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Title: 365 Thank Yous

Subtitle: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life

Author: John Kralik

Narrator: John Kralik

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-11

Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreamsincluding hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judgeseemed to have slipped beyond his reach.

Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Years Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didnt have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had.

Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goalcome what mayof writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year.

One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yousfor gifts or kindnesses hed received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, whod done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after hed sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come Johns wayfrom financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, Johns whole life turned around.

Members Reviews:

Loved this book!

Even during the saddest parts of Mr. Kralik's story, I could not help but feel peaceful and happy at how this journey was unfolding. He inspired me to find at least one thing to express my gratitude over every day. Thank you, Mr. Kralik, for sharing your personal tale with the rest of the world. Having experienced such a personal low and finding a solution to it and sticking it out will make you a judge that will have empathy tempered with the justice handed down.

Great content, but hard to stay awake.

What made the experience of listening to 365 Thank Yous the most enjoyable?

I loved the content of this book, and I'm planning on using it to change my life. I have already begun to apply the principles and see new opportunities for joy in my life coming my way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 365 Thank Yous?

The first thank you - to his son.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Would be helpful to have more animation in his voice. Sometimes I was lulled to sleep by the sort-of monotonous tone.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Change Your Life AND the Lives of Others

Thank you so much for writing this.

I just recently spoke at a women's brunch regarding the power of gratitude. I stumbled upon this book as a part of my research. In my research, I discovered that there is a science associated with the benefits of gratitude. I did not finish reading this book until after my event.

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Title: 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Movie Tie- In)

Author: Aron Ralston

Narrator: Aron Ralston

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-10

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Aron Ralston, an experienced 27-year-old outdoorsman, was on a days solitary hike through a remote and narrow Utah canyon when he dislodged an 800-pound boulder that crushed his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall. Emerging from the searing pain, Aron found himself completely stuck. No one knew where he was; no one was coming to rescue him. With scant water and food, and a cheap pocketknife his only tool, he eliminated his options one by one. On the fifth night, wracked by delirium and uncontrollable shivers, Aron scratched his epitaph into the rock wall, certain he would not see daylight.

Yet with the new morning came an epiphany: if he could use the rocks vise-like hold to break his arm bones, his blunted pocketknife could serve as a surgeons blade....

Members Reviews:

Better than the movie

If you could sum up 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Movie Tie- In) in three words, what would they be?

I saw the film and heard some snippets of Ralston's interviews online. This made me wonder why he said he wouldn't avoid this accident if he were to do it over again. This book helped to explain what the experience has done to enrich the author's life. Although the book would do a service to readers by adding some advice on avoiding similar incidents, it's a great story from a standpoint of overcoming adversity, facing fears, "growing" spiritually/intellectually, etc. The book does not, however, provide much advice in terms of "lessons learned." I enjoyed that it was ready by Aron Ralston himself. I always like audio books that are read by their own authors; you can be pretty sure that all the voice inflections are correct interpretations of the author's tone.

Audio and book don't match

After having already read the book the Audio does not match what the book included and was rather disappointing.

Between a Rock and a hard place

The audio didn't even match the book 3/4 of the time, it a big disappointment, it's a good book, but the audio could at least match the book!

Couldn't watch the movie?

It was neat to listen to the voice of Aaron retell his own story. That said, he isn't an actor, but the way it was told is true to character. I'd already read quite a bit about the story, I'd watched NBC's report with Tom Brokaw. This book made me feel like I was there in the slot with him. Small warning, about the use of the F*** word just after he gets trapped by the rock. Other than that I'd recomend it to any young reader.

If you listen to the story with the intent to criticize the author for mistakes made, or to second guess him "Well I would have done....." then you will not get the most out of this book. Rather this book can teach how amazing the will to live, and explore really is. It is an inspiring book.

I started competitive Rock Climbing in 1996, and since then have drifted between the worlds of bouldering, trad climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, and even have a few big walls, under my belt. This book is fuel to get me home.

Couldn't get thru the first chapter.

After listening to Jim Dale (Harry Potter) and Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name) , this book is just a drag. I love the movie and hoped to feel the same about the book.

