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Title: Jackie Ari & Jack

Subtitle: The Tragic Love Triangle

Author: January Jones

Narrator: January Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-13

Publisher: P. J. Publishing

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook reveals a new theory for the ultimate crime of the last century. The Love Triangle Theory implicates Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy in the assassination of JFK. They are connected romantically before the assassination. Ms. Jones proves that they had the motives and means to commit the perfect crime of all time. Jackie desperately needed cash and Ari desperately needed class. They fell in love with each other and the rest is history.

Jackie Ari & Jack: The Tragic Love Triangle is insightful and opens up an area that few have considered. The facts presented are totally startling and entirely too explosive to be fiction. This was a classic love triangle and when one party is eliminated common sense tells us that we must look very carefully at the two remaining parties.

Members Reviews:

a classic patchwork quilt theory

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

the writer claims to know the the inner motivations of others/ she claims to KNOW

What could January Jones have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

this is only her opinion based on few facts to back it up

How could the performance have been better?

writer was likely jealous of their fame

What character would you cut from Jackie Ari & Jack?

the author

Any additional comments?

ridiculous

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Title: Beautiful Child

Subtitle: The Story of a Child Trapped in Silence and the Teacher Who Refused to Give Up on Her

Author: Torey Hayden

Narrator: Susan Larkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In the tradition of David Pelzer's A Child Called 'It' comes the unsettling story of a mute, almost catatonic seven-year-old and the special education teacher who tries to save her from the silence and abuse of her world.

Hayden has chronicled experiences from her long career as a special education teacher in several books, including One Child and The Tiger's Child. Successes in this difficult and often frustrating field can be few and hard won, a fact which Hayden deftly illustrates while simultaneously offering hope and joy in small victories. This time she brings to life the story of a scruffy seven-year-old, Venus, who is so unresponsive that Hayden searches for signs of deafness, brain damage, or mental retardation. The author is relentless in her attempt to diagnose the cause of Venus's 'almost catatonic' state, which is punctuated by occasional violent outbursts. In this first-person narrative, Hayden also shares her own thoughts, worries, and reflections on the strained relationship with a mismatched classroom aide, creating a rich tapestry of the dynamics of a group of special needs youngsters and the adults who try to help them.

Members Reviews:

shows how hard some teachers have to work

there is some technical jargon but the story line is quite nice and interesting. if you want to learn teaching strategies I'd check it out

amazong

was great could.not stop listening kept me hooked will recommend to a friend thumbs up

Excellent tale with fab kids

A key aspect of Torey's books is that the key child has come from a bad background, whether it's Jadie's horrendous abuse or Sheila's poverty, it's part of what makes them who they are and a reason for them being in a special needs setting.

Venus is no different, it's clear from the start that her family are disfunctional. What develops is a heartbreaking but joyous tale of the relationships between Torey, her aide and the children in the class.

At first I was unsure about the narrator, I really wasn't sure whether I would take to her voice, but after a while I stopped hearing her as the story drew her in. That makes it sound like there was something wrong with the narrator, and there isn't, she just has an accent that was unfamiliar to me, but hey, I'm British!

This story made me feel better, because it demonstrated a group that even super-teacher Torey struggles to control, normally her control of these learners just depresses me, because the rest of us mere mortals haven't got Torey's magical powers with 'interesting' kids.

Brilliant

Wonderful story as usual ..Torey always manages to draw you into her world where you become one of her characters.

She is an amazing writer and I enjoy the audible. Versions of her books Thankyou

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Title: One Chance

Author: Paul Potts

Narrator: Matt Addis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

When Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night, stepped onto the stage of Britain's Got Talent, no one expected the phenomenal voice that would emerge. Paul went on to win Britain's Got Talent and the hearts of millions.

This memoir will tell Potts remarkable underdog story, revealing his experiences as he seized his biggest dreams and wowed audiences around the world.

Members Reviews:

an Interesting Listen

Would you listen to One Chance again? Why?

