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If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com.]]>enArtsCopyright Harry Schinnerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/669cb614fe24cb60efc6bbc3466770e7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-top-rated-full-audiobooks-in-biography-memoir-sports--6572456Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:14:14 +0000Harry SchinnerHarry Schinnerfeeds@spreaker.comPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/user/287/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Are you looking for a treasure trove of knowledge with over 500,000+ audiobooks? We are proud to introduce diverse...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/user/287/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Are you looking for a treasure trove of knowledge with over 500,000+ audiobooks? We are proud to introduce diverse categories such as Business & Career Development, Communication Skills, and Health & Fitness. Especially, you will receive 3 free audiobooks to experience. You can listen to books anytime, anywhere on devices like iPhone, iPad, Android, and more. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and entertainment with us! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forward-a-memoir-by-abby-wambach--65129001https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Forward: A Memoir Author: Abby Wambach Narrator: Abby Wambach Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 13, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 38 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ''Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor.'' —NPR ''Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves.''  —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, New York Times Bestselling author of Lean In  “This is the best memoir I’ve read by an athlete since Andre Agassi’s Open.”  —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible.  Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation’s heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship.  Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women’s rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. In Forward, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, losses, and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world class athlete and leader she is today. Wambach’s book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling universal questions about how we can live our best lives, and become our truest selves. Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and a rousing call to action.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264701Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Forward: A Memoir Author: Abby Wambach Narrator: Abby Wambach Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 13, 2016...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Forward: A Memoir Author: Abby Wambach Narrator: Abby Wambach Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 13, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 38 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ''Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor.'' —NPR ''Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves.''  —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, New York Times Bestselling author of Lean In  “This is the best memoir I’ve read by an athlete since Andre Agassi’s Open.”  —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible.  Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation’s heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship.  Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women’s rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. In Forward, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, losses, and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world class athlete and leader she is today. Wambach’s book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling universal questions about how we can live our best lives, and become our truest selves. Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and a rousing call to action.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greater-than-gold-from-olympic-heartbreak-to-ultimate-redemption-by-david-boudia--65128989https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267141 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption Author: David Boudia Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 50 minutes Release date: August 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning both gold and bronze. The difference? In the intervening years, he’d changed the focus of his quest from seeking glory for himself to giving glory to God. In Greater Than Gold, Boudia provides a behind-the-scenes access to the rarefied world of world-class athletics while also showing readers that when they place their hope in God, they receive what they’ve been seeking all along.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267141Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267141 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption Author: David Boudia Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267141 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption Author: David Boudia Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 50 minutes Release date: August 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning both gold and bronze. The difference? In the intervening years, he’d changed the focus of his quest from seeking glory for himself to giving glory to God. In Greater Than Gold, Boudia provides a behind-the-scenes access to the rarefied world of world-class athletics while also showing readers that when they place their hope in God, they receive what they’ve been seeking all along.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cycling-the-earth-a-life-changing-race-around-the-world-by-sean-conway--65129016https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/268723 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cycling the Earth: A Life-changing Race Around the World Author: Sean Conway Narrator: Stewart Clegg Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11 minutes Release date: July 7, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Sean Conway was stuck in a life dead end of his own making when he heard about a round the world cycling race. He was immediately inspired – but it was a huge undertaking and he’d hardly been on a bike in years. Could he really cycle all the way round the world, solo and unsupported? Six months later, after completing a punishing training schedule and packing up everything he owned into boxes, Sean was in Greenwich Park on the start line of the adventure of a lifetime. Soon he was way ahead of schedule, averaging 180 miles per day, and on course to break the round the world cycling record. But then disaster struck, and Sean was forced to confront the possibility that he may not be able to complete the race... In the course of his 16,000-mile journey, Sean travelled the famous pan-American highway across the Atacama Desert, outran tornados, relied on fellow travellers to ferry water across the Australian outback, and inadvertently joined a cycle club in Mumbai. He learnt things about himself he didn’t know and rediscovered a spirit of adventure that changed everything. This is a book about an amazing and sometimes incredibly difficult journey, but it’s also a book about never giving up when there’s an opportunity to follow your dreams.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/268723Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/268723 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cycling the Earth: A Life-changing Race Around the World Author: Sean Conway Narrator: Stewart Clegg Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/268723 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cycling the Earth: A Life-changing Race Around the World Author: Sean Conway Narrator: Stewart Clegg Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11 minutes Release date: July 7, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Sean Conway was stuck in a life dead end of his own making when he heard about a round the world cycling race. He was immediately inspired – but it was a huge undertaking and he’d hardly been on a bike in years. Could he really cycle all the way round the world, solo and unsupported? Six months later, after completing a punishing training schedule and packing up everything he owned into boxes, Sean was in Greenwich Park on the start line of the adventure of a lifetime. Soon he was way ahead of schedule, averaging 180 miles per day, and on course to break the round the world cycling record. But then disaster struck, and Sean was forced to confront the possibility that he may not be able to complete the race... In the course of his 16,000-mile journey, Sean travelled the famous pan-American highway across the Atacama Desert, outran tornados, relied on fellow travellers to ferry water across the Australian outback, and inadvertently joined a cycle club in Mumbai. He learnt things about himself he didn’t know and rediscovered a spirit of adventure that changed everything. This is a book about an amazing and sometimes incredibly difficult journey, but it’s also a book about never giving up when there’s an opportunity to follow your dreams.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/striking-distance-bruce-lee-the-dawn-of-martial-arts-in-america-by-charles-russo--65128988https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267053 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Striking Distance: Bruce Lee & the Dawn of Martial Arts in America Author: Charles Russo Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 10 minutes Release date: July 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1959, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco, the city of his birth, and quickly inserted himself into the West Coast’s fledgling martial arts culture. Even though Asian fighting styles were widely unknown to mainstream America, Bruce encountered a robust fight culture in a San Francisco Bay area that was populated with talented and trailblazing practitioners such as Lau Bun, Chinatown’s aging kung fu patriarch; Wally Jay, the innovative Hawaiian jujitsu master; and James Lee, the no-nonsense Oakland street fighter. Regarded by some as a brash loudmouth and by others as a dynamic visionary, Bruce spent his first few years back in America advocating a more modern approach to the martial arts and showing little regard for the damaged egos left in his wake. In the Chinese calendar, 1964 was the Year of the Green Dragon. It would be a challenging and eventful year for Bruce. He would broadcast his dissenting view before the first great international martial arts gathering and then defend it by facing down Chinatown’s young ace kung fu practitioner in a legendary behind-closed-doors, high-noon-style showdown. The Year of the Green Dragon saw the dawn of martial arts in America and the rise of an icon. Drawing on more than one hundred original interviews and an eclectic array of sources, Striking Distance is an engrossing narrative chronicling San Francisco Bay’s pioneering martial arts scene as it thrived in the early 1960s and offers an in-depth look at a widely unknown chapter of Bruce Lee’s iconic life.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267053Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267053 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Striking Distance: Bruce Lee & the Dawn of Martial Arts in America Author: Charles Russo Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/267053 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Striking Distance: Bruce Lee & the Dawn of Martial Arts in America Author: Charles Russo Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 10 minutes Release date: July 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1959, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco, the city of his birth, and quickly inserted himself into the West Coast’s fledgling martial arts culture. Even though Asian fighting styles were widely unknown to mainstream America, Bruce encountered a robust fight culture in a San Francisco Bay area that was populated with talented and trailblazing practitioners such as Lau Bun, Chinatown’s aging kung fu patriarch; Wally Jay, the innovative Hawaiian jujitsu master; and James Lee, the no-nonsense Oakland street fighter. Regarded by some as a brash loudmouth and by others as a dynamic visionary, Bruce spent his first few years back in America advocating a more modern approach to the martial arts and showing little regard for the damaged egos left in his wake. In the Chinese calendar, 1964 was the Year of the Green Dragon. It would be a challenging and eventful year for Bruce. He would broadcast his dissenting view before the first great international martial arts gathering and then defend it by facing down Chinatown’s young ace kung fu practitioner in a legendary behind-closed-doors, high-noon-style showdown. The Year of the Green Dragon saw the dawn of martial arts in America and the rise of an icon. Drawing on more than one hundred original interviews and an eclectic array of sources, Striking Distance is an engrossing narrative chronicling San Francisco Bay’s pioneering martial arts scene as it thrived in the early 1960s and offers an in-depth look at a widely unknown chapter of Bruce Lee’s iconic life.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-of-nails-a-memoir-of-life-on-the-edge-by-lenny-dykstra--65129064https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264675 to listen full audiobooks. Title: House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the Edge Author: Lenny Dykstra Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 32 minutes Release date: June 28, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ''Tough, straight, upsetting, and strangely beautiful. One of the best sports autobiographies I've ever read. It comes from the heart.'' —Stephen King Eclipsing the traditional sports memoir, House of Nails, by former world champion, multimillionaire entrepreneur, and imprisoned felon Lenny Dykstra, spins a tragicomic tale of Shakespearean proportions -- a relentlessly entertaining American epic that careens between the heights and the abyss. Nicknamed ''Nails'' for his hustle and grit, Lenny approached the game of baseball -- and life -- with mythic intensity. During his decade in the majors as a center fielder for the legendary 1980s Mets and the 1990s Phillies, he was named to three All-Star teams and played in two of the most memorable World Series of the modern era. An overachiever known for his clutch hits, high on-base percentage, and aggressive defense, Lenny was later identified by his former minor-league roommate Billy Beane as the prototypical ''Moneyball'' player in Michael Lewis's bestseller. Tobacco-stained, steroid-powered, and booze-and-drug-fueled, Nails also defined a notorious era of excess in baseball. Then came a second act no novelist could plausibly conjure: After retiring, Dykstra became a celebrated business mogul and investment guru. Touted as ''one of the great ones'' by CNBC's Jim Cramer, he became ''baseball's most improbable post-career success story'' (The New Yorker), purchasing a $17.5-million mansion and traveling the world by private jet. But when the economy imploded in 2008, Lenny lost everything. Then the feds moved in: convicted of bankruptcy fraud (unjustly, he contends), Lenny served two and a half harrowing years in prison, where he was the victim of a savage beating by prison guards that knocked out his front teeth. The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, channeling the bewildered fascination of many observers, declared that Lenny's outrageous rise and spectacular fall was ''the greatest story that I have ever seen in my lifetime.'' Now, for the first time, Lenny tells all about his tumultuous career, from battling through crippling pain to steroid use and drug addiction, to a life of indulgence and excess, then, an epic plunge and the long road back to redemption. Was Lenny's hard-charging, risk-it-all nature responsible for his success in baseball and business and his precipitous fall from grace? What lessons, if any, has he learned now that he has had time to think and reflect? Hilarious, unflinchingly honest, and irresistibly readable, House of Nails makes no apologies and leaves nothing left unsaid.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264675Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264675 to listen full audiobooks. Title: House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the Edge Author: Lenny Dykstra Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 32 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264675 to listen full audiobooks. Title: House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the Edge Author: Lenny Dykstra Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 32 minutes Release date: June 28, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ''Tough, straight, upsetting, and strangely beautiful. One of the best sports autobiographies I've ever read. It comes from the heart.'' —Stephen King Eclipsing the traditional sports memoir, House of Nails, by former world champion, multimillionaire entrepreneur, and imprisoned felon Lenny Dykstra, spins a tragicomic tale of Shakespearean proportions -- a relentlessly entertaining American epic that careens between the heights and the abyss. Nicknamed ''Nails'' for his hustle and grit, Lenny approached the game of baseball -- and life -- with mythic intensity. During his decade in the majors as a center fielder for the legendary 1980s Mets and the 1990s Phillies, he was named to three All-Star teams and played in two of the most memorable World Series of the modern era. An overachiever known for his clutch hits, high on-base percentage, and aggressive defense, Lenny was later identified by his former minor-league roommate Billy Beane as the prototypical ''Moneyball'' player in Michael Lewis's bestseller. Tobacco-stained, steroid-powered, and booze-and-drug-fueled, Nails also defined a notorious era of excess in baseball. Then came a second act no novelist could plausibly conjure: After retiring, Dykstra became a celebrated business mogul and investment guru. Touted as ''one of the great ones'' by CNBC's Jim Cramer, he became ''baseball's most improbable post-career success story'' (The New Yorker), purchasing a $17.5-million mansion and traveling the world by private jet. But when the economy imploded in 2008, Lenny lost everything. Then the feds moved in: convicted of bankruptcy fraud (unjustly, he contends), Lenny served two and a half harrowing years in prison, where he was the victim of a savage beating by prison guards that knocked out his front teeth. The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, channeling the bewildered fascination of many observers, declared that Lenny's outrageous rise and spectacular fall was ''the greatest story that I have ever seen in my lifetime.'' Now, for the first time, Lenny tells all about his tumultuous career, from battling through crippling pain to steroid use and drug addiction, to a life of indulgence and excess, then, an epic plunge and the long road back to redemption. Was Lenny's hard-charging, risk-it-all nature responsible for his success in baseball and business and his precipitous fall from grace? What lessons, if any, has he learned now that he has had time to think and reflect? Hilarious, unflinchingly honest, and irresistibly readable, House of Nails makes no apologies and leaves nothing left unsaid.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-machine-i-don-t-like-cricket-i-love-it-by-chris-gayle--65129026https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264447 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Six Machine: I Don't Like Cricket ... I Love It Author: Chris Gayle Narrator: Leroy Osei-Bonsu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Six Machine by Chris Gayle, read by Leroy Osei-Bonsu. 'If the ball's there, hit it. Don't worry about what might happen. Play for the glory. Play for the six' Chris Gayle is the only man to have ever hit a six off the first ball of a Test match. But then producing the impossible is an everyday act for the West Indies legend: the first man to smash an international T20 century, the first to hit a World Cup 200, the fastest century in the history of the game. He has hit twice as many T20 sixes as any other man and scored two Test triple centuries. All this is delivered with cricket's biggest bat and an even bigger smile. Off the pitch, millions follow him on Instagram and Twitter to catch a glimpse of a globe-trotting life spent in nightclubs as much as nets, hot-tubs as often as helmets and pads. He plays late, parties later, demolishes a king-size pile of pancakes and then strolls out to mangle another hapless bowling attack. But do we really know him? Do we know what took a shy, skinny kid from a cramped tin-roofed shack in the dusty back streets of Kingston, sharing a bed with three brothers and stealing empty bottles to buy food, to the very top of the cricket world - without losing himself along the way? Outrageous and utterly original, this unputdowneable memoir will leave you reeling. Welcome to the world of the Six Machine.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264447Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264447 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Six Machine: I Don't Like Cricket ... I Love It Author: Chris Gayle Narrator: Leroy Osei-Bonsu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264447 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Six Machine: I Don't Like Cricket ... I Love It Author: Chris Gayle Narrator: Leroy Osei-Bonsu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Six Machine by Chris Gayle, read by Leroy Osei-Bonsu. 'If the ball's there, hit it. Don't worry about what might happen. Play for the glory. Play for the six' Chris Gayle is the only man to have ever hit a six off the first ball of a Test match. But then producing the impossible is an everyday act for the West Indies legend: the first man to smash an international T20 century, the first to hit a World Cup 200, the fastest century in the history of the game. He has hit twice as many T20 sixes as any other man and scored two Test triple centuries. All this is delivered with cricket's biggest bat and an even bigger smile. Off the pitch, millions follow him on Instagram and Twitter to catch a glimpse of a globe-trotting life spent in nightclubs as much as nets, hot-tubs as often as helmets and pads. He plays late, parties later, demolishes a king-size pile of pancakes and then strolls out to mangle another hapless bowling attack. But do we really know him? Do we know what took a shy, skinny kid from a cramped tin-roofed shack in the dusty back streets of Kingston, sharing a bed with three brothers and stealing empty bottles to buy food, to the very top of the cricket world - without losing himself along the way? Outrageous and utterly original, this unputdowneable memoir will leave you reeling. Welcome to the world of the Six Machine.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1966-my-world-cup-story-by-bobby-charlton--65129013https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264640 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 1966: My World Cup Story Author: Bobby Charlton Narrator: Bernard Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 54 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1966 England won the World Cup at Wembley. Sir Bobby Charlton, England’s greatest ever player, was there on the pitch. Now, fifty years on, Sir Bobby looks back on the most glorious moment of his life and England's greatest sporting achievement. In 1966 he takes us through the build-up to the tournament and to the final itself, describing what he saw, what he heard, and what he felt. He explains what it was like to be part of Sir Alf Ramsey’s team, gives us his personal memories of his teammates, the matches, the atmosphere; the emotion of being carried on the wave of a nation’s euphoria and how it felt to go toe-to-toe with some of the foremost footballers to ever play the game. He reveals what it means to be forever defined by one moment; how a life fully lived can come back to one single instance, one day when a man stands side-by-side with his best friends united in a single aim, in front of a watching nation.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264640Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264640 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 1966: My World Cup Story Author: Bobby Charlton Narrator: Bernard Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 54 minutes Release date: June 2,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/264640 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 1966: My World Cup Story Author: Bobby Charlton Narrator: Bernard Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 54 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1966 England won the World Cup at Wembley. Sir Bobby Charlton, England’s greatest ever player, was there on the pitch. Now, fifty years on, Sir Bobby looks back on the most glorious moment of his life and England's greatest sporting achievement. In 1966 he takes us through the build-up to the tournament and to the final itself, describing what he saw, what he heard, and what he felt. He explains what it was like to be part of Sir Alf Ramsey’s team, gives us his personal memories of his teammates, the matches, the atmosphere; the emotion of being carried on the wave of a nation’s euphoria and how it felt to go toe-to-toe with some of the foremost footballers to ever play the game. He reveals what it means to be forever defined by one moment; how a life fully lived can come back to one single instance, one day when a man stands side-by-side with his best friends united in a single aim, in front of a watching nation.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triumphs-and-turbulence-my-autobiography-by-chris-boardman--65129003https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266371 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography Author: Chris Boardman Narrator: Joe McGann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley Wiggins You may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists. Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France – were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling. His endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of current golden generation – without him there would simply be no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish. It is a story full of intrigue: from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France. Chris became a legend for his combination of physical ability and technical preparation, almost single-handedly taking British cycling from wool shirts and cloth caps into the era of marginal gains. Indeed, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter began as the backroom genius behind GB cycling. As head of the R&D team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been responsible for the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and developed Boardman Bikes, which has become the country's bestselling premium bike range.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266371Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266371 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography Author: Chris Boardman Narrator: Joe McGann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266371 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography Author: Chris Boardman Narrator: Joe McGann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: June 2, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley Wiggins You may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists. Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France – were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling. His endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of current golden generation – without him there would simply be no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish. It is a story full of intrigue: from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France. Chris became a legend for his combination of physical ability and technical preparation, almost single-handedly taking British cycling from wool shirts and cloth caps into the era of marginal gains. Indeed, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter began as the backroom genius behind GB cycling. As head of the R&D team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been responsible for the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and developed Boardman Bikes, which has become the country's bestselling premium bike range.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shut-up-legs-my-wild-ride-on-and-off-the-bike-by-jens-voigt--65129006https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263514 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shut up Legs!: My Wild Ride On and Off the Bike Author: Jens Voigt Narrator: Felix Auer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 12, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Even by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own. Beloved by cycling fans for his madcap one-man breakaways as much as his sense of humour and quotable catchphrases, Jens is one of the most popular personalities in cycling. Jens was born near Hamburg, and came up through the East German system before the Wall came down. He got into the national team through the German army, before signing for his first big team. In many ways he is cycling’s anti-star; despite arguably spending more time at the front of the Tour de France than any other rider he has only worn the yellow jersey twice as his efforts have always been in the service of others. Jens embodies the best of cycling’s qualities – loyalty to his team, sacrifice, and devotion to the sport. He says, ‘I’m not a head person, I’m more of a heart and guts guy. That’s how I race.’ Shut Up Legs will be a funny, insightful and entertaining look at the tough realities of professional cycling, told in Jens’s trademark irreverent and inimitable style.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263514Thu, 12 May 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263514 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shut up Legs!: My Wild Ride On and Off the Bike Author: Jens Voigt Narrator: Felix Auer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263514 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shut up Legs!: My Wild Ride On and Off the Bike Author: Jens Voigt Narrator: Felix Auer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 12, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Even by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own. Beloved by cycling fans for his madcap one-man breakaways as much as his sense of humour and quotable catchphrases, Jens is one of the most popular personalities in cycling. Jens was born near Hamburg, and came up through the East German system before the Wall came down. He got into the national team through the German army, before signing for his first big team. In many ways he is cycling’s anti-star; despite arguably spending more time at the front of the Tour de France than any other rider he has only worn the yellow jersey twice as his efforts have always been in the service of others. Jens embodies the best of cycling’s qualities – loyalty to his team, sacrifice, and devotion to the sport. He says, ‘I’m not a head person, I’m more of a heart and guts guy. That’s how I race.’ Shut Up Legs will be a funny, insightful and entertaining look at the tough realities of professional cycling, told in Jens’s trademark irreverent and inimitable style.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-glory-eric-liddell-s-journey-from-olympic-champion-to-modern-martyr-by-duncan-hamilton--65129032https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263609 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 42 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “Hamilton is a guarantee of quality.” —Financial Times “Duncan Hamilton’s compelling biography puts flesh on the legend and paints a vivid picture of not only a great athlete, but also a very special human being.” —Daily Mail The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire. Famously, Liddell would not run on Sunday because of his strict observance of the Christian sabbath, and so he did not compete in his signature event, the 100 meters, at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He was the greatest sprinter in the world at the time, and his choice not to run was ridiculed by the British Olympic committee, his fellow athletes, and most of the world press. Yet Liddell triumphed in a new event, winning the 400 meters in Paris. Liddell ran—and lived—for the glory of his God. After winning gold, he dedicated himself to missionary work. He travelled to China to work in a local school and as a missionary. He married and had children there. By the time he could see war on the horizon, Liddell put Florence, his pregnant wife, and children on a boat to Canada, while he stayed behind, his conscience compelling him to stay among the Chinese. He and thousands of other westerners were eventually interned at a Japanese work camp. Once imprisoned, Liddell did what he was born to do, practice his faith and his sport. He became the moral center of an unbearable world. He was the hardest worker in the camp, he counseled many of the other prisoners, he gave up his own meager portion of meals many days, and he organized games for the children there. He even raced again. For his ailing, malnourished body, it was all too much. Liddell died of a brain tumor just before the end of the war. His passing was mourned around the world, and his story still inspires. In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken, For the Glory is both a compelling narrative of athletic heroism and a gripping story of faith in the darkest circumstances.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263609Tue, 10 May 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263609 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263609 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 42 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “Hamilton is a guarantee of quality.” —Financial Times “Duncan Hamilton’s compelling biography puts flesh on the legend and paints a vivid picture of not only a great athlete, but also a very special human being.” —Daily Mail The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire. Famously, Liddell would not run on Sunday because of his strict observance of the Christian sabbath, and so he did not compete in his signature event, the 100 meters, at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He was the greatest sprinter in the world at the time, and his choice not to run was ridiculed by the British Olympic committee, his fellow athletes, and most of the world press. Yet Liddell triumphed in a new event, winning the 400 meters in Paris. Liddell ran—and lived—for the glory of his God. After winning gold, he dedicated himself to missionary work. He travelled to China to work in a local school and as a missionary. He married and had children there. By the time he could see war on the horizon, Liddell put Florence, his pregnant wife, and children on a boat to Canada, while he stayed behind, his conscience compelling him to stay among the Chinese. He and thousands of other westerners were eventually interned at a Japanese work camp. Once imprisoned, Liddell did what he was born to do, practice his faith and his sport. He became the moral center of an unbearable world. He was the hardest worker in the camp, he counseled many of the other prisoners, he gave up his own meager portion of meals many days, and he organized games for the children there. He even raced again. For his ailing, malnourished body, it was all too much. Liddell died of a brain tumor just before the end of the war. His passing was mourned around the world, and his story still inspires. In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken, For the Glory is both a compelling narrative of athletic heroism and a gripping story of faith in the darkest circumstances.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-glory-the-life-of-eric-liddell-by-duncan-hamilton--65128999https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262832 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: The Life of Eric Liddell Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Eric Liddell was as close to a saint as any man in modern history has been. Renowned for his athletic prowess, it was also his deeply entrenched values that set him apart from the crowd. These qualities were never better illustrated than in the 1924 Paris Olympics when, having declined his place in the 100 metres owing to the fact that the race was run on a Sunday, he produced an astonishing performance to win gold in the 400 metres, and captured the hearts of the world. Liddell was immortalised in the Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire, but that film barely scratched the surface of his life (as well as being economical with the facts). It was China, where he had grown up, that was Liddell's passion, and his zeal was to improve the lot of its most unfortunate people, in a time of terrible violence and danger, when the country lay under the brutal hand of the invading Japanese army. He was literally on a mission, a force for good in the world. For the Glory takes the reader from Liddell the fastest man on the planet, through Liddell the man with a higher purpose, to Liddell when he had to be stronger than all around him, detained in an internment camp under terrible conditions, when he became the moral centre of an otherwise unbearable world. Liddell would make the ultimate sacrifice, but the story of his life continues to inspire generation after generation, from all walks of life. This is the story of a true hero of our times.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262832Tue, 10 May 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262832 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: The Life of Eric Liddell Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 38 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262832 to listen full audiobooks. Title: For the Glory: The Life of Eric Liddell Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Eric Liddell was as close to a saint as any man in modern history has been. Renowned for his athletic prowess, it was also his deeply entrenched values that set him apart from the crowd. These qualities were never better illustrated than in the 1924 Paris Olympics when, having declined his place in the 100 metres owing to the fact that the race was run on a Sunday, he produced an astonishing performance to win gold in the 400 metres, and captured the hearts of the world. Liddell was immortalised in the Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire, but that film barely scratched the surface of his life (as well as being economical with the facts). It was China, where he had grown up, that was Liddell's passion, and his zeal was to improve the lot of its most unfortunate people, in a time of terrible violence and danger, when the country lay under the brutal hand of the invading Japanese army. He was literally on a mission, a force for good in the world. For the Glory takes the reader from Liddell the fastest man on the planet, through Liddell the man with a higher purpose, to Liddell when he had to be stronger than all around him, detained in an internment camp under terrible conditions, when he became the moral centre of an otherwise unbearable world. Liddell would make the ultimate sacrifice, but the story of his life continues to inspire generation after generation, from all walks of life. This is the story of a true hero of our times.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-holes-with-bing-golf-life-and-lessons-from-dad-by-nathaniel-crosby-john-strege--65129004https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons from Dad Author: Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 3, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this love letter to his father, former professional golfer Nathaniel Crosby shares memories of Bing Crosby on the golf course, and the lessons he taught him about the game and about life. With a Foreword by Jack Nicklaus. “Bing Crosby was a great ambassador for our game, as well as a great man,” hails longtime friend and golf partner, Jack Nicklaus. The beloved singer and star was also an extraordinary teacher who instilled an abiding passion and mastery of the game in his youngest son, Nathaniel. Winning the US Amateur at nineteen, Nathaniel went on to compete in high-level professional tournaments for his entire life. In 18 Holes with Bing, Nathaniel introduces us to the Bing Crosby he and his family knew—not the beloved singer who played golf, but a golfer who sang to pay his country club dues. Nathaniel shares exclusive stories about this American icon golfing, working, and playing with some of the most famous people in history—royalty, titans of industry, stars of stage and screen, and champions of the green, including Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Louis Armstrong. At the book’s heart is an intimate account of a father and a son—how a mutual love of golf formed an exceptional emotional bond. Full of anecdotes, vignettes, and recollections of Bing’s time on the course, the tournaments he created and later sponsored, and the constant encouragement he showed his son, 18 Holes with Bing honors this celebrated golfer, entertainer, and father, and illuminates his life as never before.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263024Tue, 03 May 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons from Dad Author: Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons from Dad Author: Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 3, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this love letter to his father, former professional golfer Nathaniel Crosby shares memories of Bing Crosby on the golf course, and the lessons he taught him about the game and about life. With a Foreword by Jack Nicklaus. “Bing Crosby was a great ambassador for our game, as well as a great man,” hails longtime friend and golf partner, Jack Nicklaus. The beloved singer and star was also an extraordinary teacher who instilled an abiding passion and mastery of the game in his youngest son, Nathaniel. Winning the US Amateur at nineteen, Nathaniel went on to compete in high-level professional tournaments for his entire life. In 18 Holes with Bing, Nathaniel introduces us to the Bing Crosby he and his family knew—not the beloved singer who played golf, but a golfer who sang to pay his country club dues. Nathaniel shares exclusive stories about this American icon golfing, working, and playing with some of the most famous people in history—royalty, titans of industry, stars of stage and screen, and champions of the green, including Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Louis Armstrong. At the book’s heart is an intimate account of a father and a son—how a mutual love of golf formed an exceptional emotional bond. Full of anecdotes, vignettes, and recollections of Bing’s time on the course, the tournaments he created and later sponsored, and the constant encouragement he showed his son, 18 Holes with Bing honors this celebrated golfer, entertainer, and father, and illuminates his life as never before.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-my-league-the-classic-hilarious-account-of-an-amateur-s-ordeal-in-professional-baseball-by-george-plimpton--65129060https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262789 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Out of My League: The Classic Hilarious Account of an Amateur's Ordeal in Professional Baseball Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This baseball classic that Ernest Hemingway called 'beautifully observed and incredibly conceived' includes a foreword from Jane Leavy and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. The first of Plimpton's remarkable forays into participatory journalism, Out of My League chronicles with wit, charm, and grace what happens when a self-professed amateur has the chance to answer every fan's question: could he strike out a major league star? Plimpton's inspired idea -- to get on the mound and pitch a few innings to the All-Stars of the American and National Leagues -- begins as a fun-filled stunt and comes to a deeply hellish, nearly humiliating end. This honest and hilarious tale features Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Whitey Ford, Ralph Houk, and other baseball greats and is 'a baseball book such as no one else ever wrote, and one of the best ever.'-New York Herald Tribune]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262789Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262789 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Out of My League: The Classic Hilarious Account of an Amateur's Ordeal in Professional Baseball Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Robert Fass Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262789 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Out of My League: The Classic Hilarious Account of an Amateur's Ordeal in Professional Baseball Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This baseball classic that Ernest Hemingway called 'beautifully observed and incredibly conceived' includes a foreword from Jane Leavy and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. The first of Plimpton's remarkable forays into participatory journalism, Out of My League chronicles with wit, charm, and grace what happens when a self-professed amateur has the chance to answer every fan's question: could he strike out a major league star? Plimpton's inspired idea -- to get on the mound and pitch a few innings to the All-Stars of the American and National Leagues -- begins as a fun-filled stunt and comes to a deeply hellish, nearly humiliating end. This honest and hilarious tale features Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Whitey Ford, Ralph Houk, and other baseball greats and is 'a baseball book such as no one else ever wrote, and one of the best ever.'-New York Herald Tribune]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-for-the-record-the-inside-story-of-hank-aaron-s-chase-for-the-home-run-record-by-george-plimpton--65129025https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262682 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One for the Record: The Inside Story of Hank Aaron's Chase for the Home Run Record Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and with a foreword by Bob Costas and new material from the Plimpton Archives. In One For the Record, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, One For the Record gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262682Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262682 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One for the Record: The Inside Story of Hank Aaron's Chase for the Home Run Record Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262682 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One for the Record: The Inside Story of Hank Aaron's Chase for the Home Run Record Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and with a foreword by Bob Costas and new material from the Plimpton Archives. In One For the Record, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, One For the Record gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mad-ducks-and-bears-football-revisited-by-george-plimpton--65129020https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263213 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mad Ducks and Bears: Football Revisited Author: George Plimpton Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classic books -- repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. In Mad Ducks and Bears, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates -- Alex Karras ('Mad Ducks') and John Gordy ('Bears'), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success. A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, Mad Ducks and Bears is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263213Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263213 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mad Ducks and Bears: Football Revisited Author: George Plimpton Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263213 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mad Ducks and Bears: Football Revisited Author: George Plimpton Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classic books -- repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. In Mad Ducks and Bears, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates -- Alex Karras ('Mad Ducks') and John Gordy ('Bears'), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success. A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, Mad Ducks and Bears is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shadow-box-an-amateur-in-the-ring-by-george-plimpton--65129009https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shadow Box: An Amateur in the Ring Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton makes his riskiest foray into participatory journalism -- stepping into the ring against a champion boxer -- in Shadow Box, repackaged and including never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. Stepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist. Bloodied but unbowed, he holds his own in the bout -- and lives to tell, in this timeless book on boxing and its devotees, among them Ali, Joe Frazier, Ernest Hemingway, and Norman Mailer. Shadow Box is one of Plimpton's most engaging studies of professional sport, told through the eyes of an inquisitive and astute amateur. From the gym, the locker room, ringside, and even in the harsh glare of the ring itself, Plimpton documents what it is like to be a boxer, an artist of mayhem.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263338Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shadow Box: An Amateur in the Ring Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 0 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shadow Box: An Amateur in the Ring Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton makes his riskiest foray into participatory journalism -- stepping into the ring against a champion boxer -- in Shadow Box, repackaged and including never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. Stepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist. Bloodied but unbowed, he holds his own in the bout -- and lives to tell, in this timeless book on boxing and its devotees, among them Ali, Joe Frazier, Ernest Hemingway, and Norman Mailer. Shadow Box is one of Plimpton's most engaging studies of professional sport, told through the eyes of an inquisitive and astute amateur. From the gym, the locker room, ringside, and even in the harsh glare of the ring itself, Plimpton documents what it is like to be a boxer, an artist of mayhem.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bogey-man-a-month-on-the-pga-tour-by-george-plimpton--65129000https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263337 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bogey Man: A Month on the PGA Tour Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton chronicles his month spent on the PGA tour in The Bogey Man, repackaged and including a foreword by Rick Reilly and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. What happens when a weekend athlete -- of average skill at best -- joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton, one of the finest participatory sports journalists, spent a month of self-imposed torture on the tour to find out. Along the way, he meets amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on. In The Bogey Man, we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences -- frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling -- from the first tee to the last green. This intriguing classic, which remains one of the wittiest books ever written on golf, features Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Walter Hagan, and many other golf greats and eccentrics, all doing what they do best.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263337Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263337 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bogey Man: A Month on the PGA Tour Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263337 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bogey Man: A Month on the PGA Tour Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Jeff Bottoms Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton chronicles his month spent on the PGA tour in The Bogey Man, repackaged and including a foreword by Rick Reilly and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. What happens when a weekend athlete -- of average skill at best -- joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton, one of the finest participatory sports journalists, spent a month of self-imposed torture on the tour to find out. Along the way, he meets amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on. In The Bogey Man, we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences -- frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling -- from the first tee to the last green. This intriguing classic, which remains one of the wittiest books ever written on golf, features Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Walter Hagan, and many other golf greats and eccentrics, all doing what they do best.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paper-lion-confessions-of-a-last-string-quarterback-by-george-plimpton--65128994https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263005 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The book that made a legend -- and captures America's sport in detail that's never been matched, featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. George Plimpton was perhaps best known for Paper Lion, the book that set the bar for participatory sports journalism. With his characteristic wit, Plimpton recounts his experiences in talking his way into training camp with the Detroit Lions, practicing with the team, and taking snaps behind center. His breezy style captures the pressures and tensions rookies confront, the hijinks that pervade when sixty high-strung guys live together in close quarters, and a host of football rites and rituals. One of the funniest and most insightful books ever written on football, Paper Lion is a classic look at the gridiron game and a book The Wall Street Journal calls 'a continuous feast...The best book ever about football -- or anything!']]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263005Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263005 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 30...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263005 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The book that made a legend -- and captures America's sport in detail that's never been matched, featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. George Plimpton was perhaps best known for Paper Lion, the book that set the bar for participatory sports journalism. With his characteristic wit, Plimpton recounts his experiences in talking his way into training camp with the Detroit Lions, practicing with the team, and taking snaps behind center. His breezy style captures the pressures and tensions rookies confront, the hijinks that pervade when sixty high-strung guys live together in close quarters, and a host of football rites and rituals. One of the funniest and most insightful books ever written on football, Paper Lion is a classic look at the gridiron game and a book The Wall Street Journal calls 'a continuous feast...The best book ever about football -- or anything!']]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-pharoah-the-untold-story-of-the-triple-crown-winner-s-legendary-rise-by-joe-drape--65128993https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262790 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise Author: Joe Drape Narrator: Aaron Abano Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality. Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter, American Pharoah is the definitive account not only of how the ethereal colt won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, but how he changed lives. Through extensive interviews, Drape explores the making of an exceptional racehorse, chronicling key events en route to history. Covering everything from the flamboyant owner's successful track record, the jockey's earlier heartbreaking losses, and the Hall of Fame trainer's intensity, Drape paints a stirring portrait of a horse for the ages and the people around him.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262790Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262790 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise Author: Joe Drape Narrator: Aaron Abano Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262790 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise Author: Joe Drape Narrator: Aaron Abano Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality. Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter, American Pharoah is the definitive account not only of how the ethereal colt won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, but how he changed lives. Through extensive interviews, Drape explores the making of an exceptional racehorse, chronicling key events en route to history. Covering everything from the flamboyant owner's successful track record, the jockey's earlier heartbreaking losses, and the Hall of Fame trainer's intensity, Drape paints a stirring portrait of a horse for the ages and the people around him.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-net-a-professional-amateur-in-the-world-of-big-time-hockey-by-george-plimpton--65128990https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262681 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Open Net: A Professional Amateur in the World of Big-Time Hockey Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton takes to the ice with the Boston Bruins in this memorable portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of professional hockey, repackaged and featuring a foreword from Denis Leary and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. In Open Net, George Plimpton takes to the ice as goalie for his beloved Boston Bruins. After signing a release holding the Bruins blameless if he should meet with injury or death, he survives a harrowing, seemingly eternal five minutes in an exhibition game against the always-tough Philadelphia Flyers. With reflections on such hockey greats as Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and Eddie Shore, Open Net is at once a celebration of the thrills and grace of the greatest sport on ice and a probing meditation into the hopes and fears of every man.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262681Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262681 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Open Net: A Professional Amateur in the World of Big-Time Hockey Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262681 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Open Net: A Professional Amateur in the World of Big-Time Hockey Author: George Plimpton Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Plimpton takes to the ice with the Boston Bruins in this memorable portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of professional hockey, repackaged and featuring a foreword from Denis Leary and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. In Open Net, George Plimpton takes to the ice as goalie for his beloved Boston Bruins. After signing a release holding the Bruins blameless if he should meet with injury or death, he survives a harrowing, seemingly eternal five minutes in an exhibition game against the always-tough Philadelphia Flyers. With reflections on such hockey greats as Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and Eddie Shore, Open Net is at once a celebration of the thrills and grace of the greatest sport on ice and a probing meditation into the hopes and fears of every man.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-far-can-you-go-my-25-year-quest-to-walk-again-by-john-maclean--65129010https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Far Can You Go?: My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again Author: John Maclean Narrator: Mark Engelhardt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 29, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident. After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: 'How far can you go?' Inspired, Maclean became the first paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Championship and swim the English Channel before going on to win a silver medal for rowing at the 2008 Paralympic Games--yet these achievements did not come easy or on his first try. But with fierce tenacity, determination, and the love of family and friends Maclean was able to see each dream realized. Yet he longed for one more victory: to walk on the beach with his family, holding his wife's hand. Through a radical therapy, he retrained his mind and challenged conventional thinking to walk again after 25 years in a wheelchair. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?is his amazing story.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256945Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Far Can You Go?: My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again Author: John Maclean Narrator: Mark Engelhardt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 30...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Far Can You Go?: My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again Author: John Maclean Narrator: Mark Engelhardt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 29, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident. After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: 'How far can you go?' Inspired, Maclean became the first paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Championship and swim the English Channel before going on to win a silver medal for rowing at the 2008 Paralympic Games--yet these achievements did not come easy or on his first try. But with fierce tenacity, determination, and the love of family and friends Maclean was able to see each dream realized. Yet he longed for one more victory: to walk on the beach with his family, holding his wife's hand. Through a radical therapy, he retrained his mind and challenged conventional thinking to walk again after 25 years in a wheelchair. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?is his amazing story.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kings-of-queens-life-beyond-baseball-with-86-mets-by-erik-sherman--65129138https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets Author: Erik Sherman Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship year…as well as a look back at the magical season itself.      Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Doug Sisk, Rafael Santana, Bobby Ojeda, Wally Backman, Kevin Mitchell, Ed Hearn, Danny Heep, and the late Gary Carter were all known for their heroics on the field. For some of them—known as the “Scum Bunch”—their debauchery off the field was even more awe-inspiring. But when that golden season ended, so did their aura of invincibility. Some faced battles with addiction, some were traded, and others struggled just to keep their lives together.    Through interviews with these legendary players, Erik Sherman offers fans a new perspective on a team that will forever be remembered in sports history. INCLUDES PHOTOS]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets Author: Erik Sherman Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets Author: Erik Sherman Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship year…as well as a look back at the magical season itself.      Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Doug Sisk, Rafael Santana, Bobby Ojeda, Wally Backman, Kevin Mitchell, Ed Hearn, Danny Heep, and the late Gary Carter were all known for their heroics on the field. For some of them—known as the “Scum Bunch”—their debauchery off the field was even more awe-inspiring. But when that golden season ended, so did their aura of invincibility. Some faced battles with addiction, some were traded, and others struggled just to keep their lives together.    Through interviews with these legendary players, Erik Sherman offers fans a new perspective on a team that will forever be remembered in sports history. INCLUDES PHOTOS]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-from-the-dead-by-bill-walton--65129008https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Back From the Dead Author: Bill Walton Narrator: Bill Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 17 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “An elegiac yet exuberant new memoir” (The New York Times Book Review)—Bill Walton’s New York Times bestselling memoir about his recovery from debilitating physical injury and how lessons from John Wooden at UCLA (and the music of the Grateful Dead) inspired his darkest hours. In February 2008, Bill Walton suffered a spinal collapse so devastating he was unable to get up. It was the culmination of a lifetime of injury. Although Walton had played fourteen seasons in the NBA, he actually missed more games than he played during those years due to injury. From the time of his spinal collapse until his eventual recovery, he spent most of three years flat on the ground. The pain was excruciating, and he thought seriously about killing himself. But he survived, and Back from the Dead is the story of his injury and recovery, set in the context of his amazing athletic career. Walton grew up in southern California in the 1950s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of the 1960s. Although Walton identified strongly with the counterculture, especially in music, the greatest influence on him outside his family was Coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, precise mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. The two men would speak every day for forty-three years until Wooden’s death at age ninety-nine. John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. In this “frequently stirring memoir…Walton’s love for life and the people and things in it—including his college coach, John Wooden—is infectious. You can’t stop reading, or rooting for the man” (Publishers Weekly). Back from the Dead shares his dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions. “[Walton] scores another basket—a deeply personal one.” (Kirkus Reviews)]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256338Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Back From the Dead Author: Bill Walton Narrator: Bill Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 17 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256338 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Back From the Dead Author: Bill Walton Narrator: Bill Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 17 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “An elegiac yet exuberant new memoir” (The New York Times Book Review)—Bill Walton’s New York Times bestselling memoir about his recovery from debilitating physical injury and how lessons from John Wooden at UCLA (and the music of the Grateful Dead) inspired his darkest hours. In February 2008, Bill Walton suffered a spinal collapse so devastating he was unable to get up. It was the culmination of a lifetime of injury. Although Walton had played fourteen seasons in the NBA, he actually missed more games than he played during those years due to injury. From the time of his spinal collapse until his eventual recovery, he spent most of three years flat on the ground. The pain was excruciating, and he thought seriously about killing himself. But he survived, and Back from the Dead is the story of his injury and recovery, set in the context of his amazing athletic career. Walton grew up in southern California in the 1950s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of the 1960s. Although Walton identified strongly with the counterculture, especially in music, the greatest influence on him outside his family was Coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, precise mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. The two men would speak every day for forty-three years until Wooden’s death at age ninety-nine. John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. In this “frequently stirring memoir…Walton’s love for life and the people and things in it—including his college coach, John Wooden—is infectious. You can’t stop reading, or rooting for the man” (Publishers Weekly). Back from the Dead shares his dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions. “[Walton] scores another basket—a deeply personal one.” (Kirkus Reviews)]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-breaks-of-the-game-by-david-halberstam--65129018https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/254774 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Breaks of the Game Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A New York Times bestseller, David Halberstam's The Breaks of the Game focuses on one grim season (1979-80) in the life of the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers, a team that only three years before had been NBA champions. More than six years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his groundbreaking reporting on the Vietnam War, Halberstam wrote more than 20 books, almost all of them bestsellers. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves. The tactile authenticity of Halberstam's knowledge of the basketball world is unrivaled. Yet he is writing here about far more than just basketball. This is a story about a place in our society where power, money, and talent collide and sometimes corrupt, a place where both national obsessions and naked greed are exposed. It's about the influence of big media, the fans and the hype they subsist on, the clash of ethics, the terrible physical demands of modern sports (from drugs to body size), the unreal salaries, the conflicts of race and class, and the consequences of sport converted into mass entertainment and athletes transformed into superstars -- all presented in a way that puts the reader in the room and on the court, and The Breaks of the Game in a league of its own.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/254774Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/254774 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Breaks of the Game Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 30 minutes Release date: March...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/254774 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Breaks of the Game Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A New York Times bestseller, David Halberstam's The Breaks of the Game focuses on one grim season (1979-80) in the life of the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers, a team that only three years before had been NBA champions. More than six years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his groundbreaking reporting on the Vietnam War, Halberstam wrote more than 20 books, almost all of them bestsellers. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves. The tactile authenticity of Halberstam's knowledge of the basketball world is unrivaled. Yet he is writing here about far more than just basketball. This is a story about a place in our society where power, money, and talent collide and sometimes corrupt, a place where both national obsessions and naked greed are exposed. It's about the influence of big media, the fans and the hype they subsist on, the clash of ethics, the terrible physical demands of modern sports (from drugs to body size), the unreal salaries, the conflicts of race and class, and the consequences of sport converted into mass entertainment and athletes transformed into superstars -- all presented in a way that puts the reader in the room and on the court, and The Breaks of the Game in a league of its own.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catch-a-star-shining-through-adversity-to-become-a-champion-by-tamika-catchings-ken-petersen--65129002https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262559 to listen full audiobooks. Title: *Catch a Star: Shining through Adversity to Become a Champion Author: Tamika Catchings, Ken Petersen Narrator: Robin Eller Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 46 minutes Release date: March 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings stood out and felt left out, never knowing one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. She faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separated from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injury. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine.Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named one of the WNBA's top fifteen players in history, earning three Olympic gold medals, and founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262559Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262559 to listen full audiobooks. Title: *Catch a Star: Shining through Adversity to Become a Champion Author: Tamika Catchings, Ken Petersen Narrator: Robin Eller Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262559 to listen full audiobooks. Title: *Catch a Star: Shining through Adversity to Become a Champion Author: Tamika Catchings, Ken Petersen Narrator: Robin Eller Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 46 minutes Release date: March 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings stood out and felt left out, never knowing one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. She faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separated from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injury. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine.Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named one of the WNBA's top fifteen players in history, earning three Olympic gold medals, and founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxcatcher-a-true-story-of-murder-madness-and-the-quest-for-olympic-gold-by-mark-schultz-david-thomas--65129028https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252158 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Foxcatcher: A True Story of Murder, Madness and the Quest for Olympic Gold Author: Mark Schultz, David Thomas Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 31 minutes Release date: January 28, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Foxcatcher by Mark Schultz, read by Stephen Mendel. On 22nd January 1996 Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medallist and wrestling's golden boy, was shot in the back by John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania. That started a two day siege at the ranch before the du Pont family heir was finally captured. Foxcatcher is Mark Schultz's vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality lead to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms - and inside John du Pont's head - better than Mark Schultz, also an Olympic gold medalist and a part of the Foxcatcher team.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252158Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252158 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Foxcatcher: A True Story of Murder, Madness and the Quest for Olympic Gold Author: Mark Schultz, David Thomas Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252158 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Foxcatcher: A True Story of Murder, Madness and the Quest for Olympic Gold Author: Mark Schultz, David Thomas Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 31 minutes Release date: January 28, 2016 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Foxcatcher by Mark Schultz, read by Stephen Mendel. On 22nd January 1996 Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medallist and wrestling's golden boy, was shot in the back by John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania. That started a two day siege at the ranch before the du Pont family heir was finally captured. Foxcatcher is Mark Schultz's vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality lead to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms - and inside John du Pont's head - better than Mark Schultz, also an Olympic gold medalist and a part of the Foxcatcher team.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catching-the-sky-by-colten-moore--65129033https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252173 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Catching the Sky Author: Colten Moore Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: January 19, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Discover the true “uplifting, exhilarating, tragic and triumphant” (The Dallas Morning News) story of the Moore brothers’ heartbreaking experience at the Aspen Winter X Games from the man who lived it as he struggled to move on from tragedy, defeat the odds, honor his family, and win gold. Colten and Caleb Moore were two brothers who heeded the call of extreme sports. Their dreams, paired with hard work and family sacrifice, eventually became reality. With their striking athleticism, innovation, and appetite for risk, the Moore brothers became stars on the burgeoning freestyle ATV and snowmobile circuits. If it had wheels or treads, they could flip it—often higher and better than anyone else—joining a band of pioneers intent on breaking new ground and in a new sport before multitudes of fans at the X Games and beyond. In this vivid, page-turning adventure narrative, Colten Moore offers a profound and deeply moving perspective on his life and that of his older brother, who tragically lost his life while competing in Aspen in 2013. Catching the Sky is a clear-eyed look at extreme sports, what drives people to take wild chances, and how one man, Colten, couldn’t stop even after the worst possible outcome. His story reminds us that we can dream and sometimes achieve the impossible, that we can follow our own path, that we can lose everything, only to find it again—often in the most unlikely place.