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Title: Kim K

Subtitle: An Abridged Portrait

Author: John J. Perry

Narrator: Alicia Hopkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: Pipit Inc.

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Kim K: An Abridged Portrait presents Kim Kardashian's story in vivid language for teenage listeners. The audiobook is for fans of the sexiest woman on the planet.

Members Reviews:

One Star

Not what I thought I was ordering.

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Title: Miracle on Voodoo Mountain

Subtitle: A Young Woman's Remarkable Story of Pushing Back the Darkness for the Children of Haiti

Author: Megan Boudreaux

Narrator: Hayley Cresswell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-13-15

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 105 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

"It took months of God waking me up in the middle of the night before I realized I was the one He was calling to leave my comfortable American life and move to Haiti." Miracle on Voodoo Mountain is the inspirational memoir of an accomplished and driven 24-year-old who quit her job, sold everything, and moved to Haiti, by herself - all without a clear plan of action. Megan Boudreaux had visited Haiti on a few humanitarian trips but each trip multiplied the sense that someone needed to address the devastation - especially with the children, many of whom were kept as household slaves on the poverty-stricken and earthquake-devastated Caribbean island. God guided her every step as she moved blindly to a foreign land without knowing the language, the people, or the future. From becoming the adoptive mother of former child slaves, to receiving the divine gift of the Haitian Creole language, to starting, building, and running a school for more than 500 children, "the amazingness of what God did after I made the choice to be obedient is incredible," said Megan. Three years later, six acres on Bellevue Mountain in Gressier is the home of the nonprofit Respire Haiti at the former site of voodoo worship, and in the area that many still come to make animal sacrifices, Megan and her staff of nearly 200 are transforming this community as they educate, feed, and address the needs.

Members Reviews:

Serving a Limitless God

Refreshing, honest, and faith-filled, Miracle on Voodoo Mountain, is the story of what happens when we can let ourselves choose to be hear God's voice . . . in a world filled with chatter and well-meaning advice, the quietness of that still small voice, that comes after time in God's word, time spent NOT thinking about ourselves, that voice that whispers into our heart and spirit is our guide to being His hands and feet . . . and as with Megan, God often leads us out of our "safe zones" . . . but wherever He leads us, He is already there, preparing the way . . . He leads us into wisdom, and it is a journey . . . a process . . . which first begins with great compassion, wanting to gather up all the hurt and dying of this world, and then coming to the understanding that, no, that's impossible . . . and that's not what He's called you to anyway . . . He's called you to work, one day at a time, to LOVE, to give, to be JOYOUS . . . and He's also called others to be a part of His plan, to join in His work . . . I listened with so much joy at Megan's story . . . marveled as she and her friends faced down the enemy in prayer . . . and claimed the land . . . and God's children in the name of Jesus . . . Miracle on Voodoo Mountain blessed me . . . it will bless you, too . . .

Amazing

Great story. Great narrator. The story will resonate with anyone who has been to Haiti - the story brings you right back to the island as you can picture places that you have been that are so similar to her description. The story is so encouraging to hear of the progress at Respire Haiti in such a short time. It is a wonderful example of God's sovereign hand protecting and healing His children.

Inspiring

Megans story shows how God can use anyone yielded to Him.

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Title: Traveling to Infinity

Subtitle: The True Story Behind 'The Theory of Everything'

Author: Jane Hawking

Narrator: Sandra Duncan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-01-15

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In this compelling memoir, Jane Hawking relates the inside story of her extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family is inspirational. This is a book about optimism, love and change that will resonate with listeners everywhere.

