Biography & Memoir audiobooks
The Life of Oscar Wilde (Unabridged)
By: Hesketh Pearson
Narrated by: Vernetta Huitt
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes
Abridged: No
In the glittering world of Victorian London, Oscar Wilde emerged as a literary genius and flamboyant wit. His sharp tongue and scandalous lifestyle captivated society, but beneath the dazzling facade lay a complex and enigmatic soul. Hesketh Pearson's "The Life of Oscar Wilde" delves into the extraordinary life of this enigmatic figure. From... Read more
View audiobookT. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him (Unabridged)
By: Thomas De Witt Talmage
Narrated by: Jerry Schaeffer, Ronald Bowen & Maria Griffin
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
In the annals of American religious history, few figures loom larger than T. De Witt Talmage. As pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Talmage captivated audiences with his fiery sermons and eloquent prose. In this captivating memoir, his son, Thomas De Witt Talmage, Jr., offers an intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of this extraordinary... Read more
View audiobookA Cruising Voyage Around the World (Unabridged)
By: Woodes Rogers
Narrated by: Robert Wells, Ofelia Lizardi & Rosemarie Bowman
Length: 15 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
In the annals of maritime adventure, few tales surpass the epic voyage of Woodes Rogers, a daring privateer turned explorer. Embark on an extraordinary journey around the globe, as Rogers and his crew navigate treacherous seas, encounter exotic cultures, and confront formidable foes. From the icy shores of the Arctic to the sun-drenched islands... Read more
View audiobookCatharine de Bora (Unabridged)
By: John G. Morris
Narrated by: Carolyn Shuler, Roseanna Smith & Robert German
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
In the tumultuous era of the Protestant Reformation, a remarkable woman emerged from the shadows of history. Catharine de Bora, the former nun who became Martin Luther's wife, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of religious and social change. This captivating biography, meticulously researched and vividly written, delves into the life... Read more
View audiobookLittle Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen (Unabridged)
By: Elbert Hubbard
Narrated by: Ralph Toney, Ashley Holly & Betty Lucier
Length: 6 hours 54 minutes
Abridged: No
Embark on an extraordinary literary pilgrimage with Elbert Hubbard's "Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen." This captivating collection transports you to the intimate abodes of iconic figures who shaped the destiny of a nation. From the humble beginnings of Abraham Lincoln to the opulent estate of George Washington, Hubbard paints... Read more
View audiobookEvolution of a Baby Boomer
By: Joyce Fidler
Narrated by: Joyce Fidler
Length: 4 hours 1 minute
Abridged: No
"Joyce Fidler's life is one of many twists and turns and highs and lows. Sometimes she'll shock you; other times she'll bring you to tears. If you have an alcohol or drug addiction problem, her book will uplift you and encourage you to make important changes in your life. It's not a preachy book; instead, it's very honest and forthright." Terry... Read more
View audiobookHow to Lose Friends and Influence No One
By: Mary Giuliani
Length: 3 hours 26 minutes
Abridged: No
What happens with a celebrated "caterer to the stars" (and incessant people pleaser) begins to really ponder what's it all about?Mary Giuliani deconstructs her ever-evolving existential internal conversation in this new collection of essays, beginning when all the world (and all the stars) are ordered to stay home. Armed with an arsenal of pigs... Read more
View audiobookThis Tumbleweed Landed
By: Larada Horner-Miller
Narrated by: Larada Horner-Miller
Length: 1 hour 29 minutes
Abridged: No
Growing up as a member of a ranching family in Branson, a small town in southeastern Colorado, provided author Larada Horner-Miller a treasure-trove of stories, characters, and emotional moments that make up her touching memoir, This Tumbleweed Landed. This collection of poems and prose transports readers back to rural America during the fifties... Read more
