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Author/Reader:
Harriet Reisen
Harriet Reisen
Format: 11
CDs
(Unabridged)
An account of the life of the beloved author, portraying a writer as worthy of interest as her most famous character, Jo March. From her family and her work as a Civil War nurse to her illnesses and her wealth as a result of unprecedented sales of her books, this audiobook offers a fresh, modern take on the prolific author. The basis for the PBS American Masters special. "Vital and dramatic... brings Louisa to whirling life... Here, finally, is Alcott whole."—Booklist
Item #: E9M445
ISBN: 9781400114450
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Author:
Susan Cheever
Reader:
Tavia Gilbert
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
This comprehensive and definitive biography sheds new light on the life and work of Louisa May Alcott, whose Little Women and other novels have inspired generations of women. Examines her role as a woman, working writer, and daughterat a time when the rejection of marriage in favor of independence defied conventional wisdom. "Provocative biography... Keen, refreshing, and authoritative."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E8M790
ISBN: 9781400117901
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Author/Reader:
Neely Tucker
Neely Tucker
Format: 4
Cassettes
(Abridged)
You can save the world, one person at a time. In the heart of conflict-torn Zimbabwe, an American couple fights to save the life of an abandoned infant girl, whom they love the moment they see her. The struggle to adopt her takes far longer than they expected. This is their story. "Affecting, powerful memoir... utterly heartfelt and truly inspiring."—Booklist
Item #: E4R070
ISBN: 9780739310700
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Author:
Marya Hornbacher
Reader:
Tavia Gilbert
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
Finally, after years of unexplainable behavior, she learned the reason behind it: she was diagnosed with Type I rapid-cycle bipolar. She takes us inside her desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. And she convinces us that she's only one of millions in America like her, struggling with mental disorders.
Item #: E8B237
ISBN: 9781433212376
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Author:
Barry Forshaw
Reader:
Stanley McGeagh
Format: 8
CDs
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Since he died in 2004 Stieg Larsson, the author of the Millennium trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo et al.), has received international fame. But his life would be remembered as truly extraordinary even had his trilogy never been published. He was a political activist, photographer, graphic designer, a respected journalist, and the editor of numerous science fiction magazines.
Item #: E7N303
ISBN: 9781743103036
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Author/Reader:
Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon
Format: 7
CDs
(Unabridged)
This Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares his autobiography and his vision of life in these insightful, provocative, slyly interlinked essays – a series of reflections and regrets, each sparked by an encounter in the present that connects to the past for this son, husband, and father. By the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Union. Audie Award finalist 2010. "Provocative and insightful... By turns poignant and witty, Chabon is a comfortable, inviting reader. His relaxed and conversational style is shot through with occasional fervent moments."—AudioFile
Item #: E9H237
ISBN: 9780061842375
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Authors:
Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan, and Geoffrey C. Ward
Reader:
Bill Meisle
Format: 7
CDs
(Unabridged)
Using material from works of the wild-haired literary giant, this Audie Award finalist, an impressive companion to the PBS series, follows the writer, humorist, lecturer, and people's philosopher from Hannibal to Europe and the Middle East; and from his early newspaper career to his storied life as, Twain said, "the most conspicuous man on the planet." "A treasure trove... Meisle's five-star performance breathes life into the narrative."—Booklist
Item #: E8R048
ISBN: 9780375420481
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Author/Reader:
Ron Powers
Ron Powers
Format: 9
CDs
(Abridged)
We think we know Twain from the one-liners and novels, yet the life behind the images and wit is itself a tragicomic epic. The American genius clearly emerges in this authoritative portrait. This Pulitzer Prize-winning author, drawing on thousands of Twain's letters and journal entries, retraces a famous life in illuminating detail. Winner of a 2005 Listen Up award from Publishers Weekly. "Powers proves he intuitively understands Twain's flair for language and drama because he possesses those gifts himself... Listeners can almost see the twinkle in his eye."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E5P706
ISBN: 9780743547062
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Author:
Mark Twain
Reader:
McAvoy Layne
Format: 3
CDs
(Unabridged)
Just like the rest of us, Mark Twain fell in love with Hawaii. His expected stay of one week expanded to four months, and he sent delightful missives back to the Sacramento Union newspaper, painting a vivid portrait of the islands. Afascinating history of an exotic place. "Gives one the invigorating sense of visiting an exotic locale as well as a different era... Layne reads the letters as Twain might have... a reminder of why Twain's legacy has endured."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E3A257
ISBN: 9780792782575
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Author:
Eve Laplante
Reader:
Karen White
Format: 12
CDs
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Based on newly uncovered family papers, this groundbreaking and intensely moving portrait of Louisa May Alcott's relationship with her mother will completely transform our understanding of one of America's most beloved authors. "Compelling... Paint[s] a fuller picture of Abigail and her role in Louisa's life... [and] allows her protagonists to speak for themselves."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E9M046
