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Title: The Secret Millionaire

Author: Joe Johnson

Narrator: Drew Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-13

Publisher: Prospero Media

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Joe Johnson was an ordinary bloke with an ordinary life, until his world was turned upside down when the unbelievable and most unlikely happened. He won the national lottery!

But he didn't want money to buy him love, not at any cost.... Overnight, Joe went from practically penniless despair to living life in the fast lane with 10 million to his name. From then on it was nothing but the best; it looked like Joe had it all. But despite the jet set lifestyle there was one thing missing in his life; true love.

Since his win, a string of intense yet failed relationships had hurt Joe (not to mention his wallet) very badly. A wiser (yet poorer!) man, Joe met and fell head-over-heels in love with Lisa, a beautiful blonde who took his breath away. This time around, he was determined not to be made a fool of, so to ensure Lisa would love him for who he was, not his bank balance, Joe hatched an incredible plan to test her love for him; he'd pretend to be broke and steel himself for her reaction on discovering that she had been deceived. What followed reads like a fairy-tale.

The lengths to which Joe went to keep his secret are amazing he even made Lisa pay the bills and took her on a holiday from hell to a cockroach infested apartment! But the outcome of the tale was more sensational than Joe could have ever imagined.

The Secret Millionaire is a heart-warming and hilarious tale, and the story of Joe is one of the most astonishing you will ever listen to. Perfect for lottery winners and non-lottery winners alike!

Members Reviews:

Did not enjoy this book.

Any additional comments?

I did not enjoy this book at all. The author seems more intent in telling how much money he had spent and on what than anything else. There is a story in there and it is interesting but spoiled by the constant reminder of the money he had spent.

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Title: Rabbit in the Jungle

Author: Anthony Alegrete, Holly Baker

Narrator: Anthony Alegrete

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-13

Publisher: The Jump Publishing Company

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Rabbit in the Jungle tells a classically American story of second chances, hard work, and hope. Sometimes raw and gritty, the book traces Anthony Alegrete's rise from the streets of Los Angeles, through the penal system, to the halls of academia and the competitive business world of Las Vegas. Along the way he had a lot of fun, a little trouble, and learned a few lessons. This book shares his story in a way meant to be cautionary and inspiring. Alegrete wants others to know the important role that family, friends, and education play in keeping their lives on the right track.

The title for the book comes from Anthony's ability to survive in multiple dangerous environments. With more tricks than Bugs Bunny and more charm than Roger Rabbit, he navigated the street culture of Los Angeles during the heyday of West Coast hip hop; navigated safely through prison politics; built a reputation for himself at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas and partnered up with local fitness experts to bring a trendy gym to the downtown area of Vegas. In all of these jungles, there were threats to be dealt with, and Alegrete always met them head on. At an early age, he learned not to let fear stand in the way of what he wanted. No matter what the problem, he's a master at taking stock of his resources and plunging ahead.

Anthony Alegrete portrays his struggles and achievements with heart in full view on the proverbial sleeve and his energy level locked in at and turbo-charged. With co-author Holly Baker he has crafted a must-listen for anyone fighting their way through the jungle.

Members Reviews:

Streets of Los Angeles, Penal System and Halls of Academia

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Anthony Alegrete describes in his book the rough neighborhoods of Los Angeles, interactions with gang violence, police chases, prison riots, drug dealing and repercussions of street snitches. He met rap artists, criminals, celebrities, CEO's, academics, people dedicated to good causes in non-profit organizations and everyone in between.

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His book describes a life, a thriller author could have come up with. Most important of all, he shows that there is always a way out, how he learned to make better decisions, into a life with a cause and how important family and friends are. His book is meant to be motivation and encouragement for young people to do the right thing and stay away from gangs, drugs and crime.

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He tells them that struggles are never excuses to be complacent and not to do anything about circumstances, not to sit idly hoping for change. And that's exactly what he did, he survived and in this book he gives a kind of road map how someone can turn negatives into a positive way of life.

