Beth Wilcox
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Enough Already
- Learning to Love the Way I Am Today
- By: Valerie Bertinelli
- Narrated by: Valerie Bertinelli
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,478
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,192
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,173
Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child star on One Day at a Time and punishing herself in order to fit into the unachievable Hollywood mold. She struggled to make her marriage to Eddie Van Halen—the true love of her life—work, despite all the rifts the rock-star lifestyle created between them.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Added politics opinion not relevant to story. Wish I could get credit for. Did not chose this for a political opinion.
- By jaci o on 01-18-22
- Enough Already
- Learning to Love the Way I Am Today
- By: Valerie Bertinelli
- Narrated by: Valerie Bertinelli
Valerie's honesty & vulnerability are so refreshing.
Reviewed: 05-12-24
I loved the way Valerie just simply shared her story, mingled & mixed together were her inner thoughts. This created a rare glimpse into a life of one of the "Hollywood Elite", but at the same time, made you feel as if you were just having lunch with a girlfriend who you relate to over being a Mom & loving our kiddos so fiercely that it hurts when they hurt.
An enchanted & wonderful combination of voice that fully pulls you in.
Loved to hear that her journey of self discovery & finally fully feeling in her body, is very similar to my own, & the same journey that so many women must climb.
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Myrna Loy
- Being and Becoming
- By: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy
- Narrated by: Holly Palance
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great actress, great person, great book.
- By MikeEC on 10-15-20
- Myrna Loy
- Being and Becoming
- By: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy
- Narrated by: Holly Palance
A True Woman of Character
Reviewed: 01-03-24
As a child of the 60s, raised on MGM Musicals, Wizard of Oz, Dicken's Christmas Carol, Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, & Wilder's Some Like It Hot, as an adult, I have often found my comfort zone in channel TCM.
There I discovered the fabulous hits of the 30s & 40s. Which led me to follow actors & industry giants I hadn't known before, Carey Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Joseph Mankinwitz, William Wyler, & of course...Myrna Loy!!
While familiar with her movies, it was such a thrill to learn about her life, intelligence, lifetime of service to those doing her hair, all the way up to campaigning the world for international change. What a Lady!!
I find myself after finishing this book, wanting to pattern my life now, even tho I am a Grma in my early 60s, after a lot of her trademark personality traits...humor, tolerance, compassion, never stopping, dignity, hard work, being an example for all, & a peacemaker. They certainly don't make them like this anymore. What a shame.
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Lips Unsealed
- A Memoir
- By: Belinda Carlisle
- Narrated by: Belinda Carlisle
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 266
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 226
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Story4 out of 5 stars 223
The women of the iconic '80s band the Go-Go’s will always be remembered as they appeared on the back of their debut record: sunny, smiling, each soaking in her own private bubble bath with chocolates and champagne. The photo is a perfect tribute to the fun, irreverent brand of pop music that the Go-Go’s created, but it also conceals the trials and secret demons that the group—and, in particular, Belinda Carlisle—struggled with.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVED!
- By Kathleen on 04-18-17
- Lips Unsealed
- A Memoir
- By: Belinda Carlisle
- Narrated by: Belinda Carlisle
Heaven Is Truly A Place On Earth!
Reviewed: 06-24-21
So thrilled to know that Belinda has finally found her own heaven within & is now able to really treasure what she has! Parts made me wonder if she suffered from Anxiety also without realizing that this could be a major factor in her self-medicating habits?
also fun to hear all the background that was going on as all "The Girls " along with myself, were growing up & discovering who we wanted to be beside NOT OUR PARENTS!! All of which was of course while becoming the soundtrack of our lives!! Heaven Is a Place On Earth will always hold a special place in my heart for being the CD & concert in SLC that I was daily dancing to when I met my husband almost 35yrs ago!! 😍💋😍 I was in awe of her voice then, & continue even now as a GMa to dance & sing along at the top of my lungs-very badly I'm afraid, to her smooth tones & punk chick lyrics!! Thank you for giving me personally so very much! 🤗
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Disloyal: A Memoir
- The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump
- By: Michael Cohen
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,700
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,410
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,365
Once Donald Trump’s fiercest surrogate, closest confidant, and staunchest defender, Michael Cohen knows where the skeletons are buried. This is the most devastating business and political horror story of the century. As Trump’s lawyer and “fixer”, Cohen not only witnessed firsthand but was also an active participant in the inner workings of Trump’s business empire, political campaign, and presidential administration.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Story
- By Krish on 09-09-20
- Disloyal: A Memoir
- The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump
- By: Michael Cohen
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
FRIGHTENING!! OUTRAGE & SCHOCK ON EVERY PAGE!
