Discover the New Releases Audiobooks in Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

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Title: Centaur

Author: Declan Murphy, Ami Rao

Narrator: Stephen Hogan, Julie Maisey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-17

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Coping with your own death when you are not yet dead is a strange thing....

A natural on a horse since he was able to walk, and imbued with a pure love of riding, Declan Murphy became one of the most brilliant jockeys of his generation before his world came crashing down at the final hurdle of a race at Haydock Park. His skull shattered in 12 places, he was believed to be dead, the last rites were read and the Racing Post published his obituary. Miraculously, and the word is not used lightly, he survived and defied medical thinking in recovering to the extent that 18 months after his fall, he was able to saddle up for one more race. As usual, he won.

For 23 years Declan has been unable to tell his story, to bring to words existence on the frontier between life and death, to describe the incredible bond between man and horse. But now, in an extraordinary collaboration with Ami Rao, she has helped him find those words, a way to piece together what happened before, during and after, what it all meant and what it means to us all. It is a story of triumph, fear, love and loss, by turns primal, heartbreaking and inspirational, and ultimately it is the story of hope, and of life.

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Title: From Fatherless to Famous

Author: Keeya M McSwain

Narrator: Aundrea Mitchell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-17

Publisher: Keeya M McSwain

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

An encouraging collection of biographies detailing the amazing lives of celebrities. Who grew up without their dads and overcame adversities? Can you really make it without a father figure? Keeya McSwain challenges that notion in her debut novel. Join McSwain as she tells their unique stories in the hope of motivating youth who are being effected by the staggering numbers of fatherless homes. Be inspired as she documents that success can be possible even without a father.

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Title: Calvin Johnson

Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers

Author: Clayton Geoffreys

Narrator: R. Paul Matty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-17

Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In Calvin Johnson: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of football's premier wide receivers, Calvin Johnson. Since joining the NFL as the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Calvin Johnson has solidified his legacy as one of the most impressive wide receivers to ever play the game, holding the Lions' franchise records for most receiving touchdowns in a single season, most receiving touchdowns in an overall career, and most receiving yards in a career.

His retirement from professional football after nine seasons marks the end of nearly a decade of dominance by Johnson.

While Calvin Johnson may now be retired from professional football, his legacy remains one of sheer brilliance. In this book, we'll explore Calvin's journey into the NFL, his greatest moments, and what makes him one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game.

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Title: Andrew Luck

Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Star Quarterbacks

Author: Clayton Geoffreys

Narrator: Todd Eflin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-17

Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In this book, you will learn the inspirational story of one of football's premier quarterbacks, Andrew Luck. Andrew Luck entered the league as one of the most promising prospects in recent league history. Some analysts said he was the best prospect they had ever scouted. To date, he has lived up to much of his hype. While he is just a few years into his career, Luck has demonstrated a seemingly innate ability to pass out of the pocket and lead an offense. It should come as no surprise that Luck made headlines in 2016 when he signed a contract extension with the Colts, which made him the highest paid player at the time in the league.

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Title: Summary, Analysis & Review of Chip and Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Story with Mark Dagostino by Instaread

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Susan Murphy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-17

Publisher: Instaread

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna "Jo" Gaines, with Mark Dagostino, is the true tale of how the husband-and-wife team, stars of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, built a life together in Waco, Texas. Starting with their first date, which was about 15 years before the book's publication in 2016, the couple traces the development of their romantic relationship and their home renovation business, Magnolia Homes. Along the way, they have four children, refurbish many "fixer-uppers", and launch a hit reality TV show.

The couple met at Jo's father's auto shop where she worked as the office manager. Having recently finished college, 23-year-old Jo was still figuring out what to do with her life. One day Chip struck up a conversation with her outside the shop. He followed up the next day with a call to ask her on a date.

Please note: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book.

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Title: Garden of Dreams

Subtitle: The Life of Simone Signoret

Author: Patricia A. DeMaio

Narrator: Julie Carruth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-17

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The incomparable Simone Signoret (1921 - 1985), one of the grand actresses of the twentieth century and one of France's most notable stars, considered herself the "oldest discovery" in Hollywood. After years of blacklisting during the McCarthy era, she was 38 years old when she entered Hollywood through the back door in the 1959 British blockbuster Room at the Top. Her portrayal of the endearing Alice Aisgill earned her the Academy Award in 1960, the first French actor to win a coveted Oscar.

