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Title: Headhunters on My Doorstep

Subtitle: A True Treasure Island Ghost Story

Author: J. Maarten Troost

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 203 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Entertainment Weekly calls acclaimed author and essayist J. Maarten Troost a "funny, candid, and down-to-earth travel companion". Both witty and poignant, Headhunters on My Doorstep follows Troost as he retraces Robert Louis Stevensons path through the South Pacific. Somewhere between AA meetings in Tahiti and discovering how the Island of Merrymaking got its name, Troost reconnects with himself, his family, and the beauty of life.

Members Reviews:

Another great South Pacific Book from Mr. Troost

Would you listen to Headhunters on My Doorstep again? Why?

Yes, I already have. No one writes about the South Pacific in such an authentic way like J. Maarten Troost.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Headhunters on My Doorstep?

I really enjoyed his time on Fakarava and swimming with the Sharks, but there were many memorable moments, I thought his discription of the Marqueses Islands was great!

Which scene was your favorite?

Swimming with the Sharks on Fakarava

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

I loved the ending!

Any additional comments?

I've read all of Mr. Troost's books and was excited when I heard a new book about the South Pacific was coming out. I've read other reviews and some complain about the fact that the books contains elements of he personal life, including dealing with alcohol issues. I think this only adds to the depth of this book and makes it even more interesting. Most travel writers either just describe what they see and/or try to be funny and it seems shallow. This book goes deeper and therefor is more enjoyable. It's still funny but is more human and real than most adventure travel books.

I highly recommend this book to any one who loves the South Pacific and has compassion for the human experience.

My Favorite Travel Author Gets Personal

Would you consider the audio edition of Headhunters on My Doorstep to be better than the print version?

Yes. Vance and Troost are and incredible match.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The one writing it of course

Have you listened to any of Simon Vances other performances before? How does this one compare?

Top notch as usual. One of the best readers in the world.

Any additional comments?

Some people complain about Troost getting personal about his struggles past and present while on this travel journey and, I would think, have a sadistic side in enjoying the humor in his past explorations of places along with copious amounts of intoxicants. Therefore, you'll see some negative reviews on this one as it strays just a tad from his normal outings. However, nothing is lost to me in this recount. His historical perceptive and information stays true and loose as usual which makes it all more accessible versus being like textbook material. I can't get enough from Troost and am so upset that his journey through India book got canned. This book loses some entertainment value versus is other ones as it's a bit more serious than the others but, to me, it makes it only a tad less enjoyable than all his others. The bar has always been set high with Troost, though. It remains so here but the tone is only slightly different. I still laughed, learned, and thoroughly enjoyed and you will too.

Despite being a fan... Beware

I have loved the previous South Pacific books but just hated this. The whiney introspection did nothing for me.

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Title: William & Catherine: Their Lives, Their Wedding

Author: Andrew Morton

Narrator: Phyllida Nash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is one of the most significant royal events of recent times. As second in line to the throne, William carries the hopes and expectations of millions of people around the world. As a commoner who will become a princess, Kate brings beauty and freshness to a very traditional union.

William and Catherine: Their Lives, Their Wedding portrays the histories and characters of the couple as well as covering the wedding itself. Every fascinating detail is explored in this handsome record of a defining event.

Andrew Morton is unquestionably the worlds foremost commentator on the royal family, his book is both a chronicle and a lasting memento of a day to remember.

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Title: The Butler

Subtitle: A Witness to History

Author: Wil Haygood

Narrator: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Lee Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-30-13

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 267 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

The story that inspired the major motion picture...read by its stars David Oyelowo, Forest Whitaker, and Oprah Winfrey

When acclaimed Washington Post writer Wil Haygood had an early hunch that Obama would win the 2008 election, he thought he'd highlight the singular moment by exploring the life of someone who had come of age when segregation was so embedded in the culture as to make the very thought of a black president inconceivable. He struck gold when he tracked down Eugene Allen, a butler who had served eight presidents, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan.

