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down....
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Great (if incomplete) account
- By Ryan L on 09-22-19
By: Edward Snowden
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Crusade for Justice
- The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells
- By: Ida B. Wells, Alfreda M. Duster - editor
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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This engaging memoir, originally published 1970, relates Ida B. Wells’ private life as a mother as well as her public activities as a teacher, lecturer, and journalist in her fight for equality and justice....
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Important person, sing-song narration
- By Judith Evans on 03-05-22
By: Ida B. Wells, and others
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King: A Life
- By: Jonathan Eig
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.—and the first to include recently declassified FBI files....
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My Time
- By Susan on 06-18-23
By: Jonathan Eig
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Long Walk to Freedom
- The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
- By: Nelson Mandela
- Narrated by: Michael Boatman
- Length: 27 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time....
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Surprisingly honest autobiography.
- By History on 11-17-11
By: Nelson Mandela
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Loud
- Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve
- By: Drew Afualo
- Narrated by: Drew Afualo
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Podcast star Drew Afualo shares an empowering, inspiring, patriarchy-smashing first book—part manual, part manifesto, and part memoir.
By: Drew Afualo
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Medgar and Myrlie
- Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
- By: Joy-Ann Reid
- Narrated by: Joy-Ann Reid
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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By MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid, a triumphant work of biography that repositions slain Civil Rights pioneer Medgar Evers at the heart of America's struggle for freedom, and celebrates Myrlie Evers's extraordinary activism after her husband's assassination in the driveway of their Mississippi home.
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A must read!
- By Kenny Cook on 02-11-24
By: Joy-Ann Reid
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Night Flyer
- Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
- By: Tiya Miles, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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From the National Book Award-winning author of All That She Carried, an intimate and revelatory reckoning with the myth and the truth behind an American everyone knows and few really understand....
By: Tiya Miles, and others
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Angela Davis
- An Autobiography
- By: Angela Davis
- Narrated by: Angela Davis
- Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Angela Davis has been a political activist at the cutting edge of the Black Liberation, feminist, queer, and prison-abolitionist movements for more than 50 years....
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Good story of an interesting person
- By Antuane Brown on 03-17-22
By: Angela Davis
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Revenge
- Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors
- By: Tom Bower
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This instant #1 internationally bestselling “explosive tell-all” (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle’s journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to drive a wedge within the British Royal Family....
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THE Truth, Not “HER Truth”
- By Trump16 on 09-05-22
By: Tom Bower
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Thrown Away Child
- By: Louise Allen
- Narrated by: Sarah Moule
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Thrown Away Child is a memoir covering Louise Allen’s abusive childhood in a foster home, how she survived - using her love of art as a sanctuary - and how she hopes to right old wrongs now by fostering children herself and campaigning for the improvement of foster care services....
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Wow!
- By Stacy on 06-09-22
By: Louise Allen
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A House in the Sky
- A Memoir
- By: Amanda Lindhout, Sara Corbett
- Narrated by: Amanda Lindhout
- Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In August 2008, Amanda Lindhout traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia - "the most dangerous place on Earth." On her fourth day in the country, she and her photojournalist companion were abducted....
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Drawing Strength from an Empty Well
- By Mel on 09-12-13
By: Amanda Lindhout, and others
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Life Will Be the Death of Me
- ...And You Too!
- By: Chelsea Handler
- Narrated by: Chelsea Handler
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s election, feeling that her country—her life—has become unrecognizable, Chelsea Handler has an awakening. Fed up with the privileged bubble she’s lived in, she decides it’s time to make some changes....
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Raw Chelsea Hander
- By LSnid on 04-14-19
By: Chelsea Handler
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The Immortal Irishman
- The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man....
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Yes, but....
- By Dale and Carol on 04-01-16
By: Timothy Egan
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The Klansman's Son
- My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism
- By: R. Derek Black
- Narrated by: R. Derek Black
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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From the former heir-apparent to white nationalism, The Klansman’s Son is an astonishing memoir of a childhood built on fear, of breaking from a community of hate.
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Brilliant and beautiful
- By Andrew Thomas on 05-24-24
By: R. Derek Black
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Mommie Dearest: 40th Anniversary Edition
- By: Christina Crawford
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 19 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The 40th anniversary edition of the “shocking” number one New York Times best seller with an exclusive new introduction by the author (Los Angeles Times)....