Though a latecomer to Hollywood, Signoret was already an international star who had survived the Nazi occupation of Paris, emerging in 1945 as a beautiful, promising actress capable of communicating more emotion through body language than dialogue alone could achieve. She gained a reputation as the thinking man's sex symbol, and in several films she portrayed prostitutes with subtlety and depth.

She was fiercely protective of her privacy. But after winning the Oscar, she was dragged through the gutter when her second husband, Yves Montand, had a widely publicized affair with Marilyn Monroe. Many attributed her rapid aging and alcoholism to this betrayal. She endured this perception in silence, all the while demonstrating a remarkable capacity to reinvent herself as a best-selling author, respected social activist, and revered actress who remained in the cinema, her "garden of dreams", for over four decades.

Critic Reviews:

"This is an exceptionally perceptive work, supported by solid research and thoughtful commentary...For general and academic collections, film studies programs, and film enthusiasts." (Library Journal)

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Title: MSD: The Man, the Leader

Author: Biswadeep Ghosh

Narrator: Shriram Iyer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-01-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The most inspirational story in Indian cricket is that of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Generations will remember Dhoni for hitting the spectacular winning six for India in the finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2011 against Sri Lanka, but it is the hope he has given to many aspiring cricketers across this nation that is his true legacy. Born in the lap of poverty and having battled against unimaginable adversities, Dhoni's rise from being just another small-town boy to captain of Team India is a case study in B-schools. With grit, guts and matchless self-belief, Dhoni led India to an ICC World Twenty20, an ICC 50-over Cricket World Cup and an ICC Champions Trophy triumph as well as the number one ranking in Tests. Although he's had his fair share of disappointments, for MSD failure has been yet another motivation to work hard and succeed.

MSD: The Man, the Leader unveils Dhoni's struggles during his growing-up years, analyses his career as a cricketer and captain par excellence and reveals his innate leadership abilities by speaking to luminaries from different walks of life, including Harsh Goenka, Vineet Nayar and Dhanraj Pillay, in a jargon-free, easy-to-read style. Replete with examples of Dhoni's strong personality and inspiring leadership, and marking one decade of his entry into the Indian cricket team, MSD: The Man, the Leader will reinforce the belief: yes, I can.

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Title: Celebrity Child Star Criminals

Subtitle: From Childhood Grace to Behind Bars

Author: James Carmichael

Narrator: Trevor Clinger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-16

Publisher: Parabellum Marketing LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Interesting list of famous celebrities who had run-ins with the law.

While many people dream of fame during both childhood and adulthood, some are just very lucky to have it before they can even crawl and few are even luckier to have the fame till adulthood. But early exposure to fame, money, jewelries, and dinners with famous people do not always come easy. For the people on this list, they started well as child stars who people idolize on TV, radio, and the Internet. But along the line, something went wrong. Some of them were not able to get a grip on their celebrity lifestyles and couldn't handle the drugs and booze that are part of the life of the rich and famous. Some went astray and were able to get their lives back on track but a few went completely off the rails. Here's a list of 12 child celebrities who has had clashes with the law.

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Title: Don Ameche

Subtitle: The Kenosha Comeback Kid

Author: Ben Ohmart

Narrator: Steve Rausch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-16

Publisher: BearManor Media

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

This is the official biography of the Oscar-winning star of Cocoon, and the great radio actor, Don Ameche. Written with the aid of the Ameche family, this first book features many interviews with family and friends. Foreword by John Landis, director of Trading Places.

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Title: The Story of the Great Houdini

Author: J.D. Rockefeller

Narrator: Pete Beretta

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-16

Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Many people will probably not recognize the name Erik Weisz or Ehrich Weiss. But an expression of awe will definitely come across the face if someone says Harry Houdini. Yes, these two names belong to the same man, The Great Houdini.

Harry Houdini was an illusionist and stunt performer, famous for his sensational acts in the first part of the 20th century. He is especially famous for his escape acts and escaped from handcuffs, chains, and ropes slung from skyscrapers, and straitjackets under water. He even escaped from a sealed milk can.

While most people know about his sensational acts, not many know a lot about Harry Houdini's life. This audiobook is an attempt to look at the lesser known facts about his life and also follow his journey to fame and later.

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