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Título: Leo Messi, Recuerda Mi Nombre [Leo Messi, Remember My Name]

Autor: Carla Susan

Narrador: Julio Hernández

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 1 hr and 41 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 09-29-16

Editor: Booka

Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Resumen del editor:

El Audiolibro que te proponemos te acercará con todo detalle a Leo Messi, el ídolo de masas del fútbol mundial. Sus gestas futbolísiticas, su esfuerzo para llegar a ellas, su origen y primeros pasos en el fútbol desde bien pequeñito, cómo superar la enfermedad de adolescente y las lesiones en el campo.Su pasión por el trabajo bien hecho y su fidelidad a personas clave en su vida.En definitiva descubrirás lo que siempre habías querido saber de este pequeño gran futbolista, Leo Messi.

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Title: Body Lengths

Author: Felicity McLean, Liesel Jones

Narrator: Liesel Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-16

Publisher: Wavesound Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Leisel Jones is regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just 15 she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympics and went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing. For the first time, Leisel candidly describes being thrust into the limelight so young and reveals the constant pressure she was under. Despite the highs of stardom, she suffered severe depression.

Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sportsperson told with humour, optimism and style.

Critic Reviews:

"One of the greatest swimmers of all time." (Ray Warren)

"Lethal Leisel was an incredible role model and an inspiration for my generation. She epitomises the Olympic dream!" (Sally Fitzgibbons)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyed Leisel's Story

It surprised me how much I enjoyed this story of Leisel Jones. Memoir isn't usually my thing but I bought this because I thought Leisel would have a good story to tell, and because it was a Kindle Monthly Deal and going cheap.

In the end, it compelled me to read through quite quickly in the lead-up to Christmas.

I enjoyed the detail about life as an elite sportsperson, particularly the training drills and preparation that goes with life in top sports competition, the dieting, the lifestyle. I could never do it. I don't have the discipline.

As an avid sports fan, I am glued to the olympics and world championships when they come around, and I remember Leisel in Sydney, then the disappointment of Athens and the media opinion about her as a petulant loser etc. It must be hard against someone such as Brooke Hanson who always had such a huge smile, or Libby Trickett who was a media darling - plus the boys such as Thorpe/Hackett/ and later Magnusson.

In the end I think the gold medals stack up, and speak for themselves - as do the world records and performances Leisel Jones put together over such a long period of time. I remember seeing media about her Mum, but didn't know the story about her father.

I also remember the media headlines about Leisel in London, and her weight - this part of the book brought those memories back. How hard that it's so often the female athletes who get put through the wringer about their weight!

All in all, I thought the writing was solid - with just a couple of moments where a bit much evocative prose got caught into the story, usually during Leisel's lowest moments (Sierra Nevada - this was the only part where I felt I lost Leisel's voice in the story). I never watched Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. I'd like to know what Leisel did that got her kicked out (or is it voted out by the public in that show?) I don't know.

Either way, I cheered Leisel on in the swimming world and will continue to hope she finds happiness out of the pool in the years ahead.

4.5 stars

Good read!

I was familiar with Jones' career, myself being a former swimmer, but I didin't know much about her personal life or that she had been under a lot of media scrutiny in Australia. I was not by all means even remotely close to being an Olympic athlete, and I grew up in a very different setting, but I found her story to be a truly relatable and remarkable one. Her stories about struggling with stress, weight, and moving forward hit very close to home. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading memoirs, sports, etc., even if they are not acquainted with Jones or know much about swimming.

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Title: Tom Cruise

Subtitle: A Biography

Author: Vince Hawkins

Narrator: Michael C. Gwynne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-16

Publisher: Vince Hawkins

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Tom Cruise is an American actor and filmmaker. Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. He started his career at age 19 in the 1981 film Endless Love. After portraying supporting roles in Taps (1981) and The Outsiders (1983), his first leading role was in the romantic comedy Risky Business, released in August 1983. Cruise became a full-fledged movie star after starring as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the action drama Top Gun (1986). One of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, Cruise starred in several more successful films in the 1980s, including the dramas The Color of Money (1986), Cocktail (1988), Rain Man (1988), and Born on the Fourth of July (1989).