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Wonderful book!
- By charlie tuna III on 01-31-20
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Rememberings
- By: Sinéad O'Connor
- Narrated by: Sinéad O'Connor
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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From the acclaimed, controversial singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor comes a revelatory memoir of her fraught childhood, musical triumphs, fearless activism, and of the enduring power of song....
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Brilliant
- By Lora on 06-05-21
By: Sinéad O'Connor
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Dirtbag
- Essays
- By: Amber A'Lee Frost
- Narrated by: Amber A'Lee Frost
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Amber A’Lee Frost tells the complete story of the victories and failures of millennial socialism....
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The Tokyo Rose of the Bernie Bros Rememoirs
- By theresa saso on 12-15-23
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See No Stranger
- A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love
- By: Valarie Kaur
- Narrated by: Valarie Kaur
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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See No Stranger helps us imagine new ways of being with each other - and with ourselves - so that together we can begin to build the world we want to see....
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A beautiful memoir and powerful compass
- By Eric Parrie on 06-16-20
By: Valarie Kaur
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Irena's Children
- The Extraordinary Story of the Woman Who Saved 2,500 Children from the Warsaw Ghetto
- By: Tilar J. Mazzeo
- Narrated by: Amanda Carlin
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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An extraordinary and gripping true account of Irena Sendler - the "female Oskar Schindler" - who took staggering risks to save 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland....
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So worth reading...
- By Jan on 10-07-16
By: Tilar J. Mazzeo
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The Assassination of Barbara O'Neill
- By: Michael O'Neill
- Narrated by: Michael O'Neill
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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How could a 66-year-old grandmother, who gave her life to helping people with their health, become the subject of a malicious smear campaign which resulted in her being classified as a serious threat to public health in Australia?
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Truth in self healing
- By sonia on 07-01-24
By: Michael O'Neill
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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- By: Clayborne Carson - editor, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Narrated by: Levar Burton
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Abridged
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He was a husband, a father, a preacher - and the preeminent leader of a movement that continues to transform?
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A Fascinating Slice of History
- By John-Mark Stensvaag on 08-05-03
By: Clayborne Carson - editor, and others
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American Like Me
- By: America Ferrera
- Narrated by: America Ferrera, Bambadjan Bamba, Joy Cho, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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From award-winning actress and political activist America Ferrera comes a vibrant and varied collection of first person accounts from prominent figures about the experience of growing up between cultures....
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Not all chapters were narrated by the corresponding author
- By Katy F. on 03-09-19
By: America Ferrera
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Man Enough
- Undefining My Masculinity
- By: Justin Baldoni
- Narrated by: Justin Baldoni
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. In this engaging and provocative new book, beloved actor, director, and social activist Justin Baldoni reflects on his own struggles with masculinity....
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Politically motivated
- By Cedar Row Woodworks on 12-15-21
By: Justin Baldoni
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Unveiled
- How the West Empower Radical Muslims
- By: Yasmine Mohammed
- Narrated by: Yasmine Mohammed
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Since September 11, 2001, the Western world has been preoccupied with Islam and its role in terrorism. Yet, public debate about the faith is polarized. One camp praises "the religion of peace", while the other claims all Muslims are terrorists....
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Best Ex-Muslim Memoir Since Hirsi Ali’s “Infidel”
- By Race Hochdorf on 02-07-20
By: Yasmine Mohammed
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Birding to Change the World
- A Memoir
- By: Trish O'Kane
- Narrated by: Cheryl Smith
- Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment....
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Not just for bird lovers but for everyone
- By Cathy on 05-28-24
By: Trish O'Kane
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One Life
- By: Megan Rapinoe, Emma Brockes
- Narrated by: Megan Rapinoe
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, reveals for the first time her life both on and off the field....
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inspiring autobiography
- By Christine Nunez on 11-18-20
By: Megan Rapinoe, and others
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Free Cyntoia
- My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System
- By: Cyntoia Brown-Long
- Narrated by: Cyntoia Brown-Long
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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At the age of 16, Cyntoia Brown, a victim of sex trafficking, was arrested for killing a man who had picked her up for sex. Two years later, she was sentenced to life in prison....
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Excellent!!!
