Biographies & Memoirs
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The Whisper of Hope
- Life's Constant Companion
- By: Dean Brown
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Come with me as we open this bottle of memories together and partake one glass at a time. We will visit some romantic, exciting, tragic and dangerous places. Life is simply dancing in one's own personal ballroom. Our entire life should be a continual learning process in which we dance with many different partners to many different melodies while trying to enjoy the moment. Try to learn, be productive, and enjoy today. Elanor Rosevelt said, “When you cease to contribute, you begin to die.”There was a day when the pain was loud, and hope was quiet, but I do remember when once again, I ...
By: Dean Brown
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The Prince and the Gypsy
- Adventure and Romance in Early 1900s Connecticut and Florida, an Eccentric Heroine, Family Secrets, Hidden Treasures, Royal Blood, and Tragic Love.
- By: Wilbur K Sarvis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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"The Prince and the Gypsy" is a romance and adventure book set in Connecticut and the Florida Everglades during the early 20th century. This compelling tale follows the life of an eccentric young woman, Nina Rivers, and her captivating journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of her fascinating family history. Storyline Our adventure begins with a chance encounter between Nina and an aviator on her Connecticut farm, where a witty exchange sets the tone for Nina’s spirited nature. The narrative then shifts to Liam Granberry, Nina's cousin. He presents a stark contrast to Nina ...
By: Wilbur K Sarvis
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Peggy Guggenheim - A short biography
- 5 Minutes - Short on time - long on info!
- By: Lea Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer
- Length: 4 mins
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Peggy Guggenheim, American collector and art icon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise.
By: Lea Pfeiffer
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A Scotsman in Africa
- Adventure, Peril, and Prosperity: A Scotsman's Journey through 19th-Century South Africa.
- By: Wilbur K Sarvis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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A Historical Adventure Book Set in Southern Africa During the Late 19th and Early 20th Century "A Scotsman in Africa" is a spell-binding and richly detailed work of historical fiction. Journey across continents as you follow the life of a spirited young lad named Davie Crawford, born and raised in the humble town of Kirkcaple, Scotland, who ventures into the unforgiving landscapes of Southern Africa. An encounter with a mysterious black minister practicing strange rites by the sea sets off a chain of events, deeply connecting Davie to the exotic and perilous landscapes of Africa. As Davie ...
By: Wilbur K Sarvis
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Niki de Saint Phalle - A short biography
- 5 Minutes - Short on time - long on info!
- By: Lea Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer
- Length: 5 mins
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Niki de Saint Phalle, French sculptress and art genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise.
By: Lea Pfeiffer
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Letters to My Son, Rōman
- Love on the Spectrum
- By: Jonathan Mookie Morant
- Narrated by: Jonathan "Mookie" Morant
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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In Morant's "Letters to My Son, Rōman," an authentic real-time journal, the author of the #1 release, "The Happy Has Been," shares his personal love letters to his son, Rōman, begun while still occupying Mom's belly. It was later, before Rōman's second year, that he was diagnosed with "severe autism," non-verbal in nature.
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BEAUTIFUL!!
- By Jessica A Ottmers on 07-06-24
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The Whisper of Hope
- Life's Constant Companion
- By: Dean Brown
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Come with me as we open this bottle of memories together and partake one glass at a time. We will visit some romantic, exciting, tragic and dangerous places. Life is simply dancing in one's own personal ballroom. Our entire life should be a continual learning process in which we dance with many different partners to many different melodies while trying to enjoy the moment. Try to learn, be productive, and enjoy today. Elanor Rosevelt said, “When you cease to contribute, you begin to die.”There was a day when the pain was loud, and hope was quiet, but I do remember when once again, I ...
By: Dean Brown
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The Prince and the Gypsy
- Adventure and Romance in Early 1900s Connecticut and Florida, an Eccentric Heroine, Family Secrets, Hidden Treasures, Royal Blood, and Tragic Love.