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Title: Half Empty

Author: David Rakoff

Narrator: David Rakoff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-10

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 657 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

The inimitably witty David Rakoff, New York Times best-selling author of Dont Get Too Comfortable, defends the commonsensical notion that you should always assume the worst, because youll never be disappointed.

In this deeply funny (and, no kidding, wise and poignant) book, Rakoff examines the realities of our sunny, gosh everyone-can-be-a-star contemporary culture and finds that, pretty much as a universal rule, the best is not yet to come, adversity will triumph, justice will not be served, and your dreams wont come true.

The book ranges from the personal to the universal, combining stories from Rakoffs reporting and accounts of his own experiences: the moment when being a tiny child no longer meant adults found him charming but instead meant other children found him a fun target; the perfect late evening in Manhattan when he was young and the city seemed to brim with such possibility that the street shimmered in the moonlightas he drew closer he realized the streets actually flickered with rats in a feeding frenzy. He also weaves in his usual brand Oscar Wilde-worthy cultural criticism (the tragedy of Hollywoods Walk of Fame, for instance).

Whether hes lacerating the musical Rent for its cutesy depiction of AIDS or dealing with personal tragedy, his sharp observations and humorists flair for the absurd will have you positively reveling in the power of negativity.

Critic Reviews:

"A collection of humorousalbeit pessimisticessays on humankinds incalculable foibles......Throughout the book, the author hones in on this disconnect, debunking the myth of the power of positive thinking while arguing that 'the bleak' (not the meek) will most likely inherit the earth." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Maintaining his signature and singular charm, Rakoff analyzes the heck out of common (and not-so-common) place culture....a writerly collection to make giddy even the most erudite lover of words." (Booklist)

Rakoffs strength is the turn of phrase that deftly and wittily dissects its subject at a stroke. (Chicago Tribune)

Members Reviews:

Even better heard than read

David Rakoff's reading is so strong that to listen to him read this book aloud is actually a richer experience than reading it to oneself. I really enjoyed it, and highly recommend it.

A Good Friend I Never Met

Any additional comments?

When I heard of David's passing, it was a like a very close friend of mine had died. I never met him, but I knew him so well through his books. His essays take you along on the journey of his life with all its laughter, tears and ironies. Reading his own words, he takes you inside his head, and in this book, through his struggle with cancer that took his life. Don't be afraid to make David your friend, to laugh and cry with him as he exposes the absurdities of our culture with wit and insight. Read his works and he will always be with you.

Witty, insightful, and darkly hilarious

Any additional comments?

I already knew I liked David Rakoff's work from his contributions to This American Life; his essays here are even better. The longer format lets him stretch out with fantastic results. He is an astute observer of the world and a terrific writer, his use of language always inventive and interesting.

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Title: Marching Powder

Author: Rusty Young

Narrator: Adrian Mulraney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-03-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 202 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

A true story of friendship, cocaine and South America's strangest jail.

Rusty Young was backpacking in South America when he heard about Thomas McFadden, a convicted English drug trafficker who ran tours inside Bolivia's notorious San Pedro prison. Intrigued, the twenty-something Australian law graduate travelled to La Paz and joined one of Thomas's illegal tours. What followed took both men by surprise: they formed a strong and instant friendship and then became partners in an attempt to record Thomas's experiences in the jail. Rusty bribed the guards to allow him to stay and for the next three months he lived inside the prison, sharing a cell with Thomas and recording one of the strangest and most compelling prison stories of all time.

Sometimes shocking, sometimes funny, Marching Powder is an always riveting story of survival.

Members Reviews:

Step into a world you could not ever imagine ...

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes and no. Perhaps I would recommend they read it rather than listen to it as I found the narration annoying. The subject matter, however, is so interesting and almost beyond belief. I did not know anything at all about Boliva, the prison system, drug making etc. and I found it almost fantastic.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Marching Powder?

The time the protagonist spent in solitary confinement in the first months he was jailed were riveting.

Did Adrian Mulraney do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

I thought the voice of Thomas was irritating but he did the other character voices well...it was difficult to connect the voice of Thomas to the character he was portraying.

Do you think Marching Powder needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. It ended properly and did not lead to a sequel.

Any additional comments?

A good story spoiled by an irritating narration.

