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My Name Is Barbra
- By: Barbra Streisand
- Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
- Length: 48 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,389
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,011
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,011
Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career.
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5 out of 5 stars
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BARBRA IS LIKE BUTTAH!
- By JoeGato57 on 11-08-23
- My Name Is Barbra
- By: Barbra Streisand
- Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
The easy you made me feel...
Reviewed: 02-11-24
This book was like spending a snowed-in long weekend with a best friend/sister; sharing stories, laughing, crying, sharing, eating good food & bonding in front of a fireplace would be. I listened to it with great care not to inhale it. Like a little girl given her first & only Hershey's Kiss, I slowly licked a bit at a time so it would last as I had a glass of milk to finish with it. I am so glad I heard her tell me the truth in her own voice, in her own words. This was so heartfelt, so loving, so menchadic (sic) as she is. I wish we'd grown up together, really were family & every once in a while we could talk (schmooze.)
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Hello, Gorgeous
- Becoming Barbra Streisand
- By: William J. Mann
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Morton
- Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 365
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 322
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 313
In 1960, she was a 17-year-old Brooklyn kid with plenty of talent but no connections and certainly no money; her mother brought her soup to make sure she stayed fed as she took acting classes and scraped out a living. Just four years later, Barbra Streisand was the top-selling female recording artist in America and the star of one of Broadway’s biggest hits. Now the acclaimed Hollywood biographer William Mann chronicles that dizzying ascent, telling the riveting behind-the-scenes story of how Streisand and her team transformed her from an unknown dreamer into a worldwide superstar.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narration needs improving!
- By J-sun Burns on 11-05-20
- Hello, Gorgeous
- Becoming Barbra Streisand
- By: William J. Mann
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Morton
Good prep for her memoir
Reviewed: 07-03-23
Reader was very good - was able to pronounce Yiddish words. Some new info that was interesting. Wish it had concluded after she gave birth to Jason Gould or divorced Elliott Gould. Ending seemed abrupt.
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Atlas of the Heart
- Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 17,324
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14,914
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14,721
In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect
- By Mandy on 02-16-22
- Atlas of the Heart
- Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
Life & soul changing.
Reviewed: 07-28-22
l think this the culmination of all her work. Loved it, especially hearing her speaking it. All went right to my heart, head abd soul. Right book at exactly the right time.
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The Reckoning
- Our Nation's Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal
- By: Mary L. Trump PhD
- Narrated by: Mary L. Trump PhD
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,296
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,118
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,113
The Reckoning will examine America’s national trauma, rooted in our history but dramatically exacerbated by the impact of current events and the Trump administration’s corrupt and immoral policies. Our failure to acknowledge this trauma, let alone root it out, has allowed it to metastasize. Whether it manifests itself in rising levels of rage and hatred, or hopelessness and apathy, the stress of living in a country we no longer recognize has affected all of us. America is suffering from PTSD - a new leader alone cannot fix us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Focus of racism using her uncle as a mirror
- By Amazon Customer on 08-18-21
- The Reckoning
- Our Nation's Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal
- By: Mary L. Trump PhD
- Narrated by: Mary L. Trump PhD
Excellent, impactful
Reviewed: 06-19-22
Though not what I expected a book that has changed me. Wasn't that exactly what you intended MLT?
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Brat
- An '80s Story
- By: Andrew McCarthy
- Narrated by: Andrew McCarthy
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,898
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,894
Most people know Andrew McCarthy from his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less Than Zero, and as a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heartthrobs has come to represent both a genre of film and an era of pop culture. In his memoir, McCarthy focuses his gaze on that singular moment in time. The result is a revealing look at coming of age in a maelstrom, reckoning with conflicted ambition, innocence, addiction, and masculinity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Short and jumpy, like his career
- By Wendi on 05-22-21
- Brat
- An '80s Story
- By: Andrew McCarthy
- Narrated by: Andrew McCarthy
McCarthy brought me right back to the '80s!
Reviewed: 06-11-22
Listening, I savored all his experiences. I heard the soundtrack & scenes from all the films. Andrew would've been my choice in St. Elmo's Fire. I miss his acting but this Audible gave me a taste of him in that packs films. Thanks!
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Kate Walsh
- Length: 41 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
In this episode Ellen sits down with her dear friend and longtime Grey's Anatomy castmate Kate Walsh. They discuss finding a work/life balance, being resilient, and talk about their time together on Grey's. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like sitting in Ellen's livingroom listening in.
- By Wendy on 04-26-22
Like sitting in Ellen's livingroom listening in.
Reviewed: 04-26-22
Listening to these women catch up and relive memories from Grey's Anatomy was a great listen. The podcast was funny, warm and so comfortable I wished I was in the room with them.
