I'm tired.
I’ve just spent several hours wrestling two humans under 3 feet tall into their jammies, and one of them keeps getting out of bed to ask for waffles. Meanwhile, I’m dreaming about soaking in the tub with a glass of cava instead of working on this writing deadline. But these paltry annoyances pale in comparison to the troubles of Ms. Pat, whose memoir, Rabbit, is my everything right now. The woman is a comic genius. With two kids of her own by the age of 15, she’s the living embodiment ofwhen life hands you lemons, make lemon meringue and then pie someone in the face.I’m so glad I saved her story for a rainy day, although I’m also a little bit sad that I’m going to finish it soon. Because when a great memoir comes to an end, doesn’t it feel a little like saying goodbye?
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Beastie Boys Book
- By: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz
- Narrated by: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, various
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,449
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,719
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,675
A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself - by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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License to Listen - The Illest Communication
- By J. Combs on 12-12-18
Still ill after all these years
You don’t have to be a big Beastie Boys fan to fall in love with their new audiobook. They did some seriously cool tricks in the recording studio that won me over within minutes. But if you are a big fan, like my fellow editor Courtney, be forewarned that you may even shed a few tears while listening! And the A-list cast that joins them to narrate their memories proves the Beasties still know how to get the party started.
Drop the Mic
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Furiously Happy
- A Funny Book About Horrible Things
- By: Jenny Lawson
- Narrated by: Jenny Lawson
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,189
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,086
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,055
Audie Award, Humor, 2016. In Furiously Happy, number-one New York Times best-selling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Review by a Social Worker
- By dudley1125 on 10-21-15
Turning the tragic into (hilarious) magic
Maybe you’re looking forward to going home for the holidays, or maybe you’d rather stick a fork in your eye. As a card-carrying member of the dysfunctional family club, I could go either way. But this year, I’m going to put the fork down and pick up my headphones so I can enjoy one of these memoirs that show why laughter is the best medicine when you're going through tough times.
Laugh 'Til You Cry
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Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 181,272
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 161,111
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Story5 out of 5 stars 160,228
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- By Kenneth Woodward on 12-05-18
It's Michelle Obama meets Oprah (!)
Doesn’t this power duo seem too good to be true? But it’s for real! Michelle Obama’s highly anticipated memoir Becoming came out just days ago, and Oprah has blessed it as her next pick for Oprah’s Book Club. At Audible, we’ve been looking forward to this one for what feels like ages.
The Wait is Over