View audiobook中国通史少年版第四卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 5 hours 20 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写503余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第六卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 43 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写505余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第九卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写508余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第八卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写507余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第二卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 50 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写501余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第五卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写504余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第三卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写502余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
杨度
By: 佚名
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 22 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:杨度(1875~1931),字皙子,湖南湘潭人。他是中国近代史上一位奇特的政治活动家,先后投身截然对立的政治派别。早年留学日本,被选为留日学生总会干事长,并与杨笃生创办《游学译编》。1906年为清政府出洋考察五大臣起草考察报告,翌年主编《中国新报》,主张君主立宪,后发起国会请愿运动。辛亥革命爆发后,任袁世凯内阁学部副大臣,与汪精卫组织国事共济会。1914年撰《君宪救国论》,发起组织筹安会,鼓吹复辟帝制。袁死后被通缉。此后向往革命,1927年李大钊被张作霖逮捕后曾多方营救。1929年秘密加入中国共产党,在白色恐怖下坚持革命工作。1931年病逝于上海。从其不断变换的人生角色中,可以看出,杨度是近代中国非常复杂的历史人物。对于这样一位复杂多变的历史人物,只有将其置于清末民初的大变动... Read more
Whispers from the Valley of the Yak
By: Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill
Narrated by: Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill
Length: 9 hours 48 minutes
Abridged: No
Awarded a 2024 Independent Press Distinguished Favorite in Memoir, Whispers from the Valley of the Yak weaves an intergenerational story about the power of forgiveness and being true to oneself. When Jackie returns to her Chinese birthplace with her aging American parents (former medical missionaries), profound questions arise about love and... Read more
View audiobookfuck
By: Ben Kohler
Narrated by: Andreas Riedl
Length: 4 hours 17 minutes
Abridged: No
Einmal durch die Hölle und zurück. Ein Jahr, dominiert von wummernden Beats, ekstatischen Abenteuern, Alkohol und Drogen. Ein Jahr, das mich mehr über das Leben gelehrt hat, als all die Zeit davor und danach. Ein Jahr, das dich mitreißen wird wie eine Achterbahn, aus der es kein Entkommen gibt. Ein Jahr, das ich beinahe nicht überlebt hätte. Read more
View audiobookA Step Too Far
By: Peter Bland
Narrated by: Peter Bland
Length: 9 hours
Abridged: No
Peter Bland's life has always been about overcoming challenges and taking that extra step, but sometimes it's a step too far. Like the time he stepped from his tent during and unsupported crossing of the Antarctic peninsula and was swept away by an avalanche ending up unconscious and near death 40 metres down a crevasse. Or the time he dived... Read more
View audiobook中国通史少年版第一卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 5 hours 8 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写500余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第七卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 23 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写506余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
中国通史少年版第十卷
By: 程广媛
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 4 hours 41 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:以历史人物故事的方式,娓娓叙述了从中国境内的人类起源到晚清的中国历史,以更适合青少年阅读的口吻,编写509余则故事,使青少年更生动形象地了解悠久的历史与文化,更加深刻地去感受其中的智慧。作者简介:程广媛 Read more
曾国藩:晚清名臣全传
By: 佚名
Narrated by: 城市书房
Length: 67 hours 20 minutes
Abridged: No
内容简介:曾国藩(1811年11月26日-1872年3月12日),原名曾子城,字伯涵,号涤生,清朝湖南长沙府湘乡白杨坪(现属湖南省娄底市双峰县荷叶镇天子坪)人,宗圣曾子七十世孙,中国近代政治家、战略家,湘军的创立者和统帅,与胡林翼并称“曾胡”,与李鸿章、左宗棠、张之洞并称“晚清中兴四大名臣”。本书是曾国藩的人物传记,为您呈现一个完整立体的曾国藩。作者简介:佚名 Read more
Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Unabridged)
By: William Godwin
Narrated by: Joaquin Eisner, Bruce Nelson & Della Purnell
Length: 2 hours 58 minutes
Abridged: No
In this captivating memoir, William Godwin, the renowned philosopher and husband of Mary Wollstonecraft, offers an intimate glimpse into his life and the intellectual landscape of his time. From his early struggles as a dissenting minister to his groundbreaking work on political philosophy, Godwin recounts his journey with candor and wit.... Read more
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