Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Women

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719308 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Catherine Cookson: The True Story of the Life & Time of the Great Author Author: Liam Dale Narrator: Liam Dale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 42 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Interested in Catherine Cookson, the renowned author, but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for a concise, hourly history tour of her life. Catherine Cookson's name conjures images of a bygone era, as she masterfully depicted her North East England upbringing in her literary works. Often labeled a romantic novelist, her stories offer unique insights into Tyneside life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transcending traditional love tales. Set against the industrial backdrop of South Shields' Dockyards, Coal Mines, and Northern factories, Cookson's resilient heroines defy poverty's grip. Characters like Kate Hannigan, Tilly Trotter, and Hannah Boyle inspire hope amid adversity that drove others to early graves or perilous paths. Cookson's heroines, strong and determined, often find love with heroic figures from different walks of life, contributing to her romantic reputation and unmatched book sales. Yet, fact sometimes outshines fiction. Explore Catherine Cookson's life: - Her birth, family, and challenging childhood - The Industrial Revolution's impact, alcoholism, and changing landscapes - Interwar years, workhouses, and her departure from the North East - World War II, her love story, miscarriages, and battles with depression - Characters like Kate Hannigan, The Fifteen Streets, and her relationship with her mother - Catherine Marchant, her return to the North East, and lasting legacy Unearth the captivating life and times of Catherine Cookson in this condensed historical journey.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719317 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brontës - The True Story of the Life & Time of the Great Authors Author: Liam Dale Narrator: Liam Dale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 43 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Interested in delving into the lives of the Brontë Sisters but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of their extraordinary lives. The Brontë Sisters stand tall as one of literature's most illustrious families. Their timeless classics, including "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights," continue to define English Literature. These novels grace bookstores, libraries, and digital platforms, captivating readers' hearts and minds. Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë, along with their brother Branwell and father Patrick, left an indelible mark with their passionate narratives and soul-stirring poetry. Explore: - Patrick and Maria Brontë, and the birth of the Brontë siblings - The Brontës' relocation to Haworth, early losses, and education - Homesickness, the moors, and their governess roles - The creation of "Wuthering Heights" and "Agnes Grey," accompanied by Branwell's passing - Ongoing family hardships and the Brontës' rising renown - Charlotte's journey, her demise, and the enduring Brontë legacy

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719315 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Marie Antoinette: The True Story of the Life & Time of the Infamous Queen of France Author: Liam Dale Narrator: Liam Dale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 49 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Women in history, often queens born or married into power, have diverse narratives. Marie Antoinette, the renowned Queen of France, is a prominent figure who faced both admiration and criticism. Marie Antoinette is typically associated with luxury at Versailles while her subjects endured hardship, epitomized by the phrase "Let them eat cake." However, a deeper look reveals a complex story. In today's world, public figures, including royalty and politicians, endure media scrutiny and varying public opinions. Similarly, Marie Antoinette faced challenges in her time, which ultimately marred her historical reputation. Yet, contemporary historians are reevaluating her legacy, offering alternative perspectives. Discover: - Her life from beginning to end - Insights into her royal lineage - Factors influencing the French Revolution - The grandeur of Versailles - The intriguing diamond necklace affair - Marie Antoinette's final words before the guillotine - Her resting place