Great insight into a bizarre world

If you're a fan of the NatGeo series 'locked up abroad' you will really dig the first part of this book. It's the classic tale of someone trying to smuggle drugs internationally, it's a fascinating start to a crazy journey. The second half of the book was really unexpected to me; it's a detailed account of being in prison in La Paz and it's a very unusual prison. This book is chalked full of details painting a picture of daily life and survival in a foreign prison. Overall I found 'Marching Powder' really interesting and hard to put down, I recommend it.

narrator is not a problem

Many have criticized the choice of narrator, but Thomas is originally from Tanzania and grew up in Liverpool, England, so the narration is spot on.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is a MUST!!!!

The narration by Adrian Mulraney makes this audio book.. No doubt about it!!!

His characters (especially the Aussie and Kiwi) are spot on!!!

What does Adrian Mulraney bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Adrian makes this audio book very hard to put down...

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I have mixed emotions about this book, but that's because of the storyline..

It's real.. It's daunting!!

Marching Powder by Rusty Young

Good audio. Narrators speak clearly - good recording.

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Title: Letters to a Young Therapist

Author: Mary Pipher

Narrator: Eliza Foss

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Mary Pipher's groundbreaking investigation of America's "girl-poisoning culture", Reviving Ophelia, has sold nearly two million copies and established its author as one of the nation's foremost authorities on family issues. In Letters to a Young Therapist, Dr. Pipher shares what she has learned in 30 years as a therapist, helping warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals restore peace and beauty to their lives.

Letters to a Young Therapist gives voice to her practice with an exhilarating mix of storytelling and sharp-eyed observation. And while her letters are addressed to an imagined young therapist, every one of us can take something away from them. Long before "positive psychology" became a buzzword, Dr. Pipher practiced a refreshingly inventive therapy - fiercely optimistic, free of dogma or psychobabble, and laced with generous warmth and practical common sense. But not until now has this gifted healer described her unique perspective on how therapy can help us revitalize our emotional landscape in an increasingly stressful world.

Whether she's recommending daily swims for a sluggish teenager, encouraging a timid husband to become bolder, or simply bearing witness to a bereaved parent's sorrow, Dr. Pipher's compassion and insight shine in every minute of this thoughtful and engaging book.

Critic Reviews:

"The well-known perils of the profession emerge freshly, but also its profound rewards." (

Publishers Weekly)

"A wise and compassionate book." (

Washington Post Book World)

Members Reviews:

Definitely worth the listen!!

What made the experience of listening to Letters to a Young Therapist the most enjoyable?

I really loved gaining insight on the things that books dont teach in therapy. There were a lot of examples and you can tell a therapist wrote it because there is a definite skill that this writer has with connecting with their audience. It was warm, entertaining, and through it all shares such valuable information. I found myself wanting to listen to more and more. I listen in the car and was almost wishing I could take notes. Great listen!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The writer: This book is the writer sharing insight with a particular favorite student of hers. I loved how much the writer believed in this student and her skill and potential. This writer offers a lot of valuable information is a fun way!

What does Eliza Foss bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The reader has a warm and inviting tone. At times I felt that I was in fact the young therapist she was addressing her letters too and I believe a lot of that has to do with the reader's style and voice.

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

I really liked the chapter on the use of analogies but all of it was very good! There was not a part I did not like.

Great book and a great listen!!!

Would you listen to Letters to a Young Therapist again? Why?

Yes. Great advice, warm prose etc...

What other book might you compare Letters to a Young Therapist to and why?

The Sacred Romance

What does Eliza Foss bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She is in line with the author with her warmth.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and no.

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Title: The Unlikely Disciple

Subtitle: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University

Author: Kevin Roose

Narrator: Kevin Roose

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-10

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

No drinking.

No smoking.

No cursing.

No dancing.

No R-rated movies.

Kevin Roose wasn't used to rules like these. As a sophomore at Brown University, he spent his days drinking fair-trade coffee, singing in an a cappella group, and fitting right in with Brown's free-spirited, ultra-liberal student body. But when Roose leaves his Ivy League confines to spend a semester at Liberty University, a conservative Baptist school in Lynchburg, Virginia, obedience is no longer optional.

