Biography & Memoir audiobooks

Profiles in Mental Health Courage

By: Patrick J. Kennedy & Stephen Fried

Narrated by: Johnny Heller & Patrick J. Kennedy

Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.

Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of... Read more

Borderline

By: Alexander Kriss, PhD

Narrated by: Max Newland

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

An intimate, compassionate, and expansive portrait of Borderline Personality Disorder that rejects the conventional wisdom that this condition is untreatable, told by a psychologist who specializes in BPD

Mental illness is heavily stigmatized within our society, and within this already marginalized group, folks with BPD are deemed especially... Read more

Where Tenderness Lives

By: Heather Plett

Narrated by: Heather Plett

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A journey of self-exploration, forgiveness, and individual and collective healing.

Where Tenderness Lives is a loving exploration of what it means to unravel what we’ve learned from our families, societies, religions, and cultures in order to heal and create a purposeful and joyful life. In this illuminating book, acclaimed author Heather Plett... Read more

Ask Jules

By: Jules Robinson

Narrated by: Jules Robinson

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Honest, first-hand advice from the beloved TV personality, entrepreneur, wife and mother.
 
Since finding love on Married at First Sight, Jules Robinson has had a whirlwind five years – she got married (for real), had a baby, and became a purpose-driven entrepreneur. Though there have been setbacks and challenges, Jules has stayed true to... Read more

The Swans of Harlem

By: Karen Valby

Narrated by: Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, Sheila Rohan, Lydia Ab...

Length: 10 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.

“This is the kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!” —Misty Copeland, author of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy

“Utterly... Read more

My Life and Work: An Autobiography of Henry Ford

By: Henry Ford

Narrated by: Carson Beck

Length: 8 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the life of a visionary and industrial titan with "My Life and Work" by Henry Ford, now available as an immersive audiobook experience.In this captivating autobiography, Henry Ford shares the remarkable story of his journey from humble beginnings to revolutionizing the automotive industry. With candid reflections and insightful... Read more

Hamburg's Hybrids

By: Sarah "Flit" Thomas

Narrated by: Randy McCarten

Length: 14 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

The contents of this book will open up the full spectrum of the readers' interest in knowing who are the Langleys and what is the secret the patriarch of the family left in a package after his demise. This novel paints a captivating picture of the lifestyle and history of a well-established wealthy family in Charleston, South Carolina. The... Read more

Brûlée vive

By: Souad

Narrated by: Lola Creton

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Souad a dix-sept ans, elle est amoureuse. Dans son village comme dans beaucoup d'autres, l'amour avant le mariage est synonyme de mort. « Déshonorée », sa famille désigne son beau-frère pour exécuter la sentence. Aux yeux de tous, cet homme est un héros. C'est ce que l'on appelle un « crime d'honneur ». Ce n'est en fait qu'un lâche... Read more

Beyond Babylon Resilience in Ruins: Tales of Art, Adventure, and Redemption in Slab City California

By: Jason Jansson

Narrated by: Jason Jansson

Length: 1 hour 44 minutes

Abridged: No

PrefaceWelcome to the vibrant, unpredictable world of Slab City California—a place where trials and transformation intersect amidst the desert ruins. In the season of 2024, I embarked on a journey to this otherworldly post-apocalyptic landscape, seeking refuge from the constraints of modern society and discovering profound lessons in... Read more

DEMENTIA AND OUR LOVE: Caregiving As Spiritual Practice

By: Heather Ferris

Narrated by: Heather Ferris

Length: 2 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

DEMENTIA and OUR LOVE, Caregiving as spiritual practice, is the story of Gary and Heather’s love that sustained them through an unusual and courageous life across continents, including tending Gary and his onset of dementia at 73 years. The story helped them remember their love and use this energy to move through the hard times. “We will always... Read more

Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington

Narrated by: Arthur Grey

Length: 7 hours

Abridged: No

Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with "Up from Slavery," now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook.In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to... Read more

Beyond the Battlefield

By: Alex J. Mason

Narrated by: Lt Col Tom Briggs US Army (Ret)

Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a riveting exploration of the Vietnam War in "Beyond the Battlefield: Vietnam's Tragic Odyssey" by Alex J. Mason. As a seasoned Marine and a participant in the Special Operations Group (SOG), Mason takes readers beyond conventional narratives, offering an intimate perspective on key moments like the Tet Offensive of 1968, the Battle of... Read more

KNOW ABOUT "ASHOKA THE GREAT"

By: Saurabh Singh Chauhan

Narrated by: Saurabh Singh Chauhan

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a small part of the book introduction : In the annals of history, there are rare figures whose lives transcend their time, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization. Ashoka the Great, often dubbed "The Enlightened Ruler," stands as one such luminary figure. His story, one of profound transformation and enduring... Read more