Forest Whitaker narrates the story of this remarkable man who, while serving tea and supervising buffets, was also a witness to history as decisions about America's most momentous events were being made.

With a foreword by the Academy Award-nominated director Lee Daniels, The Butler also includes Wil Haygood's essay exploring the history of black images on celluloid and in Hollywood, read here by David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey.

Members Reviews:

Not what I was expecting

What would have made The Butler better?

If it was the story of Eugene and not the ad lib from the other narrators.

Would you be willing to try another book from Wil Haygood? Why or why not?

Maybe. I just didn't like the end.

What didnt you like about the narratorss performance?

I was expecting a story about Eugene and his experiences, not all the added after the fact.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I loved hearing about Eugene and his wife.

Any additional comments?

Could have been a little more about Eugene and his experiences rather than about how we now have a black president and look where we are now. Not that I'm against the "look where we are now", it's just that I wanted to hear about events that took place during his time working in the White House. Maybe because I saw the advertisement for the movie, my expectations of the book were higher. It was this advertisement that got me interested in the book.

Not what I expected!... in a bad way.

I like to read books before the movies come out, so when I saw that there was a Butler book I snatched it up.

Im disappointed because it turns out that this is not the story of the Butler, but rather the story of the Movie! Did the publishers summary say so and I missed the warning? It was just advertizing for the film.

I prefer these kinds of thing as special features in a DVD; I regret this purchase.

NOT as Advertised

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone who is interested in the history of African Americans in cinema.

What could Wil Haygood have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Told more of the story of Eugene Allen.

Did the narrators do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

I did like the narration in the first hour of the book.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I was very disappointed. I imagined that the film, "The Butler" would be based on this book, so I wanted to hear the book first.

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Title: Im No Angel

Subtitle: From Victorias Secret Model to Role Model

Author: Kylie Bisutti

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-10-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In December 2011, 21-year-old Victorias Secretmodel Kylie Bisutti stunned the fashion industry when she chose faith over fameand fortune and made the switch from supermodel to role model.

In Im No Angel, Kylie shares her story - from her early years struggling to make it big in the cut-throat world of modeling, her big break winning the Victorias Secret Runway Angel competition, and the disillusionment and spiritual warfare that followed, to the moment she realized she could no longer reconcile her career with her Christian beliefs, surrendered her life to God, said goodbye to the runway, and dedicated her life to preaching a message of modesty and inner beauty.

Along the way Kylie talks about her personal struggles with inadequacy, low self-esteem, and her near-constant quest for approval in a world where you can never be thin enough, pretty enough, or sexy enough. She helps listeners understand that true beautylies within and that real fulfillment comes from knowing, loving, and serving Christ.

Members Reviews:

Great story, narration drove me nuts!

Would you listen to Im No Angel again? Why?

I would probably read the book if I wanted to reference it again. I don't think I could stand the narration again!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the story, very thorough and interesting.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Amy Rubinate?

NO! I really couldn't stand her breath-y way of speaking and the way she tries to do men's voices was awful. I can understand that a woman has a hard time speaking like a man but it was forced and made every man in the story sound so creepy!

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

No it was a bit long for one sitting but I was always looking forward to my next listening session to find out what happens next.

narrators voice drove me insane

the book was very well written, I enjoyed the story but the voice of the narrator had me turning it off sooner than I would have normally. her voice was super annoying!!!!!!!

Wonderful true life story with a timely message

Would you listen to I'm No Angel again? Why?

'No Angel' is certainly worth listening too more than once, with the message of Redemption, Hope and above all inner beauty.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narration could be a little bland, and having a female narrator trying to represent men might not have helped.

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

At just over eight hours it might be a little too long to listen to in a single sitting, but it was certainly compulsive listening,

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Title: Young Prince Philip: His Turbulent Early Life

Author: Philip Eade

Narrator: William Rycroft

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-27-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

A gripping biography of the early life of Prince Philip, published to coincide with his 90th birthday.