- By Justicepirate on 11-22-19
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Blue Rage, Black Redemption
- A Memoir
- By: Stanley Tookie Williams, Tavis Smiley - foreword, Barbara Becnel - epilogue
- Narrated by: Ferlon Webster
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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When his Los Angeles neighborhood was threatened by gangbangers, Stanley Tookie Williams and a friend formed the Crips, but what began as protection became worse than the original gangs....
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Nicely Written
- By Amazon Customer on 02-07-24
By: Stanley Tookie Williams, and others
New releases
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Words with My Father
- A Bipolar Journey Through Turbulent Times
- By: Lowell Klessig, Lukas Klessig
- Narrated by: Michael Berger
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Mission: A deceased father and alive son discuss the development of the father's bipolar condition during the turmoil of the 1960s and explore the insights into better mental health that listeners (like you) can absorb from his intense odyssey.
By: Lowell Klessig, and others
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REBEL HEART
- The Untold Story of Sinead O'Connor
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Sinead O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter recognized for her strong vocals, emotional depth, and unshakable honesty. Her music is diverse, and her lyrics explores subjects such as love, sorrow, spirituality, and activism. Her legacy can be defined by her outspoken activism for social justice, fearlessness in questioning gender stereotypes, and candor regarding mental health. She has had a lasting impact on both the music industry and society as a symbol of resilience, individualism, and the transformational power of art. "Rebel Heart: The Untold Story of Sinead O'Connor" is a biography ...
By: Morghan Knight
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Full Cannon
- Love, Leadership and Making a Difference
- By: Carl Cannon, Lance Zedric
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Carl Cannon is a man of faith who makes a difference wherever he goes. The retired drill instructor, military police investigator, and federal correctional officer has spoken to almost a million people and has changed the lives of thousands by providing a way out of poverty and instilling hope for the future. A member of the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans and founder of the nationally-recognized ELITE Youth Outreach and ELITE Adult Re-Entry programs, Carl makes a difference in schools, in prisons, and on the streets by creating economic opportunity and offering real solutions to violence...
By: Carl Cannon, and others
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TUPAC SHAKUR
- An Eternal Legacy
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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"Tupac Shakur: An Eternal Legacy" invites readers into the complicated world of the legendary musician and activist. Tupac Shakur's journey from his difficult origins in East Harlem to his ascension to superstardom in the music industry is chronicled in this biography. t digs into his multifaceted identity as a rapper, activist, poet, and actor, showing his courageous confronts of societal injustices through music and action. The book delves into his career's controversies, court fights, and feuds, as well as the unsolved riddles surrounding his tragic demise. Finally, this book is a ...
By: Morghan Knight
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Simply a Journey
- A Journey of a Young Woman from Africa to America with Courage and Determination
- By: Nina Watare Kamwene
- Narrated by: Nina Watare Kamwene
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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"Simply A Journey" is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the remarkable odyssey of a young girl from Africa to America. With unyielding courage and relentless determination, she embarked on a voyage of a thousand miles, one step at a time, forging a path towards her dreams. At the tender age of eleven, she made a resolute decision to escape her circumstances and journey to a distant land, even though the path ahead was uncertain. The book emphasizes the power of intention, urging listeners to consciously declare their aspirations as the initial step towards manifestation.
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Rich Vs Poor
- A Socially Relevant Tale of Social Divide, Love, and Transformation in 20th Century New York and on Atlantic Ocean Voyages
- By: Percy Watson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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A drama book set in New York City and various locations including the open seas during the early 20th century.Rich Vs Poor delves into the stark contrasts and intertwined fates of individuals from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds in the early 20th century. Set against the bustling backdrop of New York City and aboard a luxurious ocean liner traversing the open seas, this compelling narrative is an eye-opening exploration of human resilience, the brutality of labor, and the complexity of social hierarchies.In the stifling, dangerous stokeholds of an ocean liner, we meet John ...
By: Percy Watson
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Words with My Father
- A Bipolar Journey Through Turbulent Times
- By: Lowell Klessig, Lukas Klessig
- Narrated by: Michael Berger
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Mission: A deceased father and alive son discuss the development of the father's bipolar condition during the turmoil of the 1960s and explore the insights into better mental health that listeners (like you) can absorb from his intense odyssey.
