Women's History Month

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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Acedia & Me
A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life
Author/Reader: Kathleen Norris, Kathleen Norris

A personal and moving memoir that resurrects the ancient term acedia, or soul-weariness, and brilliantly explores its relevancy to the modern individual and culture. A 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book. "Penetrating theological memoir... provides not just spiritual hope but a much-needed kick to the rear."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 9 CDs, Biography, Writers, E9F371, 9780143143710, $39.95
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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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Anaïs Nin Herself
Author/Reader: Ana<\#239>s Nin, Ana<\#239>s Nin

Reading passages from her famous diaries, Nin draws the listener into her highly personal world, painting a vivid portrait of a woman as artist and self. "An extraordinary, historic, archival, and memorable recording which speaks in a fresh voice to new generations."—AudioFile

Abridged, 2 cassettes, Biography, Writers, M20371, 9780945353713, Now $15.95 $7.95
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Anna and the King of Siam
Author: Margaret Landon, Reader: Kate Reading

A classic tale of intrigue, comedy, tragedy, and gentle wisdom. Mixing mostly fact with fiction, it's the enchanting tale of Anna Leonowens, a proper Victorian lady who enters the exotic world of kings, concubines, and palaces when she is hired to tutor the royal family of Siam. Originally published in 1944 and the basis for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The King and I.

Unabridged, 12 cassettes, History, E5028, 9780736646475, Now $96.00 $62.40
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Anne Frank Remembered
The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family
Authors: Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold, Reader: Barbara Rosenblat

Miep Gies found Anne Frank's abandoned diary and brought the world a message of love and hope. For more than two years, the author and her husband helped hide the Frank family from the Nazis. Later she returned the diary to Anne's father. "Speaking in proud, proper, and warm tones, Rosenblat narrates the memoir... She easily affects just the right hint of a Dutch accent... heartbreaking story of courage."—Booklist

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E6X523, 9781598595239, $29.99
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Annie Oakley
Woman at Arms
Author: Courtney Ryley Cooper, Reader: Jonathan Reese

Will Rogers called Annie Oakley "the finest and truest of American women." The greatest markswoman who ever lived built herself from obscure beginnings into the best-known woman of her time. This classic 1927 biography traces Oakley's extraordinary journey, including starring in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Includes bonus PDF e-book.

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E6M802, 9781400108022, $27.99
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Aretha: From These Roots
Authors: Aretha Franklin and David Ritz, Reader: Ann Duquesnay

R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The Queen of Soul's immense talent has made her one of America's most popular singers for more than three decades. Now she reaches into her heart and tells the story of her music-filled childhood in Detroit, her meteoric breakthrough success, and the faith, hard work, and inspiration that have taken her to the pinnacle of American music and kept her there. You go, girl!

Abridged, 4 cassettes, Biography, Musicians, E4R795, 9780375407956, Now $25.95 $16.87
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Audition
Author/Reader: Barbara Walters, Barbara Walters

One of the most celebrated women in the history of TV journalism, Barbara Walters reveals the forces that shaped her extraordinary life. After more than 40 years of interviewing heads of state, celebrities, criminals, and inspirational figures, she opens up both her private and public lives. An inspiring and fascinating memoir. A 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book. "[She] reveals the inner Barbara, and lots of juicy details... She reads it herself in that oh-so-recognizable voice."—BookPage

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Celebrities, E5R398, 9780739343982, $29.95
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Barbra
The Way She Is
Author: Christopher Andersen, Reader: Ellen Archer

Streisand is a one-name legend, a global icon, the ultimate diva. Go beyond the temperamental public image to the private woman behind that legend. Tapping into important sources – eyewitnesses to her remarkable life and career – this audiobook presents a startling portrait of the artist and the woman.

Unabridged, 13 CDs, Biography, Musicians, E9X245, 9781400102457, Now $39.99 $27.99
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