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My Thoughts Exactly
- By: Lily Allen
- Narrated by: Lily Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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So, this is me. Lily Allen. I am a woman. I am a mother. I was a wife. I drink. I have taken drugs. I have loved and been let down. I am a success and a failure. I am a songwriter. I am a singer. I am all these things and more.
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My Thoughts Exactly
- By B on 24-09-18
By: Lily Allen
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This Much Is True
- By: Miriam Margolyes
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure....
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Frank & Funny
- By John C. Patterson on 23-09-21
By: Miriam Margolyes
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Dear Fatty
- By: Dawn French
- Narrated by: Liza Tarbuck
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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A sharp eye for detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the West Country dreaming of becoming a ballerina/bridesmaid/thief rose to become one of the best-loved comedy actresses of our time.
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Absolutely Fabulous
- By Christine on 02-12-08
By: Dawn French
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Personal Best
- From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World
- By: Adele Roberts
- Narrated by: Adele Roberts
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning BBC broadcaster, TV personality and DJ Adele Roberts was diagnosed with bowel cancer on the first of October 2021. In the months that followed, with her partner Kate Holderness alongside her, she fought very publicly through the challenges of chemotherapy....
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Personal Best
- By jules on 22-04-24
By: Adele Roberts
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Truth Be Told
- Tales from a Baggy Mouth
- By: Linda Robson
- Narrated by: Linda Robson
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Actress Linda Robson describes her eventful life, from growing up in a Catholic household in Islington to appearing on British television screens in 'Birds of a Feather'....
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Funny and Sad in equal measure
- By Anonymous User on 21-02-24
By: Linda Robson
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Not That I'm Bitter
- By: Helen Lederer
- Narrated by: Helen Lederer
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Not That I'm Bitter, her powerful, frank, moving, and characteristically funny memoir, reveals exactly how choppy the waters could be. Even in those ground-breaking, anti-Thatcher days, there was only room at top for so many women.
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The wittiest memoir I've ever listed to!
- By Kathleen Whyman on 16-04-24
By: Helen Lederer
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My Thoughts Exactly
- By: Lily Allen
- Narrated by: Lily Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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So, this is me. Lily Allen. I am a woman. I am a mother. I was a wife. I drink. I have taken drugs. I have loved and been let down. I am a success and a failure. I am a songwriter. I am a singer. I am all these things and more.
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My Thoughts Exactly
- By B on 24-09-18
By: Lily Allen
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This Much Is True
- By: Miriam Margolyes
- Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure....
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Frank & Funny
- By John C. Patterson on 23-09-21
By: Miriam Margolyes
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Dear Fatty
- By: Dawn French
- Narrated by: Liza Tarbuck
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Abridged
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A sharp eye for detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the West Country dreaming of becoming a ballerina/bridesmaid/thief rose to become one of the best-loved comedy actresses of our time.
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Absolutely Fabulous
- By Christine on 02-12-08
By: Dawn French
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Personal Best
- From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World
- By: Adele Roberts
- Narrated by: Adele Roberts
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Award-winning BBC broadcaster, TV personality and DJ Adele Roberts was diagnosed with bowel cancer on the first of October 2021. In the months that followed, with her partner Kate Holderness alongside her, she fought very publicly through the challenges of chemotherapy....
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Personal Best
- By jules on 22-04-24
By: Adele Roberts
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Truth Be Told
- Tales from a Baggy Mouth
- By: Linda Robson
- Narrated by: Linda Robson
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Actress Linda Robson describes her eventful life, from growing up in a Catholic household in Islington to appearing on British television screens in 'Birds of a Feather'....
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Funny and Sad in equal measure
- By Anonymous User on 21-02-24
By: Linda Robson
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Not That I'm Bitter
- By: Helen Lederer
- Narrated by: Helen Lederer
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Not That I'm Bitter, her powerful, frank, moving, and characteristically funny memoir, reveals exactly how choppy the waters could be. Even in those ground-breaking, anti-Thatcher days, there was only room at top for so many women.
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The wittiest memoir I've ever listed to!
- By Kathleen Whyman on 16-04-24
By: Helen Lederer
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Between the Stops
- The View of My Life from the Top of the Number 12 Bus
- By: Sandi Toksvig
- Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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A funny and moving trip through memories, musings and the many delights on the Number 12 route, Between the Stops is also an inspiration to us all to get off our phones, look up and to talk to each other because, as Sandi says, 'Some of the greatest trips lie on our own doorstep'....
