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Title: Haystacks Calhoun

Author: Ollie Wilson

Narrator: Michael Soma

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-17

Publisher: Ollie Wilson

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

William "Haystacks" Calhoun is an instantly recognizable name to any wrestling fan. A legend in his own time, Haystacks popularized the country-bumpkin wrestler shtick and used his personality to win big both at the box-office and in the hearts of fans. Behind the overalls though, was a man who as a child had an enormous appetite and few prospects until he discovered the sport that would change his life - professional wrestling.

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Title: I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue

Author: Laura Koerber

Narrator: Kelly Libatique

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-17

Publisher: Who Chains You Books

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

On the far side of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, halfway between the mountains and the ocean, stands the little town of Forks. In that town, in a quiet neighborhood of modest homes and shabby businesses, there remains a dilapidated pink warehouse.

Packed inside that warehouse, living in deplorable conditions, were once over 120 dogs. Some of the dogs were kept in crates piled high on shelves, arranged in rows along the walls, and shoved into corners behind heaps of garbage and urine-saturated straw. Some of the dogs were confined to wire-sided or glassed-in kennels. One was kept in an old horse trailer. Dead ones were stored in a cooler.

In one of the crates was a black dog named Daisy. This is her story.

It is also the story of the rescue of 124 dogs - and one snake - from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary, the only large-scale dog rescue in the US to be carried out with no support from local government. The OAS rescue was an epic narrative that extended over several years and featured small town politics, protests, assault, lawsuits, arrests, and a midnight escape, all played out to a nationwide audience.

Members Reviews:

and so many like her. But more important

For all of us who followed or were involved in the rescue of the OAS dogs, I Once was Lost But Now am Found is a very emotional story, especially at this time of year. Our rescue was trying to retrieve the Gabbs dogs who had been sent to OAS in 2008. As Laura describes, the weeks leading up to Christmas 2013 were ifull of dread and uncertainty, not celebration. When the dogs disappeared into the night, our hearts sunk. Laura captures the cautious celebration that was felt by all rescues when the dogs

arrived on Golden Valley, but the fate of individual dogs was unknown.

I Once was Lost tells the story of a rescue system that failed Daisy, and so many like her. But more important, it tells the story of invividuals that banded together to do the impossible: rescue 124 dogs.

How a few people can make a real difference

I have to admit I skipped ahead to find out the outcome for Daisy, but I was also curious as to what could make one man turn a sanctuary (a safe place for animals) into a living hell. Was it his ego, greed, or mental illness? So I went back through the chapters to see if I could figure it out. It's an interesting read and gives a lot of insight into what prevents people from removing animals from abusive situations. Would highly recommend.

Everyone looking to rehome a pet needs to read this ...

Everyone looking to rehome a pet needs to read this book. No dog should ever be subjected to these conditions or government ignorance again. Well written and factually correct. Thank you Laura.

Can you see them now, Steve?

A tale of redemption for the 124 abused and neglected dogs of the former Olympic Animal Sanctuary. Well-written and heavily researched, the author reveals how the hoarder personality in animal rescue can lead to disastrous consequences for the animals. More importantly, she demonstrates how a small group of animal lovers, through love and perseverance, changed the terrible fate to which the dogs were doomed.

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Title: Thirteen Geese in Flight: One Black Woman's Ascent into Mental Illness

Author: Lisa Eley

Narrator: Natalie Mei

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-17

Publisher: Lisa Eley

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

The last place Lisa Eley expects to be is a despondent patient in a psychiatric hospital on suicide watch fighting for her life. As an African American single parent from northwest Baltimore, Lisa knows knock-down, drawn-out hardships and resilient comebacks very well. She rises above every land mine life sets, detonating each with her quiet will and unyielding determination to defeat every adversity in her path. Faith and fate lead her to a new job with a leading agency, a pivotal success leap she thinks. What happens next will have this mild-mannered, upstanding citizen and worshiping Christian plot murder.

Members Reviews:

I read the book and was able to relate somewhat ...

I read the book and was able to relate somewhat because of working with a narcissist for about 10 years. Someone on my job told me I was abused, but my tellings were only seen as "complaints" and met with a bunch of excuses. It took an injury for God to sit me down and let me know enough was enough. I contacted Lisa and told her I didn't have the same reactions she did, but her book helped me to see that God wanted me to start a new chapter in my life. He used Lisa to give me the courage.

A must read for so many!

Lisa is a classmate and a friend of mine. It sickens me to know all she went through. Many important topics are touched which can affect many levels of individuals: domestic violence, health care, mental illness, management training, workplaces bullying, the role of Human Resources, the failure of government agencies designed to help workers.... This is a book full of valuable information that could prove helpful to many. Lisa, thank you for having the courage to share your story.