Liberty is the late Reverend Jerry Falwell's "Bible Boot Camp" for young evangelicals, his training ground for the next generation of America's Religious Right. Liberty's 10,000 undergraduates take courses like Evangelism 101, hear from guest speakers like Sean Hannity and Karl Rove, and follow a 46-page code of conduct that regulates every aspect of their social lives. Hoping to connect with his evangelical peers, Roose decides to enroll at Liberty as a new transfer student, leaping across the God Divide and chronicling his adventures in this daring report from the front lines of America's culture war.

His journey takes him from an evangelical hip-hop concert to choir practice at Falwell's legendary Thomas Road Baptist Church. He experiments with prayer, participates in a spring break mission trip to Daytona Beach (where he learns to preach the gospel to partying coeds), and pays a visit to Every Man's Battle, an on-campus support group for chronic masturbators. He meets pastors' kids, closet doubters, Christian rebels, and conducts what would be the last print interview of Rev. Falwell's life.

Hilarious and heartwarming, respectful and thought-provoking, The Unlikely Disciple will inspire and entertain believers and nonbelievers alike.

Critic Reviews:

"Kevin Roose has produced a textured, intelligent, even sympathetic, account of his semester at Liberty University. He eschews caricature and the cheap shot in favor of keen observation and trenchant analysis. The Unlikely Disciple is a book of uncommon wisdom and insight. I recommend it with enthusiasm." (The Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer, Episcopal Priest and Professor of American Religious History at Barnard College, Columbia University)

Members Reviews:

A good listen

I enjoyed this book. I am an American evangelical pursuing a PhD in theology in the UK. Although I did not attend Liberty, I know what it can be like on "the inside" so I thought this would be an enjoyable book. This book is at its best when Roose is open an honest, and attempts to give a fair listen the liberals and conservatives alike. To be honest, Roose was more equitable to evangelicals than I expected. I also really enjoyed the author reading the book. A few memorable lines stick in my head such as the possibility of Jersey Joey saying, "Roosta, you been lyin' to us?"

Why I gave it 4 stars: I think Roose is a great reporter and a good writer for his age, but I feel like some of the low points of the book were when he decided to theologize. Although he was familiar with terms such as theodicy or Calvinism, he simply does not have the training to write off certain aspects of theology or evangelicalism as he does at times.

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Title: Highest Duty

Subtitle: My Search for What Really Mattered

Author: Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow

Narrator: Michael McConnohie, Chesley B. Sullenberger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 321 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In this inspirational autobiography, Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline pilot whose emergency landing on the Hudson River earned the world's admiration, tells his life story and talks about the essential qualities that he believes have been so vital to his success.

In January 2009 the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when Captain Sullenberger brought a crippled US Airways flight onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all of the passengers and crew aboard. The successful outcome was the result of effective teamwork, Sully's dedication to airline safety, his belief that a pilot's judgment must go hand-in-hand with - and can never be replaced by - technology, and 40 years of careful practice and training.

From his earliest memories of learning to fly as a teenager in a crop duster's single-engine plane in the skies above rural Texas to his years in the United States Air Force at the controls of a powerful F-4 Phantom, Sully describes the experiences that have helped make him a better leader, particularly the importance of taking responsibility for everyone in his care. And he talks about what he believes is at the heart of America's "can do" spirit: the very human drive to prepare for the unexpected and to meet it with optimism and courage.

His wife, Lorrie, has been a pillar of support through all the highs and lows that life has offered, from the challenges of commercial flying to the birth of their two daughters, from financial struggles to the event of January 15, 2009. Though the world may remember Sully as the hero of Flight 1549, the legacy he desires even more is that of a loving husband and father.

Highest Duty is the intimate story of a man who has grown up to embrace what we think of as quintessential American values: leadership, responsibility, commitment to hard work, and service to others. And it is a narrative that reminds us that cultivating seemingly ordinary virtues can prepare us to....

Please note: This title has also been released as Sully: My Search for What Really Matters.

Editorial Reviews:

This inspiring book tells the story of U.S. Airways pilot Captain "Sully" Sullenberger. Listeners hear not just of his emergency landing on the Hudson but of the life events that prepared him for that moment. As the author himself says, "My entire life led me safely to that river." Michael McConnohie's steady, matter-of-fact narration is very much in keeping with Sully's own character. McConnohie captures the author's refreshingly modest tone as he conveys his life story. Anecdotes about how he learned to fly as a teen, his years in the Air Force, his life as husband and father all build to create a sense of the qualities - hard work, perseverance, passion - that equipped Sully for his calmly heroic act.

