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Title: Out Came the Sun

Subtitle: Overcoming the Legacy of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide in My Family

Author: Mariel Hemingway

Narrator: Mariel Hemingway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 365 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

A moving, compelling memoir about growing up and escaping the tragic legacy of mental illness, suicide, addiction, and depression in one of America's most famous families: the Hemingways.

She opens her eyes. The room is dark. She hears yelling, smashed plates, and wishes it was all a terrible dream. But it isn't. This is what it was like growing up as a Hemingway. In this deeply moving, searingly honest new memoir, actress and mental health icon Mariel Hemingway shares in candid detail the story of her troubled childhood in a famous family haunted by depression, alcoholism, illness, and suicide. Born just a few months after her grandfather, Ernest Hemingway, shot himself, it was Mariel's mission as a girl to escape the desperate cycle of severe mental health issues that had plagued generations of her family. Surrounded by a family tortured by alcoholism (Mariel's parents), depression (her sister, Margaux), suicide (her grandfather and four other members of her family), schizophrenia (her sister, Muffet), and cancer (her mother), it was all the young Mariel could do to keep her head. In a compassionate voice, she reveals her painful struggle to stay sane as the youngest child in her family, coping with the chaos by becoming obsessive about her food, schedule, and organization.

The twisted legacy of her family has never quite let go of Mariel, but in this memoir she opens up about her claustrophobic marriage, her faltering acting career, and her turning to spiritual healers and charlatans for solace. Mariel has ultimately written a story of triumph about learning to overcome her family's demons and developing love and deep compassion for them. At last she can tell the true story of the tragedies and troubles of the Hemingway family, and she delivers an audiobook that beckons comparisons with Mary Karr and Jeanette Walls.

Members Reviews:

Tragically picturesque and makes no apologies

This book was incredibly insightful into the ecosystem of dysfunction within a family affected by alcoholism--but moreover, mental illness. Having been previously afflicted, Mariel effectively disburses the spectrum of potential lifelong challenges of having been a Hemingway survivor. She is fair and humble in telling her personal story, without the mellow dramatics. In my opinion it would have been okay for her to reveal more in her performance. We never get over losing a sibling-whether it be to suicide or Schizoeffective disorder. My experience is in the latter. True presence is felt throughout the book and she paints an excellent

portrait of herself, her family, and of her world in relation to such dysfunction.

perfect story to read over and over.

What made the experience of listening to Out Came the Sun the most enjoyable?

enjoy reading about recovery from drugs of all sorts, esp. over-eating.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mariell because I feel like her sometimes

Which scene was your favorite?

fighting before wedding

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

addictions

Tough Memories Written Well

Life has been tough for Mariel Hemingway. She witnessed unspeakable things growing up and was able to overcome several disorders triggered by her parent's upbringing.

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Titel: Homestory: Joachim Lottmann

Autor:: Jenni Zylka

Erzähler: Jenni Zylka, Joachim Lottmann

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 56 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-01-15

Herausgeber: WDR

Kategorien: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Gleich sein erster Roman "Mai, Juni, Juli" aus dem Jahre 1987 brachte Joachim Lottmann den Titel "Vater der Popliteratur" ein. Wenn auch erst 2004, als der verschwundene Autor durch ein Kritikerlob in der FAZ sein grandioses Comeback startete. Seitdem hat der 53jährige gebürtige Hamburger bis heute fünf weitere Romane veröffentlicht, bloggt für die taz und kritisiert leidenschaftlich gern andere Autoren. In seinem neuesten Roman "Der Geldkomplex" (2009) beschreibt Lottmann, wie man als Geisterfahrer im Strom der Krise doch noch sein Glück finden kann.

©2009 WDR (P)2014 WDR mediagroup GmbH

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Title: Betrayed: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Struggle to Escape a Cruel Life Defined by Family Honour

Author: Rosie Lewis

Narrator: Geraldine Sharrock

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-15

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In the much-anticipated follow-up to Sunday Times best seller Trapped, foster carer Rosie Lewis tells the heartbreaking true story of Zadie.

