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The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
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WOW. Just Wow
- By Joanne DeVuono on 02-08-24
- The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
Loved the perspective on the Vietnam experience.
Reviewed: 05-24-24
Kristen Hannah does it again! Her characters are always incredible, but what I learned through her historical fiction is always amazing! I loved this new take on a woman’s perspective from the Vietnam war experience. She obviously had a great handle on the time and the geography involved, as well as, details of what veterans faced. Julia Whelan is always awesome and I am in love with her voice! I always worry that Kristin Hannah‘s books will make me cry uncontrollably, but this one only made me weep a little ha ha. Worth it to experience this. Incredible story!
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Solito
- A Memoir
- By: Javier Zamora
- Narrated by: Javier Zamora
- Length: 17 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Javier Zamora’s adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.S. border. He will leave behind his beloved aunt and grandparents to reunite with a mother who left four years ago and a father he barely remembers. Traveling alone amid a group of strangers and a “coyote” hired to lead them to safety, Javier expects his trip to last two short weeks.
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MASTERPIECE of Poetic Prose, Outstanding Narration
- By Mary Burnight on 01-12-23
- Solito
- A Memoir
- By: Javier Zamora
- Narrated by: Javier Zamora
Wow - gripping and emotional adventure
Reviewed: 09-23-22
Javier has great recall and shared a colorful perspective from a 9-year-old mind. So sad yet triumphant. Beautifully written.
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People We Meet on Vacation
- By: Emily Henry
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart—she’s in New York City, and he’s in their small hometown—but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one glorious week of vacation together.
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I couldn’t finish
- By Amazon Customer on 05-30-21
- People We Meet on Vacation
- By: Emily Henry
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Loved it!
Reviewed: 08-26-22
Emily Henry is one of my new favorite authors because of this book! Her witty descriptions and dialogue had me laughing out loud. I want to say so much but it would give things away. I’ll just say that her writing is smart and fresh and I can’t wait to read more. Julia Whelan continues to be the best narrator around too!!
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The Los Angeles Diaries
- A Memoir
- By: James Brown
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Plagued by the suicides of both his siblings, heir to alcohol and drug abuse, divorce and economic ruin, James Brown lived a life clouded by addiction, broken promises and despair. In The Los Angeles Diaries, he reveals his struggle for survival, mining his past to present the inspiring story of his redemption. Beautifully written and limned with dark humor, these 12 deeply confessional, interconnected chapters address personal failure, heartbreak, the trials of writing for Hollywood, and the life-shattering events that finally convinced Brown that he must "change or die".
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The Storytelling
- By SashaBella on 09-18-24
- The Los Angeles Diaries
- A Memoir
- By: James Brown
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
Depressing
Reviewed: 06-21-22
I knew the content was sad but it also said triumphant - I didn’t feel it. Maybe I’m insensitive to addiction but this story did a lot to justify it. I was waiting for a feeling of redemption that never came
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Will
- By: Will Smith, Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Will Smith
- Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins
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One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.
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Will sure loves Will
- By Kejeco on 11-18-21
- Will
- By: Will Smith, Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Will Smith
WILL! The. Best. Audiobook. EVER!!!
Reviewed: 12-20-21
Hands down the best audiobook I’ve ever heard! Will Smith not only tells his stories in his classic entertaining fashion, but he infuses humor and music in an awesomely creative way. I laughed, I cried, I felt nostalgia throughout as he told of moments from his perspective that I could remember enjoying as a fan. His vulnerable look at himself was told in a way that allowed the reader to apply his insight to their own lives. He was careful to not sound arrogant in the process as it could have easily gone that way and also showed awareness of the power of his influence. I applaud Will for upholding a sense of standards throughout his career. I feel honored to have shared in these experiences from the audience side of things. Thank you for your art and this incredibly touching book!!! 😊❤️
PS - Jada was right about the moment she met GG not being funny 😊
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World in My Eyes: The Autobiography
- By: Richard Blade
- Narrated by: Richard Blade, full cast
- Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins
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Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the '60s and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced, from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe to coming to America and breaking through into the LA radio scene.
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Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane 80s Style
- By D. Torres on 12-04-18
- World in My Eyes: The Autobiography
- By: Richard Blade
- Narrated by: Richard Blade, full cast
Nostalgia!
Reviewed: 11-24-21
I laughed, I cried, I reveled in the 80s reliving some great memories and sharing new ones living vicariously through Richard Blade. Growing up in So Cal in the 80s made it especially touching and familiar. Thank you for sharing your well-written and unique perspective Richard!
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Sooley
- A Novel
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
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In the summer of his 17th year, Samuel Sooleymon gets the chance of a lifetime: a trip to the United States with his South Sudanese teammates to play in a showcase basketball tournament. He has never been away from home, nor has he ever been on an airplane. The opportunity to be scouted by dozens of college coaches is a dream come true.
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Wow! Just wow!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-28-21
- Sooley
- A Novel
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
Great story! Awesome narration!
Reviewed: 05-13-21
I’m not even really a big basketball fan, but I love this story! I loved the tie in to real history of refugees. However, Dion Graham took this story to another level! His smooth voice, various accents and emotion conveyed through narration is unparalleled! I was so enamored with the narration I looked him up and realized I had listened to another of his audiobooks, “Concrete Rose” where I also remember loving his voice. Talented writer in Grisham and talented narration in Graham makes this book a must listen!
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Turtles All the Way Down
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Pickett’s son Davis. Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
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I hate to call it a trigger warning, but-
- By Lynnzee on 10-23-17
- Turtles All the Way Down
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
Another great from John Green/ both story and narrator
Reviewed: 09-14-19
I know I will always love the journey John Green takes his readers on, but another wonderful benefit is his works on audible are often narrated by the most talented people. Wonderful speaking and singing voice with accents that helped immensely in further defining the characters. I’m sure this is due in part to the production as well 👏🏻
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The Most Beautiful
- My Life with Prince
- By: Mayte Garcia
- Narrated by: Mayte Garcia
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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At the one-year anniversary of his death, legendary musician Prince's first wife shares a uniquely intimate, candid, and revelatory look inside the personal and professional life of one of the world's most beloved icons. In The Most Beautiful, a title inspired by the hit song Prince wrote about their legendary love story, Mayte Garcia for the first time shares the deeply personal story of their relationship and offers a singular perspective on the music icon and their world together.
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BOTH HEART WRENCHING AND WARMING! LOVED IT!!!!!
- By Annie The Audible Addict!!! on 04-07-17
- The Most Beautiful
- My Life with Prince
- By: Mayte Garcia
- Narrated by: Mayte Garcia
Heartfelt
Reviewed: 06-27-17
Honest inside look at her life and read beautifully by the author. I began as a Prince fan, but now a Mayte fan too!
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Seriously...I'm Kidding
- By: Ellen DeGeneres
- Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" (Ellen DeGeneres)
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Not so much.
- By Julie on 10-11-11
- Seriously...I'm Kidding
- By: Ellen DeGeneres
- Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres
Disappointing
Reviewed: 01-08-17
I generally like Ellen, but this was horrible... a waste of time and money. Very little comedic value and her frivolous chit-chat tone was pure stupidity. I don't like to write bad reviews, but feel I owe it to the next person considering this purchase. I wish the reviews I'd read had warned me.
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