By: Lowell Klessig, and others
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REBEL HEART
- The Untold Story of Sinead O'Connor
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Sinead O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter recognized for her strong vocals, emotional depth, and unshakable honesty. Her music is diverse, and her lyrics explores subjects such as love, sorrow, spirituality, and activism. Her legacy can be defined by her outspoken activism for social justice, fearlessness in questioning gender stereotypes, and candor regarding mental health. She has had a lasting impact on both the music industry and society as a symbol of resilience, individualism, and the transformational power of art. "Rebel Heart: The Untold Story of Sinead O'Connor" is a biography ...
By: Morghan Knight
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Full Cannon
- Love, Leadership and Making a Difference
- By: Carl Cannon, Lance Zedric
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Carl Cannon is a man of faith who makes a difference wherever he goes. The retired drill instructor, military police investigator, and federal correctional officer has spoken to almost a million people and has changed the lives of thousands by providing a way out of poverty and instilling hope for the future. A member of the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans and founder of the nationally-recognized ELITE Youth Outreach and ELITE Adult Re-Entry programs, Carl makes a difference in schools, in prisons, and on the streets by creating economic opportunity and offering real solutions to violence...
By: Carl Cannon, and others
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TUPAC SHAKUR
- An Eternal Legacy
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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"Tupac Shakur: An Eternal Legacy" invites readers into the complicated world of the legendary musician and activist. Tupac Shakur's journey from his difficult origins in East Harlem to his ascension to superstardom in the music industry is chronicled in this biography. t digs into his multifaceted identity as a rapper, activist, poet, and actor, showing his courageous confronts of societal injustices through music and action. The book delves into his career's controversies, court fights, and feuds, as well as the unsolved riddles surrounding his tragic demise. Finally, this book is a ...
By: Morghan Knight
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Simply a Journey
- A Journey of a Young Woman from Africa to America with Courage and Determination
- By: Nina Watare Kamwene
- Narrated by: Nina Watare Kamwene
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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"Simply A Journey" is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the remarkable odyssey of a young girl from Africa to America. With unyielding courage and relentless determination, she embarked on a voyage of a thousand miles, one step at a time, forging a path towards her dreams. At the tender age of eleven, she made a resolute decision to escape her circumstances and journey to a distant land, even though the path ahead was uncertain. The book emphasizes the power of intention, urging listeners to consciously declare their aspirations as the initial step towards manifestation.
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Rich Vs Poor
- A Socially Relevant Tale of Social Divide, Love, and Transformation in 20th Century New York and on Atlantic Ocean Voyages
- By: Percy Watson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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A drama book set in New York City and various locations including the open seas during the early 20th century.Rich Vs Poor delves into the stark contrasts and intertwined fates of individuals from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds in the early 20th century. Set against the bustling backdrop of New York City and aboard a luxurious ocean liner traversing the open seas, this compelling narrative is an eye-opening exploration of human resilience, the brutality of labor, and the complexity of social hierarchies.In the stifling, dangerous stokeholds of an ocean liner, we meet John ...
By: Percy Watson
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Night Flyer
- Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
- By: Tiya Miles, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Harriet Tubman is among the most famous Americans ever born and soon to be the face of the twenty-dollar bill. Yet often she’s a figure more out of myth than history, almost a comic-book superhero. You could almost say she’s America’s Robin Hood, a miraculous vision, often rightly celebrated but seldom understood. Tiya Miles’s extraordinary Night Flyer changes all that.
By: Tiya Miles, and others
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We Will Not Be Saved
- A memoir of hope and resistance in the Amazon rainforest
- By: Nemonte Nenquimo, Mitch Anderson - contributor
- Narrated by: Christine Ann-Roche
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. Age 14, she left the forest for the first time to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. Eventually, her ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture. She listened. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate-change activism.
By: Nemonte Nenquimo, and others
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JIMMY CARTER
- The Road Back to Plains - Legacy, Innovation, and Community
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Jimmy Carter, born October 1, 1924, served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. As member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the roles of Georgia state senator and governor. Post-presidency, Carter is renowned for his humanitarian work through the Carter Center, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His legacy includes significant contributions to peace, democracy, public health, and human rights. Carter is also a prolific author and the longest-living former U.S. president.
By: Morghan Knight
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Wînipêk
- Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre
- By: Niigaan Sinclair
- Narrated by: Niigaan Sinclair
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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At a crucial and fragile moment in Canada's long history with Indigenous peoples, one of our most essential writers begins at the centre, capturing a web spanning centuries of community, art, and resistance. Based on years' worth of columns, Niigaan Sinclair delivers a defining essay collection on the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Here, we meet the creators, leaders, and everyday people preserving the beauty of their heritage one day at a time. But we also meet the ugliest side of colonialism, the Indian Act, and the communities who suffer most from its atrocities.