Critic Reviews:

"Jane writes about her former husband with tenderness, respect and protectiveness." (Sunday Express)

"A great read." (Daily Mail)

Members Reviews:

Perplexing & Puzzling

I am having difficulty understanding why an intelligent woman would marry a man with whom she had so little in common. For example, Jane's favorite activity was ballroom and folk dancing but Stephen did not like to dance and really could not participate. She loved attending the ballet, travel to Spain, studying Spanish all of which he hated. Stephen ridiculed Jane for her choices in music, favorite composers, career and educational focus. Jane was religious and Stephen a devout atheist. The list of their incompatibility goes on. Isn't finding out if a couple has shared interests before they marry what dating is all about? I am perplexed at the general level of surprise that people have on hearing that the marriage failed.

What's more--there is a strong thread of anger running between the lines of this sad story. To me it is an unhappy look back at a failed marriage from one point of view, Jane's. She uses this book as a vehicle to name names and say what she really thought about people and events from the past. For me this focus was overly negative and the book very long. The narration captures this anger and occasionally even shows a hint of Jane's rage.

I have not seen the movie but from what I have read and the previews it seems to be totally different from the book. A Hollywood spin of gigantic proportions. I suggest a long ponder before venturing out into this memoir.

Loved the Movie

I loved the movie and wanted to learn more about the amazing Jane Hawking through her book. Jane describes herself as one that has a great sense of humor. Unfortunately the unwaveringly somber tone of the narrator never allows the humor or lightheartedness of the author to come through for me. In spite of this, the story is a beautiful story of love, commitment, determination, and eternal optimism. Listen carefully to the words instead of the delivery and you will enjoy the book and respect this woman's strength of character!

Not exactly what I expected. interesting though,.

Book is onesided pperspective. Seems like the movie is done differently to gain a wilder audience.

Far better than the movie!

Extremely well written. I can't imagine a better narrator. I am glad seeing the movie motivated me to read the book.

Too detailed and slow moving

Too many mundane details are included in this book. 200 pages could have been edited out and it probably would have been really interesting. Really hard to finish.

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Title: Boy on Ice

Subtitle: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

Author: John Branch

Narrator: John Pruden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-23-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The much-anticipated debut from the Pulitzer Prize - winning New York Times reporter, Boy on Ice is a moving human story and behind-the-scenes account of a life lived in the glare of sporting fame. The tragic death of hockey star Derek Boogaard at 28 was front-page news across the country in 2011 and helped shatter the silence about violence and concussions in professional sports. Now, in a gripping work of narrative nonfiction, acclaimed reporter John Branch tells the shocking story of Boogaard's life and heartbreaking death. Boy on Ice is the richly told story of a mountain of a man who made it to the absolute pinnacle of his sport. Widely regarded as the toughest man in the NHL, Boogaard was a gentle man off the ice but a merciless fighter on it.

With great narrative drive, Branch recounts Boogaard's unlikely journey from lumbering kid playing pond-hockey on the prairies of Saskatchewan, so big his skates would routinely break beneath his feet; to his teenaged junior hockey days, when one brutal outburst of violence brought Boogaard to the attention of professional scouts; to his days and nights as a star enforcer with the Minnesota Wild and the storied New York Rangers, capable of delivering career-ending punches and intimidating entire teams. But, as Branch reveals, behind the scenes Boogaard's injuries and concussions were mounting and his mental state was deteriorating, culminating in his early death from an overdose of alcohol and painkillers. Based on months of investigation and hundreds of interviews with Boogaard's family, friends, teammates, and coaches, Boy on Ice is a brilliant work for fans of Michael Lewis's The Blind Side or Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights. This is a book that raises deep and disturbing questions about the systemic brutality of contact sports - from peewees to professionals - and the damage that reaches far beyond the game.

Members Reviews:

Very interesting hockey bio of a fighter

I really enjoyed this bio of Derek Boogaard. I especially liked hearing about his childhood and how he came to be an enforcer (fighter) in the NHL. The second half was sadder, as injuries and drugs brought him down. As his life spiraled out of control, the book got a little repetitive, but was still informative and interesting. I strongly recommend this to listeners with an interest in hockey. This book captures the best and worst of hockey.