Married for more than 60 years to the most famous woman in the world, Prince Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Yet while he is still one of the most recognisable figures in public life, his origins remain curiously shrouded in obscurity. In Young Prince Philip, the first book to focus exclusively on his life before the coronation, biographer Philip Eade recounts the Princes extraordinary upbringing in Greece, France, Nazi Germany and Britain, where he inhabited a notably colourful milieu yet was beset by continual turbulence and a succession of family tragedies.

This revealing book examines the formative psychological effects of having a mother who was born deaf and was committed to a psychiatric clinic when Philip was nine, and a father who was so traumatised by his treatment at the hands of Greek revolutionaries that he later left his young son to be brought up by his wifes family, the Milford Havens and Mountbattens, just when Philip needed him most. Remarkably, there emerged from this unsettled background a character of singular vitality and dash self-confident, capable, famously opinionated and devastatingly handsome. Girls fell at his feet, and the princess who would become his wife was smitten from the age of thirteen.

Yet alongside the considerable charm and intelligence, the young prince was also prone to volcanic outbursts and to putting his foot in it. Detractors perceived in his behaviour emotional shortcomings, a legacy of his traumatic childhood, which would have profound consequences for his family and the future of the monarchy.

Published to coincide with the Princes ninetieth birthday and containing new material from interviews, archives and film footage, Young Prince Philip is the most complete and compelling account yet of his storm-tossed early life.

Critic Reviews:

"The narrative is as suspenseful as any thriller. Truly an excellent read" (Lynn Barber, Sunday Times)

"Highly readable. This engaging book deserves to take its place among the first rank of modern royal biographies" (Daily Mail)

"Perhaps this should be regarded as a sighting shot, staking a claim for the official biography.on the basis of this excellent book one can say it would be a task that Eade was singularly well qualified to undertake" (Philip Ziegler, Spectator)

"Fascinating reading this carefully researched, warm-hearted and unjudgmental accountisrich in detail" (Evening Standard)

"Eades staunchly unhagiographic book is well spiced with.royal titbits, and enlivened by a lemony tartness in the authors tone.Eades account is as thoughtful and unbiased an explanation as we are likely to get of the contentious, sensitive, grouchy old martinet" (Miranda Seymour, Guardian)

"You cannot judge a person's life until you have walked a mile in their shoes, and this brilliant new biography of [Prince] Philip's early life takes you inside that experience." (Irish Independent)

"Young Prince Philip is not a forelock-tugging royal biography...

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Title: Freddie & Me

Subtitle: Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett, Augusta National's Legendary Caddie Master

Author: Tripp Bowden

Narrator: Scott Pollak

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

A former Augusta National caddie recounts the invaluable life lessons he learned from the late Freddie Bennett, the fabled club's legendary caddie master.

Though he was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, home of fabled Augusta National and The Masters, as a child Tripp Bowden was too young and too removed from the game of golf to realize what Augusta National really was, what it meant to his town and the world and the sport; its history, nostalgia, prestige and secrecy. All the 10-year-old Bowden knew about golf was that it was a stupid game that took up too much of his father's time, and that he'd much rather kick around a soccer ball or stay home and read a book. But all that changed once Bowden's father, a renowned local doctor, introduced him to one of his patients, Freddie Bennett, the legendary Augusta National caddie master.

Though Bowden was a white child of considerable privilege and Bennett was an older black gentleman of more modest means, the two formed an unusual bond. It was Bennett who introduced Bowden to the game of golf, a sport that would one day earn him a Division 1 golf scholarship and lead him to the final stage of a British Open qualifier. But it was the lessons Bennett taught the young Bowden off the course that had their profoundest impact on his life. Through Freddie and his particular brand of homespun wisdom, the author learned invaluable lessons about personal responsibility, hard work, and respect for others regardless of age, race, or religion. He also learned that there's much more to life than just playing golf.

Like the best sellers Tuesdays with Morrie and Seasons of Life before it, Freddie & Me is a heartwarming tale of two unlikely friends and their uncommon bond forged through sport.