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252173Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252173 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Catching the Sky Author: Colten Moore Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: January 19, 2016...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252173 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Catching the Sky Author: Colten Moore Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: January 19, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Discover the true “uplifting, exhilarating, tragic and triumphant” (The Dallas Morning News) story of the Moore brothers’ heartbreaking experience at the Aspen Winter X Games from the man who lived it as he struggled to move on from tragedy, defeat the odds, honor his family, and win gold. Colten and Caleb Moore were two brothers who heeded the call of extreme sports. Their dreams, paired with hard work and family sacrifice, eventually became reality. With their striking athleticism, innovation, and appetite for risk, the Moore brothers became stars on the burgeoning freestyle ATV and snowmobile circuits. If it had wheels or treads, they could flip it—often higher and better than anyone else—joining a band of pioneers intent on breaking new ground and in a new sport before multitudes of fans at the X Games and beyond. In this vivid, page-turning adventure narrative, Colten Moore offers a profound and deeply moving perspective on his life and that of his older brother, who tragically lost his life while competing in Aspen in 2013. Catching the Sky is a clear-eyed look at extreme sports, what drives people to take wild chances, and how one man, Colten, couldn’t stop even after the worst possible outcome. His story reminds us that we can dream and sometimes achieve the impossible, that we can follow our own path, that we can lose everything, only to find it again—often in the most unlikely place.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nfl-confidential-true-confessions-from-the-gutter-of-football-by-johnny-anonymous--65128991https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251930 to listen full audiobooks. Title: NFL Confidential: True Confessions from the Gutter of Football Author: Johnny Anonymous Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 7 minutes Release date: January 12, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 25 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A current pro player takes fans on a pseudonymous trip through one of the most infamous years of football—the very long, sometimes funny, often controversial 2013-2014 season—sharing raucous, behind-the-scenes, on-the-field, and in-the-locker-room truth about life in the National Football League. “Well, to hell with being safe. I’m going to be honest.” Johnny Anonymous' life goal was to be nothing greater or less than the Best NFL Back-Up of All Time™. For two years, he was content earning hundreds of thousands of dollars to stand on the sidelines doing absolutely nothing. But early in his third year, a starting lineman is injured, and he suddenly finds himself on the field. For most players, this moment is a dream come true. But not so for our author, one of the incredibly rare birds in football who reach the highest echelons, but who actually hate America’s favorite game. That’s right. Johnny Anonymous hates football. He hates what it does to his body, his brain, his life. Luckily, he can see the humor in his own situation, but also in the machinations of the NFL. Part truth-telling narrative, part whip-smart commentary that only a true insider could bring, part hilarious, NFL Confidential gives football fans a look at a world most would give anything to see, and gives non-fans a wild ride through the strange, and sometimes disturbing customs and realities of football today. Here is a truly unaffiliated look at the nation’s biggest, most lucrative pastime over the course of one of its most transformative seasons. From hard-to-stomach diets, showdowns in the weight room, shenanigans in the locker room, the looming dread of being cut from the team, the racial issues that still exist in modern-day football, the rock-star lifestyle that players find themselves able to afford and sometimes enjoy a little too much, the notion of being lauded in a league plagued by controversy and the sharp contrast between the love/hate of the game and the reality of the job, Johnny reveals a never-before-seen side of the NFL.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251930Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251930 to listen full audiobooks. Title: NFL Confidential: True Confessions from the Gutter of Football Author: Johnny Anonymous Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251930 to listen full audiobooks. Title: NFL Confidential: True Confessions from the Gutter of Football Author: Johnny Anonymous Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 7 minutes Release date: January 12, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 25 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A current pro player takes fans on a pseudonymous trip through one of the most infamous years of football—the very long, sometimes funny, often controversial 2013-2014 season—sharing raucous, behind-the-scenes, on-the-field, and in-the-locker-room truth about life in the National Football League. “Well, to hell with being safe. I’m going to be honest.” Johnny Anonymous' life goal was to be nothing greater or less than the Best NFL Back-Up of All Time™. For two years, he was content earning hundreds of thousands of dollars to stand on the sidelines doing absolutely nothing. But early in his third year, a starting lineman is injured, and he suddenly finds himself on the field. For most players, this moment is a dream come true. But not so for our author, one of the incredibly rare birds in football who reach the highest echelons, but who actually hate America’s favorite game. That’s right. Johnny Anonymous hates football. He hates what it does to his body, his brain, his life. Luckily, he can see the humor in his own situation, but also in the machinations of the NFL. Part truth-telling narrative, part whip-smart commentary that only a true insider could bring, part hilarious, NFL Confidential gives football fans a look at a world most would give anything to see, and gives non-fans a wild ride through the strange, and sometimes disturbing customs and realities of football today. Here is a truly unaffiliated look at the nation’s biggest, most lucrative pastime over the course of one of its most transformative seasons. From hard-to-stomach diets, showdowns in the weight room, shenanigans in the locker room, the looming dread of being cut from the team, the racial issues that still exist in modern-day football, the rock-star lifestyle that players find themselves able to afford and sometimes enjoy a little too much, the notion of being lauded in a league plagued by controversy and the sharp contrast between the love/hate of the game and the reality of the job, Johnny reveals a never-before-seen side of the NFL.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dangerous-love-a-true-story-of-tragedy-faith-and-forgiveness-in-the-muslim-world-by-ray-norman--65129029https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/246313 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World Author: Ray Norman Narrator: Henry O. Arnold Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 24 minutes Release date: December 1, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Ray Norman spent most of his life living in far-flung corners of the globe, working on long-term development projects and living out his calling as a Christian professional. By the time he arrived in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania around the turn of the millennium, he was veteran of life as an expat, at home in countries and cultures not his own. But in 2001, the world was about to change—and so was Ray’s life. In the aftermath of 9/11—a time when tensions between Muslim and Western culture were peaking—Ray and his daughter, Hannah, made the short drive from their home to the Mauritanian beach. But instead of spending the afternoon enjoying the waves and the water, father and daughter found themselves hurtling back to the city, each with a bullet-hole pumping blood into the floorboards of their jeep. Dangerous Love is an account of the Normans’ brush with violent extremism—and of the family’s unexpected return to Mauritania in the face of terrifying risks. This is the story of a call that could not be denied and of a family’s refusal to give up on love.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/246313Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/246313 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World Author: Ray Norman Narrator: Henry O. Arnold Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/246313 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World Author: Ray Norman Narrator: Henry O. Arnold Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 24 minutes Release date: December 1, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Ray Norman spent most of his life living in far-flung corners of the globe, working on long-term development projects and living out his calling as a Christian professional. By the time he arrived in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania around the turn of the millennium, he was veteran of life as an expat, at home in countries and cultures not his own. But in 2001, the world was about to change—and so was Ray’s life. In the aftermath of 9/11—a time when tensions between Muslim and Western culture were peaking—Ray and his daughter, Hannah, made the short drive from their home to the Mauritanian beach. But instead of spending the afternoon enjoying the waves and the water, father and daughter found themselves hurtling back to the city, each with a bullet-hole pumping blood into the floorboards of their jeep. Dangerous Love is an account of the Normans’ brush with violent extremism—and of the family’s unexpected return to Mauritania in the face of terrifying risks. This is the story of a call that could not be denied and of a family’s refusal to give up on love.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bradley-wiggins-my-hour-by-bradley-wiggins--65129036https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249331 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins: My Hour Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 19, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For 60 minutes this summer, the British public stopped what they were doing switched on their radios, their TVs, refreshed their Twitter feeds and followed Bradley Wiggins’s attempt to break one of sport’s most gruelling records: The Hour. The premise is simple enough: how far can you cycle in one hour. But it is thought to be one of the toughest events an athlete can endure, both physically and psychologically. Eddy Merckx, cycling’s über-champ, called it the hardest thing he ever did. Wiggins, like many before him, discovered the unique pain of pushing yourself as hard as you can for 60 minutes. In this revealing book, Bradley Wiggins takes you behind the scenes of his record attempt. From planning to preparation, to training to execution, Bradley shares his thoughts on his sacrifices, his heroes, and the people who have supported him along the way as well as what’s to come as he heads towards the twilight of his stellar career. My Hour is a fitting celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen in his finest hour.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249331Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249331 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins: My Hour Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 19,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249331 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins: My Hour Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 19, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For 60 minutes this summer, the British public stopped what they were doing switched on their radios, their TVs, refreshed their Twitter feeds and followed Bradley Wiggins’s attempt to break one of sport’s most gruelling records: The Hour. The premise is simple enough: how far can you cycle in one hour. But it is thought to be one of the toughest events an athlete can endure, both physically and psychologically. Eddy Merckx, cycling’s über-champ, called it the hardest thing he ever did. Wiggins, like many before him, discovered the unique pain of pushing yourself as hard as you can for 60 minutes. In this revealing book, Bradley Wiggins takes you behind the scenes of his record attempt. From planning to preparation, to training to execution, Bradley shares his thoughts on his sacrifices, his heroes, and the people who have supported him along the way as well as what’s to come as he heads towards the twilight of his stellar career. My Hour is a fitting celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen in his finest hour.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alone-on-the-wall-by-alex-honnold--65129007https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248517 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alone on the Wall Author: Alex Honnold Narrator: Will Damron, Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: November 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.24 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible. Free soloing, Honnold’s specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardware―such as pitons, nuts, or cams―for aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die. In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fear. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sport’s storied past to put Alex’s tremendous accomplishments in perspective. Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: “Aren’t you afraid you’re going to die?” and “Why do you do this?” Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold’s extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248517Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248517 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alone on the Wall Author: Alex Honnold Narrator: Will Damron, Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248517 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alone on the Wall Author: Alex Honnold Narrator: Will Damron, Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: November 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.24 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible. Free soloing, Honnold’s specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardware―such as pitons, nuts, or cams―for aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die. In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fear. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sport’s storied past to put Alex’s tremendous accomplishments in perspective. Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: “Aren’t you afraid you’re going to die?” and “Why do you do this?” Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold’s extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/above-the-line-lessons-in-leadership-and-life-from-a-championship-season-by-urban-meyer-wayne-coffey--65129027https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season Author: Urban Meyer, Wayne Coffey Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 38 minutes Release date: October 27, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 60 Ratings of Narrator: 4.73 of Total 11 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The instant New York Times bestseller Remarkable lessons in leadership and team building from one of the greatest football coaches of our time. Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite in the annals of his sport, having lead his players to three national championships. In Above the Line, he offers readers his unparalleled insights into leadership, team building, and the keys to empowering people to achieve things they might never have thought possible. Meyer shares his groundbreaking game plan—the game plan followed every day in the Ohio State Buckeyes’ championship season—for creating a culture of success built on trust and a commitment to a common purpose. Packed with real life examples from Meyer’s storied career, Above the Line delivers wisdom and inspiration for taking control and turning setbacks into victories for a team, a family, or a Fortune 500 company.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245836Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season Author: Urban Meyer, Wayne Coffey Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season Author: Urban Meyer, Wayne Coffey Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 38 minutes Release date: October 27, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 60 Ratings of Narrator: 4.73 of Total 11 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The instant New York Times bestseller Remarkable lessons in leadership and team building from one of the greatest football coaches of our time. Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite in the annals of his sport, having lead his players to three national championships. In Above the Line, he offers readers his unparalleled insights into leadership, team building, and the keys to empowering people to achieve things they might never have thought possible. Meyer shares his groundbreaking game plan—the game plan followed every day in the Ohio State Buckeyes’ championship season—for creating a culture of success built on trust and a commitment to a common purpose. Packed with real life examples from Meyer’s storied career, Above the Line delivers wisdom and inspiration for taking control and turning setbacks into victories for a team, a family, or a Fortune 500 company.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-racer-life-on-the-road-as-a-pro-cyclist-by-david-millar--65129050https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Racer: Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist Author: David Millar Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: October 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What is it really like to be a racer? What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo breakaway metres from the line? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? How does a domestique keep going to the end of a stage once his job is done and his body exhausted? How does a time-trialist maintain his form when every muscle and sinew is screaming at him to stop? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? In the hotels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast? David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport – the barked instructions of a road captain in a sprint chain, the silence of a solo training ride. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247549Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Racer: Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist Author: David Millar Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Racer: Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist Author: David Millar Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: October 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What is it really like to be a racer? What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo breakaway metres from the line? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? How does a domestique keep going to the end of a stage once his job is done and his body exhausted? How does a time-trialist maintain his form when every muscle and sinew is screaming at him to stop? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? In the hotels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast? David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport – the barked instructions of a road captain in a sprint chain, the silence of a solo training ride. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guy-martin-when-you-dead-you-dead-by-guy-martin--65129048https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: When You Dead, You Dead Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 1 minute Release date: October 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'The maddest 12 months of my life. The journey starts with an oddball race up an American mountain and ends with me checking myself out of hospital with a broken back. Again …' As Guy Martin's grandfather Voldemars frequently reminded him,'When you dead, you dead.' So, before it's all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he’s got. In this past year alone, Guy has raced the Isle of Man TT and finished on the podium; bike trekked through India; competed in solo 24-hour bicycles races; flown a stunt plane; broken a go-kart speed record down a French mountain and dusted himself off after a dramatic crash at the Dunrod 150 Superbike race. And he’s done all this around his day job as a truck mechanic. But let Guy tell you about it himself: ‘This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, and in between I’ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes and got a fair few stories to tell you.’ Spot on.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247545Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: When You Dead, You Dead Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 1 minute Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: When You Dead, You Dead Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 1 minute Release date: October 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'The maddest 12 months of my life. The journey starts with an oddball race up an American mountain and ends with me checking myself out of hospital with a broken back. Again …' As Guy Martin's grandfather Voldemars frequently reminded him,'When you dead, you dead.' So, before it's all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he’s got. In this past year alone, Guy has raced the Isle of Man TT and finished on the podium; bike trekked through India; competed in solo 24-hour bicycles races; flown a stunt plane; broken a go-kart speed record down a French mountain and dusted himself off after a dramatic crash at the Dunrod 150 Superbike race. And he’s done all this around his day job as a truck mechanic. But let Guy tell you about it himself: ‘This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, and in between I’ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes and got a fair few stories to tell you.’ Spot on.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-a-way-by-diana-nyad--65129056https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247275 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Find a Way Author: Diana Nyad Narrator: Diana Nyad Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: October 20, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Hillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election:  “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”  On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles, nation to nation, Cuba to Florida, in an epic feat of both endurance and human will, in fifty-three hours. Diana carried three poignant messages on her way across this stretch of shark-infested waters, and she spoke them to the crowd in her moment of final triumph: 1.   Never, ever give up. 2.   You’re never too old to chase your dreams. 3.   It looks like a solitary sport, but  it’s a Team. Millions of people around the world cheered this maverick on, moved by her undeniable tenacity to be the first to make the historic crossing without the aid of a shark cage. At the end of her magnificent journey, after thirty-five years and four crushing failures, the public found hope in Diana’s perseverance. They were inspired by her mantra—find a way—that led her to realize a dream in her sixties that had eluded her as a young champion in peak form. In Find a Way, Diana engages us with a unique, passionate story of this heroic adventure and the extraordinary life experiences that have served to carve her unwavering spirit. Diana was a world champion in her twenties, setting the record for swimming around Manhattan Island, along with other ocean-swim achievements, all of which rendered her a star at the time. Back then, she made the first attempt at the Mount Everest of swims, the Cuba Swim, but after forty-two hours and seventy-nine miles she was blown desperately off course. Her dream unfulfilled, she didn’t swim another stroke for three decades. Why, at sixty-four, was she able to achieve what she could not at thirty? How did her dramatic failures push her to success? What inner resources did Diana draw on during her long days and nights of training, and how did the power of the human spirit trump both the limitations of the body and the forces of nature across this vast, dangerous wilderness? This is the gripping story of an athlete, of a hero, of a bold mind. This is a galvanizing meditation on facing fears, engaging in our lives full throttle, and living each day with no regrets.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247275Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247275 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Find a Way Author: Diana Nyad Narrator: Diana Nyad Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: October 20, 2015 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247275 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Find a Way Author: Diana Nyad Narrator: Diana Nyad Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: October 20, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Hillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election:  “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”  On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles, nation to nation, Cuba to Florida, in an epic feat of both endurance and human will, in fifty-three hours. Diana carried three poignant messages on her way across this stretch of shark-infested waters, and she spoke them to the crowd in her moment of final triumph: 1.   Never, ever give up. 2.   You’re never too old to chase your dreams. 3.   It looks like a solitary sport, but  it’s a Team. Millions of people around the world cheered this maverick on, moved by her undeniable tenacity to be the first to make the historic crossing without the aid of a shark cage. At the end of her magnificent journey, after thirty-five years and four crushing failures, the public found hope in Diana’s perseverance. They were inspired by her mantra—find a way—that led her to realize a dream in her sixties that had eluded her as a young champion in peak form. In Find a Way, Diana engages us with a unique, passionate story of this heroic adventure and the extraordinary life experiences that have served to carve her unwavering spirit. Diana was a world champion in her twenties, setting the record for swimming around Manhattan Island, along with other ocean-swim achievements, all of which rendered her a star at the time. Back then, she made the first attempt at the Mount Everest of swims, the Cuba Swim, but after forty-two hours and seventy-nine miles she was blown desperately off course. Her dream unfulfilled, she didn’t swim another stroke for three decades. Why, at sixty-four, was she able to achieve what she could not at thirty? How did her dramatic failures push her to success? What inner resources did Diana draw on during her long days and nights of training, and how did the power of the human spirit trump both the limitations of the body and the forces of nature across this vast, dangerous wilderness? This is the gripping story of an athlete, of a hero, of a bold mind. This is a galvanizing meditation on facing fears, engaging in our lives full throttle, and living each day with no regrets.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-feel-like-going-on-life-game-and-glory-by-ray-lewis-daniel-paisner--65129017https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory Author: Ray Lewis, Daniel Paisner Narrator: JD Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 29 minutes Release date: October 20, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.27 of Total 26 Ratings of Narrator: 4.9 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Ray Lewis—legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation—holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory. Ray Lewis is undeniably one of the biggest names in football—not only for his seventeen years in the NFL, but also for the dramatic events that nearly brought his career to a halt in 2000. In his memoir, Lewis shares honest accounts of his difficult childhood and delves into the anguish and controversy that he found away from the game. But these heartbreaks gave him the courage to trust in God and continue his dream to play for the NFL and win the Super Bowl. From a rookie player to a football veteran, Lewis has experienced everything imaginable during his football career, and has become one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL. I Feel Like Going On is the story of his incredible journey, and a sincere look at the most popular sport in America from one of football’s most revered players.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248175Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory Author: Ray Lewis, Daniel Paisner Narrator: JD Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 29...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/248175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory Author: Ray Lewis, Daniel Paisner Narrator: JD Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 29 minutes Release date: October 20, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.27 of Total 26 Ratings of Narrator: 4.9 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Ray Lewis—legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation—holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory. Ray Lewis is undeniably one of the biggest names in football—not only for his seventeen years in the NFL, but also for the dramatic events that nearly brought his career to a halt in 2000. In his memoir, Lewis shares honest accounts of his difficult childhood and delves into the anguish and controversy that he found away from the game. But these heartbreaks gave him the courage to trust in God and continue his dream to play for the NFL and win the Super Bowl. From a rookie player to a football veteran, Lewis has experienced everything imaginable during his football career, and has become one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL. I Feel Like Going On is the story of his incredible journey, and a sincere look at the most popular sport in America from one of football’s most revered players.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-disappearing-quarterback-by-mike-boryla--65128997https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Disappearing Quarterback Author: Mike Boryla Narrator: Mike Boryla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 58 minutes Release date: October 14, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'He had everything he wanted, but didn't want what he had' sums up the theme of 'The Disappearing Quarterback' by Mike Boryla, former NFL Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Boryla relates in a humorous, yet heart wrenching way, his days as a football player on the fields of Regis High School in Denver, Colorado, Stanford University and finally the Philadelphia Eagles (1974-76), throwing two touchdown passes for the NFC in the January 1977 Pro Bowl. 'I made 60 percent of it humor, but the beginning and the end are pretty tough,' Boryla stated recently in the 'Denver Post'. Boryla also discusses some of the current hot-button NFL issues, including concussions (he suffered one at Regis and two with the Eagles) and brain injuries which preceded his exit from professional football.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251060Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Disappearing Quarterback Author: Mike Boryla Narrator: Mike Boryla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 58 minutes Release date: October...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Disappearing Quarterback Author: Mike Boryla Narrator: Mike Boryla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 58 minutes Release date: October 14, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'He had everything he wanted, but didn't want what he had' sums up the theme of 'The Disappearing Quarterback' by Mike Boryla, former NFL Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Boryla relates in a humorous, yet heart wrenching way, his days as a football player on the fields of Regis High School in Denver, Colorado, Stanford University and finally the Philadelphia Eagles (1974-76), throwing two touchdown passes for the NFC in the January 1977 Pro Bowl. 'I made 60 percent of it humor, but the beginning and the end are pretty tough,' Boryla stated recently in the 'Denver Post'. Boryla also discusses some of the current hot-button NFL issues, including concussions (he suffered one at Regis and two with the Eagles) and brain injuries which preceded his exit from professional football.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-game-ever-played-harry-vardon-francis-ouimet-and-the-birth-of-modern-golf-by-mark-frost--65129030https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245741 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 13, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.91 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known. A young Massachusetts native, Francis was only three years removed from his youthful career as a lowly caddie. Harry was twice his age, the greatest British champion in history, and innovator of the modern grip and swing. Through exacting hard work, perseverance, and determination, Harry Vardon had escaped a hopeless life of poverty; the unknown Ouimet dared to dream of following in his hero’s footsteps. When the two men finally came together in their legendary battle at the 1913 US Open, its heart-stopping climax gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today. Weaving the stories of Ouimet and Vardon as his narrative, Mark Frost creates a uniquely involving, intimate epic that is equal parts sports biography, sweeping social history, and emotional human drama. The Greatest Game Ever Played is a must-listen for millions of sports and history fans—and all who have ever dared to reach for their dreams.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245741Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245741 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Robertson Dean Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245741 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 13, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.91 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known. A young Massachusetts native, Francis was only three years removed from his youthful career as a lowly caddie. Harry was twice his age, the greatest British champion in history, and innovator of the modern grip and swing. Through exacting hard work, perseverance, and determination, Harry Vardon had escaped a hopeless life of poverty; the unknown Ouimet dared to dream of following in his hero’s footsteps. When the two men finally came together in their legendary battle at the 1913 US Open, its heart-stopping climax gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today. Weaving the stories of Ouimet and Vardon as his narrative, Mark Frost creates a uniquely involving, intimate epic that is equal parts sports biography, sweeping social history, and emotional human drama. The Greatest Game Ever Played is a must-listen for millions of sports and history fans—and all who have ever dared to reach for their dreams.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wake-up-happy-the-dream-big-win-big-guide-to-transforming-your-life-by-michael-strahan--65128992https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247398 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life Author: Michael Strahan Narrator: Michael Strahan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 39 minutes Release date: October 13, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Winner of the 2016 Audie Award for Business/Personal Development From the beloved cohost of Good Morning America, NFL Hall of Fame member and Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan comes a motivational guide to tackle each day from the moment you get out of bed. Pulling from his own life experiences, Michael Strahan details the mix of mental discipline, positive thinking, and sense of play that lead him to a Super Bowl XLII victory as a member of the New York Giants, and later to star alongside Kelly Ripa in the hit daytime talk show Live! with Kelly and Michael. Each of these “Strahan Rules” will guide you step-by-step through developing a work ethic and mental durability that will prime you to achieve your goals and transform your life. Delivered with his signature wit and wisdom, Strahan’s Rules combine a range of advice, from values he picked up from his father who served in the military to professors who teach on the science of happiness and include: -Rule #5: Too many of us count ourselves out before we even give ourselves a chance...Do the work. Be excellent. You’ll find your place. -Rule #11: You can’t change other people, but you can change how you are around them, and sometimes, a lot of times, that’s more than enough. -Rule #12: Listen to other people, but don’t take their opinions for fact. Have your own experiences. Draw your own conclusions. Whether you are attempting to achieve your career goals, seeking to better your relationships or simply up your optimism quotient, Wake Up Happy will inspire you.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247398Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247398 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life Author: Michael Strahan Narrator: Michael Strahan Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247398 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life Author: Michael Strahan Narrator: Michael Strahan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 39 minutes Release date: October 13, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Winner of the 2016 Audie Award for Business/Personal Development From the beloved cohost of Good Morning America, NFL Hall of Fame member and Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan comes a motivational guide to tackle each day from the moment you get out of bed. Pulling from his own life experiences, Michael Strahan details the mix of mental discipline, positive thinking, and sense of play that lead him to a Super Bowl XLII victory as a member of the New York Giants, and later to star alongside Kelly Ripa in the hit daytime talk show Live! with Kelly and Michael. Each of these “Strahan Rules” will guide you step-by-step through developing a work ethic and mental durability that will prime you to achieve your goals and transform your life. Delivered with his signature wit and wisdom, Strahan’s Rules combine a range of advice, from values he picked up from his father who served in the military to professors who teach on the science of happiness and include: -Rule #5: Too many of us count ourselves out before we even give ourselves a chance...Do the work. Be excellent. You’ll find your place. -Rule #11: You can’t change other people, but you can change how you are around them, and sometimes, a lot of times, that’s more than enough. -Rule #12: Listen to other people, but don’t take their opinions for fact. Have your own experiences. Draw your own conclusions. Whether you are attempting to achieve your career goals, seeking to better your relationships or simply up your optimism quotient, Wake Up Happy will inspire you.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/got-to-give-the-people-what-they-want-true-stories-and-flagrant-opinions-from-center-court-by-jalen-rose--65129039https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244753 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court Author: Jalen Rose Narrator: Jalen Rose Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 32 minutes Release date: October 6, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.57 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “I want to start conversations, and even better, arguments.” – From the Introduction   One of the most outspoken and original voices in sports sounds off while revealing his incredible life story.   Jalen Rose has never been quiet.  Not as a kid growing up in Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s.  Not as the brash, trash-talking leader of the legendary “Fab Five” at the University of Michigan.  Not as the player under the stewardship of Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and others throughout his 13-year NBA career.  And certainly not as a commentator and analyst on ABC/ESPN and Grantland.     In Got to Give the People What They Want, no topic is off limits.   Honest, unfiltered, unbiased.  Raw, refreshing, real.  This colorful collection of stories and opinions about basketball and life gives people the kind of insight and understanding they don’t get anywhere else in the sports world.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244753Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244753 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court Author: Jalen Rose Narrator: Jalen Rose Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244753 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court Author: Jalen Rose Narrator: Jalen Rose Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 32 minutes Release date: October 6, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.57 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “I want to start conversations, and even better, arguments.” – From the Introduction   One of the most outspoken and original voices in sports sounds off while revealing his incredible life story.   Jalen Rose has never been quiet.  Not as a kid growing up in Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s.  Not as the brash, trash-talking leader of the legendary “Fab Five” at the University of Michigan.  Not as the player under the stewardship of Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and others throughout his 13-year NBA career.  And certainly not as a commentator and analyst on ABC/ESPN and Grantland.     In Got to Give the People What They Want, no topic is off limits.   Honest, unfiltered, unbiased.  Raw, refreshing, real.  This colorful collection of stories and opinions about basketball and life gives people the kind of insight and understanding they don’t get anywhere else in the sports world.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-of-his-game-the-best-sportswriting-of-w-c-heinz-a-library-of-america-special-publication-by-w-c-heinz--65129037https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245859 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Top of His Game: The Best Sportswriting of W. C. Heinz: A Library of America Special Publication Author: W. C. Heinz Narrator: Bill Littlefield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 40 minutes Release date: October 6, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A pioneer of the long-form sports story, W. C. Heinz wrote with a freshness of perception, a gift for characterization, and a finely tuned ear for dialogue. Here is a first of its kind audio edition of some of his finest work, selected and read by Bill Littlefield (NPR's 'Only a Game'), including “Brownsville Bum”—“the greatest magazine sports story I’ve ever read, bar none” (Jimmy Breslin)—and the unforgettable “Death of a Race Horse.” As a special feature this exclusive audio edition includes Bill Littlefield's 2001 interview with W. C. Heinz as well as commentary and recollections from the author's daughter, Gayl Heinz.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245859Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245859 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Top of His Game: The Best Sportswriting of W. C. Heinz: A Library of America Special Publication Author: W. C. Heinz Narrator: Bill Littlefield...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245859 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Top of His Game: The Best Sportswriting of W. C. Heinz: A Library of America Special Publication Author: W. C. Heinz Narrator: Bill Littlefield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 40 minutes Release date: October 6, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A pioneer of the long-form sports story, W. C. Heinz wrote with a freshness of perception, a gift for characterization, and a finely tuned ear for dialogue. Here is a first of its kind audio edition of some of his finest work, selected and read by Bill Littlefield (NPR's 'Only a Game'), including “Brownsville Bum”—“the greatest magazine sports story I’ve ever read, bar none” (Jimmy Breslin)—and the unforgettable “Death of a Race Horse.” As a special feature this exclusive audio edition includes Bill Littlefield's 2001 interview with W. C. Heinz as well as commentary and recollections from the author's daughter, Gayl Heinz.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-story-by-steven-gerrard--65129015https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245285 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Story Author: Steven Gerrard Narrator: Michael Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 39 minutes Release date: September 24, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.48 of Total 40 Ratings of Narrator: 4.36 of Total 11 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team, and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool. In this book he charts his full playing career, shedding light on the defining games, his life off the pitch as well as the players and managers he's encountered. Explosive, controversial and searingly honest, this will be the last word from an era-defining player.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245285Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245285 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Story Author: Steven Gerrard Narrator: Michael Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 39 minutes Release date: September 24, 2015...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/245285 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Story Author: Steven Gerrard Narrator: Michael Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 39 minutes Release date: September 24, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.48 of Total 40 Ratings of Narrator: 4.36 of Total 11 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team, and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool. In this book he charts his full playing career, shedding light on the defining games, his life off the pitch as well as the players and managers he's encountered. Explosive, controversial and searingly honest, this will be the last word from an era-defining player.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death-a-tale-of-tragedy-and-redemption-by-jeff-snipes-alex-gerould-kermit-alexander--65129014https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244865 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption Author: Jeff Snipes, Alex Gerould, Kermit Alexander Narrator: Kermit Alexander Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 8 minutes Release date: September 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this heart-wrenching memoir, former NFL star Kermit Alexander tells the devastating true story of the horrific massacre of his family and his subsequent years of despair, followed by a spiritual renewal that showed him a way to rebuild his family and reclaim his life. On the morning of August 31, 1984, in the South Central section of Los Angeles, three armed men broke into a house, brutally murdering two women and two young boys. The victims were Ebora Alexander, Dietra Alexander, Damani Garner, and Damon Bonner—the mother, sister, and nephews of retired All-Pro cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers Kermit Alexander. In his own words, Kermit Alexander finally shares the full story of what happened to his loved ones and the aftermath of that tragic day. He recounts the hours leading up to the massacre, and how afterward he lost himself in the LA underworld, pleading, bribing, and threatening in a search for answers. He describes his journey through the “wilderness” of despair—the years of isolation living out of his car, broke, depressed, and sick. We also learn about his coming-of-age in 1950s LA, the following decade he spent in the NFL, the events leading up to that fateful August day, and finally the shocking truth behind the murders. Kermit opens up about his darkest hours, but also what it took to turn his life around, rebuild his family, and ultimately find peace. Ominous and intense, powerful and uplifting, tragic and triumphant, The Valley of the Shadow of Death is more than a rendering of one man’s adversity; it’s testament to the value of family and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244865Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244865 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption Author: Jeff Snipes, Alex Gerould, Kermit Alexander Narrator: Kermit Alexander...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244865 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption Author: Jeff Snipes, Alex Gerould, Kermit Alexander Narrator: Kermit Alexander Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 8 minutes Release date: September 22, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this heart-wrenching memoir, former NFL star Kermit Alexander tells the devastating true story of the horrific massacre of his family and his subsequent years of despair, followed by a spiritual renewal that showed him a way to rebuild his family and reclaim his life. On the morning of August 31, 1984, in the South Central section of Los Angeles, three armed men broke into a house, brutally murdering two women and two young boys. The victims were Ebora Alexander, Dietra Alexander, Damani Garner, and Damon Bonner—the mother, sister, and nephews of retired All-Pro cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers Kermit Alexander. In his own words, Kermit Alexander finally shares the full story of what happened to his loved ones and the aftermath of that tragic day. He recounts the hours leading up to the massacre, and how afterward he lost himself in the LA underworld, pleading, bribing, and threatening in a search for answers. He describes his journey through the “wilderness” of despair—the years of isolation living out of his car, broke, depressed, and sick. We also learn about his coming-of-age in 1950s LA, the following decade he spent in the NFL, the events leading up to that fateful August day, and finally the shocking truth behind the murders. Kermit opens up about his darkest hours, but also what it took to turn his life around, rebuild his family, and ultimately find peace. Ominous and intense, powerful and uplifting, tragic and triumphant, The Valley of the Shadow of Death is more than a rendering of one man’s adversity; it’s testament to the value of family and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-education-of-a-coach-by-david-halberstam--65129024https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244671 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Education of a Coach Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Tom Stechshulte Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: September 15, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.18 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam's bestseller takes you inside the football genius of Bill Belichick for an insightful profile in leadership. Bill Belichick's thirty-one years in the NFL have been marked by amazing success--most recently with the New England Patriots. In this groundbreaking book, David Halberstam explores the nuances of both the game and the man behind it. He uncovers what makes Bill Belichick tick both on and off the field.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244671Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244671 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Education of a Coach Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Tom Stechshulte Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/244671 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Education of a Coach Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Tom Stechshulte Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: September 15, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.18 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam's bestseller takes you inside the football genius of Bill Belichick for an insightful profile in leadership. Bill Belichick's thirty-one years in the NFL have been marked by amazing success--most recently with the New England Patriots. In this groundbreaking book, David Halberstam explores the nuances of both the game and the man behind it. He uncovers what makes Bill Belichick tick both on and off the field.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woodlawn-by-todd-gerelds--65129019https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/243299 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Woodlawn Author: Todd Gerelds Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 15, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.18 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture starring Jon Voight, Nic Bishop, and C. Thomas Howell. This riveting true story of courage, strength, and football at the height of racial tension in Birmingham, Alabama tells the story of Coach Tandy Gerelds, his running back Tony Nathan, and a high school football game that healed a city. In the midst of violent, impassioned racial tensions in Birmingham, Alabama, new football coach, Tandy Gerelds, was struggling to create a winning football team at Woodlawn High School—one of the last schools in Birmingham to integrate. The team he was handed did not have the caliber of players he needed to win—until he saw Tony Nathan run. But Tony was African American and Coach Gerelds knew that putting him in as running back would be like drawing a target on his own back and the back of his soon-to-be star player. But Coach Gerelds saw something in Tony, and he knew that his decision to let him play was about more than football. It was about doing what was right for the school—and the city. And soon, the only place in the city where blacks and whites got along was on Coach Gerelds’s football team. With the help of a new school chaplain, Tony learned to look beyond himself and realized that there was more at stake than winning a game. In 1974, Coach Gerelds’s interracial team made Alabama history drawing 42,000 fans into the stadium to watch them play. It was this game that triggered the unity and support of the Woodlawn High School Colonels and that finally allowed a city to heal and taught its citizens how to love.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/243299Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/243299 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Woodlawn Author: Todd Gerelds Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 15, 2015...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/243299 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Woodlawn Author: Todd Gerelds Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 15, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.18 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture starring Jon Voight, Nic Bishop, and C. Thomas Howell. This riveting true story of courage, strength, and football at the height of racial tension in Birmingham, Alabama tells the story of Coach Tandy Gerelds, his running back Tony Nathan, and a high school football game that healed a city. In the midst of violent, impassioned racial tensions in Birmingham, Alabama, new football coach, Tandy Gerelds, was struggling to create a winning football team at Woodlawn High School—one of the last schools in Birmingham to integrate. The team he was handed did not have the caliber of players he needed to win—until he saw Tony Nathan run. But Tony was African American and Coach Gerelds knew that putting him in as running back would be like drawing a target on his own back and the back of his soon-to-be star player. But Coach Gerelds saw something in Tony, and he knew that his decision to let him play was about more than football. It was about doing what was right for the school—and the city. And soon, the only place in the city where blacks and whites got along was on Coach Gerelds’s football team. With the help of a new school chaplain, Tony learned to look beyond himself and realized that there was more at stake than winning a game. In 1974, Coach Gerelds’s interracial team made Alabama history drawing 42,000 fans into the stadium to watch them play. It was this game that triggered the unity and support of the Woodlawn High School Colonels and that finally allowed a city to heal and taught its citizens how to love.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-girl-a-life-spent-running-from-madness-by-sarah-tomlinson-suzy-favor-hamilton--65129054https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242547 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness Author: Sarah Tomlinson, Suzy Favor Hamilton Narrator: Suzy Favor Hamilton, Nan McNamara Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 3 minutes Release date: September 14, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.16 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.8 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The former middle distance Olympic runner and high-end escort speaks out for the first time about her battle with mental illness, and how mania controlled and compelled her in competition, but also in life. This is a heartbreakingly honest yet hopeful memoir reminiscent of Manic, Electroboy, and An Unquiet Mind. During the 1990s, three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton was the darling of American track and field. An outstanding runner, a major sports apparel spokesperson, and a happily married wife, she was the model for an active, healthy, and wholesome life. But her perfect facade masked a dark truth: manic depression and bipolar disorder that drove her obsession to perform and win. For years after leaving the track, Suzy wrestled with her condition, as well as the loss of a close friend, conflicted feelings about motherhood and her marriage, and lingering shame about her athletic career. After a misdiagnosis and a recommendation for medication that only exacerbated her mania and made her hypersexual, Suzy embarked on a new path, and assumed a new identity. Fueled by a newfound confidence, a feeling of strength and independence and a desire she couldn’t tamp down, she became a high-priced escort in Las Vegas, working as “Kelly.” But Suzy could not keep her double life a secret forever. When it was eventually exposed, it sent her into a reckless suicidal period where the only option seemed out. Finally, with the help of her devoted husband, Suzy finally got the proper medical help she needed. In this startling frank memoir, she recounts the journey to outrun her demons, revealing how a woman used to physically controlling her body learned to come to terms with her unstable mind. It is the story of a how a supreme competitor scored her most important victory of all—reclaiming her life from the ravages of an untreated mental illness. Today, thanks to diagnosis, therapy, Kelly has stepped into the shadows, but Suzy is building a better life, one day at a time. Sharing her story, Suzy is determined to raise awareness, provide understanding, and offer inspiration to others coping with their own challenges.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242547Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242547 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness Author: Sarah Tomlinson, Suzy Favor Hamilton Narrator: Suzy Favor Hamilton, Nan McNamara Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242547 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness Author: Sarah Tomlinson, Suzy Favor Hamilton Narrator: Suzy Favor Hamilton, Nan McNamara Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 3 minutes Release date: September 14, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.16 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.8 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The former middle distance Olympic runner and high-end escort speaks out for the first time about her battle with mental illness, and how mania controlled and compelled her in competition, but also in life. This is a heartbreakingly honest yet hopeful memoir reminiscent of Manic, Electroboy, and An Unquiet Mind. During the 1990s, three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton was the darling of American track and field. An outstanding runner, a major sports apparel spokesperson, and a happily married wife, she was the model for an active, healthy, and wholesome life. But her perfect facade masked a dark truth: manic depression and bipolar disorder that drove her obsession to perform and win. For years after leaving the track, Suzy wrestled with her condition, as well as the loss of a close friend, conflicted feelings about motherhood and her marriage, and lingering shame about her athletic career. After a misdiagnosis and a recommendation for medication that only exacerbated her mania and made her hypersexual, Suzy embarked on a new path, and assumed a new identity. Fueled by a newfound confidence, a feeling of strength and independence and a desire she couldn’t tamp down, she became a high-priced escort in Las Vegas, working as “Kelly.” But Suzy could not keep her double life a secret forever. When it was eventually exposed, it sent her into a reckless suicidal period where the only option seemed out. Finally, with the help of her devoted husband, Suzy finally got the proper medical help she needed. In this startling frank memoir, she recounts the journey to outrun her demons, revealing how a woman used to physically controlling her body learned to come to terms with her unstable mind. It is the story of a how a supreme competitor scored her most important victory of all—reclaiming her life from the ravages of an untreated mental illness. Today, thanks to diagnosis, therapy, Kelly has stepped into the shadows, but Suzy is building a better life, one day at a time. Sharing her story, Suzy is determined to raise awareness, provide understanding, and offer inspiration to others coping with their own challenges.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strong-boy-the-life-and-times-of-john-l-sullivan-america-s-first-sports-hero-by-christopher-klein--65129053https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236870 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Strong Boy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America’s First Sports Hero Author: Christopher Klein Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 56 minutes Release date: July 7, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world.' So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sports for more than a decade and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, a big mouth, and even bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry. The larger-than-life boxer embodied the American dream for late nineteenth-century immigrants as he rose from Boston's Irish working class to become the most recognizable man in the nation. In the process, the 'Boston Strong Boy' transformed boxing from outlawed bare-knuckle fighting into the gloved spectacle we know today. Strong Boy tells the story of America's first sports superstar, a self-made man who personified the power and excesses of the Gilded Age. Everywhere John L. Sullivan went, his fists backed up his bravado. Sullivan's epic brawls, such as his seventy-five-round bout against Jake Kilrain, and his cross-country barnstorming tour in which he literally challenged all of America to a fight are recounted in vivid detail, as are his battles outside the ring with a troubled marriage, wild weight and fitness fluctuations, and raging alcoholism. Strong Boy gives readers ringside seats to the colorful tale of one of the country's first Irish American heroes and the birth of the American sports media and the country's celebrity obsession with athletes.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236870Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236870 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Strong Boy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America’s First Sports Hero Author: Christopher Klein Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236870 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Strong Boy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America’s First Sports Hero Author: Christopher Klein Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 56 minutes Release date: July 7, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world.' So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sports for more than a decade and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, a big mouth, and even bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry. The larger-than-life boxer embodied the American dream for late nineteenth-century immigrants as he rose from Boston's Irish working class to become the most recognizable man in the nation. In the process, the 'Boston Strong Boy' transformed boxing from outlawed bare-knuckle fighting into the gloved spectacle we know today. Strong Boy tells the story of America's first sports superstar, a self-made man who personified the power and excesses of the Gilded Age. Everywhere John L. Sullivan went, his fists backed up his bravado. Sullivan's epic brawls, such as his seventy-five-round bout against Jake Kilrain, and his cross-country barnstorming tour in which he literally challenged all of America to a fight are recounted in vivid detail, as are his battles outside the ring with a troubled marriage, wild weight and fitness fluctuations, and raging alcoholism. Strong Boy gives readers ringside seats to the colorful tale of one of the country's first Irish American heroes and the birth of the American sports media and the country's celebrity obsession with athletes.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speed-kings-by-andy-bull--65129084https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237126 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Speed Kings Author: Andy Bull Narrator: Eric Meyers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 15 minutes Release date: June 25, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the 1930s, as the world hurtled towards terrible global conflict, speed was all the rage. It was described by Aldous Huxley as 'the one genuinely modern pleasure', and one of the fastest and most thrilling ways to attain it was through the new sport of bobsledding. Exotic, exciting and above all dangerous, it was by far the most popular event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. It required an abundance of skill and bravery. And the four men who triumphed at those Games lived the most extraordinary lives. Billy Fiske was an infamous daredevil, blessed with a natural talent for driving. He would later become the first American airman to die in the war - flying for the RAF. Clifford Gray was a notorious playboy and a player on both Broadway and Hollywood. Or was he? His identity was a mystery for decades. Jay O'Brien was a gambler and a rogue who, according to one ex-wife, forced women to marry him at gunpoint. And Eddie Eagan, a heavyweight boxer and brilliant lawyer, remains the only man to win gold at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. This is their story, of loose living, risk-taking and hell-raising in an age of decadence, and of their race against the odds to become the fastest men on ice. We will never see their like again. Especially after the world did descend into that second, terrible global conflict. Audiobook recorded from the US version of text.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237126Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237126 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Speed Kings Author: Andy Bull Narrator: Eric Meyers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 15 minutes Release date: June 25, 2015 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237126 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Speed Kings Author: Andy Bull Narrator: Eric Meyers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 15 minutes Release date: June 25, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the 1930s, as the world hurtled towards terrible global conflict, speed was all the rage. It was described by Aldous Huxley as 'the one genuinely modern pleasure', and one of the fastest and most thrilling ways to attain it was through the new sport of bobsledding. Exotic, exciting and above all dangerous, it was by far the most popular event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. It required an abundance of skill and bravery. And the four men who triumphed at those Games lived the most extraordinary lives. Billy Fiske was an infamous daredevil, blessed with a natural talent for driving. He would later become the first American airman to die in the war - flying for the RAF. Clifford Gray was a notorious playboy and a player on both Broadway and Hollywood. Or was he? His identity was a mystery for decades. Jay O'Brien was a gambler and a rogue who, according to one ex-wife, forced women to marry him at gunpoint. And Eddie Eagan, a heavyweight boxer and brilliant lawyer, remains the only man to win gold at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. This is their story, of loose living, risk-taking and hell-raising in an age of decadence, and of their race against the odds to become the fastest men on ice. We will never see their like again. Especially after the world did descend into that second, terrible global conflict. Audiobook recorded from the US version of text.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-again-by-isaiah-austin--65129085https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236147 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dream Again Author: Isaiah Austin Narrator: Caz Harleaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 23, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inspiring story of Isaiah Austin, the man who captured our hearts when he was made the honorary NBA draft pick after a shocking diagnosis ended his professional basketball career before he could even step onto the court. “There are two choices in life: you make it your excuse or you make it your story.” Isaiah Austin’s mother shared these words of wisdom with him as a child as he came to terms with a torn retina taking away the ability to see with his right eye. Faced with adversity at a young age, Isaiah had to choose—let his disability define him or overcome the challenge and shine. Overcoming that challenge is exactly what Isaiah did as he made a name for himself on Baylor University’s NCAA Division 1 basketball team. Everyone expected Isaiah to have a successful career in the NBA after college, but on June 21, 2014—just five days before the NBA draft—Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, putting him at risk of rupturing his heart if he continued to play basketball. In seconds, Austin’s hopes for a career in the NBA became impossible. After hearing about Isaiah’s diagnosis, NBA commissioner Adam Silver invited Austin to attend the 2014 draft as his personal guest. The League recognized Isaiah’s courage, resilience, and determination in a bittersweet moment when he was made an Honorary Draft Pick. Rather than letting another challenge destroy his faith, Austin has once again strived to overcome adversity by becoming a spokesperson for The Marfan Foundation, raising awareness and understanding for the disease. He has also founded his own non-profit organization, The Isaiah Austin Foundation, to provide support and research for Marfan syndrome and those affected by it. Despite the many heartbreaking challenges he has faced, Isaiah’s story is inspirational and full of hope as he encourages everyone to tower in the face of adversity and keep living out their dreams, no matter what life throws their way. The book includes a foreword from Robert Griffin III—the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236147Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236147 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dream Again Author: Isaiah Austin Narrator: Caz Harleaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 23, 2015 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236147 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dream Again Author: Isaiah Austin Narrator: Caz Harleaux Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 23, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inspiring story of Isaiah Austin, the man who captured our hearts when he was made the honorary NBA draft pick after a shocking diagnosis ended his professional basketball career before he could even step onto the court. “There are two choices in life: you make it your excuse or you make it your story.” Isaiah Austin’s mother shared these words of wisdom with him as a child as he came to terms with a torn retina taking away the ability to see with his right eye. Faced with adversity at a young age, Isaiah had to choose—let his disability define him or overcome the challenge and shine. Overcoming that challenge is exactly what Isaiah did as he made a name for himself on Baylor University’s NCAA Division 1 basketball team. Everyone expected Isaiah to have a successful career in the NBA after college, but on June 21, 2014—just five days before the NBA draft—Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, putting him at risk of rupturing his heart if he continued to play basketball. In seconds, Austin’s hopes for a career in the NBA became impossible. After hearing about Isaiah’s diagnosis, NBA commissioner Adam Silver invited Austin to attend the 2014 draft as his personal guest. The League recognized Isaiah’s courage, resilience, and determination in a bittersweet moment when he was made an Honorary Draft Pick. Rather than letting another challenge destroy his faith, Austin has once again strived to overcome adversity by becoming a spokesperson for The Marfan Foundation, raising awareness and understanding for the disease. He has also founded his own non-profit organization, The Isaiah Austin Foundation, to provide support and research for Marfan syndrome and those affected by it. Despite the many heartbreaking challenges he has faced, Isaiah’s story is inspirational and full of hope as he encourages everyone to tower in the face of adversity and keep living out their dreams, no matter what life throws their way. The book includes a foreword from Robert Griffin III—the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-out-to-play-by-robbie-rogers-eric-marcus--65129061https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Out to Play Author: Robbie Rogers, Eric Marcus Narrator: Robbie Rogers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 1 minute Release date: June 16, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A history making memoir of the first openly gay professional athlete in North America, now the producer of Fellow Travelers and My Policeman “Rogers made history.” —Sports Illustrated Robbie Rogers knows better than most that keeping secrets can crush you. But for much of his life Robbie lived in paralyzing fear that sharing his big secret would cost him the love of his family and his career as a professional soccer player. So he never told anyone what was destroying his soul, both on and off the field. While the world around Robbie was changing with breathtaking speed, he knew that for a gay man playing a professional team sport it might as well be 1958. He could be a professional soccer player.  Or he could be an out gay man. He couldn’t do both.  Then at the age of twenty-five and after nearly stepping away from a brilliant career—one that included an NCAA Championship, winning the MLS Cup, and competing in the Olympics—he chose to tell the truth. But instead of facing the rejection he feared, he was embraced—by his family, by his teammates, and his fans.  In Coming Out to Play, Robbie takes readers on his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy, who has embraced his new identity as a role model and champion for those still struggling with the secrets that keep them from living their dreams.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234843Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Out to Play Author: Robbie Rogers, Eric Marcus Narrator: Robbie Rogers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 1 minute Release date: June...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Out to Play Author: Robbie Rogers, Eric Marcus Narrator: Robbie Rogers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 1 minute Release date: June 16, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A history making memoir of the first openly gay professional athlete in North America, now the producer of Fellow Travelers and My Policeman “Rogers made history.” —Sports Illustrated Robbie Rogers knows better than most that keeping secrets can crush you. But for much of his life Robbie lived in paralyzing fear that sharing his big secret would cost him the love of his family and his career as a professional soccer player. So he never told anyone what was destroying his soul, both on and off the field. While the world around Robbie was changing with breathtaking speed, he knew that for a gay man playing a professional team sport it might as well be 1958. He could be a professional soccer player.  