- By: Wilbur K Sarvis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Prince and the Gypsy" is a romance and adventure book set in Connecticut and the Florida Everglades during the early 20th century. This compelling tale follows the life of an eccentric young woman, Nina Rivers, and her captivating journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of her fascinating family history. Storyline Our adventure begins with a chance encounter between Nina and an aviator on her Connecticut farm, where a witty exchange sets the tone for Nina’s spirited nature. The narrative then shifts to Liam Granberry, Nina's cousin. He presents a stark contrast to Nina ...
By: Wilbur K Sarvis
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Peggy Guggenheim - A short biography
- 5 Minutes - Short on time - long on info!
- By: Lea Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer
- Length: 4 mins
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Peggy Guggenheim, American collector and art icon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise.
By: Lea Pfeiffer
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A Scotsman in Africa
- Adventure, Peril, and Prosperity: A Scotsman's Journey through 19th-Century South Africa.
- By: Wilbur K Sarvis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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A Historical Adventure Book Set in Southern Africa During the Late 19th and Early 20th Century "A Scotsman in Africa" is a spell-binding and richly detailed work of historical fiction. Journey across continents as you follow the life of a spirited young lad named Davie Crawford, born and raised in the humble town of Kirkcaple, Scotland, who ventures into the unforgiving landscapes of Southern Africa. An encounter with a mysterious black minister practicing strange rites by the sea sets off a chain of events, deeply connecting Davie to the exotic and perilous landscapes of Africa. As Davie ...
By: Wilbur K Sarvis
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Niki de Saint Phalle - A short biography
- 5 Minutes - Short on time - long on info!
- By: Lea Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer
- Length: 5 mins
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Niki de Saint Phalle, French sculptress and art genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise.
By: Lea Pfeiffer
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Letters to My Son, Rōman
- Love on the Spectrum
- By: Jonathan Mookie Morant
- Narrated by: Jonathan "Mookie" Morant
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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In Morant's "Letters to My Son, Rōman," an authentic real-time journal, the author of the #1 release, "The Happy Has Been," shares his personal love letters to his son, Rōman, begun while still occupying Mom's belly. It was later, before Rōman's second year, that he was diagnosed with "severe autism," non-verbal in nature.
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BEAUTIFUL!!
- By Jessica A Ottmers on 07-06-24
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Voices from Gettysburg
- Letters, Papers, and Memoirs from the Greatest Battle of the Civil War
- By: Allen C. Guelzo
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 12 hrs
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Powerful, haunting, and unforgettable, this remarkable gathering of original documents, including never-before-published letters and papers, creates a day-by-day eyewitness account of the monumental collision at Gettysburg, in the words of the commanders, soldiers, politicians, and civilians from both the North and the South who experienced firsthand the changing course of the Civil War. New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and author Allen C. Guelzo delivers an invaluable and sobering firsthand perspective of the Civil War’s turning point.
By: Allen C. Guelzo
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Abraham Lincoln
- By: Ernest Foster
- Narrated by: Ron Altman
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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Even to this day Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) remains the most loved and respected of all American presidents. In this heartfelt biography, Ernest Foster reprises the ever-inspiring story of the man who traveled from a log cabin to the White House and presided over one of the momentous periods of change in the nation's history.
By: Ernest Foster
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Algren
- A Life
- By: Mary Wisniewski
- Narrated by: Gary Houston
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
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A tireless champion of the downtrodden, Nelson Algren, one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century, lived an outsider's life himself. He spent a month in prison as a young man for the theft of a typewriter; his involvement in Marxist groups earned him a lengthy FBI dossier; and he spent much of his life palling around with the sorts of drug addicts, prostitutes, and poor laborers who inspired and populated his novels and short stories. Most today know Algren as the radical writer of The Man with the Golden Arm, but award-winning reporter Mary Wisniewski offers a deeper portrait.