This Book is a Must Read!

This is a remarkable true story which reveals the mental and physical effects of the abuse of power through bullying and this strong woman's fight for healing and justice. While justice is still a long time coming, healing will continue to come by the power of God. Telling this story took strength and courage and I applaud Ms. Eley for her efforts to expose bullying in the workplace.

The book is well written. Lisa Eley work life ...

The book is well written. Lisa Eley work life mirrors my own, in so many ways. May God's blessing always be with you Lisa Eley.

Help, Empowerment Hope, Resiliency and Truth

I met Lisa at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival in September and we exchanged our books with each other. I started reading hers immediately, even as I was also an author with a table at this venue. I didn't expect to be spellbound by her story and be sucked in from the first page. Not to mention the way Lisa paints the picture to give the reader the most vivid account of all she experienced. Lisa's story, although horrendous, left me feeling empowered and educated. She shared so much of her pain, but she also shared her lessons learned so that whosoever is going through a workplace bullying situation can avoid the same pitfalls and let downs from management and other systematic failures who did the minimum. She also warns of the bureaucratic nightmare of the OWCP, which is the government agency in charge with workers compensation. Apparently they are just as evil in their dealings as the bully who picks at your soul and spirit until you want to die or kill them. I learned so much and appreciate that Lisa was so open and generous.

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Title: Felt Hopper: Florida

Author: Tyler Nals

Narrator: Andy Harrington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-17

Publisher: Tyler Nals

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

This is an adventure book with a poker theme, not the other way around. This is definitely not a poker strategy book. My goal was to play at every poker room in Florida and turn a profit. I was constantly rushing to the next poker room due to time constraints, which made for some interesting poker decisions, but that's not the point of the book. This book is about adventure, living, meeting new people, and seeing new places. I met some interesting characters along the way, and I have knack for off-the-felt misadventures, which you will read about.

Members Reviews:

Disjointed and Random

Very disjointed and random. Includes sophomoric potty humor. I can't believe this is the same author that wrote Dark Side of the Felt. What a let down.

Tyler, you should go back to playing underground or somewhere more interesting (maybe Vegas) if you want to sell poker "adventure " books. Maybe try playing the WSOP in Vegas next year, and write about your adventures there. Next time please don't tell your readers about every time you used the restroom. Also, what is the point of writing a book where you mostly play in crummy 1/2 games and don't spend enough time at the table to make any money. Of course you lost. You should lose. Why would anyone want to read a book about how to lose.

All that said, I'd like to try your poker strategy books, but I can't find information about your overall results because you write using a pseudonym.

Great book!!

What a great book, I love Tyler's books cause he is very entertaining and informative at the same time! He's brutally honest which is rare, many others I'm sure doctor they're results to look better and hope to sell more books because they look like they never lose. It's refreshing to read a real book that anyone who plays poker can relate too. I would recommend this book to anyone as it was very interesting throughout. Thanks tyler keep them coming and I'm looking forward to his new felt hopper book coming soon! Felt hopper vegas!! YESSS

Heads Up Florida Poker Players

I'm a fan of @TylerNals and his poker books. Felt Hoppers Florida is a must read for all Florida poker players. I thought I was the only player to come the same conclusions as Tyler did in his research. This place is bad beat hell! Tampa Hard Rock is my home court so thanks for the AAA award Tyler! 4 out of 5 stars for a couple of mistakes, but probably only Florida die hard players will pick up on them.

Great source of info on FL casinos.

I enjoyed Tyler's book and almost relived a lot of my experiences with the player types in the SoFL casinos when he was explaining his. I like the simple, streamlined ranking system he has come up with and will definitely take them into account when considering the casinos outside of the SoFL area, but hopefully I'll run a little better.

Great, fun read for poker enthusiasts!

As a fan of poker books in general, this was a great fun read. Made even better by the fact that I've visited most of the poker rooms in the book his experiences brought back lots of memories. A book for poker enthusiasts, I like all his books and this one was great!

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Title: Philmont: 70 Mile Backpacking Expedition

Author: J. Ryan Glenn

Narrator: Thaddeus Walster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: J. R. Glenn

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

You're getting ready to embark upon an adventure through the majestic Rocky Mountains, at Philmont Ranch in New Mexico. As you listen, you will encounter a near-death experience with the wildlife, who comes to camp hungry. You will learn quickly how vulnerable one is against the wilderness. You will become immersed in the trip as if you were there on the backpacking trek yourself.

The story treks through an adventure with a grizzly bear that visited us in the campsite, to blacking out from dehydration. This is a true story of events that happened while backpacking through the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.

Members Reviews:

TOTAL RIP OFF

Very disappointed in the poor writing but mainly the length. This was not a book. More of a magazine article. First time I have truly felt ripped off by Audible!

