Sports Audiobooks | Biography & Memoir

[German] - Bank-Geheimnis - Selbstgespräche eines Fußballprofis (ungekürzt)

Der SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt als Hörbuch! Gedanken in der Nachspielzeit: Nach Beendigung seiner aktiven Laufbahn legt der Profifußballer Nils Petersen seine faszinierende Lebensgeschichte vor. Darin lesen wir, wie dieser talentierte Stürmer aus dem beschaulichen Wernigerode den steinigen Weg in den Profifußball gemeistert hat und als bester Joker der Bundesliga-Geschichte die Schuhe an den berühmten Nagel hängt. Das Hörbuch beschreibt auf beeindruckende Weise Nils Petersens Laufbahn von seinen Anfängen über die Stationen FC Carl Zeiss Jena, FC Energie Cottbus, FC Bayern München, SV Werder Bremen bis hin zu seinen Jahren beim SC Freiburg. Seine Karriere ist ein inspirierendes Beispiel für Leidenschaft, harte Arbeit, Geduld und Durchhaltevermögen. In seinem 'Bank-Geheimnis' gewährt uns Petersen einen spannenden Einblick in die nicht immer glamouröse Welt eines Profifußballers: Er erzählt auf intelligente, charmant-witzige, aber auch manchmal ernste Art nicht nur von seinem sportlichen Werdegang und seinen Erfolgen, sondern schildert darüber hinaus den Prozess seiner persönlichen Reifung zum Profi, sein privates Umfeld, offenbart die Werte, die ihn leiten, und wie er damit umgeht, für viele ein Vorbild zu sein. Sein Buch vermittelt einen seltenen und wunderbar selbstironischen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Bundesliga. Das Hörbuch beweist erneut, was seine Fans schon wissen: Seine authentische Art und seine Bodenständigkeit machen ihn zusammen mit seinem sozialen Engagement in vielen Bereichen zu einem Sympathieträger weit über die Grenzen des Fußballs hinaus. 'Bank-Geheimnis' ist das bewegende Selbstporträt eines bemerkenswerten Sportlers und Menschen, ein 'Dankeschön' an alle, die ihn begleitet haben, und ein absolutes Must-Have für alle Fußballfans. Besonders für jene, die ihm auf seinen Stationen in Ost und West begegnet sind, zumal in Freiburg, wo er als 'Fußballgott' Kultstatus erlangte. Nils Petersen selbst liest sein Hörbuch, authentisch und bewegend.

Nils Petersen (Author), Nils Petersen (Narrator)

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[German] - Mutproben (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Sein Coming-out 2014 als homosexueller Profifußballer war ein Meilenstein für den Kampf gegen Schwulenfeindlichkeit im Fußball und in der Gesellschaft. Seine Fußballerkarriere war eine Reise voller Erfolge und Abenteuer. Den Mut, mit dem sich Thomas Hitzlsperger am 8. Januar 2014 als erster deutscher Fußballprofi öffentlich zu seiner Homosexualität bekannt hat, hat er in seinem Leben immer wieder gezeigt: Schon als 18-Jähriger wechselte er als Jugendspieler von Bayern München in die englische Premier League zu Aston Villa, nach seinen großen Erfolgen in der Bundesliga als Deutscher Meister mit dem VfB Stuttgart und in der Nationalmannschaft suchte er die nächste Herausforderung in der italienischen Serie A bei Lazio Rom. Und nach dem Ende seiner überaus erfolgreichen Profikarriere wagte er den Sprung in den Sportjournalismus beim ZDF, der ARD und bei ZEIT ONLINE sowie ins Fußballmanagement als Vorstandsmitglied beim VfB Stuttgart oder heute als Teilhaber am dänischen Fußballclub Aalborg BK und Inhaber des Restaurants 'L'Escargot' in London. Sein Hörbuch, das er mit dem SZ-Reporter Holger Gertz verfasst hat, ist eine abenteuerliche Lebensgeschichte, die in der bayrischen Provinz begann, in die drei großen europäischen Fußballligen führte und die ihn zu einem engagierten Kämpfer für Vielfalt und Toleranz, gegen Rassismus und Gewalt im Fußball und in der Gesellschaft werden ließ - auch wenn sich bis heute nicht alle Hoffnungen erfüllt haben, die Thomas Hitzlsperger mit seinem historischen Schritt vor zehn Jahren verbunden hat.

