Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews

"A scion of the Protestant elite, Theodore Roosevelt was an unlikely ally of the waves of impoverished Jewish newcomers who crowded the docks at Ellis Island. Yet from his earliest years he forged ties with Jews never before witnessed in a president. American Maccabee traces Roosevelt's deep connection with the Jewish people at every step of his dazzling ascent. But it also reveals a man of contradictions whose checkered approach to Jewish issues was no less conflicted than the nation he led. As a rising political figure in New York, Roosevelt barnstormed the Lower East Side, giving speeches to packed halls of Jewish immigrants. And Roosevelt repeatedly venerated the heroism of the Maccabee warriors, upholding those storied rebels as a model for the American Jewish community. Yet little could have prepared him for the blood-soaked persecution of Eastern European Jews that brought a deluge of refugees to American shores during his presidency. Andrew Porwancher uncovers the vexing challenges for Roosevelt as he confronted Jewish suffering abroad and antisemitic xenophobia at home. Drawing on new archival research to paint a richly nuanced portrait of an iconic figure, American Maccabee chronicles the complicated relationship between the leader of a youthful nation and the people of an ancient faith."

Andrew Porwancher (Author), Jonathan Yen (Narrator)

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Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life

"By the YouTube sensation with more than two million followers, the inspiring account of a woman in her thirties who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride – and along the way found a new sense of purpose. Noraly Schoenmaker was a thirty-something geologist living in the Netherlands when she learned that her live-in partner had been having a long-term affair. Suddenly without a place to stay, she decided to quit her job and jet off to India in search of a new beginning. Her plans were dashed when she fell quickly and helplessly in love: with a motorcycle. Behind the handlebars, she felt alive and free – nimble enough to trace the narrowest paths, powerful enough to travel the longest of roads. She covered remote and utterly unfamiliar territory; broke down on impossibly steep mountains; and pushed too many miles along empty roads, farther and farther from civilization. Through her travels, she discovered the true beauty of the world - the kindness of its people, the simplicity of its open spaces, as well as her own inner strength. In spirit of The Motorcycle Diaries and Wild, this is an inspiring story of self-discovery and renewal. Filled with unforgettable figures, hilarious disasters and powerful human connections, it shows you what happens when you open your heart and let the world in. © 2025 Noraly Schoenmaker (P) 2025 DK Audio Imani Jade Powers is an actor, writer and singer who has narrated over 90 audiobooks. She has narrated romance, contemporary fiction, fantasy and YA. Including the likes of Ava Reid’s Lady Macbeth and Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s The Beautiful Ones. When she is not narrating she is acting specifically on Broadway in Harry Potter & The Cursed Child. Noraly Schoenmaker is the creator of Itchy Boots, a YouTube channel with more than two million loyal subscribers. A motorcycling obsessive, her journeys have taken her the length of the American continent, from Argentina to Alaska; from the northernmost point of Europe to the southernmost point of Africa; and to some of the least travelled regions of the globe. Trained as a biologist and geologist, she is based in the Netherlands."

Noraly Schoenmaker (Author), Imani Jade Powers (Narrator)

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I Have the Streets: A Kutty Cricket Story

"Ashwin is arguably the greatest match-winner for India in Test cricket. The fastest man to 300 Test wickets, he was a part of the team that won the 2011 World Cup in the ODI format. In T20 cricket, he has won two IPL titles and a Champions League T20. He is a feisty offspinner and more than a handy batter. But that’s only half the tale.This nuanced portrait delves deep to paint a candid picture of a cricketer’s life before cricket—his struggles with health issues as a child, a middle-class family’s unwavering fight and determination to give him the resources he needed for a professional career in the sport, and the little joys of growing up in a cricket-mad gully.How does a champion sportsman view the world? What drives him on and off the field? One of the more articulate and thoughtful cricketers, in this book, R. Ashwin tells his story with Sidharth Monga."

R. Ashwin, Sidarth Monga (Author), Jeremy Francis (Narrator)

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Who Dares Wins: A Soldier's Memoir

"Who Dares Wins is an inspiring autobiography chronicling the extraordinary journey of 'Kargil War Hero' Lt Gen YK Joshi who rose from a modest background to become a General in the army. Through gripping narratives of personal struggles, decisive moments on the battlefield, and the responsibilities of leadership, this book explores the resilience, discipline, and determination needed to overcome life's toughest challenges.More than just a memoir, it is a guide for the youth, illustrating how unwavering focus, hard work, and integrity can turn even the most improbable dreams into reality. It offers a window into the values that define true leadership and a life devoted to service. Inspirational and heartfelt, this book is a tribute to the human spirit and a call to serve with courage and purpose.Candid, evocative and emotional, Who Dares Wins is not merely a soldier's story but a testament to the power of hope and perseverance, inspiring readers to rise above their circumstances and aspire to greatness."

