Arts & Entertainment Audiobooks | Biography & Memoir

Aaron Spelling: A Prime-Time Life Audiobook

"A captivating memoir by the man behind so many beloved programs including Charlie' s Angels, Charmed, and Beverly Hills 90210. No one else produced as many television programs as Aaron Spelling. And very few enjoyed such career longevity, with more than forty years in the business— from Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater in 1959 until his last hit shows, 7th Heaven and Charmed, aired in 2006. In this compelling memoir— read by Spelling himself— the legendary producer offers personal and revealing looks into his television world, one populated with hit after hit after hit: The Mod Squad, Charlie' s Angels, The Love Boat, Hotel, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Hart to Hart, Charmed, and Beverly Hills 90210, to name a few. Spelling opens the door to his backstage world with candid observations about Hollywood and the TV business, sprinkling his tale with anecdotes of such Hollywood greats as Michelle Pfeiffer, Heather Locklear, Sharon Stone, and Nick Nolte."

Aaron Spelling (Author), Aaron Spelling (Narrator)

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Shattered: In the Eye of the Storm

"A memoir by the author of Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted.In this sensitive memoir, Faye Resnick— friend of Nicole Brown Simpson— recounts the story of how she found herself in the middle of the O. J. Simpson trial. In her attempt to defend the truth about the murder of her friend, Nicole, Resnick gets embroiled in a heart-rending situation. Faye chronicles her struggle to act on Nicole Brown's behalf, sharing her own story of loss, drug addiction, and recovery."

Faye D Resnick (Author), Dominick Dunne, Meredith MacRae (Narrator)

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Frank Sinatra, My Father: The Authorized Biography

"Frank Sinatra was one of the most popular entertainers of the twentieth century, with more than 100 charted songs and a successful film career, as well as the recipient of an Academy Award and nine Grammys. As the icon to millions of fans around the world, Sinatra was the subject of countless tabloid stories as well as several unauthorized biographies. This is the only authorized biography of the charismatic superstar, as told by his daughter, Nancy Sinatra. With unabashed love and surprising candor, this memoir captures the understanding and depth of feeling that could only come from someone so closely linked to Frank. Accounts of her father's rise to fame as a hit singer, movie star, and international celebrity are as detailed as the stories of scandalous divorces, Frank Jr.' s kidnapping, the false rumors of Mafia connections, and more. Listeners will treasure portions of this audio which feature actual recordings of Sinatra himself, relating the stories of his life."

Nancy Sinatra (Author), Nancy Sinatra (Narrator)

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So Far�

"For more than twenty years, Kelsey Grammar played the brilliant but fussy psychiatrist Frasier Crane, first on Cheers, then on the wildly successful spinoff, Frasier. During those two decades, Grammer received 17 Emmy nominations, winning four as the psychiatrist-turned-radio host and another one for providing the voice of Sideshow Bob on yet another television classic, The Simpsons. In So Far…, Grammar recounts his life and career in a frank and moving autobiography, covering his tragic family life—the murder of his father and sister and the deaths of his two half-brothers—as well as addictions to alcohol and drugs, that became public. And of course, Grammar discusses his association with three of the most beloved series of all time."

Kelsey Grammer (Author), Kelsey Grammer (Narrator)

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It's Better to Laugh...Life Good Luck Bad Hair Days & QVC: America's Top Learning Expert Shows How E

"The ultra-popular host of QVC shares her fascinating life story! 'I am who I am, and you like it or don't. I'm not changing. Since I made the decision to be myself, I've had more fun and better relationships than ever. No lightning bolt is going to strike this girl twice!' Kathy Levine is the girl next door who answered an ad in 1986 and became a host for the then-infant cable-TV shopping network, QVC. A few years and over fifty million viewers later, Kathy, 'the champion of the middle-aged, not-so-beautiful woman,' is a national phenomenon. In It's Better To Laugh..., Kathy reveals to her fans the most precious jewels of all -- her laughter, her tears, her hard-won triumphs, and what she's learned about life and being good to herself. She also tells all about life at QVC -- off and on camera, her romantic ups and downs, her special bond with her mother, and her ongoing struggles with her weight and hair! Told with the warmth, honesty and humor that could only come from Kathy herself, It's Better To Laugh... brings us the nicest, funniest, most down to earth woman on television today -- sharing her intimate thoughts and experiences."

Kathy Levine (Author), Joan Rivers, Kathy Levine (Narrator)

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Pavarotti: My World

"In the world of opera, no figure in modern times loomed larger than the late Luciano Pavarotti, especially in his triumphant collaborations with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras as the Three Tenors. Pavarotti captured the imagination of audiences around the world. In this memoir, the Grammy-award winning legend shares both the fortunate and the regrettable events that marked his life, including his forays into popular music, his performances in China, and the boos he endured at La Scala. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the highs and lows of an international superstar whose impact was felt beyond the opera houses."

Luciano Pavarotti (Author), David Dukes (Narrator)

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Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words

"No one looked like her. No one walked like her. No one talked like her. Sexy, yet vulnerable, and unexpectedly talented, Marilyn Monroe was no ordinary screen goddess. But few really knew her. On June 1, 1962— Marilyn's 36th birthday— famed photographer and reporter George Barris visited Marilyn on the set of what would be her final, unfinished, film. For the next six weeks, Barris photographed and interviewed the actress. 'Don't believe anything you read about me except this....' she told Barris. And so she began to confide the truth about herself, revealed here in this audio performed by Emmy-nominated actress Jill Eikenberry."