Or he could be an out gay man. He couldn’t do both.  Then at the age of twenty-five and after nearly stepping away from a brilliant career—one that included an NCAA Championship, winning the MLS Cup, and competing in the Olympics—he chose to tell the truth. But instead of facing the rejection he feared, he was embraced—by his family, by his teammates, and his fans.  In Coming Out to Play, Robbie takes readers on his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy, who has embraced his new identity as a role model and champion for those still struggling with the secrets that keep them from living their dreams.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wrestling-life-the-inspiring-stories-of-dan-gable-by-scott-schulte-dan-gable--65129073https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236125 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable Author: Scott Schulte, Dan Gable Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 19 minutes Release date: June 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat. A celebration of determination, teamwork, and the persevering human spirit, A Wrestling Life captures Gable's methods and philosophies for reaching individual greatness as well as the incredible amount of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from working as part of a team.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236125Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236125 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable Author: Scott Schulte, Dan Gable Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236125 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable Author: Scott Schulte, Dan Gable Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 19 minutes Release date: June 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat. A celebration of determination, teamwork, and the persevering human spirit, A Wrestling Life captures Gable's methods and philosophies for reaching individual greatness as well as the incredible amount of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from working as part of a team.]]>905cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-of-golf-the-story-of-tom-watson-and-jack-nicklaus-by-joe-posnanski--65129052https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234538 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret of Golf: The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: June 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From “one of the best sportswriters in America” (The Washington Times)—the New York Times bestselling story of the friendship and rivalry between golf legends Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, whose sparring matches defined the sport for more than a decade. The first time they met, at an exhibition match in 1967, Tom Watson was a seventeen-year-old high school student and Jack Nicklaus, at twenty-seven, was already the greatest golfer in the world. Though they shared some similarities—they were both Midwestern boys who had learned how to play golf at their fathers’ country clubs—they differed in many ways. Nicklaus played a game of consummate control and precision. Watson hit the ball all over the place. Nicklaus lacked charm and theatrics, and he was thoroughly despised by most golf fans because he had displaced Arnold Palmer as king of the golf world. Watson was one of those Arnold Palmer fans. Yet over the next twenty years their seemingly divergent paths collided as they battled against each other again and again for a place at the top of the sport and drove each other to ever-soaring heights of accomplishment. Spanning from that first match through the “Duel in the Sun” at Turnberry in 1977 to Watson’s miraculous near-victory at Turnberry as he approached sixty, and informed by interviews with both players over many years, The Secret of Golf is Joe Posnanski’s intimate account of the most remarkable rivalry and (eventual) friendship in modern golf.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234538Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234538 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret of Golf: The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234538 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret of Golf: The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: June 9, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From “one of the best sportswriters in America” (The Washington Times)—the New York Times bestselling story of the friendship and rivalry between golf legends Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, whose sparring matches defined the sport for more than a decade. The first time they met, at an exhibition match in 1967, Tom Watson was a seventeen-year-old high school student and Jack Nicklaus, at twenty-seven, was already the greatest golfer in the world. Though they shared some similarities—they were both Midwestern boys who had learned how to play golf at their fathers’ country clubs—they differed in many ways. Nicklaus played a game of consummate control and precision. Watson hit the ball all over the place. Nicklaus lacked charm and theatrics, and he was thoroughly despised by most golf fans because he had displaced Arnold Palmer as king of the golf world. Watson was one of those Arnold Palmer fans. Yet over the next twenty years their seemingly divergent paths collided as they battled against each other again and again for a place at the top of the sport and drove each other to ever-soaring heights of accomplishment. Spanning from that first match through the “Duel in the Sun” at Turnberry in 1977 to Watson’s miraculous near-victory at Turnberry as he approached sixty, and informed by interviews with both players over many years, The Secret of Golf is Joe Posnanski’s intimate account of the most remarkable rivalry and (eventual) friendship in modern golf.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-what-it-takes-to-win-by-david-thomas-rich-froning--65129110https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234478 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First: What It Takes to Win Author: David Thomas, Rich Froning Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 18 minutes Release date: June 2, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 5 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Reigning CrossFit World Champion Rich Froning is 'The Fittest Man on Earth.' He's fast, he's strong, and he's incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion. In First, listeners follow Rich as he trains for and competes in back-to-back CrossFit World Championships. Along the way, Rich shares invaluable training tips, motivational techniques, and spiritual insights that, in keeping with the CrossFit philosophy, will prepare you to respond to any real-life physical, mental, or spiritual challenge.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234478Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234478 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First: What It Takes to Win Author: David Thomas, Rich Froning Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 18 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234478 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First: What It Takes to Win Author: David Thomas, Rich Froning Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 18 minutes Release date: June 2, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 5 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Reigning CrossFit World Champion Rich Froning is 'The Fittest Man on Earth.' He's fast, he's strong, and he's incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion. In First, listeners follow Rich as he trains for and competes in back-to-back CrossFit World Championships. Along the way, Rich shares invaluable training tips, motivational techniques, and spiritual insights that, in keeping with the CrossFit philosophy, will prepare you to respond to any real-life physical, mental, or spiritual challenge.]]>1805cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guy-martin-my-autobiography-by-guy-martin--65129047https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237132 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: My Autobiography Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: May 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 4.38 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller ‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, and I was pushing hard. Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man’s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like 170mph, leant right over, eyes fixed as far down the road as I can see. But this time something happened. This time the front end tucked …’ Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic and TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger. In this book we’ll get inside his head as he stares death in the face, and risks his life in search of the next high. We’ll discover what it feels like to survive a 170mph fireball at the TT in 2010, and come back to do it all again. He’ll sweep us up in a gritty sort of glory as he slogs it out for a place on the podium, but we’ll also see him struggle with the flipside of fame. We’ll meet his friends and foes, his family, his teammates and bosses and we’ll discover what motivates him, and where his strengths and weaknesses lie. For the first time, here is the full story in Guy’s own words. From the boy who learned to prep bikes with his dad, to the spirited team mechanic, paying his way by collecting beer glasses in pubs, to the young racer at the start of his first race and the buzz he’s been chasing ever since. This thrilling autobiography is an intense and dramatic ride.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237132Thu, 21 May 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237132 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: My Autobiography Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: May 21,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237132 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Guy Martin: My Autobiography Author: Guy Martin Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: May 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 4.38 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller ‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, and I was pushing hard. Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man’s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like 170mph, leant right over, eyes fixed as far down the road as I can see. But this time something happened. This time the front end tucked …’ Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic and TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger. In this book we’ll get inside his head as he stares death in the face, and risks his life in search of the next high. We’ll discover what it feels like to survive a 170mph fireball at the TT in 2010, and come back to do it all again. He’ll sweep us up in a gritty sort of glory as he slogs it out for a place on the podium, but we’ll also see him struggle with the flipside of fame. We’ll meet his friends and foes, his family, his teammates and bosses and we’ll discover what motivates him, and where his strengths and weaknesses lie. For the first time, here is the full story in Guy’s own words. From the boy who learned to prep bikes with his dad, to the spirited team mechanic, paying his way by collecting beer glasses in pubs, to the young racer at the start of his first race and the buzz he’s been chasing ever since. This thrilling autobiography is an intense and dramatic ride.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journey-home-my-life-in-pinstripes-by-gary-brozek-jorge-posada--65129035https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/232022 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Journey Home: My Life in Pinstripes Author: Gary Brozek, Jorge Posada Narrator: Lorenzo Irizarry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: May 12, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The legendary New York Yankee catcher tells the incredible story of his personal journey, offering an unexpected, behind-the-plate view of his career, his past, and the father-son bond that fueled his love of the game. For seventeen seasons, the name Jorge Posada was synonymous with New York Yankees baseball. A fixture behind home plate throughout the Yankees biggest successes, Jorge became the Yankees' star catcher almost immediately upon his arrival, and in the years that followed, his accomplishments, work ethic, and leadership established him as one of the greatest Yankees ever to put on the uniform. Now, in this long-awaited memoir, Jorge Posada details his journey to home plate, sharing a remarkable, generational account of his journey from the ball fields of Puerto Rico to the House that Ruth built. Offering a view from behind the mask unlike any other, Jorge discusses the key moments and plays that shaped teams and forged a legacy that came to define Yankee baseball for a generation. With pitch-by-pitch recall, Jorge looks back across the years, explaining how—as part of the Core Four alongside Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera—he helped to reestablish the Yankees as a dynasty and win five World Series. Going beyond his all-star career, Jorge also shares his life in full for the first time, examining how his remarkable journey to the big leagues began in the most unexpected of ways. Digging into his cultural roots in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, Jorge illuminates three generations of cherished father-son relationships that have made him the man he is today. At the center is the deep bond he shares with his father and namesake, Jorge Sr, who escaped Cuba and would eventually mold his son to be a ball player, honing his talent and instilling in him the drive necessary to fulfill his childhood dream of playing in the Bronx. Complete with sixteen pages of color photographs, this touching and earnest memoir is a testament to hard work and a celebration of the generational gift of baseball between fathers and sons.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/232022Tue, 12 May 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/232022 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Journey Home: My Life in Pinstripes Author: Gary Brozek, Jorge Posada Narrator: Lorenzo Irizarry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/232022 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Journey Home: My Life in Pinstripes Author: Gary Brozek, Jorge Posada Narrator: Lorenzo Irizarry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: May 12, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The legendary New York Yankee catcher tells the incredible story of his personal journey, offering an unexpected, behind-the-plate view of his career, his past, and the father-son bond that fueled his love of the game. For seventeen seasons, the name Jorge Posada was synonymous with New York Yankees baseball. A fixture behind home plate throughout the Yankees biggest successes, Jorge became the Yankees' star catcher almost immediately upon his arrival, and in the years that followed, his accomplishments, work ethic, and leadership established him as one of the greatest Yankees ever to put on the uniform. Now, in this long-awaited memoir, Jorge Posada details his journey to home plate, sharing a remarkable, generational account of his journey from the ball fields of Puerto Rico to the House that Ruth built. Offering a view from behind the mask unlike any other, Jorge discusses the key moments and plays that shaped teams and forged a legacy that came to define Yankee baseball for a generation. With pitch-by-pitch recall, Jorge looks back across the years, explaining how—as part of the Core Four alongside Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera—he helped to reestablish the Yankees as a dynasty and win five World Series. Going beyond his all-star career, Jorge also shares his life in full for the first time, examining how his remarkable journey to the big leagues began in the most unexpected of ways. Digging into his cultural roots in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, Jorge illuminates three generations of cherished father-son relationships that have made him the man he is today. At the center is the deep bond he shares with his father and namesake, Jorge Sr, who escaped Cuba and would eventually mold his son to be a ball player, honing his talent and instilling in him the drive necessary to fulfill his childhood dream of playing in the Bronx. Complete with sixteen pages of color photographs, this touching and earnest memoir is a testament to hard work and a celebration of the generational gift of baseball between fathers and sons.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fever-pitch-by-nick-hornby--65129058https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236264 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fever Pitch Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 7, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Fever Pitch, by Nick Hornby read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. As a young boy, growing up in the Home Counties and watching his parents' marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal's football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he'd ever have: joy, humiliation, heartbreak, frustration and hope. In this now-classic book, he vividly depicts his troubled relationship with his father, his time as a teacher, and his first loves (after football), all through the prism of the game, as he insightfully and brilliantly explores obsession, and the way it can shape a life.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236264Thu, 07 May 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236264 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fever Pitch Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 7, 2015 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236264 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fever Pitch Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 7, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Fever Pitch, by Nick Hornby read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. As a young boy, growing up in the Home Counties and watching his parents' marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal's football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he'd ever have: joy, humiliation, heartbreak, frustration and hope. In this now-classic book, he vividly depicts his troubled relationship with his father, his time as a teacher, and his first loves (after football), all through the prism of the game, as he insightfully and brilliantly explores obsession, and the way it can shape a life.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racing-to-win-establish-your-game-plan-for-success-by-joe-gibbs--65129082https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237540 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Racing to Win: Establish Your Game Plan for Success Author: Joe Gibbs Narrator: Joe Gibbs Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 36 minutes Release date: May 1, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Joe Gibbs is the only coach in history who has won prestigious championships in two world-class sports: NFL's Super Bowl and NASCAR's Winston Cup. A proven winner in motivating himself and others to succeed, the former Washington Redskins coach and current NASCAR team owner reveals the keys to success in Racing to Win. Through fascinating inside stories about stock car racing and football, Gibbs candidly admits his own mistakes and shares the life lessons he's learned. Football and racing fans, as well as anyone interested in balancing work and family responsibilities, will find Racing to Win both a page-turner and a valuable resource filled with practical truths.Victory Is Within Your Reach]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237540Fri, 01 May 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237540 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Racing to Win: Establish Your Game Plan for Success Author: Joe Gibbs Narrator: Joe Gibbs Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 36 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237540 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Racing to Win: Establish Your Game Plan for Success Author: Joe Gibbs Narrator: Joe Gibbs Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 36 minutes Release date: May 1, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Joe Gibbs is the only coach in history who has won prestigious championships in two world-class sports: NFL's Super Bowl and NASCAR's Winston Cup. A proven winner in motivating himself and others to succeed, the former Washington Redskins coach and current NASCAR team owner reveals the keys to success in Racing to Win. Through fascinating inside stories about stock car racing and football, Gibbs candidly admits his own mistakes and shares the life lessons he's learned. Football and racing fans, as well as anyone interested in balancing work and family responsibilities, will find Racing to Win both a page-turner and a valuable resource filled with practical truths.Victory Is Within Your Reach]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-about-perfect-competing-for-my-country-and-fighting-for-my-life-by-shannon-miller--65129086https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231998 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It’s Not about Perfect: Competing for My Country and Fighting for My Life Author: Shannon Miller Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: April 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'When the odds were against me, I was always at my best.' When she retired at age nineteen, Shannon Miller did so as one of the most recognizable gymnasts in the country. The winner of seven Olympic medals and the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in US history, Shannon tells a story of surviving and thriving. A shy, rambunctious girl raised in Oklahoma, Shannon fell in love with gymnastics at a young age and fought her way to the top. In 1992 she won five Olympic medals after breaking her elbow in a training accident just months prior to the Games. Then, in 1996, a doctor advised her to retire immediately or face dire consequences if she chose to compete on her injured wrist. Undeterred, Shannon endured the pain and led her team, the 'Magnificent Seven,' to the first Olympic team gold medal for the United States in gymnastics. She followed up as the first American to win gold on the balance beam. Equally intense, heroic, and gratifying is the story of her brutal but successful battle with ovarian cancer, a disease from which fewer than fifty percent survive. Relying on her faith and hard-learned perseverance, Shannon battled through surgery and major chemotherapy to emerge on the other side with a miracle baby girl. Her story of trial, triumph, and life after cancer reminds us all that it's life's bumps and bruises that reveal our character. From early on in her career, Shannon knew that life wasn't about perfection. In this incredible and inspirational tale, Shannon speaks out so as to be seen and heard by thousands as a beacon of hope.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231998Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231998 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It’s Not about Perfect: Competing for My Country and Fighting for My Life Author: Shannon Miller Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231998 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It’s Not about Perfect: Competing for My Country and Fighting for My Life Author: Shannon Miller Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: April 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'When the odds were against me, I was always at my best.' When she retired at age nineteen, Shannon Miller did so as one of the most recognizable gymnasts in the country. The winner of seven Olympic medals and the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in US history, Shannon tells a story of surviving and thriving. A shy, rambunctious girl raised in Oklahoma, Shannon fell in love with gymnastics at a young age and fought her way to the top. In 1992 she won five Olympic medals after breaking her elbow in a training accident just months prior to the Games. Then, in 1996, a doctor advised her to retire immediately or face dire consequences if she chose to compete on her injured wrist. Undeterred, Shannon endured the pain and led her team, the 'Magnificent Seven,' to the first Olympic team gold medal for the United States in gymnastics. She followed up as the first American to win gold on the balance beam. Equally intense, heroic, and gratifying is the story of her brutal but successful battle with ovarian cancer, a disease from which fewer than fifty percent survive. Relying on her faith and hard-learned perseverance, Shannon battled through surgery and major chemotherapy to emerge on the other side with a miracle baby girl. Her story of trial, triumph, and life after cancer reminds us all that it's life's bumps and bruises that reveal our character. From early on in her career, Shannon knew that life wasn't about perfection. In this incredible and inspirational tale, Shannon speaks out so as to be seen and heard by thousands as a beacon of hope.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-home-the-ed-lucas-story-a-blind-broadcaster-s-story-of-overcoming-life-s-greatest-obstacles-by-ed-lucas-christopher-lucas--65129021https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231339 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story: A Blind Broadcaster's Story of Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacles Author: Ed Lucas, Christopher Lucas Narrator: Christopher Lucas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture, Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is the incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams. In 1951, when he was only twelve years old, Ed Lucas was hit between the eyes by a baseball during a sandlot game in Jersey City. He lost his sight forever. To cheer him up, his mother wrote letters to baseball superstars of the day, explaining her son’s condition. Soon Ed was invited into their clubhouses and dugouts, as the players and coaches personally made him feel at home. Despite the warm reception he got from his heroes, Ed was told repeatedly by others that he would never be able to accomplish anything worthwhile because of his limitations. But Hall-of-Famer Phil Rizzuto became Ed’s mentor and encouraged him to pursue his passion—broadcasting. Ed then overcame hundreds of barriers, big and small, to become a pioneer—the first blind person covering baseball on a regular basis, a career he has successfully continued for six decades. Ed may have lost his sight, but he never lost his faith, which got him through many pitfalls and dark days. When Ed’s two sons were very young, his wife walked out and left him to raise them all by himself, which he did. Six years later, Ed’s ex-wife returned and sued him for full custody, saying that a blind man shouldn’t have her kids. The judge agreed, tearing Ed's sons away from their father's loving home. Ed fought the heartbreaking decision with appeals all the way up to the highest level of the court system. Eventually, he prevailed, marking the very first time in US history that a disabled person was awarded custody over a non-disabled spouse. Even in his later years, Ed is still enjoying a remarkably blessed life. In 2006, he married his second wife, Allison, at home plate in old Yankee Stadium, the only time that such a thing ever happened on that iconic spot. Yankee owner George Steinbrenner himself catered the whole affair, which was shown live on national television. Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is truly a magical read and a universally uplifting and inspirational tale for everyone, whether or not you happen to be a sports fan. Over his long and amazing life, Ed has collected hundreds of anecdotes from his personal relationships and encounters with everyone, from kings and presidents to movie stars and sports Hall-of-Famers, many of which he shares in this memoir, using his trademark humorous and engaging style, cowritten with his youngest son, Christopher.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231339Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231339 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story: A Blind Broadcaster's Story of Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacles Author: Ed Lucas, Christopher Lucas Narrator:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231339 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story: A Blind Broadcaster's Story of Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacles Author: Ed Lucas, Christopher Lucas Narrator: Christopher Lucas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 21, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture, Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is the incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams. In 1951, when he was only twelve years old, Ed Lucas was hit between the eyes by a baseball during a sandlot game in Jersey City. He lost his sight forever. To cheer him up, his mother wrote letters to baseball superstars of the day, explaining her son’s condition. Soon Ed was invited into their clubhouses and dugouts, as the players and coaches personally made him feel at home. Despite the warm reception he got from his heroes, Ed was told repeatedly by others that he would never be able to accomplish anything worthwhile because of his limitations. But Hall-of-Famer Phil Rizzuto became Ed’s mentor and encouraged him to pursue his passion—broadcasting. Ed then overcame hundreds of barriers, big and small, to become a pioneer—the first blind person covering baseball on a regular basis, a career he has successfully continued for six decades. Ed may have lost his sight, but he never lost his faith, which got him through many pitfalls and dark days. When Ed’s two sons were very young, his wife walked out and left him to raise them all by himself, which he did. Six years later, Ed’s ex-wife returned and sued him for full custody, saying that a blind man shouldn’t have her kids. The judge agreed, tearing Ed's sons away from their father's loving home. Ed fought the heartbreaking decision with appeals all the way up to the highest level of the court system. Eventually, he prevailed, marking the very first time in US history that a disabled person was awarded custody over a non-disabled spouse. Even in his later years, Ed is still enjoying a remarkably blessed life. In 2006, he married his second wife, Allison, at home plate in old Yankee Stadium, the only time that such a thing ever happened on that iconic spot. Yankee owner George Steinbrenner himself catered the whole affair, which was shown live on national television. Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is truly a magical read and a universally uplifting and inspirational tale for everyone, whether or not you happen to be a sports fan. Over his long and amazing life, Ed has collected hundreds of anecdotes from his personal relationships and encounters with everyone, from kings and presidents to movie stars and sports Hall-of-Famers, many of which he shares in this memoir, using his trademark humorous and engaging style, cowritten with his youngest son, Christopher.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-test-my-autobiography-by-brian-o-driscoll--65129100https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Test: My Autobiography Author: Brian O'driscoll Narrator: Aidan Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 31 minutes Release date: April 2, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Test, the stunning autobiography from rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll, read by Aidan Kelly. Between 1999, when he made his international debut, and his retirement in 2014, there was no greater player in world rugby than Brian O'Driscoll. In 2010 Rugby World magazine named him its world player of the decade - and since then the legend has only grown. Along the way, he was tested - by personal loss, off-the-field pressures and career-threatening injuries. The Testis a book about how he took on those challenges - how a world-class talent developed a world-class work ethic and temperament. As he lost his youthful pace, O'Driscoll's reinvented himself as a player, revealing the remarkable character and drive behind the glittering gifts. In the latter years of his career, he put in a sequence of gladiatorial performances that etched themselves into the minds of every rugby fan every bit as indelibly as the legendary early tries in Paris and Brisbane. Honest, gritty and thoughtful, The Test is not just an essential sports book. It is an essential book about family, friends, hard work, courage and imagination.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230936Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Test: My Autobiography Author: Brian O'driscoll Narrator: Aidan Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 31 minutes Release date: April...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Test: My Autobiography Author: Brian O'driscoll Narrator: Aidan Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 31 minutes Release date: April 2, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Test, the stunning autobiography from rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll, read by Aidan Kelly. Between 1999, when he made his international debut, and his retirement in 2014, there was no greater player in world rugby than Brian O'Driscoll. In 2010 Rugby World magazine named him its world player of the decade - and since then the legend has only grown. Along the way, he was tested - by personal loss, off-the-field pressures and career-threatening injuries. The Testis a book about how he took on those challenges - how a world-class talent developed a world-class work ethic and temperament. As he lost his youthful pace, O'Driscoll's reinvented himself as a player, revealing the remarkable character and drive behind the glittering gifts. In the latter years of his career, he put in a sequence of gladiatorial performances that etched themselves into the minds of every rugby fan every bit as indelibly as the legendary early tries in Paris and Brisbane. Honest, gritty and thoughtful, The Test is not just an essential sports book. It is an essential book about family, friends, hard work, courage and imagination.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-coach-s-life-my-40-years-in-college-basketball-by-john-kilgo-dean-smith-sally-jenkins--65129094https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230731 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College Basketball Author: John Kilgo, Dean Smith, Sally Jenkins Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 24, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith tells the full story of his fabled career, and shares the life lessons taught and learned over forty years of unparalleled success as a coach and mentor. For almost forty years, Dean Smith coached the University of North Carolina men's basketball program with unsurpassed success- on the court and in shaping young men's lives. In his long-awaited memoir, he reflects on the great games, teams, players, strategies, and rivalries that defined his career, and explains the philosophy that guided him. There's a lot more to life than basketball- though some may beg to differ- but there's a lot more to basketball than basketball, and this is a book about basketball filled with wisdom about life. Dean Smith insisted that the fundamentals of good basketball were the fundamentals of character- passion, discipline, focus, selflessness, and responsibility- and he strove to unite his teams in pursuit of those values. To read this book is to understand why Dean Smith changed the lives of the players he coached, from Michael Jordan, who calls him his second father and who never played a single NBA game without wearing a pair of UNC basketball shorts under his uniform, to the last man on the bench of his least talented team. We all wish we had a coach like Dean Smith in our lives, and now we will have that chance.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230731Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230731 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College Basketball Author: John Kilgo, Dean Smith, Sally Jenkins Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230731 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College Basketball Author: John Kilgo, Dean Smith, Sally Jenkins Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 24, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith tells the full story of his fabled career, and shares the life lessons taught and learned over forty years of unparalleled success as a coach and mentor. For almost forty years, Dean Smith coached the University of North Carolina men's basketball program with unsurpassed success- on the court and in shaping young men's lives. In his long-awaited memoir, he reflects on the great games, teams, players, strategies, and rivalries that defined his career, and explains the philosophy that guided him. There's a lot more to life than basketball- though some may beg to differ- but there's a lot more to basketball than basketball, and this is a book about basketball filled with wisdom about life. Dean Smith insisted that the fundamentals of good basketball were the fundamentals of character- passion, discipline, focus, selflessness, and responsibility- and he strove to unite his teams in pursuit of those values. To read this book is to understand why Dean Smith changed the lives of the players he coached, from Michael Jordan, who calls him his second father and who never played a single NBA game without wearing a pair of UNC basketball shorts under his uniform, to the last man on the bench of his least talented team. We all wish we had a coach like Dean Smith in our lives, and now we will have that chance.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-day-i-fight-making-a-difference-kicking-cancer-s-ass-by-larry-platt-stuart-scott--65129117https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Every Day I Fight: Making a Difference, Kicking Cancer's Ass Author: Larry Platt, Stuart Scott Narrator: Adam Lazarre-White, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 4 minutes Release date: March 10, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.7 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer.  You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” – Stuart Scott The fearless, intimate, and inspiring story behind ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s unrelenting fight against cancer. Shortly before he passed away, on January 4, 2015, Stuart Scott completed work on this memoir. It was both a labor of love and a love letter to life itself. Not only did Stuart relate his personal story—his childhood in North Carolina, his supportive family, his athletic escapades, his on-the-job training as a fledgling sportscaster, his being hired and eventual triumphs at ESPN—he shared his intimate struggles to keep his story going. Struck by appendiceal cancer in 2007, Stuart battled this rare disease with an unimaginable tenacity and vigor. Countless surgeries, enervating chemotherapies, endless shuttling from home to hospital to office and back—Stuart continued defying fate, pushing himself through exercises and workout routines that kept him strong. He wanted to be there for his teenage daughters, Sydni and Taelor, not simply as their dad, but as an immutable example of determination and courage. Every Day I Fight is a saga of love, an inspiration to us all.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229945Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Every Day I Fight: Making a Difference, Kicking Cancer's Ass Author: Larry Platt, Stuart Scott Narrator: Adam Lazarre-White, Cassandra Campbell Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229945 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Every Day I Fight: Making a Difference, Kicking Cancer's Ass Author: Larry Platt, Stuart Scott Narrator: Adam Lazarre-White, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 4 minutes Release date: March 10, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.7 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer.  You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” – Stuart Scott The fearless, intimate, and inspiring story behind ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s unrelenting fight against cancer. Shortly before he passed away, on January 4, 2015, Stuart Scott completed work on this memoir. It was both a labor of love and a love letter to life itself. Not only did Stuart relate his personal story—his childhood in North Carolina, his supportive family, his athletic escapades, his on-the-job training as a fledgling sportscaster, his being hired and eventual triumphs at ESPN—he shared his intimate struggles to keep his story going. Struck by appendiceal cancer in 2007, Stuart battled this rare disease with an unimaginable tenacity and vigor. Countless surgeries, enervating chemotherapies, endless shuttling from home to hospital to office and back—Stuart continued defying fate, pushing himself through exercises and workout routines that kept him strong. He wanted to be there for his teenage daughters, Sydni and Taelor, not simply as their dad, but as an immutable example of determination and courage. Every Day I Fight is a saga of love, an inspiration to us all.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-forward-my-presidential-education-by-reggie-love--65129079https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229841 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Forward: My Presidential Education Author: Reggie Love Narrator: Reggie Love Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 29 minutes Release date: February 3, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A Washington Post bestseller, Power Forward is a compelling professional coming-of-age story from the man who spent more time with Barack Obama during his historic first presidential campaign and term than anyone else. Reggie Love is a unique witness to history, whose introduction to Washington was working in Junior Senator Barack Obama’s mailroom. As President Obama’s personal aide during that momentous first term, Love sat yards from the Oval Office and often spent more time with the President than anyone else. In this professional coming-of-age story like no other, Love details the unique and universal lessons learned during his tenure with the President: persistence, responsibility, passion for a cause greater than yourself. In short, maturity. Power Forward tells how Love’s experiences growing up, from being Obama’s “body man” to playing as captain on the beloved Duke basketball team under Coach Kryzewski.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229841Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229841 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Forward: My Presidential Education Author: Reggie Love Narrator: Reggie Love Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 29 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/229841 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Forward: My Presidential Education Author: Reggie Love Narrator: Reggie Love Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 29 minutes Release date: February 3, 2015 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A Washington Post bestseller, Power Forward is a compelling professional coming-of-age story from the man who spent more time with Barack Obama during his historic first presidential campaign and term than anyone else. Reggie Love is a unique witness to history, whose introduction to Washington was working in Junior Senator Barack Obama’s mailroom. As President Obama’s personal aide during that momentous first term, Love sat yards from the Oval Office and often spent more time with the President than anyone else. In this professional coming-of-age story like no other, Love details the unique and universal lessons learned during his tenure with the President: persistence, responsibility, passion for a cause greater than yourself. In short, maturity. Power Forward tells how Love’s experiences growing up, from being Obama’s “body man” to playing as captain on the beloved Duke basketball team under Coach Kryzewski.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-a-soldier-a-dream-and-a-promise-kept-by-daniel-rodriguez--65129043https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept Author: Daniel Rodriguez Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 51 minutes Release date: January 6, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football At five foot eight, 175 pounds, Daniel Rodriguez was an unlikely recruit for the gridiron. But on the battlefield, under the daily rain of sniper fire, he made a promise to his best friend. 'When I get out of this shit hole, I'm going to play college football.' Daniel had joined the Army just weeks after graduating from high school, having recently suffered a devastating loss. At age nineteen he had no idea what war really was; he just wanted to get out of town. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq, and he would later serve in Afghanistan. And he grew up fast—stopped sleeping, started smoking. Killing became second nature. He fought in the infamous Battle of Kamdesh, and for his bravery he was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. But his best friend was not so lucky. Against all odds, Daniel returned home—broken but still alive. Stuck in the clutches of PTSD, Daniel remembered the promise he made to his friend and knew he had to make good on it. He embarked on a grueling training regimen, and when he posted a video of his efforts, it went viral overnight. By some mix of grit, determination, and the power of the Internet, he earned a spot on the Clemson University football team. A powerfully delivered narrative of a young soldier, his unlikely dream, and how he found his way out of darkness, Rise is inspiring, quintessentially American, and will resonate with anyone who has ever fought for what they wanted.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226266Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept Author: Daniel Rodriguez Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 51 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept Author: Daniel Rodriguez Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 51 minutes Release date: January 6, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football At five foot eight, 175 pounds, Daniel Rodriguez was an unlikely recruit for the gridiron. But on the battlefield, under the daily rain of sniper fire, he made a promise to his best friend. 'When I get out of this shit hole, I'm going to play college football.' Daniel had joined the Army just weeks after graduating from high school, having recently suffered a devastating loss. At age nineteen he had no idea what war really was; he just wanted to get out of town. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq, and he would later serve in Afghanistan. And he grew up fast—stopped sleeping, started smoking. Killing became second nature. He fought in the infamous Battle of Kamdesh, and for his bravery he was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. But his best friend was not so lucky. Against all odds, Daniel returned home—broken but still alive. Stuck in the clutches of PTSD, Daniel remembered the promise he made to his friend and knew he had to make good on it. He embarked on a grueling training regimen, and when he posted a video of his efforts, it went viral overnight. By some mix of grit, determination, and the power of the Internet, he earned a spot on the Clemson University football team. A powerfully delivered narrative of a young soldier, his unlikely dream, and how he found his way out of darkness, Rise is inspiring, quintessentially American, and will resonate with anyone who has ever fought for what they wanted.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chase-your-shadow-the-trials-of-oscar-pistorius-by-john-carlin--65129077https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225917 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 54 minutes Release date: December 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first amputee runner in history to compete in the Olympics and was hailed as a hero not only in his native South Africa but around the world. Everything changed for Pistorius in the early morning hours of February 14, 2013—Valentine's Day—when he shot and killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, through a closed bathroom door, allegedly because he mistook her for an intruder intent on doing him harm. He was arrested and charged with premeditated murder, and overnight, the public's view of Pistorius turned on its head. Not since the O. J. Simpson case has a courtroom drama riveted global attention on one man's fate. Acclaimed journalist John Carlin's vivid firsthand account of Pistorius's seven-month murder trial, broadcast worldwide from Johannesburg, details the wrenching emotional breakdowns and merciless interrogation of the accused on and off the stand, the fraught relationship between the Pistorius and Steenkamp families, and the highly controversial verdict of culpable homicide, for which Pistorius received a five-year sentence. But Chase Your Shadow is far more than just a sensational crime story, as Carlin shows through meticulous reporting and extensive access to Pistorius and his family and friends. This courtroom confrontation between a white, privileged, twenty-seven-year-old male athlete on trial for murder and the black female judge who alone would decide his fate—held in a democratic country trying to exorcise its history of racial hatred and endemic violence against women—exposes the complex social and political realities of post-Apartheid South Africa.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225917Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225917 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 54 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225917 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 54 minutes Release date: December 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first amputee runner in history to compete in the Olympics and was hailed as a hero not only in his native South Africa but around the world. Everything changed for Pistorius in the early morning hours of February 14, 2013—Valentine's Day—when he shot and killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, through a closed bathroom door, allegedly because he mistook her for an intruder intent on doing him harm. He was arrested and charged with premeditated murder, and overnight, the public's view of Pistorius turned on its head. Not since the O. J. Simpson case has a courtroom drama riveted global attention on one man's fate. Acclaimed journalist John Carlin's vivid firsthand account of Pistorius's seven-month murder trial, broadcast worldwide from Johannesburg, details the wrenching emotional breakdowns and merciless interrogation of the accused on and off the stand, the fraught relationship between the Pistorius and Steenkamp families, and the highly controversial verdict of culpable homicide, for which Pistorius received a five-year sentence. But Chase Your Shadow is far more than just a sensational crime story, as Carlin shows through meticulous reporting and extensive access to Pistorius and his family and friends. This courtroom confrontation between a white, privileged, twenty-seven-year-old male athlete on trial for murder and the black female judge who alone would decide his fate—held in a democratic country trying to exorcise its history of racial hatred and endemic violence against women—exposes the complex social and political realities of post-Apartheid South Africa.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-keeper-a-life-of-saving-goals-and-achieving-them-by-ali-benjamin-tim-howard--65129068https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225927 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them Author: Ali Benjamin, Tim Howard Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 27 minutes Release date: December 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this inspiring, down-to-earth memoir the revered goalkeeper and American icon  idolized by millions worldwide for his dependability, daring, and humility recounts his rise to stardom at the 2014 World Cup, the psychological and professional challenges he has faced, and the enduring faith that has sustained him. In The Keeper, the man who electrified the world with his amazing performance in Brazil does something he would never do on a soccer field: he drops his guard. As fiercely protective about his privacy as he is guarding the goal on the field, Howard opens up for the first time about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette’s syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world’s premier goalkeepers. The Keeper recalls his childhood, being raised by a single mother who instilled in him a love of sports and a devout Christian faith that helped him cope when he was diagnosed with Tourette’s in the fifth grade. He looks back over his fifteen-year professional career—from becoming the youngest player to win MLS Goalkeeper of the Year to his storied move to the English Premier League with Manchester United and his current team, Liverpool’s Everton, to becoming an overnight star after his record-making performance with the United States Men’s National Team. He also talks about the things closest to his heart—the importance of family and the Christian beliefs that guide him. Told in his thoughtful and articulate voice, The Keeper is an illuminating look at a remarkable man who is an inspirational role model for all of us. The Keeper is illustrated with two 8-page color photo inserts.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225927Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225927 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them Author: Ali Benjamin, Tim Howard Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225927 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them Author: Ali Benjamin, Tim Howard Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 27 minutes Release date: December 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this inspiring, down-to-earth memoir the revered goalkeeper and American icon  idolized by millions worldwide for his dependability, daring, and humility recounts his rise to stardom at the 2014 World Cup, the psychological and professional challenges he has faced, and the enduring faith that has sustained him. In The Keeper, the man who electrified the world with his amazing performance in Brazil does something he would never do on a soccer field: he drops his guard. As fiercely protective about his privacy as he is guarding the goal on the field, Howard opens up for the first time about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette’s syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world’s premier goalkeepers. The Keeper recalls his childhood, being raised by a single mother who instilled in him a love of sports and a devout Christian faith that helped him cope when he was diagnosed with Tourette’s in the fifth grade. He looks back over his fifteen-year professional career—from becoming the youngest player to win MLS Goalkeeper of the Year to his storied move to the English Premier League with Manchester United and his current team, Liverpool’s Everton, to becoming an overnight star after his record-making performance with the United States Men’s National Team. He also talks about the things closest to his heart—the importance of family and the Christian beliefs that guide him. Told in his thoughtful and articulate voice, The Keeper is an illuminating look at a remarkable man who is an inspirational role model for all of us. The Keeper is illustrated with two 8-page color photo inserts.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-make-this-up-miracles-memories-and-the-perfect-marriage-of-sports-and-television-by-al-michaels-l-jon-wertheim--65129062https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/223186 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television Author: Al Michaels, L. Jon Wertheim Narrator: Al Michaels, Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 55 minutes Release date: November 18, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this highly entertaining and insightful memoir, one of television’s most respected broadcasters interweaves the story of his life and career with lively firsthand tales of some of the most thrilling events and fascinating figures in modern sports. No sportscaster has covered more major sporting events than Al Michaels. Over the course of his forty-plus year career, he has logged more hours on live network television than any other broadcaster in history, and is the only play-by-play commentator to have covered all four major sports championships: the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Final. He has also witnessed first-hand some of the most memorable events in modern sports, and in this highly personal and revealing account, brings them vividly to life. Michaels shares never-before-told stories from his early years and his rise to the top, covering some of the greatest moments of the past half century—from the “Miracle on Ice”—the historic 1980 Olympic hockey finals—to the earthquake that rocked the 1989 World Series. Some of the greatest names on and off the field are here—Michael Jordan, Bill Walton, Pete Rose, Bill Walsh, Peyton and Eli Manning, Brett Favre, John Madden, Howard Cosell, Cris Collinsworth, and many, many more. Forthright and down-to-earth, Michaels tells the truth as he sees it, giving readers unique insight into the high drama, the colorful players, and the heroes and occasional villains of an industry that has become a vital part of modern culture.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/223186Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/223186 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television Author: Al Michaels, L. Jon Wertheim Narrator: Al...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/223186 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television Author: Al Michaels, L. Jon Wertheim Narrator: Al Michaels, Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 55 minutes Release date: November 18, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this highly entertaining and insightful memoir, one of television’s most respected broadcasters interweaves the story of his life and career with lively firsthand tales of some of the most thrilling events and fascinating figures in modern sports. No sportscaster has covered more major sporting events than Al Michaels. Over the course of his forty-plus year career, he has logged more hours on live network television than any other broadcaster in history, and is the only play-by-play commentator to have covered all four major sports championships: the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Final. He has also witnessed first-hand some of the most memorable events in modern sports, and in this highly personal and revealing account, brings them vividly to life. Michaels shares never-before-told stories from his early years and his rise to the top, covering some of the greatest moments of the past half century—from the “Miracle on Ice”—the historic 1980 Olympic hockey finals—to the earthquake that rocked the 1989 World Series. Some of the greatest names on and off the field are here—Michael Jordan, Bill Walton, Pete Rose, Bill Walsh, Peyton and Eli Manning, Brett Favre, John Madden, Howard Cosell, Cris Collinsworth, and many, many more. Forthright and down-to-earth, Michaels tells the truth as he sees it, giving readers unique insight into the high drama, the colorful players, and the heroes and occasional villains of an industry that has become a vital part of modern culture.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parcells-a-football-life-by-bill-parcells-nunyo-demasio--65129118https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220777 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Parcells: A Football Life Author: Bill Parcells, Nunyo Demasio Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 26 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 28, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, PARCELLS will take a look back at this coach’s long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220777Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220777 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Parcells: A Football Life Author: Bill Parcells, Nunyo Demasio Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 26 hours 9 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220777 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Parcells: A Football Life Author: Bill Parcells, Nunyo Demasio Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 26 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 28, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, PARCELLS will take a look back at this coach’s long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-hockey-my-story-by-gordie-howe--65129089https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218423 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mr. Hockey: My Story Author: Gordie Howe Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 58 minutes Release date: October 14, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: THE DEFINITIVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SPORTS LEGEND The NHL may never see anyone like Gordie Howe again. Known as Mr. Hockey, he led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and is the only player to have competed in the league in five different decades. In Mr. Hockey, the man widely recognized as the greatest all-around player the sport has ever seen tells the story of his incredible life... Twenty consecutive seasons among the top five scorers in the NHL. One hundred points after the age of forty. Playing for Team Canada with his two sons. Gordie Howe rewrote the record books. But despite Howe’s unyielding ferocity on the ice, his name has long been a byword for decency, generosity, and honesty off of it. Going back to Howe’s Depression-era roots and following him through his Hall of Fame career, his enduring marriage to his wife, Colleen, and his extraordinary relationship with his children, Mr. Hockey is the definitive account of the game’s most celebrated legacy, as told by the man himself.  FOREWORD BY BOBBY ORR INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218423Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218423 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mr. Hockey: My Story Author: Gordie Howe Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 58 minutes Release date: October 14, 2014...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218423 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mr. Hockey: My Story Author: Gordie Howe Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 58 minutes Release date: October 14, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: THE DEFINITIVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SPORTS LEGEND The NHL may never see anyone like Gordie Howe again. Known as Mr. Hockey, he led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and is the only player to have competed in the league in five different decades. In Mr. Hockey, the man widely recognized as the greatest all-around player the sport has ever seen tells the story of his incredible life... Twenty consecutive seasons among the top five scorers in the NHL. One hundred points after the age of forty. Playing for Team Canada with his two sons. Gordie Howe rewrote the record books. But despite Howe’s unyielding ferocity on the ice, his name has long been a byword for decency, generosity, and honesty off of it. Going back to Howe’s Depression-era roots and following him through his Hall of Fame career, his enduring marriage to his wife, Colleen, and his extraordinary relationship with his children, Mr. Hockey is the definitive account of the game’s most celebrated legacy, as told by the man himself.  FOREWORD BY BOBBY ORR INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-cowboy-a-life-of-tom-landry-by-mark-ribowsky--65128998https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256262 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 10, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'An eloquent, honest tribute to a sports genius.' -Publishers Weekly, Best 100 Books of 2013 Movie rights optioned by NFL Films As the coach during professional football's most storied era, Tom Landry transformed the gridiron from a no-holds-barred battlefield to the highly-technical chess match it is today. With his trademark fedora and stoic facade, he was a man of faith and few words, for twenty-nine years guiding 'America's Team' from laughingstock to well-oiled machine, with an unprecedented twenty consecutive winning seasons and two Super Bowl titles. Now, more than a decade after Landry's death, acclaimed biographer Mark Ribowsky takes a fresh look at this misunderstood legend, telling us as much about our country's obsession with football as about Landry himself, the likes of whom we'll never see again.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256262Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256262 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 54 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256262 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry Author: Mark Ribowsky Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 10, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'An eloquent, honest tribute to a sports genius.' -Publishers Weekly, Best 100 Books of 2013 Movie rights optioned by NFL Films As the coach during professional football's most storied era, Tom Landry transformed the gridiron from a no-holds-barred battlefield to the highly-technical chess match it is today. With his trademark fedora and stoic facade, he was a man of faith and few words, for twenty-nine years guiding 'America's Team' from laughingstock to well-oiled machine, with an unprecedented twenty consecutive winning seasons and two Super Bowl titles. Now, more than a decade after Landry's death, acclaimed biographer Mark Ribowsky takes a fresh look at this misunderstood legend, telling us as much about our country's obsession with football as about Landry himself, the likes of whom we'll never see again.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-man-walks-on-to-a-pitch-stories-from-a-life-in-football-by-harry-redknapp--65129066https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241471 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Man Walks On To a Pitch: Stories from a Life in Football Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 3 minutes Release date: October 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘When a man walks on to a pitch there’s always a chance something magic can happen, that’s what keeps us coming back…’ In A Man Walks On to a Pitch, Harry shares a lifetime’s experience of obsessing over football, during which he has seen it all first hand – the good, the bad and the unbelievable. Harry started in an age where players were ordinary blokes who might live on the same street as you and earn a similar wage and now manages in an era of player power, multi-million pound wages and teams assembled from around the globe. As he shares stories of some of the legends and journeymen he played with, coached, argued with and drank with, Harry picks a team for each decade from the 1950s to the present. He gets to the heart of what was right and wrong with each era and explores the changes in the game from lifestyle to tactics. He weaves his choices together with unforgettable tales from the training pitches, boot rooms and card schools. There are tales of the untutored genius of Duncan Edwards and Tom Finney, legendary tough Scots like Bobby Collins, Dave Mackay and Billy Bremner, the world beaters of 1966, unpredictable one-off wizards from Sir Stanley Matthews to Matt Le Tissier, natural-born goalscorers from Greaves to Dalglish and the greatest foreign players to grace our game from Trautmann to Bergkamp. It is one of the best informal histories of the British game you’ll ever read.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241471Thu, 09 Oct 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241471 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Man Walks On To a Pitch: Stories from a Life in Football Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 3...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241471 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Man Walks On To a Pitch: Stories from a Life in Football Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 3 minutes Release date: October 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘When a man walks on to a pitch there’s always a chance something magic can happen, that’s what keeps us coming back…’ In A Man Walks On to a Pitch, Harry shares a lifetime’s experience of obsessing over football, during which he has seen it all first hand – the good, the bad and the unbelievable. Harry started in an age where players were ordinary blokes who might live on the same street as you and earn a similar wage and now manages in an era of player power, multi-million pound wages and teams assembled from around the globe. As he shares stories of some of the legends and journeymen he played with, coached, argued with and drank with, Harry picks a team for each decade from the 1950s to the present. He gets to the heart of what was right and wrong with each era and explores the changes in the game from lifestyle to tactics. He weaves his choices together with unforgettable tales from the training pitches, boot rooms and card schools. There are tales of the untutored genius of Duncan Edwards and Tom Finney, legendary tough Scots like Bobby Collins, Dave Mackay and Billy Bremner, the world beaters of 1966, unpredictable one-off wizards from Sir Stanley Matthews to Matt Le Tissier, natural-born goalscorers from Greaves to Dalglish and the greatest foreign players to grace our game from Trautmann to Bergkamp. It is one of the best informal histories of the British game you’ll ever read.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proud-my-autobiography-by-gareth-thomas--65129031https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241472 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Proud: My Autobiography Author: Gareth Thomas Narrator: Matthew Gravelle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 5 minutes Release date: October 3, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Gareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero, a sporting icon. He was a leader of men, captain of Wales and the British Lions. To him, rugby was an expression of cultural identity, a sacred code. It was no mere ball game. It gave him everything, except the freedom to be himself. This is the story of a man with a secret that was slowly killing him. Something that might devastate not only his own life but the lives of his wife, family, friends and teammates. The only place where he could find any refuge from the pain and guilt of the lie he was living was on the pitch, playing the sport he loved. But all his success didn’t make the strain of hiding who he really was go away. His fear that telling the truth about his sexuality would lose him everything he loved almost sent him over the edge. The deceit ended when Gareth became the world’s most prominent athlete to come out as a gay man. His gesture has strengthened strangers, and given him a fresh perspective. Gareth’s inspiring and moving story transcends the world of sport to tell a universal truth about feeling like an outsider, and facing up to who you really are.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241472Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241472 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Proud: My Autobiography Author: Gareth Thomas Narrator: Matthew Gravelle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 5 minutes Release date: October...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241472 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Proud: My Autobiography Author: Gareth Thomas Narrator: Matthew Gravelle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 5 minutes Release date: October 3, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Gareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero, a sporting icon. He was a leader of men, captain of Wales and the British Lions. To him, rugby was an expression of cultural identity, a sacred code. It was no mere ball game. It gave him everything, except the freedom to be himself. This is the story of a man with a secret that was slowly killing him. Something that might devastate not only his own life but the lives of his wife, family, friends and teammates. The only place where he could find any refuge from the pain and guilt of the lie he was living was on the pitch, playing the sport he loved. But all his success didn’t make the strain of hiding who he really was go away. His fear that telling the truth about his sexuality would lose him everything he loved almost sent him over the edge. The deceit ended when Gareth became the world’s most prominent athlete to come out as a gay man. His gesture has strengthened strangers, and given him a fresh perspective. Gareth’s inspiring and moving story transcends the world of sport to tell a universal truth about feeling like an outsider, and facing up to who you really are.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spanish-el-cerrador-mi-vida-by-mariano-rivera--65129076https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225796 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El Cerrador: Mi vida Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Carlos Carrasco Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 23 minutes Release date: September 23, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: El lanzador de relevo más exitoso de todos los tiempos comparte su extraordinaria historia de supervivencia, amor y béisbol. Mariano Rivera, el hombre que intimidó a miles de bateadores con tan solo abrir la puerta del bullpen, comenzó su increíble viaje como el hijo de un pobre pescador panameño. Cuando primeramente los Yankees lo reclutaron, ni siquiera poseía su propio guante. Él pensó que podría ser un buen mecánico. Cuando lo descubrieron, nunca antes había volado en un avión, nunca había oído hablar de Babe Ruth, no hablaba inglés, ni tampoco se imaginaba cómo era Tampa, la ciudad hacia donde iba para comenzar una carrera que lo convertiría en uno de los más icónicos del béisbol. Lo que sí sabía: que amaba a su familia y su entonces novia, Clara; que podía confiar en el Señor para guiarlo; y que podía lanzar una pelota exactamente donde él quería, todo el tiempo. Con sorprendente candor, Rivera relata la historia de los campeonatos, los jefes (incluyendo El Jefe), las rivalidades y las luchas de ser pelotero latino en los Estados Unidos, y cómo conservar los valores cristianos dentro del atletismo profesional. El trece veces pelatoro del Juego de Estrellas habla de su impulso de ganar; los secretos detrás de su legendaria compostura; la historia de cómo descubrió su recta cortada; lo nunca antes contado sobre el lanzamiento de la novena entrada del séptimo juego de la Serie Mundial de 2001; y por qué el momento más bajo de su carrera se convirtió en una de sus más grandes bendiciones. Cuando Rivera se retiró, todo el mundo lo vio y aplaudió. En El cerrador, llegamos a una aún mayor apreciación de una leyenda construida desde cero.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225796Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225796 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El Cerrador: Mi vida Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Carlos Carrasco Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 23 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/225796 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El Cerrador: Mi vida Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Carlos Carrasco Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 23 minutes Release date: September 23, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: El lanzador de relevo más exitoso de todos los tiempos comparte su extraordinaria historia de supervivencia, amor y béisbol. Mariano Rivera, el hombre que intimidó a miles de bateadores con tan solo abrir la puerta del bullpen, comenzó su increíble viaje como el hijo de un pobre pescador panameño. Cuando primeramente los Yankees lo reclutaron, ni siquiera poseía su propio guante. Él pensó que podría ser un buen mecánico. Cuando lo descubrieron, nunca antes había volado en un avión, nunca había oído hablar de Babe Ruth, no hablaba inglés, ni tampoco se imaginaba cómo era Tampa, la ciudad hacia donde iba para comenzar una carrera que lo convertiría en uno de los más icónicos del béisbol. Lo que sí sabía: que amaba a su familia y su entonces novia, Clara; que podía confiar en el Señor para guiarlo; y que podía lanzar una pelota exactamente donde él quería, todo el tiempo. Con sorprendente candor, Rivera relata la historia de los campeonatos, los jefes (incluyendo El Jefe), las rivalidades y las luchas de ser pelotero latino en los Estados Unidos, y cómo conservar los valores cristianos dentro del atletismo profesional. El trece veces pelatoro del Juego de Estrellas habla de su impulso de ganar; los secretos detrás de su legendaria compostura; la historia de cómo descubrió su recta cortada; lo nunca antes contado sobre el lanzamiento de la novena entrada del séptimo juego de la Serie Mundial de 2001; y por qué el momento más bajo de su carrera se convirtió en una de sus más grandes bendiciones. Cuando Rivera se retiró, todo el mundo lo vio y aplaudió. En El cerrador, llegamos a una aún mayor apreciación de una leyenda construida desde cero.