In the 1990s, he starred in a number of hit films, including the romance Far and Away (1992), the drama A Few Good Men (1992), the legal thriller The Firm (1993), the romantic horror film Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), the romantic comedy-drama sports film Jerry Maguire (1996), the erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut, and the drama Magnolia (both 1999). Since 1996, Cruise has been well known for his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series, whose most recent film, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, was released in 2015.

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Title: Stephen Curry

Author: Smartbios

Narrator: David Boyd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-16

Publisher: Smartbios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Stephen Curry has shocked the world with his phenomenal athletic skills. He has risen to fame rapidly, and shown basketball fans everywhere that he is here to stay. Get to know this amazing athlete like never before with this personal, full and complete biography. Brought to you by SmartBios.

Members Reviews:

Great book

Loved it! Great story and wonderful narration. I enjoyed learning about on of my favourite basketball players.

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Title: Cycling the Earth

Subtitle: A Life-Changing Race Around the World

Author: Sean Conway

Narrator: Stewart Clegg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-16

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Sean Conway was stuck in a dead end life of his own making when he heard about a round-the-world cycling race. He was immediately inspired - but it was a huge undertaking, and he'd hardly been on a bike in years. Could he really cycle all the way round the world, solo and unsupported?

Six months later, after completing a punishing training schedule and packing up everything he owned into boxes, Sean was in Greenwich Park, on the start line of the adventure of a lifetime. Soon he was way ahead of schedule, averaging 180 miles per day, and on course to break the round-the-world cycling record. But then disaster struck, and Sean was forced to confront the possibility that he may not be able to complete the race....

In the course of his 16,000-mile journey, Sean travelled the famous pan-American highway across the Atacama Desert, outran tornados, relied on fellow travellers to ferry water across the Australian outback, and inadvertently joined a cycle club in Mumbai. He learnt things about himself he didn't know and rediscovered a spirit of adventure that changed everything.

This is an audiobook about an amazing and sometimes incredibly difficult journey, but it's also about never giving up when there's an opportunity to follow your dreams.

Members Reviews:

Great and inspiring read

Amazing, Inspiring, Witty. Loved every minute. Sean is an inspiration and absolute legend. The take away message for me from this book is Chase your dreams and don't be scared to get out there and go for it.

Great story.

I was slightly put off by the small amount of swearing at the start, but it was harmless really and the narrator soon settled in to Sean's very exciting story. Well worth a listen.

Started slow, got better, ended great

the first two or three chapters made me regret buying this book but persevering made me realise this is a wonderful read.

Amazing

An incredible guy with a fantastic life adventure. A gripping account of his travels and the emotional highs and lows.

The highs and lows of extreme cycling

What made the experience of listening to Cycling the Earth the most enjoyable?

I particularly liked Sean's down to earth descriptions of his experiences. Sean dragged himself from depression, a dull job and obscurity into doing something really worthwhile. A race around the world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cycling the Earth?

Sean's honesty as he describes the lows and then his reawakening and motivation into getting back to the job of riding, a lot of miles.

What does Stewart Clegg bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

I liked Stewart's consistent narration and the way he reflects the moods of the writer as 'we' travel around the world.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were several events that were moving or funny. I've no wish to ruin the story but there's something on each continent Sean visits.

Any additional comments?

Where next Sean?

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Title: 15 Celebrities Who Have Killed

Subtitle: From the Limelight to the Court Room

Author: Richard Berrington

Narrator: Dave Wright

Format: Unabridged

Length: 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-16

Publisher: Parabellum Marketing LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

There r famous people wh hv accidentally killd others r mmittd murder. W d nt undertake to ndmn or jutif, w r jut tting th ft.

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Wll, vrn mk mistakes, but that dn't mn that th are bad nd deserve t burn in hll. Hr r a bunch f lbriti whom we lv, nd even look u t fr inirtin, but th'v hd criminal rrds in th t. Let's tk a lk into the lit.