The book starts with a prison riot, explains in the next chapter why imprisoning is not working, that it is in fact a training ground and network for further criminal pursuits, often gets inmates even deeper into shady worlds. They become hardened and desensitized.

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How someone can overcome incarceration is also part of this book. Alegrete advices: "The key to rehabilitation is investing in yourself. Educational programs, reading, reading and more reading. And exercise.

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Title: Tuppence for Paper and String

Author: Brenda Ashford

Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-13

Publisher: Soundings

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

It is 1945, and victory marches fill the streets of London. Brenda and her friends, happy that at long last the war is over, hope that they'll soon leave the days of rationing and worry behind. Before long Brenda's skills as a real life Mary Poppins are in demand again.

Moving from house to house, Brenda never stays long, but just enough time to sprinkle a little magic. Word quickly spreads of this wonder nanny, who gets up to feed fretful babies in the middle of the night, who delivers quiet wisdom, and calmly restores order and happiness. Facing tragedy in her own life, Brenda never gives up on her quest to help the most troubled homes, changing hundred's of children's lives forever.

Members Reviews:

Must read! Especially if your a nanny!

Loved loved loved this book! It could have been written about my life as a nanny.

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Title: When It Comes to Spooning, I'm a Fork

Author: Marc Prey

Narrator: Marc Prey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-13

Publisher: Motivational Press, Inc

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

No one writes about relationships and parenting quite like humorist Marc Prey. Now comes his first book, a laugh-out-loud funny, brutally honest and deeply touching collection of personal stories about one man's relationship with his spouse and offspring. In When It Comes to Spooning, I'm a Fork, Prey takes listeners on a journey from first awkward date to raising teenagers, all the while exposing moments that seemingly shift from the hilarious to the poignant in the beat of a heart. And when it's over, listeners may discover they've learned something about themselves along the way.

Members Reviews:

Could Be Better

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I like this book, but Marc should have had someone else narrate his book.

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Title: The Blackest of Canyons

Author: Allen E. Rizzi

Narrator: Richard Dalke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-13

Publisher: Allen E. Rizzi

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

"As I sit quietly this evening in the Italian Alps, I know that in the morning, the sun will surely come streaming in again over those quiet waters, now some 6,000 miles and a lifetime away from me. Memories know no distance and I will miss Black Canyon. The mighty Willamette River will slip by and there will remain in its swirls and reflections the soft sepia toned images of all of my waters and the fragrance of dewy ferns on the canyon floor and a faint hope for tomorrow. This beloved place, the Blackest of Canyons; we have grown together and have given and received of each other so much. Having done so, in the end of days, I suppose we are surely even."

The flowing waters of the American West will carry you through a half century of living, as told by a simple fisherman. The Blackest of Canyons will make you laugh, cry and take stock of your own life. The Blackest of Canyons will bring you full circle!

Members Reviews:

Very enjoyable read...

A friend suggested that I read this book, and I'm glad I took his advice. As a former professional fly-fishing guide myself, I found the essence of the author's philosophy about life and its existential connection to our sport to be spot on. The writing is skilled, the story compelling, and the word pictures expressive and convincing. The only reason I gave the Blackest of Canyons four stars, rather than five, is that there just wasn't enough of it! I look forward to reading more of this fine author's work.

Fly-Fishing-Living the Good Life

This lovely story reads as a tutorial of the art of fly-fishing interwoven with the threads of family love and legacy. Beautiful language is used to describe the places and the feelings that will forever be etched in the author's mind and heart. It is also a testimonial to a father's mark on his son, as he passes the torch of his beloved sport to the next generation. If one has never fly-fished themselves or visited these hallowed places along the Willamette River in Oregon, one can almost feel the rod & reel in their hands and the waders around their legs, as they are caught up in the vivid imagery and the sights and sounds of the region. Steeped in family history, with touching vignettes of the author's dog Smokey and the shared love of the sport with his wife, it is a great read!

