F. Lowell
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The Soul of Baseball
- A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America
- By: Joe Posnanski
- Narrated by: David Sadzin
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 184
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 164
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Story5 out of 5 stars 162
The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions - for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music - O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Buck O’Neil fan!!
- By scott on 04-24-20
- The Soul of Baseball
- A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America
- By: Joe Posnanski
- Narrated by: David Sadzin
Wonderful baseball memories
Reviewed: 07-02-24
I loved this book. I felt I knew Bick O'Neill personally by the time I finished it, and I think most people who actually met him, even for a few moments, felt he had been their lifelong friend. Buck finally did make the Hall Of Fame, but not until 2022, and as an Executive, not a player, manager, scout or coach. At least he is finally in!
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American Shield
- The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy
- By: Susan Shapiro, Aquilino Gonell
- Narrated by: Robb Moreira
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story5 out of 5 stars 34
Aquilino Gonell came to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy. Although he spoke no English, he dedicated himself to his adopted land, striving for the American dream. Determined to be a success story, he joined the army to pay for college. He saw action in Iraq and returned home with PTSD. Believing in the promise of our government, he focused on healing himself and supporting his family. His hard work paid off when he landed a coveted position with the United States Capitol Police and rose to the rank of sergeant. January 6, 2021, changed everything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A real hero
- By Anonymous User on 12-28-23
- American Shield
- The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy
- By: Susan Shapiro, Aquilino Gonell
- Narrated by: Robb Moreira
Incredibly powerful and moving book!
Reviewed: 12-31-23
It was heartbreaking reading the story of Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell. This man, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, enlisted in the Army, served a tour in Iraq, became a U.S. Citizen, and then joined the Capitol Police Dept. The events of January 6, he describes as far worse than anything he experienced during his time in the Iraq War.
It horrifies me that so many people still downplay the events of that day, calling it a "hoax", or a "peaceful protest", or simply say it was "no big deal". Those people, more than any, need to read this book, but I doubt any will.
This book is utterly worth your time!
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I'm Keith Hernandez
- A Memoir
- By: Keith Hernandez
- Narrated by: Keith Hernandez
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 287
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 262
Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent - not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament - that transcended the sport and propelled him to a level of renown that few other athletes have achieved.
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1 out of 5 stars
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True Colors Shine Through
- By BK on 10-06-21
- I'm Keith Hernandez
- A Memoir
- By: Keith Hernandez
- Narrated by: Keith Hernandez
Excellent baseball memoir
Reviewed: 05-06-23
I read the print version of this book when it first came out, and now I wanted to hear it in Keith's voice as an audio book. Very enjoyable in both forms and highly recommended to all baseball fans.
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The Day the World Came to Town
- 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
- By: Jim DeFede
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,106
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,721
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,705
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of US airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill.
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5 out of 5 stars
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👍👍 From one of the Plane People
- By Timothy on 12-30-19
- The Day the World Came to Town
- 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
- By: Jim DeFede
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Restores faith in humanity!
Reviewed: 04-04-23
This book really highlights what extraordinary people the residents of Gander and surrounding towns truly are. Their selflessness, their decency, their commitment to simply doing the right thing is inspirational. Very highly recommended!
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What's So Funny?
- My Hilarious Life
- By: Tim Conway, Jane Scovell, Carol Burnett - foreword
- Narrated by: Tim Conway, Carol Burnett, Dick Hill, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,175
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,951
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,942
Six-time Emmy Award-winning funnyman Tim Conway, best known for his characters on The Carol Burnett Show, offers a straight-shooting and hilarious memoir about his life on stage and off as an actor and comedian. In television history, few entertainers have captured as many hearts and made as many people laugh as Tim Conway. There's nothing in the world that Tim Conway would rather do than entertain - and in his first-ever memoir, What's So Funny?, that's exactly what he does.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not narrated by Tim
- By Bob Murdock on 05-05-14
- What's So Funny?