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Marvellous listening
- By cwmbear on 06-11-19
By: Sandi Toksvig
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How to be Champion
- An Autobiography
- By: Sarah Millican
- Narrated by: Sarah Millican
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Sarah Millican's debut audiobook delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life's blips....
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Im a 20 year old man.
- By Mark McCormack on 01-12-17
By: Sarah Millican
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The Asylum
- By: Ann Cusack - contributor, Carol Minto, Joe Cusack - contributor
- Narrated by: Fiona McNeill
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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For 46 years, Carol Minto has quietly gone about her life, carrying with her the most extraordinary and heartbreaking secrets....
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A very sad read.
- By S. J. on 11-08-21
By: Ann Cusack - contributor, and others
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That's Another Story
- The Autobiography
- By: Julie Walters
- Narrated by: Julie Walters
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
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Julie Walters has been described as the nation's most popular actress and comedienne. She has been delighting us on screen and on stage for over 25 years....
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That's another story by Julie Walters
- By Emma on 06-02-09
By: Julie Walters
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I Don't Need Therapy
- (And Other Lies I've Told Myself)
- By: Toni Lodge
- Narrated by: Toni Lodge
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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In this hilarious warm hug of a book, Toni Lodge exposes the lies she has told herself about who she is and what she is capable of, inviting us on a riotous romp that will make you laugh, cringe, cry and utterly rethink the truth behind the stories we tell ourselves....
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Amazing
- By milo on 05-06-23
By: Toni Lodge
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Life Inside
- The Hard Reality of Prison and What It Takes to Survive
- By: Linda Calvey
- Narrated by: Linda Calvey
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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Linda Calvey provides a chilling inside look into the brutality of life behind bars and what it's like to be locked away with some of the world's most dangerous criminals....
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Great to hear Linda voice.
- By Mr Bird on 15-02-24
By: Linda Calvey
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Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Although Jodie is only eight years old, she is violent, aggressive, and has already been through numerous foster families....
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So so touching
- By Luke on 04-11-16
By: Cathy Glass
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We Are the Luckiest
- The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
- By: Laura McKowen
- Narrated by: Laura McKowen
- Length: 7 hrs
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A frank, fresh, and empowering take on facing addiction, doing recovery, and savoring the joys of a new way of living....
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fabulous
- By tania on 11-01-20
By: Laura McKowen
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Whatever Happened to Margo?
- By: Margaret Durrell, Gerald Durrell - foreword
- Narrated by: Polly Edsell, Roy McMillan - preface
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics....
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Relaxing, reassuring, well written & amusing
- By Alexia on 31-03-24
By: Margaret Durrell, and others
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Glorious Rock Bottom
- By: Bryony Gordon
- Narrated by: Bryony Gordon
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner....
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The answer (again) is perfect partner & money
- By Tracey Clare Dunlop on 11-08-20
By: Bryony Gordon
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Unbreakable
- My New Autobiography
- By: Sharon Osbourne
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Sharon Osbourne's life has always been an extreme rollercoaster ride. And despite her best efforts, the last few years have been the most dramatic and turbulent of all....
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A great follow on from the first
- By Hayley Graham on 08-05-17
By: Sharon Osbourne
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The Girl for the Job
- True Stories from My Life as an Undercover Cop
- By: Danni Brooke
- Narrated by: Emma Carter
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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A thrilling, gritty expose of life as a female undercover cop....
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Dull egotistical narration with unnecessary detail
- By David on 11-08-23
By: Danni Brooke
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Till the Cows Come Home
- the bestselling memoir from a beloved presenter
- By: Sara Cox
- Narrated by: Sara Cox
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Till the Cows Come Home is DJ and TV presenter Sara Cox's wonderfully written, funny coming-of-age memoir of growing up in 1980s Lancashire....
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Funny, charming and well written!
- By Ruth on 13-03-19
By: Sara Cox
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Absolutely
- By: Joanna Lumley
- Narrated by: Joanna Lumley
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Joanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures. A single mum, iconic actress, voiceover artist and author, best known for her roles in ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and THE NEW AVENGERS, she is a former model and Bond girl, a human rights activist and more.