There is more to Paul than what you see on TV. He comes over as a very thoughtful, kind and caring person. A great pity that he was not treated as such thought his life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Paul

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Title: The Squared Circle

Subtitle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling

Author: David Shoemaker

Narrator: R. C. Bray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Grantland and Deadspin correspondent presents a breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact that does for the sport what Chuck Klosterman did for heavy metal.

The Squared Circle grows out of David Shoemakers writing for Deadspin, where he started the column Dead Wrestler of the Week (which boasts over 1 million page views) - a feature on the many wrestling superstars who died too young because of the abuse they subject their bodies to - and his writing for Grantland, where he covers the pro wrestling world, and its place in the pop culture mainstream. Shoemakers sportswriting has since struck a nerve with generations of wrestling fans who - like him - grew up worshipping a sport often derided as fake in the wider culture. To them, these professional wrestling superstars are not just heroes but an emotional outlet and the lens through which they learned to see the world.

Starting in the early 1900s and exploring the path of pro wrestling in America through the present day, The Squared Circle is the first book to acknowledge both the sports broader significance and wrestling fans keen intellect and sense of irony. Divided into eras, each section offers a snapshot of the wrestling world, profiles some of the periods preeminent wrestlers, and the sports influence on our broader culture. Through the brawling, bombast, and bloodletting, Shoemaker argues that pro wrestling can teach us about the nature of performance, audience, and, yes, art.

Members Reviews:

Good stories, bad editing

While I question the order these stories are told in they are all interesting, important stories about the history of wrestling. However the editing of the audio book leaves something to be desired. You can clearly tell when they had to edit together multiple takes which is a bit distracting.

Great Story...Sound Engineering Questionable

Where does The Squared Circle rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

The Squared Circle is a solid book from a story perspective, and the writing itself is generally solid and well-researched. It's a great look into the history and modern-day mythology of professional wrestling and, even if you're not even remotely a fan of the sport, is an interesting read.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of R. C. Bray?

I actually think R. C. Bray does a very commendable job as a narrator - not sure I would change him out at all.

Any additional comments?

While the story and writing are solid, keeping the content fresh and interesting throughout - the actual audio of this book is terrible. R. C. Bray does a fine job narrating, but whomever engineered/produced the sound on this should be fired. There are *numerous* obvious audio edits that are very poorly patched in, making it sound more like a mix tape recorded together on an old boom-box vs. a professionally mastered and edited audio book. Definitely should be re-recorded...

Maj book, Repug recording.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Squared Circle to be better than the print version?

I really liked this book, but the piss poor editing of the audio can really take you out of it. additionally, the narrator is clearly a good older than the author, which makes some of the autobiographical details in the book sound extra strange, but that's just being knit picky. Truly awful sound quality though.

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Title: Michael Jackson

Subtitle: The Afterlife Experiences III - The Confessions of Michael Jackson

Author: Marilynn Hughes

Narrator: Marilynn Hughes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-13

Publisher: The Out-of-Body Travel Foundation!

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Returning to give a full confession regarding those things in his life which have remained a mystery, the afterlife experiences of Michael Jackson continue as Michael engages in an open self-examination. Sometimes surprising, sometimes touchingMichael Jackson opens up about the personal issues (and the things the world perceived as issues which perhaps were not so much) in a very forthcoming manner.

This journey is fun at times, uncomfortable at others. But it is a journey which Michael insisted on sharing. Reach into the personal thoughts Michael Jackson has had since the time of his death regarding the controversial and uncontroversial matters of his life. This is a new Michael who is no longer afraid of such self-examination, nor of sharing it publicly because he knows that this personal sharing has redemptive value for the world.

Members Reviews:

Great knowledgeable experience

I really inflicted with the book , feeling its more of a common ground level . the book was nicely well done.

Truth Is...

MJIII was a breath taking book, one I will read and reread with hopes to catch more with in the words than I did the first time around.

In no way does the author express anything but the truth.

Its one thing to read the book and then review it, but a completely different event when one reviews a book they have not read, what happened to not judging a book by its cover?

In complete defense for the author, I say bravo!