Editorial Reviews:

In Freddie and Me author Tripp Bowden reminisces about his upbringing in Augusta, Georgia, where his fathers devotion to the game of golf served as the impetus for Bowdens lifelong friendship with the titular Freddie Bennett, whose lessons and companionship shaped his thoughts on respect, hard work, and success throughout his life.

Voice actor Scott Pollak performs this sparkling memoir with humor and optimism, highlighting the ups and downs of Bowdens life with equal measures of respect and precision. This heartwarming audiobook has much to say about life, and golf, and the space where the two meet.

Members Reviews:

Favorite book of all time.

Excellent story!! I had a chance to meet Tripp at a Member/Guest a few years back when he was promoting the book. I read it then and just listened to it again. Loved it again, maybe more with the brilliant narrator. If you love golf or just great stories, get this.

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Title: Noble Ways

Subtitle: Lay-bys in My Life

Author: Roy Noble

Narrator: Roy Noble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-13

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Known throughout Wales for his gentle self-deprecating sense of humour and brilliant TV and radio broadcasts, BBC presenter Roy Noble guides us through the "lay-bys" of his life; his warm, loving fifties Brynaman childhood; his college and teaching days; and his ultimate success in that most difficult of careers - showbusiness.

A beautiful and entertaining depiction of the life of a truly extraordinary and much loved Welshman who has enriched the daily lives of millions. We meet his family and friends, the ordinary and the rich and famous. We rejoice at his triumphs, laugh at his blunders and cry at his unflinchingly honest depiction of personal tragedy.

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Title: Humble by Nature

Author: Kate Humble

Narrator: Kate Humble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-13

Publisher: Headline Digital

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

In 2007, after 20 years of living in London, Kate Humble and her husband, Ludo, decided it was time to leave city life behind them. Three years later, now the owner of a Welsh smallholding, Kate hears that a nearby farm is to be broken up and sold off. Another farm lost; another opportunity for a young farmless farmer gone. Desperate to stop the sale, Kate contacts the council with an alternative plan - to keep the farm working and to run a rural skills and animal husbandry school alongside it. Against all odds, she succeeds.

Here, in Humble By Nature, Kate shares with us a highly personal account of her journey from London town house to Welsh farm. Along the way we meet Bertie and Lawrence the donkeys, Myfanwy and Blackberry the pigs, and goats Biscuit and Honey, not forgetting a dog called Badger and his unladylike sidekick, Bella. And we are introduced to the tenant farmers Tim and Sarah, the locals who helped (and some who didn't), and a whole host of newborn lambs.

Full of the warmth and passion for the natural world that makes Kate such a sought after presenter, Humble By Nature is the story of two people prepared to follow their hearts and save a small part of Britain's farming heritage, whatever the consequences.

Members Reviews:

an amazing listen

Such an amazing experience just listening to Kate Humble took me right back to my own childhood on my grandads farm in Wem in Shropshire with all the love and tears of heartache and joy came flooding back WELL DONE Kate Humble and ludo and everyone that has made this all possible Great big hugs and to listeners everywhere this book is a must. X.

Wonderful journey

Humble by Nature Love the highs/lows of Kate & Lodo's Journey brilliant book

Made be want to visit the farm maybe stay & meet all the animals this is a happy book & a good listen would definitely recommend

Loved it

It actually exceeded my expectations. It was an interesting story, well read by the author which is always a pleasure.

What a lovely book

I really enjoyed listening to Humble by Nature, especially as it was narrated by Kate herself. The ups and downs of reaching a goal that Kate and her husband felt passionate about, unfolds as you listen. A wealth of information, easy to listen to and very enlightening.

Thanks Kate.

Great Listen

I really enjoyed this title. I'm someone that has no land but am drawn to the countryside and have aspirations of having a small holding. Inspirational (and brave) stuff.