George Barris (Author), Jill Eikenberry (Narrator)

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Benjamin Franklin, Citizen

"Ben Franklin's wisdom is just as potent now as it was more than two hundred years ago. A founding father of the United States, he was also a world citizen, a philosopher, author, and scientist. Fredd Wayne's brilliant performance reveals this genius with a sense of proportion that carefully balances excerpts from Franklin's public writings and his private correspondence. The first act is devoted to Franklin's life in Philadelphia, where we meet the politically savvy Ben, the inventor Ben, the entertaining Ben, the womanizing Ben, the father Ben. The second act in Paris shows Ben to be a complex man of vast intelligence, humor, and some brooding regrets. Wayne also portrays Franklin's common-law wife Deborah, his friend John Jay, his Parisienne mistress Madame Helvetia, and his illegitimate son William. As Franklin, Wayne sings a song to 'My Plain Joan' and plays the glass harmonica, revealing yet another talent of a very real and lovable human being. In this exclusive production, Ben Franklin speaks to us all."

Fredd Wayne (Author), Fredd Wayne (Narrator)

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The Route 66 Audio Collection: America's Main Street

"America's Main Street Author - Jimmy Gray Narrator - Dennis Stone Time - 61:43:00 For three generations of travelers, Route 66 was the highway that linked America together. It was The Mother Road and there was never another like it. Hear the stories of the tourists, the Okies, the wartime GI's, the people who ran the tourist courts and cafe's... the famous and infamous. Roadside Marvels Author - Jimmy Gray Narrator - Jon Sherberg Time - 78:59:00 There's history in the Land Of Lincoln, a cave in Missouri, Indian jewelry in New Mexico, a jackalope in Arizona and the Santa Monica Freeway at the end of the road. From Grant Park in Chicago to the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 wound its way through eight states. The old road has seen it all. Get More Kick Off 66 Author - Jimmy Gray Narrator - Don King Time - 61:53:00 In the first days of Route 66, when the road was being built in bits and pieces, there was little time for sight-seeing. As the road improved, so did cars. Now, people were willing to get off the main road and venture down mysterious little side roads leading into strange little villages. Travel off the beaten path, just a few miles from Route 66. Songs From The Mother Road Author - Woody Bomar Artist - The Road Crew Time - 43:23:00 1. We're going West 2. By The Side Of The Road 3. Chain Of Rocks Park 4. The Motherland, OK 5. Dust 6. Tucumcari Tonite 7. The Railroad Is Coming To Town 8. Running Down The Mother Road 9. The Sun On 66 10. The Old Way 11. That Ol' 66 12. Raining On The Road 13. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66"

Jimmy Gray, Joe Loesch (Author), Dennis Stone, Don King, Joe Loesch, John Sherberg (Narrator)

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Princess in Love: The Story of a Royal Love Affair

"Their love was both passionate and full of hope, yet ultimately hopeless. This is the true story of the love between a man and a woman— a romance doomed from the start— besieged by media and public opinion on the world stage. The woman was Diana, the Princess of Wales; the man was Captain James Hewitt. Their love affair lasted for nearly five years and is a story of support, encouragement, and love— but alas, one that didn' t result in a fairy tale ending."

Anna Pasternak (Author), Patrick Macnee (Narrator)

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Barbara Bush: A Memoir

"The classic #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, celebrating the life and legacy of First Lady Barbara Bush—updated with new forewords from her five children, including reflections from George W. and Jeb, as featured on A&E's Biography. Barbara Bush endures as one of America's most popular First Ladies. She has won worldwide acclaim for her wit, compassion, and candor as both a presidential wife and mother. In this fascinating memoir, Mrs. Bush offers a heartfelt portrait of her life in and out of the White House, from her small-town schoolgirl days in Rye, New York, to her fateful union with George H.W. Bush, to her role as First Lady of the United States. Here, she writes candidly about her early years with George Bush in West Texas and the tragic death of their young daughter, Pauline. She also discusses the world of Washington politics and the famous figures she's met, as well as the disappointment of the 1992 presidential campaign—and the mixed blessing of regaining her private life, including her role as the nation's leading literacy champion. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, thirty-two pages of personal photographs, and a healthy dose of introspection, this memoir is "a book of good grace and humor—written in a style that, like the author herself, is straightforward, unembellished, generous, good-hearted, and wise…A pleasure" (The Washington Times)."

Barbara Bush (Author), Barbara Bush (Narrator)

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A Prairie Home Companion 20th Anniversary

"This retrospective collection of A Prairie Home Companion features complete monologues drawn from 20 years of radio broadcasts Filled with gentle humor, down-home truths, and amazing depths of tenderness and meaning, these tales of "the little town that time forgot and the decades could not improve" are classics of American storytelling. Contents: Hello Love; O Captain, My Captain; I Will; Tomato Butt; Barnyard Dance; Casey at the Bat; Rhubarb; Life Is a Ballgame; Revival Tent; Calling My Children Home; The Perfect Day; The Warm Welcome; Regina; Carl's Dog Story; Vincent; Pontoon Boat; Goin' Home; The Lake Superior Canyon Project; Cotton; Emily Dickinson's Birthday Pizza; Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam; Troublesome Ivories; The Little Match Girl; The Elegance of Winter; Answering Machine; A Kohler Thanksgiving; Not the Cheapest Kind; Homecoming; You Drive Me Crazy; Six Minute Hamlet; The Living Flag; Stars and Stripes; Pioneer Waltz; Buddy Holly and the Pharaohs of Rhythm; My Life; Cherry Picker; Graduation Day; Julia; Raccoons; Lover's Waltz"

Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)

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