Walden

By: Henry David Thoreau

Narrated by: Kevin Theis

Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of nature and the profound insights of Henry David Thoreau's timeless classic, "Walden," now available as an audiobook.In this captivating work, Thoreau reflects on his two-year experiment of living simply and self-sufficiently in a small cabin near Walden Pond. As you listen, you'll be transported to the... Read more

Middle of the Rainbow

By: Bonnie Bartlett Daniels & William Daniels

Narrated by: Bonnie Bartlett Daniels & William Daniels

Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

The blunt and honest memoirs of Emmy-winning actress Bonnie Bartlett Daniels. It’s the story of her 70-plus year career, and her struggles in the pre-#metoo and pre-feminist world. It’s also the rare and unique story of a 70-plus year marriage (with film, theatre and TV icon William Daniels.) In a full telling of her life, we learn that through... Read more

The Game Of Life

By: Dacía James Lewis

Narrated by: Dacía James Lewis

Length: 4 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Do you feel stuck in the waiting room of life—restless, anxious, or ready to give up? Frustrated watching other people’s dreams come true while you wait for your own name to be called? Let’s face it, waiting sucks. Although we may all be waiting for something different, the waiting game still feels the same. Feelings like disappointment,... Read more

Beauty in the Escape

By: Lena Nguyen

Narrated by: Natalie Lee

Length: 4 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Hailing from a small village in the beautiful land of Vietnam, young Lena enjoys living out her simple existence. Her world revolves around her grandma, siblings, school, and all her village friends, until one day, when a detonating bomb announced the beginning of a devastation that would go down in history—The Vietnam War. Having never known... Read more

A Tribute To Mike Pinder

By: Geoffrey Giuliano

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano

Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

Abridged: No

I first met Mike Pinder when the interview you are about to hear was conducted in the mid-1990s. It was generally known that Mike was very spiritually evolved and able to mirror his deep realizations through his incredible music both as a solo artist and with the Moody Blues. As an interviewer, I was taken by the sincerity, depth, and breadth of... Read more

Beyond The Spotlight: Echoes of Ava’s Journey

By: Marie Taylor

Narrated by: Luanna Helena

Length: 5 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the unexpected and raw story of Ava Cooper, a charismatic figure whose success belied a hidden world of turmoil. As her revelations challenge perceptions and friendships, delve into a journey of truth and self-discovery that exposes the complexities behind the shining facade. Read more

Two Years

By: Max Tower

Narrated by: Dalan Decker

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

LET GO. TRUST. RECEIVE.
That is precisely what Max had to do. He felt stuck in his life and was yearning for something more meaningful. After years of working in investment banking in Frankfurt, London, and New York, he finally pulled the trigger to quit his job—or rather, ego-identity? What followed was two years of world travel, significant... Read more

Darf es ein bisschen mehr sein?

By: Sascha Meyer

Narrated by: Lukas Speitling

Length: 3 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

"Ach, weißt du mein Schatz ...", setzt Sabine an und macht eine theatralische Pause. "Ich bin schwanger." "Was?" … Moment mal. Jetzt werde ich aber gerade ein wenig nervös. Hat meine Frau gerade wirklich gesagt, dass sie schwanger sei? Wir haben doch bereits zwei Töchter im zarten Alter von zwölf und fünf Jahren. Also quasi fast volljährig. Nur... Read more

America’s Favorite Comedy Acts: The Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, and Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

There has been no shortage of comedy acts in American history, but the most famous and popular of them all is The Three Stooges, an act that has become synonymous with slapstick. Bring up their name to any American or even ask about slapstick comedy, and invariably, certain images will come to mind, most of which came from the comedy shorts... Read more

Shigemi Shiukichi: A Japanese Boy

By: Shigemi Shiukichi

Narrated by: philip chenevert

Length: 3 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

The life of a Japanese boy in the late 1800's and early 1900's, told simply and beautifully. This isn't about civilizations and governments, but about what it was like to be a child in a small seaport town called Imabari, which is situated on the western coast of the island of Shikoku. If you wish to learn more about life for a normal family in... Read more

Fairly Smooth Operator

By: Caroline Walsh

Narrated by: Caroline Walsh

Length: 5 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

"When people ask why I joined the Coast Guard, I respond that I was twenty-two, blond, and fit. In most military services that is guaranteed sexual harassment. Why not join the one with the ocean breeze?"Caroline's journey from enlisted Coast Guard member to CIA analyst includes boot camp, Hamptons yachters named Gary, meaning making in... Read more