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-moore-the-man-in-full-by-matt-dickinson--65129005https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241469 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bobby Moore: The Man in Full Author: Matt Dickinson Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 18, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.’ These are some of the words inscribed beneath the statue of England’s World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore, at Wembley stadium. Since Moore’s death, of bowel cancer at just 51, these accolades represent the accepted view of this national treasure. But what do we actually know about Bobby Moore as a person? What about the grit alongside the glory? Moore was undeniably an extraordinary captain and player. Pelé called him the greatest – and fairest – defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, divorce and drink. What about the string of failed businesses, whispers of bad behaviour, links to the East End underworld and turbulent private life? Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, there was no knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore’s life from all sides – in triumph, in failure, in full.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241469Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241469 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bobby Moore: The Man in Full Author: Matt Dickinson Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 58 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241469 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bobby Moore: The Man in Full Author: Matt Dickinson Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 18, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: ‘Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.’ These are some of the words inscribed beneath the statue of England’s World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore, at Wembley stadium. Since Moore’s death, of bowel cancer at just 51, these accolades represent the accepted view of this national treasure. But what do we actually know about Bobby Moore as a person? What about the grit alongside the glory? Moore was undeniably an extraordinary captain and player. Pelé called him the greatest – and fairest – defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, divorce and drink. What about the string of failed businesses, whispers of bad behaviour, links to the East End underworld and turbulent private life? Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, there was no knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore’s life from all sides – in triumph, in failure, in full.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-takes-fighting-for-my-life-and-my-love-of-the-game-by-mark-herzlich--65129104https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212519 to listen full audiobooks. Title: What It Takes: Fighting For My Life and My Love of the Game Author: Mark Herzlich Narrator: Mark Herzlich Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: July 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 2011, Mark Herzlich became a starting linebacker for a New York Giants team that would win the Super Bowl—just two years after he had been told that he would never play football again. Now Herzlich tells his triumphant story for the first time. As a child, Herzlich found an inspiring and grounding force in football, eventually turning his passion into a first-team All-American spot at Boston College. But after being named the conference’s top defensive player his junior season, the budding star was sidelined by a persistent, debilitating pain in his left leg. After months of tests, Herzlich received a shocking diagnosis: He had Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Doctors put his odds of survival as low as fifteen percent—and no one thought he would be able to run, much less play, again. Then Herzlich learned of a radical alternative treatment that would give him the best chance to regain his strength and maybe even play football again. He had a choice to make, one that would allow him the chance to return to the game he loved, but it came at the risk of his life. Herzlich relied on family, friends, faith, and deep wells of determination to help him through treatment, and his drastic plan worked. Not only could he run, but he was stronger than ever physically, and mentally ready to battle his way to a spot on an NFL roster. When he was passed over by all 32 teams in the draft, he dug deeper and continued his training, winning a spot in the Giants’ training camp, and eventually, on the team. Mark Herzlich fought a battle against cancer, against statistics, and some days against himself. Told with candor and raw emotion, this is a story for anyone who has ever fought to beat the odds, for anyone who has ever been told that what they are about to attempt is next to impossible. Herzlich’s story embodies powerful lessons about what can be achieved through persistence and belief, and he serves as living proof that overcoming the impossible is only the beginning.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212519Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212519 to listen full audiobooks. Title: What It Takes: Fighting For My Life and My Love of the Game Author: Mark Herzlich Narrator: Mark Herzlich Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212519 to listen full audiobooks. Title: What It Takes: Fighting For My Life and My Love of the Game Author: Mark Herzlich Narrator: Mark Herzlich Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: July 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 2011, Mark Herzlich became a starting linebacker for a New York Giants team that would win the Super Bowl—just two years after he had been told that he would never play football again. Now Herzlich tells his triumphant story for the first time. As a child, Herzlich found an inspiring and grounding force in football, eventually turning his passion into a first-team All-American spot at Boston College. But after being named the conference’s top defensive player his junior season, the budding star was sidelined by a persistent, debilitating pain in his left leg. After months of tests, Herzlich received a shocking diagnosis: He had Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Doctors put his odds of survival as low as fifteen percent—and no one thought he would be able to run, much less play, again. Then Herzlich learned of a radical alternative treatment that would give him the best chance to regain his strength and maybe even play football again. He had a choice to make, one that would allow him the chance to return to the game he loved, but it came at the risk of his life. Herzlich relied on family, friends, faith, and deep wells of determination to help him through treatment, and his drastic plan worked. Not only could he run, but he was stronger than ever physically, and mentally ready to battle his way to a spot on an NFL roster. When he was passed over by all 32 teams in the draft, he dug deeper and continued his training, winning a spot in the Giants’ training camp, and eventually, on the team. Mark Herzlich fought a battle against cancer, against statistics, and some days against himself. Told with candor and raw emotion, this is a story for anyone who has ever fought to beat the odds, for anyone who has ever been told that what they are about to attempt is next to impossible. Herzlich’s story embodies powerful lessons about what can be achieved through persistence and belief, and he serves as living proof that overcoming the impossible is only the beginning.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/molly-s-game-from-hollywood-s-elite-to-wall-street-s-billionaire-boys-club-my-high-stakes-adventure-in-the-world-of-underground-poker-by-m--65129092https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213399 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker Author: Molly Bloom Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 30 minutes Release date: June 24, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 39 Ratings of Narrator: 4.2 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera—the true story of ''Hollywood’s poker princess'' who gambled everything, won big, then lost it all. Molly Bloom reveals how she built one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world—an insider’s story of excess and danger, glamour and greed. In the late 2000s, Molly Bloom, a twentysomething petite brunette from Loveland Colorado, ran the highest stakes, most exclusive poker game Hollywood had ever seen—she was its mistress, its lion tamer, its agent, and its oxygen. Everyone wanted in, few were invited to play. Hundreds of millions of dollars were won and lost at her table. Molly’s game became the game for those in the know—celebrities, business moguls, and millionaires. Molly staged her games in palatial suites with beautiful views and exquisite amenities. She flew privately, dined at exclusive restaurants, hobnobbed with the heads of Hollywood studios, was courted by handsome leading men, and was privy to the world’s most delicious gossip, until it all came crashing down around her. Molly’s Game is a behind the scenes look at Molly’s game, the life she created, the life she lost, and what she learned in the process.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213399Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213399 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker Author: Molly...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213399 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker Author: Molly Bloom Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 30 minutes Release date: June 24, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 39 Ratings of Narrator: 4.2 of Total 10 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera—the true story of ''Hollywood’s poker princess'' who gambled everything, won big, then lost it all. Molly Bloom reveals how she built one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world—an insider’s story of excess and danger, glamour and greed. In the late 2000s, Molly Bloom, a twentysomething petite brunette from Loveland Colorado, ran the highest stakes, most exclusive poker game Hollywood had ever seen—she was its mistress, its lion tamer, its agent, and its oxygen. Everyone wanted in, few were invited to play. Hundreds of millions of dollars were won and lost at her table. Molly’s game became the game for those in the know—celebrities, business moguls, and millionaires. Molly staged her games in palatial suites with beautiful views and exquisite amenities. She flew privately, dined at exclusive restaurants, hobnobbed with the heads of Hollywood studios, was courted by handsome leading men, and was privy to the world’s most delicious gossip, until it all came crashing down around her. Molly’s Game is a behind the scenes look at Molly’s game, the life she created, the life she lost, and what she learned in the process.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-a-man-how-men-and-boys-honor-god-and-live-with-integrity-by-tim-brown--65129072https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212924 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Making of a Man: How Men and Boys Honor God and Live with Integrity Author: Tim Brown Narrator: David Chattam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 13, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What Does It Take to Be a Godly Man? Every young boy dreams about what he wants to be when he grows up. Some have goals of becoming an astronaut, or a fireman, or a professional athlete. But what does it take to be a man? How does a young person get there? In this six-session video-based curriculum, NFL All-Pro, sports analyst, and businessman Tim Brown uses experiences from his life to teach men the principles and priorities he has learned for leading a life that honors God. Through his stories of struggling with God, overcoming temptations, and discovering what it takes to be a good husband and father, he shares what true manhood is all about and what guys must do to attain it. These principles have helped Tim lead a life of honor and integrity that has made him one of the most respected men in the world of sports. The Making of a Man will not only inspire men of all ages but also challenge them to measure their lives and success by a higher standard. Designed for use with The Making of a Man: A Video-based Study (978-0529-11308-5)]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212924Tue, 13 May 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212924 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Making of a Man: How Men and Boys Honor God and Live with Integrity Author: Tim Brown Narrator: David Chattam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212924 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Making of a Man: How Men and Boys Honor God and Live with Integrity Author: Tim Brown Narrator: David Chattam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 13, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: What Does It Take to Be a Godly Man? Every young boy dreams about what he wants to be when he grows up. Some have goals of becoming an astronaut, or a fireman, or a professional athlete. But what does it take to be a man? How does a young person get there? In this six-session video-based curriculum, NFL All-Pro, sports analyst, and businessman Tim Brown uses experiences from his life to teach men the principles and priorities he has learned for leading a life that honors God. Through his stories of struggling with God, overcoming temptations, and discovering what it takes to be a good husband and father, he shares what true manhood is all about and what guys must do to attain it. These principles have helped Tim lead a life of honor and integrity that has made him one of the most respected men in the world of sports. The Making of a Man will not only inspire men of all ages but also challenge them to measure their lives and success by a higher standard. Designed for use with The Making of a Man: A Video-based Study (978-0529-11308-5)]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-closer-by-mariano-rivera--65129067https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210380 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Closer Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Michael Kay Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The greatest relief pitcher of all time shares his extraordinary story of survival, love, and baseball. Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn't even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. When discovered, he had never flown in an airplane, had never heard of Babe Ruth, spoke no English, and couldn't imagine Tampa, the city where he was headed to begin a career that would become one of baseball's most iconic. What he did know: that he loved his family and his then girlfriend, Clara, that he could trust in the Lord to guide him, and that he could throw a baseball exactly where he wanted to, every time. With astonishing candor, Rivera tells the story of the championships, the bosses (including The Boss), the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in professional athletics. The thirteen-time All-Star discusses his drive to win; the secrets behind his legendary composure; the story of how he discovered his cut fastball; the untold, pitch-by-pitch account of the ninth inning of Game 7 in the 2001 World Series; and why the lowest moment of his career became one of his greatest blessings. In The Closer, Rivera takes readers into the Yankee clubhouse, where his teammates are his brothers. But he also takes us on that jog from the bullpen to the mound, where the game -- or the season -- rests squarely on his shoulders. We come to understand the laserlike focus that is his hallmark, and how his faith and his family kept his feet firmly on the pitching rubber. Many of the tools he used so consistently and gracefully came from what was inside him for a very long time -- his deep passion for life; his enduring commitment to Clara, whom he met in kindergarten; and his innate sense for getting out of a jam. When Rivera retired, the whole world watched -- and cheered. In The Closer, we come to an even greater appreciation of a legend built from the ground up.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210380Tue, 06 May 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210380 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Closer Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Michael Kay Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210380 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Closer Author: Mariano Rivera Narrator: Michael Kay Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The greatest relief pitcher of all time shares his extraordinary story of survival, love, and baseball. Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn't even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. When discovered, he had never flown in an airplane, had never heard of Babe Ruth, spoke no English, and couldn't imagine Tampa, the city where he was headed to begin a career that would become one of baseball's most iconic. What he did know: that he loved his family and his then girlfriend, Clara, that he could trust in the Lord to guide him, and that he could throw a baseball exactly where he wanted to, every time. With astonishing candor, Rivera tells the story of the championships, the bosses (including The Boss), the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in professional athletics. The thirteen-time All-Star discusses his drive to win; the secrets behind his legendary composure; the story of how he discovered his cut fastball; the untold, pitch-by-pitch account of the ninth inning of Game 7 in the 2001 World Series; and why the lowest moment of his career became one of his greatest blessings. In The Closer, Rivera takes readers into the Yankee clubhouse, where his teammates are his brothers. But he also takes us on that jog from the bullpen to the mound, where the game -- or the season -- rests squarely on his shoulders. We come to understand the laserlike focus that is his hallmark, and how his faith and his family kept his feet firmly on the pitching rubber. Many of the tools he used so consistently and gracefully came from what was inside him for a very long time -- his deep passion for life; his enduring commitment to Clara, whom he met in kindergarten; and his innate sense for getting out of a jam. When Rivera retired, the whole world watched -- and cheered. In The Closer, we come to an even greater appreciation of a legend built from the ground up.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-jordan-the-life-by-roland-lazenby--65129023https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Michael Jordan: The Life Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 10 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 244 Ratings of Narrator: 4.1 of Total 20 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net. But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolina's Coastal Plain has a darker side: he's a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. There's never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan's growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches; countless interviews with Jordan's friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211175Tue, 06 May 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Michael Jordan: The Life Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 10 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211175 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Michael Jordan: The Life Author: Roland Lazenby Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 10 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 244 Ratings of Narrator: 4.1 of Total 20 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net. But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolina's Coastal Plain has a darker side: he's a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. There's never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan's growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches; countless interviews with Jordan's friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mookie-life-baseball-and-the-86-mets-by-mookie-wilson-erik-sherman--65129173https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211163 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mookie: Life, Baseball, and the '86 Mets Author: Mookie Wilson, Erik Sherman Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33 minutes Release date: April 29, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: They said it was the “Curse of the Bambino.” They said “the bad guys won.” Now one of baseball’s all-time good guys, New York Mets legend Mookie Wilson, tells his side of the story—from the ground ball through Bill Buckner’s legs that capped the miraculous 1986 World Series Game Six rally against the Boston Red Sox to the rise and fall of a team that boasted such outsize personalities as Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra, and Davey Johnson. Growing up in rural South Carolina in the 1960s, Mookie took to heart the lessons of his father, a diligent sharecropper who believed in the abiding power of faith—and taught his son the game that would change his life. When Mookie landed in Shea Stadium in 1980, the Mets were a perennial cellar-dweller overshadowed by the crosstown Yankees. But inspired by Mookie’s legendary hustle, they would soon become the toast of New York. And even when their off-field antics—made famous by a contingency of the team called “the Scum Bunch”—eclipsed their on-field successes, Mookie stayed above the fray. In 1986, the Mets were a juggernaut, winning 108 games during the regular season and edging the Houston Astros for the National League pennant following a grueling 16-inning Game Six classic. In the World Series against Boston, in an epic at-bat that led to the Buckner error, Mookie would ignite a fire under the Mets, helping to force a Game Seven. New York would win to become World Champions. In an era when role models in sports were hard to come by, some tarnished by their own hubris and greed, Mookie Wilson remained the exception: a man of humility and honor when it mattered the most. WITH A FOREWARD BY KEITH HERNANDEZ]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211163Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211163 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mookie: Life, Baseball, and the '86 Mets Author: Mookie Wilson, Erik Sherman Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211163 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mookie: Life, Baseball, and the '86 Mets Author: Mookie Wilson, Erik Sherman Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33 minutes Release date: April 29, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: They said it was the “Curse of the Bambino.” They said “the bad guys won.” Now one of baseball’s all-time good guys, New York Mets legend Mookie Wilson, tells his side of the story—from the ground ball through Bill Buckner’s legs that capped the miraculous 1986 World Series Game Six rally against the Boston Red Sox to the rise and fall of a team that boasted such outsize personalities as Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra, and Davey Johnson. Growing up in rural South Carolina in the 1960s, Mookie took to heart the lessons of his father, a diligent sharecropper who believed in the abiding power of faith—and taught his son the game that would change his life. When Mookie landed in Shea Stadium in 1980, the Mets were a perennial cellar-dweller overshadowed by the crosstown Yankees. But inspired by Mookie’s legendary hustle, they would soon become the toast of New York. And even when their off-field antics—made famous by a contingency of the team called “the Scum Bunch”—eclipsed their on-field successes, Mookie stayed above the fray. In 1986, the Mets were a juggernaut, winning 108 games during the regular season and edging the Houston Astros for the National League pennant following a grueling 16-inning Game Six classic. In the World Series against Boston, in an epic at-bat that led to the Buckner error, Mookie would ignite a fire under the Mets, helping to force a Game Seven. New York would win to become World Champions. In an era when role models in sports were hard to come by, some tarnished by their own hubris and greed, Mookie Wilson remained the exception: a man of humility and honor when it mattered the most. WITH A FOREWARD BY KEITH HERNANDEZ]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/players-first-coaching-from-the-inside-out-by-john-calipari-michael-sokolove--65129091https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211118 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Players First: Coaching from the Inside Out Author: John Calipari, Michael Sokolove Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: April 15, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In Players First, John Calipari relates for the first time anywhere his experiences over his first four years coaching the Kentucky Wildcats, college basketball’s most fabled program, from the doldrums to a national championship, drawing lessons about leadership, character, and the path to personal and collective victory. At its core, Calipari’s coaching philosophy centers on keeping his focus on the players—what they need to get the best out of themselves and one another. He is beloved by his players for being utterly honest with them and making promises that he always keeps, no matter what. He knows that in this age, they come to Kentucky to prepare for the NBA; every year he gets players who in a previous era would have gone directly into the pros from high school but now have to play college basketball for one year. Calipari has fought against this system, but he has to play within it, and so he does, better than anyone. The result is an extraordinary leadership challenge: every year Coach Cal gets a handful of eighteen-year-old kids who have been in a bubble for the previous four years at least, filled with hype about their own greatness, and they come to Kentucky feeling sure that they will play for their coach only for seven months before they go on to greater glory. Every year, he has to reinvent his team. After his 2012 NCAA championship, it was particularly dramatic; he lost his first six players in the first round, meaning that someone who couldn’t even start for Kentucky was a first-round draft pick. The overall record at Kentucky, and for his career, puts Calipari in the pantheon of the greatest coaches in the history of the game. Bold, funny, and truthful, like Coach Calipari himself, Players First is truly the first deep reckoning with the meaning of his experiences and the gifts of insight they offer.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211118Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211118 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Players First: Coaching from the Inside Out Author: John Calipari, Michael Sokolove Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211118 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Players First: Coaching from the Inside Out Author: John Calipari, Michael Sokolove Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: April 15, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In Players First, John Calipari relates for the first time anywhere his experiences over his first four years coaching the Kentucky Wildcats, college basketball’s most fabled program, from the doldrums to a national championship, drawing lessons about leadership, character, and the path to personal and collective victory. At its core, Calipari’s coaching philosophy centers on keeping his focus on the players—what they need to get the best out of themselves and one another. He is beloved by his players for being utterly honest with them and making promises that he always keeps, no matter what. He knows that in this age, they come to Kentucky to prepare for the NBA; every year he gets players who in a previous era would have gone directly into the pros from high school but now have to play college basketball for one year. Calipari has fought against this system, but he has to play within it, and so he does, better than anyone. The result is an extraordinary leadership challenge: every year Coach Cal gets a handful of eighteen-year-old kids who have been in a bubble for the previous four years at least, filled with hype about their own greatness, and they come to Kentucky feeling sure that they will play for their coach only for seven months before they go on to greater glory. Every year, he has to reinvent his team. After his 2012 NCAA championship, it was particularly dramatic; he lost his first six players in the first round, meaning that someone who couldn’t even start for Kentucky was a first-round draft pick. The overall record at Kentucky, and for his career, puts Calipari in the pantheon of the greatest coaches in the history of the game. Bold, funny, and truthful, like Coach Calipari himself, Players First is truly the first deep reckoning with the meaning of his experiences and the gifts of insight they offer.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/million-dollar-arm-sometimes-to-win-you-have-to-change-the-game-by-j-b-bernstein--65129095https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210365 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Million Dollar Arm: Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game Author: J. B. Bernstein Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 1, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. The official tie-in book to Disney’s major motion picture, starring Jon Hamm. A TRUE STORY OF FINDING THE AMERICAN DREAM . . . ABROAD India is a country with more than one billion people, a fanatical national cricket obsession, and exactly zero talent scouts. There, superstar sports agent J. B. Bernstein knew that he could find the Yao Ming of baseball— someone with a strong arm and enough raw talent to pitch in the major leagues. Almost no one in India is familiar with the game, but Bernstein had heard enough coaches swear that if you gave them a guy who throws a hundred miles an hour, they could teach him how to pitch. So in 2007, Bernstein flew to Mumbai with a radar gun and a plan to find his diamond in the rough. His idea was The Million Dollar Arm, a reality television competition with a huge cash prize and a chance to become the first native of India to sign a contract with an American major-league team. The result is a humorous and inspiring story about three guys transformed: Bernstein, the consummate bachelor and shrewd businessman, and Dinesh and Rinku, the two young men from small farming villages whom he brought home to California. Million Dollar Arm is a timeless reflection on baseball and the American dream, as well as a tale of victory over incredible odds. But, above all, it’s about the limitless possibilities inside every one of us.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210365Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210365 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Million Dollar Arm: Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game Author: J. B. Bernstein Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210365 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Million Dollar Arm: Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game Author: J. B. Bernstein Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 1, 2014 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. The official tie-in book to Disney’s major motion picture, starring Jon Hamm. A TRUE STORY OF FINDING THE AMERICAN DREAM . . . ABROAD India is a country with more than one billion people, a fanatical national cricket obsession, and exactly zero talent scouts. There, superstar sports agent J. B. Bernstein knew that he could find the Yao Ming of baseball— someone with a strong arm and enough raw talent to pitch in the major leagues. Almost no one in India is familiar with the game, but Bernstein had heard enough coaches swear that if you gave them a guy who throws a hundred miles an hour, they could teach him how to pitch. So in 2007, Bernstein flew to Mumbai with a radar gun and a plan to find his diamond in the rough. His idea was The Million Dollar Arm, a reality television competition with a huge cash prize and a chance to become the first native of India to sign a contract with an American major-league team. The result is a humorous and inspiring story about three guys transformed: Bernstein, the consummate bachelor and shrewd businessman, and Dinesh and Rinku, the two young men from small farming villages whom he brought home to California. Million Dollar Arm is a timeless reflection on baseball and the American dream, as well as a tale of victory over incredible odds. But, above all, it’s about the limitless possibilities inside every one of us.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-ownself-a-semi-memoir-by-dan-jenkins--65129087https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208604 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Ownself: A Semi-Memoir Author: Dan Jenkins Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 4, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The colorful, sentimental, funny, affectionate, cantankerous memoir by the most colorful, funniest, most cantankerous-- and probably the most revered-- sportswriter of the last fifty years. Dan Jenkins is accepted as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) golf writer of all time, wrote beloved bestselling novels and abused more corporate expense accounts than anyone who ever lived. It's a touching, laugh-out-loud tribute to the romanticism of old-time sportswriting-- and the glory days of sports. As Dan Jenkins says in the first few pages of his memoir: 'Sometimes, I envy my own childhood.' A lot of us can say that about Dan's entire life. He grew up in the Great Depression, but he doesn't seem ever to have been depressed. He was too busy having fun and enjoying life. In His Ownself, we now get to share in the fun. Dan takes us back to his youth in Texas and his eccentric, wealthy mother-- with whom he never lived; he lived with his grandparents while his mother flitted in and out of his life-- and his sports fan father, whom he barely knew. We see Dan's growth as a sportswriter-- from his high school paper through to his first job at the Fort Worth Press-- and we understand what it was like to be a sports fan in Texas (it basically meant understanding a lot about passion, religion, heroes, and drinking). And then it's on to the glory days of Sports Illustrated, the most entertaining and most star-studded pages in the book. Dan was one of the handful of writers who made SI what it was for so many decades-- the most important sports magazine ever. Not coincidentally, Dan was also at the center of New York night life in those days-- hanging out at Elaine's while swapping stories with politicians and movie stars and New York's best writers and best bartenders. Above all, this is a sports nostalgia fan's dream book. And, in particular, a golfer's dream book. There are two chapters on Ben Hogan, whom Dan knew well-enough to play many rounds of golf with. There are up close and very personal looks at Byron Nelson, Palmer, Nicklaus, Tiger. Dan has covered every Masters and U.S. Open and British Open for the past 40+ years. He takes us behind the scenes of those tournaments to capture the drama, the humor and the absurdity of those events. This book is Dan Jenkins remembering, spewing and mouthing off about everything under the sun-- politics, hypocrites, political correctness, the past, the present, Hollywood, money, athletes-- and, of course, writing the way very few sportswriters have ever been able to write.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208604Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208604 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Ownself: A Semi-Memoir Author: Dan Jenkins Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 4,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208604 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Ownself: A Semi-Memoir Author: Dan Jenkins Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 4, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The colorful, sentimental, funny, affectionate, cantankerous memoir by the most colorful, funniest, most cantankerous-- and probably the most revered-- sportswriter of the last fifty years. Dan Jenkins is accepted as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) golf writer of all time, wrote beloved bestselling novels and abused more corporate expense accounts than anyone who ever lived. It's a touching, laugh-out-loud tribute to the romanticism of old-time sportswriting-- and the glory days of sports. As Dan Jenkins says in the first few pages of his memoir: 'Sometimes, I envy my own childhood.' A lot of us can say that about Dan's entire life. He grew up in the Great Depression, but he doesn't seem ever to have been depressed. He was too busy having fun and enjoying life. In His Ownself, we now get to share in the fun. Dan takes us back to his youth in Texas and his eccentric, wealthy mother-- with whom he never lived; he lived with his grandparents while his mother flitted in and out of his life-- and his sports fan father, whom he barely knew. We see Dan's growth as a sportswriter-- from his high school paper through to his first job at the Fort Worth Press-- and we understand what it was like to be a sports fan in Texas (it basically meant understanding a lot about passion, religion, heroes, and drinking). And then it's on to the glory days of Sports Illustrated, the most entertaining and most star-studded pages in the book. Dan was one of the handful of writers who made SI what it was for so many decades-- the most important sports magazine ever. Not coincidentally, Dan was also at the center of New York night life in those days-- hanging out at Elaine's while swapping stories with politicians and movie stars and New York's best writers and best bartenders. Above all, this is a sports nostalgia fan's dream book. And, in particular, a golfer's dream book. There are two chapters on Ben Hogan, whom Dan knew well-enough to play many rounds of golf with. There are up close and very personal looks at Byron Nelson, Palmer, Nicklaus, Tiger. Dan has covered every Masters and U.S. Open and British Open for the past 40+ years. He takes us behind the scenes of those tournaments to capture the drama, the humor and the absurdity of those events. This book is Dan Jenkins remembering, spewing and mouthing off about everything under the sun-- politics, hypocrites, political correctness, the past, the present, Hollywood, money, athletes-- and, of course, writing the way very few sportswriters have ever been able to write.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-nobody-knows-your-name-life-in-the-minor-leagues-of-baseball-by-john-feinstein--65129105https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Where Nobody Knows Your Name: Life In the Minor Leagues of Baseball Author: John Feinstein Narrator: John Feinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 35 minutes Release date: February 25, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed #1 bestselling author . . . a riveting journey through the world of minor-league baseball “No one grows up playing baseball pretending that they’re pitching or hitting in Triple-A.” —Chris Schwinden, Triple-A pitcher “If you don’t like it here, do a better job.” —Ron Johnson, Triple-A manager John Feinstein gave readers an unprecedented view of the PGA Tour in A Good Walk Spoiled. He opened the door to an NCAA basketball locker room in his explosive bestseller A Season on the Brink. Now, turning his eye to our national pastime, sports journalist John Feinstein explores the colorful and mysterious world of minor-league baseball—a gateway through which all major-league players pass in their careers . . . hoping never to return.      Baseball’s minor leagues are a paradox. For some players, the minors are a glorious launching pad toward years of fame and fortune; for others, a crash-landing pad when injury or poor play forces a big leaguer back to a life of obscure ballparks and cramped buses instead of Fenway Park and plush charter planes. Focusing exclusively on the Triple-A level, one step beneath Major League Baseball, Feinstein introduces readers to nine unique men: three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire. Through their compelling stories, Feinstein pulls back the veil on a league that is chock-full of gifted baseball players, managers, and umpires who are all one moment away from getting called up—or back—to the majors.      The stories are hard to believe: a first-round draft pick and pitching ace who rocketed to major-league success before finding himself suddenly out of the game, hatching a presumptuous plan to get one more shot at the mound; a home run–hitting former World Series hero who lived the dream, then bounced among six teams before facing the prospects of an unceremonious end to his career; a big-league All-Star who, in the span of five months, went from being completely out of baseball to becoming a star in the ALDS, then signing a $10 million contract; and a well-liked designated hitter who toiled for eighteen seasons in the minors—a record he never wanted to set—before facing his final, highly emotional chance for a call-up to the big leagues.      From Raleigh to Pawtucket, from Lehigh Valley to Indianapolis and beyond, Where Nobody Knows Your Name gives readers an intimate look at a baseball world not normally seen by the fans. John Feinstein gets to the heart of the human stories in a uniquely compelling way, crafting a masterful book that stands alongside his very best works.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208743Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Where Nobody Knows Your Name: Life In the Minor Leagues of Baseball Author: John Feinstein Narrator: John Feinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Where Nobody Knows Your Name: Life In the Minor Leagues of Baseball Author: John Feinstein Narrator: John Feinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 35 minutes Release date: February 25, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed #1 bestselling author . . . a riveting journey through the world of minor-league baseball “No one grows up playing baseball pretending that they’re pitching or hitting in Triple-A.” —Chris Schwinden, Triple-A pitcher “If you don’t like it here, do a better job.” —Ron Johnson, Triple-A manager John Feinstein gave readers an unprecedented view of the PGA Tour in A Good Walk Spoiled. He opened the door to an NCAA basketball locker room in his explosive bestseller A Season on the Brink. Now, turning his eye to our national pastime, sports journalist John Feinstein explores the colorful and mysterious world of minor-league baseball—a gateway through which all major-league players pass in their careers . . . hoping never to return.      Baseball’s minor leagues are a paradox. For some players, the minors are a glorious launching pad toward years of fame and fortune; for others, a crash-landing pad when injury or poor play forces a big leaguer back to a life of obscure ballparks and cramped buses instead of Fenway Park and plush charter planes. Focusing exclusively on the Triple-A level, one step beneath Major League Baseball, Feinstein introduces readers to nine unique men: three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire. Through their compelling stories, Feinstein pulls back the veil on a league that is chock-full of gifted baseball players, managers, and umpires who are all one moment away from getting called up—or back—to the majors.      The stories are hard to believe: a first-round draft pick and pitching ace who rocketed to major-league success before finding himself suddenly out of the game, hatching a presumptuous plan to get one more shot at the mound; a home run–hitting former World Series hero who lived the dream, then bounced among six teams before facing the prospects of an unceremonious end to his career; a big-league All-Star who, in the span of five months, went from being completely out of baseball to becoming a star in the ALDS, then signing a $10 million contract; and a well-liked designated hitter who toiled for eighteen seasons in the minors—a record he never wanted to set—before facing his final, highly emotional chance for a call-up to the big leagues.      From Raleigh to Pawtucket, from Lehigh Valley to Indianapolis and beyond, Where Nobody Knows Your Name gives readers an intimate look at a baseball world not normally seen by the fans. John Feinstein gets to the heart of the human stories in a uniquely compelling way, crafting a masterful book that stands alongside his very best works.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kid-the-immortal-life-of-ted-williams-by-ben-bradlee--65129042https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Dave Mallow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 35 hours 18 minutes Release date: December 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.71 of Total 7 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed journalist Ben Bradlee Jr. comes the epic biography of Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams that baseball fans have been waiting for. Williams was the best hitter in baseball history. His batting average of .406 in 1941 has not been topped since, and no player who has hit more than 500 home runs has a higher career batting average. Those totals would have been even higher if Williams had not left baseball for nearly five years in the prime of his career to serve as a Marine pilot in WWII and Korea. He hit home runs farther than any player before him -- and traveled a long way himself, as Ben Bradlee, Jr.'s grand biography reveals. Born in 1918 in San Diego, Ted would spend most of his life disguising his Mexican heritage. During his 22 years with the Boston Red Sox, Williams electrified crowds across America -- and shocked them, too: His notorious clashes with the press and fans threatened his reputation. Yet while he was a God in the batter's box, he was profoundly human once he stepped away from the plate. His ferocity came to define his troubled domestic life. While baseball might have been straightforward for Ted Williams, life was not. The Kid is biography of the highest literary order, a thrilling and honest account of a legend in all his glory and human complexity. In his final at-bat, Williams hit a home run. Bradlee's marvelous book clears the fences, too.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203657Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Dave Mallow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 35 hours 18 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Dave Mallow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 35 hours 18 minutes Release date: December 3, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.71 of Total 7 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed journalist Ben Bradlee Jr. comes the epic biography of Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams that baseball fans have been waiting for. Williams was the best hitter in baseball history. His batting average of .406 in 1941 has not been topped since, and no player who has hit more than 500 home runs has a higher career batting average. Those totals would have been even higher if Williams had not left baseball for nearly five years in the prime of his career to serve as a Marine pilot in WWII and Korea. He hit home runs farther than any player before him -- and traveled a long way himself, as Ben Bradlee, Jr.'s grand biography reveals. Born in 1918 in San Diego, Ted would spend most of his life disguising his Mexican heritage. During his 22 years with the Boston Red Sox, Williams electrified crowds across America -- and shocked them, too: His notorious clashes with the press and fans threatened his reputation. Yet while he was a God in the batter's box, he was profoundly human once he stepped away from the plate. His ferocity came to define his troubled domestic life. While baseball might have been straightforward for Ted Williams, life was not. The Kid is biography of the highest literary order, a thrilling and honest account of a legend in all his glory and human complexity. In his final at-bat, Williams hit a home run. Bradlee's marvelous book clears the fences, too.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collision-low-crossers-a-year-inside-the-turbulent-world-of-nfl-football-by-nicholas-dawidoff--65129130https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201776 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football Author: Nicholas Dawidoff Narrator: David De Vries Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 0 minutes Release date: November 19, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An unrivaled portrait of day-to-day life in the NFL: 'Riveting . . . an instant classic' (New York Times Book Review). By spending a year with the New York Jets, Nicholas Dawidoff entered a mysterious and private world with its own rituals and language. Equal parts Paper Lion, Moneyball, Friday Night Lights, and The Office, this absorbing, funny, and vivid narrative gets to the heart of a massive and stressful collective endeavor. Here is football in many faces: the polarizing, brilliant, and hilarious head coach; the general manager, whose job is to support (and suppress) the irrepressible coach; the defensive coaches and their in-house rivals, the offensive coaches; and of course the players. Wise safeties, brooding linebackers, high-strung cornerbacks, enthusiastic rookies, and a well-read nose tackle: they make up a strange and complex family. Dawidoff makes an emblematic NFL season come alive for fans and nonfans alike in a book about football that will forever change the way people watch and think about the sport.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201776Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201776 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football Author: Nicholas Dawidoff Narrator: David De Vries Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201776 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football Author: Nicholas Dawidoff Narrator: David De Vries Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 0 minutes Release date: November 19, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An unrivaled portrait of day-to-day life in the NFL: 'Riveting . . . an instant classic' (New York Times Book Review). By spending a year with the New York Jets, Nicholas Dawidoff entered a mysterious and private world with its own rituals and language. Equal parts Paper Lion, Moneyball, Friday Night Lights, and The Office, this absorbing, funny, and vivid narrative gets to the heart of a massive and stressful collective endeavor. Here is football in many faces: the polarizing, brilliant, and hilarious head coach; the general manager, whose job is to support (and suppress) the irrepressible coach; the defensive coaches and their in-house rivals, the offensive coaches; and of course the players. Wise safeties, brooding linebackers, high-strung cornerbacks, enthusiastic rookies, and a well-read nose tackle: they make up a strange and complex family. Dawidoff makes an emblematic NFL season come alive for fans and nonfans alike in a book about football that will forever change the way people watch and think about the sport.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-herd-me-i-ll-say-it-if-nobody-else-will-by-colin-cowherd--65129113https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Herd Me!: I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will Author: Colin Cowherd Narrator: Colin Cowherd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 19, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.11 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: There are really two games, the one you see and the one you don't. The way I see it, the best way to use access to both worlds is to illuminate and reveal, not idolize and adore. It's better to be wrong than to be played for a fool. – Colin Cowherd   In this age of billion dollar athletic marketing campaigns, “feel good” philosophy with no connection to reality, and a Sports Media echo chamber that’s all too eager swallow whatever idiotic notion happens to be in vogue at the moment, it’s tough to find people who aren’t afraid to say what they’re really thinking.   But that’s where Colin Cowherd comes in. As his millions of fans on ESPN Radio and ESPNU already know, Colin is the rare sports analyst who’s brave (or crazy) enough to speak his mind—even if it pisses some people off. Of course, it helps that a lot of what Colin has to say is simply hilarious. Lots of writers can tell you about Boston’s storied sports history. But how many can tell you why the city of Boston is America’s five year old? Lots of writers will brag about the stuff they got right, but how many will happily list all the calls they got completely and utterly wrong? Whether he’s pointing out the stupidity of conspiracy theories, explaining why media bias isn’t nearly as big a deal as many assume, or calling out those who prize short term wins over sustainability, Colin is smart, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud funny. Some of the questions he’s not afraid to ask in You Herd Me! include:   Is Tiger Woods really a sex addict—or does he just have good PR? Is “work-life balance” really the ideal we should all strive for—or is that just a way for people feel better about mediocrity? Is talent really all it’s cracked up to be—or can too much talent actually be counterproductive? Is the X games really a sport—or would we all be better off if we admitted it’s something else entirely? Is Hell really a supernatural place of fire and brimstone—or is it actually just another word for living in Tampa?   Unapologetically entertaining and packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get anywhere else, You Herd Me! is unlike any other sports book ever written.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202982Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Herd Me!: I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will Author: Colin Cowherd Narrator: Colin Cowherd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Herd Me!: I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will Author: Colin Cowherd Narrator: Colin Cowherd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 19, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.11 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: There are really two games, the one you see and the one you don't. The way I see it, the best way to use access to both worlds is to illuminate and reveal, not idolize and adore. It's better to be wrong than to be played for a fool. – Colin Cowherd   In this age of billion dollar athletic marketing campaigns, “feel good” philosophy with no connection to reality, and a Sports Media echo chamber that’s all too eager swallow whatever idiotic notion happens to be in vogue at the moment, it’s tough to find people who aren’t afraid to say what they’re really thinking.   But that’s where Colin Cowherd comes in. As his millions of fans on ESPN Radio and ESPNU already know, Colin is the rare sports analyst who’s brave (or crazy) enough to speak his mind—even if it pisses some people off. Of course, it helps that a lot of what Colin has to say is simply hilarious. Lots of writers can tell you about Boston’s storied sports history. But how many can tell you why the city of Boston is America’s five year old? Lots of writers will brag about the stuff they got right, but how many will happily list all the calls they got completely and utterly wrong? Whether he’s pointing out the stupidity of conspiracy theories, explaining why media bias isn’t nearly as big a deal as many assume, or calling out those who prize short term wins over sustainability, Colin is smart, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud funny. Some of the questions he’s not afraid to ask in You Herd Me! include:   Is Tiger Woods really a sex addict—or does he just have good PR? Is “work-life balance” really the ideal we should all strive for—or is that just a way for people feel better about mediocrity? Is talent really all it’s cracked up to be—or can too much talent actually be counterproductive? Is the X games really a sport—or would we all be better off if we admitted it’s something else entirely? Is Hell really a supernatural place of fire and brimstone—or is it actually just another word for living in Tampa?   Unapologetically entertaining and packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get anywhere else, You Herd Me! is unlike any other sports book ever written.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-speed-by-mark-cavendish--65129038https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: At Speed Author: Mark Cavendish Narrator: Matthew Delamere Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 37 minutes Release date: November 7, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The hottest sprinter in the world - Telegraph Mark Cavendish is the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France's green jersey, the first to wear the iconic rainbow jersey in almost 50 years and our only ever rider to capture the Giro d'Italia points title. He is the most prolific sprinter in the Tour's history, and - according to L'Equipe - the best sprinter of all time. But smashing records and racking up victories means whole new levels of fame: and this has come at a price. Living in the goldfish bowl, he has come under fire for his bombastic riding style and been portrayed as everything from an outlaw to a psychopath. Joining Sky in 2012, Cav soon found his own sprint interests to be incompatible with the team's other goals, while the expectations of a nation made his London Olympic failure hard to take. In At Speed Cav takes you through the highs and lows of it all in intimate detail. This is a take-no-prisoners account of life at the pinnacle of his sport, and learning how to survive in the fast lane, both on and off the bike.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241936Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: At Speed Author: Mark Cavendish Narrator: Matthew Delamere Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 37 minutes Release date: November 7, 2013...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241936 to listen full audiobooks. Title: At Speed Author: Mark Cavendish Narrator: Matthew Delamere Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 37 minutes Release date: November 7, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The hottest sprinter in the world - Telegraph Mark Cavendish is the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France's green jersey, the first to wear the iconic rainbow jersey in almost 50 years and our only ever rider to capture the Giro d'Italia points title. He is the most prolific sprinter in the Tour's history, and - according to L'Equipe - the best sprinter of all time. But smashing records and racking up victories means whole new levels of fame: and this has come at a price. Living in the goldfish bowl, he has come under fire for his bombastic riding style and been portrayed as everything from an outlaw to a psychopath. Joining Sky in 2012, Cav soon found his own sprint interests to be incompatible with the team's other goals, while the expectations of a nation made his London Olympic failure hard to take. In At Speed Cav takes you through the highs and lows of it all in intimate detail. This is a take-no-prisoners account of life at the pinnacle of his sport, and learning how to survive in the fast lane, both on and off the bike.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-j-the-autobiography-by-julius-erving-karl-taro-greenfeld--65129063https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dr. J: The Autobiography Author: Julius Erving, Karl Taro Greenfeld Narrator: Julius Erving Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: November 5, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one.” — Sports Illustrated An honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend whose classy public image as a superstar and a gentleman masked his personal failings and painful losses, which he describes here—from his own point of view—for the very first time. For most of his life, Julius Erving has been two men in one. There is Julius, the bright, inquisitive son of a Long Island domestic worker who has always wanted to be respected for more than just his athletic ability, and there is Dr. J, the cool, acrobatic showman whose flamboyant dunks sent him to the Hall of Fame and turned the act of jamming a basketball through a hoop into an art form. In many ways, Erving’s life has been about the push and pull of Julius and The Doctor. It is Dr. J who has stories to tell of the wild days and nights of the ABA in the 1970s, and of being the seminal figure who transformed basketball from an earthbound and rigid game into the creative, free-flowing aerial display it is today. He has a long list of signature plays - he’s famous for winning the first dunk contest in 1976 with a jam on which he lifted off from the foul line, and he made a miraculous layup against the Lakers on which he soared behind the backboard before reaching back in to flip the ball in on the other side, with one hand. He inspired a generation of dunkers, including Michael Jordan, to express their improvisational talents. But Julius wasn’t always as graceful and in control as Dr. J. Erving had a pristine image throughout his career and early retirement, but he was far from a perfect man. Here he gives detailed accounts of some of the personal problems he faced -- or created -- behind the scenes, including the adulterous affair with sports writer Samantha Stephenson, which led to the birth of his daughter, professional tennis player Alexandra Stephenson. Though his marriage survived that infidelity, the death of Erving’s 20-year-old son Cory in 2000 in a tragic accident proved too much for the union to bear. Erving paints a raw, heartbreaking picture of the dissolution of his marriage, as his wife Turquoise began to blame him for his refusal to be paralyzed by grief for as long as she was. Their intense arguments came to a head when Erving stepped out of the shower one day to find his wife holding a lamp in one hand and a vase in the other, ready for a physical confrontation. “I knew somebody was going to get hurt, and it wasn’t going to be me,” he says. He packed a suitcase and he and Turquoise never lived under the same roof again. Erving’s story is a tale of the nearly perfect player and the imperfect man, and how he has come to terms with both of them. It will appeal to readers on a sports level and on a human one.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200900Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dr. J: The Autobiography Author: Julius Erving, Karl Taro Greenfeld Narrator: Julius Erving Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dr. J: The Autobiography Author: Julius Erving, Karl Taro Greenfeld Narrator: Julius Erving Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: November 5, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one.” — Sports Illustrated An honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend whose classy public image as a superstar and a gentleman masked his personal failings and painful losses, which he describes here—from his own point of view—for the very first time. For most of his life, Julius Erving has been two men in one. There is Julius, the bright, inquisitive son of a Long Island domestic worker who has always wanted to be respected for more than just his athletic ability, and there is Dr. J, the cool, acrobatic showman whose flamboyant dunks sent him to the Hall of Fame and turned the act of jamming a basketball through a hoop into an art form. In many ways, Erving’s life has been about the push and pull of Julius and The Doctor. It is Dr. J who has stories to tell of the wild days and nights of the ABA in the 1970s, and of being the seminal figure who transformed basketball from an earthbound and rigid game into the creative, free-flowing aerial display it is today. He has a long list of signature plays - he’s famous for winning the first dunk contest in 1976 with a jam on which he lifted off from the foul line, and he made a miraculous layup against the Lakers on which he soared behind the backboard before reaching back in to flip the ball in on the other side, with one hand. He inspired a generation of dunkers, including Michael Jordan, to express their improvisational talents. But Julius wasn’t always as graceful and in control as Dr. J. Erving had a pristine image throughout his career and early retirement, but he was far from a perfect man. Here he gives detailed accounts of some of the personal problems he faced -- or created -- behind the scenes, including the adulterous affair with sports writer Samantha Stephenson, which led to the birth of his daughter, professional tennis player Alexandra Stephenson. Though his marriage survived that infidelity, the death of Erving’s 20-year-old son Cory in 2000 in a tragic accident proved too much for the union to bear. Erving paints a raw, heartbreaking picture of the dissolution of his marriage, as his wife Turquoise began to blame him for his refusal to be paralyzed by grief for as long as she was. Their intense arguments came to a head when Erving stepped out of the shower one day to find his wife holding a lamp in one hand and a vase in the other, ready for a physical confrontation. “I knew somebody was going to get hurt, and it wasn’t going to be me,” he says. He packed a suitcase and he and Turquoise never lived under the same roof again. Erving’s story is a tale of the nearly perfect player and the imperfect man, and how he has come to terms with both of them. It will appeal to readers on a sports level and on a human one.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wheelmen-lance-armstrong-the-tour-de-france-and-the-greatest-sports-conspiracy-ever-by-reed-albergotti-vanessa-o-connell--65129106https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199153 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever Author: Reed Albergotti, Vanessa O'Connell Narrator: Santino Fontana Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 22 minutes Release date: October 15, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The first in-depth look at Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal, the phenomenal business success built on the back of fraud, and the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tours de France after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood-doping scandals, he seemed above the fray. Then, in January 2013, the legend imploded. He admitted doping during the Tours and, in an interview with Oprah, described his “mythic, perfect story” as “one big lie.” But his admission raised more questions than it answered—because he didn’t say who had helped him dope or how he skillfully avoided getting caught. Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O’Connell broke the news at every turn. In Wheelmen they reveal the broader story of how Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge science to conquer the world’s most diffcult race. Wheelmen introduces U.S. Postal Service Team owner Thom Weisel, who in a brazen power play ousted USA Cycling’s top leadership and gained control of the sport in the United States, ensuring Armstrong’s dominance. Meanwhile, sponsors fought over contracts with Armstrong as the entire sport of cycling began to benefit from the “Lance effect.” What had been a quirky, working-class hobby became the pastime of the Masters of the Universe set.Wheelmen offers a riveting look at what happens when enigmatic genius breaks loose from the strictures of morality. It reveals the competitiveness and ingenuity that sparked blood-doping as an accepted practice, and shows how the Americans methodically constructed an international operation of spies and revolutionary technology to reach the top. At last exposing the truth about Armstrong and American cycling, Wheelmen paints a living portrait of what is, without question, the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199153Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199153 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever Author: Reed Albergotti, Vanessa O'Connell Narrator: Santino...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199153 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever Author: Reed Albergotti, Vanessa O'Connell Narrator: Santino Fontana Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 22 minutes Release date: October 15, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The first in-depth look at Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal, the phenomenal business success built on the back of fraud, and the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tours de France after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood-doping scandals, he seemed above the fray. Then, in January 2013, the legend imploded. He admitted doping during the Tours and, in an interview with Oprah, described his “mythic, perfect story” as “one big lie.” But his admission raised more questions than it answered—because he didn’t say who had helped him dope or how he skillfully avoided getting caught. Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O’Connell broke the news at every turn. In Wheelmen they reveal the broader story of how Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge science to conquer the world’s most diffcult race. Wheelmen introduces U.S. Postal Service Team owner Thom Weisel, who in a brazen power play ousted USA Cycling’s top leadership and gained control of the sport in the United States, ensuring Armstrong’s dominance. Meanwhile, sponsors fought over contracts with Armstrong as the entire sport of cycling began to benefit from the “Lance effect.” What had been a quirky, working-class hobby became the pastime of the Masters of the Universe set.Wheelmen offers a riveting look at what happens when enigmatic genius breaks loose from the strictures of morality. It reveals the competitiveness and ingenuity that sparked blood-doping as an accepted practice, and shows how the Americans methodically constructed an international operation of spies and revolutionary technology to reach the top. At last exposing the truth about Armstrong and American cycling, Wheelmen paints a living portrait of what is, without question, the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smokin-joe-the-autobiography-of-a-heavyweight-champion-of-the-world-smokin-joe-frazier-by-phil-berger-joe-frazier--65129133https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198769 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Smokin’ Joe: The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World, Smokin’ Joe Frazier Author: Phil Berger, Joe Frazier Narrator: William Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: October 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When boxing was bold, bright, and glamorous and the fights were the hottest sporting events of the year, Joe Frazier was king as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. From 1970 to 1973 he reigned. With a career record of 32-4-1 with twenty-seven knockouts and an Olympic gold medal, Frazier leaves little question that he was one of the greatest fighters of all time. Well-known, loved, and revered as a gentleman and a fierce competitor in the ring, Joe Frazier speaks his mind in Smokin' Joe—about growing up poor and fighting in the first $2.5 million bout; about the early days of his friendship with Muhammad Ali and how their relationship changed; and about the often corrupt world of boxing and what really went on inside and outside the ring. Personable, good-natured, and funny, Frazier's story is a real delight.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198769Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198769 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Smokin’ Joe: The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World, Smokin’ Joe Frazier Author: Phil Berger, Joe Frazier Narrator: William Andrew...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198769 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Smokin’ Joe: The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World, Smokin’ Joe Frazier Author: Phil Berger, Joe Frazier Narrator: William Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: October 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When boxing was bold, bright, and glamorous and the fights were the hottest sporting events of the year, Joe Frazier was king as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. From 1970 to 1973 he reigned. With a career record of 32-4-1 with twenty-seven knockouts and an Olympic gold medal, Frazier leaves little question that he was one of the greatest fighters of all time. Well-known, loved, and revered as a gentleman and a fierce competitor in the ring, Joe Frazier speaks his mind in Smokin' Joe—about growing up poor and fighting in the first $2.5 million bout; about the early days of his friendship with Muhammad Ali and how their relationship changed; and about the often corrupt world of boxing and what really went on inside and outside the ring. Personable, good-natured, and funny, Frazier's story is a real delight.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/always-managing-my-autobiography-by-harry-redknapp--65129044https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241966 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Managing: My Autobiography Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Sunday Times no.1 bestselling memoir from Harry Redknapp ‘From kicking a ball as a kid under the street lamps of Poplar and standing on Highbury's North Bank with my dad, to my first game at West Ham, I was born head over heels in love with football. It saved me, and 50 years on that hasn't changed one bit - I'd be lost without it…’ Harry is the manager who has seen it all - from a dismal 70s Portakabin at Oxford City and training pitches with trees in the middle to the unbeatable highs of the Premiership, lifting the FA Cup and taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League. With his much loved, no-nonsense delivery, Harry brings us a story filled with passion and humour that takes you right inside every drama of his career. Harry finally tells the full story of all the controversial ups and downs - the pain and heartache of his court case, the England job, his love for Bobby Moore, his adventures at Portsmouth with Milan Mandaric, the Southampton debacle, Tottenham and Daniel Levy, and not forgetting his years at West Ham or the challenges at his current club QPR. It’s the epic journey of one of the great managers and, along the way, the story of the British game itself over the last five decades. In an era now dominated by foreign coaches Harry is the last of an old-fashioned breed of English football man - one who has managed to move with the times and always come out fighting.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241966Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241966 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Managing: My Autobiography Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 25 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241966 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Managing: My Autobiography Author: Harry Redknapp Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Sunday Times no.1 bestselling memoir from Harry Redknapp ‘From kicking a ball as a kid under the street lamps of Poplar and standing on Highbury's North Bank with my dad, to my first game at West Ham, I was born head over heels in love with football. It saved me, and 50 years on that hasn't changed one bit - I'd be lost without it…’ Harry is the manager who has seen it all - from a dismal 70s Portakabin at Oxford City and training pitches with trees in the middle to the unbeatable highs of the Premiership, lifting the FA Cup and taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League. With his much loved, no-nonsense delivery, Harry brings us a story filled with passion and humour that takes you right inside every drama of his career. Harry finally tells the full story of all the controversial ups and downs - the pain and heartache of his court case, the England job, his love for Bobby Moore, his adventures at Portsmouth with Milan Mandaric, the Southampton debacle, Tottenham and Daniel Levy, and not forgetting his years at West Ham or the challenges at his current club QPR. It’s the epic journey of one of the great managers and, along the way, the story of the British game itself over the last five decades. In an era now dominated by foreign coaches Harry is the last of an old-fashioned breed of English football man - one who has managed to move with the times and always come out fighting.