Biography & Memoir audiobooks

Our Mothers Ourselves

By: Cathy Hull, Veena Siddharth, Vayu Naidu, Caryn ...

Narrated by: Julia Prag & Vayu Naidu

Length: 9 hours

Abridged: No

In a world shaken by the great upheavals of World War and the collapse of Empire, six women from different corners of the world transcend the constraints of their different backgrounds. Their physical and emotional migrations open the way to personal journeys which redefine them and enable their daughters to live lives of greater personal... Read more

Tchaikovsky - Thunderstorm Meditation and Biography

By: Tschaikovsky, Tchaikovsky & Louis Biancolli

Narrated by: Various

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Escape into the captivating world of Tchaikovsky's masterpieces like never before with our digital audiobook experience. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique', accompanied by the natural beauty and drama of thunderstorms, creating a unique and mesmerizing listening atmosphere.
Here's what awaits... Read more

The Art De Vinci Journey

By: Ulf Eliasson

Narrated by: Steve Young

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Deep in a captivating audio voyage through the life and mind of the unparalleled Renaissance genius, Leonardo Da Vinci, with "The Art De Vinci Journey: How To Think Like That." Delve into the intricacies of his artistic mastery, scientific curiosity, and boundless creativity as you uncover the secrets behind his timeless works. This immersive... Read more

El Pollo Loco

By: Juan Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa

Narrated by: Juan Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa, Bernardo García,...

Length: 3 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

En 1974, Pancho Ochoa, el fundador de El Pollo Loco, al abrir su primera sucursal en Guasave, Sinaloa, dijo: "Conquistaré al mundo con este sabor". Sus amigos le decían que estaba loco, que bueno que Juan Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa se propuso con su "Locura" a buscar nuevas oportunidades de largo alcance y compartir con el mundo los resultados de... Read more

The Most Influential Rock Stars of the 1960s

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1964, girls all across the United States filled venues, almost literally screamed their heads off, and fainted en masse. Almost from the second they played the first note, The Beatles would be hit with the resounding screams, which made it impossible for them to even hear themselves sing. When they made their American debut on The Ed Sullivan... Read more

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

By: American Classics

Narrated by: American Classics

Length: 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a journey of personal growth and effective communication with the audiobook summary of "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. This audio condenses the core teachings of Carnegie's groundbreaking work into a practical, easily digestible format, ideal for those seeking to enhance their interpersonal skills. Whether... Read more

Les pensées pourrîtes

By: Maurice Mauricette

Narrated by: Michel Keable

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Les pensées pourrîtes sont nées au fil du temps, de l’observation désespérée de nos contemporains persuadés d’être des génies, ce qui qui s’avère peu fréquent dans la réalité. Le premier risque que vous prenez en lisant ces pensées est de vous reconnaître et d’en rire jaune comme la couleur de vos yeux, un lendemain de nuit chaude. Sachez-le,... Read more

The French Ingredient

By: Jane Bertch

Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman who had the gall to open a cooking school in Paris—a true story of triumphing over French naysayers and falling in love with a city along the way

“An engaging, multilayered story of a woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to build a life in Paris and create her dream: to... Read more

My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah

By: Denis Hirson

Narrated by: Denis Hirson

Length: 4 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A bestselling South African writer known for tackling history and memory finally makes his American debut



Witty and deeply poignant, My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah is a breathtaking account of one man being confronted by his past and, ultimately, how his daughter proved to be the key in understanding his own father.



Recreating 1960s Johannesburg... Read more

Dear Mom and Dad

By: Patti Davis

Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith

Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Written with dignity and grace in the form of a letter to her parents, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Dear Mom and Dad is that surprisingly poignant work that succeeds not only as a memoir but as a moving account that will inspire listeners to recall their own childhoods in a totally new light.



Eager to retell the narrative of her own family and her... Read more

UnStuck

By: Stephanie Stuckey

Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the inspiring firsthand account of Stephanie Stuckey's rise to CEO upon suddenly acquiring her family's beloved yet struggling brand, which had become a "whatever happened to . . . ?" fading memory for most Americans.



Stuckey's, a roadside oasis for generations of travelers along America's highways, fell into disrepair after decades of... Read more

Spinoza

By: Ian Buruma

Narrated by: Lee Beddow

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Ian Buruma explores the life and death of Baruch Spinoza, the Enlightenment thinker whose belief in freedom of thought and speech resonates in our own time



Baruch (Benedictus) Spinoza (1632–1677) was a radical free thinker who led a life guided by strong moral principles despite his disbelief in an all-seeing God. Seen by many as Satan's... Read more

From Mud to Lotus

By: Pratibha Eastwood

Narrated by: Pratibha Eastwood, Slim Chandra Shaker, Matt Ha...