ISBN: 9781452610467
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Authors:
Marcia Gillespie, Rosa Johnson Butler, and Richard A. Long, with foreword by Oprah Winfrey
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Dion Graham
Format: 3
CDs
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Take an unusual look at the life and myriad interests and accomplishments of this renowned poet, playwright, and humanitarian. On the occasion of her 80th birthday, it captures Angelou at home, at work, and in the public eye. This audiobook will delight and surprise all who have come to know and love Maya Angelou. "Will inspire listeners. Dion Graham's engaging voice lends modulation and expression throughout, and he excels at characterizing Angelou's speech."—AudioFile
Item #: E3N4849
ISBN: 9781423364849
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Multiple Authors
Reader:
Dion Graham
Format:
Playaway
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Take an unusual look at the life and myriad interests and accomplishments of this renowned poet, playwright, and humanitarian. On the occasion of her 80th birthday, it captures Angelou at home, at work, and in the public eye. Will delight and surprise all who have come to know and love Maya Angelou. "Will inspire listeners. Dion Graham's engaging voice lends modulation and expression throughout, and he excels at characterizing Angelou's speech."—AudioFile
Item #: EP26538
ISBN: 9781608126538
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Author:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Reader:
Robert Whitfield
Format: 12
CDs
(Unabridged)
The creator of the famous Sherlock Holmes tells his own remarkable story. A physician from humble origins, he traveled as doctor on a whaler in the Arctic and off of Africa; witnessed wars in the Sudan, South Africa, and Germany; and studied the occult for years. "[He] describes an incredibly adventuresome and full life, of which the authorship of his famous stories was only a small part."—Kliatt
Item #: E9B9263
ISBN: 9781441719263
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Author:
Rhoda Janzen
Reader:
Hillary Huber
Format: 7
CDs
(Unabridged)
Her husband left her. She's recovering from a car crash. She hurts. So she goes home – to the Mennonite family she left behind. With open arms and offbeat advice, this sheltered community helps her come to terms with her failed marriage and the choices that both freed and entrapped her. "[She] is always ready to gently turn the humor back on herself."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E7Z907
ISBN: 9781598879070
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Author/Reader:
Amy Dickinson
Amy Dickinson
Format: 5
CDs
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A heartfelt memoir from the author of the syndicated advice column Ask Amy. Raising her daughter in her hometown of Freeville, New York, with the help of family, she learns about life and the importance of love, family, and friendships. "As entertaining as it is touching... Her voice, with its appealing girl-next-door familiarity, will delight and engage listeners."—AudioFile
Item #: E5H514
ISBN: 9781401395148
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Author/Reader:
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Format: 15
CDs
(Unabridged)
A wonderful and indelible picture of an extraordinary man and his extraordinary life, woven from personal pieces composed over more than 50 years. "Fascinating... Buckley reads his own essays with a wit and joy worthy of listeners' attention."—AudioFile
Item #: E9B984
ISBN: 9780786179848
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William F. Buckley Jr.
William F. Buckley Jr.
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Playaway
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A wonderful and indelible picture of an extraordinary man and his extraordinary life, woven from personal pieces composed over more than 50 years. "Fascinating... Buckley reads his own essays with a wit and joy worthy of listeners' attention."—AudioFile
Item #: EP0440
ISBN: 9781455160440
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Author/Reader:
John Hope Franklin
John Hope Franklin
Format: 6
CDs
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This inspiring audio chronicles our racial transformation in the 20th century. From the ugly Jim Crow days of 1915, through the sweeping changes of civil rights, the respected scholar reminds us that America's problem remains one of color.By the nation's preeminent African American historian and winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. "[His] steady, unwavering voice, touched with a taste of gravel and the slightest Southern drawl, anchors his reading... [He sounds] like an engaging, hospitable storyteller."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E6U819
ISBN: 9781593978198
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Author/Reader:
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Format: 4
CDs
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The legendary author shares the deepest personal story of her life: her relationship with her mother. For the first time, Angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petitesize belied her larger-than-life presence – a presence absent during much of Angelou's early life.
Item #: E8R822
ISBN: 9780449808221
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Author:
Christopher Hitchens, with foreword by Graydon Carter and Afterword by Carol Blue
Reader:
Simon Prebble
Format: 2
CDs
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The brilliant writer discovered he had cancer of the esophagus in 2010, and he died in late 2011. In this riveting account, he poignantly describes the torments of illness, its taboos, and explores how disease transforms experience and changes our relationship to the world around us. An exemplary story of one man's refusal to cower in the face of the unknown.
Item #: E4W188
ISBN: 9781619691889
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