Reviewed: 09-23-20
While Michael Cohen admits his wrong doings, he adds new lows to the term "Lawyer Pond Scum"! the things this man admits to have ruined several people's lives. But you then have to look at the Puppet Master TRUMP who led the way & provides the creation for lawyers or "Fixers" like Cohen.
We should ALL be very afraid of what is going on in the Oval & SERIOUSLY GUARD OUR REPUBLIC! There is no way that TRUMP can serve a second term, as our lives & all the freedoms we enjoy will erode away. COME ON AMERICA, WE ARE BETTER THAN THIS! WE MUST DO BETTER!
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Inside Out
- A Memoir
- By: Demi Moore
- Narrated by: Demi Moore
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18,042
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,881
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,795
For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight - or the headlines. Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years - all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved this Memoir
- By mrsbee19 on 09-25-19
- Inside Out
- A Memoir
- By: Demi Moore
- Narrated by: Demi Moore
Wow & Wow!!
Reviewed: 09-26-19
I loved listening to Demi's voice tell her own story & truth. some of the public info, I knew. Some as a survivor, I recognized. and most broke my heart, made me tear up, & celebrate her unbreakable strength & growth!! as a women also in her "late 50s" I have grown up with, celebrated, & cheered on Demi over the years. So happy that she has now found the peace & self joy in her life that will sustain & never leave her!! 🥰
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Captive
- A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult
- By: Catherine Oxenberg, Natasha Stoynoff
- Narrated by: Catherine Oxenberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 459
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 406
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 401
In 2011, Catherine joined her daughter, India, at a leadership seminar for a new organization called NXIVM. Her 20-year-old daughter was on the threshold of building a new company, and they both thought this program might help her achieve her dream. But quickly, Catherine saw a sinister side to what appeared to be a self-help organization designed to help its clients become the best versions of themselves. Catherine watched in horror as her daughter fell further and further down the rabbit hole, becoming brainwashed by the organization’s charismatic leader.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not as good as a I hoped....
- By Fallon Martin on 11-12-19
- Captive
- A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult
- By: Catherine Oxenberg, Natasha Stoynoff
- Narrated by: Catherine Oxenberg
Fascinating story!
Reviewed: 04-20-19
I had briefly caught this story on the news, but the other day when I saw a hearing update, I just wanted to know if India was finally safely home! Unfortunately, we still don't know that, but respect her privacy to heal & hopefully is doing so at home with her powerful kick-ass Mother Warrior & Fierce Grma Warrior-those who TRULY love her! Unbelievable courage & strength to share this frightening true story! Sending only love & healing to you all!
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The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36,607
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32,579
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,430
Tiffany can't avoid being funny: it's just who she is. But The Last Black Unicorn is so much more than a side-splittingly hilarious collection of essays - it's a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting...
- By The2ndhorseman on 12-24-17
- The Last Black Unicorn
- By: Tiffany Haddish
- Narrated by: Tiffany Haddish
A powerful REAL story!
Reviewed: 01-29-18
This is a powerful REAL story of the struggle of a young girl climbing her way out by her fingernails & humor of a terrifying childhood to her triumphant & self empowering career in Hollywood. Tiffany is a smart, brilliant, soft-hearted, perseptive, & remarkably level headed woman now. This is an astonishing fact after learning of all the obsticles she had to fight her way through to become triumphant in her life today. That alone would be a powerful & aspiring book.
But Tiffany is not even CLOSE to reaching her fullest potential yet. Luckily for us, she is just getting started! Here is a strong woman who has positive things to say, & I for one can't wait for her next book, which I can only hope covers her journey from crushing it in Hollywood to claiming her ancestrial lands in Africa as the Queen of the tribe!