Length: 15 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

From Mud to Lotus is a riveting tale of resilience, courage, and transformation that follows the remarkable journey of a young woman through the tumultuous landscapes of war-torn Palestine and Israel, the rebellious '60s in California, and finally, to spiritual awakening in India.This poignant and inspiring story is a testament to the human... Read more

The Search for Reagan

By: Craig Shirley

Narrated by: Bob Johnson

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Never before has anyone explored the mind, soul, and heart of Ronald Reagan. The Search for Reagan explores the challenges and controversies in Reagan's life and how he successfully dealt with each, depicting a man who was never as conservative as some conservatives wanted him to be, but rather as conservative as he was comfortable being—a man... Read more

Which Way Is North

By: Will Cady

Narrated by: Will Cady

Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Where does creativity come from? The answer is unique for each of us—our True North—and this book will help you find yours.



As artificial intelligence gains an increasing foothold in our work and our lives, the need to find and maintain our uniquely human creativity is growing more urgent. This guide will ensure that you stay on course as you... Read more

Dancing on the Edge

By: Russ Tamblyn

Narrated by: Russ Tamblyn

Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Actor. Artist. Cultural icon.Dancing on the EdgeA bold memoir of an extraordinary, singular life lived by one of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed figures: Russ Tamblyn. With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ Tamblyn is a cherished figure to cinephiles and pop culture fans alike, working with such... Read more

You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby

By: Jack McClure

Narrated by: Jack McClure

Length: 4 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Following the birth of their daughter, Jack McClure and his wife Alana had every intention of continuing their life of adventure. After an extensive hiking trip in the desert southwest, they found that having a baby with them was no excuse to stay home and dream of adventures that could’ve been. With lofty ambitions, they set their sights on... Read more

Black Girl IRL

By: Gail Hamilton Azodo

Narrated by: Gail Hamilton Azodo

Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Whatever happened to the regular Black girl?The one who works a 9 to 5 or maybe owns her own business or is completing her master's. Or how about theone who is figuring out how to be a good mom or wife or daughter? Or the one that's doing all of the above?Hi, that's a lot of us. Black women are doing it all, and it's not just the Oprahs and... Read more

Facing the Unseen

By: Damon Tweedy, M.D.

Narrated by: Damon Tweedy, M.D.

Length: 9 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Man in a White Coat comes a powerful and urgent call to center psychiatry and mental health care into the mainstream of medicine

As much as we all might wish that mental health problems, with their elusive causes and unsettling behaviors, simply did not exist,... Read more

A Really Strange and Wonderful Time

By: Tom Maxwell

Narrated by: Tom Maxwell

Length: 10 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The first biography of the thriving and influential rock scene in Chapel Hill, which gave the world artists like Ben Folds Five, Superchunk, and Squirrel Nut Zippers
  North Carolina has always produced extraordinary music of every description. But the indie-rock boom of the late 1980s and early ‘90s brought the state most fully into the public... Read more

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin

By: Charles Darwin

Narrated by: Kevin Theis

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the fascinating world of one of history's most renowned scientists with "The Autobiography of Charles Darwin" by Charles Darwin, now available as an engaging audiobook. In this captivating memoir, Darwin provides a firsthand account of his remarkable life and groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized our understanding of the... Read more

My Black Country

By: Alice Randall

Narrated by: Alice Randall

Length: 11 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents “a celebration of all things country music” (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music.

Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music history:... Read more

NUTZKIND

By: Lamia Flos

Narrated by: Simone Strohmeier

Length: 2 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Eine wahre Geschichte über Gewalt und Missbrauch in der eigenen Familie. Manchen Menschen sollte man einfach keine Kinder anvertrauen … Zur Haussklavin degradiert, später Ersatzmutter für meine fünfzehn Jahre jüngere Schwester – mein Leidensweg ist lang und qualvoll. Meine Geschichte muss an die Öffentlichkeit, damit möglichst viele... Read more

Return to Eden: The Wonderfilled Years

By: Elegy

Narrated by: Tom Fria

Length: 5 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Return to Eden speaks of a pilgrimage.
A journey from the horrors and pain, inhumanity and fear of the now to what once was. That place from whence we were exiled to wander through a million wildernesses seeking redemption, seeking forgiveness, seeking love, and unable to endure any longer, where we wish to return. To go home.
This is the... Read more