Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/789532 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Into my Hands: A Midwife’s Memoir Author: Catherine Rae Shields Narrator: Catherine Rae Shields Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 32 minutes Release date: May 29, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 'Into My Hands' is an intimate and inspiring memoir that delves into the life of a passionate midwife, tracing her path from childhood to her fulfilling career in midwifery. This poignant narrative was born from a transformative moment in the author's early twenties, following a traumatic birth experience with her own daughter. It was then that she resolved to put an end to birth trauma and dedicate her life to supporting women during the sacred journey of childbirth. With a background as a labor and delivery nurse and a nurse-midwife, she embarked on a remarkable journey to achieve her mission. In her role, she went above and beyond to provide comfort, aid, and unwavering reassurance to mothers in their birthing moments. 'Into My Hands' is not only a personal account but also a tribute to the countless mothers she had the privilege to work with, as they generously share their own unique birth stories. This memoir beautifully captures the profound impact of having a midwife's skilled and caring hands present during childbirth. It's a testament to the strength, resilience, and the incredible bond that forms between midwives and the women they serve. Through this book, readers will gain a deep appreciation for the transformative power of compassionate care during one of life's most extraordinary experiences.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/790237 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Sündenmädchen: Die Chroniken einer Schlampe Author: Jette Jansen Narrator: Pirjo Katinka Arregger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 29, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Ich war kein unschuldiges Mädchen. Meine Unschuld war mir schon vor langer Zeit unfreiwillig genommen worden. Vielmehr war ich das, was die Gesellschaft in mir sah: eine Schlampe. Ich war ein Sündenmädchen durch und durch. Wie Rotkäppchen: Vom Wege abgekommen, ließ ich mich mit lüsternen Wölfen ein. Der damals achtunddreißigjährige Henri war einer davon. Er gierte nach Frischfleisch und zahlte gut dafür. Vor seiner Kamera posierte ich nackt und verkaufte meine Freundinnen wie Ware an ihn. Je jünger sie waren, desto höher fiel meine Prämie aus. Auch jetzt, fast zwanzig Jahre später, ist mein Leben noch komplett aus den Fugen geraten. Dabei habe ich es doch so sehr versucht, eine gute Mutter und anständige Frau zu sein. Alles hat man mir genommen. Fast alles. Was bleibt, ist der Humor. Und Baumwollschlüpfer in Übergröße. 'Eine Lebensgeschichte zwischen Missbrauch, Lust und Drogen, in einer Gesellschaft, die Menschen ausgrenzt. Und die trotzdem Mut machen will.' Hans Peter Roentgen, Literaturcoach, Lektor und Autor

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785196 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bear With Me, Amma: Memoirs of M.T. Vasudevan Nair Author: M.T. Vasudevan Nair Narrator: Jeremy Francis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 28, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: MT, as he is popularly known, is one of the most illustrious writers and film-makers from modern Kerala. His life’s work has won him the Jnanpith Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award, the National Film Award and the Padma Bhushan, among others. MT grew up in the village of Kudallur in Kerala and his writings constantly evoke the landscape of the years he spent there. Many of the characters in his stories are based on people who lived in this region and the stories themselves often retell incidents that happened there.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785648 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Gedankengewitter: Inmitten meines Depressionstornados Author: Andy Feind Narrator: Andy Feind Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 20, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: »Eine Depression ist wie jeder von uns: Einzigartig.« Andy Feind ist depressiv. Und das auch noch chronisch. Was mit sechzehn Jahren durch einen Schicksalsschlag beginnt, zieht sich wie ein dunkler Faden durch sein Leben. Zweifel, Rückzugstendenzen, Selbsthass, Verluste und Suizidgedanken begleiten ihn auf Schritt und Tritt - sofern er überhaupt das Haus verlässt. Bereits 2009 beginnt er mit dem Manuskript von »Gedankengewitter« und legt es aufgrund der Depression nach dreizehn Seiten in die Schublade. Sieben Jahre später beschließt er, das angestaubte Manuskript hervorzuholen, dieses Buch zu vollenden und dem »schwarzen Hund« endlich zu zeigen, wo es lang geht. Mit schonungsloser Ehrlichkeit, erschreckenden Tatsachen und gelegentlichem Augenzwinkern widmet Andy Feind sich einer Erkrankung, die jederzeit wieder aufflackern kann.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/784732 to listen full audiobooks. Title: ANKRBOY Author: Mark Pettit Narrator: Jon Vertullo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: May 14, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A young, closeted TV news anchorman tries to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Based on the true-life story of three-time Emmy® award winning anchorman and best-selling author turned actor, Mark Pettit. Three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and two-time best-selling author turned actor Mark Pettit pulls back the curtain on his fascinating life and career. In his new, heart-wrenching memoir, ANKRBOY, Pettit reveals what it was like growing up as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Mark's first book, A Need to Kill, has sold more than 125,000 copies around the world. ANKRBOY went to #1 on Amazon within a week of its release.