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Title: Inside the Godfather

Subtitle: Never before Told Stories of James Brown by His Inner Circle

Author: Daryl Brown, Michael P. Chabries

Narrator: Kellen Michael Malone

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-14

Publisher: Waldorf Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, may be the most misunderstood man in the last century. Confusion emerges as a consequence of the complexities in his life. His contributions toward modern music pale in comparison to the indispensable role he played in modern history. Brown lifted all races toward the ideals of equality and opportunity. Tragically, while he had the ability to calm the storms of social turmoil - his personal life was a perpetual tempest; sex, drugs, rhythm & blues.

Inside the Godfather brings together, for the first time, those from Brown's inner circle. They will correct the distortions of the past and provide for the listener a clear understanding of the brilliance and generosity that was James Brown, Mr. Dynamite. This audiobook will have you question your assumptions about politics, religion, sports, money, and the entire entertainment industry. You will see inside the man. You will never be the same.

Let us pull back the curtain. It is time to enjoy the show.

Members Reviews:

Really Missed!

After many starts and stops, I finished this book and totally enjoyed getting the perspectives of people who spent a lot of time with the Godfather revealing different sides to him. I admit, there were some laughable moments here but sad ones as well. We all think we want to trade places with entertainers, but many have it hard. James did. Coming up in the Jim Crow south and being treated differently from the white race at that time. He still persevered and we, that loved his music, are better for it. Three of my favorite songs that I still enjoy playing today: Think, You've Got the Power and I Lost Someone.

Thanks to the contributors and Daryl for giving us a peek.

loved and shared this...

this book and YouTube of BMW commercial have given me further great insight into the man and his connectivity to the universe. would like to have spiritual dialogue with son/author... and former band member who is currently marching band director for a southern college. many people need to hear this and also resonate with Prince situation also

Very Informative

Finally a good book on GFOS by someone close in his circle.....

The movie to me wasn't that great so this book was needed.....

This book is terribly written. I cannot believe someone published this

This book is terribly written. I cannot believe someone published this. I could not even finish it. Don't waste your money.

James Brown

It was interesting. It gives a lot of info about the numerous band members James had through the year. If you like biographies, I would recommend this book.

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Title: Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona

Subtitle: With Touch the Earth Adventures

Author: Patricia L. Lawrence

Narrator: J. D. Streeter

Format: Original Recording

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-14

Publisher: Travel Radio International (TM)

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Patricia Lawrence is exploring archeology and nature with Touch the Earth Adventures, in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. Thousands of years ago, in the foothills of the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, highly organized cultures lived. Among the artifacts these early Americans left behind are petroglyphs and pictographs, images painted on or picked into the red rock canyon walls we are exploring.

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Title: Thalia Book Club: Gary Shteyngart - Little Failure: A Memoir

Author: Gary Shteyngart

Narrator: Jay McInerney

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-14

Publisher: Symphony Space

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

The author of Super Sad True Love Story presents his new memoir, a seriously hilarious exploration of his life so far.

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Title: A Riot of Our Own

Subtitle: Night and Day with The Clash

Author: Johnny Green, Garry Barker

Narrator: Phil Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-19-14

Publisher: Talking Music

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Tour Manager and friend Johnny Greens rip-roaring account from inside The Clash camp as they turned passion and guitars into songs that electrified a generation. An intimate and very funny listen.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant! Johnny was right there with the boys

Brilliant! Johnny was right there with the boys. This is funny and touching. A great portrait of a great band during some of their greatest (and not so great) moments. This book is too hard to find, but better be on every Clash fan's reading list. Cheers Johnny.

Two Stars

not near the insider information that the title would imply. Quick read more about Johhny Green than the clash.

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Title: Orlando Restaurant Guide

Subtitle: Eat Where the Locals Eat

Author: Caterina Christakos

Narrator: Michael D. Crain

Format: Unabridged

Length: 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-09-14

Publisher: Caterina Christakos

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Learn where Orlando locals actually go to eat. If you are tired of chain restaurants then you need this guide. Orlando is a major tourist destination and yet there are some wonderful privately owned restaurants. Discover some of them for yourself with this guide.

Members Reviews:

If the locals ONLY ate in N Orlando, then this might be helpful, otherwise skip it

This is a very limited listing of restaurants recommended by the author in the northern area of Orlando and on Disney properties. If you're not near Winter Park, WInter Garden, or Restaurant Row, it won't be much use to you. At least I got it for free, so I'm not regretting spending my hard-earned money.

