Audiobooks by Mark Schlabach

Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University amid College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis

In VIOLATED, two ESPN investigative reporters provide readers with a shocking narrative of sexual crimes committed against women and a university's culture that kept them quiet. Throughout its history, Baylor University has presented itself as something special: As the world's largest Baptist university, it was unabashedly Christian. It condemned any sex outside of marriage, and drinking alcohol was grounds for dismissal. Students weren't even allowed to dance on campus until 1996. During the last several years, however, Baylor officials were hiding a dark secret: Female students were being sexually assaulted at an alarming rate. Baylor administrators did very little to help victims, and their assailants rarely faced discipline for their abhorrent behavior. Finally, after a pair of high-profile criminal cases involving football players, an independent examination of Baylor's handling of allegations of sexual assault led to sweeping changes, including the unprecedented ouster of its president, athletics director, and popular, highly successful football coach. For several years, campuses and sports teams across the country have been plagued with accusations of sexual violence, and they've been criticized for how they responded to the students involved. But Baylor stands out. A culture reigned in which people believed that any type of sex, especially violent non-consensual sex, simply "doesn't happen here." Yet it was happening. Many people within Baylor's leadership knew about it. And they chose not to act. Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach weave together the complex - and at times contradictory - narrative of how a university and football program ascending in national prominence came crashing down amidst the stories of woman after woman coming forward describing their assaults, and a university system they found indifferent to their pain.

Mark Schlabach, Paula LaVigne (Author), Therese Plummer (Narrator)

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Woodlawn

This riveting true story of courage, strength, and football at the height of racial tension in Birmingham, Alabama, inspired the motion picture Woodlawn, and tells the story of Coach Tandy Gerelds, his running back Tony Nathan, and a high school football game that healed a city. Woodlawn is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jon Voight, Nic Bishop, and C. Thomas Howell.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. Coach Gerelds's football field became the only place in Birmingham where racial tensions melted away, but Tony was still plagued by chaos and violence in school. 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.

Mark Schlabach, Todd Gerelds (Author), Kirby Heyborne (Narrator)

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unPHILtered: The Way I See It

The beloved patriarch of A&E's® Duck Dynasty® series, Phil Robertson, shares his thoughtful-and opinionated-philosophy on life.In Phil Robertson's #1 New York Times bestseller, Happy, Happy, Happy, we learned about Phil's colorful past and the wild road to becoming the beloved patriarch of A&E's smash hit show, Duck Dynasty. Now, he returns to share his philosophy on life, which can be summed up in five short words. Love God, love your neighbor. In this inspirational and entertaining audiobook, you will learn what makes Phil Robertson tick. Robertson shares his views on faith-and how it has totally changed his way of life and how he treats others; family-how he raised his kids and is raising grandkids while teaching them the life principles he lives by; ducks-and the business principles that started the Duck Commander empire; marriage-including what he's learned from his own marriage; and of course, his opinions on controversial topics like gun control, taxes, prayer in school, and the government.UnPHILtered is the ultimate guide to everything Phil Robertson believes in. Balancing his sometimes off-the-wall comments with his strong focus on home and family life, it is sure to spark discussion, laughs, and a sincere appreciation for Phil's unique approach to life.

Mark Schlabach, Phil Robertson (Author), Alan Robertson (Narrator)

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Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl

The straight-faced, funny man of Duck Dyanasty has a real story to tell. Not a repeat of the previous Duck Dynasty books, Jase opens up about his personal family life, his childhood days with a drunken father, and how he came to faith. The book will be structured around lessons of faith in the blind on topics like respect, passion, forgiveness, generosity, humility, kindness, and honesty. Chapters will discuss... --the highlights of Jase's memory of the early days with Phil. He remembers Phil rolling around on the ground, fighting with his drinking buddies and the flashing lights of the police car coming to take somebody to jail. --his high school days and his strong commitment to NOT be like Phil had been. So he opted for total abstinence from drinking and sex and found himself on the outskirts of the cool kids. --the moment he forgave Phil for being such a terrible father in his younger days. After Phil became a Christian, he baptized Jase in the river in front of their house. Here, Jase realized that if he had been forgiven by Jesus, he needed to forgive his dad. --his first hunt with Phil. Jase was totally "green" at the sport and actually shot at the duck decoys, thinking they were real ducks. He's never forgotten the excitement he saw in Phil at the hunt--an excitement he'd never seen before. He realized that hunting was not about the kill but about the shared experience with your hunting companions. --his first date with Missy, which was a "fake date" to make another girl jealous. When he fell for Missy and asked her father for her hand in marriage, Missy's dad flatly refused. --and of course, a chapter on Uncle Si, with stories not told in previous books. Si and Jase have a very close relationship, which is revealed in this often hilarious tales. --other chapters include stories of his brothers, frog hunting and fishing, and his most memorable road trips. --finally, a chapter on hunting in heaven. Here, Jase shares his love for the land and our responsiblity to care for it. More than a behind-the-scenes look at this beloved Duck Dynasty character, listeners will be inspired and encouraged to implement Jase's lessons from the blind into their own lives.