By: Joanna Lumley
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For Richer for Poorer
- A Love Affair with Poker
- By: Victoria Coren Mitchell
- Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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In September 2006, Victoria Coren Mitchell won a million dollars on the European Poker Tour. In her long-awaited memoir, she tells the story of that victory, but also of a 20-year obsession with the game....
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A joy to listen to, even if you don’t know the first thing about poker.
- By Steven Williams on 17-09-23
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What It Takes
- My Playbook on Life and Leadership
- By: Sarina Wiegman, Jeroen Visscher - contributor
- Narrated by: Tor Leijten
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
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As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. Join Sarina as outlines her winning strategies and shares invaluable insight and her unique philosophy....
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Heart felt
- By Ms. A. Marsh on 08-03-24
By: Sarina Wiegman, and others
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Ten Days in a Mad-House
- By: Nellie Bly
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1887 Nellie Bly had herself committed to the notorious Blackwell's Island insane asylum in New York City with the goal of discovering what life was like for its patients....
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great historical account
- By Graham A on 05-03-20
By: Nellie Bly
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Chinook Crew 'Chick'
- Highs and Lows of Forces Life from the Longest Serving Female RAF Chinook Force Crewmember
- By: Liz McConaghy
- Narrated by: Liz McConaghy
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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Liz McConaghy spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only woman on the Chinook wing for four years....
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An honest and unique story about military life and mental health.
- By Andrew on 18-04-24
By: Liz McConaghy
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Rough Beast
- My Story and the Reality of Sinn Féin
- By: Máiría Cahill
- Narrated by: Máiría Cahill
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Rough Beast is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of what is now Ireland’s largest and richest party....
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Essential Reading
- By Nigel Kirkpatrick on 01-10-23
By: Máiría Cahill
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Violated: A shocking and harrowing survival story from the notorious Rotherham abuse scandal
- By: Sarah Wilson
- Narrated by: Chloe Massey
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
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The shocking first true account from one of the young girls who lived through and survived the Rotherham sex abuse scandal....
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Powerful and shocking
- By lucy on 14-10-15
By: Sarah Wilson
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Wishful Drinking
- By: Carrie Fisher
- Narrated by: Carrie Fisher
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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In Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher tells the true and intoxicating story of her life with inimitable wit....
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A life less serious
- By Rebecca on 14-09-09
By: Carrie Fisher
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You Left Early
- A True Story of Love and Alcohol
- By: Louisa Young
- Narrated by: Louisa Young
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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This brutal, beautiful memoir from award-winning novelist Louisa Young is a heartbreaking portrayal of love, grief and the merciless grip of addiction....
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A masterpiece.
- By susie on 28-07-18
By: Louisa Young
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Top Girl
- By: Danielle Marin
- Narrated by: Nikki Patel
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Danielle has a safe, happy childhood growing up in West London, but her bright future fades as she turns her back on school for gang life and crime....
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A girl called Danielle.
- By Sigrin on 16-08-22
By: Danielle Marin
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The Accidental Duchess
- From Farmer's Daughter to Belvoir Castle
- By: Emma Manners Duchess of Rutland
- Narrated by: Emma Manners Duchess of Rutland
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
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A unique and fascinating insight into the life of an accidental duchess....
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Finished in two days
- By haskell on 14-10-23
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Closer Together
- Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other
- By: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
- Narrated by: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Jonathan Watton, Richard Clarkin, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives.
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The Rulebreaker
- The Life and Times of Barbara Walters
- By: Susan Page
- Narrated by: Susan Page
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
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The definitive biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time—Barbara Walters—a woman whose personal demons fueled an ambition that broke all the rules and finally gave women a permanent place on the air, written by bestselling author Susan Page.
By: Susan Page
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Mattie, Milo, and Me
- A Memoir
- By: Anne Abel
- Narrated by: Jen Jacob, George Hahn
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. One of her sons wants a dog from the time he is a baby; Anne very much does not. For years she appeases him with creatures who live in cages and tanks, but on his tenth birthday she can no longer say no—and she proceeds to fall in love with their new four-legged family member, Mattie. Then Mattie dies a sudden and tragic death, and Anne feels herself begin to sink back into depression.
By: Anne Abel
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Minds in Connection
- The Legacy of Mary Ainsworth
- By: Freudian Trips
- Narrated by: Antoni La Vecchia
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Mary Ainsworth was a pioneering psychologist whose groundbreaking work forever changed how we understand the vital bonds between children and their caregivers. Her development of the "Strange Situation" assessment revolutionized child development research, offering profound insights into the patterns of attachment that shape us from infancy.