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741394 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Common Yet Uncommon: 14 Memorable Stories from Daily Life Author: Sudha Murty Narrator: Pallavi Bharti Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 18 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Meet these people: Bundle Bindu, so named because he likes his truth with a little embellishment, Jayant the shopkeeper who doesn't make any profit, and Lunchbox Nalini, Sudha Murty herself, who brings her empty lunchbox-to be filled with food-wherever she goes!Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, Common Yet Uncommon is a heartwarming picture of everyday life and the foibles and quirks of ordinary people. In the fourteen tales that make up the collection, Sudha Murty delves into memories of childhood, life in her hometown and the people she's crossed paths with. These and the other characters who populate the pages of this book do not possess wealth or fame. They are unpolished and outspoken, transparent and magnanimous.Their stories are tales of unvarnished humans, with faults and big hearts.Testament to the unique parlance of a small town, Common Yet Uncommon speaks a universal language of what it means to be human.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716469 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [French] - J'étais sa petite prisonnière Author: Jane Elliott Narrator: Laurence Wajntreter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25 minutes Release date: December 4, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Une enfance volée, une vie brisée : Un témoignage qui a bouleversé le monde entier. Jane n'a que 4 ans quand son cauchemar débute. Son beau-père, un homme violent et terrifiant, commence à abuser d'elle. Viols, coups et sadisme psychologique deviennent le quotidien de la fillette. Elle grandit en restant prisonnière d'une véritable maison des horreurs. Dans le voisinage, tout le monde sait ce qui se passe, mais personne ne dit rien, par lâcheté et par peur. Pour Jane, le cauchemar va durer 17 ans. Jusqu'au jour où elle trouve le courage de s'enfuir. Et de se rendre à la police pour dénoncer son bourreau. C'est alors seulement que, pour Jane, la vie va vraiment commencer.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735762 to listen full audiobooks. Title: That's What She Said: From the Stage to the Page, Vol. 1 Author: Arlene Hosea, Karyl Wackerlin, Heidi Cordes, Jennifer Hays Schottland, Leslie Marinelli, Genevieve Pilon, Jan Colarusso Seeley, Lana Branch, Amy Armstrong, Mary English Enright, Gianina Baker, Casey Wakefield, Uma Kailasam, Jill Pyrz, Kerry Rossow, Jenett Narrator: The Authors Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 15 minutes Release date: December 4, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: This book is a celebration of women's stories, and hopefully the first of many. What started as a one-night event in Champaign-Urbana, IL, has grown into annual storytelling events in multiple cities, showcasing dozens of remarkable women who shape their communities. As we celebrate the first ten years of 'That's What She Said,' we wanted to take a moment to look back on all the voices raised, the stories shared, the lives impacted. We wanted to get these stories out to even more women who can benefit from them. That's What She Said: From the Stage to the Page, Vol. 1 features stories by 16 women, developed originally for a live storytelling performance. These women were invited back to share their stories in our first ever published collection by the She Said Press. Each story is read by the author, allowing the listener to experience their unique voice and their powerful, yet relatable journey. These are real women sharing their extraordinatory stories.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/731587 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Reinas de leyenda: Catalina de Aragón, Isabel I de Inglaterra, Carlota de México, Catalina la Grande y la Emperatriz Cixí Author: Cristina Morató Narrator: Charo Soria Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 20 hours 13 minutes Release date: November 30, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Tras el éxito de Reinas malditas, regresa Cristina Morató con las fascinantes vidas de cinco reinas que dejaron su huella en la Historia. Los retratos oficiales que muestran a las reinas ataviadas con suntuosos vestidos y cubiertas de joyas ocultan unas vidas marcadas por las desdichas y las tragedias personales. Algunas de ellas se encontraban lejos del trono al nacer, pero consiguieron ceñir la corona por derecho propio y no por matrimonio. Isabel I de Inglaterra, hija de Ana Bolena, pasó de ser una princesa bastarda a dar nombre al glorioso siglo en que reinó; Catalina la Grande no dudó en ponerse al frente de un ejército para derrocar a su esposo y dirigir con mano firme el imperio ruso, mientras que la emperatriz Cixí entró en la Ciudad Prohibida como concubina y gobernó China oculta tras una cortina de seda. Hubo también reinas marcadas por la fatalidad que sobrevivieron en un mundo de intrigas: Catalina de Aragón, hija de los Reyes Católicos y primera esposa de Enrique VIII, fue una de las soberanas más amadas de Inglaterra. O la infeliz Carlota de México, una joven y culta princesa belga que se convirtió en emperatriz de México y perdió la razón tras el asesinato de su esposo, Maximiliano de Habsburgo. Déspotas, libertinas, desalmadas, arpías, locas... son solo algunos de los adjetivos que engrosaron la leyenda negra de estas cinco soberanas. Cristina Morató da voz en este libro a las mujeres de carne y hueso que alcanzaron el poder en un mundo de hombres gracias a su inteligencia, valor y fortaleza y nos descubre que los mejores reyes fueron reinas.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/714420 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Final Year of Anne Boleyn Author: Natalie Grueninger Narrator: Polly Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 9 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: There are few women in English history more famous or controversial than Queen Anne Boleyn. In this vivid and engaging account of the triumphant and harrowing final year of Queen Anne Boleyn's life, the author reveals a very human portrait of a brilliant, passionate, and complex woman. The last year of Anne's life contained both joy and heartbreak. This telling period bore witness to one of the longest and most politically significant progresses of Henry VIII's reign, improved relations between the royal couple, and Anne's longed-for pregnancy. With the dawning of the new year, the pendulum swung. In late January 1536, Anne received news that her husband had been thrown from his horse in his tiltyard at Greenwich. Just days later, tragedy struck. As the body of Anne's predecessor, Katherine of Aragon, was being prepared for burial, Anne miscarried her son. The promise of a new beginning dashed, the months that followed were a roller coaster of anguish and hope, marked by betrayal, brutality, and rumor. What began with so much promise, ended in silent dignity, amid a whirlwind of scandal, on a scaffold at the Tower of London. Through close examination of these intriguing events considered in their social and historical context, listeners will gain a fresh perspective into the life and death of the woman behind the tantalizing tale.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/705479 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her Author: Robin Gerber Narrator: Karen Gundersen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 29 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: “Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —Time Barbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, Barbie and Ruth is a must read for anyone who ever owned a Barbie doll. This is the entwined tale of two exceptional women. One was a voluptuous eleven-inch-tall beauty who debuted at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and quickly became the treasure of 9 out of 10 American girls and their counterparts in 150 countries. She went on to compete as an Olympic athlete, serve as an air force pilot, work as a boutique owner, run as a presidential candidate, and ignite a cultural firestorm. The other was Ruth Handler, the tenth child of Polish Jewish immigrants. A brilliant, creative, ruthless, and passionately competitive visionary, Ruth was a mother and wife who wanted it all—a masterful entrepreneur who, together with her curvaceous plastic creation, changed American business and culture forever. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/714416 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 9 Lives by 35: An Olympic Gymnast's Inspiring Story of Reinvention Author: Mary Sanders Narrator: Mary Sanders Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 50 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Olympic gymnast and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Mary Sanders shares her incredible story of dedication and personal sacrifice that led to success and reinvention. Mary Sanders was handed an Olympic dream by her father from the moment she was born. Determined to follow in his footsteps, the young gymnast struggled through training setbacks, financial hardships, and personal rivalries, under a cloud of grief, to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. But that achievement was only the beginning for a woman determined to reinvent herself and consistently raise her own standards for success. In this revealing memoir, Mary recounts her journey from Olympian to Cirque du Soleil acrobat to entertainment executive working for Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec while balancing life at home with two children. Through it all, no matter what obstacles are thrown in her path, Mary pushes forward, leaning on her faith, her family, and her enduring optimism to support her in each of her nine lives so far.