Jase Robertson, Mark Schlabach (Author), Jase Robertson (Narrator)

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Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty’s Favorite Uncle

Si Robertson has become a surprising favorite on A&E's record-breaking show, Duck Dynasty. Known for his tall tales, his quirky sayings, and his animated presence, Uncle Si (the brother of patriarch Phil Robertson) has a limitless supply of stories about his childhood, his days in Vietnam, and his status as a duck hunter. Now the best of those tales are gathered into this roaring book that will keep his fans laughing and retelling his stories to all their friends. Si will tell the story of the more than twenty-five marriage proposals he's received in the mail (some with photos!), how he came to use his green tupperware cup for his ever-present sweet tea, and how his cigarette smoke (he's since quit smoking) made a deer cough. Also included in his stories will be accounts including his wife and two children--who are never seen and rarely mentioned on the show. Alternating between a story, a photo, and a quote, this book has the feel of the popular book The Bro Code. Si's zany one-liners include sayings, like "These hands are so fast, I can get your wallet before you know it. In a minute, you'll be standing there buck naked and won't know what hit you," "Look here—if it wasn't for my tripped knee, I'd be playing in the NBA today," "I've always been a ladies man!" and of course, "Hey, Jack!" Die-hard fans and curious newbys alike will be thoroughly entertained by this hilarious collection.

Mark Schlabach, Si Robertson (Author), Jay Stone, Si Robertson (Narrator)

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Heisman

To the select fraternity of men who have won the Heisman Trophy since its inception in 1935, the award is so much more than just a football trophy. The Heisman is a national symbol of collegiate football experience and competitiveness. Over time, it has become the single most celebrated individual award in all of American sports. Although the Heisman Trophy is old, it does not age. If anything, its impact gets stronger every year. No other individual award captures the country's imagination like the Heisman does. From the very first time toe meets leather to kick off a college football season, fans across the country begin debating which players will be the top Heisman Trophy candidates. While the Heisman Trophy is the most famous individual award in sports, very little is known about John W. Heisman, the man the Downtown Athletic Club of New York chose to honor in 1936 by naming its national player of the year award for him. In Heisman: The Man Behind the Trophy, John M. Heisman, the legendary coach's great-nephew, and New York Times bestselling author Mark Schlabach offer college football fans across the country the first authorized and definitive biography of the man whose life has been memorialized by the Heisman Trophy. After combing through thousands of pages of Heisman's personal documents, writings, playbooks, and never-before-published correspondence with some of college football's most famous coaches, the authors have chronicled Heisman's life from a young boy growing up on the oil fields of northwest Pennsylvania to eventually becoming one of the sport's most innovative and successful coaches.

John M. Heisman, Mark Schlabach (Author), Mark Boyd (Narrator)

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The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty

Faith. Family. Ducks-in that order.This book gives readers an up-close and personal, behind-the-scenes look at the family in the exploding A&E® show-Duck Dynasty®. This Louisiana bayou family operates Duck Commander, a booming family business that has made them millions. You'll hear all about the Robertson clan from Willie and what it was like growing up in the Robertson household. You'll sample some of Willie's favorite family recipes from Phil, Kay, and even some of his own concoctions; and you'll get to know the beautiful Robertson women. You'll hear from Korie about the joys and hardships of raising a family, running a business, and wrangling the Robertson men while staying fashionable and beautiful inside and out. Discover more about the family dynamics between brothers Willie, Jase, Jep, and parents Phil and Kay. You'll even meet a fourth brother who isn't in the show.The popularity of Duck Dynasty is skyrocketing, garnering a Wednesday-night top two finish in all of cable.

Korie Robertson, Mark Schlabach, Willie Robertson (Author), Korie Robertson, Willie Robertson (Narrator)

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