By: Freudian Trips
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Life After Chronic Trauma
- By: Jeanne Callahan
- Narrated by: Lisa Roti
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A little girl is kept from the world, and her mother attempts to recreate her life on her daughters. As a child, she experiences some of the worst aspects of parenthood but finds the help she needs because innately she knew life had more to offer.
By: Jeanne Callahan
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Mountain Girl
- From Barefoot to Boardroom
- By: Marilyn Moss Rockefeller
- Narrated by: Kristen Aiken Salada
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Mountain Girl is an inspiring and poignant story that shows how grit and soul can take a person from barefoot in Appalachia to the boardrooms of industry without losing that special something or selling out. In her own words, Rockefeller writes about a fascinating life that has been well-lived and a hoot to boot.
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Closer Together
- Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other
- By: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
- Narrated by: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Jonathan Watton, Richard Clarkin, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives.
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The Rulebreaker
- The Life and Times of Barbara Walters
- By: Susan Page
- Narrated by: Susan Page
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time—Barbara Walters—a woman whose personal demons fueled an ambition that broke all the rules and finally gave women a permanent place on the air, written by bestselling author Susan Page.
By: Susan Page
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Mattie, Milo, and Me
- A Memoir
- By: Anne Abel
- Narrated by: Jen Jacob, George Hahn
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. One of her sons wants a dog from the time he is a baby; Anne very much does not. For years she appeases him with creatures who live in cages and tanks, but on his tenth birthday she can no longer say no—and she proceeds to fall in love with their new four-legged family member, Mattie. Then Mattie dies a sudden and tragic death, and Anne feels herself begin to sink back into depression.
By: Anne Abel
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Minds in Connection
- The Legacy of Mary Ainsworth
- By: Freudian Trips
- Narrated by: Antoni La Vecchia
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Mary Ainsworth was a pioneering psychologist whose groundbreaking work forever changed how we understand the vital bonds between children and their caregivers. Her development of the "Strange Situation" assessment revolutionized child development research, offering profound insights into the patterns of attachment that shape us from infancy.
By: Freudian Trips
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Life After Chronic Trauma
- By: Jeanne Callahan
- Narrated by: Lisa Roti
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A little girl is kept from the world, and her mother attempts to recreate her life on her daughters. As a child, she experiences some of the worst aspects of parenthood but finds the help she needs because innately she knew life had more to offer.
By: Jeanne Callahan
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Mountain Girl
- From Barefoot to Boardroom
- By: Marilyn Moss Rockefeller
- Narrated by: Kristen Aiken Salada
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Mountain Girl is an inspiring and poignant story that shows how grit and soul can take a person from barefoot in Appalachia to the boardrooms of industry without losing that special something or selling out. In her own words, Rockefeller writes about a fascinating life that has been well-lived and a hoot to boot.
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Life of a Single Mom Cabbie
- By: Alice Mader
- Narrated by: Abigail Reno
- Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Being a cabbie can be dangerous, especially if you are a woman. This story takes place in Pittsburgh around the 70s, back when seat belts weren't even thought of, and a GPS was something out of science fiction! Jenny had learned to rely on herself for years. After leaving her ex for the fourth time, she and her son, Brandon, finally made it to an apartment in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Having no car, her neighbor told her about a cab company, and if she makes a run, she can bring her cab home. She learned with her son in tow, to do her errands in between her runs.
By: Alice Mader
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My Truth, My Life
- Come Sit at My Table
- By: Petrina Thomas
- Narrated by: Kailey Marshall
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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My Truth, My Life is a compelling and introspective book that delves deep into the personal journey of its author. With an engaging narrative, the book offers a raw and unfiltered account of the author's experiences, challenges, and triumphs, ultimately serving as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Listeners will find inspiration in the author's candid storytelling and discover universal truths about the human experience. This book is an exploration of self-discovery, growth, and the pursuit of authenticity inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives and truth.
By: Petrina Thomas
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Rift
- A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy
- By: Cait West
- Narrated by: Cait West
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
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Raised in the Christian patriarchy movement, Cait West was homeschooled and could only wear clothes her father deemed modest. She was five years old the first time she was told her swimsuit was too revealing, to go change. There would be no college in her future, no career. She was a stay-at-home daughter and would move out only when her father allowed her to become a wife. She was trained to serve men, and her life would never be her own.