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Love, Lucy
- By: Lucille Ball
- Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,256
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,735
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,719
Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a great book
- By SCOTT on 07-11-18
- Love, Lucy
- By: Lucille Ball
- Narrated by: Lucie Arnaz
Wonderful autobiography!
Reviewed: 02-04-22
Wish some of it at least was Lucille's own taped voice. I grew up the I Love Lucy reruns & she & Desi were a great team at work if not always at home. When I was allowed to stay up late it was because she was going to be on The Tonight Show. As herself, she reminded me of my mother at times in those interviews. Lucie did it all up. putting it together and sharing this was a true gift. Her Dad was a smart, fair dealing businessman, her mother was too. They changed so much in TV and how it was made, it's amazing. This Audible left me wanting at least 3 more chapters. It flew by so fast.
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Apparently There Were Complaints
- A Memoir
- By: Sharon Gless
- Narrated by: Sharon Gless
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 629
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 555
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Story5 out of 5 stars 553
Anyone who has seen Sharon Gless act in Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice, and countless other shows and movies, knows that she’s someone who gives every role her all. She holds nothing back in Apparently There Were Complaints, a hilarious, deeply personal memoir that spills all about Gless’s five decades in Hollywood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I listened from beginning to end
- By Amazon Customer on 12-14-21
- Apparently There Were Complaints
- A Memoir
- By: Sharon Gless
- Narrated by: Sharon Gless
I am left longing for more.
Reviewed: 01-15-22
Sharon Gless makes her life irresistible. she paints with voice & words each scene, so vividly, you feel you were in the room. Her many years of work & many years of meeting the personal challenges "had me" within the first 10 minutes.
If you think you know her from any TV role she's played, boy, you're clueless. The only problem for me is that her memoir's end came too quickly... I need a sequel. This Audible was like a fabulous box of chocolates I could only enjoy one piece at a time. I had to use all my self-control to listen to an hour each evening because I sensed it would fly by too fast.
Sadly. I now wish I could call her and tell her about this terrific book I just finished. Or, also living on Planet Florida, invite her to lunch because I'd like to call her a friend. So whether by Kindle or hard cover or Audible, get started now. This memoir is a fantastic ride that'll have you smiling, misty-eyed, nodding & wishing to know Ms. Guess in real life, too.
P.S. Ms. Gless, Christine Cagney always wished she could be you when she grew up.
P.P.S. Audible, when the reader says the chapter number, please have your apps number agree with it.
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How to Save a Life
- The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy
- By: Lynette Rice
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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Story4 out of 5 stars 184
More than 15 years after its premiere, Grey’s Anatomy remains one of the most beloved dramas on television and ABC’s most important property. It typically wins its time slot and has ranked in the top 20 most watched shows in primetime for most of its 17-season run. It currently averages more than nine million viewers each week. How to Save a Life takes a totally unauthorized deep dive into the show’s humble start, while offering exclusive intel on the behind-the-scenes culture, the most heartbreaking departures, and the more polarizing plotlines.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Perfect for fans
- By Pink Amy on 09-23-21
- How to Save a Life
- The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy
- By: Lynette Rice
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan
All That I Hoped It Would Be
Reviewed: 11-01-21
Grey's has been my passion since S1E1. When Scandal was born TGIT was a commitment I kept.
Hearing all the "voices" involved speak of the episodes of Grey's on set and off brought me back to the beginning of falling in love with the show. I hope S18 becomes the final season, says Covid. I want to be left satisfied and with more Meredith than S17 or the beginning of S18 have offered. As Pompeo has said on talk shows, it would be wonderful if all the characters could come back to say goodbye. Those that have passed did so on the beach S17, my hope is the rest do so S18.
This book is well written and as an Audible, well read. Don't hesitate to get it and enjoy it.
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Barbra Streisand: On the Couch
- By: Alma H. Bond
- Narrated by: Kimberly Bourgoyne
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance2 out of 5 stars 5
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Story3 out of 5 stars 5
Barbra Streisand has been a show business staple for decades, from Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly! to The Way We Were and, more recently, the Fockers franchise. Whether gracing a stage, screen, or album cover, Barbra's iconic silhouette is a globally-familiar image. We know Barbra the star, but how well do we know Barbra the woman?
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3 out of 5 stars
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The book is informative and entertaining.
- By Andrea on 12-20-17
- Barbra Streisand: On the Couch
- By: Alma H. Bond
- Narrated by: Kimberly Bourgoyne
I want my credit back!!
Reviewed: 08-29-21
seems like it was written by an 11th grader. The reader can't speak English correctly- axe instead of ask???? You use this illiterate woman? If the author used Yiddish phrases, write them phonetically for God's sake, explain them to this narrator who clearly doesn't understand them nor can pronounce them. Don't use her anymore - she's beyond aweful!!! I deserve my credit back. This book and reader aren't worth the credit or money I pay for Audible. if possible I'd have given NO STARS!!!
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