Y.K. Joshi (Author), Rishabh Mittal (Narrator)

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Crown Culture UK – Volume One : From Alfred the Great to Henry I: The Crown, the Chaos, and the Very

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. From Viking-smashing legends to backstabbing brothers, this is bingeable British history like you’ve never heard it before.Covering every one of England’s monarchs from Alfred the Great to Henry I, this audiobook blends fast-paced royal bios with wild-but-true trivia, revealing the power plays, weird deaths, terrible fashion choices, and dynastic disasters that shaped the crown. Whether you're a history lover or just here for the medieval drama, Crown Culture UK – Volume One delivers a sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly informative ride through England’s early kings—and their chaos. Includes trivia lists like: - Biggest Royal Sibling Fights - Most Ridiculous Deaths - Reigns That Should’ve Come With a Warning Label - …and more. Written for curious minds and narrated with style, this is history with a crown-shaped wink. Three volumes. One crown. Infinite royal chaos.This is Volume One of a three-part audiobook series bringing Crown Culture UK to life. Each installment blends fast-paced bios and jaw-dropping trivia to deliver the full royal saga—from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. Think of it as a bingeable monarchy podcast... with better research and fewer ads."

Pamela Pettyfeather (Author), Digital Voice Joe E, Digital Voice Lucy E (Narrator)

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Not My Problem: Life With Chronic Illness, Being Dismissed, and How to Take Back Your Strength

"Not My Problem: Life with Chronic Illness, Being Dismissed, and How to Take Back Your Strength is a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to live with a chronic illness in a world that often refuses to understand. Caitlyn Ursillo shares her deeply personal journey with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition that turned her world upside down overnight. Through heartbreakingly honest storytelling, she exposes the gaslighting, medical dismissal, and societal misconceptions that countless people with chronic illnesses endure every day. From a seemingly routine virus that spiraled into a life-altering diagnosis, to the moments of frustration, grief, and resilience that followed, Caitlyn’s story is one of both struggle and triumph. She challenges the damaging narratives that paint chronic illness as a “choice” or “laziness” and highlights the invisible battles fought behind closed doors—whether it’s pushing through symptoms to care for her son, advocating for herself in doctor’s offices, or simply trying to be understood. This book is more than just a memoir; it’s a battle cry for those who have been dismissed, a guide for navigating the maze of medical bureaucracy, and a beacon of solidarity for anyone feeling lost in their health journey. With warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, Caitlyn reminds readers that their pain is real, their fight is valid, and their strength is immeasurable. For anyone who has ever been told “it’s all in your head,” this book is proof that it’s not—and that you are not alone."

Caitlyn Ursillo (Author), Caitlyn Ursillo (Narrator)

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Playlist Profits: Get Paid To Promote Your Songs While Growing a Fanbase

"Imagine a music career where your playlists work for you 24/7. Not just growing your streams and fans—but putting real cash back in your pocket. Playlist Profits isn’t about chasing trends, buying fake streams, or dropping another song into the void. It’s about building an unstoppable machine that grows your career while you sleep. Instead of burning thousands of dollars hoping for radio play or viral videos... You'll learn how to dominate the only game that really matters in today's music industry: Playlisting. Inside this book, you'll discover a proven roadmap that helped me (Manafest) hit over 130 million Spotify streams, land Super Bowl placements, and build a real fanbase — not bots, not luck, but a system. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, this book will show you how. Here's a sneak peek of what you’ll master inside: Playlist Profits isn't for dabblers. It's for artists serious about building a profitable, sustainable, independent music career. The music industry won't hand you a seat at the table. But with the strategies in this book—you won't need one. You’ll own the table instead. Ready to rise above the noise? Ready to stop chasing fans—and start attracting them? Ready to turn playlists into profits?"

Chris Greenwood (Author), Chris Greenwood (Narrator)

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Stories I Love To Tell: that give us hope, help us do hard things, & bring us back together again

"Dick Foth can’t stop telling stories. He's been making sense of life through story since he first realized words could become sentences. Now, after eight decades, friends have finally convinced Foth to record the stories he loves to tell in the way he loves to tell them: to a live audience. Stories I Love to Tell became a reality one evening at the Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C.—a setting for some of Foth’s greatest adventures. And now you are invited into the audience, to find reasons for hope, courage to face hard things, and stories that bring us back together. Our brains are wired for and by story. Memories live in stories; relationships flourish there; identity is shaped there. Values ripen, and belonging is found across generations—around campfires and dinner tables—when moments turn into stories.Why listen to someone else’s stories? If it’s true that every human being somehow reflects God—and Foth believes it is—then maybe stories are the mirrors between every family, tribe, and person on planet Earth. In other words, it’s our stories that give our relationships a chance.Foth especially loves childhood stories, “because when I tell a story from my childhood, it reveals who I am. It is the lens through which I see my world.” As you listen to Stories I Love to Tell, you will see your own world more clearly. You will find yourself thinking, dreaming, and even feeling like a child again. There will be greater heroes to follow, deeper joys to discover, and even more of yourself to see. Foth’s low, kind, and rumbling voice constantly reminds us of the people who care for us, cheer us on, and—almost without our knowing it—become the heroes of the stories we, too, will love to tell. Enjoy!"

