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Having grown up in the 80's I was intrigued by this book by my former Teen Beat crush but went in not expecting much. I LOVED this book. Rob Lowe's narration following his career from his childhood through the video scandal to the West Wing has renewed my crush all over again and really put that sex video scandal in perspective. If it had happened now it would've restarted his career not stalled it!

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Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)

By Rob Lowe

Narrated By Rob Lowe

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(2446)
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(1797)
Story
(1789)

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"

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"Great story; Tiresome narration"

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Great story but the narration gets irritating after a while. Constant "drunk Keith" with the faux English accent wasn't really necessary. Poor creative choice.
Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood

"good listen"

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Very interesting listen and well worth the time. She was always a favorite of mine and I knew very little about her life.
Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes

"excellent detail but"

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I've read a lot of books on Howard Hughes and this one is an excellent read. Only problem I had was that the narrator seems to have a slight speech problem and it was a little irritating over the many hours of listening.
Warren Beatty: A Private Man

"slow, dry read"

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Spent 2 credits on this purchase and I'm just about finished listening. Interesting person (Beatty) but the narration is flat and makes the same points over and over again. I'm 14 hours into the book and he's just finished Bonnie & Clyde. Well researched with tons of detail but the pace is s-l-o-w.

"Good memoir of a Father and Son"

2 of 2 helpful votes

One of my secret pleasures is the celebrity biography, and here we get two for the price of one. I've been a Martin Sheen fan from "The Final Countdown" when I was eleven to the President Bartlett on "The West Wing". Since I was a teenager in the eighties, I'm very familiar with the work of Emilio Estevez. I was impressed at how self-aware these guys are, and their love for each other is obviously strong. I've seen a lot of criticism about the spiritual aspects (or not) of the book, but that's really not a big part of it. It's mostly a (surprisingly earnest) memoir by two actors about their careers and growing as father and son.

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Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 5 mins)

By Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Hope Edelman

Narrated By Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(199)
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(173)
Story
(177)

In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters—and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different—they narrate stories spanning more than 50 years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.
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4.8 (137 ratings)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Volume 1: The War of the Ring

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- J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Volume 1: The War of the Ring

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 28 mins)

By J.R.R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Overall
(137)
Performance
(63)
Story
(64)

The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragon, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.
Catherine says: "Inglis sounds like Tolkien!"
4.8 (133 ratings)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Volume 1: The Treason of Isengard

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- J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Volume 1: The Treason of Isengard

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 23 mins)

By J.R.R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Overall
(133)
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(68)
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(68)

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin, alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Catherine says: "third book of the series"
4.8 (83 ratings)

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SmartPass Plus Audio Education Study Guide to Hamlet (Dramatised, Commentary Options)

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- William Shakespeare , Simon Potter
SmartPass Plus Audio Education Study Guide to Hamlet (Dramatised, Commentary Options)

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 9 mins)

By William Shakespeare, Simon Potter

Narrated By Joan Walker, Stephen Elder, Paul Clayton

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(83)
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(54)
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(54)

The multi award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Universally accepted as Shakespeare's finest play, we peel back the layers of Hamlet to discover how and why it deserves such a place of honour in world literature.
Jane says: "Great introduction to Hamlet"
4.8 (24 ratings)

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The Daily Adventures of Mixerman

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- Mixerman
The Daily Adventures of Mixerman

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 47 mins)

By Mixerman

Narrated By Mixerman

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(24)
Performance
(22)
Story
(22)

Mixerman is a recording engineer working with a famous producer on the debut album of an unknown band with a giant recording budget. Mixerman is supposed to be writing about recording techniques, but somehow, through that prism, he has hit upon a gripping story. Like all great narratives, Mixerman's diary has many anti-heroes for whom we, the readers, can have nothing but contempt. The band consists of the four most dislikable human beings you can imagine.
Armonioso says: "Thrilling and funny"
4.8 (10 ratings)

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Eclipse: Twilight Series, Book 3: The Twilight Saga, Book 3

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- Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse: Twilight Series, Book 3: The Twilight Saga, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 26 mins)

By Stephenie Meyer

Narrated By Ilyana Kadushin

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(10)
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(3)
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As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?
4.4 (2446 ratings)

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Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

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- Rob Lowe
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)

By Rob Lowe

Narrated By Rob Lowe

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2446)
Performance
(1797)
Story
(1789)

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"
4.4 (1658 ratings)

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

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- Stieg Larsson
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 50 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Saul Reichlin

Overall
(1658)
Performance
(721)
Story
(735)

Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering. Her body was never found, yet her uncle is convinced it was murder - and that the killer is a member of his own family. He employs journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the tattooed, truculent computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate. When the pair link Harriet's disappearance to a number of grotesque murders from forty years ago, they begin to unravel a dark and appalling family history.
Joe says: "worthwhile"
4.5 (1188 ratings)

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The Girl Who Played with Fire

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- Stieg Larsson
The Girl Who Played with Fire

UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 49 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Saul Reichlin

Overall
(1188)
Performance
(526)
Story
(525)

Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. Two Millennium journalists are murdered and Salander's fingerprints are on the weapon. Her history of unpredictable behaviour makes her the official suspect, but no-one can find her. Salander may be an expert at staying out of sight, but she also has ways of tracking down her most elusive enemies.
Joe says: "Excellent"
4.4 (756 ratings)

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Open: An Autobiography

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- Andre Agassi
Open: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 4 mins)

By Andre Agassi

Narrated By Erik Davies

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Overall
(756)
Performance
(275)
Story
(276)

From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi brings a near-photographic memory to every pivotal match and every relationship. Never before has the inner game of tennis and the outer game of fame been so precisely limned.
Patrick says: "Just an Incredible Story!"
4.6 (587 ratings)

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The Help

UNABRIDGED
- Kathryn Stockett
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 6 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

Overall
(587)
Performance
(426)
Story
(427)

Jackson, Mississippi, 1962. Aibileen is a black maid raising her 17th white child. Minny, Aibileen's best friend, is the sassiest woman in Mississippi: a wonderful cook with a gossip's tongue. Graduate Skeeter returns from college with ambitions, but her mother will not be happy until she's married. Although world's apart, Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny's lives converge over a clandestine project that will change the town of Jackson forever.
paul says: "Skeptical at 1st, Enjoyed every moment"
4.3 (569 ratings)

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Stein on Writing: A Master Editor Shares His Craft, Techniques, and Strategies

UNABRIDGED
- Sol Stein
Stein on Writing: A Master Editor Shares His Craft, Techniques, and Strategies

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 16 mins)

By Sol Stein

Narrated By Christopher Lane

Overall
(569)
Performance
(240)
Story
(228)

Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."
ddsharper says: "Excellent Content and Listen"
4.3 (464 ratings)

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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting

ABRIDGED
- Robert McKee
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 12 mins)

By Robert McKee

Narrated By Robert McKee

Overall
(464)
Performance
(126)
Story
(129)

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese, and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives, and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience.
Justin says: "Excellent"

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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

UNABRIDGED
- Mindy Kaling
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 37 mins)

By Mindy Kaling

Narrated By Mindy Kaling, Michael Schur

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(1184)
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(1084)
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(1088)

Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”
Lisa says: "If you like Mindy, you'll enjoy this listen."
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Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

UNABRIDGED
- Phil Robertson
Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 57 mins)

By Phil Robertson

Narrated By Al Robertson, Phil Robertson

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Overall
(57)
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(56)
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(55)

This no-holds-barred autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty star, from early childhood through the founding of a family business. Life was always getting in the way of Phil Robertson’s passion for duck hunting. An NFL-bound quarterback, Phil made his mark on Louisiana Tech University in the 1960s by playing football and completing his college career with a master’s degree in English. But Phil’s eyes were not always on the books or the ball; they were usually looking to the sky....
Chris says: "Good things happen to good people"
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Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies

UNABRIDGED
- Stephen Schochet
Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 13 mins)

By Stephen Schochet

Narrated By Chaz Allen

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(2)
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(1)
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(2)

Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies by Stephen Schochet contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast of icons including John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn and many others both past and contemporary.
Sean says: "A 5 hour issue of People magazine"
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Keep It Pithy: Useful Observations in a Tough World

UNABRIDGED
- Bill O'Reilly
Keep It Pithy: Useful Observations in a Tough World

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 46 mins)

By Bill O'Reilly

Narrated By Dan Woren, Bill O'Reilly

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(8)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)

Bill O’Reilly is one of the most recognized and talked-about journalists of our time. With an unparalleled track record as an author and with the number-one-rated Fox News show The O’Reilly Factor, O’Reilly has become a veritable institution of political insight and keen advice. In Keep It Pithy, O’Reilly offers a classic collection of the most memorable writings from his best-selling books, and looks back at how his opinions and ideas have been proven right or wrong by the passage of time.
Donald Bidwell says: "THE TRIP WAS NOT WORTH THE FARE!"
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Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED
- Rob Lowe
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)

By Rob Lowe

Narrated By Rob Lowe

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2446)
Performance
(1797)
Story
(1789)

