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Title: Troublemaker

Subtitle: Let's Do What It Takes to Make America Great Again

Author: Christine O'Donnell

Narrator: Christine O'Donnell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-11

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

From the moment she upset a heavily favored incumbent in the primary for the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by Joe Biden, Christine ODonnell made headlines. Though she didn't win the general election, ODonnell did win the designation of 2010s Most Covered Candidate. And what people were talking about wasn't just gossip: they responded to a fresh, unencumbered voice that appealed to voter frustration with politicsand politiciansas usual.

Americas strength lies in its government by the people, for the people, but too many of those people feel they are now just labeled featureless residents of "flyover country", told what to think and what they can and cannot do by an entrenched, reigning class of elites.

ODonnells candidacy gave hope that the voices of real peoplethe peoplenot only can be heard but can also become a force. Part of this hope is invested in the nascent Tea Party, but most of it is invested in individual voters who are willing to work hard and make sacrifices for what they believe in, not what backroom dealing and a bloated federal government has mandated is good for them.

Troublemaker is about where ODonnell comes fromthe Philadelphia suburbs, with five kids to a roomand what she weathered in the 2010 election. But the core of the book is a clear, straightforward discussion of an America that yearns to embrace freedom and opportunity through personal responsibility, and how it is hamstrung and stymied by excessive regulation, taxation, and the sanctimony of a "nanny state". And Troublemaker will deliver an important, rousing message about what we do with the quiet anger in America today: where we can go and how strong we can be, from here.

Warning readers that challenging the status quo makes the political establishment push back, O'Donnell wants to build a movement that will continue to goad it. It's practical, too, since O'Donnell believes in power through participation - it's not enough to grumble about how things are going; pitch in and try to change things if you care. O'Donnell details how she participated by running for high office as an everywoman, but also shows how attending town council meetings, organizing a petition drive, making an effort to meet a staffer in your local representative's office, or simply reading the minutes from your community board can make a difference.

Critic Reviews:

"The 2010 candidate for Senateand established political 'troublemaker'voices the quiet anger in America today: where it comes from, what its asking for, and where its going from here." (

Time)

Members Reviews:

Not poor and not Great but there was to much whining.

As I say in my title this book I neither Poor nor great.

She spends the first couple of chapters of the book detailing both her personal history and talking about the 'witch situation. To me this was the most boring part of the book as I felt little interest in either.

She then spends several chapters talking about the rest of 2010 Delaware election. She complains many times of the Delaware GOP and Karl Roves attack against her and how they didn't support her in the general election. The part of the book crosses over into whining and really lowers the significance and value of the book in my mind.

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Title: Private Rawson's War

Subtitle: Letters from the Middle East 1942-1946

Author: Tony Rawson

Narrator: Paul Panting

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-08-11

Publisher: Crimson Cats Audio Books

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

A selection of letters written home by a private soldier who served in Iraq, Palestine and other parts of the Middle East during the Second World War.

Anthony Rawson was born in October 1919 and grew up in the family home in Watford. When war broke out in 1939 he was working as a gas fitter for the Watford and St. Albans Gas Company. He joined the army in June 1940 but because of his poor eyesight he was not classed as a combatant. Instead he became a fitter, later a vehicle mechanic in what was then the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and spent the next 5 years in the Middle East.

From the various bases where he was stationed in Iraq, Persia, Syria, Lebanon and finally Palestine, Tony Rawson wrote home, virtually every week, to his mother in Watford about the army, the war, the people he met, the things he did, his hopes and ambitions for his post-war life. This audio book is a selection of those letters.

Paul Panting has featured in many BBC Radio Drama plays and has recorded Daniel Tammets Born on a Blue Day for Book of the Week. Hes a regular reader of audio books, including The Anthony Horowitz Power of Five series for Macmillan and Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's Barnaby Grimes series for Random House. He provides voices for many animation series including Chugginton for the BBC and Franny's Feet for Channel 5. Paul's television appearances include DCI Mumford in Silent Witness as well as roles in such series as Lewis, Holby Blue, East Enders, Casualty and The Bill.

