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The Contender
- The Story of Marlon Brando
- By: William J. Mann
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 21 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 122
The award-winning film biographer presents a deeply-textured, ambitious, and definitive portrait of the greatest movie actor of the 20th century, the elusive Marlon Brando, bringing his extraordinarily complex life into view as never before. The most influential movie actor of his era, Marlon Brando changed the way other actors perceived their craft. His approach was natural, honest, and deeply personal, resulting in performances - most notably in A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront - that are without parallel.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Psychobabble run amok
- By Dr. Susan Tice-Alicke on 06-07-20
- The Contender
- The Story of Marlon Brando
- By: William J. Mann
- Narrated by: Will Damron
Amazing…until the end
Reviewed: 03-02-25
I was utterly blown away by this biography, as it was so detailed, and in many ways is also a biography of early Hollywood. Where this book falters is in its deliberate decision to conclude the thoroughness study of Brando’s life at the year 1973, disregarding the latter 30 years of his life. SOME content from these final decades of his life are thrown into the epilogue, but that doesn’t make up for the fact that this biography is incomplete, and that really is a shame.
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Sonny Boy
- A Memoir
- By: Al Pacino
- Narrated by: Al Pacino
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,387
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,307
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,307
To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved this so much!!! But….
- By paintgal on 10-24-24
Worth the wait!
Reviewed: 11-24-24
Considering Al Pacino is my favorite actor, I have been excited about this autobiography for almost a year, and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest. The content is so intimate and the way Al Pacino chronicles his life is beautifully read and sentimental in tone. For anyone truly wanting to know who Al Pacino is, the person, then this is for you and you will not be disappointed.
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Kubrick
- An Odyssey
- By: Robert P. Kolker, Nathan Abrams
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
- Length: 24 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 73
The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years. Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and in-depth coverage of Kubrick's personal, private, public, and working life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A stellar biography for Kubrick lovers
- By Daniel on 09-10-24
- Kubrick
- An Odyssey
- By: Robert P. Kolker, Nathan Abrams
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
A stellar biography for Kubrick lovers
Reviewed: 09-10-24
Despite the biography beginning a little dry and somewhat reading as an essay, this reading progresses into truly extraordinary and captivating. Any lover of Stanley Kubrick will be dazzled by this well-researched, thorough analysis of Kubrick’s life and career.
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Entrances and Exits
- By: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld - foreword
- Narrated by: Michael Richards
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 858
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 791
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 791
The man who brought the kavorka to the Seinfeld show through one of the most remarkable and beloved television characters ever invented, Kramer, shares the extraordinary life of a comedy genius—the way he came into himself as an artist, the ups and downs as a human being, the road he has traveled in search of understanding.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply amazing.
- By Norman Kent on 06-26-24
- Entrances and Exits
- By: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld - foreword
- Narrated by: Michael Richards
An Excellent Book Experience
Reviewed: 08-10-24
This book is not simply about finding out more details about Seinfeld, but rather is about learning who Michael Richards, the man, truly is. This autobiography is nothing short other than perfect.
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Mike Nichols
- A Life
- By: Mark Harris
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 646
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 549
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Story5 out of 5 stars 547
By the acclaimed author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back comes a magnificent biography of one of the most protean creative forces in American entertainment history, a life of dazzling highs and vertiginous plunges - some of the worst largely unknown until now. Mark Harris explores, with brilliantly vivid detail and insight, the life, work, struggle, and passion of an artist and man in constant motion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the book, but driven nuts my mispronounced names.
- By Amazon Customer on 02-14-21
- Mike Nichols
- A Life
- By: Mark Harris
- Narrated by: George Newbern
A Must Listen for Film Enthusiasts
Reviewed: 07-19-24
For those who love classic cinema are truly in for a treat with his biography of one of cinema’s, theater’s and television’s greatest directors.
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Taste
- My Life Through Food
- By: Stanley Tucci
- Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,600
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,045
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,009
Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of those meals with us in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes us beyond the savory recipes and into the compelling stories behind them. Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should include a pdf of recipes
- By Jen Griffin on 10-23-21
- Taste
- My Life Through Food
- By: Stanley Tucci
- Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
Excellent for both foodies and Tucci fans
Reviewed: 06-26-24
It’s always something special to see someone’s true passion be conveyed in some manner, and Stanley Tucci does that brilliantly with his book, which is deliciously narrated by him (pun absolutely intended). My only suggestion is to also get a hard copy for the recipes sprinkled throughout the book, cause there are some I want to go back and try out myself and only having the book on audio is not exactly conducive. Outside of that, excellent book and decadent experience.
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Love, Lucy
- By: Lucille Ball
- Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,280
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,756
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,740
Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a great book
- By SCOTT on 07-11-18
- Love, Lucy
- By: Lucille Ball
- Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
I loved this!!!!
Reviewed: 06-22-24
It was spectacular to hear Lucille Ball’s in her own words, and it was amazing to hear it through her daughter’s narration, who does a brilliant job.
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The Lonely Life
- An Autobiography
- By: Bette Davis
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 251
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 209
The Lonely Life details the first 50-plus years of Davis' life - her Yankee childhood, her rise to stardom in Hollywood, the birth of her beloved children, and the uncompromising choices she made along the way to succeed. The book was updated with new material in the 1980s, bringing the story up to the end of Davis' life - all the heartbreak, all the drama, and all the love she experienced at every stage of her extraordinary life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Bette really liked herself...
- By Anonymous User on 01-14-19
- The Lonely Life
- An Autobiography
- By: Bette Davis
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
Such an interesting life!
Reviewed: 06-12-24
Bette Davis led such an incredible life and it was fascinating to listen to it in her own words. Special note should also be made for the narrator, who did a phenomenal job!
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Anne Frank Remembered
- By: Miep Gies, Alison Leslie Gold
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 444
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 373
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Story5 out of 5 stars 373
For more than two years, Miep Gies and her husband helped hide the Franks from the Nazis. Like thousands of unsung heroes of the Holocaust, they risked their lives each day to bring food, news, and emotional support to the victims. From her own remarkable childhood as a World War I refugee to the moment she places a small, red-orange, checkered diary -- Anne's legacy -- in Otto Frank's hands, Miep Gies remembers her days with simple honesty and shattering clarity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Fast Reading Could-Not-Put-It-Down book
- By Starlet on 03-07-10
- Anne Frank Remembered
- By: Miep Gies, Alison Leslie Gold
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
A Remarkable Experience
Reviewed: 04-07-24
One should read/listen to this after reading Anne Frank’s Diary. This is an extraordinary accompaniment to the famous and tragic story.
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Honey, Baby, Mine
- A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)
- By: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Reese Witherspoon - foreword
- Narrated by: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 171
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 153
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 153
Laura Dern and Diane Ladd always had a close relationship, but the stakes were raised when Diane developed a sudden life-threatening illness. Diane’s doctor prescribed long walks to build back her lung capacity. The exertion was challenging, and Laura soon learned the best way to distract her mom was to get her talking and telling stories. Their conversations along the way began to break down the traditional barriers between mothers and daughters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I would give 10 stars if I could!!!
- By Literature Lover on 04-27-23
- Honey, Baby, Mine
- A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)
- By: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Reese Witherspoon - foreword
- Narrated by: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd
One of the best book experiences I have ever had
Reviewed: 03-30-24
It’s honest. It’s intimate. It’s a beautiful listen, and is one of the best listens/books I have come across recently.
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