Members Reviews:

Research Done Through Tabloids

I admit, I am a true crime fan. This cover sure fooled me. Why show a knife when none was used. I used to read True Crime and True Detective magazines when you could get then - and they were better than this. I do admit two surprises. If you want to know, wait until it's free (as I did).

Terrible Editing

This book is full of spelling and grammatical errors. The individual stories are told in a very disjointed manner. Don't waste the money, there are no big secrets revealed in this book!

Short & sweet

The book w a s a short read. I like the fact that it went over basic details and didn't get caught up in the sometimes long boring details.

scary and interesting

pretty interesting yet horrifying book as i had no idea that these so called celebs to had been murderers. reading about their life and their killing gave me chill down the spine as i read the book.

Interesting book but needs some editing

Too many grammatical errors become distracting. But an interesting book to read. Amazing how celebrities hardly ever get convicted of the crimes they committed.

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Title: The Life, Reign and Success of Lebron James

Author: J.D. Rockefeller

Narrator: Rosko Raines

Format: Unabridged

Length: 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-16

Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

For an elite athlete, the professional sports championship, also known as the brass ring of immortality, often dangles beyond their grasp. The longer you go without one, the more attention you will receive in the public, focusing on what you haven't accomplished rather than what you already had. LeBron James completely understands this very cruel irony. For eight frustrating seasons, he was considered a king without a crown in the NBA. But finally, in his ninth year, he placed the championship stamp on his unprecedented career and officially became a part of the greatest basketball players in the NBA. This is the life, reign, and success story of LeBron James.

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Title: Johnny Carson: The Inspirational Life Story of Johnny Carson

Subtitle: Comedian, Magician, and King of the Late Night Talk Show

Author: Patrick Bunker

Narrator: Scott Clem

Format: Unabridged

Length: 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-16

Publisher: Patrick Bunker

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In this book, you will learn about the life of Johnny Carson. You will discover the path he took to fulfill his personal destiny. The story of this man's life will teach you that you have the ability to create the life you want if you work hard and stay focused. During the short history of television, there has only been one man who will be remembered as being king of the late night talk show. This man's name was Johnny Carson and he was best remembered for his role as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Johnny appeared on a variety of other shows, but none of them ever reached the level of popularity like The Tonight Show did. Johnny was able to relate to the average American very well. His Midwestern upbringing was very modest and this could explain his ability to stay humble even though he was a famous celebrity. He was very smart and he took time out to stay educated about American politics and current events around the world. While Johnny usually took a less-accepted liberal or progressive stance on many issues, the majority of the average people would still agree with him and manage to see his point of view. Here is a preview of what you'll learn:

Members Reviews:

Waste of 30 minutes

I could learn more about Carson from reading Wikipedia. This is so pathetic it is almost comical. If I could rate it at zero stars I would but that wasn't an option.

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Title: Alan Alda: The 1983 Biography

Author: Raymond Strait

Narrator: Robert J. Shaw

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-16

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

This biography was originally published in 1983 and has not been updated. Any events after 1983 are not included.

Best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the award-winning TV series M*A*S*H, Alan Alda has made his way into Hollywood's spotlight while keeping remarkably free of its whirlwind parties and endless gossip. He remains a private man - an actor whose personal life and politics are far different from the character of the womanizing, side-cracking army doctor that brought him international fame.

In Alan Alda: The 1983 Biography, biographer Raymond Strait succeeds in presenting Alda's life and career with illuminating, and sometimes surprising, details. Tracing Alda's theater credits, from his early experience as a struggling New York actor to his starring roles in films like Same Time Next Year, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, and The Four Seasons, Strait also reports on Alda's work as a screenwriter and director. A comprehensive look at Alda's immense popularity, this biography contains revealing insights from friends, childhood sweethearts, and fellow actors.