Members Reviews:

A life time of preperation

Captain Sullenberger prepared his whole flying career, as a teenager in Texas, to the Airforce Academy, and as a Commercial Airline Pilot for US Airways for the landing on the Hudson. Scully give us an insite into his life as an aviator, who's everyday life is very much like any of ours with the same daily challenges.

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Title: Weekends at Bellevue

Author: Julie Holland

Narrator: Julie Holland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-06-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

His name was Joshua Silver. He was 23 years old, educated, and had an impressive vocabulary. The NYPD had found Joshua Silver naked in Times Square, barking like a dog.

It was just another night for Julie Holland, the attending doctor in the world-famous Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric emergency room. Every weekend for nine years, it was Holland's job to evaluate and treat all patients admitted, from the schizophrenic to the bipolar to the traumatized, from the homicidal to the suicidal to victims of unthinkable crimes.

In this absorbing memoir, Holland provides a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life-altering experience at Bellevue, recounting stories of the patients who moved, terrified, fascinated, and amused her, the patients who helped her grow in ways she never imagined. Along the way she documents her life outside the hospital - her relationship with her husband and the births of their children; her own therapy sessions, which helped her finally crack through the tough exterior she had formed; and her close bond with her best friend and mentor, Lucy, a fellow doctor whose battle with cancer left Holland forever changed.

Editorial Reviews:

As author and narrator, Julie Holland characterizes a bizarre cast of patients - schizophrenics, potential suicides, and those who think they're possessed by spirits - whom she met as admitting physician of the psychiatric emergency room of Bellevue hospital, in New York City. She also portrays the hospital staff, including arrogant doctors, kooky social workers, and supportive nurses. Turning a witty, astute lens on herself, she reveals an array of personal struggles - fear of a stalker, the death of a colleague, the challenges of staying sane while working with the insane. Holland's ironic and self-mocking tones and her varied accents are as engaging as her stories. Though her writing is sometimes disjointed, her pacing is exquisite.

Critic Reviews:

"An extraordinary insider's look at the typical days and nights of that most extraordinary place, written with a rare combination of toughness, tenderness, and outrageous humor, this book is a fast read that you will savor long after you have put it down." (Andrew Weil, MD)

"Equal parts affecting, jaw-dropping, and engrossing." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

An Uneven Memoir

Both somewhat interesting and blatantly self-indulgent, this uneven memoir of Holland's nine years at Bellevue was worth a listen, but I really thought I'd like it more. I was really hoping to hear dozens of interesting stories about the human psyche through a doctor's eyes. There was some of that, but overall I found Holland's discussions of her turf battles with other egomanics, her sexual experimentations, and her crushes on other doctors all a bit disturbing and all a bit of blah, blah, blah. She evidently thinks that banter among doctors -- the sexual innuendo, the cutting remarks, the ego clashes -- is interesting, but it really just sounds like another day at the office for most of us, though I just admit that I was a bit surprised at the level of indescretion, immaturity, and overall childishness of some of her descriptions of her and her fellow psychiatrists' behavior. If you are looking for a book about office politics, I guess this is a pretty good one.

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Title: Blood Covenant

Subtitle: The Michael Franzese Story

Author: Michael Franzese

Narrator: Michael Franzese

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-09

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Franzese met Camille Garcia, who turned his world upside down with her innocent beauty. He fell in love with her, married her, and began a new life that didn't include the Mafia.

Nobody of Franzese's rank ever just walked away from the mob and lived to tell about it. But Franzese has somehow managed to avoid the grave after he turned his back on the past. But what made him leave the lavish lifestyle of the Mafia? And how has he escaped what should have been sure death after he quit the mob?

Now, in one of the most fascinating books ever written about today's Mafia, Michael Franzese reveals the answers to the many mysteries surrounding his incredible life. Walk the streets with him and find out how and why he has done what no one else managed to do - and live. Journey with him through a life defined by two blood covenants. The first bound him to the mob. The second set him free.