By: Cait West
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God? Why Didn't You Stop Him?
- By: Trevinna George
- Narrated by: Kris D
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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"What do you do when it seems as if the God you were taught about is “absent” to you? What if the man you loved and would do anything for, violated you and your trust? What if that man is a family member? What if that family member is your dad? You are broken, your relationships are destroyed, your life appears to be in pieces. Your thought process is destroyed, so you think. You don’t trust men anymore because your “earthly” dad messed that up for you. Not to mention your trust in a Man you were taught to believe in that you’ve never seen before, allowed it to happen.
By: Trevinna George
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Barbra Streisand
- Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power (Jewish Lives)
- By: Neal Gabler
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Barbra Streisand has been called the “most successful...talented performer of her generation” by Vanity Fair, and her voice, said pianist Glenn Gould, is “one of the natural wonders of the age.” Streisand scaled the heights of entertainment—from a popular vocalist to a first-rank Broadway star in Funny Girl to an Oscar-winning actress to a producer and director. But she has also become a cultural icon who has transcended show business.
By: Neal Gabler
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Marrying Mongolia
- A Memoir
- By: Sas Carey
- Narrated by: Sas Carey
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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A child of the ’50’s, Sas Carey was raised to marry and rear children. She did that, but with the care and morals shared by her parents, along with a lust for life, learned she could follow her own path, strewn with heartache, yet leading to transcendence. Her story is one of empowerment. In overcoming expectations, Sas becomes a healer of body and soul, learning that she need not devote herself to a single person to substantiate herself.
By: Sas Carey
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Captain Molly
- Heritage, Stories of American Heroes
- By: Ashley Banker
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Margaret Corbin was an early woman warrior who broke gender barriers to assist the Continental Army. Despite devastating losses and physical wounds, she persevered in defending Fort Washington in one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Her courage under fire and willingness to take up arms earned her the nickname "Captain Molly" and a lasting place in history as a revolutionary hero.
By: Ashley Banker
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Sunflowers in Iraq
- True Stories of Surviving & Thriving
- By: Tara Darlene Smith
- Narrated by: Tara Darlene Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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From steamy bedrooms to scorched battlefields, stifling suburbia to lush Irish landscapes, Tara invites her listeners in close. Join this California girl on her journey through the unruly waters of Family, Combat, Mental Health, and Love. One intimate essay at a time, Tara contemplates the true cost of survival, as she redefines Together.
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Between Two Trailers
- A Memoir
- By: J. Dana Trent, Barbara Brown Taylor - foreword
- Narrated by: J. Dana Trent
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Dana Trent is only a preschooler the first time she uses a razor blade to cut up weed and fill dime bags for her schizophrenic father, King. While King struggles with his unmedicated psychosis, Dana’s mother, the Lady, a cold and self-absorbed woman whose personality disorders rule the home, guards large bricks of drugs from the safety of their squalid trailer. But when the Lady impulsively plucks Dana from the Midwest and moves the two of them south, their fresh start results in homelessness and bankruptcy.
By: J. Dana Trent, and others
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Playing for Freedom
- The Journey of a Young Afghan Girl
- By: Zarifa Adiba, Anne Chaon, Susanna Lea Associates - translator
- Narrated by: Zarifa Adiba
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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As an Afghan girl, Zarifa Adiba has big, unfathomable dreams. Her family is poor, her country mired in conflict. Walking to school in Kabul, Zarifa has to navigate suicide bombers. But Zarifa perseveres, nurturing her passion for music despite its “sinful” nature under Taliban law. At sixteen, she gains admission to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, and at eighteen she becomes the lead violist, conductor, and spokesperson for Zohra, the first all-female orchestra in the Muslim world.
By: Zarifa Adiba, and others
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Tsarina Catherine the Great - A short biography
- 5 Minutes. Short on time - long on info!
- By: George Fritsche
- Narrated by: George Fritsche
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Tsarina Catherine the Great, German-born ruler of Russia: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!
By: George Fritsche
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Dancing in the Rain
- A Journey of Healing from Sibling Grief and Generational Trauma
- By: Tiff Carson
- Narrated by: Tiff Carson
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
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This is a deeply personal story of a sister who lost her brother to a fentanyl overdose. Tiff Carson found her brother Cory’s struggle with addiction frustrating and impossible to understand until he chose to use his voice.
By: Tiff Carson