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Abridged Biography Audiobooks

A-Rod
The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez
Author: Selena Roberts, Reader: L.J. Ganser

A revealing portrait of the controversial baseball superstar, the richest and possibly the most talented player in baseball. While describing his dalliances with strippers, infatuation with Madonna, contract-breaking and steroid use, the Sports Illustrated writer also reveals the root of his identity crisis.

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5H089, 9780061940897, $29.99
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The Big Bam
The Life and Times of Babe Ruth
Author: Leigh Montville, Reader: Adam Grupper

This phenomenal player, the guy with the .342 lifetime batting average and who insisted that the only game in the world is baseball, still commands respect. Listen to the biography of Babe Ruth, sport's most explosive slugger, based on newly discovered documents and interviews. "Vividly presents the heroic details of Ruth's playing career."—BookPage

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R273, 9780739332733, $29.95
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The Blind Side
Evolution of a Game
Author: Michael Lewis, Reader: Grover Gardner

The author of Moneyball traces the upbringing of a boy through to young adulthood, through the lens of sports and his community of support. Along the way, he shows us a largely unanalyzed but inexorable trend in football: placing untold value on the players who protect the quarterback. A narrative of great and surprising power. The film stars Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. "A shrewd analysis of the NFL... moving."—Booklist

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R506, 9780307715067, $20.00
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A Champion's Mind
Lessons from a Life in Tennis
Author: Pete Sampras, with Peter Bodo, Reader: Mark Deakins

This magnificent tennis phenomenon – his career boasts 14 Singles Grand Slam titles, 11 Tennis Masters Series titles, and 762 wins – is notoriously reclusive. But here he opens up as he never has, describing how he built his game and himself. "Compelling... Listeners may get the feeling this audio presentation is exactly like watching a Pete Sampras tennis match: perfectly executed."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R875, 9780739328750, $29.95
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Clemente
The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero
Author/Reader: David Maraniss, David Maraniss

Three thousand hits. A .317 average over 18 seasons. The first Latino baseball player elected to the Hall of Fame. This intense right fielder, an athlete of determination and grace, paved the way and set the highest standard for waves of Latino players. This biography by a Pulitzer-winning journalist captures the life and energy of a phenomenal man. "Utterly compelling... astounding... [the book] shines."—San Francisco Chronicle

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Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5P215, 9780743552158, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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The Education of a Coach
Author: David Halberstam, Reader: Eric Conger

Five Super Bowl titles. Thirty-one years in the NFL. The highest postseason percentage of any head coach in NFL history. This Pulitzer Prize winning author profiles New England Patriots football coach Bill Belichick, exploring the nuances of both the game and the man behind it. "[Conger has] the snappy delivery of a play-by-play commentator... an engrossing portrait [and] a reading that hits just the right note."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 3 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E3W496, 9781401384951, $14.98
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Every Second Counts
Author: Lance Armstrong, with Sally Jenkins, Reader: Oliver Wyman

With six straight Tour de France wins, the 2002 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year is an inspiration. This impressive and exhilarating account of his personal and professional victories captures the mind-set of the cyclist who has beaten incredible odds and considers each day an opportunity for excellence. "A joyous, triumphant book, a celebration of all the things that make life good... fascinating and inspiring."—Booklist

Abridged, 4 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E4R362, 9780739303627, ~~$27.50~~ Now $17.88
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I Never Had It Made
Author: Jackie Robinson, Reader: Ossie Davis

A straightforward yet inspiring story of what it took to be the first man of color to break into the white world of professional sports. Jackie Robinson's story is more than a telling of his tremendous talent; it is also a recollection that showcases his tenacious spirit, bravery, and the courage of his ideals.

Abridged, 1 MP3-CD, Biography, Athletes, E1N859, 9781423358596, $24.95
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It's Not About the Bike
My Journey Back to Life
Author: Lance Armstrong, with Sally Jenkins, Reader: Oliver Wyman

Audie Award winner. We all know that seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is a fearless competitor. Now find out what is truly heroic about the great cyclist: his depth of character and generosity of spirit. In down-to-earth Texas style, he describes his early success, near-fatal cancer, recovery, marriage, and fatherhood. "Inspiring, plainspoken, and resonates with hope."—Booklist

Abridged, 4 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E4Z449, 9781565114494, $29.95
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Joe DiMaggio
The Hero's Life
Author/Reader: Richard Ben Cramer, Richard Ben Cramer

A 56-game hitting streak, 361 home runs, a .325 career batting average – all that, plus Marilyn Monroe. This fascinating biography of baseball's Yankee Clipper by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author captures Joltin' Joe's stunning riseto fame – and his hidden shame. "This is a bravura performance, a balanced [and a] passionate book."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5P479, 9780743544795, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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