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Title: Captive in Iran

Subtitle: A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph amid the Horror of Tehran's Brutal Evin Prison

Author: John Perry, Maryam Rostampour, Marziyeh Amirizadeh

Narrator: Patty Fogarty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-13

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Embark on a chilling journey inside one of the worlds darkest and most dangerous places: Evin, the notorious Tehran prison. Here, prisoners are routinely tortured, abused, and violated. Executions are frequent and sudden. But for two women imprisoned for their Christian faith - Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh - this hell on earth was a place of unlikely grace as they reflected Gods love and compassion to their fellow prisoners and guards. Against all odds, Evin would become the only church many of them had ever known.

In Captive in Iran, Maryam and Marziyeh recount their 259 days in Evin. Its an amazing story of unyielding faith - when denying God would have meant freedom. Of incredible support from strangers around the world who fought for the womens release. And of bringing Gods light into one of the worlds darkest places - giving hope to those who had lost everything, and showing love to those in despair.

Members Reviews:

Inspirational and Uplifting

What made the experience of listening to Captive in Iran the most enjoyable?

This is a inspirational listen (read) that I believe most anyone will be deeply moved by. These two incredible women are sharing their faith in Iran when they are arrested and put into prison. This is their journey, in detail, including many stories of the other women they share their imprisonment with. They continue to share their faith inside the prison, with the other women and the guards. I loved listening and was moved to tears at points. This made me ponder about what I would do in the same situation? They could have denied their faith and been released at any point, but refused to deny Christ. I'm a Christian and felt like these women were anointed by God to share their faith with all these people. I loved listening to this but believe even those who aren't Christians will also be blessed by reading this story. This is one that I will encourage my friends and family to read or listen to. It is wonderful.

What did you like best about this story?

Jesus

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

Yes - when these women prayed for people and had their prayers answered and when others made commitments to Christ

A Gripping Story

Two iranian women were imprisoned for converting to Christianity, and for 'proselytizing their faith in Jesus Christ. They were sent to the most horrifying prison in Teheran, where the facilities were indescribably filthy and overcrowded. Maryam and Marzilyah were friends who met met at a Christian conference in Turkey, and struck up a friendship. They shared a flat together in Teheran, and took every opportunity to speak about their faith to others, and this drew the attention of the police.

Prison became a further opportunity to speak of their faith, and their behaviour and the kindness they showed to both fellow prisoners, and to their guards, earned them great respect. Inmates would come to them to request that they pray for them, and the faith that the ladies had in Jesus Christ became renown in the prison. in spite of constant interrogation, and the urge to compromise their story in order to be released, they refused.

By God's grace, and in response to pressure from the overseas news media - they were released after nine months.

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Title: Laid in Chelsea

Subtitle: My Life Uncovered

Author: Ollie Locke

Narrator: Ollie Locke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-28-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the Made in Chelsea star, Ollie Locke

Pour the champagne, light some candles, lay back and prepare to laugh, cry and gasp at the fully uncensored, Bridget-Jones-esque world of Ollie Locke, star of Made in Chelsea.

Read by the Made in Chelsea star himself - Ollie Locke is immaculately dressed, fake-tanned and unstoppably cheerful. Hes the heart of Channel 4s hit show Made in Chelsea. Hes done it all. And what he hasnt done, hes seen. (Not in a weird way, obvs.) In a nutshell, that means one hell of a rollercoaster ride of trouble, misadventures, sexual mishaps, epic cringes and embarrassing secrets that nobody was ever supposed to know. Until now. Because in Laid in Chelsea, Ollie - famously unlucky in love - is letting it all hang out. So to speak.

From developing his first crush, dire first encounters, terrible dates to true love - as well as offering his unique advice on how to stay sane in the crazy world of love - Ollies laying it bare. And, of course, he reveals what really goes on behind the bedroom doors of Made in Chelsea

Witty, surprising, touching, downright hilarious and always honest, Laid in Chelsea is an exclusive insight into the mind of the modern man, and a backstage pass to the secret world of Chelsea.

Members Reviews:

Love this some bits were so funny

loved it made me laugh can't wait for a new book to read xx x