Biography & Memoir audiobooks

Spirit of the Century

By: The Blind Boys of Alabama

Narrated by: Phil Morris

Length: 7 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal... Read more

The Cello Still Sings

By: Janet Horvath

Narrated by: Samantha Desz

Length: 13 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

A sweeping history of three generations darkened by the long shadow of the Holocaust, The Cello Still Sings is a vivid, moving, and true story of personal discovery. As a child Janet is haunted by the eerie hush surrounding her parents' experiences. George and Katherine, two professional musicians and Holocaust survivors, bury the memories of... Read more

Candy Darling

By: Cynthia Carr

Narrated by: Justin Vivian Bond

Length: 14 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by cabaret legend Justin Vivian Bond.

A Must-Read: The New York Times Book Review, Nylon, Star Tribune, Ms., Kirkus Reviews, The Bay Area Reporter, Town & Country, InsideHook

“[A] monumental biography.” —Hilton Als, The New Yorker

“A rich portrait of a glittering, communal, and bygone NYC . . . [and] of the glamorous queer... Read more

Where Rivers Part

By: Kao Kalia Yang

Narrated by: Pamela Xiong & Kao Kalia Yang

Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

This powerful memoir about a Hmong family’s epic journey to safety is a profound “testament to the miraculous strength of women and the indomitable resolve of the human spirit” (Cristina Henríquez, author of The Book of Unknown Americans).

Born in 1961 in war-torn Laos, Tswb’s childhood was marked by the violence of America’s Secret War and the... Read more

Notes from the Henhouse

By: Elspeth Barker

Narrated by: Raffaella Barker

Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

A sharp and witty collection of autobiographical essays by the late Elspeth Barker—acclaimed journalist and author of the beloved modern classic O Caledonia.

Following the publication of her acclaimed, darkly funny novel O Caledonia, Elspeth Barker’s sharp and witty essays appeared regularly in the national press. Notes from the Henhouse, a... Read more

Die Hauptsache war: Überleben

By: Karlheinz Sellheim

Narrated by: Stefan Katgeli

Length: 4 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Am 4. Mai 1945, kurz vor Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs, gerät eine Gruppe von Männern östlich der Elbe in russische Gefangenschaft. Drei Jahre dauert das leidvolle Dasein in einem Lager in der Nähe von Kaunas/Litauen. Im Zivilberuf Bankkaufmann, erweist einer der Gefangenen viel Spürsinn, wenn es darum geht, für seine Kameraden und das Lager Dinge... Read more

F❤️CK CANCER

By: Vinny Lynch

Narrated by: Vinny Lynch

Length: 2 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

When faced with a diagnosis of stage-4 lymphoma, Vinny Lynch had to find a way out of the fear, anger, and anxiety that threatened to consume him. This is the story of how he learned to recall his soul and find a path towards peace, love, and self-acceptance.Vinny Lynch grew up in Derry, Ireland during the Troubles and moved to New York as a... Read more

Турэмныя сшыткі

By: Алесь Бяляцкі

Narrated by: Зьміцер Бартосік

Length: 8 hours

Abridged: No

Праваабаронца, лаўрэат Нобелеўскай прэміі міру Алесь Бяляцкі ў сакавіку 2023 года пакараны 10-цю гадамі пазбаўлення волі. Гэта ўжо другое зняволенне кіраўніка Праваабарончага цэнтру "Вясна" за ажыццяўленне ім грамадскай дзейнасці, за дапамогу ахвярам парушэння правоў чалавека ў Беларусі. Першы раз Алесь Бяляцкі быў асуджаны ў 2011-м на 4 з... Read more

Renegade M.D.

By: Susan Partovi

Narrated by: Susan Partovi

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Empowering stories from the frontlines of compassion.
Dr. Susan Partovi first experienced poverty medicine volunteering at a dump site in Tijuana during high school. There, she recognized the need for all people to have access to quality medical care. Over the years, she has worked in various facilities around Los Angeles County, incorporating... Read more

Quien Fue Constantino El Grande ?

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

"Quién fue Constantino el Grande: El legado de un emperador que cambió la historia" es un viaje cautivador a través de la vida y el reinado de uno de los líderes más influyentes del Imperio Romano. Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta su ascenso al trono imperial, esta obra meticulosamente investigada ofrece una visión fascinante de la figura de... Read more

Narrative of the Life of FREDERICK DOUGLASS An American Slave

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: Anna Isaksen

Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a profound journey of resilience and liberation with Frederick Douglass's masterful autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This gripping account not only exposes the raw brutality of slavery but also celebrates Douglass's triumphant escape to freedom. Written with eloquence and a fierce passion... Read more

The Life of a Rose

By: Ava Cooper

Narrated by: Holly Harris

Length: 2 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

This journey has been extraordinary, and the motivation behind penning this book stems from the desire to illustrate that one's childhood and life's challenges need not dictate their ultimate destiny. The unwavering commitment to perseverance and faith in God serves as a constant wellspring of motivation, enabling individuals to rise above... Read more

Shriguruji Ani Yuvashakti श्रीगुरुजी आणि युवाशक्ती

By: Adhish Kumar & Sharad Thite

Narrated by: Amogh Vaidya

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

श्रीगुरुजी जीवनभर भारतातील तरुणांचे आदर्श आणि प्रेरणास्थान राहिले. 'गुरुजी' हे संबोधनही त्यांना काशी हिंदू विश्वविद्यालयातील विद्यार्थ्यांनीच दिले होते. देशाच्या परिस्थितीचा सामना करण्यासाठी युवकांचीच शक्ती जागृत करावी लागेल, अशी श्रीगुरुजींची धारणा होती. युवाशक्ती हीच देशाची खरी शक्ती, हा दृष्टिकोन ठेवून त्यांनी युवाशक्तीला वेळोवेळी जे... Read more