Compelling and well written MJIII connects the previous books, MJ,I and II.

Its humbling to know that none of us will escape death...

Truly we all will encounter death.. If we spend a life time knocking each other down, than for what better purpose have we lived?

The author makes little to no profit on these books and what is made goes right back into production of the bigger picture.. not for material things.

Nevertheless, 10 stars.

Blessings,

Antonio

Five Stars

Good book.

Finding comfort in the message in this book

Since the untimely passing of Michael Jackson last year, I have been in search of something that made sense to me regarding his life and his real message to the world. I found my solace in Marilyn Hughes' books on the After Life of Michael Jackson. For me, every word written felt personal and touched my heart.

I am sure there are those who will criticize and find fault with these books and and to those I say, please just take a moment to really hear the heart-felt messages of love within the books and try to understand the bigger picture of the messgaes. These books are real, honest and presented to the world with love.

Still not sure...

I'm still not sure how I feel about these books (I have read all three). Thought this one would give closure, but I can't say it did, but that is my problem. Lot's of food for thought in this book if, you have an open mind.

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Title: Philomena

Subtitle: A Mother, Her Son, and a Fifty-Year Search

Author: Martin Sixsmith

Narrator: John Curless

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 828 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Now a major motion picture directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, High Fidelity) and starring Judi Dench (Skyfall, Notes on a Scandal) and Steve Coogan (The Trip, Hamlet 2): the heartbreaking true story of an Irishwoman and the secret she kept for 50 years. When she became pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to a convent to be looked after as a "fallen woman". Then the nuns took her baby from her and sold him, like thousands of others, to America for adoption. Fifty years later, Philomena decided to find him.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Philomena's son was trying to find her. Renamed Michael Hess, he had become a leading lawyer in the first Bush administration, and he struggled to hide secrets that would jeopardize his career in the Republican Party and endanger his quest to find his mother.

A gripping exposé told with novelistic intrigue, Philomena pulls back the curtain on the role of the Catholic Church in forced adoptions and on the love between a mother and son who endured a lifelong separation.

Critic Reviews:

A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told. (The Independent)

Emotionally compelling. (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Rivetting Story and Performance

What made the experience of listening to Philomena the most enjoyable?

The story was anchored in historical and personal truths. We see the story not only from the lens of the mother, the son, but the characters that were involved in the orphanage as well as the politicians during that time who were responsible for the clamp down of the Irish orphanages. The author, Martin Sixsmith, was able to bring the stories alive through dialog between the characters which was written in to enhance the dramatic and emotional depths of the story.

What did you like best about this story?

The story is actually a perfect accompaniment to the movie. While the movie focuses on the mother's search for the son, the story book and the audio book focuses more on the story of Philomena's son search for the mother and the consequences of not knowing his birth mother and the effects of being separated from his birth mother which affects his identity and his sense of self worth, and ultimately his relationships.

What does John Curless bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator, John Curless, did an amazing job in expressing the nuances of the book. He uses appropriate Irish accents, different voice tones to denote different characters. He was not only effective in engaging the reader with the facts but communicated the emotional nuances of the story. I would like to listen to another story or book narrated by him

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

The psychological analysis of Michael Hess, Philomena's son by Pete Nilsson and Susan Kavanaugh, Mike's closest lady friend was insightful as it gave the reader/listener deep insights into why Mike became self destructive and how this connects to his feelings about not knowing who he was.

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Title: Bobby Moore: By the Person Who Knew Him Best

Author: Tina Moore

Narrator: Tina Moore

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

A tribute to the late Bobby Moore, captain of England's World Cup winning side of 1966, one of the greatest footballers of his generation, and a man who personified Britain in the swinging sixties. This is his powerful and moving human-interest life story, as told by his wife Tina, including his battle against cancer.

But Bobby had been in that dark place before Lance Armstrong was even born. In many ways it was even more devastatingin those days cancer was something you just didn't mention, a taboo word, a fearful prospect. All I could think was, he's only 23 and he's been handed his death warrant.' Bobby Moore's death in 1993, at the age of 51, had a profound impact on the people of this country. As the only English football captain ever to raise the World Cup, he was not just a football icon but a national one. Yet Bobby was an intensely reserved, almost mysterious personality.