When the young teenage girl, thrown out of her home by her strict Muslim family, is discovered hiding on the city streets by the police, it is clear that all is not as it should be.

Taught to believe that Westerners should not be trusted, when Zadie is initially delivered into the experienced hands of foster carer Rosie, she is understandably suspicious of the family around her. Through Rosie's support and understanding, gradually Zadie begins to settle into her new surroundings, but loyalty to her relatives prevents her from confessing the horrifying truth about her troubled past.

When the shocking truth finally emerges, Rosie and her family can hardly believe that Zadie had managed to keep the secret to herself for so long.

Members Reviews:

Captivating, just couldn't stop listening ....

Would you listen to Betrayed: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Struggle to Escape a Cruel Life Defined by Family Honour again? Why?

Yes I would listen to it again

Who was your favorite character and why?

Zadie as her courage inspired me.

What does Geraldine Sharrock bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

loved the accents and the shock in her voice as she described events

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

the moment they found Zadie after the spoons were sewn into her robes.

Betrayed

I really enjoyed this book I was so glad that there are altogether and living the life

emotional but good

I really felt for the characters. it was a heartwrenching story, but well read and capturing.

Very sad that this really happens

I could not stop listening to this book! I cannot believe that women go thorough this :(

Outstanding

This has opened my eyes to the plight of Muslim women around the world. Heart broke again and again. So touching. Thank you

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Title: A Baby's Cry

Author: Cathy Glass

Narrator: Denica Fairman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-15

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

What could cause a mother to believe that giving away her newborn baby is her only option? Cathy Glass is about to find out. From author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged comes a harrowing and moving memoir about tiny Harrison, left in Cathy's care, and the potentially fatal family secret of his beginnings.

When Cathy is first asked to foster one-day old Harrison her only concern is if she will remember how to look after a baby. But upon collecting Harrison from the hospital, Cathy realises she has more to worry than she thought when she discovers that his background is shrouded in secrecy.

She isn't told why Harrison is in foster care and his social worker says only a few are aware of his very existence, and if his whereabouts became known his life, and that of his parents, could be in danger. Cathy tries to put her worries aside as she looks after Harrison, a beautiful baby, who is alert and engaging. Cathy and her children quickly bond with Harrison although they know that, inevitably, he will eventually be adopted.

But when a woman Cathy doesn't know starts appearing in the street outside her house acting suspiciously, Cathy fears for her own family's safety and demands some answers from Harrison's social worker. The social worker tells Cathy a little but what she says is very disturbing . How is this woman connected to Harrison and can she answer the questions that will affect Harrison's whole life?

Members Reviews:

Good story but a bit slow

I really like this narrator and the stories of Cathy Glass. However, I found this one a bit slow. The same story could have been told in half the time. This is a happy story, it is not upsetting as Damaged is.

Excellent

I just finished this book. I have to admit I was surprised at the reason Rehanna felt she had to be so secretive about her baby. I was imagining all sorts of awful things as I read, but when the real reason was revealed, I was taken aback... As always, the narration was excellent! Keep the stories coming!

Cathy Glass is fantastic.

This is a very sweet story that shines light on what a foster carer can do - miracles! If it wasn't for Cathy's support and decision making, this story could've turned out differently. I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter.

Amazing

Inspiring can do attitude. Do moms like this really exist. How great. Can't wait for the rest. Loved it lots

Mind numbly boring.

Could only get half way through this book. First time I even abandoned a book but I could not listen to one more minute.

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Title: Lessons of Hope

Subtitle: How to Fix Our Schools

Author: Joel Klein

Narrator: Peter Berkrot

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-06-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In 2002, New York City's newly elected mayor Michael Bloomberg made a historic announcement: His administration had won control of the city's school system in a first step toward reversing its precipitous decline. In a controversial move, he appointed Joel Klein, an accomplished lawyer from outside the education establishment, to lead this ambitious campaign. Lessons of Hope is Klein's inside account of his eight-year mission of improvement: demanding accountability, eliminating political favoritism, and battling a powerful teachers union that seemed determined to protect a status quo that didn't work for kids. Klein's initiatives resulted in more school choice, higher graduation rates, and improved test scores. The New York City model is now seen as a national standard for meaningful school reform. But the journey was not easy. Klein faced resistance and conflict at every turn.