Holger Gertz, Thomas Hitzlsperger (Author), Peter Lontzek (Narrator)

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Cristiano Ronaldo A Champion's Journey

Ever dreamed of becoming the best at something? This story is about Cristiano Ronaldo, a boy from a small island in Portugal who dared to dream big. Despite facing challenges, his passion for football and unwavering dedication to practice, turned that dream into a reality. Join us on a journey as we explore Cristiano's incredible rise, from a young boy with a dream to a global football icon, inspiring millions around the world. Get ready to be amazed by his talent, dedication, and the incredible chapters that make up Cristiano Ronaldo A Champion's Journey.

Sachin Naha (Author), Anonymous (Narrator)

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The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him

From Eric Blehm, the bestselling author of The Last Season and Fearless, comes an extraordinary new book in the vein of Into the Wild, the story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche—a devastating and controversial tragedy that claimed the lives of seven people. On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. More than a dozen skiers and snowboarders were thrust down the mountain, buried beneath several tons of rock-hard snow and ice in the Durrand Glacier Avalanche. A heroic search and rescue ensued. Among those buried was Craig Kelly—“the Michael Jordan of snowboarding”—a man who had propelled the sport into the mainstream before walking away from competitions, to rekindle his passion in the untamed alpine wilds of North America The Darkest White is the story of Craig Kelly’s life, a heartbreaking but extraordinary and inspiring odyssey of a latchkey kid whose athletic prowess and innovations would revolutionize winter sports, take him around the globe, and push him into ever more extreme environments that would ultimately take his life. It is also a definitive, immersive account of snowboarding and the cultural movement that exploded around it, growing the sport from minor Gen X cult hobby to Olympic centerpiece and a billion-dollar business full of feuds and rivalries. Finally, The Darkest White is a mesmerizing, cautionary portrait of the mountains, of the allure and the glory they offer, and of the avalanches they unleash with unforgiving fury.

Eric Blehm (Author), Dan Bittner (Narrator)

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Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star

His story is unprecedented in the world of golf. Born to a family of migrant laborers, Calvin Peete dropped out of school in the eighth grade, went to work picking crops, first swung a golf club at the age of twenty-three-and rose to the top of the PGA. In Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star, Gordon Hobson tells for the first time Peete's incredible story. Hobson recounts how, when Peete joined the lily-white PGA tour in 1976, he stood out from the competition in more ways than one. Peete wasn't raised in country clubs and didn't learn the game at prestigious golf universities. He had a permanently bent left elbow and practiced endless hours in a public park to develop one of the most accurate swings in the history of golf. He endured years of futility and despair, but, eventually, he emerged as the best player on the Tour from 1982-86. Calvin Peete's story is inspiring, but it also reveals the struggles many Black golfers endured even after the Caucasian-only clause was removed from the PGA's bylaws. He may have won twelve championships, played on the US Ryder Cup team twice, and won the prestigious Vardon Award, but the road to success wasn't easy. Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star shows how, even without the advantages some people are born into, one can find success through hard work, determination, and fortitude.

Gordon Hobson (Author), Jaime Lincoln Smith (Narrator)

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Hendo: The American Athlete

Dan 'Hendo' Henderson was the first fighter in MMA history to become a double champion, winning championships in PRIDE Fighting Championships and Strikeforce. He faced the biggest names in MMA, on his unparalleled run through the early days of MMA through its remarkable rise in popularity, squaring off against the likes of Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping, Vitor Belfort, and Renzo Gracie. Henderson's first fight against Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua in 2011 is considered one of the greatest fights in UFC history. In this no-holds-barred look back on his life, Henderson provides context and insight into the biggest fights of his career, while reflecting on the wholly unique upbringing that shaped him into the warrior he needed to be to win. With his trademark humor, he sheds light on his two trips to the Olympics, his transformative time training in Europe and Russia, and his up-and-down relationship with Dana White. Hendo: The American Athlete is a thrilling window into the life and mind of a true legend. There will never be another fighter like Hendo.

Dan Henderson (Author), Jamie Renell (Narrator)

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Never Give Up - The Story of Hassan Torabi

When Hassan Torabi arrived in Denmark as a refugee from Iran, he quickly became the big hope of the local wrestling club. When he participated in the first Danish reality TV show, the Danish version of “Survivor”, he became known throughout the country as the warm and helpful man who had taken a photo of his Indian guru with him on the island. And when the national TV channel DR2 broadcast the documentary “Hassan’s Hands”, he became known as the man who could give ill people new hope. Now he is sharing the story about his life. About being a quiet and introverted child growing up in a country with revolution and executions. About the escape and meeting the Danes’ skeptical attitude to a man with dark hair and an accent. And about working with some of the biggest sports stars in the world, and a journey to India that changed his life. ”Never Give Up – The Story Of Hassan Torabi” is also a series of portraits of the people who have experienced first-hand how Hassan has played a defining role in their lives and inspired hope when nobody else could.