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Titel: Driving Miss Norma: Sag Ja zum Leben

Autor:: Tim Bauerschmidt, Ramie Liddle

Erzähler: Christian Berkel, Andrea Sawatzki

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-30-17

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Kategorien: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Es ist nie zu spät, das wirklich Wichtige im Leben zu erfahren.

Als bei Miss Norma 2015 im Alter von 90 Jahren Gebärmutterkrebs diagnostiziert wurde, riet man ihr zu einer Operation, zu Bestrahlung und Chemotherapie. Doch Norma - nach sieben Ehejahrzehnten erst frisch verwitwet - dachte nicht daran, ihrem Ende in einem Krankenhausbett entgegen zu dämmern. Sie richtete sich zu ihrer vollen Größe von eineinhalb Metern auf und sagte ihrem Arzt: "Ich bin neunzig Jahre alt, ich gehe auf Reisen!" Sie packte das Nötigste und begab sich zusammen mit drei Vollzeitnomaden - ihrem pensionierten Sohn Tim, seiner Frau Ramie und ihrem Pudel Ringo - in einem zehn Meter langen Wohnmobil auf eine unvergessliche Reise.

Dieses Hörbuch voller Mut, Großzügigkeit und der Weisheit von einundneunzig Lebensjahren erinnert uns daran, wie schön und wertvoll das Leben sein kann und dass es nie zu spät ist für Familie, Freude und Selbsterkenntnis.

Andrea Sawatzki und Christian Berkel lesen Miss Normas Geschichte mit viel Gefühl, aber auch der richtigen Portion Humor.

©2017 Tim Bauernschmidt & Ramie Liddle / Wilhelm Heyne Verlag. Übersetzung von Teja Schwaner und Iris Hansen (P)2017 Random House Audio

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Titre: Comment un voyage et une série de miracles peuvent vous révéler à vous-mêmes (Transfert 33)

Auteur: slate.fr

Narrateur: slate.fr

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 41 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 08-30-17

Éditeur: Slate.fr

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Vous avez toujours rêvé de connaître les péripéties secrètes du couple de vos bruyants voisins, ce qui a transformé la personnalité de votre cousin, la raison pour laquelle votre collègue n'arrive plus à faire confiance à personne. Toutes les deux semaines, Transfert vous raconte une histoire vraie, excitante, prenante, émouvante, et en creux le monde moderne et ceux qui l'habitent. Un podcast de Slate.fr présenté par Charlotte Pudlowski.

Épisode 33 :

Étudiant, Matthieu était passionné d'histoire, et un ami qui partageait sa passion lui assura qu'il ne pouvait vivre sa passion pour l'histoire plus longtemps sans se rendre à Rome, et avoir vu ses ruines. La nuit de leur arrivée, un pied, dans la chambre d'une auberge de jeunesse, va transformer Matthieu.

©2016 slate.fr (P)2016 slate.fr

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Title: A Mighty Boy

Subtitle: A Mother's Journey Through Grief

Author: Sarah Pullen

Narrator: Antonia Beamish

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

What would you do if a stranger told you your son was going to die?

Silas is 10 years old when the headaches start. When the diagnosis arrives, his parents are told they have until Christmas...maybe. And so begins Sarah Pullen's battle to save her son, against doubting doctors and insurmountable odds. This story about love and loss traces her family's journey from that first day at the hospital, battling a tumour they named Bob, through Silas' death and beyond.

This profoundly moving and honest account shows that it is possible to find the strength for a journey that no mother should ever go on; that it is possible to find a new way to live, even when death is knocking on the door. It is about confronting grief - raw, ugly, incomprehensible grief. It is a book about wrapping a small boy in love but still letting him get grubby knees. It is about learning to savour every moment of the here and now, yet also learning to let go.

At its heart, A Mighty Boy is a story of the love between a mother and a son. It is a book about seizing the moment and somehow managing to survive the death of a child. But most of all it is a book about a small, mighty, smiling boy.

Members Reviews:

This is 100% reality

I had to sit with my feelings after listening to this book because I experienced much the same story with my son, who also passed away.

This story is real, and raw. There is nothing fluffy about it.

I bought this book because I so badly needed to hear about the experience I had with what happens after the child suffers and dies. It validated all that I felt when I was trying to muddle through life with children who still needed me. And who were also in great pain.

I needed to hear that I wasn't the only one who heard the 'blanket' statements and fumbling words of the well-meaning. That I expected much more than they were capable of saying or doing after my son died instead of having the courage to appreciate that they were doing the best they could do with no knowledge of how to help. How to comfort me when I could not be comforted. All of those things that happen afterward. I am so relieved now, and strangely-comforted.