Critic Reviews:

"Klein presents an honest rundown of the challenges he faced and is very forthright in his portrayals of everyone involved in the process." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

More about Klein than the work

Good read just more about author than the work! It did give great insight about school reform and the challenges.

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Title: Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge

Subtitle: Memories of an American Youngster Growing Up with Chassidic Survivors of the Holocaust

Author: Rabbi Eli Hecht

Narrator: Shlomo Zacks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-14

Publisher: Zacks Audiobook Productions

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

By way of introducing my listeners to a special world, often known only to the orthodox Chassidic Jewish community, I have selected to share my experiences as an eight-year-old American boy.

I am the third of nine children, the oldest boy and named after my deeply Chassidic great-grandfather, Eliyahu. It was thought that in order for me to give honor to his name I should be exposed to the lifestyle he and his family lived.

As a young child I was moved from a modern American orthodox home to my grandparents' home located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. There I met a new type of Jew, Hungarian Jews, refugees from Europe. Many had their children born in "displaced person camps." They had just arrived with their families to New York after a hard-earned escape from the Russian suppression of Hungary in 1957.

While living with my grandparents, called Upa and Uma, I learned how to live and dress in a Chassidic lifestyle. I learned to love my teacher, called Rebbe, and my classmates.

In the 1950s, almost all of my classmates were children of the infamous Auschwitz deportees from Hungary. Most teachers had branded tattooed numbers on their arm, physical reminders of inhuman cruelties.

I remember visiting a family with my Uma, and being told by the mother, "How lucky you are yingela, sonny-boy, that you have a father, a mother, a brother, a sister, uncles, aunts, and even grandparents. The only thing I have left from Germany is this!" She shoved her arm with the blue numbers in front of me.

Other times, my Jewish teacher, a survivor of the camps, would cry in class, thinking of the suffering he and his family had experienced. Many of the school children were from second marriages. Either their father's or mother's first spouse had been killed. It wasn't uncommon for children to have half brothers and sisters who were 10 or 15 years older than they.

Members Reviews:

Mediocre...At Best

There is nothing about the Williamsburg bridge in this novel. More importantly, there is very little learned about Chassidism. Essentially, it is a collection of stories the author tells that, at best, is tangental to his religion. Go elsewhere if you are looking for a book on Chassidism.

A wonderful experience

I had the opportunity to read the new book by Rabbi Eli Hecht Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. It was a wonderful to experience, guided by the author, to read this chronicle, which shows, in a exciting style, the life of the American Chassidic community after the Holocaust, at the same time of the "baby booming" among Americans.

In each chapter of Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge Rabbi Hecht "opens" a window, allowing the reader to visualize a variety of scenarios and individuals that have nourished not only his life, but also ours.

I recommend Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge.

Jorge Weil, MD

Beverly Hills, CA

I am a publisher and author

I enjoyed very much reading Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. I couldn't help empathize with this young boy who is sent away from his parents, siblings and home to live with his grandparents. Through Eli's young eyes, these touching and enlightning stories open a window into the Chassidic life, the holidays, the family values, everyday discipline, and the experience of the Holocaust survivors.

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Title: The Year of Reading Dangerously

Subtitle: How Fifty Great Books Saved My Life

Author: Andy Miller

Narrator: Andy Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 12-09-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 332 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

An editor and writer's vivaciously entertaining, and often moving, memoir a true story that reminds us why we should all make time in our lives for books.

Nearing his fortieth birthday, author and critic Andy Miller realized he's not nearly as well read as he'd like to be. A devout book lover who somehow fell out of the habit of reading, he began to ponder the power of books to change an individual lifeincluding his ownand to define the sort of person he would like to be. Beginning with a copy of Bulgakov's Master and Margarita that he happens to find one day in a bookstore, he embarks on a literary odyssey of mindful reading and wry introspection. From Middlemarch to Anna Karenina to A Confederacy of Dunces, these are books Miller felt he should read; books he'd always wanted to read; books he'd previously started but hadn't finished; and books he'd lied about having read to impress people.