Background Information: the introduction and historical notes are written and read by Alan Grace. Alan began his broadcasting career with the British Forces Network (BFN) Cologne in 1956.During his 38 years with the British Forces Broadcasting Service, he worked in Aden, Belize, Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong and London. His last broadcast was from the beaches at Arromanche during the 1994 celebrations of D-Day.He is the archivist and historian for BFBS and has written three books on the subject of Forces Broadcasting.

Critic Reviews:

"There is something intensely immediate about listening to individuals wartime experiences, especially when they concern a part of the world where so much still hangs in the balance. Private Rawsons War: Letters from the Middle East 1942-1946 is skilfully edited, introduced by Alan Grace, archivist of the British Forces Broadcasting Service, and read with straightforward honesty by Paul Panting." (Christina Hardyment, The Sunday Times)

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Title: Rosie's War

Author: Rosemary Say, Noel Holland

Narrator: Phyllida Nash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

This is the extraordinary true story of a plucky young woman and her dramatic escape from a German-run internment camp in Occupied France.

Written in Rosemary's own words and completed by her daughter and son-in-law after her death, Rosie's story moves from artistic circles in Avignon, through occupied Paris and the privations of prison camp, and across war-ravaged Europe.

A tale of remarkable courage - not only of Rosie herself, but also of the many people who helped and harboured her at huge personal risk - Rosie's story sheds light on the little-known story of the thousands of British women trapped in Occupied France. Moving, enthralling, and inspirational, 'Rosie's War' is a book for all to enjoy.

Members Reviews:

Written with a stiff upper lip

A true account of how a British lady faced the challenges of her experiences, a good read without too much graphic details. I have to say it was a pleasant read, but probably doesn't reflect the degree of the war challenges as some other books do. Don't expect worry, suspence or nailbiting moments, all rather smooth and pleasant.

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Titolo: Irina

Autore: Stefano Costantini

Narratore: Sara Bertelà

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 55 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 08-10-11

Editore: Shamba Edizioni

Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Riepilogo Editore:

Monologo tratto da unoriginale riduzione de "Tre Sorelle" di Anton Cechov a cura di Stefano Costantini. Lo interpreta lattrice Sara Bertelà, che ne è anche interprete teatrale. Nel passato stanno le ragioni che portano all'azione scenica, le motivazioni dell'agire e la struttura psicologica dei personaggi. Indagando quest'ultima, nasce l'idea di sovvertire - o meglio traslare - il vissuto del personaggio - Irina Prozorova, la minore de le Tre Sorelle di Cechov. Una Irina nuova quindi in quanto il suo carattere non è più quello immaginato da Cechov prima della sua entrata in scena, quanto piuttosto è il risultato dell'esito del dramma: porta con sé i tratti distintivi iniziali, ma esce trasfigurata da quanto ha vissuto. In questo caso, il dramma ormai compiuto, appartiene alla storia del personaggio, è il suo passato. Come tale affiora nel presente di Irina, proiettata altrove nel tempo e nello spazio, che ci racconta parte di sé e di quanto lha condotta qui e ora. Grazie alla verosimile e particolare parlata russa di Sara Bertelà, lascoltatore si sente calato nellimmaginifico della situazione teatrale.

Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

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Title: Me and Mine

Subtitle: A warm-hearted memoir of a London Irish Family

Author: Anna May Mangan

Narrator: Fiona Clarke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-11

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Me and Mine tells the story of an Irish immigrant family who left rural Ireland in the 1950s in the hope of finding work and a better way of life in England. But home is never far away as aunts ferry over suitcases dripping with blood from the Irish boat train because English meat is 'dirt' or smuggle poteen disguised as holy water in Virgin Mary shaped bottles, and gossip is delivered weekly in the form of the local county paper.

Me and Mine is an entertaining and vivid portrait of immigrant life in 1950s England, told through the stories of a truly colourful cast of characters.

Members Reviews:

A Memoir With Lots of Shock Value and a Few Very Touching Moments

First of all, I have to say that to refer to this book as a "warm-hearted memoir" is wrong. In the final chapters some of the family members suffer from some serious illnesses and so there are passages that are very poignant and show a great deal of love in the family. I cried. There was one episode where the author's husband displays an incredible amount of love and kindness towards his ailing father-in-law--I was deeply moved.