David Arnholm, Helle Bertram (Author), Anders Bisgaard (Narrator)

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Find a Way: One Untamed and Courageous Life

Read by the author, Diana Nyad. DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY BEHIND NETFLIX'S BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE NYAD. After four attempts, sixty-four year-old Diana Nyad finally swam from Cuba to the Florida Keys. She swam for fifty-three hours, across one hundred and ten miles. Find a Way is her account of the epic quest which led to that moment - and a galvanizing call to live life boldly, in the moment and with no regrets. In the 1970s, Diana Nyad was widely regarded as the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world. She record after world record, circling Manhattan Island and crossing the 102.5 miles between the Bahamas and Florida. But one record continually eluded her: becoming the first woman to swim between Cuba and the Florida Keys without a shark cage. Finally, in September 2013, Diana completed the crossing. Millions of people watched, cried and cheered for her tenacity and courage. Find a Way recounts this astonishing and hard-won triumph - and Diana's monumental courage in the face of failure. She failed, failed and failed again, but never gave up. With unwavering belief in the face of overwhelming odds, this is a story of perseverance, tenacity and commitment on an epic scale. Cross Sports International Autobiography of the Year 2017 'When you're facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad . . . and nearly anything else seems doable in comparison' - Hillary Clinton

Diana Nyad (Author), Diana Nyad (Narrator)

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The Secret Doctrine of The Rosicrucians

A must have book for all those interested in the truth about the Rosicrucians. Many false claims are debunked. Writing as Magus Incognitio William Walker Atkinson explores the Seven Aphorism of the Rosicrucian doctrine.These traditions emphasize the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and personal transformation through the understanding of hidden truths and the transmutation of the self. He describes the path of the Rosicrucian initiate: a journey of self-discovery, spiritual development, and the attainment of higher states of consciousness.

Magus Incognito (Author), Clay Lomakayu (Narrator)

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GameDay: The Untold Story of College Football

College Football is America's Game. The game has a rich history that is woven together with that of the nation which founded it. From the Civil War to the Steel Towns of the Midwest. From the Dust Bowls of The Great Depression to the battlefields of World War II. From The Civil Rights Movement to Campus Protests. From tragedy to 9/11. Whether you Roll Tide or you OH-IO. Whether you are a Michigan Man or a War Eagle. Whether you do the Gator Chomp or the Seminole Chop. This story is for you because it is our story. The story of College Football is The American Story.

Tim Cooper (Author), Matthew Shea (Narrator)

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Resilient: The Untold Story of CrossFit's Greatest Comeback

On the last night of the 2021 CrossFit Games, ten thousand fans watched in horror as Brooke Wells’ elbow dislocated under the weight of a 190-pound barbell. This is the extraordinary story of what happened next: How Wells pulled off a highly improbable comeback that transformed her mentally and physically into one of the fittest women in the world. In Resilient, Wells provides a refreshingly honest, authentic account of how she overcame fear, self-doubt, and a slew of unexpected obstacles to return to the CrossFit Games less than a year after undergoing total elbow reconstruction. A story of strength, passion, courage, and grit, Resilient is a celebration of one athlete's extraordinary spirit and her inspiring ability to never say die.

Brooke Wells (Author), Brooke Wells, TBD, Todd Meleney (Narrator)

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Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey

The rise and fall of one of America's first Black sports celebrities Isaac Murphy, born enslaved in 1861, still reigns as one of the greatest jockeys in American history. Black jockeys like Murphy were at the top of the most popular sport in America at the end of the nineteenth century. They were internationally famous, the first African American superstar athletes-and with wins in three Kentucky Derbies and countless other prestigious races, Murphy was the greatest of them all. At the same time, he lived through the seismic events of Emancipation and Reconstruction and formative conflicts over freedom and equality in the United States. And inevitably he was drawn into those conflicts, with devastating consequences. Katherine C. Mooney uncovers the history of Murphy's troubled life, his death in 1896 at age thirty-five, and his afterlife. In recounting Murphy's personal story, she also tells two of the great stories of change in nineteenth-century America: the debates over what a multiracial democracy might look like and the battles over who was to hold power in an economy that increasingly resembled the corporate, wealth-polarized world we know today.

Katherine C. Mooney (Author), William Andrew Quinn (Narrator)

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