Combining memoir and literary criticism, The Year of Reading Dangerously is Miller's heartfelt, humorous, and honest examination of what it means to be a reader. Passionately believing that books deserve to be read, enjoyed, and debated in the real world, Miller documents his reading experiences and how they resonated in his daily life and ultimately his very sense of self. The result is a witty and insightful journey of discovery and soul-searching that celebrates the abiding miracle of the book and the power of reading.

Critic Reviews:

"Andy Miller writes so well he could make shopping at Sainsburys sound amusing." (The Independent)

"An eye for comic detail worthy of the young Evelyn Waugh." (The Observer)

"Fresh, joyfully uncynical and, above all, very funny." (Time Out)

Members Reviews:

Not a great book, but a good one

The book takes the form of a sort of diary-blog-journal of a year in the life of a middle-aged Englishman from Middle-England. He parodies his own suburban middleness with a lot of wit and engaging humour, poking fun at his rat-trap, 9 to 5, 1.8-children lifestyle and the fact that he no longer has time to pursue his passion, reading books (although he is an editor at a London Publishing Company and had written 2 books before this one, so it isnt as if he is totally disengaged from literature).

In order to remedy this situation (and also to provide the premise for writing this book), he decides to read 50 books that he has either always wanted to read, or feels that he ought to have read. They are all works of fiction. Some of the books are difficult to read, such as Middlemarch, Moby Dick and Of Human Bondage. Others are more popular and accessible, such as The Da Vinci Code, Pride and Prejudice and Absolute Beginners.

The book is definitely interesting from start to finish, and he certainly gives tips about what not to read and a few ideas about books that are worth a try (although, as he is a somewhat eccentric character, I do have some doubts about whether I would enjoy his favourite picks as much as he does). At times, he drifts off on a bit of a tangent and you want him to get back on course, and also, he doesnt review a significant number (half perhaps?) of the books, he just tells you that he read them.

Despite these shortcomings, it's a good entertaining, worthwhile read, excellently narrated by the author himself.

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Title: Love Without Limits

Subtitle: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All

Author: Nick Vujicic, Kanae Vujicic

Narrator: David Franklin, Tara Sands, Nick Vujicic

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-14

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

It Doesnt Take a Perfect Person to Find a Perfect Love

Even though he was born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic created a ridiculously good life. But after dating disappointments and a failed relationship, he reached his mid-20s worried that he would never find a woman to love him and share his life.

Then Nick met Kanae and everything changed. But even with undeniable chemistry, they would have to navigate twists and turns worthy of a romantic comedy before becoming "one" in marriage.

In Love Without Limits, Nick and Kanae tell how they improbably found each other, fell in love, and then fought to overcome skepticism from others about their relationship. Filled with practical insights that will benefit any couple, this inspiring book describes a godly courtship and the early years of the Vujicics marriage and parenting journey.

Above all, Love Without Limits is an inspiring reminder that when Christ is at the center of a relationship--even with serious challenges--true love will triumph.

Despite my optimism about other parts of life, I decided that love in this world had limits after all. Id become convinced that no woman would want to marry such an obviously imperfect man as me...

As a boy growing up in Australia, Nick Vujicic could not understand why God had allowed him to be born without limbs and if He would ever bring a woman into Nicks life.

On the other side of the world, Kanae Miyahara - a girl growing up in Mexico - saw dysfunction sadly separate her family. She wondered if a loving, lasting marriage was even possible.

Later, when Nick realized that God had a purpose for him, his life took on new meaning. But after a long-term relationship ended in heartache, would he ever find someone to marry?

Kanae experienced relationships based on superficial attraction, but she longed to find a mate with strong character and faith - a man who would be a godly husband and father.

When Nick and Kanae met in the most amazing way, they realized that God - the ultimate Matchmaker - had used even their discouraging and painful experiences to prepare them for each other for the love of their life.