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Titel: Krokodile im Gepäck

Untertitel: Australien - Reisefieber Down Under

Autor:: Lasse Schmidt

Erzähler: Matthias Lühn

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-06-14

Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag

Kategorien: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Kaum ist das Kapitel Schule abgeschlossen, lässt sich Lasse Schmidt auf das Abenteuer Australien ein. Gepackt vom Reisefieber, mit wenig Geld, aber viel Humor, bereist er auf eigene Faust den roten Kontinent...

Aus dem Inhalt: Seine Lust am Reisen treibt Lasse Schmidt an und er entdeckt ein Australien, das mehr zu bieten hat als weiße Strände und raues Outback - und lässt ein Buch entstehen, das voller Geschichten ist über die Eigenarten des Landes und seiner Bewohner, die er amüsant zu einem spannenden Road Movie verknüpft. Ob er in Surfers Paradise die falsche T-Shirt-Auswahl trifft, im Outback auf Känguru-Jagd geht oder in Sydney mit einer explodierten Tomatendose eine Küche neu streicht.

Mit seinem Blick für das Ungewöhnliche und seinem trockenen Humor nimmt der Autor den Leser mit auf eine Reise, die er so schnell nicht vergessen wird...

©2014 traveldiary (P)2014 ABOD Verlag

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Title: Actor. Writer. Whatever.

Subtitle: Essays on My Rise to the Top of the Bottom of the Entertainment Industry

Author: Mellini Kantayya

Narrator: Mellini Kantayya

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-14

Publisher: Ako Dako Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider's voice.

In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious--and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.

Members Reviews:

A witty, clever gem of a book!

Would you listen to Actor. Writer. Whatever. again? Why?

Yes! I laughed out loud on the subway and had to keep going back to hear what I missed! (got some strange looks) The author weaves in cultural criticism, sociology, historycreating a context for her own story while being thoroughly entertaining.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Actor. Writer. Whatever.?

The chapter on "Notes" was particularly raw and particularly humorous. The chapter on race was intelligent and nuanced, but again, very very funny.

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Will deeply resonate with anyone in the arts, but really is a book for anyone wanting to think, feel, AND laugh.

Artists will relate. Everyone will laugh.

Would you listen to Actor. Writer. Whatever. again? Why?

Yes! You feel like your funniest smartest friend is taking you into her confidence.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character/author was my favorite. I particulary enjoyed her willingness to laugh at herself and ability to see the humor and ridiculousness in the entertainment industry.

Have you listened to any of Mellini Kantayyas other performances before? How does this one compare?

I believe this is her first audio performance.

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

I laughed out loud. A lot. In front of others!

Any additional comments?

The book and narration reminded me of the radio show "This American Life." I loved the sneak peek into the plight of Actor, Writer, Whatevers everywhere.

Mellini puts into words what other actor. Writer. Whatever's want to say but haven't been able to put into words

This book inspires me to continue my pursuit in my creative field to keep plugging along... regardless of what others define as success. For those of us at the bottom of the bottom, Mellini is an inspiration. She gets it.

Funny&Sad But So Inspirational For Working Actor

If you could sum up Actor. Writer. Whatever. in three words, what would they be?

Humorous tales about being (barely) making a living as a working actor.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Actor. Writer. Whatever.?

The story about MTV's post September 11 shows on race.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene where she is wearing sweat pants on the subway and running into a more successful friend.

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

Not a moment, but the honesty of what it means to be in this life. It should be depressing, but there is something fulfilling about chasing your dreams even though the pot at end of rainbow may not be filled with lots of gold.

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Title: Pete Seeger vs. the Un-Americans

Subtitle: A Tale of the Blacklist

Author: Edward Renehan

Narrator: Travis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-14

Publisher: New Street Communications, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Blacklists. Political witch-hunts. Congressional Inquisitions. Loyalty oaths. And one brave banjo-wielding patriot willing to risk prison and professional ruin rather than acquiesce....

Members Reviews:

Fascinating!

What made the experience of listening to Pete Seeger vs. the Un-Americans the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed this deeper look into these proceedings by a longtime friend of Pete Seeger . An interesting and well documented account of how a word, and the fear of it, has been used to destroy artists and thinkers lives for generations. The world was not black and white to Pete. He paid for his convictions but never stopped questioning what would be a better way to improve society and communities.

What other book might you compare Pete Seeger vs. the Un-Americans to and why?

Not sure. I don't remember many other books quite like this one.

Which character as performed by Travis was your favorite?

Pete Seeger, of course. I felt that Travis had a voice with a mid western sort of flavor that lent well to this material. He was easy to listen to and clean in his narration of this story that has so many events and characters. He was easy to follow..