Members Reviews:

interesting book

I enjoyed it. the point of the book is to learn from ones way of life, and learn there is way more to life than just the get rich quick scheme most people try and do

Amazing

What made the experience of listening to Blood Covenant the most enjoyable?

Micheal's story is unreal. As a mob history buff his story is by far my favorite. Its not the typical mob story filled with murders. Its more of the story of someone who became the biggest earner for la cosa nostra then walked away without becoming a rat. He gets into how his faith helped him in his path to walk away, that might be a turn off for the none religious types (I'm by no means a big religious person) but don't let that turn you away. It truly is an unbelievable story. I listened to it many times over and I really cant say enough about how good the story is. If you are a mob fan, you need this book.

Powerful beautiful story of God's Grace

I loved listening to Michael tell his story. Hearing his story in his voice with his own words was so impactful. The details he gave made me feel like I was there. I've always been fascinated with the mob and now I feel like I have a good friend who was once a mobster and is now a brother in Christ. I love this book! I only wish it was longer!

God Bless Mr. Franzese (Jr.)

What did you love best about Blood Covenant?

I admire his courrage. It takes real cojones to go through what he went through and come out strong. This is what love does, all for his family. I am against drugs, anything ilegal and all that has to do with the mafia. It is a very dangerous life that one should never step into it. I'm very happy to see that he came out of it alive. I loved his book and his honesty. God is looking over you Mr. Franzese. Thank you for getting out of that life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

His wife for believing in him and giving him so much support to get out of the life. That is real love!

What does Michael Franzese bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

OMG, so much! There were moments when tears came out of my eyes because of his struggle of trying to get out of the life.

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

When his father went back to jail.

Any additional comments?

This book really moved me, mainly because of his courrage of getting out of that awful life.

Interesting

Book was brief, didnt go into much detail regarding anything that wasnt his wife.

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Title: The Valkyries

Subtitle: A Magical Tale About Forgiving Our Past and Believing in Our Future

Author: Paulo Coelho

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 262 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Rising to the challenge, Paulo and his wife, Cristina, drop everything, pack their bags, and take off on a 40-day adventure into the starkly beautiful and sometimes dangerous Mojave Desert - where they encounter more than they bargained for.

A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and magical storytelling, for which Coelho's fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey.

Critic Reviews:

"Coelho's gripping tale of his adventures...reads like a suspense novel." (San Mateo Times)

Members Reviews:

This Book Changed My Life - Seriously

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have recommended this to dozens of people YES YES YES

What did you like best about this story?

When he talks about the pact he had made with defeat.

What about Sean Runnettes performance did you like?

Not memorable for me - like Jeremy Irons' with the Alchemist, however Irons would not have fit with this story. Fact is, since this was Autobiographical I would have preferred the author to read this, or at least someone with his accent. But that is not a big deal - this is an EXCELLENT BOOK - I have listened to it several times!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Change Your Life!

Any additional comments?

If you are on a journey of changing your life, this might be your next step.

Very satisfying

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Coehlo's work and anyone who is interested in personal growth. This book really gives you some things to think about.

Totally Unexpected!

I was intrigued by this audiobook because I never saw it before in any bookstore. As I read the editor´s comment I found it "suitable" and decided to download it but without great expectations. So wrong... this book reflects the human face of Coelho himself, its an interesting "biography" of the man behind the magician with many intimate and personal details. If you have read some other titles from Coelho you´ll find many references in this book and will give you some insight on himself as a human looking for perfection. The message of the book is so inspiring: unconditional love in so many expressions. The plot is full of unexpected turns and very interesting and strong characters.

One of Coelho's best books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, too much detail and information to take in during one listening. A good book to take in slowly.

A big departure from this Authors other writings..

Any additional comments?

I bought this book because I love The Alchemist. After reading that book, I wanted to get into his other works. This book was number two on my list. To be quite honest, I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this book. It is part autobiography, part allegory, and extremely spiritual. I consider myself to be spiritual, but there were a few parts where I was a bit lost. Overall, there were some amazing takeaways in this book and portions so dense with wisdom, I replayed them several times. I may give this another listen to see if I can take away a bit more. I got the major themes, but don't necessarily feel that I've grasped all I can from it.