Members Reviews:

Great Love Story

I think that the love story between Nick and Kanae is wonderful. The key, however, to a happy, healthy marriage is two people who are emotionally healthy. I think that although Nick has a physical disability, he has the advantage of coming from a good family who have loved him and supported him throughout his life.

I don't agree, however, that if God puts the desire for marriage and family in your heart that means that he will necessarily bring the perfect person to you in his perfect timing. There are plenty of women in the church who desire a husband and family but who never magically receive those things because of lack of men in the church. Also, emotional issues can get in the way of being able to form a healthy relationship. So it's not as simple as God will bring you someone if that's what he wants for your life. We live in a broken world, and even the best marriages have issues and problems.

Still this book is encouraging. I believe that there are men like Nick who still exist in this world.

Love without Limits

I love that they both spoke their own words. No more questions about how the babies come about.

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Title: Growing Up on an Alaskan Homestead

Author: Mel Adkins

Narrator: Daniel David Shapiro

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-14

Publisher: Mel Adkins

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

True Alaskan personal stories about life on the last frontier, and growing up on a homestead six miles from the nearest dirt road, where hunting and fishing was not only a sport but an absolute necessity.

Members Reviews:

Anyone believe this??

I doubt a 1/4 of these stories are true. Shooting while in mid air.... 1000 yard heart shot.. then goes on to say he shoots 40 bullets at a caribou at 200 yards and misses every time! Its comical but is isn't even funny.

great surprise

Would you listen to Growing Up on an Alaskan Homestead again? Why?

We live off grid so this was relatable. Great stories, great narration

What about Daniel David Shapiros performance did you like?

voice and inflection. Drew us in

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Title: The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats

Subtitle: In Stories and Images, the Complete Roster of Inductees

Author: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Narrator: Pete Larkin, Nick Omana, Mark Comstock, Dale Turner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-14

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

A deluxe baseball treasury unlike any other, complete with essays, photos, and player bios from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Everyone dreams of Cooperstown. It's a hallowed name in baseball, for players as well as their fans. It's a house where legends live; it's everything that's great about the game.

Never before has the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum published a complete registry of inductees with plaques, photographs, and extended biographies. In this unique, 75th anniversary edition, hear the stories of every player inducted into the Hall, organized by position. Each section begins with an original essay by a living Hall of Famer who played that position: Hank Aaron, George Brett, Orlando Cepeda, Carlton Fisk, Tommy Lasorda, Joe Morgan, Jim Rice, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, and Robin Yount.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

The Almost Complete Roster of the Hall of Fame

Hearing the stories of those who have been voted into the Hall of Fame, especially those who played before and at the turn of the 20th Century and those who played in the Negro Leagues, gives the game a much grander standing. The introductions of the positions prior to the reading of the biographies in order of the year they were inducted was a nice touch although Orlando Cepeda was harder to understand. It was still nice to have the players read their own biographies.

My one complaint is that while this says it has a complete roster of inductees, it does not include executives, announcers or umpires. I was getting to the end of managers and looking forward to hearing about the umpires and the book ended. These men gave as much to the game as any player, many times much, much more in time and dedication, and they are not included in this book. One of the great things about the Hall of Fame is that is for those who belong regardless of how they got there and only by merit. There is no "Superstars Wing," "Barely Made It Wing," and "Mistaken Entry Wing." They are all Hall of Famers. Not including the executive, announcers and umpires who are members of the Hall of Fame is quite disrespectful to the job they did.

Incredible Treasure

Awesome to hear all of the personal inspirational stories, voices, and funny anecdotes of the greats.

Would definitely recommend it

A perfect book for a baseball fan.

What did you love best about The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats?

I loved the profiles of every member that was inducted prior to the publication of the book.

What other book might you compare The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats to and why?

I listened to no other book that compares to this one.

What about the narratorss performance did you like?

All of the narrators did an excellent job reading.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

My reaction to the book was absolute frustration that more black players are not inducted based on there stats.