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Unabridged Biography Audiobooks

About Alice
Author/Reader: Calvin Trillin, Calvin Trillin

This beloved writer who celebrates humor and family gives us a moving tribute to his late wife, a remarkable woman who appeared in many of his books. Like him, she valued family, food, and life. And she certainly valued her husband –who in turn adored her. Named one of 2007's top five author-read audios by AudioFile. "It would be difficult to conceive of anyone else's voice containing a more genuine mix of love and longing... His devotion echoes in every syllable of every word."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 CD, Biography, E1R216, 9780739342169, $19.95
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After the Fire
A True Story of Love and Survival
Author: Robin Gaby Fisher, Reader: Paul Michael Garcia

In 2000, a fire raged through a Seton Hall University dormitory. This is the extraordinary story of two survivors and their fight to recover from their horrendous burns – the worst damage the hospital burn unit had ever seen. It is the story of the people who love them, of faith and family, and of the invisible ties that bind us to one another. "Consistently dramatic... honest and intimate."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Biography, E5B437, 9781433244377, $19.95
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Against All Hope
Author: Armando Villadares, Reader: Grover Gardner

Viva la revolución! A stunning portrait of courage in the face of devastation, torture, and confinement. Arrested for his resistance to Castro's communism, the author endured 22 years of torment and triumph in prison. In spite of the beatings, hunger, humiliation, and psychological experimentation he suffered, he emerged triumphant, the result of his hope and unswerving faith. "Extraordinary."—Los Angeles Times

Unabridged, 12 cassettes, Biography, E9B075, 9780786100750, ~~$83.95~~ Now $75.55
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All in the Family, Doctor Included
Inspirational Stories from the Heart of a Pediatrician
Author: Vladimir A. Tsesis, M.D., Reader: Pat Bottino

Poignant moments, cozy chuckles, and sage advice from the kindly physician's busy pediatric practice. Dedicated to the contemporary American family in search of purpose and meaning, it's both serious and humorous, and reflects the burning issues facing our society. "I read it with delight."—Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Unabridged, 9 cassettes, Biography, E9B607, 9780786116072, ~~$62.95~~ Now $40.92
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Among Schoolchildren
Author: Tracy Kidder, Reader: Stephen Yankee

Over a year, this fifth-grade teacher struggles to make a positive difference in the lives of her students. In Holyoke, Massachusetts, Christine Zajac toils far from the limelight. Her story is heart-warming and inspiring as she helps these 10-year-olds become full-scale human beings. We find that some are brilliant, others are troubled, and that Ms. Zajac never gives up.

Unabridged, 1 MP3-CD, Biography, E1N915, 9781423359159, $24.95
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Beautiful Boy
A Father's Journey Through His Son's Meth Addiction
Author: David Sheff, Reader: Anthony Heald

He watched his bright, high-achieving son descend into the morass of meth addiction. With haunting candor, this respected journalist traces the first subtle warning signs, the denial (by both child and parents), the early morning phone calls, the attempts at rehab, and, at last, the way past addiction. "In this frightened, beautiful memoir, he beats back the cliches of addiction with the honesty of his own story."—San Francisto Chronicle

Unabridged, 9 CDs, Biography, E9B468, 9781433204685, $29.95
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A Beautiful Mind
A Biography of John Forbes Nash, Jr.
Author: Sylvia Nasar, Reader: Anna Fields

A fine line between genius and madness? Hear the heartbreaking rise, fall, and ultimate triumph of John Forbes Nash, Jr., winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics. After revolutionizing his field, he descended into the morass of schizophrenia for 30 years. The movie stars Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly, and won Oscars for Best Movie and Best Director. "Powerfully affecting."—The Wall Street Journal

Unabridged, 16 CDs, Biography, E9B581, 9780786195817, ~~$128.00~~ Now $115.20
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The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness
Author/Reader: Joel ben Izzy, Joel ben Izzy

When the author, a master storyteller, loses his voice to throat cancer, he's convinced he's lost everything. But his old teacher convinces him that he's been given a great gift. Their meetings lead him on a journey into the timeless wisdom of ancient tales – and, ultimately, toward the secret of happiness. "His story is a poignant one, filled with sadness, laughter, and joy... an unforgettable listening experience."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, EP7119, 9781602527119, $44.99
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The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness
Author/Reader: Joel ben Izzy, Joel ben Izzy

When the author, a master storyteller, loses his voice to throat cancer, he's convinced he's lost everything. But his old teacher convinces him that he's been given a great gift. Their meetings lead him on a journey into the timeless wisdom of ancient tales – and, ultimately, toward the secret of happiness. "His story is a poignant one, filled with sadness, laughter, and joy... an unforgettable listening experience."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 4 CDs, Biography, E4Z514, 9781598875140, $26.95
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