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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/417788 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life Author: Amy Purdy, Michelle Burford Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 53 minutes Release date: September 15, 2020 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Amy Purdy, who inspired a nation on Dancing with the Stars and has been called a hero by Oprah Winfrey, reveals the intimate details of her triumphant comeback from the brink of death to making history as a Paralympic snowboarder In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she came down with bacterial meningitis and was given less than a two percent chance of survival. In a near-death experience, she saw three figures who told her: “You can come with us, or you can stay. No matter what happens in your life, it’s all going to make sense in the end. In that moment, Amy chose to live. Her glimpse of the afterlife—coupled with a mysterious premonition she’d had a month before —became the defining experiences that put Amy’s life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn’t just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality—and share that spirit with the world. In 2014, Amy—the only competitor, male or female, with two prosthetic legs—claimed a bronze medal for the U.S. Paralympic team in adaptive snowboarding. She then became a contestant on season eighteen of Dancing With the Stars, and viewers were captivated as the girl with bionic legs managed to out-dance her competitors all the way to the finale. Amy’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to dream bigger, defy expectations, and rewrite our stories. Amy was given a second chance for a reason—to use her life to inspire others. Her powerful memoir urges us to live life to the fullest, because we are all a lot more capable than we could ever imagine.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/420904 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band Author: Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson, David Ritz Narrator: Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 15, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The untold story of Willie Nelson and his sister, Bobbie, who, over the course of their lives together, supported each other through personal tragedies and triumphs and forged an unbreakable bond through their shared love of music   “Tender and intimate.”—The New Yorker “Poignant, beautiful, heartfelt.”—New York Journal of Books ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Rolling Stone, Kirkus Reviews Abandoned by their parents as toddlers, Willie and Bobbie Nelson found their love of music almost immediately through their grandparents, who raised them in a small Texas town. Their close relationship was the longest-lasting bond in both their lives. In alternating chapters, this heartfelt dual memoir weaves together both their stories as they experienced them side by side and apart. The Nelsons share powerful, emotional moments from growing up, playing music in public for the first time, and facing trials in adulthood, as Willie pursued songwriting and Bobbie faced a series of challenging relationships and a musical career that took off only when attitudes about women began to change in Texas. This is Bobbie’s only memoir, and in it she candidly shares her life story in full. Her deeply affecting chapters delve into her personal relationships and life as a mother and as a musician with technical skills that even Willie admits surpass his own. In his poignant stories, Willie shares the depth of his bond with his sister, and how that bond carried him through his most troubled moments. Willie and Bobbie supported each other through unthinkable personal heartbreak, and they always shared in each other’s victories. Through dizzying highs and traumatic lows, spanning almost nine decades of life, Willie and Bobbie always had each other’s back. Their story is an inspiring, lyrical statement of how family always finds the way.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415151 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rust in Peace: The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece Author: Dave Mustaine Narrator: Bob Nalbandian, Dave Mustaine, Pam Mustaine, Randall Kertz, Tony Lettieri, Chuck Behler, David Ellefson, Vikas Adam, Max Norman, Nate Ryan, Mike Clink, Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 39 minutes Release date: September 8, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Megadeth’s iconic record, Rust in Peace, from the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist.When Rust in Peace was released in 1990, the future of Megadeth was uncertain. Fresh off their performance at the record-breaking Monsters of Rock festival, and with knockout new albums from Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica dominating the charts, the pressure to produce a standout statement record was higher than ever. In Rust in Peace: The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Dave Mustaine, gives readers a never-before-seen glimpse into the artistry and insanity that went into making the band's most iconic record. He recounts the arduous task of hiring the band and supporting cast, of managing egos and extracurriculars during the album's ensuing success, and succumbing to the pressures of fame and fortune—which eventually forced the band to break up. And yet, Megadeth's demise was just the beginning; the birth pangs of the record were nothing compared to what came next. Alcohol, drugs, sex, money, power, property, prestige, the lies fed to the band by the industry—and the lies they told each other-threatened to eat away at the band's bond like rust, devouring it until only the music survived. Featuring a foreword by Slash