But this is not a sugar-coated star portrait, and Strait gives us Alda's traumas as well as his triumphs: his childhood battle with polio, his parents' divorce, and the tense moments that Alda's personal convictions have caused, both on the set and off. With unexpected revelations about Alda's views on women, his work, and the future, this fascinating biography promises to show new dimensions of this talented enigmatic man.

Members Reviews:

Very factual.

Gives a good factual account of his life from a distance.

Nothing really up close and personal.

Surprising

I love biographies. I've never felt one way or another about Alan Alda although I watched MASH throughout all its seasons. Indeed I grew up with MASH. I also liked the movie Same Time Next Year so I was happy to listen to a biography of Alan Alda even if it was written in 1983.

The surprise was in the tone of the author. I got the feeling he couldn't stand Mr Alda. It was rather weird. Still, it was an interesting biography and the ERA stuff was particularly interesting to me. Apparently no one liked the movie Same Time Next Year but me, but I still stand by it. The narration was adequate.

I was gifted this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Alan Alda's story

This biography was very interesting. I've always enjoyed the TV series MASH, so I was quite pleased to be given the opportunity to listen to and review this book for free.

The book starts off with a history of Alan's dad, Bob. Coming from a family that wanted him to practice medicine, Bob was a rebel who wanted to be an actor. As the years progress, we come to the eventual marriage of Alan's parents and his birth and childhood.

What struck me as the most interesting was Alan's battle with polio. I had no knowledge of what polio was really like. It was truly a horrible illness to suffer through.

As Allan grows up and becomes an actor in his own right, we get to see how loyal and compassionate he is as a human being. His wife and him are best friends and he didn't ever seem to take her for granted.

I enjoyed learning about his role and the other characters on MASH.

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Title: Mad Ducks and Bears

Subtitle: Football Revisited

Author: George Plimpton, Steve Almond - foreword

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 04-26-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classics - now recorded and including a foreword from Steve Almond.

In Mad Ducks and Bears, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates: Alex Karras ("Mad Ducks") and John Gordy ("Bears"), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success.

A more reflective, less madcap audiobook than Plimpton's other work, Mad Ducks and Bears is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

Critic Reviews:

"Plimpton has done it again." (Sports Illustrated)

"[An] irreverent and roguish account of the lives of the two linemen.... Pure gold." (Chicago Tribune)

Members Reviews:

If you're looking for something different ...

A few weeks ago, after former Detroit Lion great, actor, and broadcaster Alex Karras passed away, I read his autobiography "Even Big Guys Cry", and found it to be a notch above the typical sports autobiography, both in the intelligence and depth Karras displayed, and in the humor and wit in the book. After finishing, I discovered that author George Plimpton wrote a book that starred Karras and Lion's offensive guard John Gordy ... "Mad Ducks and Bears: Football Revisited", and decided to read it. (Karras's nickname was the "Mad Duck "for the way bustled around when playing, and Gordy was nicknamed "Bear" thanks to an excessively hairy body.)

The book itself is mostly about Karras and/or Gordy, but Plimpton also speaks with other football players and coaches, sometimes to attempt to corroborate something that Karras may have told him, and others simply because of their notoriety from the era (or an earlier era). The book is laugh-out-loud funny, partly because of Plimpton's writing skills, and partly because the two men were genuinely humorous.

When reading the book, you get a genuine sense of what it was like to play professional football in the 1950's and 1960s, and what the men themselves went through. And while relatively well paid for the era, players were far from rich, and a lot of the humor of the book comes from schemes that Karras or Gordon became involved with in order to try and make money.

If you're read Karras's autobiography, then a lot of the stories here were also later used in his own book, although some stories evolved a little over time. Also, Plimpton found others remembered some of Karras's stories differently than Karras did. (Plimpton left you to decide for yourself who to believe, in those cases.)

This is a very funny, entertaining book, and is well worth a read if you're a football fan. And even if you're not. Five stars.

Worth Your Time

Not as good as Paper Lion but worth your time.

Pro football enthusiasts; and others: don't miss it

My rating should be 4.5.