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"
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Seriously...I'm Kidding

UNABRIDGED
- Ellen DeGeneres
Seriously...I'm Kidding

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 7 mins)

By Ellen DeGeneres

Narrated By Ellen DeGeneres

Overall
(631)
Performance
(565)
Story
(559)

"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" (Ellen DeGeneres)
Julie says: "Not so much."
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The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty

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- Willie Robertson , Korie Robertson , Mark Schlabach (contributor)
The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 44 mins)

By Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson, Mark Schlabach (contributor)

Narrated By Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson

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Overall
(102)
Performance
(96)
Story
(94)

It’s all about the food…. For the Robertsons, family is typified by the dinner table, where both food and fables are dished up with equal care. Anyone with a good story - whether it be a hunting escapade or one of the children’s antics - is welcome to share. And that’s what this family is all about - sharing, caring for one another, and the love of good food. Chapters are built around recipes that represent each stage of the Robertson life. What do faith, family, ducks, and money have in common? Korie and Willie Robertson!
Mike says: "Great book"
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Life

UNABRIDGED
- Keith Richards , James Fox
Life

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 8 mins)

By Keith Richards, James Fox

Narrated By Johnny Depp, Joe Hurley

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(2149)
Performance
(1011)
Story
(1002)

Now at last Keith Richards pauses to tell his story in the most anticipated autobiography in decades. And what a story! Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records in a coldwater flat with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, building a sound and a band out of music they loved. Finding fame and success as a bad-boy band, only to find themselves challenged by authorities everywhere....
Jesse says: "Ins and outs"
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Not Taco Bell Material

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- Adam Carolla
Not Taco Bell Material

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 59 mins)

By Adam Carolla

Narrated By Adam Carolla

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(648)
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Story
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Funnyman Adam Carolla is known for two things: hilarious rants about things that drive him crazy and personal stories about everything from his hardscrabble childhood to his slacker friends to the hypocrisy of Hollywood. He tackled rants in his first book, and now he tells his best stories and debuts some never-before-heard tales as well. Adam Carolla started broke and blue collar and has now been on the Hollywood scene for over 15 years. Yet he never lost his underdog demeanor.
Ron says: "Must have for any Adam Carolla Fan!"
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Society's Child: My Autobiography

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- Janis Ian
Society's Child: My Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)

By Janis Ian

Narrated By Janis Ian

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(163)
Performance
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Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in 1966 at the age of 15, when her soul-wrenching song "Society's Child" became a hit. But this was only the beginning of a long and illustrious career. In Society's Child, Janis Ian provides a relentlessly honest account of the successes and failures - and the hopes and dreams - of an extraordinary life.
Kathleen says: "Wonderful - Highly Recommend"

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The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones

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- Stanley Booth
The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 45 mins)

By Stanley Booth

Narrated By Nick Sullivan

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Stanley Booth, a member of the Rolling Stones’ inner circle, met the band just a few months before Brian Jones drowned in a swimming pool, in 1969. He lived with them throughout their 1969 American tour, staying up all night together listening to blues, talking about music, ingesting drugs, and consorting with groupies. His thrilling account culminates with their final concert at Altamont Speedway - a nightmare of beating, stabbing, and killing that would signal the end of a generation’s dreams of peace and freedom.
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Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga

UNABRIDGED
- Ian Christe
Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 33 mins)

By Ian Christe

Narrated By Fred Berman

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How did a pair of little Dutch boys trained in classical music grow up to become the nucleus of the most popular heavy metal band of all time? What's the secret behind Eddie Van Halen's incredible fast and furious guitar solos? What makes David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar so wacky? And, are all those stories about groupies, booze bashes, and contract riders true? The naked truth is laid bare in Everybody Wants Some - the real-life story of a rock 'n' roll fantasy come true.
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A Pianist Under the Influence

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- Jonathan Biss
A Pianist Under the Influence

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By Jonathan Biss

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A Pianist Under the Influence reflects on Biss' lifelong, intense, multilayered relationship with the composer's music and historical treatment. As Biss writes from the unique position of performer, scholar, and fan, his work is both a personal and professional love letter to the 19th-century composer. An engaging listen for anyone interested in the creative process, it also includes a guide for listeners who wish to delve further into the material.
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Beethoven's Shadow

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- Jonathan Biss
Beethoven's Shadow