Only one person was his true friend and confidante - his first wife, Tina, whom he met at 17 and married in 1962. With her, he went through all the triumphs and crises of his professional career - the life-threatening illness that struck him at 23, his clashes with West Ham (and later England) manager Ron Greenwood, his emergence as a footballer of international renown, the almost unheard of media intrusion and the kidnap threats on their children, that amazing 1966 World Cup Final day, the drama of Bogota when he was accused of theft, and his depression as he struggled to adapt to the end of his playing career.

Tina Moore's story of her life with Bobby, the break-up of their marriage and what happened afterwards, is inspirational, candid and told with revelations and authentic insight into what made Bobby tick. Alongside previously unseen material that sheds new light on his character and anecdotes about players, wives and managers told from a female perspective, it is a moving tribute to a national icon by the person who knew him better than anyone.

Critic Reviews:

"He was my friend, as well as the greatest defender I ever played against" (Pele)

"Bobby Moore was a real gentleman" (Franz Beckenbauer)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

great book.....loved it!!!

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Title: Searching for Annabel Chong

Subtitle: Demystifying the Legend of Singapore's Most Famous Pornstar!

Author: Gerrie Lim

Narrator: Tatch Max

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Back in January 1995 in Los Angeles, California, a Singaporean pornstar named Annabel Chong took cultural rebellion to an extreme, on terms that had never been negotiated before. She was filmed having sex with a long receiving line of men, servicing them 251 times over a ten-hour period to set a new world record: The Worlds Biggest Gangbang.

Now, bestselling author Gerrie Lim, Annabels longtime friend and confidant, revisits those events and reexamines those scenarios to shed new light on her legend, to discover why such an enduring curiosity about her exists, and to learn why she is still regarded in her own native Singapore as something akin to a mythological figure.

As Lim writes, "she did this gangbang as a gender studies/liberal- progressive/feminist statement to subvert gender stereotypes, but no one got it. This book, featuring many of the authors own conversations and correspondences with Annabel over the years, is the first serious inquiry into the fascinating persona of a seldomdiscussed, yet often secretly venerated, Asian celebrity.

Editorial Reviews:

In 1995, Singapore-born adult film actress Annabel Chong vaulted into international infamy by performing 251 sex acts in 10 hours with 70 men in what was dubbed "The World's Biggest Gang Bang". Gerrie Lim investigates the person behind the legend, and reveals her as a ferociously smart and independent young woman who saw pornography as performance art as well as a way to reclaim female sexual agency. Tatch Max's performance is respectful, witty, and thoughtful throughout, befitting the often-funny and always whip-smart subject. Searching for Annabel Chong is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of Chong, pornography, art, and gender.

Members Reviews:

Lacks substance

The author tried to make a study on the impact of fame, a treaty on psychology and sociology plus a critique on an authoritarian regime but it is all based on a personality that had her 15 minutes more than a decade ago, and does not seam to have had a big impact even then. The result is repetitive and boring, it is a hard book to finish and feels like reading the source material, the draft and the book plus the NYT review all at the same time.

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Title: As Luck Would Have It

Author: Derek Jacobi

Narrator: Derek Jacobi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Star of stage, screen and television, and one of only two people to be awarded two Knighthoods, Sir Derek Jacobi is one of Britains most distinguished actors. If you want to be an actor, dont. If you need to be an actor, do.

The world of theatre could not have been further from Dereks childhood: an only child, born in Leytonstone, London. With his father a department store manager father and his mother a secretary, his was very much a working class background. But nonetheless Derek always knew he was going to be an actor, and he remembers clearly the first time he was in costume - draping himself in his mothers glorious wedding veil as he paraded up and down the Essex Road with his friends.

A few short years later, at the age of seven, Derek made his acting debut, playing both lead roles in a local library production of The Prince and the Swineherd. During his final year at school the National Youth Theatre cast Derek as Hamlet (his most famed role) for the first time. Shortly after this he won a scholarship to Cambridge, where he studied and acted alongside other future acting greats including Ian McKellen.