Eye opening

Excellent book, audio was top notch, Derek's story is truly heartbreaking.

The beginning of the end for fighting in the NHL.

A tragic story with a sad ending

Excellent narration and story of a tragic ending to a promising life. RIP Derek Boogaard.

Too sad for words...

Any additional comments?

Tragic story...As a dedicated Hockey fan, I already knew a bit about Derek Boorgard and his demise. This book lays it all out...from the "Boy on Ice" first taking the ice to his untimely death. These young men pay a high price for their fame and fortune. Strongly recommend this book to all hockey fans.

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Title: The Keeper

Subtitle: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them

Author: Ali Benjamin, Tim Howard

Narrator: J. D. Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-09-14

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

"I believe that we will win."

In the summer of 2014, Tim Howard became an overnight sensation after more than 10 years as one of America's leading professional soccer players. His record-breaking 15 saves for the United States national team against Belgium in the World Cup electrified a nation that had only recently woken up to the Beautiful Game after decades of hibernation.

An estimated TV audience of 21 million viewers in the United States - larger than those of the NBA and NHL finals - watched Howard's heroic performance against the heavily favored Belgians in which he repelled shots with his hands, feet, legs, knees, and even his signature long beard.

Suddenly an athlete who had toiled in relative anonymity for much of his career became the star of his own Internet meme ("Things Tim Howard Could Save": from Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" to the Titanic) and fielded personal calls from the likes of President Barack Obama ("You guys did us proud.... I don't know how you are going to survive the mobs when you come back home, man. You'll have to shave your beard so they don't know who you are").

In this inspiring and candid memoir, the beloved US and Everton goalkeeper finally allows himself to do something that he would never do on the field: He drops his guard. Howard opens up for the first time about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette syndrome defied the odds to become one of the greatest American keepers in history. He recalls his childhood, being raised by a single mother who instilled in him a love of all sports - he was also a standout high school basketball player - and a devout faith that helped him cope with a disorder that manifested itself with speech and facial tics, compulsive behavior, and extreme sensitivity to light, noise, and touch.

The Keeper is also a chronicle of the personal sacrifices he's made for his career, including the ultimate dissolution of Howard's marriage - a casualty of what he calls his "addiction to winning" - and its most painful consequence: his separation from his two children.

A treat for soccer fans, The Keeper will captivate even listeners who are unfamiliar with the sport but want to know what makes a world-class athlete different from the rest of us - and where that difference gives way to common ground.

Members Reviews:

Tim Howard Saves more then Goals!

There was a lot more to Tim Howard then I had first realized. This autobiography takes you through all the trials and tribulations of coming from humble beginnings, struggling from Tourette syndrome to playing in one of the greatest leagues in the world. Tim talks about the people he meet along the way that helped him make his dreams of playing professionally a reality. This book goes beyond that and dives into his personal relationships and also talks about the humanitarian work with NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. Last but not least Tim talks about his time with the USMNT and the game that would forever make him a soccer legend. Win or loss it is all about the fight to overcome lives adversity's and never giving up. You do not have to be a soccer fan to be touched by this book. I would highly recommend.

Good Listen For Soccer/"Football" Fans

Thought this was a really good book.

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Title: Freight Dog: The Dark Side of Aviation

Author: Kimber C. Turner

Narrator: Ron Allan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-14

Publisher: Kimber C. Turner

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Don't worry about your tray table and seat back for this one. Forget what you've been told about the romantic notion of the airline business. It's not like what you've seen in the movies. Buckle your seat belt and join Captain Kimber C. Turner for a flight over a thirty year career of ups and downs in aviation. This story of his love/hate life in airplanes will take you from laughter to livid and back again. Kimber C. Turner is a retired airline pilot with over 18,000 hours of flight time, and a former radio talk show host. Now he is out of the sky and off of the air. In his retirement, Captain Turner does some voice over work and an occasional guest spot on the radio. He also writes a book now and then.