I can't even find the proper words to convey my thanks and appreciation for this story. (I'm obviously not capable of knowing the right words as I have no knowledge on the 'right' words without sounding like a 'blanket' statement). I forgive myself for that. (Smile)

A truly mighty boy.

This was an incredible book to finish 2017 with. After a number of mediocre reads this year, I laughed and I cried along with Sarah Pullen and her family, as her beautiful, vivacious son, Silas, battled with an aggressive brain tumour. Sadly, after battling 'Bob' for nearly two years, he eventually lost the fight, leaving the family devastated, and struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives.

One thing that struck me in the early chapters was the comment that the survival rate for cancer patients is greatly enhanced by being proactive; by researching and pushing for the newest, most up-to-date treatments available. Sarah fought for her son with everything she had, finding alternative treatments and symbiotic drug combinations, even putting him on a form of cannabis for a while.

She also discusses whether a child should be told that s/he is dying.

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Title: Summary of Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air: Key Takeaways & Analysis

Author: Sumoreads

Narrator: Melissa Disney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-17

Publisher: Sumoreads

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Please note: This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book.

When Breath Becomes Air is a detailed and personal account of Paul Kalanithi's struggle with stage IV metastatic cancer and his quest to find meaning in the chaos and tragedies of life.

This SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to When Breath Becomes Air to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!

What does this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis Include?

Original Book Summary Overview

In this New York Times best seller, Paul Kalanithi opens himself up to the world to reveal an idealistic young man obsessed with human meaning and death and haunted by the very thing he seeks. When Breath Becomes Air is an account of his life that is as illuminating as it is heart-wrenching, as passionate as it is invasive.

Before you buy: The purpose of this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis is to help you decide if it's worth the time, money, and effort listening to the original book (if you haven't already). FastReads has pulled out the essence - but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, When Breath Becomes Air.

Members Reviews:

Enlightening

As someone who struggles with anxiety, the taut discipline of a physician confronting stark realities rather than worrying over vague possibilities resonated and reaffirmed a more stoic approach to life. Moving.

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Title: The Last Great Ride

Author: Brandon Tartikoff, Charles Leerhsen

Narrator: Brandon Tartikoff

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-31-17

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In 1980, at the age of 31, Brandon Tartikoff became president of NBC Entertainment; he was the youngest person ever to hold such a position. When he left NBC in 1991, he had held the job longer than anyone and NBC had attained a streak of dominance never equaled, after finishing first in the Nielsen ratings 68 weeks in a row.

In The Last Great Ride, Mr. Tartikoff chronicles television history in this insightful and sometimes hilarious account of what goes into the job of providing viewers with 24-hour-a-day programming. Sadly, Mr. Tartikoff passed away in 1997 at the age of 48 after suffering complications from treatment for Hodgkin's disease. In the words of his longtime friend and NBC colleague Dick Ebersol, ''At the last great moment when network television was a communal experience for America, Brandon was the one in charge of delivering the programs that created that experience.''

Members Reviews:

Book is in excellent condition and actually is autographed as promised

Book is in excellent condition and actually is autographed as promised! Wish they had another available for me to gift.

For those who watched tv in the 80s...

This book tells of Mr. Tartikoff's dealings with a struggling network soon to be number 1! His tales of triumphs & failures (anyone remember "Pink Lady"?) are shows of honesty & how the biz works. Anyone who enjoyed 80s television has this man to thank. Find out more by reading all about the ins & outs of 80s tv right here! A must read!

Tartikoff

I wanted to read this book. It seemed interesting. I love biographies. I saw it on Amazon.com and decided to get it. I was impressed by the prompt service and the great condition of this book. 17 years. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

Remembering the Golden Age of Television Fondly!

When Brandon Tartikoff headed the NBC network, it began in last place but ended in first thanks to him. Unlike other network presidents, Tartikoff seemed to know the pulse of the viewing audience better than anybody else before or since. Under his leadership, he brought "The Cosby Show" which is still very popular in syndication. Of course, there are misses and failures than there are success stories. He has a few to mention.

Under him, he was like a father figure to the network which was heavily diversified then. You had a better balance of traditional audience sitcoms like "Cosby Show," "Golden Girls," "Cheers," and "Family Ties" among them. Tartikoff almost declined Michael Landon's show, "Highway to Heaven" about an angel on earth. Well, the show ran for six years and it wasn't the critics or producers who influenced that decision. It was when was at his parents for Passover and his father-in-law was watching it. The same went for the Cosby Show thanks to a sleepless daughter. He caught Bill Cosby performing on the Tonight Show talking about family life.

There are some good stories in here. I think all students of television studies or aspiring producers and network executives should read his book. Brandon might come across as arrogant at times but he wasn't in actuality. He knew what the audiences wanted and he delivered whether well or not.

I don't think he would be happy now with his network or any of them and that's the downside of the entertainment business.