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-mr-october-the-revealing-story-of-reggie-jackson-and-the-world-champion-new-york-yankees-by-reggie-jackson-kevin-baker--65129114https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200406 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Becoming Mr. October: The Revealing Story of Reggie Jackson and the World Champion New York Yankees Author: Reggie Jackson, Kevin Baker Narrator: Reggie Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 14 minutes Release date: October 8, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A soul-baring, brutally candid, and richly eventful memoir of the two years—1977 and 1978—when Reggie Jackson went from outcast to Yankee legend In the spring of 1977 Reggie Jackson should have been on top of the world. The best player of the Oakland A’s dynasty, which won three straight World Series, he was the first big-money free agent, wooed and flattered by George Steinbrenner into coming to the New York Yankees, which hadn’t won a World Series since 1962. But Reggie was about to learn, as he writes in this vivid and surprising memoir, that until his initial experience on the Yankees “I didn’t know what alone meant.”      His manager, the mercurial, alcoholic, and pugilistic Billy Martin, never wanted him on the team and let Reggie—and the rest of the team—know it. Most of his new teammates, resentful of his contract, were aloof at best and hostile at worst. Brash and outspoken, but unused to the ferocity of New York’s tabloid culture, Reggie hadn’t realized how rumor and offhand remarks can turn into screaming negative headlines—especially for a black athlete with a multimillion-dollar contract. Sickened by Martin’s anti-Semitism, his rages, and his quite public disparagement of his new star, ostracized by his teammates, and despairing of how he was stereotyped in the press, Reggie had long talks with his father about quitting. Things hit bottom when Martin plotted to humiliate him during a nationally televised game against the Red Sox. It seemed as if a glorious career had been derailed.      But then: Reggie vowed to persevere; his pride, work ethic, and talent would overcome Martin’s nearly sociopathic hatred. Gradually, he would win over the fans, then his teammates, as the Yankees surged to the pennant. And one magical autumn evening, he became “Mr. October” in a World Series performance for the ages. He thought his travails were over—until the next season when the insanity began again.      Becoming Mr. October is a revelatory self-portrait of a baseball icon at the height of his public fame and private anguish. Filled with revealing anecdotes about the notorious “Bronx Zoo” Yankees of the late 1970s and bluntly honest portrayals of his teammates and competitors, this is eye-opening baseball history as can be told only by the man who lived it.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200406Tue, 08 Oct 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200406 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Becoming Mr. October: The Revealing Story of Reggie Jackson and the World Champion New York Yankees Author: Reggie Jackson, Kevin Baker Narrator:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200406 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Becoming Mr. October: The Revealing Story of Reggie Jackson and the World Champion New York Yankees Author: Reggie Jackson, Kevin Baker Narrator: Reggie Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 14 minutes Release date: October 8, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A soul-baring, brutally candid, and richly eventful memoir of the two years—1977 and 1978—when Reggie Jackson went from outcast to Yankee legend In the spring of 1977 Reggie Jackson should have been on top of the world. The best player of the Oakland A’s dynasty, which won three straight World Series, he was the first big-money free agent, wooed and flattered by George Steinbrenner into coming to the New York Yankees, which hadn’t won a World Series since 1962. But Reggie was about to learn, as he writes in this vivid and surprising memoir, that until his initial experience on the Yankees “I didn’t know what alone meant.”      His manager, the mercurial, alcoholic, and pugilistic Billy Martin, never wanted him on the team and let Reggie—and the rest of the team—know it. Most of his new teammates, resentful of his contract, were aloof at best and hostile at worst. Brash and outspoken, but unused to the ferocity of New York’s tabloid culture, Reggie hadn’t realized how rumor and offhand remarks can turn into screaming negative headlines—especially for a black athlete with a multimillion-dollar contract. Sickened by Martin’s anti-Semitism, his rages, and his quite public disparagement of his new star, ostracized by his teammates, and despairing of how he was stereotyped in the press, Reggie had long talks with his father about quitting. Things hit bottom when Martin plotted to humiliate him during a nationally televised game against the Red Sox. It seemed as if a glorious career had been derailed.      But then: Reggie vowed to persevere; his pride, work ethic, and talent would overcome Martin’s nearly sociopathic hatred. Gradually, he would win over the fans, then his teammates, as the Yankees surged to the pennant. And one magical autumn evening, he became “Mr. October” in a World Series performance for the ages. He thought his travails were over—until the next season when the insanity began again.      Becoming Mr. October is a revelatory self-portrait of a baseball icon at the height of his public fame and private anguish. Filled with revealing anecdotes about the notorious “Bronx Zoo” Yankees of the late 1970s and bluntly honest portrayals of his teammates and competitors, this is eye-opening baseball history as can be told only by the man who lived it.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-loathing-in-la-liga-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-by-sid-lowe--65129055https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Author: Sid Lowe Narrator: Sid Lowe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 9 minutes Release date: September 26, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It’s Messi vs Ronaldo, it’s Catalonia vs Castilla. It’s the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco’s fascists. It’s majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It’s the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It’s more than a game. It’s a war. It’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid. ...Only, it’s not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams’ recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport’s greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club’s defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so he reveals the human story behind this explosive rivalry.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241982Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Author: Sid Lowe Narrator: Sid Lowe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 9 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Author: Sid Lowe Narrator: Sid Lowe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 9 minutes Release date: September 26, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It’s Messi vs Ronaldo, it’s Catalonia vs Castilla. It’s the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco’s fascists. It’s majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It’s the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It’s more than a game. It’s a war. It’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid. ...Only, it’s not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams’ recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport’s greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club’s defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so he reveals the human story behind this explosive rivalry.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-yates-it-s-all-about-the-bike-my-autobiography-by-sean-yates--65129080https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sean Yates: It’s All About the Bike: My Autobiography Author: Sean Yates Narrator: Clive Mantle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 3 minutes Release date: September 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Before Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. Behind Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. One of only five Britons to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, Sean Yates burst onto the cycling scene as the rawest pure talent this country has ever seen. After turning professional at the age of 22, he soon became known as a die-hard domestique, putting his body on the line for his teammates. Devastatingly fast, powerful and a fearless competitor, Yates won a stage of the Tour, as well as the Vuelta a España, in 1988, and went on to don the coveted maillot jaune six years later. Having put British cycling on the map as a rider, Yates was soon in demand as a directeur sportif, using his tactical knowledge to inspire a new generation of cyclists to success. And after Team Sky came calling, Yates was the man to design the brilliant plan that saw Sky demolish the opposition in 2012, and for Bradley Wiggins to become the first cyclist from these shores to win the Tour. Straight-talking, entertaining and revelatory, It's All About the Bike is the story of a remarkable career told from the unique perspective of a man who is immersed in the history of the sport he loves.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241981Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sean Yates: It’s All About the Bike: My Autobiography Author: Sean Yates Narrator: Clive Mantle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 3 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sean Yates: It’s All About the Bike: My Autobiography Author: Sean Yates Narrator: Clive Mantle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 3 minutes Release date: September 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Before Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. Behind Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. One of only five Britons to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, Sean Yates burst onto the cycling scene as the rawest pure talent this country has ever seen. After turning professional at the age of 22, he soon became known as a die-hard domestique, putting his body on the line for his teammates. Devastatingly fast, powerful and a fearless competitor, Yates won a stage of the Tour, as well as the Vuelta a España, in 1988, and went on to don the coveted maillot jaune six years later. Having put British cycling on the map as a rider, Yates was soon in demand as a directeur sportif, using his tactical knowledge to inspire a new generation of cyclists to success. And after Team Sky came calling, Yates was the man to design the brilliant plan that saw Sky demolish the opposition in 2012, and for Bradley Wiggins to become the first cyclist from these shores to win the Tour. Straight-talking, entertaining and revelatory, It's All About the Bike is the story of a remarkable career told from the unique perspective of a man who is immersed in the history of the sport he loves.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immortal-by-duncan-hamilton--65129041https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Immortal Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 30 minutes Release date: September 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Best is considered the greatest footballer of our time. No other imposed himself so completely on to the romantic imagination. No other was so emblematic of the era during which he flourished. And no other will ever be as memorable as George Best. On the field Best's skills were sublime and almost other-worldly. Off it, he had a magnetic appeal. He was treated like a pop icon and a pin-up; a fashion-model and a sex-symbol. Every man envied him and every woman adored him. To mark the 50th anniversary of his debut for Manchester United, Duncan Hamilton examines Best's crowded life and premature death. But most importantly, Hamilton presents Best at his glorious peak - the precocious goals, the labyrinthine runs, the poise and balletic balance and the body swerves. This is George Best: footballing immortal.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242011Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Immortal Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 30 minutes Release date: September 12, 2013...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Immortal Author: Duncan Hamilton Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 30 minutes Release date: September 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Best is considered the greatest footballer of our time. No other imposed himself so completely on to the romantic imagination. No other was so emblematic of the era during which he flourished. And no other will ever be as memorable as George Best. On the field Best's skills were sublime and almost other-worldly. Off it, he had a magnetic appeal. He was treated like a pop icon and a pin-up; a fashion-model and a sex-symbol. Every man envied him and every woman adored him. To mark the 50th anniversary of his debut for Manchester United, Duncan Hamilton examines Best's crowded life and premature death. But most importantly, Hamilton presents Best at his glorious peak - the precocious goals, the labyrinthine runs, the poise and balletic balance and the body swerves. This is George Best: footballing immortal.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeless-at-harvard-finding-faith-and-friendship-on-the-streets-of-harvard-square-by-john-christopher-frame--65129107https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Homeless at Harvard: Finding Faith and Friendship on the Streets of Harvard Square Author: John Christopher Frame Narrator: Jd Cullum Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 53 minutes Release date: August 22, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Harvard Square is at the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the business district around Harvard University. It’s a place of history, culture, and some of the most momentous events of the nation. But it’s also a gathering place for some of the city’s homeless. What is life like for the homeless in Harvard Square? Do they have anything to tell people about life? And God? That’s what Harvard student John Frame discovered and shares in Homeless at Harvard. While taking his final course at Harvard, John Frame stepped outside the walls of academia and onto the streets, pursuing a different kind of education with his homeless friends. What he found—in the way of community and how people understand themselves may surprise you. In this unique book, each of these urban pioneers shares his own story, providing insider perspectives of life as homeless people see it. This heartwarming page-turner shows how John learned with, from, and about his homeless friends—who together tell an unforgettable story—helping readers’ better understand problems outside themselves and that they’re more similar to those on the streets than they may have believed.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194011Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Homeless at Harvard: Finding Faith and Friendship on the Streets of Harvard Square Author: John Christopher Frame Narrator: Jd Cullum Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194011 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Homeless at Harvard: Finding Faith and Friendship on the Streets of Harvard Square Author: John Christopher Frame Narrator: Jd Cullum Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 53 minutes Release date: August 22, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Harvard Square is at the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the business district around Harvard University. It’s a place of history, culture, and some of the most momentous events of the nation. But it’s also a gathering place for some of the city’s homeless. What is life like for the homeless in Harvard Square? Do they have anything to tell people about life? And God? That’s what Harvard student John Frame discovered and shares in Homeless at Harvard. While taking his final course at Harvard, John Frame stepped outside the walls of academia and onto the streets, pursuing a different kind of education with his homeless friends. What he found—in the way of community and how people understand themselves may surprise you. In this unique book, each of these urban pioneers shares his own story, providing insider perspectives of life as homeless people see it. This heartwarming page-turner shows how John learned with, from, and about his homeless friends—who together tell an unforgettable story—helping readers’ better understand problems outside themselves and that they’re more similar to those on the streets than they may have believed.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-walk-through-the-dark-how-my-husband-s-90-minutes-in-heaven-deepened-my-faith-for-a-lifetime-by-eva-piper-cecil-murphey--65129128https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208925 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Walk Through the Dark: How My Husband's 90 Minutes in Heaven Deepened My Faith for a Lifetime Author: Eva Piper, Cecil Murphey Narrator: Eva Piper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: August 20, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One day Eva Piper was an elementary school teacher, the mother of three, the beloved wife of a strong, protective husband. The next day she stood at the bedside of a broken man who could do nothing but moan in agony and turn his head away from her. Later she would learn that he had died and actually experienced heaven before being prayed back to life—a true miracle. Don Piper’s testimony, told in the New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven, would one day bring hope to thousands. But all that was in the future. Despite family and friends who kept vigil with her, Eva Piper found herself essentially alone. Walking in the dark. And she had always hated the dark. Though it parallels that of her husband, Eva Piper’s account is quite different from his. It takes readers not to heavenly places but through a very earthly maze of hospital corridors, insurance forms, tiring commutes from home to workplace and hospital, and lonely hours of waiting and worrying. This is the story of a woman learning, step by darkened step, to go places she never thought she could go and growing into a person she never thought she could be. Packed with hard-earned wisdom about what it means to be a caregiver, to open yourself to the care of others, and to rest in God’s provision, this bookprovides a dependable source of light to help you walk through the dark.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208925Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208925 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Walk Through the Dark: How My Husband's 90 Minutes in Heaven Deepened My Faith for a Lifetime Author: Eva Piper, Cecil Murphey Narrator: Eva Piper...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208925 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Walk Through the Dark: How My Husband's 90 Minutes in Heaven Deepened My Faith for a Lifetime Author: Eva Piper, Cecil Murphey Narrator: Eva Piper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: August 20, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One day Eva Piper was an elementary school teacher, the mother of three, the beloved wife of a strong, protective husband. The next day she stood at the bedside of a broken man who could do nothing but moan in agony and turn his head away from her. Later she would learn that he had died and actually experienced heaven before being prayed back to life—a true miracle. Don Piper’s testimony, told in the New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven, would one day bring hope to thousands. But all that was in the future. Despite family and friends who kept vigil with her, Eva Piper found herself essentially alone. Walking in the dark. And she had always hated the dark. Though it parallels that of her husband, Eva Piper’s account is quite different from his. It takes readers not to heavenly places but through a very earthly maze of hospital corridors, insurance forms, tiring commutes from home to workplace and hospital, and lonely hours of waiting and worrying. This is the story of a woman learning, step by darkened step, to go places she never thought she could go and growing into a person she never thought she could be. Packed with hard-earned wisdom about what it means to be a caregiver, to open yourself to the care of others, and to rest in God’s provision, this bookprovides a dependable source of light to help you walk through the dark.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-griffin-iii-athlete-leader-believer-by-ted-kluck--65129120https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Robert Griffin III: Athlete, Leader, Believer Author: Ted Kluck Narrator: Maurice England Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 52 minutes Release date: August 13, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Robert Griffin III exploded onto the NFL scene with a style and flair anything but typical. With a Heisman Trophy on his mantel, RG3 entered professional football in 2012 under a spotlight that glowed beyond his own team, the Washington Redskins. Could the Baylor graduate electrify the NFL as he had the college game? Could he return a fabled franchise to the realm of elite Super Bowl contenders? Author Ted Kluck deepens the reader’s connection to a man who became the face of a revered NFL franchise before his twenty-third birthday. One player fueled by infectious enthusiasm for his craft. One man whose authenticity somehow seems to match his otherworldly skills on the gridiron. RG3’s focus on victory stood second only to the wisdom of his father: “Remember faith first.”  Kluck follows RG3’s career from the very beginning. In addition, he dives into RG3’s relationships with and comparisons to players such as Tim Tebow, Michael Vick, Marcus Lattimore, Kyle Shanahan, Randall Cunningham, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and more.  Robert Griffin III’s story surpasses standings and statistics. Succeeding as a professional athlete is a challenge of the first order. Thriving as a cross-cultural phenomenon is the foundation of legends.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210574Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Robert Griffin III: Athlete, Leader, Believer Author: Ted Kluck Narrator: Maurice England Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 52 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Robert Griffin III: Athlete, Leader, Believer Author: Ted Kluck Narrator: Maurice England Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 52 minutes Release date: August 13, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Robert Griffin III exploded onto the NFL scene with a style and flair anything but typical. With a Heisman Trophy on his mantel, RG3 entered professional football in 2012 under a spotlight that glowed beyond his own team, the Washington Redskins. Could the Baylor graduate electrify the NFL as he had the college game? Could he return a fabled franchise to the realm of elite Super Bowl contenders? Author Ted Kluck deepens the reader’s connection to a man who became the face of a revered NFL franchise before his twenty-third birthday. One player fueled by infectious enthusiasm for his craft. One man whose authenticity somehow seems to match his otherworldly skills on the gridiron. RG3’s focus on victory stood second only to the wisdom of his father: “Remember faith first.”  Kluck follows RG3’s career from the very beginning. In addition, he dives into RG3’s relationships with and comparisons to players such as Tim Tebow, Michael Vick, Marcus Lattimore, Kyle Shanahan, Randall Cunningham, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and more.  Robert Griffin III’s story surpasses standings and statistics. Succeeding as a professional athlete is a challenge of the first order. Thriving as a cross-cultural phenomenon is the foundation of legends.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-outsider-my-autobiography-by-jimmy-connors--65129059https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242044 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: My Autobiography Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Jimmy Connors took the tennis world by storm like no player in the history of the game. A shaggy-haired working-class kid from the wrong side of the tracks, he was prepared to battle for every point, to shout and scream until he was heard, and he didn't care whom he upset in doing so. He was brash, he was a brat. He was a crowd-pleaser, a revolutionary. And he won more tournaments - an astonishing 109 - than any other man in history, including eight Grand Slam singles titles. Only now is Connors ready to set the record straight on what really happened on and off the court. The rivalry with John McEnroe, that frequently threatened to turn violent, with Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl. His romance with Chris Evert, which made them the sweethearts of the sport. The escapades with his partner in crime, Ilie Nastase. The deep roots of the fierce determination that made him the best player on the planet. This is no genteel memoir of a pillar of the tennis establishment. Unflinching, hard-hitting, humorous and passionate, this is the story of a legend - the one and only Jimmy Connors.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242044Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242044 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: My Autobiography Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 23,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242044 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: My Autobiography Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Jimmy Connors took the tennis world by storm like no player in the history of the game. A shaggy-haired working-class kid from the wrong side of the tracks, he was prepared to battle for every point, to shout and scream until he was heard, and he didn't care whom he upset in doing so. He was brash, he was a brat. He was a crowd-pleaser, a revolutionary. And he won more tournaments - an astonishing 109 - than any other man in history, including eight Grand Slam singles titles. Only now is Connors ready to set the record straight on what really happened on and off the court. The rivalry with John McEnroe, that frequently threatened to turn violent, with Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl. His romance with Chris Evert, which made them the sweethearts of the sport. The escapades with his partner in crime, Ilie Nastase. The deep roots of the fierce determination that made him the best player on the planet. This is no genteel memoir of a pillar of the tennis establishment. Unflinching, hard-hitting, humorous and passionate, this is the story of a legend - the one and only Jimmy Connors.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eleven-rings-the-soul-of-success-by-hugh-delehanty-phil-jackson--65129121https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195133 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success Author: Hugh Delehanty, Phil Jackson Narrator: Matt Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 29 minutes Release date: May 21, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 67 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 12 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he:    • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s    • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title    • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync    • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves    • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195133Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195133 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success Author: Hugh Delehanty, Phil Jackson Narrator: Matt Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 29 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195133 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success Author: Hugh Delehanty, Phil Jackson Narrator: Matt Walton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 29 minutes Release date: May 21, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 67 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 12 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he:    • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s    • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title    • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync    • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves    • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mickey-and-willie-mantle-and-mays-the-parallel-lives-of-baseball-s-golden-age-by-allen-barra--65129151https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177341 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, The Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age Author: Allen Barra Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 23 minutes Release date: May 14, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Allen Barra is a contributing editor of American Heritage magazine and a widely acclaimed sportswriter. In Mickey and Willie, Barra reveals the surprising commonalities of two of the most heralded baseball players of the 20th century. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays had vastly different backgrounds. But when it came to baseball, they possessed surprisingly similar athletic abilities, played the same position, and shared a close friendship unknown to many.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177341Tue, 14 May 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177341 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, The Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age Author: Allen Barra Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177341 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, The Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age Author: Allen Barra Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 23 minutes Release date: May 14, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Allen Barra is a contributing editor of American Heritage magazine and a widely acclaimed sportswriter. In Mickey and Willie, Barra reveals the surprising commonalities of two of the most heralded baseball players of the 20th century. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays had vastly different backgrounds. But when it came to baseball, they possessed surprisingly similar athletic abilities, played the same position, and shared a close friendship unknown to many.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-outsider-a-memoir-by-jimmy-connors--65129123https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: A Memoir Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 14, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors. Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication to his craft that won him the public’s adoration. He capped off one of the most remarkable runs in tennis history at the age of 39 when he reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Open, competing against players half his age. More than just the story of a tennis champion, The Outsider is the uncensored account of Connors' life, from his complicated relationship with his formidable mother and his storybook romance with tennis legend Chris Evert, to his battles with gambling and fidelity that threatened to derail his career and his long-lasting marriage to Playboy playmate Patti McGuire.   When he retired from tennis twenty years ago, Connors all but disappeared from public view. In The Outsider, he is back at the top of his game, and as feisty, outspoken, and defiant as ever. This autobiography includes original color photographs from the author.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175997Tue, 14 May 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: A Memoir Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 14, 2013...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Outsider: A Memoir Author: Jimmy Connors Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 14, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors. Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication to his craft that won him the public’s adoration. He capped off one of the most remarkable runs in tennis history at the age of 39 when he reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Open, competing against players half his age. More than just the story of a tennis champion, The Outsider is the uncensored account of Connors' life, from his complicated relationship with his formidable mother and his storybook romance with tennis legend Chris Evert, to his battles with gambling and fidelity that threatened to derail his career and his long-lasting marriage to Playboy playmate Patti McGuire.   When he retired from tennis twenty years ago, Connors all but disappeared from public view. In The Outsider, he is back at the top of his game, and as feisty, outspoken, and defiant as ever. This autobiography includes original color photographs from the author.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-everest-seven-powerful-steps-to-the-top-of-the-world-by-dr-tim-warren--65129119https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175506 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of the World Author: Dr. Tim Warren Narrator: Dr. Tim Warren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 47 minutes Release date: May 1, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: After a devastating failed attempt to climb Mt. Everest in 2007 and a brief period of mourning, Dr. Tim Warren became focused on learning the lessons that had been revealed to him while hiking alone for three days down the Khumbu Valley of Nepal to heal his damaged lung tissue in the luxury of oxygen-rich lower altitude. He felt an overpowering desire to return to the mountain the next year and experienced a clear vision of himself at the summit and arriving safely back in base camp. After testing those lessons over the next year and a half, and within an inch of his life, he achieved this goal. Equally importantly, he realized that the lessons learned on the 'Big E' were universal to people seeking to overcome difficulties in life or simply to edge a little closer to their full potential. Lessons From Everest describes seven lessons, each a stepping stone to greater understanding and awareness of the reader's inner journey to their own Everest with a healthy dose of seat-of-your-pants adventure.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175506Wed, 01 May 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175506 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of the World Author: Dr. Tim Warren Narrator: Dr. Tim Warren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/175506 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of the World Author: Dr. Tim Warren Narrator: Dr. Tim Warren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 47 minutes Release date: May 1, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: After a devastating failed attempt to climb Mt. Everest in 2007 and a brief period of mourning, Dr. Tim Warren became focused on learning the lessons that had been revealed to him while hiking alone for three days down the Khumbu Valley of Nepal to heal his damaged lung tissue in the luxury of oxygen-rich lower altitude. He felt an overpowering desire to return to the mountain the next year and experienced a clear vision of himself at the summit and arriving safely back in base camp. After testing those lessons over the next year and a half, and within an inch of his life, he achieved this goal. Equally importantly, he realized that the lessons learned on the 'Big E' were universal to people seeking to overcome difficulties in life or simply to edge a little closer to their full potential. Lessons From Everest describes seven lessons, each a stepping stone to greater understanding and awareness of the reader's inner journey to their own Everest with a healthy dose of seat-of-your-pants adventure.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-of-the-fight-by-georges-st-pierre--65129125https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/173847 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Way of the Fight Author: Georges St-Pierre Narrator: Eric Stone Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 19 minutes Release date: April 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 2.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: There’s more to winning battles than fists and feet For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism—it’s a sense of purpose. From his beginnings as a small, mercilessly bullied child first discovering karate to his years as a struggling garbage collector who spent all his free time in the gym, his hard-fought rise in the sport of mixed martial arts, and his long, painful recovery from a career-threatening injury, Georges never lost sight of his ambition to become the greatest martial artist of all time. In The Way of the Fight, Georges for the first time reveals what propelled him not only to become a champion but to embrace obstacles as opportunities to build character. Georges’s story is interwoven with fascinating insights from those who know him best: his mother, who tells of his drive to master new skills, even as a child. His mentor Kristof Midoux, who describes a young fighter with an extraordinary sense of discipline. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher John Danaher, who witnessed the development of an indomitable work ethic. His coach Firas Zahabi, who worked alongside the champion through a potentially career-ending injury. And his longtime friend, training partner and manager, Rodolphe Beaulieu, who may understand this intensely focused athlete more than anyone. The Way of the Fight is an inspirational look into the mindset of a master. To Georges, all life is competition, and there’s no more perfect metaphor for competition than the life of a fighter. He explains the value of discipline, risk and even fear, with the wisdom of one who knows that nothing is assured—his next fight could always be his last. Drawing inspiration from fighting legends, Eastern philosophy and a trusted inner circle, The Way of the Fight is a powerful, life-changing guide to living with purpose and finding the way to accomplish your loftiest goals.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/173847Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/173847 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Way of the Fight Author: Georges St-Pierre Narrator: Eric Stone Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 19 minutes Release date: April 23,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/173847 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Way of the Fight Author: Georges St-Pierre Narrator: Eric Stone Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 19 minutes Release date: April 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 2.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: There’s more to winning battles than fists and feet For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism—it’s a sense of purpose. From his beginnings as a small, mercilessly bullied child first discovering karate to his years as a struggling garbage collector who spent all his free time in the gym, his hard-fought rise in the sport of mixed martial arts, and his long, painful recovery from a career-threatening injury, Georges never lost sight of his ambition to become the greatest martial artist of all time. In The Way of the Fight, Georges for the first time reveals what propelled him not only to become a champion but to embrace obstacles as opportunities to build character. Georges’s story is interwoven with fascinating insights from those who know him best: his mother, who tells of his drive to master new skills, even as a child. His mentor Kristof Midoux, who describes a young fighter with an extraordinary sense of discipline. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher John Danaher, who witnessed the development of an indomitable work ethic. His coach Firas Zahabi, who worked alongside the champion through a potentially career-ending injury. And his longtime friend, training partner and manager, Rodolphe Beaulieu, who may understand this intensely focused athlete more than anyone. The Way of the Fight is an inspirational look into the mindset of a master. To Georges, all life is competition, and there’s no more perfect metaphor for competition than the life of a fighter. He explains the value of discipline, risk and even fear, with the wisdom of one who knows that nothing is assured—his next fight could always be his last. Drawing inspiration from fighting legends, Eastern philosophy and a trusted inner circle, The Way of the Fight is a powerful, life-changing guide to living with purpose and finding the way to accomplish your loftiest goals.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sum-it-up-a-thousand-and-ninety-eight-victories-a-couple-of-irrelevant-losses-and-a-life-in-perspective-by-pat-head-summitt-sally-jenkin--65129165https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/167470 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective Author: Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins Narrator: Sally Jenkins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 28 minutes Release date: March 5, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.93 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Pat Summitt was only 21 when she became head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. For 38 years, she broke records, winning more games than any NCAA team in basketball history. She coached an undefeated season, co-captained the first women's Olympic team, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and was named Sports Illustrated 'Sportswoman of the Year'. She owed her coaching success to her personal struggles and triumphs. She learned to be tough from her strict, demanding father. Motherhood taught her to balance that rigidity with communication and kindness. She was a role model for the many women she coached; 74 of her players have become coaches. Pat's life took a shocking turn in 2011, when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible brain condition that affects 5 million Americans. Despite her devastating diagnosis, she led the Vols to win their sixteenth SEC championship in March 2012. Pat continued to be a fighter, facing this new challenge the way she faced every other--with hard work, perseverance, and a sense of humor.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/167470Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/167470 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective Author: Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/167470 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective Author: Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins Narrator: Sally Jenkins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 28 minutes Release date: March 5, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.93 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Pat Summitt was only 21 when she became head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. For 38 years, she broke records, winning more games than any NCAA team in basketball history. She coached an undefeated season, co-captained the first women's Olympic team, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and was named Sports Illustrated 'Sportswoman of the Year'. She owed her coaching success to her personal struggles and triumphs. She learned to be tough from her strict, demanding father. Motherhood taught her to balance that rigidity with communication and kindness. She was a role model for the many women she coached; 74 of her players have become coaches. Pat's life took a shocking turn in 2011, when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible brain condition that affects 5 million Americans. Despite her devastating diagnosis, she led the Vols to win their sixteenth SEC championship in March 2012. Pat continued to be a fighter, facing this new challenge the way she faced every other--with hard work, perseverance, and a sense of humor.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-moosewood-finding-god-what-happened-when-a-tv-newsman-abandoned-his-career-for-life-on-an-island-by-jack-perkins--65129129https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159378 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finding Moosewood, Finding God: What Happened When a TV Newsman Abandoned His Career for Life on an Island Author: Jack Perkins Narrator: Jack Perkins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 5, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For twenty-five years, millions of Americans watched Jack Perkins on NBC News as a correspondent, commentator, and anchorman. People were familiar with his face, his bearing, and his rich, reassuring bass.   Yet at the age of fifty-two and at the height of his career, Jack Perkins disappeared from the public eye and moved with his wife, Mary Jo, to a bare-necessities cabin on an uninhabited island off the coast ofMaine. This isolated home they came to call Moosewood was the setting for Jack and Mary Jo’s spiritual awakening.   In the busy years of Jack’s career inLos Angeleshe hadn’t felt the need for God. In their new, quiet, and difficult life, though, he began to rethink everything he thought he knew. For thirteen years they endured (and learned to enjoy) snowbound winters, shuttling supplies from the mainland, testing themselves and their marriage, and discovering the rewards of a close-to-nature life, acknowledging that the hand guiding their blessed new lives was the hand of a gracious God who knew them long before they acknowledged him.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159378Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159378 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finding Moosewood, Finding God: What Happened When a TV Newsman Abandoned His Career for Life on an Island Author: Jack Perkins Narrator: Jack Perkins...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159378 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finding Moosewood, Finding God: What Happened When a TV Newsman Abandoned His Career for Life on an Island Author: Jack Perkins Narrator: Jack Perkins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 5, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For twenty-five years, millions of Americans watched Jack Perkins on NBC News as a correspondent, commentator, and anchorman. People were familiar with his face, his bearing, and his rich, reassuring bass.   Yet at the age of fifty-two and at the height of his career, Jack Perkins disappeared from the public eye and moved with his wife, Mary Jo, to a bare-necessities cabin on an uninhabited island off the coast ofMaine. This isolated home they came to call Moosewood was the setting for Jack and Mary Jo’s spiritual awakening.   In the busy years of Jack’s career inLos Angeleshe hadn’t felt the need for God. In their new, quiet, and difficult life, though, he began to rethink everything he thought he knew. For thirteen years they endured (and learned to enjoy) snowbound winters, shuttling supplies from the mainland, testing themselves and their marriage, and discovering the rewards of a close-to-nature life, acknowledging that the hand guiding their blessed new lives was the hand of a gracious God who knew them long before they acknowledged him.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameron-diaz-by-anne-hill--65129051https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242354 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cameron Diaz Author: Anne Hill Narrator: Carine Montbertrand Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 0 minutes Release date: February 15, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This biography, from the Chelsea House Galaxy of Superstars series, traces the rise to fame of one of today's most popular movie stars.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242354Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242354 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cameron Diaz Author: Anne Hill Narrator: Carine Montbertrand Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 0 minutes Release date: February 15, 2013...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242354 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cameron Diaz Author: Anne Hill Narrator: Carine Montbertrand Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 0 minutes Release date: February 15, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This biography, from the Chelsea House Galaxy of Superstars series, traces the rise to fame of one of today's most popular movie stars.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-shot-by-mike-piazza--65129155https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/166989 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Long Shot Author: Mike Piazza Narrator: Mike Piazza, Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 48 minutes Release date: February 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this New York Times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career—from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements. In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top. Piazza was drafted in the sixty-second round of the 1988 MLB draft, a courtesy pick because of a family connection to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda. No one expected Mike Piazza to play in the major leagues except Mike and his dad—not even the Dodgers. But with talent, determination, and a formidable work ethic, long shot Piazza learned the demanding position of catcher and not only made it to the majors, he became one of the great players in the history of the game. With resolute honesty Piazza addresses the issues that swirled about him during his career: the rumor that he was gay, the infamous bat-throwing incident with Roger Clemens, and the accusations of steroid use that plagued nearly every power hitter of his era. But above all, Long Shot is the story of a superstar who rose to the top through his talent and his deep drive to succeed.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/166989Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/166989 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Long Shot Author: Mike Piazza Narrator: Mike Piazza, Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 48 minutes Release date: February 12,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/166989 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Long Shot Author: Mike Piazza Narrator: Mike Piazza, Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 48 minutes Release date: February 12, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this New York Times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career—from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements. In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top. Piazza was drafted in the sixty-second round of the 1988 MLB draft, a courtesy pick because of a family connection to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda. No one expected Mike Piazza to play in the major leagues except Mike and his dad—not even the Dodgers. But with talent, determination, and a formidable work ethic, long shot Piazza learned the demanding position of catcher and not only made it to the majors, he became one of the great players in the history of the game. With resolute honesty Piazza addresses the issues that swirled about him during his career: the rumor that he was gay, the infamous bat-throwing incident with Roger Clemens, and the accusations of steroid use that plagued nearly every power hitter of his era. But above all, Long Shot is the story of a superstar who rose to the top through his talent and his deep drive to succeed.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-road-back-home-a-northern-childhood-by-sid-waddell--65129049https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Road Back Home: A Northern Childhood Author: Sid Waddell Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 1 minute Release date: February 7, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I had not lived in the former pit village of Lynemouth since 1961 but the winding road north from Newcastle will always be the same nostalgic highway, each twist charged with vivid memories and powerful emotions...' So begins a story full of wonderful humour, emotional candour and hardy tales of tough times - a quietly epic family saga set amid the pit villages of the North East . It stretches from the 1920s, before Sid's parents had even met, to the final closing of the mine and his mother's death in 1999. Sid paints a picture of a colourful, tight knit community full of good times and hard work, god-fearing women and hard-drinking men. Always dominating the skyline is Auld Betty, the pit head that took the men away each day and, with a prayer, brought them back each evening. Amongst the unforgettable cast of his extended family and friends, we follow the Waddells' attempts to stay afloat and provide a better future and possible escape for youngsters like Sid.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242231Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Road Back Home: A Northern Childhood Author: Sid Waddell Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 1 minute Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Road Back Home: A Northern Childhood Author: Sid Waddell Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 1 minute Release date: February 7, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I had not lived in the former pit village of Lynemouth since 1961 but the winding road north from Newcastle will always be the same nostalgic highway, each twist charged with vivid memories and powerful emotions...' So begins a story full of wonderful humour, emotional candour and hardy tales of tough times - a quietly epic family saga set amid the pit villages of the North East . It stretches from the 1920s, before Sid's parents had even met, to the final closing of the mine and his mother's death in 1999. Sid paints a picture of a colourful, tight knit community full of good times and hard work, god-fearing women and hard-drinking men. Always dominating the skyline is Auld Betty, the pit head that took the men away each day and, with a prayer, brought them back each evening. Amongst the unforgettable cast of his extended family and friends, we follow the Waddells' attempts to stay afloat and provide a better future and possible escape for youngsters like Sid.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manchester-s-finest-how-the-munich-air-disaster-broke-the-heart-of-a-great-city-by-david-hall--65129040https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242217 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Manchester's Finest: How the Munich air disaster broke the heart of a great city Author: David Hall Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 51 minutes Release date: February 7, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On 6 February 1958, British European Airways flight 609 crashed in a blizzard on its third attempt to take off from an icy runaway in Munich. On board were the Manchester United football team as well as a number of journalists and other passengers. News of the disaster sent shockwaves around the world. For people who lived in Manchester at the time and for football fans throughout Britain it was one of those moments when everybody remembers exactly where they were and how they heard the terrible news. Manchester United, nicknamed the Busby Babes after their manager, Matt Busby, who had created the world-beating side, were the leading team of the day. Seven of their players were killed instantly in the crash. Three weeks later Duncan Edwards, one of the most promising players ever to come out of England, lost his battle for life. Two other players, Jackie Blanchflower and Johnny Berry, were so severely injured that they were never able to play again. Manchester's Finest tells of this terrible air crash, but it is also the story of the immediate aftermath of the disaster and the effect on the city of Manchester. It paints a vivid picture of Manchester at that time, from February 1958 to the end of the season in May when a patched-up team, carried along on a great wave of emotion, reached the FA Cup Final. It is about the fans, the people of Manchester and about the place of a football team in the heart of a city.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242217Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242217 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Manchester's Finest: How the Munich air disaster broke the heart of a great city Author: David Hall Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242217 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Manchester's Finest: How the Munich air disaster broke the heart of a great city Author: David Hall Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 51 minutes Release date: February 7, 2013 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On 6 February 1958, British European Airways flight 609 crashed in a blizzard on its third attempt to take off from an icy runaway in Munich. On board were the Manchester United football team as well as a number of journalists and other passengers. News of the disaster sent shockwaves around the world. For people who lived in Manchester at the time and for football fans throughout Britain it was one of those moments when everybody remembers exactly where they were and how they heard the terrible news. Manchester United, nicknamed the Busby Babes after their manager, Matt Busby, who had created the world-beating side, were the leading team of the day. Seven of their players were killed instantly in the crash. Three weeks later Duncan Edwards, one of the most promising players ever to come out of England, lost his battle for life. Two other players, Jackie Blanchflower and Johnny Berry, were so severely injured that they were never able to play again. Manchester's Finest tells of this terrible air crash, but it is also the story of the immediate aftermath of the disaster and the effect on the city of Manchester. It paints a vivid picture of Manchester at that time, from February 1958 to the end of the season in May when a patched-up team, carried along on a great wave of emotion, reached the FA Cup Final. It is about the fans, the people of Manchester and about the place of a football team in the heart of a city.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/francona-the-red-sox-years-by-terry-francona-dan-shaughnessy--65129097https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177664 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Francona: The Red Sox Years Author: Terry Francona, Dan Shaughnessy Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 6 minutes Release date: January 22, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From famed baseball manager Terry Francona, a lively, unvarnished narrative of his tenure with the storied Boston Red Sox From 2004 to 2011, Terry 'Tito' Francona managed the Boston Red Sox, the most talked about, scrutinized team in all of sports. In Francona the legendary manager opens up for the first time about his eight years there, as they went from cursed franchise to one of the most successful and profitable in baseball history. He takes readers inside the rarefied world of a 21st-century clubhouse, from 2004 when they won their first championship in 86 years, through another win in 2007, to the controversial September collapse just four years later. He recounts the tightrope walk of managing personalities like Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez, working with Theo Epstein and his statistics-driven executives, balancing their data with the emotions of a 25-man roster, and meeting the expectations of three owners with often wildly differing opinions. Along the way listeners are treated with back-slapping, never-before-told stories about their favorite players, moments, losses, and wins. Those eight years were a wild, unforgettable ride, and now the fascinating full story can be told in an audiobook that examines like no other the art of managing in today's game.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177664Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177664 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Francona: The Red Sox Years Author: Terry Francona, Dan Shaughnessy Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 6 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177664 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Francona: The Red Sox Years Author: Terry Francona, Dan Shaughnessy Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 6 minutes Release date: January 22, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From famed baseball manager Terry Francona, a lively, unvarnished narrative of his tenure with the storied Boston Red Sox From 2004 to 2011, Terry 'Tito' Francona managed the Boston Red Sox, the most talked about, scrutinized team in all of sports. In Francona the legendary manager opens up for the first time about his eight years there, as they went from cursed franchise to one of the most successful and profitable in baseball history. He takes readers inside the rarefied world of a 21st-century clubhouse, from 2004 when they won their first championship in 86 years, through another win in 2007, to the controversial September collapse just four years later. He recounts the tightrope walk of managing personalities like Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez, working with Theo Epstein and his statistics-driven executives, balancing their data with the emotions of a 25-man roster, and meeting the expectations of three owners with often wildly differing opinions. Along the way listeners are treated with back-slapping, never-before-told stories about their favorite players, moments, losses, and wins. Those eight years were a wild, unforgettable ride, and now the fascinating full story can be told in an audiobook that examines like no other the art of managing in today's game.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-surtees-motorcycle-maestro-by-mick-walker--65129081https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210349 to listen full audiobooks. Title: John Surtees Motorcycle Maestro Author: Mick Walker Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 46 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Mick Walker leading authority on all forms of motorcycle sport examines the long career of the quickest and most determined competitors of all time in this enthralling biography. In the late 1950's John Surtees was the dominant rider in toplevel British and European motorcycle racing. A precocious talent, he began riding competitively on Vincents in the early 1950's, then REGs and NSUs and Nortons. He swiftly established himself as one of the quickest and most determined competitors. He confirmed his outstanding qualities as a rider when he won his first 500cc title for MV Agusta in 1956, and this triumph was followed by six more titles, three at 350cc and three at 500cc. From 1958 to 1960, he won by a huge margin. In this fully illustrated and indepth new study, Mick Walker reassesses Surtees' remarkable record and explores the background to his achievement. He recalls Surtee's early introduction to the sport, his rapid development as a rider and his years of dominance. The technical side of Surtees' career the bikes he rode and his considerable skills as a mechanic and engineer is covered in detail. The book gives a fascinating insight into the intense motivation that often gave Surtees the edge over his rivals and laid the foundation for the success that followed. As a rider Surtees was not only exceptionally fast, safe and consistent, but he was also technically adept and innovative. His race preparation was meticulous and singleminded, and this professional attitude to the sport marked him out from his contemporaries.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210349Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210349 to listen full audiobooks. Title: John Surtees Motorcycle Maestro Author: Mick Walker Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 46 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210349 to listen full audiobooks. Title: John Surtees Motorcycle Maestro Author: Mick Walker Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 46 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Mick Walker leading authority on all forms of motorcycle sport examines the long career of the quickest and most determined competitors of all time in this enthralling biography. In the late 1950's John Surtees was the dominant rider in toplevel British and European motorcycle racing. A precocious talent, he began riding competitively on Vincents in the early 1950's, then REGs and NSUs and Nortons. He swiftly established himself as one of the quickest and most determined competitors. He confirmed his outstanding qualities as a rider when he won his first 500cc title for MV Agusta in 1956, and this triumph was followed by six more titles, three at 350cc and three at 500cc. From 1958 to 1960, he won by a huge margin. In this fully illustrated and indepth new study, Mick Walker reassesses Surtees' remarkable record and explores the background to his achievement. He recalls Surtee's early introduction to the sport, his rapid development as a rider and his years of dominance. The technical side of Surtees' career the bikes he rode and his considerable skills as a mechanic and engineer is covered in detail. The book gives a fascinating insight into the intense motivation that often gave Surtees the edge over his rivals and laid the foundation for the success that followed. As a rider Surtees was not only exceptionally fast, safe and consistent, but he was also technically adept and innovative. His race preparation was meticulous and singleminded, and this professional attitude to the sport marked him out from his contemporaries.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bradley-wiggins-my-time-an-autobiography-by-bradley-wiggins--65129046https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242294 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins - My Time: An Autobiography Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 51 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British man ever to win the Tour de France. In an instant 'Wiggo' became a national hero. Ten days later, having swapped his yellow jersey for the colours of Team GB, he won Olympic gold in the time trial, adding to his previous six medals to become the nation's most decorated Olympian of all time. Outspoken, honest, intelligent and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people’s champion. In My Time he tells the story of the remarkable journey that led to him winning the world’s toughest race. He opens up about his life on and off the bike, about the personal anguish that has driven him on and what it’s like behind the scenes at Team Sky: the brutal training regimes, the sacrifices and his views on his teammates and rivals. He talks too about his anger at the spectre of doping that pursues his sport, how he dealt with the rush of taking Olympic gold and above all what it takes to be the greatest.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242294Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242294 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins - My Time: An Autobiography Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 51 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242294 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bradley Wiggins - My Time: An Autobiography Author: Bradley Wiggins Narrator: Tom Watt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 51 minutes Release date: November 8, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British man ever to win the Tour de France. In an instant 'Wiggo' became a national hero. Ten days later, having swapped his yellow jersey for the colours of Team GB, he won Olympic gold in the time trial, adding to his previous six medals to become the nation's most decorated Olympian of all time. Outspoken, honest, intelligent and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people’s champion. In My Time he tells the story of the remarkable journey that led to him winning the world’s toughest race. He opens up about his life on and off the bike, about the personal anguish that has driven him on and what it’s like behind the scenes at Team Sky: the brutal training regimes, the sacrifices and his views on his teammates and rivals. He talks too about his anger at the spectre of doping that pursues his sport, how he dealt with the rush of taking Olympic gold and above all what it takes to be the greatest.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-queen-of-katwe-a-story-of-life-chess-and-one-extraordinary-girl-by-tim-crothers--65129162https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl Author: Tim Crothers Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 9, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.71 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo, directed by Mira Nair. The “astonishing” (The New York Times Book Review) and “inspirational” (Shelf Awareness) true story of Phiona Mutesi—a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Uganda. One day in 2005 while searching for food, nine-year-old Ugandan Phiona Mutesi followed her brother to a dusty veranda where she met Robert Katende. Katende, a war refugee turned missionary, had an improbable dream: to empower kids in the Katwe slum through chess—a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. Laying a chess­board in the dirt, Robert began to teach. At first children came for a free bowl of porridge, but many grew to love the game that—like their daily lives—requires persevering against great obstacles. Of these kids, one girl stood out as an immense talent: Phiona. By the age of eleven Phiona was her country’s junior champion, and at fifteen, the national champion. Now a Woman Candidate Master—the first female titled player in her country’s history—Phiona dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, the most elite level in chess. But to reach that goal, she must grapple with everyday life in one of the world’s most unstable countries. The Queen of Katwe is a “remarkable” (NPR) and “riveting” (New York Post) book that shows how “Phiona’s story transcends the limitations of the chessboard” (Robert Hess, US Grandmaster).]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146358Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl Author: Tim Crothers Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl Author: Tim Crothers Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 9, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.71 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Now a major motion picture starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo, directed by Mira Nair. The “astonishing” (The New York Times Book Review) and “inspirational” (Shelf Awareness) true story of Phiona Mutesi—a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Uganda. One day in 2005 while searching for food, nine-year-old Ugandan Phiona Mutesi followed her brother to a dusty veranda where she met Robert Katende. Katende, a war refugee turned missionary, had an improbable dream: to empower kids in the Katwe slum through chess—a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. Laying a chess­board in the dirt, Robert began to teach. At first children came for a free bowl of porridge, but many grew to love the game that—like their daily lives—requires persevering against great obstacles. Of these kids, one girl stood out as an immense talent: Phiona. By the age of eleven Phiona was her country’s junior champion, and at fifteen, the national champion. Now a Woman Candidate Master—the first female titled player in her country’s history—Phiona dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, the most elite level in chess. But to reach that goal, she must grapple with everyday life in one of the world’s most unstable countries. The Queen of Katwe is a “remarkable” (NPR) and “riveting” (New York Post) book that shows how “Phiona’s story transcends the limitations of the chessboard” (Robert Hess, US Grandmaster).]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/total-recall-my-unbelievably-true-life-story-by-arnold-schwarzenegger--65129160https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger Narrator: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stephen Lang Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 23 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 1, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.58 of Total 95 Ratings of Narrator: 4.68 of Total 34 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial, and truly unique life. The greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. He was born in a year of famine, in a small Austrian town, the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of twenty-one, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr. Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping, and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. Within twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star, the husband of Maria Shriver, and an emerging Republican leader who was part of the Kennedy family. Thirty-six years after coming to America, the man once known by fellow body­builders as the Austrian Oak was elected governor of California, the seventh largest economy in the world. He led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters, and political turmoil, working across party lines for a better environment, election reforms, and bipartisan solutions. With Maria Shriver, he raised four fantastic children. In the wake of a scandal he brought upon himself, he tried to keep his family together. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146981Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger Narrator: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stephen Lang Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146981 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger Narrator: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stephen Lang Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 23 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 1, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.58 of Total 95 Ratings of Narrator: 4.68 of Total 34 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial, and truly unique life. The greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. He was born in a year of famine, in a small Austrian town, the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of twenty-one, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr. Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping, and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. Within twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star, the husband of Maria Shriver, and an emerging Republican leader who was part of the Kennedy family. Thirty-six years after coming to America, the man once known by fellow body­builders as the Austrian Oak was elected governor of California, the seventh largest economy in the world. He led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters, and political turmoil, working across party lines for a better environment, election reforms, and bipartisan solutions. With Maria Shriver, he raised four fantastic children. In the wake of a scandal he brought upon himself, he tried to keep his family together. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-last-strike-by-tony-la-russa--65129164https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143117 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One Last Strike Author: Tony La Russa Narrator: Tony La Russa, Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 31 minutes Release date: September 25, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One Last Strike by legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is a thrilling sports comeback story. La Russa, the winner of four Manager of the Year awards—who led his teams to six Pennant wins and three World Series crowns—chronicles one of the most exciting end-of-season runs in baseball history, revealing with fascinating behind-the-scenes details how, under his expert management, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious in the 2011 World Series despite countless injuries, mishaps, and roadblocks along the way. Talking candidly about the remarkable season—and his All-Star players like Albert Pujols and David Freese—the recently retired La Russa celebrates his fifty years in baseball, his team’s amazing recovery from 10 ½ games back, and one final, unforgettable championship in a book that no true baseball fan will want to miss.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143117Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143117 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One Last Strike Author: Tony La Russa Narrator: Tony La Russa, Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 31 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143117 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One Last Strike Author: Tony La Russa Narrator: Tony La Russa, Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 31 minutes Release date: September 25, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One Last Strike by legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is a thrilling sports comeback story. La Russa, the winner of four Manager of the Year awards—who led his teams to six Pennant wins and three World Series crowns—chronicles one of the most exciting end-of-season runs in baseball history, revealing with fascinating behind-the-scenes details how, under his expert management, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious in the 2011 World Series despite countless injuries, mishaps, and roadblocks along the way. Talking candidly about the remarkable season—and his All-Star players like Albert Pujols and David Freese—the recently retired La Russa celebrates his fifty years in baseball, his team’s amazing recovery from 10 ½ games back, and one final, unforgettable championship in a book that no true baseball fan will want to miss.