Members Reviews:

Jaded employee rant.

Are you a bellyache? Do you like to bellyache? if so, read this book! I just couldn't imagine why anybody would want to listen to anyone complain about how much their bosses sucked for 2 hours.

Enjoyed the insight into aviation

If you could sum up Freight Dog in three words, what would they be?

just like us

What was one of the most memorable moments of Freight Dog?

hearing about messages being left in dome lights is a neat idea

Which scene was your favorite?

thinking about the extravagant travel during the good years

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

in the clouds or hopelessly grounded

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the narration to keep me intrigued.

Aviation enthusiasts must get this.

If you have the slightest interest in aviation you ought to read this. A truly wonderful story.

excellent book

I normally don't get short books with Audible

but this time I did, and I found the book very entertaining. I am a pilot and the aviation aspect of it was excellent.

A good quick read.

Could have been longer. There were several areas where more detail would have been nice. A great read nonetheless.

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Title: Kevin Love

Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Dominant Power Forwards

Author: Clayton Geoffreys

Narrator: David L. Stanley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-14

Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Learn the incredible story of Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love!

Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or Kindle device!

In Kevin Love: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Dominant Power Forwards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kevin Love. Newly acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers to join forces with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love was all the trade chatter in the summer of 2014. After finally being acquired in return for Andrew Wiggins, Thaddeus Young, Anthony Bennett, and a $6.3 million trade exception, Kevin Love teamed up in Cleveland to create one of the most hyped trios in the Eastern Conference for this upcoming year. Yet despite this news, Kevin Love left a legacy in his six years in Minnesota. This book largely focuses on that legacy and how Kevin reached where he is today.

Here is a preview of what is inside this book:

Members Reviews:

An Interesting Read!

I live in a basketball family and we are Timberwolves fans - Go Minnesota! I enjoyed this book very much because we watched Kevin mature through the years while playing with the Timberwolves before he was traded. This book was very interesting and fun to read, and I recommend it for any basketball fan.

Iâm a huge Kevin Love fan. This book was decent for what it ...

Iâm a huge Kevin Love fan. This book was decent for what it was but just had a lot of stat information with minimal context. I was excited to read this and just kind of felt âehhâ after finishing it. There were multiple grammatical errors in the book, as well. Words that didnât seem like they belonged there, as if it was translated from talking to words and then not proofread. The book is 106 pages, so it was a rather short read. For $10, I guess I canât be too upset but was expecting more.

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Title: Parachute Infantry

Subtitle: An American Paratrooper's Memoir of D-Day and the Fall of the Third Reich

Author: David Kenyon Webster

Narrator: Alan Sklar

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

David Kenyon Webster's memoir is a clear-eyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Relying on his own letters home and recollections he penned just after his discharge, Webster gives a firsthand account of life in E Company, 101st Airborne Division, crafting a memoir that resonates with the immediacy of a gripping novel. From the beaches of Normandy to the blood-dimmed battlefields of Holland, here are acts of courage and cowardice, moments of irritating boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror, and pitched urban warfare. Offering a remarkable snapshot of what it was like to enter Germany in the last days of World War II, Webster presents a vivid, varied cast of young paratroopers from all walks of life, and unforgettable glimpses of enemy soldiers and hapless civilians caught up in the melee. Parachute Infantry is at once harsh and moving, boisterous and tragic, and it stands today as an unsurpassed chronicle of war - how men fight it, survive it, and remember it.

Members Reviews:

Turn up your listening speed

What did you love best about Parachute Infantry?

I have only one thing to say. Turn up the speed of your player. This guy is slow... REALLY slooooow.

loved this Book

This book takes you to the front lines. I felt like I was there. If your a WW2 buff it's a must listen.

The Finest Infantry Memoir of WWII

Any additional comments?