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

Yes. Wish I had. I may again.

Any additional comments?

If you are a Pete Seeger fan or at all interested in getting a better perspective on this important part of the development of our American policies then I would recommend this listen!

The truth behind Pete Seeger

I always wondered way Pete had the label of communist. This book tells the facts about his cause. Pete believed that we should look out for one another and this book tells that story.

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Title: This I Believe

Subtitle: An A to Z of a Life

Author: Carlos Fuentes, Kristina Cordero (translator)

Narrator: Emilio Delgado

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

In this masterly, deeply personal, and provocative audiobook, the internationally renowned Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, whose work has been called a combination of Poe, Baudelaire, and Isak Dinesen (Newsweek), steps back to survey the wellsprings of art and ideology, the events that have shaped our time, and his extraordinary life and fiercest passions. Arranged alphabetically from Amore to Zurich, This I Believe takes us on a marvelous inner journey with a great writer. Fuentes ranges wide, from contradictions inherent in Latin American culture and politics to his long friendship with director Luis Buuel. Along the way, we find reflection on the mixed curse and blessing of globalization; memories of a sexual initiation in Zurich; a fond tracing of a family tree heavy with poets, dreamers, and diplomats; evocations of the streets, cafes, and bedrooms of Washington, Paris, Santiago de Chile, Cambridge, Oaxaca, and New York; and a celebration of literary heroes including Balzac, Cervantes, Faulkner, Kafka, and Shakespeare. Throughout, Fuentes captivates with the power of his intellect and his prose. Here, too, are vivid, often heartbreaking glimpses into his personal life. Silvia is a powerful love letter to his beloved wife. In Children, Fuentes recalls the births of his daughters and the tragic death of his son; in Cinema he relives the magic of films such as Citizen Kane and The Wizard of Oz. Further extending his reach, he examines the collision between history and contemporary life in Civil Society, Left, and Revolution. And he poignantly addresses the experiences we all hold in common as he grapples with beauty, death, freedom, God, and sex. By turns provocative and intimate, partisan and universal, this audiobook is a brilliant summation of an international literary career.

Members Reviews:

Heart Melting, Tear Jerking Autobiography

If you're going to read a Carlos Fuentes book, read this one. I've bought this book multiple times and I can't keep it on my shelf, I keep handing it to people and letting them know, that this book will change their life.

Say what you will about Carlos Fuentes, some people adore him, some people saw him as part of the aristocracy and the upper classes that didn't understand working class Mexico; but his adoration for his home country is equal parts endearing and heart breaking.

My favorite stories are those of love and the pain of losing a child. The deep and eternal love for the country of Mexico and the empathy for the generational oppression that has plagued it's people since La Conquista.

Must read!

A hidden bit from a master.

What's not to like...It is Carlos Fuentes, after all.

a tour de force of erudition and sensitivity.

a tour de force of erudition and sensitivity. Truly a "must read"

SUPER

Very intelligently written by a man with great wisdom. Gives good perspectives on current global issues and shares his own experiences with touching affection.

An alphabetical exploration of the world

I have read both the English and original Spanish versions of this tour de force and have found the book totally captivating. When Mr. Fuentes addresses a subject he expands the dinmensions and your perceptions of said subject to the point where you become enlightened beyond your initial understanding. His literary skills are beyond measurement.

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Title: Longing for Elsewhere

Subtitle: My Irish Voyage Through Hunger, History, and High Times

Author: Renee Gibbons

Narrator: Renee Gibbons

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-14

Publisher: Renee Gibbons

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Born in a Dublin tenement in the middle of the 20th century, this dead-poor, curious Irish girl escaped to Paris when she was 17 with the help of a nun, a Hollywood actor, and a kind stranger. There she was accepted into the emigre community blacklisted in the McCarthy era. She met James Baldwin and Ring Lardner, Jr.; Ruth Gordon gave her a fur coat. Still restless and full of dreams she spent years working her way around the world. On a ship bound for Egypt with her year-old daughter Aisling she fell in love with a radical longshoreman from San Francisco. The memoir Longing for Elsewhere explores the themes entangled in her journey: identity, adventure, creativity, the burdens of history, and the passion for justice.

Members Reviews:

an amazing book..but more amazing audible version

What did you love best about Longing for Elsewhere?

The heartfelt, hilarious, heartbreaking life the author recounts

What did you like best about this story?

The author's voice, both in the writing and the narration

Any additional comments?

This is the best book I've ever read on growing up in Ireland, traveling the world, facing hard parts of life and a joy in it all