His talent was quickly recognised and in 1963 he was invited to become one of the first members of Laurence Oliviers National Theatre. Often admired for his willingness to grapple with even the most dislikeable of characters, Derek Jacobi has worked continuously throughout his career, starring in roles ranging from the lead in I, Claudius to Hitler in Inside the Third Reich and Francis Bacon in the controversial Love Is The Devil. But it is his numerous Shakespearean roles that have gained him worldwide recognition.

This book is, however, much more than a career record. Funny, warm and honest, Jacobi brings us his insiders view on the world of acting. From a simple childhood in the East End to the height of fame on stage and screen, Derek recalls his journey in full: from the beginnings of his childhood dreams to the legendary productions, the renowned stars and the intimate off-stage moments.

Members Reviews:

A career in the Classical Theatre

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found the earlier parts of his autobiography much more interesting: as he was growing up, finding his acting feet, and learning the ropes at the hands of a wild variety of directors. After that, though, I felt it often became a mere roll-call of his illustrious roles, with analysis of how he tackled particularly significant productions. I guess 60 years of acting at the National etc would tend to produce such an approach but it became more than a tad boring, to be honest.

What was most disappointing about Derek Jacobis story?

I'd have preferred him to have come off the stage more, and talk about his life in general! For example, he's only one of two people ever to have been twice-knighted, so I was shocked that the only reference to this considerable honour was a throw-away along the lines of: "After I was knighted...".

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Title: Will You Love Me?

Subtitle: The Story of My Adopted Daughter Lucy

Author: Cathy Glass

Narrator: Denica Fairman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

The 11th memoir and latest title from the internationally best-selling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. This book tells the true story of Cathy's adopted daughter Lucy.

Lucy was born to a single mother who had been abused and neglected for most of her own childhood. Right from the beginning Lucy's mother couldn't cope, but it wasn't until Lucy reached eight years old that she was finally taken into permanent foster care. By the time Lucy is brought to live with Cathy she is 11 years old and severely distressed after being moved from one foster home to another.

Withdrawn, refusing to eat and three years behind in her schooling, it is thought that the damage Lucy has suffered is irreversible. But Cathy and her two children bond with Lucy quickly, and break through to Lucy in a way no-one else has been able to, finally showing her the loving home she never believed existed. Cathy and Lucy believe they were always destined to be mother and daughter - it just took them a little while to find each other.

Critic Reviews:

Reviews for Damaged:

Cannot fail to move those who read it. (Adoption-net)

Heartbreaking. (Mirror)

A truly harrowing read that made me cry. (Sun)

A true tale of hope. (OK! )

Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass's book should change all that. (First magazine)

A hugely touching and emotional true tale. (Star magazine)

Members Reviews:

Cathy Glass' true love.

If you want to have an example of the definition of unconditional and selfless love this is perfect.

Heart warming, page turner

Cathy's books have all become big favorites of mine but I like the heart warming nature of this one especially. She goes way back to cover all of the beginning of her daughter's life and I found this thorough and enjoyable.

Absolutely a wonderful heartfelt read

what a heartbreaking yet beautiful family story, could not stop listening and would recommend it to everyone I know

Great Story Line

This is a great story line and glad Lucy found a forever home where she will be highly loved

Touching

Would you consider the audio edition of Will You Love Me? to be better than the print version?

Yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cathy Glass

Which character as performed by Denica Fairman was your favorite?

Cathy Glass for her love and compassion for foster children

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

All should watch this

Any additional comments?

All should read this book. The need for caregivers for foster children throughout the world is great. I found it interesting how similar the procedures were for foster children in England was with those in America yet so different. It seemed that much was done without having to go to court and kept in with there version of CYFD and not with the courts until the very end. of the process. I also found it sad how a child's biracial side for which they truly had no connection with would get in the way of a loving home. At what person do children become English, African or American- whatever country they are from, rather than a mixed race person?