Story: I cannot believe this was only published in 1994. This is David Webster's memoir of his time in Easy Company of Band of Brothers fame. This is the most honest accounting of any infantry man I have ever read, and I have read them all from both Axis and Allied sides. The writing is outstanding and flows beautifully, while telling an honest tale. No bullshit here. He shares his mind openly and artfully.

Performance: Superb Narration. There's really not much else to say. Absolutely perfect.

Summary: If you can only read two books about combat, one should be "Fighter Pilot" by Robin Olds and this one should be the other.

Disappointing

Any additional comments?

The author offers a good description of parachuting into Europe on D-Day, but then bogs down in excruciating details of everyday conversations and activities. He skipped through the important historical and military action with frustratingly little detail, leaving me with the impression that most of the book is spent on overly detailed descriptions of the looting and drinking binges he and his comrades indulged in.

Not your typical take on WWII Paratroopers

Not bad, but it dragged after awhile. I wouldnt say the book is action packed, some interesting behind the scenes behavior, but not what I thought it would be.

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Title: Patrick Ewing

Subtitle: The Remarkable Story of One of 90s Basketball's Greatest Centers

Author: Clayton Geoffreys

Narrator: David L. Stanley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-14

Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Learn the Incredible Story of 90s Basketball Superstar Patrick Ewing!

In Patrick Ewing: The Remarkable Story of One of 90s Basketball's Greatest Centers, you'll listen about the inspirational story of basketball's premier center, Patrick Ewing. Patrick Ewing defined New York Knick basketball from the 1980s through the 1990s. In an age filled with greats like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller and John Stockton, Ewing played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. The New York Knicks had quite a few deep playoff runs during Patrick Ewing's time with them.

A hall of famer, Patrick Ewing drew fear from opposing teams when it came to scoring in the paint. The New York Knick defense was grounded behind Ewing's efforts every night in Madison Square Garden.

Members Reviews:

A remarkable story that will stick in your mind!

Life can be a real challenge, some people can really be successful and some are not. Those who do all have the same characteristics - tenacity and determination. This particular book from Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks is no exception. I find these are the type of books that provide me with inspiration. I have favorite sections in this book that are now highlighted and will re-read several times.

Definitely, worth a read. Thank you.

Not worth it ... lacking content

No offense to the author, but this book isn't worth the $8.99. The book says it is 60 pages, but with the way it's actually spaced, it could've probably fit into 25-30 pages. I thought it would have a bit more content, for that price. I guess If I have to buy any physical books, I should stick to Barnes and Noble, to at least see what I'm getting. Definitely not what I expected.

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Title: Grant Hill

Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Resilient Forwards

Author: Clayton Geoffreys

Narrator: David L. Stanley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-14

Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Learn the incredible story of basketballs seasoned veteran Grant Hill!

In Grant Hill: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Resilient Forwards, you'll hear about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Grant Hill. Grant Hill was once the go-to man as a member of the Detroit Pistons. Despite several potentially career-ending injuries, Grant persevered through countless surgeries and evolved his style of playing basketball to become a consistent contributing member of the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers in the latter half of his career. While he never truly panned out to the contract expectations of Orlando Magic fans, his recovery from injury is an awe-inspiring one of perseverance and grit. Many never thought he would ever grace the courts with his play after his first major injury as a member of the Pistons.

Here is a preview of what is inside this audiobook:

Members Reviews:

You'd be better off watching the Beyond The Glory series on YouTube

Was not what I expected at all. So small you'd think it was a booklet turned in as a high school project. There are not many books about Grant Hill on the market. You'd be better off watching the Beyond The Glory series on YouTube.

Great story about a great person

Great story about a great person! I enjoyed reading this book, not just because it has inspired me to continue my rehabilitation proces, also because it gives an image of how Grant Hill was as a person. A simple story about a great basketball player. More people should know about the greatness of Mister Hill, despite of all his injuries. Looking forward to read another book from autor Clayton Geoffreys!