By: Niigaan Sinclair
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Lighting a Candle and Cursing the Darkness
- A Brief Biography of Lin Yutang
- By: Ryan Murray
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Explore the captivating life of Lin Yutang in this concise biography. Lin, a remarkable yet often overlooked Chinese writer and philosopher, skillfully bridged Eastern and Western cultures during a time of enormous social and cultural upheaval in his homeland. Lin's life experiences and challenges reflect the cultural miscommunications that persist in today's world. His writing and profound insights remain as relevant and accessible now as they were during the early to mid-20th century when he penned his works. This biography serves as an excellent introduction for those newly acquainted ...
By: Ryan Murray
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Byron Allen: Comedy & Entrepreneurship
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Lloyd Dotson
- Length: 6 mins
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Byron Allen is a multifaceted talent whose contributions to black comedy and entrepreneurship have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. From his humble beginnings in stand-up comedy to building a media empire, Allen's journey is a testament to his creativity, resilience, and business acumen.
By: Anthony Farrior
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Roland Martin
- A Trailblazer in Black Journalism and Entrepreneurship
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Lloyd Dotson
- Length: 7 mins
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Roland Martin is a name synonymous with excellence in journalism and entrepreneurship, particularly within the Black community. Through his prolific career in media and his ventures in business, Martin has not only broken barriers, but has also been a relentless advocate for social justice and equality.
By: Anthony Farrior
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Lessons in Liberty
- Thirty Rules for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans
- By: Jeremy S. Adams
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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America is full of inspiring heroes. Greatness is not a chance—it is a choice. George Washington didn’t simply wake up as one of the greatest men in human history. His greatness was the sum of a lifetime of difficult and consequential choices. In Lessons in Liberty, Jeremy S. Adams distills inspiring advice from the lives of extraordinary Americans from our past.
By: Jeremy S. Adams
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Hope over Fate
- Fazle Hasan Abed and the Science of Ending Global Poverty
- By: Scott MacMillan
- Narrated by: Scott MacMillan
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
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Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times called him "one of the unsung heroes of modern times." Fazle Hasan Abed was a mild-mannered accountant who may be the most influential man most people have never even heard of. A former finance executive with almost no experience in relief aid, he founded BRAC, originally the Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee, in 1972, aiming to help a few thousand war refugees. A half century later, BRAC is by many measures the largest nongovernmental organization in the world-and by many accounts, the most effective anti-poverty program ever.
By: Scott MacMillan
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Zev's Los Angeles
- A Political Memoir: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power
- By: Zev Yaroslavsky, Josh Getlin - contributor
- Narrated by: Graham Rowat
- Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
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This is the story of Zev Yaroslavsky, the son of Ukrainian Jews who immigrated to the United States in the early 1920s. His memoir charts the journey of a young social activist who battled to free Soviet Jews before becoming one of the most consequential elected officials in Southern California. Fiercely independent, he combined an activist's passion with a seasoned politician's skill to challenge the region's power brokers.
By: Zev Yaroslavsky, and others
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Nelson Mandela (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Elleke Boehmer
- Narrated by: Zoleka Vundla
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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A pathbreaking analysis of the relationship between Mandela the myth, and Mandela the historical figure, this book looks at the way images, stories, and politics have been combined to create the iconic image of Mandela that we know today. Boehmer explores the long trajectory of Mandela's life, explaining first the historical and political context of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and then the post-apartheid period of difficult reconciliation, including the shifts and changes in Mandela's reputation since the millennium.
By: Elleke Boehmer
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Hine Toa
- An Extraordinary Memoir by a Trailblazing Voice in Women’s, Queer and Maori Liberation Movements
- By: Ngahuia te Awekotuku
- Narrated by: Ngahuia te Awekotuku
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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In the 1950s, a young Ngāhuia is fostered by a family who believe in hard work and community. Although close to her kuia, she craves more: she wants higher education and refined living. But whānau dismiss her dreams. To them, she is just a show-off, always getting into trouble, talking back and running away. In this fiery memoir about identity and belonging, Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku describes what was possible for a restless working-class girl from the pā.