Matoshri Ramabai मातोश्री रमाबाई

By: Dr. Suvarna Raval

Narrated by: Shruti Kulkarni

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

प्रत्येक यशस्वी पुरूषामागे एक स्त्री असते या उक्तीला खरे ठरविण्याऱ्या अनेक उदाहरणांमधील एक उदाहरण म्हणजे रमाबाई आंबेडकर. डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांच्या पत्नी. खडतर वाटचालीमधून आपले ध्येय गाठताना बाबासाहेबांना अतिशय धीराने आणि खंबीरपणे साथ देणाऱ्या रमाबाई यांचे समजूतदार साध्वी जीवन या पुस्तकातील अनेक प्रसंगातून दिसते. समाजकारण, राजकारणातील पतीला... Read more

Prisoner of the White Lines

By: R. E. Urycki

Narrated by: R. E. Urycki

Length: 10 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a captivating journey with R. E. Urycki's Prisoner of the White Lines, a mesmerizing travel memoir that transports readers across continents and through time. Experience the allure of hitchhiking through Europe, Africa, Israel, and Alaska, starting in the pivotal year of 1969. This book isn't just a travelogue — it's a time capsule to... Read more

EntreThrive: The Entrepreneur's Eight Laws to Accelerate Financial Freedom While Creating The Good Life

By: Aaron Marcum

Narrated by: Aaron Marcum & Mike Koenigs

Length: 4 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

What Lies Between You and The Good Life? There’s a myth that the entrepreneur can flourish in either life or business. The “Lie of the Either/Or” claims you cannot achieve both. The sad reality is that many entrepreneurs fall victim to this lie, believing the only way to succeed is to suffer. Author Aaron Marcum can relate. In his past... Read more

From Blue to Digital Gold

By: Paul Alex Espinoza

Narrated by: Robert Plank

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes

Abridged: No

This book delves into the inspiring transition of a former street cop who transitioned to an eight-figure online Entrepreneur in less just 2.5 years. This book encapsulates a story of resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurial innovation, where the blue uniform of policing was swapped out for the limitless world of entrepreneurship. Paul Alex... Read more

Invention: A Journey

By: Erfan Nouraee

Narrated by: Erfan Nouraee

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

"Invention: A Journey" by Erfan Nouraee invites readers on an exhilarating exploration of humanity's most extraordinary creations. From the ancient tools that shaped civilizations to the futuristic technologies revolutionizing our world, this book is a riveting chronicle of innovation.Uncover the fascinating stories behind iconic inventions,... Read more

El Caso De Diane Downs

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

"El Caso de Diane Downs" es un relato absorbente que arroja luz sobre uno de los crímenes más inquietantes y debatidos de la historia criminal estadounidense. Desde su impactante inicio en una oscura carretera rural hasta el dramático veredicto en la sala del tribunal, esta obra cautiva al lector con cada giro y vuelta de una historia que... Read more

The Mozarts, Who They Were (Volume 1)

By: Diego Minoia

Narrated by: Nicole Halton

Length: 11 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

During a century dominated by absolute monarchy and powerful aristocrats, the Mozart family traversed Europe on the quest for artistic consecration and prestigious promise. Was the ambition of his father, Leopold, combined with the genius of his son, Wolfgang, enough to reach their mission?The story of their lives, in order to get to know and... Read more

Light Overcoming Darkness

By: Jason Summers

Narrated by: Jason Summers & Dr David Strong

Length: 4 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

When we're trapped in the darkness, despair takes control. We desperately need the light. Margaret's nightmarish personal darkness started with the horrors of childhood trauma, were exacerbated by appalling medical abuse but finally, totally, overcome. A loving husband and a simple faith longed for a miracle. In Light Overcoming Darkness, Jason... Read more

Primadonna. Biografia Bogusława Kaczyńskiego

By: Bartosz Żurawiecki

Narrated by: Leszek Filipowicz

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

ZADZIORNA BIOGRAFIA POMNIKOWEJ POSTACI POLSKIEJ TELEWIZJI
Bogusław Kaczyński był uosobieniem elegancji, kulturalnym, uśmiechniętym panem od sztuki wysokiej, kolorową gwiazdą zgrzebnej telewizji czasów PRL-u. W socjalistycznym kraju był na tyle "arystokratyczny", na ile to było możliwe, a po nadejściu III RP świetnie odnalazł się w rzeczywistości... Read more

Beyond The Story - 10 Jahre BTS - Die Aufzeichnung (ungekürzt)

By: Myeongseok Kang & BTS

Narrated by: Mike Daejeon & Samuel Jeonju

Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

DAS ERSTE UND EINZIGE OFFIZIELLE HÖRBUCH: Veröffentlicht zur Feier des 10-jährigen Jubiläums von BTS. Geschichten, die über das hinausgehen, was ihr bereits über BTS wisst. Nachdem sie am 13. Juni 2013 ihren ersten Schritt in die Welt gemacht haben, feiern BTS im Juni 2023 den 10. Jahrestag ihres Debüts. Sie sind zu einer weltweiten... Read more

Black Flags and Windmills

By: scott crow

Narrated by: Chris Bergman

Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

When both levees and governments failed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, an organization calling itself the Common Ground Collective formed to become the largest anarchist inspired organization in modern US history. In solidarity with people in New Orleans, Common Ground built medical clinics, distributed aid, formed neighborhood... Read more