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-animals-and-other-family-by-clare-balding--65129148https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Animals and Other Family Author: Clare Balding Narrator: Clare Balding Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 13, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Animals and Other Family, Clare Balding's wildly funny and deeply moving childhood memoir, read brilliantly by the author herself 'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and I suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was ten I had discovered the pain of unbearable loss. I had felt joy and jealousy. Most important of all, I knew how to love and how to let myself be loved. All these things I learnt through animals. Horses and dogs were my family and my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine' Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. As her father is a champion trainer, she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses, mares, foals and ponies, as well as an ever-present pack of boxers and lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef and take breakfast with the Queen. She and her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices, they had to learn life's toughest lessons through the animals, and through their adventures in the stables and the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie and the frisky Hattie, each horse and each dog had their own character and their own special part to play. The running family joke was that 'women ain't people'. Clare had to prove them wrong, to make her voice heard - but first she had to make sure she had something to say. My Animals and Other Family is a funny, brave, tender story of self-discovery. 'Moving, funny and larger than life' Michael Morpurgo 'Magical, enchanting, riotously eccentric' Daily Mail 'Funny and moving, James Herriot meets David Sedaris' The Times 'Forthright, thoughtful, funny . . . reads like a Jilly Cooper novel' Sunday Times 'Funny and unexpectedly wise. Balding has lots of good stories to tell. It is impossible not to admire her honesty Mail on Sunday 'She can do anything. If there were four more Clare Baldings, we'd have our empire back. Six, and we'd be colonising the Moon. And there would be crumpets and ashtrays for everyone' Caitlin Moran, The Times 'The reading equivalent of snuggling by the fire with a labrador' The Guardian 'A funny, affectionate memoir' Independent on Sunday 'Charming, refreshingly self-depreciating, funny and moving. Balding tells it with immense flair' Daily Express Clare Balding is an award-winning broadcaster and writer. She became the face of the BBC's racing coverage in 1998, and now works across a wide range of sports for television and radio. She has been a lead presenter for the Olympics, Paralympics, Winter Olympics and Commonwealth Games. For more than twelve years, she has hiked across the countryside for the BBC Radio 4 series Ramblings. Clare has presented Countryfile, Britain's Hidden Heritage, Britain By Bike, Crufts, and Famous & Fearless, and has appeared on QI, Have I Got News for You and Sport Relief. She has been voted RTS Sports Presenter of the Year and Racing Broadcaster of the Year. She lives in West London with her partner Alice, their wayward Tibetan Terrier Archie and a cat who couldn't give a damn called Itty. My Animals and Other Family is Clare's first book.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237574Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Animals and Other Family Author: Clare Balding Narrator: Clare Balding Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 4 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Animals and Other Family Author: Clare Balding Narrator: Clare Balding Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 13, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Animals and Other Family, Clare Balding's wildly funny and deeply moving childhood memoir, read brilliantly by the author herself 'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and I suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was ten I had discovered the pain of unbearable loss. I had felt joy and jealousy. Most important of all, I knew how to love and how to let myself be loved. All these things I learnt through animals. Horses and dogs were my family and my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine' Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. As her father is a champion trainer, she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses, mares, foals and ponies, as well as an ever-present pack of boxers and lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef and take breakfast with the Queen. She and her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices, they had to learn life's toughest lessons through the animals, and through their adventures in the stables and the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie and the frisky Hattie, each horse and each dog had their own character and their own special part to play. The running family joke was that 'women ain't people'. Clare had to prove them wrong, to make her voice heard - but first she had to make sure she had something to say. My Animals and Other Family is a funny, brave, tender story of self-discovery. 'Moving, funny and larger than life' Michael Morpurgo 'Magical, enchanting, riotously eccentric' Daily Mail 'Funny and moving, James Herriot meets David Sedaris' The Times 'Forthright, thoughtful, funny . . . reads like a Jilly Cooper novel' Sunday Times 'Funny and unexpectedly wise. Balding has lots of good stories to tell. It is impossible not to admire her honesty Mail on Sunday 'She can do anything. If there were four more Clare Baldings, we'd have our empire back. Six, and we'd be colonising the Moon. And there would be crumpets and ashtrays for everyone' Caitlin Moran, The Times 'The reading equivalent of snuggling by the fire with a labrador' The Guardian 'A funny, affectionate memoir' Independent on Sunday 'Charming, refreshingly self-depreciating, funny and moving. Balding tells it with immense flair' Daily Express Clare Balding is an award-winning broadcaster and writer. She became the face of the BBC's racing coverage in 1998, and now works across a wide range of sports for television and radio. She has been a lead presenter for the Olympics, Paralympics, Winter Olympics and Commonwealth Games. For more than twelve years, she has hiked across the countryside for the BBC Radio 4 series Ramblings. Clare has presented Countryfile, Britain's Hidden Heritage, Britain By Bike, Crufts, and Famous & Fearless, and has appeared on QI, Have I Got News for You and Sport Relief. She has been voted RTS Sports Presenter of the Year and Racing Broadcaster of the Year. She lives in West London with her partner Alice, their wayward Tibetan Terrier Archie and a cat who couldn't give a damn called Itty. My Animals and Other Family is Clare's first book.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-race-inside-the-hidden-world-of-the-tour-de-france-doping-cover-ups-and-winning-at-all-costs-by-daniel-coyle-tyler-hamilton--65129034https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs Author: Daniel Coyle, Tyler Hamilton Narrator: Tyler Hamilton, Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 11, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On a fateful night in 2009, Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle met for dinner at a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. The two had met five years before while Coyle was writing his bestselling book, Lance Armstrong: Tour de Force. But this time, Tyler had something else on his mind. He finally wanted to come clean, about everything: the doping, the lying, his years as Lance Armstrong's teammate on U.S. Postal, his decade spent running from the truth. 'I'm sorry,' he told Coyle. 'It just feels so good to be able to talk about this. I've been quiet for so many years.' Over the next eighteen months, Hamilton would tell his story – and his sport's story – in explosive detail, never sparing himself in the process. In a way, he became as obsessed with telling the truth as he had been with winning the Tour de France just a few years before. The result of this determination is The Secret Race, a book that pulls back the curtain and takes us into the secret world of professional cycling like never before. A world populated by unbelievably driven – and some flawed – characters. A world where the competition used every means to get an edge, and the options were stark. A world where it often felt like there was no choice.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242421Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs Author: Daniel Coyle, Tyler Hamilton...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs Author: Daniel Coyle, Tyler Hamilton Narrator: Tyler Hamilton, Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 11, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On a fateful night in 2009, Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle met for dinner at a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. The two had met five years before while Coyle was writing his bestselling book, Lance Armstrong: Tour de Force. But this time, Tyler had something else on his mind. He finally wanted to come clean, about everything: the doping, the lying, his years as Lance Armstrong's teammate on U.S. Postal, his decade spent running from the truth. 'I'm sorry,' he told Coyle. 'It just feels so good to be able to talk about this. I've been quiet for so many years.' Over the next eighteen months, Hamilton would tell his story – and his sport's story – in explosive detail, never sparing himself in the process. In a way, he became as obsessed with telling the truth as he had been with winning the Tour de France just a few years before. The result of this determination is The Secret Race, a book that pulls back the curtain and takes us into the secret world of professional cycling like never before. A world populated by unbelievably driven – and some flawed – characters. A world where the competition used every means to get an edge, and the options were stark. A world where it often felt like there was no choice.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-playbook-for-dads-parenting-your-kids-in-the-game-of-life-by-jim-kelly--65129167https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139973 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Playbook for Dads: Parenting Your Kids In the Game of Life Author: Jim Kelly Narrator: Robin Bloodworth, Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the football field NFL great Jim Kelly was a strong-armed passer, leading his team to victory after victory. In The Playbook for Dads he passes principles instead of footballs, still using his talent to lead men, but now he leads them to greatness as fathers, in his view the world's most important job.With an emphasis on preparation, hard work and perseverance, Kelly tackles such essential issues as respect, character, accountability and spiritual discipline. From commitment and courage to honesty and humility, Kelly's lessons-learned on and off the field- guide men striving to be the fathers God designed them to be shy so their children can grow to be everything they are meant to be. Conversational and refreshingly honest, Jim challenges fathers to work hard, pray for their children often, love their wives and implement these principles. Both practical and inspirational this is Jim Kelly coaching every dad how to be the star quarterback for the home team-his family.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139973Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139973 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Playbook for Dads: Parenting Your Kids In the Game of Life Author: Jim Kelly Narrator: Robin Bloodworth, Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139973 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Playbook for Dads: Parenting Your Kids In the Game of Life Author: Jim Kelly Narrator: Robin Bloodworth, Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the football field NFL great Jim Kelly was a strong-armed passer, leading his team to victory after victory. In The Playbook for Dads he passes principles instead of footballs, still using his talent to lead men, but now he leads them to greatness as fathers, in his view the world's most important job.With an emphasis on preparation, hard work and perseverance, Kelly tackles such essential issues as respect, character, accountability and spiritual discipline. From commitment and courage to honesty and humility, Kelly's lessons-learned on and off the field- guide men striving to be the fathers God designed them to be shy so their children can grow to be everything they are meant to be. Conversational and refreshingly honest, Jim challenges fathers to work hard, pray for their children often, love their wives and implement these principles. Both practical and inspirational this is Jim Kelly coaching every dad how to be the star quarterback for the home team-his family.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-father-first-by-dwyane-wade--65129158https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139515 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Father First Author: Dwyane Wade Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Dwyane Wade, the eight-time All-Star for the Miami Heat, has miraculously defied the odds throughout his career and his life. In 2006, in just his third season in the NBA, Dwyane was named the Finals' MVP, after leading the Miami Heat to the Championship title, basketball's ultimate prize. Two years later, after possible career-ending injuries, he again rose from the ashes of doubt to help win a gold medal for the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. As co-captain, he helped lead the Heat to triumph in the 2012 NBA Championship. Little wonder that legendary coach Pat Riley has called Dwyane ''B.I.W.''—Best In the World. As incredible as those achievements have been, it's off the court where Dwyane has sought his most cherished goal: being a good dad to his sons, Zaire and Zion, by playing a meaningful role in their lives. Recounting his fatherhood journey, Dwyane begins his story in March 2011 with the news that after a long, bitter custody battle, he has been awarded sole custody of his sons in a virtually unprecedented court decision. A Father First chronicles the lessons Dwyane has learned as a single dad from the moment of the judge's ruling that instantly changed his life and the lives of his boys, and then back to the events in the past that shaped his dreams, prayers, and promises. As the son of divorced parents determined to get along so that he and his sister Tragil could have loving relationships with both of them, Dwyane's early years were spent on Chicago's South Side. With poverty, violence, and drugs consuming the streets and their mom descending into addiction, Tragil made the heroic decision to take her younger brother to live with their father. After moving his household to suburban Robbins, Illinois, Dwyane Wade Sr. became Dwyane's first basketball coach. While this period laid the groundwork for Dwyane's later mission for fathers to take greater responsibility for their kids, he was also inspired by his mother's miraculous victory over addiction and her gift for healing others. Both his mother and his father showed him that the unconditional love between parents and children is a powerful guiding force. In A Father First, we meet the coaches, mentors, and teammates who played pivotal roles in Dwyane's stunning basketball career—from his early days shooting hoops on the neighborhood courts in Chicago, to his rising stardom at Marquette University in Milwaukee, to his emergence as an unheralded draft pick by the Miami Heat. This book is a revealing, personal story of one of America's top athletes, but it is also a call to action—from a man who had to fight to be in his children's lives—that will show mothers and fathers how to step up and be parents themselves.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139515Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139515 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Father First Author: Dwyane Wade Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/139515 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Father First Author: Dwyane Wade Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Dwyane Wade, the eight-time All-Star for the Miami Heat, has miraculously defied the odds throughout his career and his life. In 2006, in just his third season in the NBA, Dwyane was named the Finals' MVP, after leading the Miami Heat to the Championship title, basketball's ultimate prize. Two years later, after possible career-ending injuries, he again rose from the ashes of doubt to help win a gold medal for the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. As co-captain, he helped lead the Heat to triumph in the 2012 NBA Championship. Little wonder that legendary coach Pat Riley has called Dwyane ''B.I.W.''—Best In the World. As incredible as those achievements have been, it's off the court where Dwyane has sought his most cherished goal: being a good dad to his sons, Zaire and Zion, by playing a meaningful role in their lives. Recounting his fatherhood journey, Dwyane begins his story in March 2011 with the news that after a long, bitter custody battle, he has been awarded sole custody of his sons in a virtually unprecedented court decision. A Father First chronicles the lessons Dwyane has learned as a single dad from the moment of the judge's ruling that instantly changed his life and the lives of his boys, and then back to the events in the past that shaped his dreams, prayers, and promises. As the son of divorced parents determined to get along so that he and his sister Tragil could have loving relationships with both of them, Dwyane's early years were spent on Chicago's South Side. With poverty, violence, and drugs consuming the streets and their mom descending into addiction, Tragil made the heroic decision to take her younger brother to live with their father. After moving his household to suburban Robbins, Illinois, Dwyane Wade Sr. became Dwyane's first basketball coach. While this period laid the groundwork for Dwyane's later mission for fathers to take greater responsibility for their kids, he was also inspired by his mother's miraculous victory over addiction and her gift for healing others. Both his mother and his father showed him that the unconditional love between parents and children is a powerful guiding force. In A Father First, we meet the coaches, mentors, and teammates who played pivotal roles in Dwyane's stunning basketball career—from his early days shooting hoops on the neighborhood courts in Chicago, to his rising stardom at Marquette University in Milwaukee, to his emergence as an unheralded draft pick by the Miami Heat. This book is a revealing, personal story of one of America's top athletes, but it is also a call to action—from a man who had to fight to be in his children's lives—that will show mothers and fathers how to step up and be parents themselves.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finally-free-an-autobiography-by-michael-vick--65129111https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192861 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finally Free: An Autobiography Author: Michael Vick Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick’s stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness, the moments of unlikely grace — and the brokenness that brought his redemption on the way to his celebrated return to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192861Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192861 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finally Free: An Autobiography Author: Michael Vick Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 4 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192861 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finally Free: An Autobiography Author: Michael Vick Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 4, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick’s stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness, the moments of unlikely grace — and the brokenness that brought his redemption on the way to his celebrated return to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/impact-player-leaving-a-lasting-legacy-on-and-off-the-field-by-bobby-richardson--65129134https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192848 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Impact Player: Leaving a Lasting Legacy On and Off the Field Author: Bobby Richardson Narrator: Bill Dewees Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 1, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee.' —Bobby Richardson. Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story — from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime. He shares never-before-told tales from the Yankees clubhouse during the historic ‘55–‘64 pennant runs, and he speaks candidly about the unlikely friendship this devout, clean-cut Christian shared with the fast-and-hard-living Mickey Mantle — a friendship that lasted for decades and would ultimately change the lives of these former teammates forever. The perfect combination of faith and baseball, Impact Player is a must-listen for baseball fans and historians of all ages. It not only offers a rare glimpse into one of those most celebrated dynasties in the history of the game but also paints a fascinating portrait of a life well lived and portrays the lasting rewards that come from knowing and loving God.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192848Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192848 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Impact Player: Leaving a Lasting Legacy On and Off the Field Author: Bobby Richardson Narrator: Bill Dewees Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/192848 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Impact Player: Leaving a Lasting Legacy On and Off the Field Author: Bobby Richardson Narrator: Bill Dewees Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 1, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 'I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee.' —Bobby Richardson. Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story — from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime. He shares never-before-told tales from the Yankees clubhouse during the historic ‘55–‘64 pennant runs, and he speaks candidly about the unlikely friendship this devout, clean-cut Christian shared with the fast-and-hard-living Mickey Mantle — a friendship that lasted for decades and would ultimately change the lives of these former teammates forever. The perfect combination of faith and baseball, Impact Player is a must-listen for baseball fans and historians of all ages. It not only offers a rare glimpse into one of those most celebrated dynasties in the history of the game but also paints a fascinating portrait of a life well lived and portrays the lasting rewards that come from knowing and loving God.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paterno-by-joe-posnanski--65129169https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/142251 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: August 21, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From America’s premier sportswriter, the definitive, #1 New York Times bestselling biography of Joe Paterno and the story of America’s love affair with football. Joe Paterno believed that football was a way to teach young men how to live. He coached at Penn State for 62 years. In the course of his years as a head coach, his teams won 409 games, a Division I record. At the end of his life, more than 100 of those wins were invalidated by the NCAA because of the crimes of a longtime assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, and Paterno’s alleged knowledge of those crimes—knowledge Paterno denied until his death. In the process, the name Paterno—the name he had spent a lifetime building—came to represent scandal and controversy. Joe Posnanski lived in State College, Pennsylvania, through the turbulent final months of Paterno’s life and was with him and his family as the scandal that eventually consumed him unfolded. Now with a new afterword, Posnan­ski’s book delves deep into the life of Joe Paterno, going back to his childhood days in Brooklyn and his college days at Brown, and looks at him through the eyes of the young men he coached. It is a portrait that goes beyond the daily headlines and into the life of a stubborn idealist, a teacher, and a flawed but principled man who, to the very end, loved to coach.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/142251Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/142251 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: August 21, 2012 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/142251 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno Author: Joe Posnanski Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: August 21, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From America’s premier sportswriter, the definitive, #1 New York Times bestselling biography of Joe Paterno and the story of America’s love affair with football. Joe Paterno believed that football was a way to teach young men how to live. He coached at Penn State for 62 years. In the course of his years as a head coach, his teams won 409 games, a Division I record. At the end of his life, more than 100 of those wins were invalidated by the NCAA because of the crimes of a longtime assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, and Paterno’s alleged knowledge of those crimes—knowledge Paterno denied until his death. In the process, the name Paterno—the name he had spent a lifetime building—came to represent scandal and controversy. Joe Posnanski lived in State College, Pennsylvania, through the turbulent final months of Paterno’s life and was with him and his family as the scandal that eventually consumed him unfolded. Now with a new afterword, Posnan­ski’s book delves deep into the life of Joe Paterno, going back to his childhood days in Brooklyn and his college days at Brown, and looks at him through the eyes of the young men he coached. It is a portrait that goes beyond the daily headlines and into the life of a stubborn idealist, a teacher, and a flawed but principled man who, to the very end, loved to coach.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-right-track-from-olympic-downfall-to-finding-forgiveness-and-the-strength-to-overcome-and-succeed-by-marion-jones-maggie-greenwood--65129147https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137143 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Right Track: From Olympic Downfall to Finding Forgiveness and the Strength to Overcome and Succeed Author: Marion Jones, Maggie Greenwood-Robinson Narrator: Marion Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 32 minutes Release date: August 7, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For more than a decade, Marion Jones was hailed as the 'the fastest woman on the planet.' At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, she became the first woman ever to win five medals at one Olympics. That same year, the Associated Press and ESPN named her Athlete of the Year. She was on the cover of Vogue and Time. She seemed to have it all-fame, fortune, talent, and international acclaim. Now she is a convicted felon.The trouble started in 2003 when she lied to federal agents about her use of a performance-enhancing drug and her knowledge of a check fraud scam. In 2007, no longer able to live with the lies, she admitted the truth. In a sad end to what seemed like a storybook career, she was stripped of her medals, and her track-and-field records were wiped from the books.She was incarcerated at Carswell federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas-a prison known for its violence and abuse. While there, she kept herself in shape and her sanity intact by running on a dirt track and a treadmill in the prison's improvised weight room. But her imprisonment was not the end for Marion Jones. In fact, it marked a new beginning. She is now using her story to change the lives of people the world over and inspire others who, like her, face obstacles that seem insurmountable.On the Right Track is the candidly told story of how Marion came to grips with her lies and the consequences of her actions, and how she found meaning in all of it. What she tells her children and has now applied to her own life is that when you make a mistake, you admit it, you accept the consequences, you move on, you make the wrong a right. She teaches her children and others to take a break and pause before making impulsive and potentially harmful decisions.At the heart of this book are real issues that we all face: learning to grow through pain; making decisions that will help us far into the future; overcoming failure and discouragement; and applying practical principles that point the way to personal and spiritual breakthrough.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137143Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137143 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Right Track: From Olympic Downfall to Finding Forgiveness and the Strength to Overcome and Succeed Author: Marion Jones, Maggie...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137143 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Right Track: From Olympic Downfall to Finding Forgiveness and the Strength to Overcome and Succeed Author: Marion Jones, Maggie Greenwood-Robinson Narrator: Marion Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 32 minutes Release date: August 7, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For more than a decade, Marion Jones was hailed as the 'the fastest woman on the planet.' At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, she became the first woman ever to win five medals at one Olympics. That same year, the Associated Press and ESPN named her Athlete of the Year. She was on the cover of Vogue and Time. She seemed to have it all-fame, fortune, talent, and international acclaim. Now she is a convicted felon.The trouble started in 2003 when she lied to federal agents about her use of a performance-enhancing drug and her knowledge of a check fraud scam. In 2007, no longer able to live with the lies, she admitted the truth. In a sad end to what seemed like a storybook career, she was stripped of her medals, and her track-and-field records were wiped from the books.She was incarcerated at Carswell federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas-a prison known for its violence and abuse. While there, she kept herself in shape and her sanity intact by running on a dirt track and a treadmill in the prison's improvised weight room. But her imprisonment was not the end for Marion Jones. In fact, it marked a new beginning. She is now using her story to change the lives of people the world over and inspire others who, like her, face obstacles that seem insurmountable.On the Right Track is the candidly told story of how Marion came to grips with her lies and the consequences of her actions, and how she found meaning in all of it. What she tells her children and has now applied to her own life is that when you make a mistake, you admit it, you accept the consequences, you move on, you make the wrong a right. She teaches her children and others to take a break and pause before making impulsive and potentially harmful decisions.At the heart of this book are real issues that we all face: learning to grow through pain; making decisions that will help us far into the future; overcoming failure and discouragement; and applying practical principles that point the way to personal and spiritual breakthrough.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paterno-by-the-book-by-joe-paterno--65129093https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212373 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno: By the Book Author: Joe Paterno Narrator: Joe Vincent Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: August 3, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Here are the Paterno principles: the straight word from the curious quarterback and English major who went from Brooklyn to Brown to Penn State, who lost his way to law school and became instead America’s best-loved coach. With the help of a first-rate biographer and friend, Bernard Asbell, Joe Paterno tells his story, sharing his life’s principles and touching on a number of important subjects, including family, heroes, management, leadership, loyalty, teamwork, discipline, motivation, and of course, football strategy. After listening to his story, you will understand why Joe Paterno was voted Coach of the Year four times and was the first football coach ever chosen as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year; how he racked up more than four hundred victories, two national championships, and twenty-four bowl-game victories; and why his proudest stats involved the remarkable graduation rates of his players.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212373Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212373 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno: By the Book Author: Joe Paterno Narrator: Joe Vincent Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: August 3, 2012...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212373 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paterno: By the Book Author: Joe Paterno Narrator: Joe Vincent Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: August 3, 2012 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Here are the Paterno principles: the straight word from the curious quarterback and English major who went from Brooklyn to Brown to Penn State, who lost his way to law school and became instead America’s best-loved coach. With the help of a first-rate biographer and friend, Bernard Asbell, Joe Paterno tells his story, sharing his life’s principles and touching on a number of important subjects, including family, heroes, management, leadership, loyalty, teamwork, discipline, motivation, and of course, football strategy. After listening to his story, you will understand why Joe Paterno was voted Coach of the Year four times and was the first football coach ever chosen as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year; how he racked up more than four hundred victories, two national championships, and twenty-four bowl-game victories; and why his proudest stats involved the remarkable graduation rates of his players.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-for-my-life-one-lost-boy-s-journey-from-the-killing-fields-of-sudan-to-the-olympic-games-by-mark-tabb-lopez-lomong--65129090https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210575 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games Author: Mark Tabb, Lopez Lomong Narrator: Brandon Hirsch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 57 minutes Release date: July 16, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 18 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more. Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless. 'Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model.' ?MICHAEL JOHNSON, Olympic Gold Medalist 'This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him.' ?RICHARD STEARNS, president, World Vision US and author of THe Hole in Our Gospel]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210575Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210575 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games Author: Mark Tabb, Lopez Lomong Narrator: Brandon...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210575 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games Author: Mark Tabb, Lopez Lomong Narrator: Brandon Hirsch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 57 minutes Release date: July 16, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 18 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more. Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless. 'Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model.' ?MICHAEL JOHNSON, Olympic Gold Medalist 'This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him.' ?RICHARD STEARNS, president, World Vision US and author of THe Hole in Our Gospel]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-life-too-short-the-tragedy-of-robert-enke-by-ronald-reng--65129022https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242463 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke Author: Ronald Reng Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 26 minutes Release date: June 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life? On 10 November 2009 the German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of a passing train. He was thirty two years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. Enke was destined to be his country's first choice for years to come. But beneath the bright veneer of success lay a darker story. In A Life Too Short, award-winning writer Ronald Reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friend's life. Reng brings into sharp relief the specific demands and fears faced by those who play top-level sport. Heartfelt, but never sentimental he tells the universal tragedy of a talented man's struggles against his own demons.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242463Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242463 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke Author: Ronald Reng Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 26 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242463 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke Author: Ronald Reng Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 26 minutes Release date: June 14, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life? On 10 November 2009 the German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of a passing train. He was thirty two years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. Enke was destined to be his country's first choice for years to come. But beneath the bright veneer of success lay a darker story. In A Life Too Short, award-winning writer Ronald Reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friend's life. Reng brings into sharp relief the specific demands and fears faced by those who play top-level sport. Heartfelt, but never sentimental he tells the universal tragedy of a talented man's struggles against his own demons.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-balance-what-i-ve-learned-so-far-about-love-faith-and-living-your-dreams-by-shawn-johnson--65129132https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/191997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Winning Balance: What I've Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams Author: Shawn Johnson Narrator: Shawn Johnson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 5, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inspiring story of a pint-size American gymnast with a big smile and an even bigger heart. You’ve seen her perform gravity-defying gymnastics moves. You’ve seen her win Olympic medals in Beijing and the coveted mirror ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars. You’ve also seen her land on her feet—with her trademark smile—even when things haven’t gone her way. Despite achieving more success and celebrity in her first two decades than most people experience in a lifetime, things haven’t been easy for Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson. Her first gymnastics coach told her family she lacked talent. Her modest upbringing in Iowa made elite competition unlikely. Although she won four medals at the Beijing Olympics, she was denied the big prize she’d dreamed of—the all-around gold medal. She had a terrifying experience with a stalker and would-be kidnapper. And after suffering a potentially career-ending injury, Shawn ultimately had to rethink what was truly important. What did she want most in life? What kind of success was worth pursuing? Would she ever find true faith, lasting hope, and real love? In Winning Balance, for the first time Shawn reveals her journey so far: her against-the-odds quest to become a gymnastics world champion, her flirtation with Hollywood glamour, her growing faith, and her struggle to find herself. It’s the full, behind-the-scenes story of how a young woman who won Olympic gold on the balance beam learned new lessons about balance—as well as love, faith, and what winning really means.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/191997Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/191997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Winning Balance: What I've Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams Author: Shawn Johnson Narrator: Shawn Johnson Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/191997 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Winning Balance: What I've Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams Author: Shawn Johnson Narrator: Shawn Johnson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 5, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The inspiring story of a pint-size American gymnast with a big smile and an even bigger heart. You’ve seen her perform gravity-defying gymnastics moves. You’ve seen her win Olympic medals in Beijing and the coveted mirror ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars. You’ve also seen her land on her feet—with her trademark smile—even when things haven’t gone her way. Despite achieving more success and celebrity in her first two decades than most people experience in a lifetime, things haven’t been easy for Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson. Her first gymnastics coach told her family she lacked talent. Her modest upbringing in Iowa made elite competition unlikely. Although she won four medals at the Beijing Olympics, she was denied the big prize she’d dreamed of—the all-around gold medal. She had a terrifying experience with a stalker and would-be kidnapper. And after suffering a potentially career-ending injury, Shawn ultimately had to rethink what was truly important. What did she want most in life? What kind of success was worth pursuing? Would she ever find true faith, lasting hope, and real love? In Winning Balance, for the first time Shawn reveals her journey so far: her against-the-odds quest to become a gymnastics world champion, her flirtation with Hollywood glamour, her growing faith, and her struggle to find herself. It’s the full, behind-the-scenes story of how a young woman who won Olympic gold on the balance beam learned new lessons about balance—as well as love, faith, and what winning really means.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-why-i-m-here-the-chris-and-stefanie-spielman-story-by-chris-spielman--65129168https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: That's Why I'm Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story Author: Chris Spielman Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 50 minutes Release date: May 29, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Chris Spielman, an Ohio State football legend and a four-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, didn't tackle his toughest opponent until his playing career was almost over. In 1998, Spielman's wife, Stefanie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, launching an eleven-year journey that brought joy and suffering to the Spielmans and hope and inspiration to thousands of others. In That's Why I'm Here, Spielman traces his storied career, recalls his courtship with Stephanie, cherishes the growth of their four children, and invokes the deep, spiritual faith that gave their family wisdom and comfort in times of struggle. Though Stefanie passed away on November 19, 2009, her memory and inspiration live on. With laughter and tears, joy and heartbreak, That's Why I'm Here will show you the healing power of: - What it truly means to love your spouse in sickness and in health - The importance of honoring the caregivers in our communities - Facing the unknown with grace, strength, and hope Praise for That's Why I'm Here: 'Consider this book a guide for selfless giving. Many aspire to live in such fashion, but few demonstrate it so openly and naturally in day-to-day living as Chris and Stefanie did . . . Knowing Stefanie and Chris has enriched my life. For me, just to be in their presence and to see how they conducted themselves gives me hope and inspiration whenever I encounter the adversity and uncertainty of life and come face-to-face with my own demons.' --Charles L. Shapiro, MD, Mount Sinai]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159276Tue, 29 May 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: That's Why I'm Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story Author: Chris Spielman Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 50...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: That's Why I'm Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story Author: Chris Spielman Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 50 minutes Release date: May 29, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Chris Spielman, an Ohio State football legend and a four-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, didn't tackle his toughest opponent until his playing career was almost over. In 1998, Spielman's wife, Stefanie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, launching an eleven-year journey that brought joy and suffering to the Spielmans and hope and inspiration to thousands of others. In That's Why I'm Here, Spielman traces his storied career, recalls his courtship with Stephanie, cherishes the growth of their four children, and invokes the deep, spiritual faith that gave their family wisdom and comfort in times of struggle. Though Stefanie passed away on November 19, 2009, her memory and inspiration live on. With laughter and tears, joy and heartbreak, That's Why I'm Here will show you the healing power of: - What it truly means to love your spouse in sickness and in health - The importance of honoring the caregivers in our communities - Facing the unknown with grace, strength, and hope Praise for That's Why I'm Here: 'Consider this book a guide for selfless giving. Many aspire to live in such fashion, but few demonstrate it so openly and naturally in day-to-day living as Chris and Stefanie did . . . Knowing Stefanie and Chris has enriched my life. For me, just to be in their presence and to see how they conducted themselves gives me hope and inspiration whenever I encounter the adversity and uncertainty of life and come face-to-face with my own demons.' --Charles L. Shapiro, MD, Mount Sinai]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-warrior-s-heart-the-true-story-of-life-before-and-beyond-the-fighter-by-joe-layden-micky-ward--65129102https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Warrior's Heart: The True Story of Life Before and Beyond The Fighter Author: Joe Layden, Micky Ward Narrator: Micky Ward, Bill Lobley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 24 minutes Release date: May 29, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: With the success of the critically-acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film “The Fighter,” the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of Micky Ward—a heart-and-soul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. But that was only part of the tale…  Now, in his own words, “Irish” Micky Ward tells his inspirational life story as only he can. From his first bout at the age of seven, Micky Ward was known first and foremost for giving as good as he got, and for leaving absolutely everything he had in the ring. When he fought, quitting was never an option. It was that indomitable spirit that would allow him to survive, battle against, and overcome the harsh realities that he faced every day of his life. For it was outside the ring that Ward’s heart would be most needed, from witnessing his idolized older half-brother Dicky fall from grace, to dealing with his wildly dysfunctional—if frighteningly loyal—family, to the darkest of secrets that he has never revealed until now, and the numerous setbacks and defeats that would have stopped a lesser man. Micky Ward has remained a fighter, through and through—both as a professional boxer, and as a man who finally found his greatest strength in friendship, family, and faith in himself From the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts, to the blood and sweat of the international fight game, to the bright lights and adulation of Hollywood, this is the rousing, moving, tragic, and humorous story of the one and only Micky Ward.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203412Tue, 29 May 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Warrior's Heart: The True Story of Life Before and Beyond The Fighter Author: Joe Layden, Micky Ward Narrator: Micky Ward, Bill Lobley Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Warrior's Heart: The True Story of Life Before and Beyond The Fighter Author: Joe Layden, Micky Ward Narrator: Micky Ward, Bill Lobley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 24 minutes Release date: May 29, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: With the success of the critically-acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film “The Fighter,” the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of Micky Ward—a heart-and-soul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. But that was only part of the tale…  Now, in his own words, “Irish” Micky Ward tells his inspirational life story as only he can. From his first bout at the age of seven, Micky Ward was known first and foremost for giving as good as he got, and for leaving absolutely everything he had in the ring. When he fought, quitting was never an option. It was that indomitable spirit that would allow him to survive, battle against, and overcome the harsh realities that he faced every day of his life. For it was outside the ring that Ward’s heart would be most needed, from witnessing his idolized older half-brother Dicky fall from grace, to dealing with his wildly dysfunctional—if frighteningly loyal—family, to the darkest of secrets that he has never revealed until now, and the numerous setbacks and defeats that would have stopped a lesser man. Micky Ward has remained a fighter, through and through—both as a professional boxer, and as a man who finally found his greatest strength in friendship, family, and faith in himself From the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts, to the blood and sweat of the international fight game, to the bright lights and adulation of Hollywood, this is the rousing, moving, tragic, and humorous story of the one and only Micky Ward.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-life-without-limits-a-world-champion-s-journey-by-chrissie-wellington--65129145https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127548 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington Narrator: Chrissie Wellington, Polly Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 15, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.36 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this inspiring memoir, an Ironman World Championship winner shares the details of her hard-earned triathlon success and encourages others to set off on their own fitness journeys. In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer to the sport and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced-- from anorexia to near-drowning to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sports also presents an opportunity to use sports to improve people's lives. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127548Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127548 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington Narrator: Chrissie Wellington, Polly Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127548 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey Author: Chrissie Wellington Narrator: Chrissie Wellington, Polly Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 15, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.36 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this inspiring memoir, an Ironman World Championship winner shares the details of her hard-earned triathlon success and encourages others to set off on their own fitness journeys. In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer to the sport and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced-- from anorexia to near-drowning to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sports also presents an opportunity to use sports to improve people's lives. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeremy-lin-the-reason-for-the-linsanity-by-timothy-dalrymple--65129170https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126960 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity Author: Timothy Dalrymple Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 8, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin recently became a New York Knicks phenomenon and he's the NBA's first American-born player of Taiwanese descent. The book will chronicle Lin's high school, college and early career in the NBA with particular emphasis on the media explosion surrounding his success as starting point guard with the Knicks. It will explore how Jeremy's Christian faith, family, education and cultural inheritance have contributed to his success. The book will also include interviews with basketball experts on Jeremy's future in the NBA, Asian-American thought leaders on the role of race in Jeremy's rise to stardom, and renowned Christian athletes and pastors on the potent combination of faith and sports.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126960Tue, 08 May 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126960 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity Author: Timothy Dalrymple Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126960 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity Author: Timothy Dalrymple Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 8, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin recently became a New York Knicks phenomenon and he's the NBA's first American-born player of Taiwanese descent. The book will chronicle Lin's high school, college and early career in the NBA with particular emphasis on the media explosion surrounding his success as starting point guard with the Knicks. It will explore how Jeremy's Christian faith, family, education and cultural inheritance have contributed to his success. The book will also include interviews with basketball experts on Jeremy's future in the NBA, Asian-American thought leaders on the role of race in Jeremy's rise to stardom, and renowned Christian athletes and pastors on the potent combination of faith and sports.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driving-mr-yogi-yogi-berra-ron-guidry-and-baseball-s-greatest-gift-by-harvey-araton--65129126https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127597 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift Author: Harvey Araton Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 23 minutes Release date: April 17, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.9 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It happens every spring. Yankees pitching great Ron Guidry arrives at the Tampa airport to pick up Hall of Fame catcher and national treasure Yogi Berra. Guidry drives him to the ballpark. They watch the young players. They talk shop. They eat dinner together and tease each other mercilessly. They trade stories about the greats they have met along the way. And the next day they do the same thing all over again.As every former ballplayer can appreciate, in that routine, every spring, there emerges a certain magic.Driving Mr. Yogi is the story of how a unique friendship between a pitcher and catcher is renewed every year. It began in 1999, when Berra was reunited with the Yankees after a long self-exile, the result of being unceremoniously fired by George Steinbrenner fourteen years before. A reconciliation between Berra and the Boss meant that Berra would attend spring training again. Guidry befriended “Mr. Yogi” instantly. After all, Berra had been a mentor in the clubhouse back when Guidry was pitching for the Yankees. Guidry knew the young players would benefit greatly from Mr. Yogi’s encyclopedic knowledge of the game, just as Guidry had during his playing days. So he encouraged him to share his insights. Soon, an offhand batting tip from Mr. Yogi turned Nick Swisher’s season around. Stories about handling a hitter like Ted Williams or catching Don Larsen’s perfect game captured the players’ imagination. And in Yogi, Guidry found not just an elder companion or source of amusement—he found a best friend.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127597Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127597 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift Author: Harvey Araton Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/127597 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift Author: Harvey Araton Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 23 minutes Release date: April 17, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.9 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It happens every spring. Yankees pitching great Ron Guidry arrives at the Tampa airport to pick up Hall of Fame catcher and national treasure Yogi Berra. Guidry drives him to the ballpark. They watch the young players. They talk shop. They eat dinner together and tease each other mercilessly. They trade stories about the greats they have met along the way. And the next day they do the same thing all over again.As every former ballplayer can appreciate, in that routine, every spring, there emerges a certain magic.Driving Mr. Yogi is the story of how a unique friendship between a pitcher and catcher is renewed every year. It began in 1999, when Berra was reunited with the Yankees after a long self-exile, the result of being unceremoniously fired by George Steinbrenner fourteen years before. A reconciliation between Berra and the Boss meant that Berra would attend spring training again. Guidry befriended “Mr. Yogi” instantly. After all, Berra had been a mentor in the clubhouse back when Guidry was pitching for the Yankees. Guidry knew the young players would benefit greatly from Mr. Yogi’s encyclopedic knowledge of the game, just as Guidry had during his playing days. So he encouraged him to share his insights. Soon, an offhand batting tip from Mr. Yogi turned Nick Swisher’s season around. Stories about handling a hitter like Ted Williams or catching Don Larsen’s perfect game captured the players’ imagination. And in Yogi, Guidry found not just an elder companion or source of amusement—he found a best friend.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-belief-finding-the-strength-to-come-back-by-josh-hamilton--65129154https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back Author: Josh Hamilton Narrator: Ethan Sawyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 3, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this intimate memoir, former Major League Baseball player Josh Hamilton reflects on his battle with addiction and the impact it had on his career—and the spiritual journey that helped him heal. Josh Hamilton was the first player chosen in the first round of the 1999 baseball draft. He was destined to be one of those rare "high-character " superstars. But in 2001, working his way from the minors to the majors, all of the plans for Josh went off the rails in a moment of weakness. What followed was a 4-year nightmare of drugs and alcohol, estrangement from friends and family, and his eventual suspension from baseball. BEYOND BELIEF details the events that led up to the derailment. Josh explains how a young man destined for fame and wealth could allow his life to be taken over by drugs and alcohol. But it is also the memoir of a spiritual journey that breaks through pain and heartbreak and leads to the spectacular rebirth of his major-league career. Josh Hamilton makes no excuses and places no blame on anyone other than himself. He takes responsibility for his poor decisions and believes his story can help millions who battle the same demons. "I have been given a platform to tell my story" he says. "I pray every night I am a good messenger."]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124421Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back Author: Josh Hamilton Narrator: Ethan Sawyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 0 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back Author: Josh Hamilton Narrator: Ethan Sawyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 3, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this intimate memoir, former Major League Baseball player Josh Hamilton reflects on his battle with addiction and the impact it had on his career—and the spiritual journey that helped him heal. Josh Hamilton was the first player chosen in the first round of the 1999 baseball draft. He was destined to be one of those rare "high-character " superstars. But in 2001, working his way from the minors to the majors, all of the plans for Josh went off the rails in a moment of weakness. What followed was a 4-year nightmare of drugs and alcohol, estrangement from friends and family, and his eventual suspension from baseball. BEYOND BELIEF details the events that led up to the derailment. Josh explains how a young man destined for fame and wealth could allow his life to be taken over by drugs and alcohol. But it is also the memoir of a spiritual journey that breaks through pain and heartbreak and leads to the spectacular rebirth of his major-league career. Josh Hamilton makes no excuses and places no blame on anyone other than himself. He takes responsibility for his poor decisions and believes his story can help millions who battle the same demons. "I have been given a platform to tell my story" he says. "I pray every night I am a good messenger."]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-miss-my-years-coaching-tiger-woods-by-hank-haney--65129149https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods Author: Hank Haney Narrator: Hank Haney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 44 minutes Release date: March 27, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 48 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Big Miss is Hank Haney’s candid and surprisingly insightful account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history. Hank was one of the very few people allowed behind the curtain. He was with Tiger 110 days a year, spoke to him over 200 days a year, and stayed at his home up to 30 days a year, observing him in nearly every circumstance: at tournaments, on the practice range, over meals, with his wife, Elin, and relaxing with friends.   The relationship between the two men began in March 2004 when Hank received a call from Tiger in which the golf champion asked him to be his coach. It was a call that would change both men’s lives.   Tiger—only 28 at the time—was by then already an icon, judged by the sporting press as not only one of the best golfers ever, but possibly the best athlete ever. Already he was among the world’s highest paid celebrities. There was an air of mystery surrounding him, an aura of invincibility. Unique among athletes, Tiger seemed to be able to shrug off any level of pressure and find a way to win.   But Tiger was always looking to improve, and he wanted Hank’s help.   What Hank soon came to appreciate was that Tiger was one of the most complicated individuals he’d ever met, let alone coached. Although Hank had worked with hundreds of elite golfers and was not easily impressed, there were days watching Tiger on the range when Hank couldn’t believe what he was witnessing. On those days, it was impossible to imagine another human playing golf so perfectly.   And yet Tiger is human—and Hank’s expert eye was adept at spotting where Tiger’s perfection ended and an opportunity for improvement existed. Always haunting Tiger was his fear of “the big miss”—the wildly inaccurate golf shot that can ruin an otherwise solid round—and it was because that type of blunder was sometimes part of Tiger’s game that Hank carefully redesigned his swing mechanics.   Hank’s most formidable coaching challenge, though, would be solving the riddle of Tiger’s personality. Wary of the emotional distractions that might diminish his game and put him further from his goals, Tiger had developed a variety of tactics to keep people from getting too close, and not even Hank—or Tiger’s family and friends, for that matter—was spared “the treatment.”   Toward the end of Tiger and Hank’s time together, the champion’s laser-like focus began to blur and he became less willing to put in punishing hours practicing—a disappointment to Hank, who saw in Tiger’s behavior signs that his pupil had developed a conflicted relationship with the game. Hints that Tiger hungered to reinvent himself were present in his bizarre infatuation with elite military training, and—in a development Hank didn’t see coming—in the scandal that would make headlines in late 2009. It all added up to a big miss that Hank, try as he might, couldn’t save Tiger from.   There’s never been a book about Tiger Woods that is as intimate and revealing—or one so wise about what it takes to coach a superstar athlete.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125358Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods Author: Hank Haney Narrator: Hank Haney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 44 minutes Release...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125358 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods Author: Hank Haney Narrator: Hank Haney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 44 minutes Release date: March 27, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 48 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The Big Miss is Hank Haney’s candid and surprisingly insightful account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history. Hank was one of the very few people allowed behind the curtain. He was with Tiger 110 days a year, spoke to him over 200 days a year, and stayed at his home up to 30 days a year, observing him in nearly every circumstance: at tournaments, on the practice range, over meals, with his wife, Elin, and relaxing with friends.   The relationship between the two men began in March 2004 when Hank received a call from Tiger in which the golf champion asked him to be his coach. It was a call that would change both men’s lives.   Tiger—only 28 at the time—was by then already an icon, judged by the sporting press as not only one of the best golfers ever, but possibly the best athlete ever. Already he was among the world’s highest paid celebrities. There was an air of mystery surrounding him, an aura of invincibility. Unique among athletes, Tiger seemed to be able to shrug off any level of pressure and find a way to win.   But Tiger was always looking to improve, and he wanted Hank’s help.   What Hank soon came to appreciate was that Tiger was one of the most complicated individuals he’d ever met, let alone coached. Although Hank had worked with hundreds of elite golfers and was not easily impressed, there were days watching Tiger on the range when Hank couldn’t believe what he was witnessing. On those days, it was impossible to imagine another human playing golf so perfectly.   And yet Tiger is human—and Hank’s expert eye was adept at spotting where Tiger’s perfection ended and an opportunity for improvement existed. Always haunting Tiger was his fear of “the big miss”—the wildly inaccurate golf shot that can ruin an otherwise solid round—and it was because that type of blunder was sometimes part of Tiger’s game that Hank carefully redesigned his swing mechanics.   Hank’s most formidable coaching challenge, though, would be solving the riddle of Tiger’s personality. Wary of the emotional distractions that might diminish his game and put him further from his goals, Tiger had developed a variety of tactics to keep people from getting too close, and not even Hank—or Tiger’s family and friends, for that matter—was spared “the treatment.”   Toward the end of Tiger and Hank’s time together, the champion’s laser-like focus began to blur and he became less willing to put in punishing hours practicing—a disappointment to Hank, who saw in Tiger’s behavior signs that his pupil had developed a conflicted relationship with the game. Hints that Tiger hungered to reinvent himself were present in his bizarre infatuation with elite military training, and—in a development Hank didn’t see coming—in the scandal that would make headlines in late 2009. It all added up to a big miss that Hank, try as he might, couldn’t save Tiger from.   There’s never been a book about Tiger Woods that is as intimate and revealing—or one so wise about what it takes to coach a superstar athlete.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-put-me-in-coach-my-incredible-ncaa-journey-from-the-end-of-the-bench-to-the-end-of-the-bench-by-mark-titus--65129166https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/122850 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Don't Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench Author: Mark Titus Narrator: Tyler Seiple Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 24 minutes Release date: March 6, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An irreverent, hilarious insider's look at big-time NCAA basketball, through the eyes of the nation's most famous benchwarmer and author of the popular blog ClubTrillion.com (3.6m visits!). Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, and made it to the 2007 national championship game. You would think Titus would be all over the highlight reels. You'd be wrong.   In 2006, Mark Titus arrived on Ohio State's campus as a former high school basketball player who aspired to be an orthopedic surgeon. Somehow, he was added to the elite Buckeye basketball team, given a scholarship, and played alongside seven future NBA players on his way to setting the record for most individual career wins in Ohio State history. Think that's impressive? In four years, he scored a grand total of nine—yes, nine—points. This book will give readers an uncensored and uproarious look inside an elite NCAA basketball program from Titus's unique perspective. In his four years at the end of the bench, Mark founded his wildly popular blog Club Trillion, became a hero to all guys picked last, and even got scouted by the Harlem Globetrotters. Mark Titus is not your average basketball star. This is a wild and completely true story of the most unlikely career in college basketball. A must-read for all fans of March Madness and college sports!]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/122850Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/122850 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Don't Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench Author: Mark Titus Narrator: Tyler Seiple Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/122850 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Don't Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench Author: Mark Titus Narrator: Tyler Seiple Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 24 minutes Release date: March 6, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: An irreverent, hilarious insider's look at big-time NCAA basketball, through the eyes of the nation's most famous benchwarmer and author of the popular blog ClubTrillion.com (3.6m visits!). Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, and made it to the 2007 national championship game. You would think Titus would be all over the highlight reels. You'd be wrong.   In 2006, Mark Titus arrived on Ohio State's campus as a former high school basketball player who aspired to be an orthopedic surgeon. Somehow, he was added to the elite Buckeye basketball team, given a scholarship, and played alongside seven future NBA players on his way to setting the record for most individual career wins in Ohio State history. Think that's impressive? In four years, he scored a grand total of nine—yes, nine—points. This book will give readers an uncensored and uproarious look inside an elite NCAA basketball program from Titus's unique perspective. In his four years at the end of the bench, Mark founded his wildly popular blog Club Trillion, became a hero to all guys picked last, and even got scouted by the Harlem Globetrotters. Mark Titus is not your average basketball star. This is a wild and completely true story of the most unlikely career in college basketball. A must-read for all fans of March Madness and college sports!]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaq-uncut-my-story-by-shaquille-o-neal--65129171https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101534 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shaq Uncut: My Story Author: Shaquille O'neal Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 15, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.68 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 4.13 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Superman. Diesel. The Big Aristotle. Shaq Fu. The Big Daddy. The Big Shaqtus. Wilt Chamberneezy. The Real Deal. The Big Shamrock. Shaq. You know him by any number of names, and chances are you know all about his legendary basketball career: Shaquille 'Shaq' O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA Finals MVP. After being an All-American at Louisiana State University, he was the overall number one draft pick in the NBA in 1992. In his 19-year career, Shaq racked up 28,596 career points (including 5,935 free throws!), 13,099 rebounds, 3,026 assists, 2,732 blocks, and 15 All-Star appearances. These are statistics that are almost as massive as the man himself. His presence-both physically and psychologically-made him a dominant force in the game for two decades. But if you follow the game, you also know that there's a lot more to Shaquille O'Neal than just basketball. Shaq is famous for his playful, and at times, provocative personality. He is, literally, outsize in both scale and persona. Whether rapping on any of his five albums, challenging celebrities on his hit television show 'Shaq Vs.,' studying for his PhD or serving as a reserve police officer, there's no question that Shaq has led a unique and multi-dimensional life. And in this rollicking new autobiography, Shaq discusses his remarkable journey, including his candid thoughts on teammates and coaches like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley. From growing up in difficult circumstances and getting cut from his high school basketball team to his larger-than-life basketball career, Shaq lays it all out in Shaq Uncut: My Story.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101534Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101534 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shaq Uncut: My Story Author: Shaquille O'neal Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 15,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101534 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shaq Uncut: My Story Author: Shaquille O'neal Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 15, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.68 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 4.13 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Superman. Diesel. The Big Aristotle. Shaq Fu. The Big Daddy. The Big Shaqtus. Wilt Chamberneezy. The Real Deal. The Big Shamrock. Shaq. You know him by any number of names, and chances are you know all about his legendary basketball career: Shaquille 'Shaq' O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA Finals MVP. After being an All-American at Louisiana State University, he was the overall number one draft pick in the NBA in 1992. In his 19-year career, Shaq racked up 28,596 career points (including 5,935 free throws!), 13,099 rebounds, 3,026 assists, 2,732 blocks, and 15 All-Star appearances. These are statistics that are almost as massive as the man himself. His presence-both physically and psychologically-made him a dominant force in the game for two decades. But if you follow the game, you also know that there's a lot more to Shaquille O'Neal than just basketball. Shaq is famous for his playful, and at times, provocative personality. He is, literally, outsize in both scale and persona. Whether rapping on any of his five albums, challenging celebrities on his hit television show 'Shaq Vs.,' studying for his PhD or serving as a reserve police officer, there's no question that Shaq has led a unique and multi-dimensional life. And in this rollicking new autobiography, Shaq discusses his remarkable journey, including his candid thoughts on teammates and coaches like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley. From growing up in difficult circumstances and getting cut from his high school basketball team to his larger-than-life basketball career, Shaq lays it all out in Shaq Uncut: My Story.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-by-west-my-charmed-tormented-life-by-jerry-west-jonathan-coleman--65129175https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101527 to listen full audiobooks. Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life Author: Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman Narrator: Ryan West Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: October 19, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He is one of basketball's towering figures: 'Mr. Clutch,' who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring 'Showtime' to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101527Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101527 to listen full audiobooks. Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life Author: Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman Narrator: Ryan West Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/101527 to listen full audiobooks. Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life Author: Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman Narrator: Ryan West Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: October 19, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He is one of basketball's towering figures: 'Mr. Clutch,' who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring 'Showtime' to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-through-my-limits-an-olympian-uncovered-by-alexandra-orlando--65128995https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247979 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Breaking Through My Limits: An Olympian Uncovered Author: Alexandra Orlando Narrator: Alexandra Orlando Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 4, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Orlando is an Olympic athlete who dedicated seventeen years of her life to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics, winning almost two hundred medals. Despite injury, she competed at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and retired from the sport at the age of twenty-one as one of the top ten gymnasts in the world. Her incredible story is one of struggle and strength. Through it all, her family and friends watched the sport consume her; and every person that came into her life was affected by the constant fight for perfection, and the mental and physical exhaustion. Those who had the strength never left her side. And when the dust settled, a woman emerged who was stronger than she ever thought she could be. Reflecting back on her life as 'Alex the Gymnast,' Alexandra takes a deeper look on who she was during her career, who she had to be, and how this made her the person she is today.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247979Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247979 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Breaking Through My Limits: An Olympian Uncovered Author: Alexandra Orlando Narrator: Alexandra Orlando Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247979 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Breaking Through My Limits: An Olympian Uncovered Author: Alexandra Orlando Narrator: Alexandra Orlando Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 4, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Orlando is an Olympic athlete who dedicated seventeen years of her life to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics, winning almost two hundred medals. Despite injury, she competed at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and retired from the sport at the age of twenty-one as one of the top ten gymnasts in the world. Her incredible story is one of struggle and strength. Through it all, her family and friends watched the sport consume her; and every person that came into her life was affected by the constant fight for perfection, and the mental and physical exhaustion. Those who had the strength never left her side. And when the dust settled, a woman emerged who was stronger than she ever thought she could be. Reflecting back on her life as 'Alex the Gymnast,' Alexandra takes a deeper look on who she was during her career, who she had to be, and how this made her the person she is today.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-fight-my-life-in-and-out-of-the-ring-by-sugar-ray-leonard-michael-arkush--65129152https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199438 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Author: Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Arkush Narrator: Sugar Ray Leonard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 28 minutes Release date: June 7, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this unflinching and inspiring autobiography, the boxing legend faces his single greatest competitor: himself.Sugar Ray Leonard's brutally honest and uplifting memoir reveals in intimate detail for the first time the complex man behind the boxer. The Olympic hero, multichampionship winner, and beloved athlete waged his own personal battle with depression, rage, addiction, and greed.Coming from a tumultuous, impoverished household and a dangerous neighborhood on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., in the 1970s, Sugar Ray Leonard rose swiftly and skillfully through the ranks of amateur boxing-and eventually went on to win a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. With an extremely ill father and no endorsement deals, Leonard decided to go pro.The Big Fight takes readers behind the scenes of a notoriously corrupt sport and chronicles the evolution of a champion, as Leonard prepares for the greatest fights of his life-against Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, and Wilfred Benitez. At the same time Leonard fearlessly reveals his own contradictions and compulsions, his infidelity, and alcohol and cocaine abuse.With honesty, humor, and hard-won perspective, Leonard comes to terms with both triumph and struggle-and presents a gripping portrait of remarkable strength, courage, and resilience, both in and out of the ring.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199438Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199438 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Author: Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Arkush Narrator: Sugar Ray Leonard Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/199438 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Author: Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Arkush Narrator: Sugar Ray Leonard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 28 minutes Release date: June 7, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this unflinching and inspiring autobiography, the boxing legend faces his single greatest competitor: himself.Sugar Ray Leonard's brutally honest and uplifting memoir reveals in intimate detail for the first time the complex man behind the boxer. The Olympic hero, multichampionship winner, and beloved athlete waged his own personal battle with depression, rage, addiction, and greed.Coming from a tumultuous, impoverished household and a dangerous neighborhood on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., in the 1970s, Sugar Ray Leonard rose swiftly and skillfully through the ranks of amateur boxing-and eventually went on to win a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. With an extremely ill father and no endorsement deals, Leonard decided to go pro.The Big Fight takes readers behind the scenes of a notoriously corrupt sport and chronicles the evolution of a champion, as Leonard prepares for the greatest fights of his life-against Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, and Wilfred Benitez. At the same time Leonard fearlessly reveals his own contradictions and compulsions, his infidelity, and alcohol and cocaine abuse.With honesty, humor, and hard-won perspective, Leonard comes to terms with both triumph and struggle-and presents a gripping portrait of remarkable strength, courage, and resilience, both in and out of the ring.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-my-eyes-by-tim-tebow--65129161https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/97001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Through My Eyes Author: Tim Tebow Narrator: Tom Wayland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 18 minutes Release date: May 31, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 23 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: FormerUniversity of Florida star quarterback, 2010 first-round draft pick for theDenver Broncos, and devout Christian Tim Tebow tellsthe story of his faith, his life, and his career in football in Through MyEyes. Written with Nathan Whitaker, the New York Times bestsellingcoauthor of Quiet Strength, with Tony Dungy, Through My Eyes givesfans a first look into the heart of an athlete whose talent and devotion havemade him one of the most provocative figures in football.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/97001Tue, 31 May 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/97001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Through My Eyes Author: Tim Tebow Narrator: Tom Wayland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 18 minutes Release date: May 31, 2011 Ratings:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/97001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Through My Eyes Author: Tim Tebow Narrator: Tom Wayland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 18 minutes Release date: May 31, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 23 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 8 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: FormerUniversity of Florida star quarterback, 2010 first-round draft pick for theDenver Broncos, and devout Christian Tim Tebow tellsthe story of his faith, his life, and his career in football in Through MyEyes. Written with Nathan Whitaker, the New York Times bestsellingcoauthor of Quiet Strength, with Tony Dungy, Through My Eyes givesfans a first look into the heart of an athlete whose talent and devotion havemade him one of the most provocative figures in football.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-here-to-win-a-world-champion-s-advice-for-peak-performance-by-chris-mccormack--65129153https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96304 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm Here to Win: A World Champion's Advice for Peak Performance Author: Chris Mccormack Narrator: Chris Mccormack, Howard Brunner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 23, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.26 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In I'M HERE TO WIN, Chris 'Macca' McCormack opens his playbook and reveals everything it takes-mind, body, and spirit-to become a champion. Now he shares the story of his triumphs and the never-say-die dedication that has made him the world's most successful triathlete. In 2010, at the age of 37, Macca beat the odds and won the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii for a second time in what many called the most dramatic finish in the race's history. Macca's journey to athletic greatness is more than just one of physical perseverance. After coming in fourth in Hawaii in 2009, Macca returned to the island on a mission: He was there to win. A game plan containing a new strategic approach to winning brought him first across the finish line. Chris McCormack has dedicated his life to training for-and winning-the Ironman Hawaii, one of the most grueling tests of mental and physical endurance in the world. The race challenges athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon, 26.2 miles, using all their strength and willpower to overcome the incredibly harsh conditions. In I'M HERE TO WIN Macca provides concrete training advice for everyone-from weekend warriors who casually compete to seasoned veterans who race every week to armchair athletes looking for an extra push-and provides insight into the mind of a great champion with excitement and inspiration at every turn. I'M HERE TO WIN is also available as an enhanced e-book with embedded video and audio.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96304Mon, 23 May 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96304 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm Here to Win: A World Champion's Advice for Peak Performance Author: Chris Mccormack Narrator: Chris Mccormack, Howard Brunner Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96304 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm Here to Win: A World Champion's Advice for Peak Performance Author: Chris Mccormack Narrator: Chris Mccormack, Howard Brunner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: May 23, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.26 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In I'M HERE TO WIN, Chris 'Macca' McCormack opens his playbook and reveals everything it takes-mind, body, and spirit-to become a champion. Now he shares the story of his triumphs and the never-say-die dedication that has made him the world's most successful triathlete. In 2010, at the age of 37, Macca beat the odds and won the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii for a second time in what many called the most dramatic finish in the race's history. Macca's journey to athletic greatness is more than just one of physical perseverance. After coming in fourth in Hawaii in 2009, Macca returned to the island on a mission: He was there to win. A game plan containing a new strategic approach to winning brought him first across the finish line. Chris McCormack has dedicated his life to training for-and winning-the Ironman Hawaii, one of the most grueling tests of mental and physical endurance in the world. The race challenges athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon, 26.2 miles, using all their strength and willpower to overcome the incredibly harsh conditions. In I'M HERE TO WIN Macca provides concrete training advice for everyone-from weekend warriors who casually compete to seasoned veterans who race every week to armchair athletes looking for an extra push-and provides insight into the mind of a great champion with excitement and inspiration at every turn. I'M HERE TO WIN is also available as an enhanced e-book with embedded video and audio.]]>184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stan-musial-an-american-life-by-george-vecsey--65129143https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96451 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stan Musial: An American Life Author: George Vecsey Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 10, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When baseball fans voted on the top twenty-five players of the twentieth century in 1999, Stan Musial didn’t make the cut. This glaring omission—later rectified by a panel of experts—raised an important question: How could a first-ballot Hall of Famer, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, still rank as the most underrated athlete of all time? In Stan Musial, veteran sports journalist George Vecsey finally gives this twenty-time All-Star and St. Louis Cardinals icon the kind of prestigious biographical treatment previously afforded to his more celebrated contemporaries Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. More than just a chronological recounting of the events of Musial’s life, this is the definitive portrait of one of the game’s best-loved but most unappreciated legends, told through the remembrances of those who played beside, worked with, and covered “Stan the Man” over the course of his nearly seventy years in the national spotlight. Stan Musial never married a starlet. He didn’t die young, live too hard, or squander his talent. There were no legendary displays of temper or moodiness. He was merely the most consistent superstar of his era, a scarily gifted batsman who compiled 3,630 career hits (1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road), won three World Series titles, and retired in 1963 in possession of seventeen major-league records. Away from the diamond, he proved a savvy businessman and a model of humility and graciousness toward his many fans in St. Louis and around the world. From Keith Hernandez’s boyhood memories of Musial leaving tickets for him when the Cardinals were in San Francisco to the little-known story of Musial’s friendship with novelist James Michener—and their mutual association with Pope John Paul II—Vecsey weaves an intimate oral history around one of the great gentlemen of baseball’s Greatest Generation. There may never be another Stan the Man, a fact that future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols—reluctantly nicknamed “El Hombre” in Musial’s honor—is quick to acknowledge. But thanks to this long-overdue reappraisal, even those who took his greatness for granted will learn to appreciate him all over again.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96451Tue, 10 May 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96451 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stan Musial: An American Life Author: George Vecsey Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 10,...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96451 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stan Musial: An American Life Author: George Vecsey Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 10, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When baseball fans voted on the top twenty-five players of the twentieth century in 1999, Stan Musial didn’t make the cut. This glaring omission—later rectified by a panel of experts—raised an important question: How could a first-ballot Hall of Famer, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, still rank as the most underrated athlete of all time? In Stan Musial, veteran sports journalist George Vecsey finally gives this twenty-time All-Star and St. Louis Cardinals icon the kind of prestigious biographical treatment previously afforded to his more celebrated contemporaries Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. More than just a chronological recounting of the events of Musial’s life, this is the definitive portrait of one of the game’s best-loved but most unappreciated legends, told through the remembrances of those who played beside, worked with, and covered “Stan the Man” over the course of his nearly seventy years in the national spotlight. Stan Musial never married a starlet. He didn’t die young, live too hard, or squander his talent. There were no legendary displays of temper or moodiness. He was merely the most consistent superstar of his era, a scarily gifted batsman who compiled 3,630 career hits (1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road), won three World Series titles, and retired in 1963 in possession of seventeen major-league records. Away from the diamond, he proved a savvy businessman and a model of humility and graciousness toward his many fans in St. Louis and around the world. From Keith Hernandez’s boyhood memories of Musial leaving tickets for him when the Cardinals were in San Francisco to the little-known story of Musial’s friendship with novelist James Michener—and their mutual association with Pope John Paul II—Vecsey weaves an intimate oral history around one of the great gentlemen of baseball’s Greatest Generation. There may never be another Stan the Man, a fact that future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols—reluctantly nicknamed “El Hombre” in Musial’s honor—is quick to acknowledge. But thanks to this long-overdue reappraisal, even those who took his greatness for granted will learn to appreciate him all over again.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/play-like-you-mean-it-passion-laughs-and-leadership-in-the-world-s-most-beautiful-game-by-rex-ryan--65129177https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Play Like You Mean It: Passion, Laughs, and Leadership in the World's Most Beautiful Game Author: Rex Ryan Narrator: Dan Lauria Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 3, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: No football fan will want to be without the book that delivers pure, unfiltered Rex Ryan—head coach of the New York Jets and one of the most popular, outspoken, well-liked, and widely respected personalities in the National Football League. Rex Ryan is known for his exuberance . . . and Play Like You Mean It explores every aspect of Ryan’s amazing passion for the game of football, plus the lessons he has learned in leadership and motivation during his years in and around the game. In his own words, Ryan takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL as he shares colorful football stories from his experiences with the Jets and the Ravens as well as his years recruiting players, coaching college foot­ball, and growing up as a child of legendary NFL coach Buddy Ryan. Rex’s unique brand of enthusiasm and motiva­tion comes through on every page. Most of all, fans will get insider access to Ryan’s headline-grabbing, brutally honest, and undeniably entertaining views on the NFL . . . and the very human side of the larger-than-life athletes who devote their lives to the game of foot­ball. From Ryan’s acceptance of the Jets head coaching job to his success in turning around a team that has long been number two in New York, from his drafting and believing in Mark Sanchez to kicking off the 2010 season with massive expectations (and a target on his back)—this book goes deep, and entertains on every level.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96701Tue, 03 May 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Play Like You Mean It: Passion, Laughs, and Leadership in the World's Most Beautiful Game Author: Rex Ryan Narrator: Dan Lauria Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Play Like You Mean It: Passion, Laughs, and Leadership in the World's Most Beautiful Game Author: Rex Ryan Narrator: Dan Lauria Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 3, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: No football fan will want to be without the book that delivers pure, unfiltered Rex Ryan—head coach of the New York Jets and one of the most popular, outspoken, well-liked, and widely respected personalities in the National Football League. Rex Ryan is known for his exuberance . . . and Play Like You Mean It explores every aspect of Ryan’s amazing passion for the game of football, plus the lessons he has learned in leadership and motivation during his years in and around the game. In his own words, Ryan takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL as he shares colorful football stories from his experiences with the Jets and the Ravens as well as his years recruiting players, coaching college foot­ball, and growing up as a child of legendary NFL coach Buddy Ryan. Rex’s unique brand of enthusiasm and motiva­tion comes through on every page. Most of all, fans will get insider access to Ryan’s headline-grabbing, brutally honest, and undeniably entertaining views on the NFL . . . and the very human side of the larger-than-life athletes who devote their lives to the game of foot­ball. From Ryan’s acceptance of the Jets head coaching job to his success in turning around a team that has long been number two in New York, from his drafting and believing in Mark Sanchez to kicking off the 2010 season with massive expectations (and a target on his back)—this book goes deep, and entertains on every level.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evel-the-high-flying-life-of-evel-knievel-american-showman-daredevil-and-legend-by-leigh-montville--65129176https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96690 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Evel: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 26, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Leigh Montville, this riveting and definitive new biography pulls back the red, white, and blue cape on a cultural icon—and reveals the unknown, complex, and controversial man known to millions around the world as Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and dan­ger and showmanship . . . and in the 1970s Knievel repre­sented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated. The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis . . . but on any given Saturday afternoon millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana. He delves into Knievel’s amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side—and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel’s story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold. Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96690Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96690 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Evel: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/96690 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Evel: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 38 minutes Release date: April 26, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Leigh Montville, this riveting and definitive new biography pulls back the red, white, and blue cape on a cultural icon—and reveals the unknown, complex, and controversial man known to millions around the world as Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and dan­ger and showmanship . . . and in the 1970s Knievel repre­sented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated. The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis . . . but on any given Saturday afternoon millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana. He delves into Knievel’s amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side—and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel’s story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold. Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-pride-still-mattered-by-david-maraniss--65129136https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151704 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When Pride Still Mattered Author: David Maraniss Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 28 hours 0 minutes Release date: March 15, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking biography, David Maraniss captures all of football great Vince Lombardi: the myth, the man, his game, and his God. More than any other sports figure, Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American experience. The son of an Italian immigrant butcher, Lombardi toiled for twenty frustrating years as a high school coach and then as an assistant at Fordham, West Point, and the New York Giants before his big break came at age forty-six with the chance to coach a struggling team in snowbound Wisconsin. His leadership of the Green Bay Packers to five world championships in nine seasons is the most storied period in NFL history. Lombardi became a living legend, a symbol to many of leadership, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, and to others of an obsession with winning.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151704Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151704 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When Pride Still Mattered Author: David Maraniss Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 28 hours 0 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151704 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When Pride Still Mattered Author: David Maraniss Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 28 hours 0 minutes Release date: March 15, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking biography, David Maraniss captures all of football great Vince Lombardi: the myth, the man, his game, and his God. More than any other sports figure, Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American experience. The son of an Italian immigrant butcher, Lombardi toiled for twenty frustrating years as a high school coach and then as an assistant at Fordham, West Point, and the New York Giants before his big break came at age forty-six with the chance to coach a struggling team in snowbound Wisconsin. His leadership of the Green Bay Packers to five world championships in nine seasons is the most storied period in NFL history. Lombardi became a living legend, a symbol to many of leadership, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, and to others of an obsession with winning.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/willie-mays-by-james-s-hirsch--65129131https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151712 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Willie Mays Author: James S. Hirsch Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 8, 2011 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling, authorized, “enormously entertaining and wide-ranging” (The Seattle Times) biography of the late, great Willie Mays. Willie Mays (1931–2024) was arguably the greatest player in baseball history, revered for the passion he brought to the game. He began as a teenager in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New York, and was the headliner in Major League Baseball’s bold expansion to California. He was a blend of power, speed, and stylistic bravado that enraptured fans for more than two decades. Author James Hirsch reveals the man behind the player. Mays was a transcendent figure who received standing ovations in enemy stadiums and who, during the turbulent civil rights era, urged understanding and reconciliation. More than his records, his legacy is defined by the pure joy that he brought to fans and the loving memories that have been passed to future generations so they might know the magic and beauty of the game. With meticulous research and drawing on interviews with Mays himself as well as with close friends, family, and teammates, Hirsch presents a brilliant portrait of one of America’s most significant cultural icons.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151712Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151712 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Willie Mays Author: James S. Hirsch Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 8, 2011...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151712 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Willie Mays Author: James S. Hirsch Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 27 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 8, 2011 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling, authorized, “enormously entertaining and wide-ranging” (The Seattle Times) biography of the late, great Willie Mays. Willie Mays (1931–2024) was arguably the greatest player in baseball history, revered for the passion he brought to the game. He began as a teenager in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New York, and was the headliner in Major League Baseball’s bold expansion to California. He was a blend of power, speed, and stylistic bravado that enraptured fans for more than two decades. Author James Hirsch reveals the man behind the player. Mays was a transcendent figure who received standing ovations in enemy stadiums and who, during the turbulent civil rights era, urged understanding and reconciliation. More than his records, his legacy is defined by the pure joy that he brought to fans and the loving memories that have been passed to future generations so they might know the magic and beauty of the game. With meticulous research and drawing on interviews with Mays himself as well as with close friends, family, and teammates, Hirsch presents a brilliant portrait of one of America’s most significant cultural icons.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pujols-more-than-the-game-by-scott-lamb-tim-ellsworth--65129116https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pujols: More Than the Game Author: Scott Lamb, Tim Ellsworth Narrator: Wes Bleed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 8, 2011 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: After a decade starring for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols is already compared with names in the highest reaches of baseball’s pantheon: Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Mays. Slugging his way toward the Hall of Fame, Pujols has raised the game’s standard for greatness almost beyond any statistical measure. But the standard by which Pujols measures himself has less to do with baseball performance than with honoring God and exemplifying his faith for the millions who follow him. From his birthplace in the Dominican Republic to his high-school days in Kansas City, from a single season in the minor leagues to the World Series and nine All-Star Games, Pujols has developed his immense talents on the baseball diamond, all the while focusing his direction—and the direction of his family—with the belief that a greater purpose is behind every achievement. Authors Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth spare no tale of this growing baseball legend, all the while accentuating “the unseen hand of divine providence” that has shaped the man Albert Pujols has become. It’s a story that will inspire, and a reminder of the human quality behind superhuman achievement. A story—still in the making—of allowing God’s strength to guide one man’s path to be the best his game has ever seen.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195276Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pujols: More Than the Game Author: Scott Lamb, Tim Ellsworth Narrator: Wes Bleed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/195276 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pujols: More Than the Game Author: Scott Lamb, Tim Ellsworth Narrator: Wes Bleed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 8, 2011 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: After a decade starring for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols is already compared with names in the highest reaches of baseball’s pantheon: Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Mays. Slugging his way toward the Hall of Fame, Pujols has raised the game’s standard for greatness almost beyond any statistical measure. But the standard by which Pujols measures himself has less to do with baseball performance than with honoring God and exemplifying his faith for the millions who follow him. From his birthplace in the Dominican Republic to his high-school days in Kansas City, from a single season in the minor leagues to the World Series and nine All-Star Games, Pujols has developed his immense talents on the baseball diamond, all the while focusing his direction—and the direction of his family—with the belief that a greater purpose is behind every achievement. Authors Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth spare no tale of this growing baseball legend, all the while accentuating “the unseen hand of divine providence” that has shaped the man Albert Pujols has become. It’s a story that will inspire, and a reminder of the human quality behind superhuman achievement. A story—still in the making—of allowing God’s strength to guide one man’s path to be the best his game has ever seen.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-beat-the-odds-from-homelessness-to-the-blind-side-and-beyond-by-michael-oher--65129074https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202942 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond Author: Michael Oher Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 16 minutes Release date: February 8, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were heavily stacked against him, Michael had a burning desire deep within his soul to break out of the Memphis inner-city ghetto and into a world of opportunity. While many people are now familiar with Oher's amazing journey, this is the first time he shares his account of his story in his own words, revealing his thoughts and feelings with details that only he knows, and offering his point of view on how anyone can achieve a better life. Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael talks about the goals he had for himself in order to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family for so long. He recounts poignant stories growing up in the projects and running from child services and foster care over and over again in search of some familiarity. Eventually he grasped onto football as his ticket out of the madness and worked hard to make his dream into a reality. But Oher also knew he would not be successful alone. With his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in mind, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. Sharing untold stories of heartache, determination, courage, and love, I Beat the Odds is an incredibly rousing tale of one young man's quest to achieve the American dream.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202942Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202942 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond Author: Michael Oher Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202942 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond Author: Michael Oher Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 16 minutes Release date: February 8, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were heavily stacked against him, Michael had a burning desire deep within his soul to break out of the Memphis inner-city ghetto and into a world of opportunity. While many people are now familiar with Oher's amazing journey, this is the first time he shares his account of his story in his own words, revealing his thoughts and feelings with details that only he knows, and offering his point of view on how anyone can achieve a better life. Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael talks about the goals he had for himself in order to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family for so long. He recounts poignant stories growing up in the projects and running from child services and foster care over and over again in search of some familiarity. Eventually he grasped onto football as his ticket out of the madness and worked hard to make his dream into a reality. But Oher also knew he would not be successful alone. With his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in mind, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. Sharing untold stories of heartache, determination, courage, and love, I Beat the Odds is an incredibly rousing tale of one young man's quest to achieve the American dream.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-race-too-far-by-chris-eakin--65129057https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Race Too Far Author: Chris Eakin Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 36 minutes Release date: January 27, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race - an incredible test of endurance never before attempted - a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop, going into port for repairs or supplies would mean disqualification. This remarkable challenge inspired the daring to enter - with or without sailing experience. A Race Too Far is the story of how the race unfolded, and how it became a tragedy for many involved. Of the nine sailors who started the race, four realised the madness of the undertaking and pulled out within weeks. The remaining five each have their own remarkable story. Chay Blyth, fresh from rowing the Atlantic with John Ridgway, had no sailing experience but managed to sail round the Cape of Good Hope before retiring. Nigel Tetley sank whilst in the lead with 1,100 nautical miles to go, surviving but dying in tragic circumstances two years later. Donald Crowhurst began showing signs of mental illness and tried to fake a round the world voyage. His boat was discovered adrift in an apparent suicide, but his body was never found. Bernard Moitessier abandoned the race whilst in a strong position and carried on to Tahiti, where he settled and fathered a child by a local woman despite having a wife and family in Paris. Robin Knox-Johnston was the only one to complete the race. It has undoubtedly become the most legendary of modern stories of men pitting themselves against the sea. Forty years on, Chris Eakin recreates the drama of the epic race, talking to all those touched by the tragedies surrounding the Golden Globe: the survivors, the widows and the children of those who died. It is a book that both evokes the primary wonder of the adventure itself and reflects on what it has come to mean to both those involved and the rest of us in the forty years since.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237102Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Race Too Far Author: Chris Eakin Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 36 minutes Release date: January 27, 2011...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Race Too Far Author: Chris Eakin Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 36 minutes Release date: January 27, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race - an incredible test of endurance never before attempted - a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop, going into port for repairs or supplies would mean disqualification. This remarkable challenge inspired the daring to enter - with or without sailing experience. A Race Too Far is the story of how the race unfolded, and how it became a tragedy for many involved. Of the nine sailors who started the race, four realised the madness of the undertaking and pulled out within weeks. The remaining five each have their own remarkable story. Chay Blyth, fresh from rowing the Atlantic with John Ridgway, had no sailing experience but managed to sail round the Cape of Good Hope before retiring. Nigel Tetley sank whilst in the lead with 1,100 nautical miles to go, surviving but dying in tragic circumstances two years later. Donald Crowhurst began showing signs of mental illness and tried to fake a round the world voyage. His boat was discovered adrift in an apparent suicide, but his body was never found. Bernard Moitessier abandoned the race whilst in a strong position and carried on to Tahiti, where he settled and fathered a child by a local woman despite having a wife and family in Paris. Robin Knox-Johnston was the only one to complete the race. It has undoubtedly become the most legendary of modern stories of men pitting themselves against the sea. Forty years on, Chris Eakin recreates the drama of the epic race, talking to all those touched by the tragedies surrounding the Golden Globe: the survivors, the widows and the children of those who died. It is a book that both evokes the primary wonder of the adventure itself and reflects on what it has come to mean to both those involved and the rest of us in the forty years since.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babe-ruth-by-joseph-o-meyer--65129098https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200546 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Babe Ruth Author: Joseph O. Meyer Narrator: Various Participants Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 54 minutes Release date: January 1, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.86 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of the first shows was on the life of Winston Churchill that featured sound clips of his friends and enemies produced by Joseph O. Meyers. It was such a success that Meyers was requested to produce more shows on other famous people that included, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Red Allen and more. Each Biography In Sound show introduces the life story of a well-known historical figure. It includes a fine mixture of anecdotes, interviews, critical reviews, and sound clips of the subject's voice.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200546Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200546 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Babe Ruth Author: Joseph O. Meyer Narrator: Various Participants Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 54 minutes Release date: January 1, 2011...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200546 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Babe Ruth Author: Joseph O. Meyer Narrator: Various Participants Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 54 minutes Release date: January 1, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.86 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: One of the first shows was on the life of Winston Churchill that featured sound clips of his friends and enemies produced by Joseph O. Meyers. It was such a success that Meyers was requested to produce more shows on other famous people that included, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Red Allen and more. Each Biography In Sound show introduces the life story of a well-known historical figure. It includes a fine mixture of anecdotes, interviews, critical reviews, and sound clips of the subject's voice.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/head-on-ian-botham-the-autobiography-by-ian-botham--65129045https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237119 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Head On - Ian Botham: The Autobiography Author: Ian Botham Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 50 minutes Release date: December 23, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Ian Botham, voted the cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, was a genuine all-rounder who, when on form, was simply unstoppable. In his miraculous early career, he broke all the records: the fastest ever all-rounder to achieve the magical test doubles of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets, 2,000 runs and 200 wickets, and 3,000 runs and 300 wickets. He scored a century and took five wickets in an innings in the same test match on five different occasions - a feat nobody else has managed more than twice. He even briefly held the world record for the greatest number of test wickets. For his part in the '81 Ashes alone he has achieved immortality. On the 4th day of the Headingly test, with England in deep trouble and 500-1 against with the bookies, Botham single-handedly brought them back from the dead with his 149 not-out. An innings which Wisden rate as the 4th finest of all time. He is cricket's only equivalent of George Best: a headstrong genius with a wild streak who always stole the headlines both on and off the pitch. Always controversial and confrontational, his life has been a sensational rollercoaster ride. From cannabis smoking to accusations of affairs, ball-tampering and air-rage, he became a figure of obsession for the tabloids, making his story unmissable.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237119Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237119 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Head On - Ian Botham: The Autobiography Author: Ian Botham Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 50 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237119 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Head On - Ian Botham: The Autobiography Author: Ian Botham Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 50 minutes Release date: December 23, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Ian Botham, voted the cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, was a genuine all-rounder who, when on form, was simply unstoppable. In his miraculous early career, he broke all the records: the fastest ever all-rounder to achieve the magical test doubles of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets, 2,000 runs and 200 wickets, and 3,000 runs and 300 wickets. He scored a century and took five wickets in an innings in the same test match on five different occasions - a feat nobody else has managed more than twice. He even briefly held the world record for the greatest number of test wickets. For his part in the '81 Ashes alone he has achieved immortality. On the 4th day of the Headingly test, with England in deep trouble and 500-1 against with the bookies, Botham single-handedly brought them back from the dead with his 149 not-out. An innings which Wisden rate as the 4th finest of all time. He is cricket's only equivalent of George Best: a headstrong genius with a wild streak who always stole the headlines both on and off the pitch. Always controversial and confrontational, his life has been a sensational rollercoaster ride. From cannabis smoking to accusations of affairs, ball-tampering and air-rage, he became a figure of obsession for the tabloids, making his story unmissable.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unbroken-a-world-war-ii-story-of-survival-resilience-and-redemption-by-laura-hillenbrand--65129174https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/121216 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Author: Laura Hillenbrand Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 57 minutes Release date: November 16, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.65 of Total 820 Ratings of Narrator: 4.77 of Total 155 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. “Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he’d been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in Seabiscuit. Telling an unforgettable story of a man’s journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/121216Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/121216 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Author: Laura Hillenbrand Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/121216 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Author: Laura Hillenbrand Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 57 minutes Release date: November 16, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.65 of Total 820 Ratings of Narrator: 4.77 of Total 155 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. “Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he’d been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in Seabiscuit. Telling an unforgettable story of a man’s journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/run-to-overcome-the-inspiring-story-of-an-american-champion-s-long-distance-quest-to-achieve-a-big-dream-by-meb-keflezighi--65129109https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194866 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream Author: Meb Keflezighi Narrator: Jon Gauger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 6 minutes Release date: November 1, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Meb Keflezighi (Kef-lez-ghee) is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon? His story sounds like the living embodiment of the American dream . . . but Meb’s path to victory hasn’t been smooth. Not long after he stood on the Olympic platform as a U.S. silver medalist, it all came crashing down. And he was about to find out whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through. Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and shares the secrets to overcoming the odds in your own life.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194866Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194866 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream Author: Meb Keflezighi Narrator: Jon Gauger...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/194866 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream Author: Meb Keflezighi Narrator: Jon Gauger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 6 minutes Release date: November 1, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Meb Keflezighi (Kef-lez-ghee) is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon? His story sounds like the living embodiment of the American dream . . . but Meb’s path to victory hasn’t been smooth. Not long after he stood on the Olympic platform as a U.S. silver medalist, it all came crashing down. And he was about to find out whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through. Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and shares the secrets to overcoming the odds in your own life.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-boy-mickey-mantle-and-the-end-of-america-s-childhood-by-jane-leavy--65129071https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231404 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood Author: Jane Leavy Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd, Jane Leavy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 3 minutes Release date: October 12, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Award-winning sports writer Jane Leavy follows her New York Times runaway bestseller Sandy Koufax with the definitive biography of baseball icon Mickey Mantle. The legendary Hall-of-Fame outfielder was a national hero during his record-setting career with the New York Yankees, but public revelations of alcoholism, infidelity, and family strife badly tarnished the ballplayer's reputation in his latter years. In The Last Boy, Leavy plumbs the depths of the complex athlete, using copious first-hand research as well as her own memories, to show why The Mick remains the most beloved and misunderstood Yankee slugger of all time.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231404Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231404 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood Author: Jane Leavy Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd, Jane Leavy Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231404 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood Author: Jane Leavy Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd, Jane Leavy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 3 minutes Release date: October 12, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Award-winning sports writer Jane Leavy follows her New York Times runaway bestseller Sandy Koufax with the definitive biography of baseball icon Mickey Mantle. The legendary Hall-of-Fame outfielder was a national hero during his record-setting career with the New York Yankees, but public revelations of alcoholism, infidelity, and family strife badly tarnished the ballplayer's reputation in his latter years. In The Last Boy, Leavy plumbs the depths of the complex athlete, using copious first-hand research as well as her own memories, to show why The Mick remains the most beloved and misunderstood Yankee slugger of all time.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-back-stronger-unleashing-the-hidden-power-of-adversity-by-drew-brees--65129096https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218637 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity Author: Drew Brees Narrator: Chris Fabry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 49 minutes Release date: July 6, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218637Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218637 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity Author: Drew Brees Narrator: Chris Fabry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 49...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218637 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity Author: Drew Brees Narrator: Chris Fabry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 49 minutes Release date: July 6, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rogers-hornsby-a-biography-by-charles-c-alexander--65129178https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/136763 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rogers Hornsby: A Biography Author: Charles C. Alexander Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 41 minutes Release date: June 22, 2010 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the 1920s Rogers Hornsby was the National League's foremost star, its biggest since Honus Wagner-and its principal answer to the American League's Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. He was a seven-time National League batting champion, and his 1924 average remains the major-league high for this century. From his Texas childhood until his death in 1962, Hornsby lived his entire life in the world of baseball, building a legend through his remarkable involvement in every phase of the sport. His career as a player, manager, and instructor was spectacular in its unpredictability, and the story of his life chronicles the golden age of baseball.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/136763Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/136763 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rogers Hornsby: A Biography Author: Charles C. Alexander Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 41 minutes Release date: June...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/136763 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rogers Hornsby: A Biography Author: Charles C. Alexander Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 41 minutes Release date: June 22, 2010 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the 1920s Rogers Hornsby was the National League's foremost star, its biggest since Honus Wagner-and its principal answer to the American League's Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. He was a seven-time National League batting champion, and his 1924 average remains the major-league high for this century. From his Texas childhood until his death in 1962, Hornsby lived his entire life in the world of baseball, building a legend through his remarkable involvement in every phase of the sport. His career as a player, manager, and instructor was spectacular in its unpredictability, and the story of his life chronicles the golden age of baseball.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-nicklaus-my-story-by-jack-nicklaus--65129011https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241435 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jack Nicklaus: My Story Author: Jack Nicklaus Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 7, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: During his more than forty-year career as champion amateur, dominating professional, and senior star, the Golden Bear has won almost one hundred tournaments around the world. Topping that astounding achievement are his record twenty major-championship victories: two US Amateurs, six Masters, four US Opens, three British Opens, and five US PGA Championships. This is Jack Nicklaus’ complete and compelling in-depth account of his legendary major triumphs, along with many other competition highlights—and lowlights—of one of the greatest sports careers of all time.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241435Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241435 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jack Nicklaus: My Story Author: Jack Nicklaus Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 7, 2010...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241435 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jack Nicklaus: My Story Author: Jack Nicklaus Narrator: Ian Esmo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 7, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: During his more than forty-year career as champion amateur, dominating professional, and senior star, the Golden Bear has won almost one hundred tournaments around the world. Topping that astounding achievement are his record twenty major-championship victories: two US Amateurs, six Masters, four US Opens, three British Opens, and five US PGA Championships. This is Jack Nicklaus’ complete and compelling in-depth account of his legendary major triumphs, along with many other competition highlights—and lowlights—of one of the greatest sports careers of all time.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hard-work-a-life-on-and-off-the-court-by-tim-crothers-roy-williams--65129099https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198929 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court Author: Tim Crothers, Roy Williams Narrator: Alan Winter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 13 minutes Release date: November 10, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Roy Williams, head coach of the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, the Tar Heels, has the highest winning percentage in NCAA history. Over the last seven years, the 58-year-old Asheville, N.C., native—who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007—has won 205 games, including 24 in the NCAA Tournament. That’s more Final Fours, more wins, and more NCAA Tournament victories than any basketball coach in the nation. Hard Work tells the story of Roy Williams’ life that few people know, in Williams’ own distinct and colorful way—his troubled upbringing, his college years, his years of trying to make ends meet before becoming a head coach. It reveals how determination took him from an impoverished home in the mountains of North Carolina to the very pinnacle of coaching success, culminating in the 2009 NCAA National Championship (his second in five years). And it pulls back the curtain on one of college basketball’s most guarded programs as witnessed by one of the most successful, dominant coaches, at the prime of his power. Coach Williams describes himself as the most competitive person on earth, admitting that he once got into a game of pool with Michael Jordan that nearly ended in a fistfight. In addition to providing a fresh look at Jordan, Hard Work will chronicle Williams’ connection with such basketball luminaries as Paul Pierce, Kirk Hinrich, Jacque Vaughn, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Sean May, and Rashad McCants, along with Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, all of whom Williams credits with having earned him the highest winning percentage in NCAA history. Hard Work is an inspirational story of what can be achieve by  anyone who commits to a dream.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198929Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198929 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court Author: Tim Crothers, Roy Williams Narrator: Alan Winter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 13 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198929 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court Author: Tim Crothers, Roy Williams Narrator: Alan Winter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 13 minutes Release date: November 10, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Roy Williams, head coach of the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, the Tar Heels, has the highest winning percentage in NCAA history. Over the last seven years, the 58-year-old Asheville, N.C., native—who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007—has won 205 games, including 24 in the NCAA Tournament. That’s more Final Fours, more wins, and more NCAA Tournament victories than any basketball coach in the nation. Hard Work tells the story of Roy Williams’ life that few people know, in Williams’ own distinct and colorful way—his troubled upbringing, his college years, his years of trying to make ends meet before becoming a head coach. It reveals how determination took him from an impoverished home in the mountains of North Carolina to the very pinnacle of coaching success, culminating in the 2009 NCAA National Championship (his second in five years). And it pulls back the curtain on one of college basketball’s most guarded programs as witnessed by one of the most successful, dominant coaches, at the prime of his power. Coach Williams describes himself as the most competitive person on earth, admitting that he once got into a game of pool with Michael Jordan that nearly ended in a fistfight. In addition to providing a fresh look at Jordan, Hard Work will chronicle Williams’ connection with such basketball luminaries as Paul Pierce, Kirk Hinrich, Jacque Vaughn, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Sean May, and Rashad McCants, along with Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, all of whom Williams credits with having earned him the highest winning percentage in NCAA history. Hard Work is an inspirational story of what can be achieve by  anyone who commits to a dream.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shooting-stars-by-lebron-james-buzz-bissinger--65129122https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201787 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shooting Stars Author: Lebron James, Buzz Bissinger Narrator: Moe Irvin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: September 8, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own 'A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z 'A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who became champions, wonderfully told through the maturing eyes of basketball's greatest star.' — John Grisham Before LeBron James was an NBA superstar, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who loved to play basketball on a team called the Shooting Stars. This is the story of how this motley group of ten-year-olds grew into a team and became men together - surviving the challenges of inner city America and enduring jealousy, hostility, exploitation, and the consequences of their own overconfidence in their quest to win a national championship. Shooting Stars is a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201787Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201787 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shooting Stars Author: Lebron James, Buzz Bissinger Narrator: Moe Irvin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: September...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201787 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shooting Stars Author: Lebron James, Buzz Bissinger Narrator: Moe Irvin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 14 minutes Release date: September 8, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own 'A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z 'A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who became champions, wonderfully told through the maturing eyes of basketball's greatest star.' — John Grisham Before LeBron James was an NBA superstar, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who loved to play basketball on a team called the Shooting Stars. This is the story of how this motley group of ten-year-olds grew into a team and became men together - surviving the challenges of inner city America and enduring jealousy, hostility, exploitation, and the consequences of their own overconfidence in their quest to win a national championship. Shooting Stars is a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-flame-of-pure-fire-jack-dempsey-and-the-roaring-20s-by-roger-kahn--65129146https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Flame of Pure Fire: Jack Dempsey and the Roaring '20s Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Kevin Yon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 9 minutes Release date: July 15, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Jack Dempsey was perfectly suited to the time in which he fought, the time when the United States first felt the throb of its own overwhelming power. For eight years and two months after World War I, Dempsey, with his fierce good looks and matchless dedication to the kill, was heavyweight champion of the world. A Flame of Pure Fire is the extraordinary story of a man and a country growing to maturity in a blaze of strength and exuberance that nearly burned them to ash. Hobo, roughneck, fighter, lover, millionaire, movie star, and, finally, a gentleman of rare generosity and sincerity, Dempsey embodied an America grappling with the confusing demands of preeminence. Dempsey lived a life that touched every part of the American experience in the first half of the twentieth century. Roger Kahn, one of our preeminent writers about the human side of sport, has found in Dempsey a subject that matches his own manifold talents. A friend of Dempsey's and an insightful observer of the ways in which sport can measure a society's evolution, Kahn reaches a new and exciting stage in his acclaimed career with this book. In the story of a man John Lardner called 'a flame of pure fire, at last a hero,' Roger Kahn finds the heart of America.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146231Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Flame of Pure Fire: Jack Dempsey and the Roaring '20s Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Kevin Yon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 9 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146231 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Flame of Pure Fire: Jack Dempsey and the Roaring '20s Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Kevin Yon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 9 minutes Release date: July 15, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Jack Dempsey was perfectly suited to the time in which he fought, the time when the United States first felt the throb of its own overwhelming power. For eight years and two months after World War I, Dempsey, with his fierce good looks and matchless dedication to the kill, was heavyweight champion of the world. A Flame of Pure Fire is the extraordinary story of a man and a country growing to maturity in a blaze of strength and exuberance that nearly burned them to ash. Hobo, roughneck, fighter, lover, millionaire, movie star, and, finally, a gentleman of rare generosity and sincerity, Dempsey embodied an America grappling with the confusing demands of preeminence. Dempsey lived a life that touched every part of the American experience in the first half of the twentieth century. Roger Kahn, one of our preeminent writers about the human side of sport, has found in Dempsey a subject that matches his own manifold talents. A friend of Dempsey's and an insightful observer of the ways in which sport can measure a society's evolution, Kahn reaches a new and exciting stage in his acclaimed career with this book. In the story of a man John Lardner called 'a flame of pure fire, at last a hero,' Roger Kahn finds the heart of America.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-things-first-the-rules-of-being-a-warner-by-kurt-warner-brenda-warner--65129078https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218642 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner Narrator: Abigail Seward, Rebecca Gallagher, Todd Busteed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 48 minutes Release date: June 30, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP–winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-Marine turned stay-at-home Mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a center for chronically ill infants. Together they’re the parents of seven children, going into their thirteenth year of marriage. Their formula for success? They put First Things First—faith, family, and giving to others—it’s their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, entertaining, and insightful look at life inside the Warner house. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they’re working to instill in their kids, things they’ve done right, mistakes they’ve made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Kurt Warner fans will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the Warner family daily life. Includes 16 pages of color photos.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218642Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218642 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner Narrator: Abigail Seward, Rebecca Gallagher, Todd Busteed Format:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218642 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner Author: Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner Narrator: Abigail Seward, Rebecca Gallagher, Todd Busteed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 48 minutes Release date: June 30, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP–winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-Marine turned stay-at-home Mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a center for chronically ill infants. Together they’re the parents of seven children, going into their thirteenth year of marriage. Their formula for success? They put First Things First—faith, family, and giving to others—it’s their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, entertaining, and insightful look at life inside the Warner house. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they’re working to instill in their kids, things they’ve done right, mistakes they’ve made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Kurt Warner fans will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the Warner family daily life. Includes 16 pages of color photos.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-rod-by-selena-roberts--65129070https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231873 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A-Rod Author: Selena Roberts Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 4, 2009 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “Diligent, detailed, and overpowering. This is not a book of conjecture: It’s one of bootstrap journalism.”  —New York magazine   The New York Times calls sports journalist Selena Roberts’s blistering biography, A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez, “Important…devastating…merciless.” A columnist for Sports Illustrated, Roberts pulls no punches in her tough and brilliant New York Times bestseller, an exploration of the multi-million-dollar Yankees slugger’s checkered life and career. A-Rod is an eye-opening, unputdownable look at one of the greatest—and most flawed—players in today’s game.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231873Mon, 04 May 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231873 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A-Rod Author: Selena Roberts Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 4, 2009 Genres: Sports...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231873 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A-Rod Author: Selena Roberts Narrator: L.J. Ganser Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 4, 2009 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: “Diligent, detailed, and overpowering. This is not a book of conjecture: It’s one of bootstrap journalism.”  —New York magazine   The New York Times calls sports journalist Selena Roberts’s blistering biography, A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez, “Important…devastating…merciless.” A columnist for Sports Illustrated, Roberts pulls no punches in her tough and brilliant New York Times bestseller, an exploration of the multi-million-dollar Yankees slugger’s checkered life and career. A-Rod is an eye-opening, unputdownable look at one of the greatest—and most flawed—players in today’s game.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-marilyn-a-memory-of-love-by-roger-kahn--65129144https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/148060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe & Marilyn: A Memory of Love Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 46 minutes Release date: February 15, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was the most famous and best ballplayer of his generation. She was America’s blonde. They were intense, impassioned lovers, and, long after that, gentle and loving friends. The only thing that didn’t work between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe was their marriage. Joe & Marilyn is a portrait of DiMaggio, as godlike as his legend on the field, but vulnerable and intensely human off and of a stormy Marilyn of whom it was said, “She doesn’t need a husband. She needs salvation.” After DiMaggio retired from baseball, he saw a publicity photo of Marilyn and his courtship began. She was reluctant to meet him fearing an old, vulgar ballplayer and instead finding a poised and graying man—'a little shy, like me'—impeccably tailored and financially secure. When they married in 1954, reporters called them “Mr. and Mrs. America.” But their married life was strained from the start. She was messy. He was compulsively neat. He wanted a certain primness and she liked to show her storied body. The marriage lasted nine months. In later years as Marilyn drifted through mental illness, DiMaggio reappeared as a stalwart friend. But even he could not rescue her. In the end all that was left for him was to plan her funeral. He barred some of Hollywood’s most famous names. Why? 'Because they killed her,' he told a friend.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/148060Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/148060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe & Marilyn: A Memory of Love Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 46 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/148060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe & Marilyn: A Memory of Love Author: Roger Kahn Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 46 minutes Release date: February 15, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was the most famous and best ballplayer of his generation. She was America’s blonde. They were intense, impassioned lovers, and, long after that, gentle and loving friends. The only thing that didn’t work between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe was their marriage. Joe & Marilyn is a portrait of DiMaggio, as godlike as his legend on the field, but vulnerable and intensely human off and of a stormy Marilyn of whom it was said, “She doesn’t need a husband. She needs salvation.” After DiMaggio retired from baseball, he saw a publicity photo of Marilyn and his courtship began. She was reluctant to meet him fearing an old, vulgar ballplayer and instead finding a poised and graying man—'a little shy, like me'—impeccably tailored and financially secure. When they married in 1954, reporters called them “Mr. and Mrs. America.” But their married life was strained from the start. She was messy. He was compulsively neat. He wanted a certain primness and she liked to show her storied body. The marriage lasted nine months. In later years as Marilyn drifted through mental illness, DiMaggio reappeared as a stalwart friend. But even he could not rescue her. In the end all that was left for him was to plan her funeral. He barred some of Hollywood’s most famous names. Why? 'Because they killed her,' he told a friend.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncommon-finding-your-path-to-significance-by-tony-dungy--65129075https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218686 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 58 minutes Release date: January 27, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 2009 Retailer's Choice Award winner! Super Bowl–winning coach and #1 New York Times best selling author Tony Dungy has had an unusual opportunity to reflect on what it takes to achieve significance. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture. He also works every day with young men who are trying to achieve significance through football and all that goes with a professional athletic career—such as money, power, and celebrity. Coach Dungy has had all that, but he passionately believes that there is a different path to significance, a path characterized by attitudes, ambitions, and allegiances that are all too rare but uncommonly rewarding. Uncommon reveals lessons on achieving significance that the coach has learned from his remarkable parents, his athletic and coaching career, his mentors, and his journey with God. A particular focus of the book: what it means to be a man of significance in a culture that is offering young men few positive role models.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218686Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218686 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 58 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218686 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 58 minutes Release date: January 27, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 2009 Retailer's Choice Award winner! Super Bowl–winning coach and #1 New York Times best selling author Tony Dungy has had an unusual opportunity to reflect on what it takes to achieve significance. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture. He also works every day with young men who are trying to achieve significance through football and all that goes with a professional athletic career—such as money, power, and celebrity. Coach Dungy has had all that, but he passionately believes that there is a different path to significance, a path characterized by attitudes, ambitions, and allegiances that are all too rare but uncommonly rewarding. Uncommon reveals lessons on achieving significance that the coach has learned from his remarkable parents, his athletic and coaching career, his mentors, and his journey with God. A particular focus of the book: what it means to be a man of significance in a culture that is offering young men few positive role models.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-jesus-by-george-foreman--65129137https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Thank You Jesus! Author: George Foreman Narrator: George Foreman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 14, 2008 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Foreman fought Jimmy Young in 1977 in Puerto Rico. Immediately after, he retired from boxing to devote his life to spreading the word of Jesus Christ. "Thank You Jesus!" is a live recording of George from 1979 that captures the energy and vitality of the former heavyweight champion. Foreman also details the 1977 fight that changed his life forever.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143629Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Thank You Jesus! Author: George Foreman Narrator: George Foreman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 14, 2008...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/143629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Thank You Jesus! Author: George Foreman Narrator: George Foreman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 14, 2008 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Foreman fought Jimmy Young in 1977 in Puerto Rico. Immediately after, he retired from boxing to devote his life to spreading the word of Jesus Christ. "Thank You Jesus!" is a live recording of George from 1979 that captures the energy and vitality of the former heavyweight champion. Foreman also details the 1977 fight that changed his life forever.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-never-had-it-made-by-jackie-robinson--65129139https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/147322 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Never Had It Made Author: Jackie Robinson Narrator: Ossie Davis Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 4, 2008 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.56 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The bestselling autobiography of American baseball and civil rights legend Jackie Robinson Before Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball's stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues. I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the 'Noble Experiment'—Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball. More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson's life after baseball. He recounts his political aspirations and civil rights activism; his friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, William Buckley, Jr., and Nelson Rockefeller; and his troubled relationship with his son, Jackie, Jr. I Never Had It Made endures as an inspiring story of a man whose heroism extended well beyond the playing field.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/147322Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/147322 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Never Had It Made Author: Jackie Robinson Narrator: Ossie Davis Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 4, 2008...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/147322 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Never Had It Made Author: Jackie Robinson Narrator: Ossie Davis Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 4, 2008 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.56 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The bestselling autobiography of American baseball and civil rights legend Jackie Robinson Before Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball's stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues. I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the 'Noble Experiment'—Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball. More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson's life after baseball. He recounts his political aspirations and civil rights activism; his friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, William Buckley, Jr., and Nelson Rockefeller; and his troubled relationship with his son, Jackie, Jr. I Never Had It Made endures as an inspiring story of a man whose heroism extended well beyond the playing field.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/always-by-my-side-by-jim-nantz--65129124https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202932 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always By My Side Author: Jim Nantz Narrator: Jim Nantz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 6, 2008 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Abridged CDs * 5 CDs, 6 hours America’s most visible sports commentator tells the stories of the most dramatic moments in sports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream—his beloved father, who has fallen victim to Alzheimer’s disease.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202932Tue, 06 May 2008 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202932 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always By My Side Author: Jim Nantz Narrator: Jim Nantz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 6, 2008 Genres: Sports...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/202932 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always By My Side Author: Jim Nantz Narrator: Jim Nantz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 6, 2008 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Abridged CDs * 5 CDs, 6 hours America’s most visible sports commentator tells the stories of the most dramatic moments in sports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream—his beloved father, who has fallen victim to Alzheimer’s disease.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quiet-strength-the-principles-practices-and-priorities-of-a-winning-life-by-tony-dungy--65129065https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218655 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 19 minutes Release date: July 10, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.57 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 2008 Retailer's Choice Award winner! Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach—especially a football coach—to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family—and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed. Includes a foreword by Denzel Washington.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218655Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218655 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/218655 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life Author: Tony Dungy Narrator: Tony Dungy Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 19 minutes Release date: July 10, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.57 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: 2008 Retailer's Choice Award winner! Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach—especially a football coach—to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family—and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed. Includes a foreword by Denzel Washington.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triumph-the-untold-story-of-jesse-owens-and-hitler-s-olympics-by-jeremy-schaap--65129108https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208199 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics Author: Jeremy Schaap Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 19, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.57 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Owens family, previously unpublished interviews, and exhaustive archival research, Jeremy Schaap transports us to Nazi Germany to weave this dramatic tale. From the start, American participation in the games was controversial. A boycott, based on reports of Nazi hostility to Jews, was afoot, but it was thwarted by the president of the American Olympic Committee. At the games themselves the plots and intrigues continued: Owens was befriended by a German rival, broad jumper Luz Long, who helped Owens win the gold medal at his own expense. Two Jewish sprinters were, at the last moment, denied the chance to compete for the United States out of misguided politeness to the Nazi hosts. And a myth was born that Hitler himself had snubbed Owens. Like Neal Bascomb's The Perfect Mile and David Margolick's Beyond Glory, Triumph captures this momentous episode in sports, and world, history in a nuanced yet page-turning narrative full of drama, suspense, and color.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208199Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208199 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics Author: Jeremy Schaap Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208199 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics Author: Jeremy Schaap Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 19, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.57 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Owens family, previously unpublished interviews, and exhaustive archival research, Jeremy Schaap transports us to Nazi Germany to weave this dramatic tale. From the start, American participation in the games was controversial. A boycott, based on reports of Nazi hostility to Jews, was afoot, but it was thwarted by the president of the American Olympic Committee. At the games themselves the plots and intrigues continued: Owens was befriended by a German rival, broad jumper Luz Long, who helped Owens win the gold medal at his own expense. Two Jewish sprinters were, at the last moment, denied the chance to compete for the United States out of misguided politeness to the Nazi hosts. And a myth was born that Hitler himself had snubbed Owens. Like Neal Bascomb's The Perfect Mile and David Margolick's Beyond Glory, Triumph captures this momentous episode in sports, and world, history in a nuanced yet page-turning narrative full of drama, suspense, and color.]]>1805cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baseball-in-41-a-celebration-of-the-best-baseball-season-ever-in-the-year-america-went-to-war-by-robert-w-creamer--65129163https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124229 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baseball in ’41: A Celebration of the “Best Baseball Season Ever”—in the Year America Went to War Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: January 1, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It was the year that Joe DiMaggio set his 56-game hitting streak, that Ted Williams batted .406, that the Dodgers and the Yankees battled each other in a classic World series—and that the United States went to war. In this look at what he calls 'the best baseball season ever,' Robert Creamer skillfully intertwines all these epochal baseball happenings with an informal history of a pivotal period in American life, as well as with his own memories of what it was like to be eighteen and a baseball fan when the game he loved vied for his attention with a looming war. For all who love baseball, Baseball in '41 makes it clear why the game is still the purest representation of the American Dream.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124229Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124229 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baseball in ’41: A Celebration of the “Best Baseball Season Ever”—in the Year America Went to War Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Grover Gardner...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/124229 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baseball in ’41: A Celebration of the “Best Baseball Season Ever”—in the Year America Went to War Author: Robert W. Creamer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: January 1, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It was the year that Joe DiMaggio set his 56-game hitting streak, that Ted Williams batted .406, that the Dodgers and the Yankees battled each other in a classic World series—and that the United States went to war. In this look at what he calls 'the best baseball season ever,' Robert Creamer skillfully intertwines all these epochal baseball happenings with an informal history of a pivotal period in American life, as well as with his own memories of what it was like to be eighteen and a baseball fan when the game he loved vied for his attention with a looming war. For all who love baseball, Baseball in '41 makes it clear why the game is still the purest representation of the American Dream.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blind-side-evolution-of-a-game-by-michael-lewis--65129103https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game Author: Michael Lewis Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 47 minutes Release date: October 17, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 49 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In football, as in life, the value we place on people changes with the rules of the games they play. When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school. And he has no serious experience playing organized football. What changes? He takes up football, and school, after a rich, Evangelical, Republican family plucks him from the mean streets. Their love is the first great force that alters the world’s perception of the boy, whom they adopt. The second force is the evolution of professional football itself. In THE BLIND SIDE, Lewis shows us a largely unanalyzed but inexorable trend in football working its way down from the pros to the high school game, where it collides with the life of a single young man to produce a narrative of great and surprising power.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158629Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game Author: Michael Lewis Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 47 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158629 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game Author: Michael Lewis Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 47 minutes Release date: October 17, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 49 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In football, as in life, the value we place on people changes with the rules of the games they play. When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school. And he has no serious experience playing organized football. What changes? He takes up football, and school, after a rich, Evangelical, Republican family plucks him from the mean streets. Their love is the first great force that alters the world’s perception of the boy, whom they adopt. The second force is the evolution of professional football itself. In THE BLIND SIDE, Lewis shows us a largely unanalyzed but inexorable trend in football working its way down from the pros to the high school game, where it collides with the life of a single young man to produce a narrative of great and surprising power.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gimp-by-mark-zupan--65129069https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233874 to listen full audiobooks. Title: GIMP Author: Mark Zupan Narrator: Mark Zupan Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 34 minutes Release date: October 17, 2006 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Mark Zupan was a college soccer star, out drinking one night with friends. Tired from the game and from a few too many beers, he decided to take a nap in the back of his best friend's pickup truck. Still asleep when the pickup started and drove away, he was suddenly jolted awake when the truck crashed. Mark was thrown into a canal and stuck for fourteen hours. When he was finally rescued, Mark discovered the terrible truth—he'd broken his neck and was likely a quadriplegic, facing life in a wheelchair and only limited use of all four limbs. At first Mark's only goal was to walk again, and when that proved impossible he fell into a terrible despair, furious with himself and increasingly bitter. But through love, friendship, and an introduction to a new sport, Mark has gone on to create an existence that's truly exceptional. Now a Paralymic athlete (playing Quad Rubgy, aka ''murderball''), Mark's memoir explains that in a way getting hurt was the best thing that ever could have happened to him. Inspiring, defiant, and revealing, GIMP will appeal not only to fans of Murderball, but also to anyone ready to be motivated by a story about triumphing over the odds. Read by Mark Zupan]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233874Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233874 to listen full audiobooks. Title: GIMP Author: Mark Zupan Narrator: Mark Zupan Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 34 minutes Release date: October 17, 2006 Genres: Sports...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233874 to listen full audiobooks. Title: GIMP Author: Mark Zupan Narrator: Mark Zupan Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 34 minutes Release date: October 17, 2006 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Mark Zupan was a college soccer star, out drinking one night with friends. Tired from the game and from a few too many beers, he decided to take a nap in the back of his best friend's pickup truck. Still asleep when the pickup started and drove away, he was suddenly jolted awake when the truck crashed. Mark was thrown into a canal and stuck for fourteen hours. When he was finally rescued, Mark discovered the terrible truth—he'd broken his neck and was likely a quadriplegic, facing life in a wheelchair and only limited use of all four limbs. At first Mark's only goal was to walk again, and when that proved impossible he fell into a terrible despair, furious with himself and increasingly bitter. But through love, friendship, and an introduction to a new sport, Mark has gone on to create an existence that's truly exceptional. Now a Paralymic athlete (playing Quad Rubgy, aka ''murderball''), Mark's memoir explains that in a way getting hurt was the best thing that ever could have happened to him. Inspiring, defiant, and revealing, GIMP will appeal not only to fans of Murderball, but also to anyone ready to be motivated by a story about triumphing over the odds. Read by Mark Zupan]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wins-losses-and-lessons-by-lou-holtz--65129083https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233878 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wins, Losses, and Lessons Author: Lou Holtz Narrator: Lou Holtz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 15, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 22 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When I die and people realize that I will not be resurrected in three days, they will forget me. That is the way it should be. For reasons known only to God, I was asked to write an autobiography. Most people who knew me growing up didn't think I would ever read a book, let alone write one.—Lou Holtz Few people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than Lou Holtz. Winner of the three national Coach of the Year honors, the only coach ever to lead six different schools to season-ending bowl games, and the ninth-winningest coach in college football history, Holtz is still teaching and coaching, although he is no longer on the gridiron. In his most telling work to date, the man still known as ''Coach'' reveals what motivated a rail-thin 135-pound kid with marginal academic credentials and a pronounced speech impediment to play and coach college football, and to become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in history. With unflinching honesty and his trademark dry wit, Holtz goes deep, giving us the intimate details of the people who shaped his life and the decisions he would make that shaped the life of so many others. His is a storied career, and Holtz provides a frank and inside look at the challenges he overcame to turn around the programs at William and Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, and Minnesota. From growing up in East Liverpool, Ohio, to his early days as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa, to his national championship runs at Notre Dame and his final seasons on the sidelines in South Carolina, Lou Holtz gives his best, a poignant, funny, and instructive look into a life well lived.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233878Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233878 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wins, Losses, and Lessons Author: Lou Holtz Narrator: Lou Holtz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 15, 2006...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/233878 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wins, Losses, and Lessons Author: Lou Holtz Narrator: Lou Holtz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 15, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 22 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: When I die and people realize that I will not be resurrected in three days, they will forget me. That is the way it should be. For reasons known only to God, I was asked to write an autobiography. Most people who knew me growing up didn't think I would ever read a book, let alone write one.—Lou Holtz Few people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than Lou Holtz. Winner of the three national Coach of the Year honors, the only coach ever to lead six different schools to season-ending bowl games, and the ninth-winningest coach in college football history, Holtz is still teaching and coaching, although he is no longer on the gridiron. In his most telling work to date, the man still known as ''Coach'' reveals what motivated a rail-thin 135-pound kid with marginal academic credentials and a pronounced speech impediment to play and coach college football, and to become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in history. With unflinching honesty and his trademark dry wit, Holtz goes deep, giving us the intimate details of the people who shaped his life and the decisions he would make that shaped the life of so many others. His is a storied career, and Holtz provides a frank and inside look at the challenges he overcame to turn around the programs at William and Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, and Minnesota. From growing up in East Liverpool, Ohio, to his early days as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa, to his national championship runs at Notre Dame and his final seasons on the sidelines in South Carolina, Lou Holtz gives his best, a poignant, funny, and instructive look into a life well lived.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pro-lessons-about-golf-and-life-from-my-father-claude-harmon-sr-by-butch-harmon--65129159https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/286372 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Pro: Lessons About Golf and Life from My Father, Claude Harmon, Sr. Author: Butch Harmon Narrator: Joseph Buttler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: May 9, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Butch Harmon is the world’s number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Darren Clarke, Natalie Gulbis, and Davis Love III. How did he become such a legendary teacher and mentor? The answer is simple: He learned from watching his father. The Harmons are the First Family of golf, and Claude Harmon, Sr., was the greatest of them all. His skill as a player, an innovator, a teacher, a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a peer of giants such as Ben Hogan has gone largely unappreciated by all but those who knew him best. In this book by his son, he finally gets his due. In The Pro, Butch Harmon paints a compelling portrait of an era in sports before the emergence of big media and bigger money, and shows how the lessons he learned about life and golf at his father’s knee made him the man he is today. The Pro is both a family and a golf memoir, as well as an inside look at what it takes to teach the Tigers of the world. It describes how Butch and his brothers, who are also teachers, transfer their father’s unique wit, wisdom, and philosophy to the next generation of golfers. Sometimes their advice relates to the game, sometimes they simply offer words of encouragement and motivation, sometimes they make pointed criticisms intended to shock their students into focus, and sometimes they try to impart simple advice about “walking around through life.” The Harmon brothers are teachers who share a special quality: All of their lessons are passed down from their father. Millions of golf fans know Butch Harmon; many are even familiar with his father and brothers. But never before have we been given such an intimate look at life among the legends of golf. The Pro is the story of an extraordinary father and son that will resonate with anyone who has ever looked back on life and recognized the wisdom of their parents’ teachings. "Golf's hard," Dad would say, pointing a meaty finger at me as if he were about to reveal the secret of the Rosetta Stone. “Good golf is damn hard, and championship golf is something only a few will ever see. But that’s how it should be. If it were easy, everybody would do it. And where’s the fun in that?” From Butch Harmon, the world’s number one golf coach, comes the inside story of how he learned everything he knows about golf and life from his father, Claude Harmon, Sr. Both a family memoir and a reminiscence of growing up among the legends of sport, The Pro is a portrait of one extraordinary family and the game that will carry their legacy for years to come.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/286372Tue, 09 May 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/286372 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Pro: Lessons About Golf and Life from My Father, Claude Harmon, Sr. Author: Butch Harmon Narrator: Joseph Buttler Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/286372 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Pro: Lessons About Golf and Life from My Father, Claude Harmon, Sr. Author: Butch Harmon Narrator: Joseph Buttler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: May 9, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Butch Harmon is the world’s number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Darren Clarke, Natalie Gulbis, and Davis Love III. How did he become such a legendary teacher and mentor? The answer is simple: He learned from watching his father. The Harmons are the First Family of golf, and Claude Harmon, Sr., was the greatest of them all. His skill as a player, an innovator, a teacher, a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a peer of giants such as Ben Hogan has gone largely unappreciated by all but those who knew him best. In this book by his son, he finally gets his due. In The Pro, Butch Harmon paints a compelling portrait of an era in sports before the emergence of big media and bigger money, and shows how the lessons he learned about life and golf at his father’s knee made him the man he is today. The Pro is both a family and a golf memoir, as well as an inside look at what it takes to teach the Tigers of the world. It describes how Butch and his brothers, who are also teachers, transfer their father’s unique wit, wisdom, and philosophy to the next generation of golfers. Sometimes their advice relates to the game, sometimes they simply offer words of encouragement and motivation, sometimes they make pointed criticisms intended to shock their students into focus, and sometimes they try to impart simple advice about “walking around through life.” The Harmon brothers are teachers who share a special quality: All of their lessons are passed down from their father. Millions of golf fans know Butch Harmon; many are even familiar with his father and brothers. But never before have we been given such an intimate look at life among the legends of golf. The Pro is the story of an extraordinary father and son that will resonate with anyone who has ever looked back on life and recognized the wisdom of their parents’ teachings. "Golf's hard," Dad would say, pointing a meaty finger at me as if he were about to reveal the secret of the Rosetta Stone. “Good golf is damn hard, and championship golf is something only a few will ever see. But that’s how it should be. If it were easy, everybody would do it. And where’s the fun in that?” From Butch Harmon, the world’s number one golf coach, comes the inside story of how he learned everything he knows about golf and life from his father, Claude Harmon, Sr. Both a family memoir and a reminiscence of growing up among the legends of sport, The Pro is a portrait of one extraordinary family and the game that will carry their legacy for years to come.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-bam-the-life-and-times-of-babe-ruth-by-leigh-montville--65129142https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/289033 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 39 minutes Release date: May 2, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was the Sultan of Swat. The Caliph of Clout. The Wizard of Whack. The Bambino. And simply, to his teammates, the Big Bam. From the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Ted Williams comes the thoroughly original, definitively ambitious, and exhilaratingly colorful biography of the largest legend ever to loom in baseball—and in the history of organized sports. “[Montville is] one of America’s best sportswriters.” —Chicago Tribune Babe Ruth was more than baseball’s original superstar. For eighty-five years, he has remained the sport’s reigning titan. He has been named Athlete of the Century . . . more than once. But who was this large, loud, enigmatic man? Why is so little known about his childhood, his private life, and his inner thoughts? In The Big Bam, Leigh Montville, whose recent New York Times bestselling biography of Ted Williams garnered glowing reviews and offered an exceptionally intimate look at Williams’s life, brings his trademark touch to this groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the Babe. Based on newly discovered documents and interviews—including pages from Ruth’s personal scrapbooks —The Big Bam traces Ruth’s life from his bleak childhood in Baltimore to his brash entrance into professional baseball, from Boston to New York and into the record books as the world’s most explosive slugger and cultural luminary. Montville explores every aspect of the man, paying particular attention to the myths that have always surrounded him. Did he really hit the “called shot” homer in the 1932 World Series? Were his home runs really “the farthest balls ever hit” in countless ballparks around the country? Was he really part black—making him the first African American professional baseball superstar? And was Ruth the high-octane, womanizing, heavy-drinking “fatso” of legend . . . or just a boyish, rudderless quasi-orphan who did, in fact, take his training and personal conditioning quite seriously? At a time when modern baseball is grappling with hyper-inflated salaries, free agency, and assorted controversies, The Big Bam brings back the pure glory days of the game. Leigh Montville operates at the peak of his abilities, exploring Babe Ruth in a way that intimately, and poignantly, illuminates a most remarkable figure.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/289033Tue, 02 May 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/289033 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 39 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/289033 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 39 minutes Release date: May 2, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was the Sultan of Swat. The Caliph of Clout. The Wizard of Whack. The Bambino. And simply, to his teammates, the Big Bam. From the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Ted Williams comes the thoroughly original, definitively ambitious, and exhilaratingly colorful biography of the largest legend ever to loom in baseball—and in the history of organized sports. “[Montville is] one of America’s best sportswriters.” —Chicago Tribune Babe Ruth was more than baseball’s original superstar. For eighty-five years, he has remained the sport’s reigning titan. He has been named Athlete of the Century . . . more than once. But who was this large, loud, enigmatic man? Why is so little known about his childhood, his private life, and his inner thoughts? In The Big Bam, Leigh Montville, whose recent New York Times bestselling biography of Ted Williams garnered glowing reviews and offered an exceptionally intimate look at Williams’s life, brings his trademark touch to this groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the Babe. Based on newly discovered documents and interviews—including pages from Ruth’s personal scrapbooks —The Big Bam traces Ruth’s life from his bleak childhood in Baltimore to his brash entrance into professional baseball, from Boston to New York and into the record books as the world’s most explosive slugger and cultural luminary. Montville explores every aspect of the man, paying particular attention to the myths that have always surrounded him. Did he really hit the “called shot” homer in the 1932 World Series? Were his home runs really “the farthest balls ever hit” in countless ballparks around the country? Was he really part black—making him the first African American professional baseball superstar? And was Ruth the high-octane, womanizing, heavy-drinking “fatso” of legend . . . or just a boyish, rudderless quasi-orphan who did, in fact, take his training and personal conditioning quite seriously? At a time when modern baseball is grappling with hyper-inflated salaries, free agency, and assorted controversies, The Big Bam brings back the pure glory days of the game. Leigh Montville operates at the peak of his abilities, exploring Babe Ruth in a way that intimately, and poignantly, illuminates a most remarkable figure.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grand-slam-bobby-jones-america-and-the-story-of-golf-by-mark-frost--65129135https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137056 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 7 minutes Release date: January 1, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the wake of the stock-market crash and the dawn of the Great Depression, a ray of light emerged from the world of sports. In the summer of 1930, Bobby Jones, a twenty-eight-year-old amateur golfer, mounted a campaign against the record books. In four months, this natural, self-taught player conquered the British Amateur Championship, the British Open, the US Open, and finally, the US Amateur Championship—an achievement so extraordinary that writers dubbed it the Grand Slam. No one has ever repeated it. A natural, self-taught player, the intensely private Jones had longed to retreat from fame's glaring spotlight throughout his entire career. While the press referred to him as 'a golfing machine,' the strain of competition exacted a ferocious toll on his physical and emotional well-being. During the season of the Slam he constantly battled exhaustion, nearly lost his life twice, and came perilously close to a total collapse. By the time he completed his unprecedented feat, Jones made the shocking announcement that he was retiring from the game. His abrupt disappearance from the public eye into a closely guarded private life helped create the mythological image of this hero from the Golden Age of sports that endures to this day. Mark Frost uses a wealth of original research to provide an unprecedented, intimate portrait of golf great Bobby Jones. In the tradition of The Greatest Game Ever Played, The Grand Slam blends social history with sports biography, captivating the imagination and engaging the listener—it is a biography not to be missed.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137056Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137056 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 7...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/137056 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf Author: Mark Frost Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 7 minutes Release date: January 1, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the wake of the stock-market crash and the dawn of the Great Depression, a ray of light emerged from the world of sports. In the summer of 1930, Bobby Jones, a twenty-eight-year-old amateur golfer, mounted a campaign against the record books. In four months, this natural, self-taught player conquered the British Amateur Championship, the British Open, the US Open, and finally, the US Amateur Championship—an achievement so extraordinary that writers dubbed it the Grand Slam. No one has ever repeated it. A natural, self-taught player, the intensely private Jones had longed to retreat from fame's glaring spotlight throughout his entire career. While the press referred to him as 'a golfing machine,' the strain of competition exacted a ferocious toll on his physical and emotional well-being. During the season of the Slam he constantly battled exhaustion, nearly lost his life twice, and came perilously close to a total collapse. By the time he completed his unprecedented feat, Jones made the shocking announcement that he was retiring from the game. His abrupt disappearance from the public eye into a closely guarded private life helped create the mythological image of this hero from the Golden Age of sports that endures to this day. Mark Frost uses a wealth of original research to provide an unprecedented, intimate portrait of golf great Bobby Jones. In the tradition of The Greatest Game Ever Played, The Grand Slam blends social history with sports biography, captivating the imagination and engaging the listener—it is a biography not to be missed.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bat-boy-my-true-life-adventures-coming-of-age-with-the-new-york-yankees-by-matthew-mcgough--65129112https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Bat Boy: My True Life Adventures Coming of Age with the New York Yankees Author: Matthew McGough Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 10, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Matthew McGough was a fairly typical teenager, obsessed with getting through high school, girls, and baseball, not necessarily in that order. His passion for the New York Yankees was absolute, complete with a poster of his hero, Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, hanging on his bedroom wall. Despite having no connections whatsoever with the ballclub, Matt dreamed of sitting in the dugout with the fabled Bronx Bombers. So, in the Fall of 1991, he wrote a letter in his very best penmanship to the New York Yankees asking for a position as a bat boy.   Miraculously, he got the job, and on April 7, 1992, Matt walked into the madness of the Yankee clubhouse on Opening Day. And there was Don Mattingly, Donnie Baseball himself, asking him to run an errand, an errand which soon induced panic in the rookie bat boy. Thus began two years of adventures and misadventures—from the perils of chewing tobacco while playing catch with the centerfielder, to being set up on a date by the bullpen, to studying for a history exam at 3:00 a.m. at Yankee Stadium, to his own folly as Matt gradually forgets he’s not a baseball star, he’s a high school student.   BAT BOY captures the lure and beauty of the American pastime, but much more it is a tale of what happens to a young man when his fondest dream comes true. Matthew McGough wonderfully evokes that twilight time just before adulthood, ripe with possibility, foolishness, and hard-won knowledge.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158081Tue, 10 May 2005 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Bat Boy: My True Life Adventures Coming of Age with the New York Yankees Author: Matthew McGough Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/158081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Bat Boy: My True Life Adventures Coming of Age with the New York Yankees Author: Matthew McGough Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 10, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Matthew McGough was a fairly typical teenager, obsessed with getting through high school, girls, and baseball, not necessarily in that order. His passion for the New York Yankees was absolute, complete with a poster of his hero, Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, hanging on his bedroom wall. Despite having no connections whatsoever with the ballclub, Matt dreamed of sitting in the dugout with the fabled Bronx Bombers. So, in the Fall of 1991, he wrote a letter in his very best penmanship to the New York Yankees asking for a position as a bat boy.   Miraculously, he got the job, and on April 7, 1992, Matt walked into the madness of the Yankee clubhouse on Opening Day. And there was Don Mattingly, Donnie Baseball himself, asking him to run an errand, an errand which soon induced panic in the rookie bat boy. Thus began two years of adventures and misadventures—from the perils of chewing tobacco while playing catch with the centerfielder, to being set up on a date by the bullpen, to studying for a history exam at 3:00 a.m. at Yankee Stadium, to his own folly as Matt gradually forgets he’s not a baseball star, he’s a high school student.   BAT BOY captures the lure and beauty of the American pastime, but much more it is a tale of what happens to a young man when his fondest dream comes true. Matthew McGough wonderfully evokes that twilight time just before adulthood, ripe with possibility, foolishness, and hard-won knowledge.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wilt-1962-the-night-of-100-points-and-the-dawn-of-a-new-era-by-gary-m-pomerantz--65129150https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era Author: Gary M. Pomerantz Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 20 minutes Release date: April 5, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored one hundred points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers. As historic and revolutionary as the achievement was, it remains shrouded in myth. The game was not televised; no New York sportswriters showed up; and a fourteen-year-old local boy ran onto the court when Chamberlain scored his hundredth point, shook his hand, and then ran off with the basketball. In telling the story of this remarkable night, author Gary M. Pomerantz brings to life a lost world of American sports. In 1962, the National Basketball Association, stepchild to the college game, was searching for its identity. Its teams were mostly white, the number of black players limited by an unspoken quota. Games were played in drafty, half-filled arenas, and the players traveled on buses and trains, telling tall tales, playing cards, and sometimes reading Joyce. Into this scene stepped the unprecedented Wilt Chamberlain: strong and quick-witted, voluble and enigmatic, a seven-footer who played with a colossal will and a dancer’s grace. That strength, will, grace, and mystery were never more in focus than on March 2, 1962. Pomerantz tracked down Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors, fans, journalists, team officials, other NBA stars of the era, and basketball historians, conducting more than 250 interviews in all, to recreate in painstaking detail the game that announced the Dipper’s greatness. He brings us to Hershey, Pennsylvania, a sweet-seeming model of the gentle, homogeneous small-town America that was fast becoming anachronistic. We see the fans and players, alternately fascinated and confused by Wilt, drawn anxiously into the spectacle. Pomerantz portrays the other legendary figures in this story: the Warriors’ elegant coach Frank McGuire; the beloved, if rumpled, team owner Eddie Gottlieb; and the irreverent p.a. announcer Dave “the Zink” Zinkoff, who handed out free salamis courtside. At the heart of the book is the self-made Chamberlain, a romantic cosmopolitan who owned a nightclub in Harlem and shrugged off segregation with a bebop cool but harbored every slight deep in his psyche. March 2, 1962, presented the awesome sight of Wilt Chamberlain imposing himself on a world that would diminish him. Wilt, 1962 is not only the dramatic story of a singular basketball game but a meditation on small towns, midcentury America, and one of the most intriguing figures in the pantheon of sports heroes. Also available as a Random House AudioBook]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159545Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era Author: Gary M. Pomerantz Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era Author: Gary M. Pomerantz Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 20 minutes Release date: April 5, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored one hundred points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers. As historic and revolutionary as the achievement was, it remains shrouded in myth. The game was not televised; no New York sportswriters showed up; and a fourteen-year-old local boy ran onto the court when Chamberlain scored his hundredth point, shook his hand, and then ran off with the basketball. In telling the story of this remarkable night, author Gary M. Pomerantz brings to life a lost world of American sports. In 1962, the National Basketball Association, stepchild to the college game, was searching for its identity. Its teams were mostly white, the number of black players limited by an unspoken quota. Games were played in drafty, half-filled arenas, and the players traveled on buses and trains, telling tall tales, playing cards, and sometimes reading Joyce. Into this scene stepped the unprecedented Wilt Chamberlain: strong and quick-witted, voluble and enigmatic, a seven-footer who played with a colossal will and a dancer’s grace. That strength, will, grace, and mystery were never more in focus than on March 2, 1962. Pomerantz tracked down Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors, fans, journalists, team officials, other NBA stars of the era, and basketball historians, conducting more than 250 interviews in all, to recreate in painstaking detail the game that announced the Dipper’s greatness. He brings us to Hershey, Pennsylvania, a sweet-seeming model of the gentle, homogeneous small-town America that was fast becoming anachronistic. We see the fans and players, alternately fascinated and confused by Wilt, drawn anxiously into the spectacle. Pomerantz portrays the other legendary figures in this story: the Warriors’ elegant coach Frank McGuire; the beloved, if rumpled, team owner Eddie Gottlieb; and the irreverent p.a. announcer Dave “the Zink” Zinkoff, who handed out free salamis courtside. At the heart of the book is the self-made Chamberlain, a romantic cosmopolitan who owned a nightclub in Harlem and shrugged off segregation with a bebop cool but harbored every slight deep in his psyche. March 2, 1962, presented the awesome sight of Wilt Chamberlain imposing himself on a world that would diminish him. Wilt, 1962 is not only the dramatic story of a singular basketball game but a meditation on small towns, midcentury America, and one of the most intriguing figures in the pantheon of sports heroes. Also available as a Random House AudioBook]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fifth-quarter-the-scrimmage-of-a-football-coach-s-daughter-by-jennifer-allen--65129115https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146086 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fifth Quarter: The Scrimmage of a Football Coach's Daughter Author: Jennifer Allen Narrator: Susie Breck Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 21 minutes Release date: January 25, 2005 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Allen was a top-ranked NFL coach throughout the 1960s and 1970s, coaching in turn the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Raised in a home dominated by her three football obsessed older brothers and her father's relentless schedule, the author came of age in a cauldron of testosterone and a win-at-all-costs mentality.While the household was buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, which periodically propelled the family to a new city, Jennifer dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew, she yearned mostly to be someone that her father would notice. In a world where only football mattered, what could she strive for, who could she become?Allen has written a memoir of the father she tried so hard to know, the family life that was wistfully sacrificed to his endless, fanatical pursuit of the Super Bowl. What emerges is a fascinating and singular behind-the-scenes look at professional football and a memorable, bittersweet portrait of a father and his daughter, told by an accomplished and assured writer.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146086Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146086 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fifth Quarter: The Scrimmage of a Football Coach's Daughter Author: Jennifer Allen Narrator: Susie Breck Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/146086 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fifth Quarter: The Scrimmage of a Football Coach's Daughter Author: Jennifer Allen Narrator: Susie Breck Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 21 minutes Release date: January 25, 2005 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: George Allen was a top-ranked NFL coach throughout the 1960s and 1970s, coaching in turn the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Raised in a home dominated by her three football obsessed older brothers and her father's relentless schedule, the author came of age in a cauldron of testosterone and a win-at-all-costs mentality.While the household was buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, which periodically propelled the family to a new city, Jennifer dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew, she yearned mostly to be someone that her father would notice. In a world where only football mattered, what could she strive for, who could she become?Allen has written a memoir of the father she tried so hard to know, the family life that was wistfully sacrificed to his endless, fanatical pursuit of the Super Bowl. What emerges is a fascinating and singular behind-the-scenes look at professional football and a memorable, bittersweet portrait of a father and his daughter, told by an accomplished and assured writer.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-season-a-team-in-search-of-its-soul-by-phil-jackson--65129156https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul Author: Phil Jackson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: October 21, 2004 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.65 of Total 23 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201784Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul Author: Phil Jackson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul Author: Phil Jackson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: October 21, 2004 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.65 of Total 23 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ted-williams-the-biography-of-an-american-hero-by-leigh-montville--65129141https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 8, 2004 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 16 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a lightning rod for controversy in life and in death? What motivated him to interrupt his Hall of Fame career twice to serve his country as a fighter pilot; to embrace his fans while tangling with the media; to retreat from the limelight whenever possible into his solitary love of fishing; and to become the most famous man ever to have his body cryogenically frozen after his death? New York Times bestselling author Leigh Montville, who wrote the celebrated Sports Illustrated obituary of Ted Williams, now delivers an intimate, riveting account of this extraordinary life. Still a gangly teenager when he stepped into a Boston Red Sox uniform in 1939, Williams’s boisterous personality and penchant for towering home runs earned him adoring admirers--the fans--and venomous critics--the sportswriters. In 1941, the entire country followed Williams's stunning .406 season, a record that has not been touched in over six decades. At the pinnacle of his prime, Williams left Boston to train and serve as a fighter pilot in World War II, missing three full years of baseball. He was back in 1946, dominating the sport alongside teammates Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Bobby Doerr. But Williams left baseball again in 1952 to fight in Korea, where he flew thirty-nine combat missions—crash-landing his flaming, smoke-filled plane, in one famous episode. Ted Willams's personal life was equally colorful. His attraction to women (and their attraction to him) was a constant. He was married and divorced three times and he fathered two daughters and a son. He was one of corporate America's first modern spokesmen, and he remained, nearly into his eighties, a fiercely devoted fisherman. With his son, John Henry Williams, he devoted his final years to the sports memorabilia business, even as illness overtook him. And in death, controversy and public outcry followed Williams and the disagreements between his children over the decision to have his body preserved for future resuscitation in a cryonics facility--a fate, many argue, Williams never wanted. With unmatched verve and passion, and drawing upon hundreds of interviews, acclaimed best-selling author Leigh Montville brings to life Ted Williams's superb triumphs, lonely tragedies, and intensely colorful personality, in a biography that is fitting of an American hero and legend.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252412Thu, 08 Jan 2004 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 12 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252412 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero Author: Leigh Montville Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 8, 2004 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 16 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: He was The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a lightning rod for controversy in life and in death? What motivated him to interrupt his Hall of Fame career twice to serve his country as a fighter pilot; to embrace his fans while tangling with the media; to retreat from the limelight whenever possible into his solitary love of fishing; and to become the most famous man ever to have his body cryogenically frozen after his death? New York Times bestselling author Leigh Montville, who wrote the celebrated Sports Illustrated obituary of Ted Williams, now delivers an intimate, riveting account of this extraordinary life. Still a gangly teenager when he stepped into a Boston Red Sox uniform in 1939, Williams’s boisterous personality and penchant for towering home runs earned him adoring admirers--the fans--and venomous critics--the sportswriters. In 1941, the entire country followed Williams's stunning .406 season, a record that has not been touched in over six decades. At the pinnacle of his prime, Williams left Boston to train and serve as a fighter pilot in World War II, missing three full years of baseball. He was back in 1946, dominating the sport alongside teammates Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Bobby Doerr. But Williams left baseball again in 1952 to fight in Korea, where he flew thirty-nine combat missions—crash-landing his flaming, smoke-filled plane, in one famous episode. Ted Willams's personal life was equally colorful. His attraction to women (and their attraction to him) was a constant. He was married and divorced three times and he fathered two daughters and a son. He was one of corporate America's first modern spokesmen, and he remained, nearly into his eighties, a fiercely devoted fisherman. With his son, John Henry Williams, he devoted his final years to the sports memorabilia business, even as illness overtook him. And in death, controversy and public outcry followed Williams and the disagreements between his children over the decision to have his body preserved for future resuscitation in a cryonics facility--a fate, many argue, Williams never wanted. With unmatched verve and passion, and drawing upon hundreds of interviews, acclaimed best-selling author Leigh Montville brings to life Ted Williams's superb triumphs, lonely tragedies, and intensely colorful personality, in a biography that is fitting of an American hero and legend.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-losing-season-by-pat-conroy--65129140https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/160996 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Losing Season Author: Pat Conroy Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 53 minutes Release date: March 21, 2003 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.83 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir about family, love, loss, basketball—and life itself—by the beloved author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini   During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life—and a crucible for becoming his own man.   With all the drama and incandescence of his bestselling fiction, Conroy re-creates his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs. He chronicles the highs and lows of that fateful 1966–67 season, his tough disciplinarian coach, the joys of winning, and the hard-won lessons of losing. Most of all, he recounts how a group of boys came together as a team, playing a sport that would become a metaphor for a man whose spirit could never be defeated.   Praise for My Losing Season   “A superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written.”—The Washington Post Book World   “A wonderfully rich memoir that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love.”—Houston Chronicle   “A memoir with all the Conroy trademarks . . . Here’s ample proof that losers always tell the best stories.”—Newsweek   “In My Losing Season, Conroy opens his arms wide to embrace his difficult past and almost everyone in it.”—New York Daily News   “Haunting, bittersweet and as compelling as his bestselling fiction.”—Boston Herald]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/160996Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/160996 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Losing Season Author: Pat Conroy Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 53 minutes Release date: March 21, 2003...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/160996 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Losing Season Author: Pat Conroy Narrator: Chuck Montgomery Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 53 minutes Release date: March 21, 2003 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.3 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.83 of Total 6 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir about family, love, loss, basketball—and life itself—by the beloved author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini   During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life—and a crucible for becoming his own man.   With all the drama and incandescence of his bestselling fiction, Conroy re-creates his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs. He chronicles the highs and lows of that fateful 1966–67 season, his tough disciplinarian coach, the joys of winning, and the hard-won lessons of losing. Most of all, he recounts how a group of boys came together as a team, playing a sport that would become a metaphor for a man whose spirit could never be defeated.   Praise for My Losing Season   “A superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written.”—The Washington Post Book World   “A wonderfully rich memoir that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love.”—Houston Chronicle   “A memoir with all the Conroy trademarks . . . Here’s ample proof that losers always tell the best stories.”—Newsweek   “In My Losing Season, Conroy opens his arms wide to embrace his difficult past and almost everyone in it.”—New York Daily News   “Haunting, bittersweet and as compelling as his bestselling fiction.”—Boston Herald]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-big-blackfoot-readings-interviews-and-reflections-by-norman-maclean--65129101https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201877 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Big Blackfoot: Readings, Interviews and Reflections Author: Norman Maclean Narrator: Norman Maclean, John Maclean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 1 minute Release date: October 22, 2002 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the Big Blackfoot is Norman Maclean's memoir about his Montana youth that inspired his beloved story, A River Runs Through It.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201877Tue, 22 Oct 2002 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201877 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Big Blackfoot: Readings, Interviews and Reflections Author: Norman Maclean Narrator: Norman Maclean, John Maclean Format: Unabridged Audiobook...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201877 to listen full audiobooks. Title: On the Big Blackfoot: Readings, Interviews and Reflections Author: Norman Maclean Narrator: Norman Maclean, John Maclean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 1 minute Release date: October 22, 2002 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the Big Blackfoot is Norman Maclean's memoir about his Montana youth that inspired his beloved story, A River Runs Through It.]]>305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-only-a-game-by-terry-bradshaw-david-fisher--65129127https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151265 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It's Only a Game Author: Terry Bradshaw, David Fisher Narrator: Terry Bradshaw Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: August 1, 2001 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.29 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This is the absolutely guaranteed 100% mostly true story of the man who gained sports immortality as the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls. After ending his playing career, he was voted 'America's most popular sports broadcaster' in a nationwide vote. 'I had a real job once...' begins a memoir as honest and downright hysterical as Bradshaw himself. From his humble beginnings in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his success as the centerpiece of the highest rated football studio show in television history, Terry has always understood the importance of hard work. A veritable jack-of-all-trades, he has probably held more jobs than any other football Hall of Famer ever, from being a pipeline worker, a youth minister, a professional singer, actor, television and radio talk show host, to one of the nations's most popular speakers. But let's not forget why so many people know and love Terry Bradshaw: he won four Super Bowls -- and as he will remind you: 'I called my own plays.' Terry brings the listener into the huddle and describes the game from the bottom of a two-ton pile to the top of the sports world. You'll sit right on the 50-yard line and watch as Terry earns the title: world's greatest bench-warmer. And you'll also hear about the single greatest play in pro footballthe Immaculate Reception -- as he never saw it. It's Only a Game is the personal account of a great man's search for life before and after football...as only Terry could tell it.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151265Wed, 01 Aug 2001 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151265 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It's Only a Game Author: Terry Bradshaw, David Fisher Narrator: Terry Bradshaw Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151265 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It's Only a Game Author: Terry Bradshaw, David Fisher Narrator: Terry Bradshaw Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: August 1, 2001 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.29 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: This is the absolutely guaranteed 100% mostly true story of the man who gained sports immortality as the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls. After ending his playing career, he was voted 'America's most popular sports broadcaster' in a nationwide vote. 'I had a real job once...' begins a memoir as honest and downright hysterical as Bradshaw himself. From his humble beginnings in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his success as the centerpiece of the highest rated football studio show in television history, Terry has always understood the importance of hard work. A veritable jack-of-all-trades, he has probably held more jobs than any other football Hall of Famer ever, from being a pipeline worker, a youth minister, a professional singer, actor, television and radio talk show host, to one of the nations's most popular speakers. But let's not forget why so many people know and love Terry Bradshaw: he won four Super Bowls -- and as he will remind you: 'I called my own plays.' Terry brings the listener into the huddle and describes the game from the bottom of a two-ton pile to the top of the sports world. You'll sit right on the 50-yard line and watch as Terry earns the title: world's greatest bench-warmer. And you'll also hear about the single greatest play in pro footballthe Immaculate Reception -- as he never saw it. It's Only a Game is the personal account of a great man's search for life before and after football...as only Terry could tell it.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pete-hamill-on-eddie-stanky-by-pete-hamill--65128996https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/250227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pete Hamill on Eddie Stanky Author: Pete Hamill Narrator: Pete Hamill Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 14 minutes Release date: June 12, 2001 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It's a cold spring day in 1944. A young Pete Hamill is with his father watching the Brooklyn Dodgers play the Boston Braves. The wartime teams are just dismal - many major league players are serving their country and the teams have been clogged with has-beens and guys that are 4-F. But Pete's father tells him to 'watch this little guy.' His name is Eddie Stanky. An ex-soccer player, Stanky bounced around the minor leagues until getting the call to the majors. He was small, but played with intensity. He risked beanings by crouching over the plate. He slid hard into second base to break up the double play. Instead of hitting home runs, he'd draw a walk, and then steal second. He wasn't a great player, but his intangibles made him stand out. Eddie Stanky represents the twilight of Hamill's youth and his growing appreciation of his father through his admiration of Stanky. A time before Jackie Robinson; before the hated Giants and before the demise of Ebbets Field. This audiobook will appeal not only to baseball fans, but to anyone who has rooted for the underdog.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/250227Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/250227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pete Hamill on Eddie Stanky Author: Pete Hamill Narrator: Pete Hamill Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 14 minutes Release date: June 12, 2001...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/250227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pete Hamill on Eddie Stanky Author: Pete Hamill Narrator: Pete Hamill Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 14 minutes Release date: June 12, 2001 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: It's a cold spring day in 1944. A young Pete Hamill is with his father watching the Brooklyn Dodgers play the Boston Braves. The wartime teams are just dismal - many major league players are serving their country and the teams have been clogged with has-beens and guys that are 4-F. But Pete's father tells him to 'watch this little guy.' His name is Eddie Stanky. An ex-soccer player, Stanky bounced around the minor leagues until getting the call to the majors. He was small, but played with intensity. He risked beanings by crouching over the plate. He slid hard into second base to break up the double play. Instead of hitting home runs, he'd draw a walk, and then steal second. He wasn't a great player, but his intangibles made him stand out. Eddie Stanky represents the twilight of Hamill's youth and his growing appreciation of his father through his admiration of Stanky. A time before Jackie Robinson; before the hated Giants and before the demise of Ebbets Field. This audiobook will appeal not only to baseball fans, but to anyone who has rooted for the underdog.]]>65cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-dimaggio-the-hero-s-life-the-heros-life-by-richard-ben-cramer--65129172https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life: The Heros Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 1, 2000 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the hard-knuckled thirties, Joe DiMaggio was the immigrant boy who made it big. He was the dominant star in the New York Yankees dynasty. As World War II loomed, Joltin' Joe launched a fifty-six game hitting streak -- and the nation literally sang his name. In the age of postwar ease and plenty, he became Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance and class -- marrying Marilyn Monroe, the most beautiful girl in America. In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose. In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth -- and the price -- of modern national celebrity. This is the story Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride and his hidden shame.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151266Sun, 01 Oct 2000 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life: The Heros Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151266 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life: The Heros Life Author: Richard Ben Cramer Narrator: Richard Ben Cramer Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: October 1, 2000 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In the hard-knuckled thirties, Joe DiMaggio was the immigrant boy who made it big. He was the dominant star in the New York Yankees dynasty. As World War II loomed, Joltin' Joe launched a fifty-six game hitting streak -- and the nation literally sang his name. In the age of postwar ease and plenty, he became Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance and class -- marrying Marilyn Monroe, the most beautiful girl in America. In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose. In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth -- and the price -- of modern national celebrity. This is the story Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride and his hidden shame.]]>185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-go-girl-winning-the-woman-s-way-by-kim-doren-charlie-jones--65129012https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/238201 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Go Girl! Winning the Woman's Way Author: Kim Doren, Charlie Jones Narrator: Matilda Novak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 27 minutes Release date: August 18, 2000 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A collection of first-person insights, thoughts, and stories from successful women in the world of sports, including Mia Hamm; Gabrielle Reece; Marion Jones; Kerri Strug; Chris Evert; Nancy Lopez; Picabo Street and more.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/238201Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/238201 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Go Girl! Winning the Woman's Way Author: Kim Doren, Charlie Jones Narrator: Matilda Novak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 27 minutes...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/238201 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You Go Girl! Winning the Woman's Way Author: Kim Doren, Charlie Jones Narrator: Matilda Novak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 27 minutes Release date: August 18, 2000 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: A collection of first-person insights, thoughts, and stories from successful women in the world of sports, including Mia Hamm; Gabrielle Reece; Marion Jones; Kerri Strug; Chris Evert; Nancy Lopez; Picabo Street and more.]]>605cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tae-bo-way-by-billy-blanks--65129088https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237656 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Tae-Bo Way Author: Billy Blanks Narrator: Billy Blanks Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 5, 2000 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Team up with the creator of Tae-Bo, the total body workout.  Strengthen your spirit, mind, and body! Energizing and explosive, Tae-Bo is the hottest workout in America. It's fun. It's exciting. It's simple to learn. And best of all, it works! It's Tae-Bo: the future of fitness. And here's the book that teaches you the ultimate way to fitness for the new millennium! Everyone from superstar athletes to celebrities to people of every fitness level has experienced the incredible transformational effects of Tae-Bo. Now, whether you are one of the thousands of dedicated Tae-Bo enthusiasts or are thinking of trying it for the first time, The Tae-Bo Way offers the key to the full spiritual, mental, and physical benefits that Tae-Bo offers. For the first time ever, Tae-Bo creator and instructor Billy Blanks brings his unique theory of total fitness to the printed page. Using photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Billy Blanks offers an upbeat, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide for both beginning and advanced pupils. In The Tae-Bo Way, you will learn more about the program than any videotape alone can offer. Here are the inner secrets of mastering not just the fundamental techniques of Tae-Bo but the spiritual principles on which Tae-Bo is based. With Billy Blanks as your guide, you'll learn how to get the most out of your workout.]]>https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237656Wed, 05 Jul 2000 10:32:44 +0000Harry SchinnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237656 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Tae-Bo Way Author: Billy Blanks Narrator: Billy Blanks Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 5, 2000 Genres:...https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237656 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Tae-Bo Way Author: Billy Blanks Narrator: Billy Blanks Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 5, 2000 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: Team up with the creator of Tae-Bo, the total body workout.  Strengthen your spirit, mind, and body! Energizing and explosive, Tae-Bo is the hottest workout in America. It's fun. It's exciting. It's simple to learn. And best of all, it works! It's Tae-Bo: the future of fitness. And here's the book that teaches you the ultimate way to fitness for the new millennium! Everyone from superstar athletes to celebrities to people of every fitness level has experienced the incredible transformational effects of Tae-Bo. Now, whether you are one of the thousands of dedicated Tae-Bo enthusiasts or are thinking of trying it for the first time, The Tae-Bo Way offers the key to the full spiritual, mental, and physical benefits that Tae-Bo offers. For the first time ever, Tae-Bo creator and instructor Billy Blanks brings his unique theory of total fitness to the printed page. Using photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Billy Blanks offers an upbeat, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide for both beginning and advanced pupils. In The Tae-Bo Way, you will learn more about the program than any videotape alone can offer. Here are the inner secrets of mastering not just the fundamental techniques of Tae-Bo but the spiritual principles on which Tae-Bo is based. With Billy Blanks as your guide, you'll learn how to get the most out of your workout.]]>605cleanfull