(4 stars: Only issue for me was a personal dislike for strong language. But that's what she knows, & I have to respect that that is part of how she learned to stand up for herself. REAL Fan!)
-B. Wilcox
SLC, UT.
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Believe Me
- My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease
- By: Yolanda Hadid
- Narrated by: Daisy White
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 413
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 362
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 363
In early 2011, Yolanda Hadid was struck by mysterious symptoms including brain fog, severe exhaustion, migraines, and more. Over the months and years that followed, she went from being an outspoken, multitasking, hands-on mother of three, reality TV star, and social butterfly to a woman who spent most of her time in bed. Yolanda was turned inside out by some of the country's top hospitals and doctors, but due to the lack of definitive diagnostic testing, she landed in a dark maze of conflicting medical opinions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Courage and Love prevails
- By Tom. Hahn on 09-13-17
- Believe Me
- My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease
- By: Yolanda Hadid
- Narrated by: Daisy White
Just Like Yolanda, Full Of Wisdoms & Integrity!
Reviewed: 10-20-17
As an occasional watcher of RHBH, I wasn't truly hooked until Yolanda appeared. Here was a woman who had it all, (as far as the world could see), but instead of talking about her latest bag or car, she showed us the genuine love of a wife & mother. Her priorities were family first, building an empire last. And in these roles, she shined & became someone relateable.
I could relate to this book & understand her utter days & months of dispair. While I have no personal experience with Lyme, her descriptions, frustrations, & going from doctor to doctor is something I am very aware of. Calling upon your mind & body to perform whatever "Normal" is supposed to be, only to become exhausted by the effort is a feeling that takes way too many days away.
Yolanda was my idol before, now after reading her brave book, ...my rock!
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Settle for More
- By: Megyn Kelly
- Narrated by: Megyn Kelly
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,889
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,885
Anchor of the number-one news show on cable, The Kelly File, Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly writes her much anticipated book, a revealing and surprising memoir detailing her rise as one of the most respected journalists working today. From the values and lessons that have shaped her career to her time at the center of the chaotic 2016 Republican presidential primary, this book offers an inside look at an uncompromising woman's journey to the top of the news business.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It takes audacity for anyone under age 65...
- By Wayne on 11-17-16
- Settle for More
- By: Megyn Kelly
- Narrated by: Megyn Kelly
Great career & personal advice!
Reviewed: 01-20-17
Whether you are a Megyn Kelly fan or not, this is great advice for those just getting started in life after college, or maybe even those looking toward a new journey or chapter in their life. Sound advice for a positive outlook on life, focusing on serving others wherever you are, or standing up for everyone's voice whether your opinions match or not. Settling for Something More out of ourselves & those around us, expecting our personal best & striving to teach by example are more essential values in our world now more than ever! Whining is NEVER a good look for anyone.
Go Megyn! Definitely passing this onto all 5 of my college age children. So happy to see strong & positive examples for my boys as well as my girls. LOVED your take & definitions of being a feminist! I'm right there with you Sista-Friend!
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Talking as Fast as I Can
- From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)
- By: Lauren Graham
- Narrated by: Lauren Graham
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,598
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,204
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,125
In her first work of nonfiction, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood recounts her experiences on Gilmore Girls - the first and second times - and shares stories about life, love, and working in Hollywood. This collection of essays is written in the intimate, hilarious, and down-to-earth voice that made her novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe, a New York Times best seller.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I AM CRYING!!
- By Rebecca on 11-29-16
- Talking as Fast as I Can
- From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)
- By: Lauren Graham
- Narrated by: Lauren Graham
(Medical...medical!)
Reviewed: 12-24-16
Wow and Wow!! (Medical...medical!) I loved listening to Lauren' s fast paced witt. Her humor & storytelling is just like sitting with your best girlfriend getting all the latest dish. Fast paced only to be able to cram soooo many wonderful & humorous insights into her world. Also loved the practical advice & grounded manner in which she discribes the pitfalls of life. I belly laughed out loud, sobbed & blubbered other times, & took careful notes when she shared parts of her life's lessons. first time reader, now lifetime fan!
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