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/425753 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Expert: Understanding the Path to Mastery Author: Roger Kneebone Narrator: Roger Kneebone Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 15 minutes Release date: August 27, 2020 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections. Kneebone maps out a path we're all following, whether in our career or any other part of our lives. He shows how you start by 'doing time' as an Apprentice, copying how things are already done. Then you set out on your own as a Journeyman, developing your 'voice' and taking full responsibility for your work, with its successes and inevitable failures. Finally, you become a Master, passing on your knowledge and skill to future generations. Expert explains the internal processes we all have to go through as we edge forwards. In this groundbreaking book, Kneebone combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research. He tells a story that resonates with us all - the story of how we can become expert. Whether you're developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, Expert reveals the path to mastery and shows what lies ahead. 'Roger Kneebone is a legend' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters 'Superbly written, passionately argued and very necessary' Tim Ingold, University of Aberdeen 'The doctor stitching together medicine and art' Guardian 'If you want to do anything better, from surgery to embroidery, you can learn something from this book' Christopher Peters, Imperial College London 'Kneebone is our foremost expert on expertise. Expert is a desperately important book at a moment when we've begun to wonder just what we might still be good at' Ken Arnold, Wellcome Collection 'Whisper it quietly, but post COVID-19, there is a growing realization that experts do matter' Susan Standring, King's College London © Roger Kneebone 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424305 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion Author: Various Narrator: Rob Shapiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 25 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.08 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 5 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: From their beginnings as teenagers experimenting in a San Fernando Valley garage dubbed "The Hell Hole" to headlining major music festivals around the world, discover the whole story of Bad Religion's forty-year career in irreverent style. Do What You Want's principal storytellers are the four voices that define Bad Religion: Greg Graffin, a Wisconsin kid who sang in the choir and became an L.A. punk rock icon while he was still a teenager; Brett Gurewitz, a high school dropout who founded the independent punk label Epitaph Records and went on to become a record mogul; Jay Bentley, a surfer and skater who gained recognition as much for his bass skills as for his antics on and off the stage; and Brian Baker, a founding member of Minor Threat who joined the band in 1994 and brings a fresh perspective as an intimate outsider. With a unique blend of melodic hardcore and thought-provoking lyrics, Bad Religion paved the way for the punk rock explosion of the 1990s, opening the door for bands like NOFX, The Offspring, Rancid, Green Day, and Blink-182 to reach wider audiences. They showed the world what punk could be, and they continue to spread their message one song, one show, one tour at a time.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424863 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Step Off!: My Journey from Mimbo to Manhood Author: Dan Cortese Narrator: Dan Cortese Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Recognized from Seinfeld and MTV, Dan Cortese now gives readers a personal and humorous look at thelife and career of an American TV actor and hostFans of Veronica’s Closet, MTV Sports, What I Like About You, 8 Simple Rules, and Castle will relish this exclusiveaccount of Dan’s life and career. Step Off! is a hilarious look inside the eccentric experiences of a Hollywood favorite.He discusses life from his own honest, outrageous Hollywood perspective. Cortese shares the lessons he’s learned—anda few he hasn’t—working on screen for over two decades as an American actor. He also reveals details about his mostrewarding job: being a father.Step Off! is a side-splitting, heart-warming journey through Dan’s life and career, showing the hilarious andmemorable aspects of acting, fame, and striving to be a super dad.Follow the actor’s path from working in a steel mill in Pittsburgh, to the rock-climbing “Mimbo” on Seinfeld, tohis life as a father of three. You’re sure to laugh with this noteworthy celebrity book from Dan Cortese.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/422840 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family Author: Carolyn Durand, Omid Scobie Narrator: Omid Scobie Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 29 minutes Release date: August 11, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.61 of Total 103 Ratings of Narrator: 3.94 of Total 17 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together, finally revealing why they chose to pursue a more independent path and the reasons behind their unprecedented decision to step away from their royal lives, from two top royal reporters who have been behind the scenes since the couple first met. When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world’s attention and sparked an international media frenzy. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to make headlines—from their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives—few know the true story of Harry and Meghan. For the very first time, Finding Freedom goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan’s life together, dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple’s lives as few outsiders can. With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, Finding Freedom is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/423735 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Beethoven: A Life In Nine Pieces Author: Laura Tunbridge Narrator: Laura Tunbridge Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 22 minutes Release date: July 16, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Featuring integrated music and full orchestra recordings. Ludwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths, and the image persists of him as an eccentric genius shaking his fist at heaven. Beethoven by Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise in a refreshing way. Each chapter focuses on a period of his life, a piece of music and a revealing theme, from family to friends, from heroism to liberty. It's a winning combination of rich biographical detail, insight into the music and surprising new angles, all of which can transform how you listen to his works. We discover, for example, Beethoven's oddly modern talent for self-promotion, how he was influenced by factors from European wars to instrument building, and how he was heard by contemporaries. This tour de force - published for the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth - provides a fresh overview and a wealth of material that has never been revealed to the wider public before. It's a compelling, human portrayal of Beethoven and a fascinating journey into one of the world's most amazing creative minds. © Laura Tunbridge 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/421550 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lady Romeo: The Radical and Revolutionary Life of Charlotte Cushman, America's First Celebrity Author: Tana Wojczuk Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 54 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Finalist for a Lambda Literary Award Finalist for the Publishing Triangle’s Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction Finalist for the Marfield Prize For fans of Book of Ages and American Eve, this “lively, illuminating new biography” (The Boston Globe) of 19th-century queer actress Charlotte Cushman portrays a “brisk, beautifully crafted life” (Stacy Schiff, bestselling author of The Witches and Cleopatra) that riveted New York City and made headlines across America. All her life, Charlotte Cushman refused to submit to others’ expectations. Raised in Boston at the time of the transcendentalists, a series of disasters cleared the way for her life on the stage—a path she eagerly took, rejecting marriage and creating a life of adventure, playing the role of the hero in and out of the theater as she traveled to New Orleans and New York City, and eventually to London and back to build a successful career. Her Hamlet, Romeo, Lady Macbeth, and Nancy Sykes from Oliver Twist became canon, impressing Louisa May Alcott, who later based a character on her in Jo’s Boys, and Walt Whitman, who raved about “the towering grandeur of her genius” in his columns for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. She acted alongside Edwin and John Wilkes Booth—supposedly giving the latter a scar on his neck that was later used to identify him as President Lincoln’s assassin—and visited frequently with the Great Emancipator himself, who was a devoted Shakespeare fan and admirer of Cushman’s work. Her wife immortalized her in the angel at the top of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain; worldwide, she was “a lady universally acknowledged as the greatest living tragic actress.” Behind the scenes, she was equally radical, making an independent income, supporting her family, creating one of the first bohemian artists’ colonies abroad, and living publicly as a queer woman. And yet, her name has since faded into the shadows. Now, her story comes to brilliant life with Tana Wojczuk’s Lady Romeo, an exhilarating and enlightening biography of the 19th-century trailblazer. With new research and rarely seen letters and documents, Wojczuk reconstructs the formative years of Cushman’s life, set against the excitement and drama of 1800s New York City and featuring a cast of luminaries and revolutionaries who changed the cultural landscape of America forever. The story of an astonishing and uniquely American life, Lady Romeo reveals one of the most remarkable forgotten figures in our history and restores her to center stage, where she belongs.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/416939 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Super 8: An Illustrated History Author: Danny Plotnick Narrator: Eric Jason Martin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 49 minutes Release date: June 9, 2020 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Danny Plotnick showcases the history of Super 8 filmmaking in this must-listen book. Super 8 offers a detailed look at the beloved medium—one not only embraced by suburban dads, the target audience of the format, but by the art world, punk rockers, and ultimately popular culture. Filmmakers who got their start in Super 8 include Robert Zemeckis, Jim Jarmusch, Todd Haynes, Sam Raimi, Wes Anderson, and Alex Gibney. Thanks in part to a renewed interest in analog technologies, Kodak will be bringing a new Super 8 camera to market, their first new camera to roll off the assembly line in over thirty years. Super 8 also features interviews from filmmakers who got their start in Super 8 and individuals who were instrumental in the development of the medium. Interviews include filmmakers Richard Linklater (Slacker, Boyhood, Dazed and Confused), Dave Markey (1991: The Year Punk Broke), Rocky Schenk (music videos for Adele, Devo, Nick Cave, The Cramps, Robert Plant), James Mackay on Derek Jarman (Last of England, Jubilee), Lenny Lipton (The Super 8 Book), James Nares (Rome '78), G. B. Jones (The Lollipop Generation), Bruce LaBruce (Hustler White, The Misandrists), Peggy Ahwesh (Martina's Playhouse), Paul Sheptow (Super-8 Filmmaker magazine), and Ed Sayers (The Straight 8 Film Festival).