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By Jonathan Biss

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The American pianist Jonathan Biss is known to audiences throughout the world for his artistry, musical intelligence and deeply felt interpretations. What is less known until now is that Jonathan Biss writes about music in a most compelling and engaging way. For anyone who has ever enjoyed a Beethoven concert or a Beethoven recording or one of the many films about Beethoven, this audiobook is an inspiring listening experience. For those of you who have heard Beethoven in concert or listened to a Beethoven recording, Jonathan Biss takes you behind the scenes of those performances.
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The Crowd, the Critic, and the Muse: A Book for Creators

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- M. Gungor
The Crowd, the Critic, and the Muse: A Book for Creators

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By M. Gungor

Narrated By Michael Gungor

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In The Crowd, the Critic, and the Muse, Michael Gungor takes an uncompromising - and humorous - look at our creative selves and the world that we have fashioned around us. Through story and reflection, Gungor shows how our deepest beliefs and assumptions about the universe affect how we order creation. Surveying pop songs and church services, fine art and movies, Gungor shows what these works of creation reveal about us - for better and worse - and offers a powerful argument for why we can do better.
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A Famous Dog's Life: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua

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- Sue Chipperton , Rennie Dyball
A Famous Dog's Life: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua

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By Sue Chipperton, Rennie Dyball

Narrated By Helen Stern

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Yo quiero! The heartwarming true story of the camera-ready Chihuahua who became a pint-sized superstar. Her name was Gidget. To the world, she was the Taco Bell dog. This is the extraordinary story of an irresistible pup's life, and that of her devoted trainer, Sue Chipperton. It is not only the story of an adorable television star, but also that of Sue's successful training techniques, and her fascinating stories of working with both human and animal stars.
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The Gospel According to Lost

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- Chris Seay
The Gospel According to Lost

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By Chris Seay

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An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of faith. Lost is not just a television show. It has become much larger than that, growing into a complex, mystery-filled epic that has garnered over 23 million participants. Some might call these people viewers, but you don’t just watch Lost - you participate in it. It demands that you dialogue with the story, seeking theories, discussing with friends, and comparing yourself to the characters.
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Walking on the Moon: The Untold Story of the Police and the Rise of New Wave Rock

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- Chris Campion
Walking on the Moon: The Untold Story of the Police and the Rise of New Wave Rock

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By Chris Campion

Narrated By Fred Berman

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The Police have sold more than 50 million albums, made Rolling Stone's Greatest Artists of All Time list, and finished a triumphant world reunion tour in 2008. Now British journalist Chris Campion draws on extensive research and new interviews to trace the inside saga of this iconic group, including the unorthodox business strategies employed by manager Miles Copeland that took them to the top and the intense rivalry that drove Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland to split at the height of their success in the 1980s.
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The Kid Stays in the Picture

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- Robert Evans
The Kid Stays in the Picture

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By Robert Evans

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Robert Evans' The Kid Stays in the Picture is universally recognized as the greatest, most outrageous, and most unforgettable show business memoir ever written. The basis of an award-winning documentary film, it remains the gold standard of Hollywood storytelling. An extraordinary raconteur, Evans spares no one, least of all himself. The Kid Stays in the Picture is sharp, witty, self-aggrandizing, and self-lacerating in equal measure.
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Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music

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- Tricia Tunstall
Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music

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By Tricia Tunstall

Narrated By Carol Monda

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When Gustavo Dudamel, at the age of 28, ascended the podium at the Hollywood Bowl for his inaugural concert as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he immediately captivated the hearts of his audience, just as he had the minds of music critics who designated him a modern-day Leonard Bernstein. In Changing Lives, the maestro's story becomes the entry point to an equally captivating subject: El Sistema, the music education program that nurtured his musical talent, first as a young violinist and then as a budding conductor under the mentorship of its founder, Jos Antonio Abreu.
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The Violin: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument

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- David Schoenbaum
The Violin: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument

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By David Schoenbaum

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Despite dogged attempts by musicologists worldwide to find its source, the violin’s origins remain maddeningly elusive. The instrument surfaced from nowhere in particular, in a world that Columbus had only recently left behind and Shakespeare had yet to put on paper. By the end of the violin’s first century, people were just discovering its possibilities. But it was already the instrument of choice for some of the greatest music ever composed by the end of its second. By the dawn of its fifth, it was established on five continents as an icon of globalization, modernization, and social mobility, an A-list trophy, and a potential capital gain.
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Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America

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- Leslie Zemeckis
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America

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By Leslie Zemeckis

Narrated By Julia Farhat

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By the director of the hit documentary Behind the Burly Q, comes the first-ever oral history of American burlesque - as told by the performers who lived it, often speaking out here for the first time. By telling the intimate and surprising stories from its golden age through the women (and men!) who lived it, Behind the Burly Q reveals the true story of burlesque, even as it experiences a new renaissance.

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