However, most of the book doesn't show us the humanity of family members. It shows us the depths to which human beings can sink. I'm not saying that the author didn't keep me turning the pages. It was addictive reading but mostly because of the shock value. There is alcoholism, abuse, cruelty in all its forms, and tragedies. There is ignorance. Old wives tales that are just plain crazy. Children learned to refrain from complaining about their ailments because their mother's cure was worse than the sickness. But it's all told in a very straightforward, unsentimental way and made to appear funny. Sometimes the reader has to laugh--the sheer number of crazy stories and obnoxious people force you to laugh at the insanity. I didn't laugh a lot. I tend to find such stories "cringe-worthy." I did actually laugh aloud when the author describes a female relative whose only interest and topic of conversation was death and funerals.

The reason I am giving this book five stars is because of the extremely touching passages towards the end of the book. Finally I could start to feel good about humanity again. And, if the truth be told, I realized that I got some sort of a charge out of sinking to the depths. But to refer to this book as "lighthearted" as one reviewer did or to have the book called "A Warm-Hearted Memoir" isn't accurately describing this story. I'd actually believed that this was going to be a funny and warm-hearted story, akin with the book Cheaper by the Dozen, and it's not--it's a story of what happens when living through hard times doesn't make people better--many are bitter. So don't say I didn't warn you--there is no sweetness and light here. But there are some people you would like to meet although there are plenty you wouldn't want to run into!

Irish Lass

This is a wonderful story about an Irish family that immigrated to London, England and all their adventures, struggles, personal stories, and family secrets told from the viewpoint of a young girl growing up telling about her family. The characters come alive on the pages and you feel like you are a fly on the wall watching everything unfold. The story makes you laugh and cry and laugh again.

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Title: Amazing Educators - Volume 1

Subtitle: Inspirational Stories

Author: Charles Margerison

Format: Unabridged

Length: 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-11

Publisher: Amazing People Club

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Progress and education go hand in hand. This unique collection from The Amazing People Club explores the lives of four influential educators who recognized the importance of sharing knowledge to improve people's life and acted on it.

Meet Maria Montessori, whose revolutionary educational method has inspired public and private schools throughout the world. While many have heard of Montessori schools, most don't know about her pivotal work in India or the fact she was the first woman to qualify as a doctor in Italy.

Explore the life of another amazing woman who dedicated her life to educating people. Inspired by her own teacher, Helen Keller became the first deaf and blind person to earn her degree. She traveled the world to educate people on politics and women's rights.

You'll also meet Aristotle, who was taught by Plato and in turn taught Alexander the Great. Without doubt, he is one of the most important figures in Western philosophy.

Finally you'll come "face to face" with the lesser-known, but no less amazing, Dr. Reg Revans. His is one of the great management thinkers and pioneered Action Learning, a process we can all use in our lives.

Each story comes to life through BioViews. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

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Title: View from a Shed

Author: Michael Wale

Narrator: Michael Wale

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-11

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Not a book about gardening, its a book about people who gardenpeople like old Mrs Fuller who remembers watching First World War Italian POWs demolish the local manor house; General Safi former Protector of the King of Afghanistan who fled his native country after being imprisoned and tortured; and Michael Wale, whos had an allotment since 1980 and has an obsession with compost. As Wale embarks on a narrative journey through the seasons in his allotment world, he engages with his fellow gardeners and tells their stories. View from a Shed is for everyone in the big city who has dreamt about country life it doesnt have to be just a dream.

Members Reviews:

Extremely disappointing....

After reading the synopsis I was expecting a little more from this book. Hopefully we would hear of the 'quirkiness' of the allotment owners as well as snippets, humerous or otherwise, about the characters - people watching can be very entertaining.

Mostly we heard about the politics of owning an allotment and the pettiness of some of the councillors or decision makers, as well as when would be the best time to plant such and such a vegetable and should it be planted in manure or not !!!

Generally a disappointing book.

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Title: They All Fall Down...to Worship

Subtitle: Six Women, One Family, Changed Forever

Author: Barb Pagel, Lori McConchie

Narrator: Shawna Windom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-11

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Barb... "One night when my husband came home from work, I asked him to take our three boys downstairs so we could talk. He thought I was going to ask for a divorce, but it was much worse... something he didn't expect at all."

