From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences.
FanB14 says:
"Devout Fan Disappointed"
Bossypants
UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 35 mins)
By Tina Fey
Narrated By Tina Fey
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(12935)
Performance
(9091)
Story
(9014)
Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true. At last, Tina Fey's story can be told....
Warren says:
"Tina Fey broke my new SUV"
Steve Jobs
UNABRIDGED (25 hrs and 8 mins)
By Walter Isaacson
Narrated By Dylan Baker
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(8803)
Performance
(7527)
Story
(7474)
Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.
Chris says:
"Good Biography, Fine narrator"
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 37 mins)
By Mindy Kaling
Narrated By Mindy Kaling, Michael Schur
Overall
(1175)
Performance
(1075)
Story
(1078)
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."
The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 46 mins)
By Lily Koppel
Narrated By Orlagh Cassidy
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(4)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)
As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. Together with the other wives they formed the Astronaut Wives Club, meeting regularly to provide support and friendship. As their celebrity rose - and as divorce and tragic death began to touch their lives - they continued to rally together, and the wives have now been friends for more than fifty years.
Cynthia says:
"Sea of Tranquility Ocean of Storms"
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 28 mins)
By Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty
Narrated By Matt Walton
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(17)
Performance
(16)
Story
(15)
During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. This is the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship - six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. This book is full of revelations.
Dominick says:
"Must Read for Basketball Historian Buffs"
Publisher's Summary
The true story of the gangsters immortalized in the classic movie. You will be surprised to learn that the Sundance Kid was killed in the Bolivian gunfight depicted in the film, but Butch escaped.
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