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/784730 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Wrong Calamity: A Memoir Author: Marsha Jacobson Narrator: Marsha Jacobson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: May 14, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: An intimate and compellingly honest memoir of a woman coming into her own after profound pain and grief. Grappling with neglect, eating disorders, domestic violence, single parenthood, and the contagiousness of trauma, The Wrong Calamity is a powerful story of calamity, discovery, and triumph. Marsha, a freshman lacking self-confidence, falls prey to a controlling man at college. Afraid to say no, she agrees to marry him and move to Japan, where she unexpectedly gets a job at Mattel Toys. As she becomes successful, her husband becomes more abusive. Back in America, she and their two toddlers escape from him in a dramatic police chase. Determined to succeed, she earns a Harvard MBA and builds a career, all while raising her girls and fending off her vengeful ex-husband. Later, she marries a former colleague. Their marriage is joyful—until his buried past reveals itself and shatters their marriage, her career, and many close relationships. With brave honesty, Marsha gives voice to the lived experience of grief and shares her insights on how she became resilient, rediscovered herself, and now has a happy, fulfilling life. The Wrong Calamity is a compelling and inspiring memoir.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/780798 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Beauty in the Escape Author: Lena Nguyen Narrator: Natalie Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 19 minutes Release date: April 26, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hailing from a small village in the beautiful land of Vietnam, young Lena enjoys living out her simple existence. Her world revolves around her grandma, siblings, school, and all her village friends, until one day, when a detonating bomb announced the beginning of a devastation that would go down in history—The Vietnam War. Having never known her father and being estranged from her mother, who resides in the US with her American husband, she soon finds herself fighting the treacherous waters of the sea in a small boat, seeking refuge from the war with a daunting task glowering down at her—starting a new life in a foreign land, under the care of her estranged mother no less. Lena recounts all her doubts, insecurities, and challenges, including her near brush-ins with death itself in this book, hoping to motivate others through her story of sheer grit and determination to survive all odds and build a better life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/780784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: ENDURE: The Anatomy of Resilience: The Memoir of Jeremy “J.R.” Robinson Author: Jeremy J.R. Robinson Narrator: Jeremy J.R. Robinson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 22, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Author, Entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of the JR Law Group, Jeremy 'J.R.' Robinson details his extraordinary journey as he navigated a tough childhood in Louisiana to become the esteemed veteran and lawyer that he is today. J.R. pulls no punches as he speaks about his complicated relationship with his mother, tackling race and societal issues, and incarceration. Endure, reveals important life lessons that people of all walks of life can relate to and illustrates the importance of endurance when faced with challenges. His resilience and honest reflections inspire listeners to embrace their strength in adversity.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/780776 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Crooks and Spies I've Known Author: Keith R. Laws Narrator: Steve Knupp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 56 minutes Release date: April 15, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 'Crooks And Spies I’ve Known' is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin Wilson. The narrative unfolds with gripping tales of daring escapes. It sheds light on the underbelly of the criminal world, providing readers with a firsthand account of the author's encounters with some of the most infamous characters of our time. Laws doesn't just stop at sharing his escapades; he delves into the intricacies of bank robberies, offering true, detailed stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the book unveils lesser-known spy information, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this captivating memoir. 'Crooks And Spies I’ve Known' is an extraordinary journey through a life marked by danger, deception, and the resilience of a man who lived on the fringes of society.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/782496 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Drug Hell Author: Kimmo Harjula, Paul Murphy Narrator: George Weightman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 15, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The book 'Drug Hell' is a true story of the former drug addict, and criminal, Kimmo Harjula. His hell began when he was only seven years old. His parents were alcoholics, and he was continually beaten and sexually assaulted throughout his childhood. To survive, he began to sniff glue, smoke hash and drinking alcohol. His life became a crazy mess, filled with drugs and serious crime, which lasted for over thirty years. He was placed in forty-six foster homes before the age of eighteen and spent fourteen years in prison. He finally found a way out of his misery through therapy, and today, he is completely drug-free and works as a therapist to help other abuses become free of addiction.