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Unabridged Biography Audiobooks

The 33-Year-Old Rookie
Author/Reader: Chris Coste, Chris Coste

Chris Coste dreamed of playing major-league baseball from the age of seven. But after 11 years in the minors, a spot on a major-league roster still seemed just out of his reach – until that fateful call came from the Philadelphia Phillies in May 2006. At age 33 ("going on 80"), Coste was finally heading to the big time. An inside look at a remarkable life and career.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, Athletes, EP9497, 9781606409497, $59.99
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Age Is Just a Number
Making the Impossible Possible at Any Time in Your Life
Author: Dara Torres, Reader: Rebecca Lowman

Compete against the 20-somethings? Why not? In her inspirational memoir, Olympic gold medalist (and 40-something) Dara Torres touches on the subjects of staying fit, aging, competition, and motherhood, drawing heavily from her own life experience. If she can dare to dream, so can everyone.

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E6R405, 9780739384053, $34.95
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The Boys of Summer
Author: Roger Kahn, Reader: Phil Gigante

Kahn recreates the magic of Ebbets Field and Dodger baseball in the 1930s and 1940s – the team that broke the color barrier with Jackie Robinson. He interweaves the story of his own youth, from early fandom to young reporterhood, traveling with and writing about his childhood idols. First published in 1972. "Touching and inspirational... Taste the peanuts and feel the summer heat. Gigante is marvelous, reading with a solid, unwavering voice."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 13 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E9N768, 9781423377689, $34.99
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Breaking Free
My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Author: Herschel Walker, Reader: Andre Teamer

Herschel tells his story – from the joys and hardships of childhood, to his explosive impact on college football, to his remarkable professional career. And he gives voice and hope to those suffering from DID (formerly known as multiple personality disorder). Herschel shows how this disorder played an integral role in his accomplishments and how he has learned to live with it today.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, Athletes, EP5944, 9781607755944, $59.99
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The Express
The Ernie Davis Story
Author: Robert C. Gallagher, Reader: J. Paul Boehmer

Ernie Davis was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. The outstanding Syracuse running back was 1962's No. 1 NFL draft pick – until he was diagnosed with leukemia the summer before his rookie season. An enduring storyof a true scholar-athlete, and a vivid look at sport in America at the dawn of the Civil Rights era. The movie stars Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid.

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5M877, 9781400108770, $24.99
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Fast Company
A Memoir of Live, Love, and Motorcycles in Italy
Author: David M. Gross, Reader: Grover Gardner

He left the States – and a predictable job – and landed in the fast lane, agreeing to help a struggling Italian motorcycle company. The result is this wry yet ecstatic love letter to the uproarious city of Bologna and to the motorcycle that gave him the freedom to live life at its very fastest. "Don't expect a leisurely ride through the Italian countryside... Gardner's expressive intonation and passionate voices make the journey amusing."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E8B888, 9780786158881, $29.95
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A Flame of Pure Fire
Jack Dempsey and the Roaring '20s
Author: Roger Kahn, Reader: Kevin Yon

The extraordinary story of Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight champion of the world from 1919 to 1927. This audiobook not only chronicles the brutal bouts of the "Manassa Mauler" but also illustrates how the raucous 1920s shaped Dempsey and themark he left on American history. "One doesn't have to be a fan of boxing to be enthralled by this story of a nice guy who didn't finish last."—The New Yorker

Unabridged, 14 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E9N780, 9781423377801, $39.99
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Forever Blue
Author: Michael D'Antonio, Reader: Phil Gigante

A richly detailed portrait of Walter O'Malley – the enigmatic Dodgers' owner who changed Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and baseball forever. Using never-before-seen documents and candid interviews with O'Malley's players, associates, and relatives, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey reveals this complex sportsman and industry pioneer. "Stunning biography... Gigante relates the material with the pitch-perfect tone of a television journalist."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 11 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E9N414, 9781423384144, $34.99
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Full Throttle
The Life and Fast Times of NASCAR Legend Curtis Turner
Author: Robert Edelstein, Reader: Rex Linn

The unremitting, over-the-top life of Curtis Turner, the greatest stock-car racer of all time. This thrilling biography is a full-scale chronicle of his legendary life, from his days as a teenage moonshine runner, through his comeback after four years of being banned from the NASCAR circuit. Turner wrote the book on living fast and dying young. "Linn delivers the dialogue in an understated rumbling and smoky voice... excellent."—Booklist

Unabridged, 10 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E9B894, 9780786158942, $19.95
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