- My Hilarious Life
- By: Tim Conway, Jane Scovell, Carol Burnett - foreword
- Narrated by: Tim Conway, Carol Burnett, Dick Hill, Jane Scovell
Wonderfully funny!
Reviewed: 03-21-23
Tim Conway must have been a blast to have as a friend! He seems like he was the nicest person imaginable, with a wicked practical joking streak! Highly recommended!
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Jim Henson
- The Biography
- By: Brian Jay Jones
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 21 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,332
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,218
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,219
He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dramatically complete
- By T on 10-01-13
- Jim Henson
- The Biography
- By: Brian Jay Jones
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
What an amazing man!
Reviewed: 10-08-22
I'm shocked at the reviews here calling the book "cold" or "reads like a text book". I found it incredibly engaging, and learned so much about Jim Henson, both as a creative genius, and as a wonderful, if complex, human being! I made the mistake of listening to the details of his final illness and death, and then his Memorial Service, while I was driving. Hard to drive when you want to cry!
Highly, highly, highly recommended!
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All About Me!
- My Remarkable Life in Show Business
- By: Mel Brooks
- Narrated by: Mel Brooks
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,266
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,754
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,740
At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful and nostalgic
- By GAT on 12-07-21
- All About Me!
- My Remarkable Life in Show Business
- By: Mel Brooks
- Narrated by: Mel Brooks
It's like Mel in your living room telling stories!
Reviewed: 02-15-22
Loved that Mel narrated his own book. It's truly like having him in your living room, telling you great and very funny stories about his life, his friends and co-workers, and his movies! Loved it!
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The Iowa Baseball Confederacy
- By: W. P. Kinsella
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 94
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Story4 out of 5 stars 83
Gideon Clarke is a man on a quest. He is out to prove to the world, as his father tried before him, that the world-champion Chicago Cubs traveled to Onamata, Iowa, in the summer of 1908 for an exhibition game against all-stars from the Iowa Baseball Confederacy, an amateur league. The game, which was to be short, pleasant, and the Cubs thought, one-sided, turned into a titanic battle of over 2,000 innings, played mostly in the pouring rain. This game is not on the record books.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding and Magical
- By David McIrvin on 06-05-20
- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy
- By: W. P. Kinsella
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
One of my favorites!
Reviewed: 12-12-21
I loved this book when I first read it, and loved it again in the Audible version! Grover Gardner did a superb job as narrator.
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Mike Nichols
- A Life
- By: Mark Harris
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 646
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 549
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Story5 out of 5 stars 547
By the acclaimed author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back comes a magnificent biography of one of the most protean creative forces in American entertainment history, a life of dazzling highs and vertiginous plunges - some of the worst largely unknown until now. Mark Harris explores, with brilliantly vivid detail and insight, the life, work, struggle, and passion of an artist and man in constant motion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the book, but driven nuts my mispronounced names.
- By Amazon Customer on 02-14-21
- Mike Nichols
- A Life
- By: Mark Harris
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 10-24-21
A fascinating look at a complex, but basically very good, man! The reading by George Newbern is excellent!
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The Lowells of Massachusetts
- An American Family
- By: Nina Sankovitch
- Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
- Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
The Lowells of Massachusetts were a remarkable family. They were settlers in the New World in the 1600s, revolutionaries creating a new nation in the 1700s, merchants and manufacturers building prosperity in the 1800s, and scientists and artists flourishing in the 1900s. Though no strangers to controversy, the family boasted some of the most astonishing individuals in America's history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What an amazing family
- By Ted Theodore Logan on 06-25-17
- The Lowells of Massachusetts
- An American Family
- By: Nina Sankovitch
- Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
I'm proud to bear the Lowell name!
Reviewed: 09-14-21
I'm proud to be descended, albeit distantly, and to bear the last name of this amazing family! Nina Sankovitch has written a superb history of the Lowells from 1639 to 1925. Her account reads like a novel and Jo Anna Perrin's reading does it full justice. I highly recommend this!
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