Dick Foth (Author), Dick Foth, Mark Batterson (Narrator)

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Sulla: The Roman General, Statesman, and Ruthless Dictator

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Rome in the late Republic was a city in crisis. Political rivalries had escalated into outright violence, and the balance of power between the Senate and ambitious generals was collapsing. The Republic’s institutions, once designed to prevent tyranny, were proving unable to control the ambitions of men who sought absolute power. It was in this unstable environment that Lucius Cornelius Sulla rose to prominence. A skilled military commander and ruthless politician, Sulla would reshape Rome in ways that historians still debate today. His legacy is marked by both strategic brilliance and unparalleled brutality, making him one of the most controversial figures in Roman history. Sulla’s rise was not an inevitable one. Born into a patrician family that had fallen into relative obscurity, his early years were spent in a world of limited political influence. However, his fortunes changed dramatically when he served as a quaestor under Gaius Marius during the Jugurthine War. His role in securing the surrender of the Numidian king Jugurtha brought him into the spotlight, earning him both praise and powerful enemies. As Sulla climbed the political ladder, his relationship with Marius—once an ally—deteriorated into bitter rivalry. Their conflict would culminate in a series of brutal power struggles that left Rome in chaos. The defining moment of Sulla’s career came when he marched his legions on Rome, an unprecedented act that shattered the traditional boundaries of Roman politics. This bold move was not simply a show of strength but a clear signal that military force had become the ultimate arbiter of power in the Republic."

Kelly Mass (Author), Digital Voice Alistair G (Narrator)

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[French] - Ce que le monde doit aux LGBTQ+

"Un doc engagé publié pour la Gay Pride 2025 en attendant l'ouverture prochaine du centre d'archives LGBTQ dans le 19e arrondissement de Paris et la création du musée LGBTQ dans le Marais. Lorsque, aux côtés de Gisèle Halimi, il soutient la proposition de loi visant à dépénaliser l'homosexualité en France, Robert Badinter déclare le 20 décembre 1981 à la tribune de l'Assemblée Nationale : « Il n'est que temps […] de prendre conscience de tout ce que la France doit aux homosexuels ». Prenons donc M. Badinter « au mot » et voyons grand : avec Ce que le monde doit aux LGBTQ, prenons conscience de ce que l'humanité tout entière doit, de l'Antiquité à aujourd'hui, à des personnes, trop souvent discriminées en raison de leur sexualité. *IH ou Interprétation Humaine signifie que des comédiennes et comédiens ont travaillé à l'enregistrement de ce livre audio, et qu'aucune voix n'a été enregistrée avec l'intelligence artificielle."

Vincy Thomas (Author), Fabien Albanese, Mathilde Rock (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Monster der Riviera - Der Fall Donato Bilancia

"Am Ostersonntag 1998 wurde die Krankenschwester Elisabetta Zoppetti im Waschraum eines Intercity-Zuges auf brutale Weise ermordet: kniend, mit einem gezielten Schuss in den Nacken. Die Tat weist starke Parallelen zu einer Serie von Morden an Prostituierten in der Region zwischen Genua und Savona auf. Die Bevölkerung reagiert mit Panik, die Behörden setzen umfangreiche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen in Zügen und Bahnhöfen um. Die Mordserie reiht sich ein in eine Welle von Gewaltverbrechen in der Region, von denen bald weitere mit dem Serienmörder in Verbindung gebracht werden…"

Christian Lunzer, Peter Hiess (Author), Claus Vester (Narrator)

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The Child's Book of American Biography

"'The Child's Book of American Biography, compiled by Mary Stoyell Stimpson, is a wonderful collection that introduces young readers to notable figures who have shaped American history. Let's explore this enlightening work: Title and Contents: The full title of this book is 'The Child's Book of American Biography: Selections from the Old and New Testaments.' It features concise biographies of remarkable individuals who have contributed to the fabric of America. Here are some of the notable figures covered in the book: George Washington William Penn John Paul Jones John Singleton Copley Benjamin Franklin Louis Agassiz Dorothea Lynde Dix Ulysses Simpson Grant Clara Barton Abraham Lincoln Robert Edward Lee John James Audubon Robert Fulton George Peabody Daniel Webster Augustus St. Gaudens Henry David Thoreau Louisa May Alcott Samuel Finley Breese Morse William Hickling Prescott Phillips Brooks Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) Joe Jefferson Henry Wadsworth Longfellow James McNeill Whistler Ralph Waldo Emerson Jane Addams Luther Burbank Edward Alexander MacDowell Thomas Alva Edison '"

Mary Stoyell Stimpson (Author), Kaylee Russell, Miles Turner (Narrator)

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