By: Mary Wisniewski
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God's Goodness Fruit
- Walking Through the Fields of Grace and Mercy in Bloom
- By: Angela Edwards, Marlowe Scott, Genae Kulah, and others
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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Life throws punches, some harder than others. Just ask the 15 remarkable women who penned their redemptive narratives in God’s Goodness Fruit. They have fearlessly confronted their painful pasts and emerged victorious! This anthology offers a tapestry of hope and inspiration, embracing readers with an accessible and relatable tone from cover to cover. Rooted in the Christian faith, this book resonates with readers of all backgrounds, offering a universal message of hope. These women courageously share their transformative journeys through emotional personal accounts, highlighting the ...
By: Angela Edwards, and others
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Camille Claudel - A short biography
- 5 Minutes - Short on time - long on info!
- By: Lea Pfeiffer
- Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer
- Length: 6 mins
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Camille Claudel, tragic art genius from France: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise.
By: Lea Pfeiffer
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Seduction of the Seducer of Seducers: Another Platitudinous Upanishad
- A Memento for an Eternal Life
- By: Inderpreet Kaur
- Narrated by: Inderpreet Kaur
- Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins
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A hungry pythoness on the prowl for Eternal Truth ... Why you should choose me over my competition is because I write from my experience that comes from being exposed to both the eastern and western style of living, where in the first half of my life it was east while the other half of my life in the west, which means it puts the burden of being that missing link that is needed to unite the east and the west!
By: Inderpreet Kaur
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Notes from a Feminist Killjoy
- Essays on Everyday Life (Essais Series, Book 2)
- By: Erin Wunker
- Narrated by: Kristen Ridley
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Following in the tradition of Sara Ahmed (the originator of the concept "feminist killjoy"), Wunker brings memoir, theory, literary criticism, pop culture, and feminist thinking together in this collection of essays that take up Ahmed's project as a multi-faceted lens through which to read the world from a feminist point of view.
By: Erin Wunker
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Maureen O'Carroll
- A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood
- By: Maureen O'Carroll, Leora O'Carroll
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Maureen O’Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood vividly brings to life growing up in a large, quirky but ambitious, Irish immigrant family during the Depression and War time in Australia. This enchanting memoir is told through the eyes of the middle child of the ten O’Carroll children, mischievous Maureen, who went on to become an acclaimed cellist. After years of periodic imprisonment in Ireland for their fight for independence, Maureen’s parents immigrated to Sydney, Australia with their large family in 1930. The patriarch, John O’Carroll, sets up in the ...
By: Maureen O'Carroll, and others
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Water Views
- By: Karen Jewell
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
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Water Views was a weekly column published in the Norwalk Hour newspaper in Connecticut for twelve years (2001-2012). The column proved to be very popular, and received three Certificates of Merit for Outstanding Submissions in the Sailing Columns Category for the John Southam Awards, one in 2005 and two in 2006. Water Views, A Collection of Essays, Volume 2 is the second in the series as author Karen Jewell continues sharing her entertaining short essays that she penned during those twelve years. Inside you will find interesting, enlightening and intriguing tales of all things nautical. ...
By: Karen Jewell
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The Story of Philosophy. Voltaire and the French Enlightenment
- By: Will Durant
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
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Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Voltaire and the French Enlightenment delves into the life and ideas of Voltaire, a central figure of the French Enlightenment. This volume explores Voltaire's contributions to philosophy, literature, and society, highlighting his advocacy for reason, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. Durant's engaging narrative brings to life the vibrant era of the Enlightenment and Voltaire's enduring influence on modern thought. A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and the history of ideas.
By: Will Durant
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Searching for Novak
- The man behind the enigma
- By: Mark Hodgkinson
- Narrated by: Nigel Barden
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever.
By: Mark Hodgkinson
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The Lotus-Born
- The Life Story of Padmasambhava
- By: Yeshe Tsogyal
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
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Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born Indian mystic and tantric master, is second only to Skakyamuni as the most famous figure in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In the ninth century, he journeyed across the Himalayan Mountains to establish Buddhism for the people of Tibet. This legendary tale interweaves narration with timeless advice to all spiritual practitioners. Here, in English for the first time, is the complete story of how Buddhism was planted in Tibet.
By: Yeshe Tsogyal