Kerry... "Whenever Mom and Dad went out together, they hired a trusted neighbor boy in his teens to babysit. We all liked him a lot in the beginning, because he always played games with us. But as time went on, his games weren't fun anymore."

Donna... "I was scared and confused. I had never felt so abandoned and alone as I did that day. And even though I didn't know who God was, I believed that someday He would punish me for what I had done."

They All Fall Down...to Worship, by sisters Barb Pagel and Lori McConchie, is the story of how God poured out His grace and transformed the lives of four sisters and two sisters-in-law. It's a story so unbelievable that it could only have been possible through the saving work of God.

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Title: Trust Me, My Child

Author: Karen L. Carlson

Narrator: Shawna Windom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-11

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Inspired by Karen L. Carlson's complicated pregnancy, Trust Me, My Child is an inspiring poem about having faith that God's grace is sufficient for all of His children. Through the simplicity of her daughter playing in a mud puddle, Karen was able to recognize the love of God and his peace that passes all understandingand you will too.

Members Reviews:

Inspirational!

"Trust Me My Child" is a wonderful story of how we need to keep the faith in our daily lives. God challenges us all on many different levels, and this short story can help us all refocus and deal with life and reality. It is an amazing book that can be read over and over and each time the reader can get a little different perspective on daily trials and tribulations. *****

My child is a WONDERFUL book!

Trust me, My child is a WONDERFUL book!!! What a great message (for adults & children) My kiddo's love to read this over & over. And great illustrations-i'd highly recommend this book :-)

Great book!

This is a great book. It caters toward a diverse audience, making for an effective children's book or a cute coffee table reading. Beyond the artful illustrations and prayerful poetry, the background story adds a layer of meaning that transcends most children's literature. I highly recommend it!

Five Stars

Wonderful little book! It encourages me every time I read it.

SarahJoy

Such a sweet story of a mother's love for her child...and a fabulous illustration of The Father's love for His children. A great reminder to always be seeking the Lord's wisdom.

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Title: My Hero, My Ding

Subtitle: A Memoir of a Girl and Her Grandfather

Author: Lisa A. Tortorello

Narrator: Shawna Windom

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-04-11

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

"I awoke in the darkness listening to the sound of a jack hammer. After a few moments, I realized it was me, the jack hammer, my heart. Fear engulfed me and I remained still wondering why my heart was pounding so heavily in my ears. Where was I? The room was dark, and except for the throbbing of my heart, silence ensued.'

Even though they were hundreds of miles apart at the time, the message of her grandfather's death reached her in a dream. My Hero, My Ding tells the poignant story of Lisa and her grandfather and the overwhelming bond they shared. You'll find yourself captivated with love, and find yourself gaining a deeper understanding of life-lessons. Experience the antics that were shared and discover the respect and affection between two ordinary people with an extraordinary connection.

Members Reviews:

Memories are a wonderful gift!

"My Hero, My Ding," by Lisa Tortorello, is a heartwarming story of the author's memories of her time spent with her grandfather. The love they shared can be seen on every page. Lisa captivates the reader from the very beginning of the book. You will find yourself sharing in the emotions with each of her experiences. There will be plenty of times you will find yourself smiling, especially upon finding out Lisa's unique Christmas gift to her beloved Ding. A welcomed surprise was all the memories that came flooding back about my own experiences with my family. Let this book help you rediscover some forgotten memories of your own.

Heartwarming story

My Hero, My Ding is a beautifully written, heartwarming story of a special bond between a girl and her grandfather.

I caught myself smiling so many times while reading this wonderful book. Some of it reminded me of the silly things my grandfather and I used to do.

The author did a great job describing all the nice places she and her family had visited. I felt as if she were sitting right next to me, with a cup of tea or coffee in her hand, smiling while reminiscing about all the silly things her grandfather used to do. My favorite one was the icy window scene, ha-ha! Or, the golf ball / microwave incident.

Although, they did all kinds of silly, childish things, there were lessons to be learned in everything they did. This family spent a lot of time together, enjoying each other's company with good food and jokes.

All the lessons Lisa's grandfather taught her, were filled with fun and love and zero criticism or sarcasm. This is exactly how a grandfather or even a father should be.

The whole book was full of fun and packed with love and care.

I would definitely recommend My Hero, My Ding to everyone. Also, I want to thank the author for sharing such a delightful story.