Father and son fly fishing in Oregon

This is an excellent story of the relationship between father and son. The writing style is informal and entertaining. It uses the family tradition of fly fishing in remote Oregon to weave together a number of incidents which ultimately forged the bond of love and respect between the two.

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Title: Touched by the Titanic

Author: W. E. Brower Jr.

Narrator: Eila Ulyett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-13

Publisher: William E. Brower Jr.

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic slipped below the waters of the Atlantic becoming one of the greatest maritime disasters of the 20th century. Sixty-eight years later, a young boy would learn about the lost liner while spending the day with his grandfather. This is the story of that day and the collection of memorabilia which would be amassed over the years, the unbreakable bond between a grandfather and grandson joined together by their interest in the "unsinkable" ship.

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Title: The School Bus Doesn't Stop Here Anymore

Author: Noreen Olson

Narrator: Noreen Olson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Noreen Olson's kitchen table, where everything happens. She loves birds, animals, family, children, friends, growing things and life on the farm, and writes about them and all the odd situations they manage to get into with engaging liveliness. Many of the pieces are humorous, but more than that, they are heartwarming and true. In them you will see reflections of your own loves, life, guilt, laughter, nostalgia, memories and beliefs.

All of the animals, people, and incidents are real (though Noreen admits that she is prone to the occasional slight exaggeration) and names have been changed for "her own protection". The titles of the short tales say it all: Saving the Preemie Calf, My Career As an Egg Grader, Lament for a Lousy Garden, Kitchen Archaeology, Embarrassing the Kids, The Lawn Ornament Vendetta and One More Way to Ruin a Party.

Editorial Reviews:

Country grandmother and veteran storyteller Noreen Olson brings the poignant wisdom of farm life to listeners in her personally narrated collection of short stories, The School Bus Doesn't Stop Here Anymore. Noreen's casual, conversational style invites the audience into her world, populated by the animals, family, and friends that imbue her rural life with richness and humor. Originally published in a much-loved bi-weekly column in the Didsbury Review, Noreen's popular, folksy tales remind the listener of what's important in life: warmth, love, and laughter.

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Title: A Diary in Haiku

Subtitle: 7 Months in Poetry

Author: Richard V. Dalke MS

Narrator: Richard V. Dalke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-13

Publisher: Deerhawk Enterprises

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

This is a seven-month journal written in Haiku style poetry, from April to November, 2002. I got the idea from Dr. Angeles Arrien, who suggested writing down what we'd learned each day from her workshop by using Haiku. I kept at it for 7 months after attending the workshop, "capturing" each day's journey and lessons learned using Haiku. A great way to journal!

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Title: Wife, Mother, Worker, Spy

Subtitle: A Slideshow

Author: Michelle Slatalla

Narrator: Anna Wellborn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-13

Publisher: Last Word Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

A laugh-out-loud collection of original stories, written by the erstwhile New York Times columnist and author of The Town on Beaver Creek.

For over a decade, Michelle Slatalla wrote drolly about everything from online shopping to gorilla shoes, in the Style pages of the New York Times. Equal parts Erma Bombeck and Jean Kerr, with just a dash of Shirley Jackson, she peered into every corner of her life - then investigated her three daughters, husband and and her dogs, mainly because she needed the money. Now the editor and founder of the immensely popular blog, Gardenista, she needs the money more than ever. Hence this compendium of never-told anecdotes about her life in Northern California.

In Wife, Mother, Worker, Spy, you'll learn:

And that's just in the intro.

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Title: Journey from the North, Volume 2

Author: Storm Jameson

Narrator: Sally Anderson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

The second volume in Storm Jameson's autobiography starts on the eve of the Second World War, and encompasses Jameson's involvement as the first female president of PEN, where she met all of the writers and artists of her day, and was pivotal in helping refugee families get to Britain.