Audiobooks narrated by B. D. Wong

"As the Japanese battleship Yamato steams towards the island of Okinawa in the closing months of World War II, a naval officer on board makes an unexpected discovery among the stores of rice, leeks, and pickled radishes. A child has stowed away there, hoping to return to her mother on Okinawa. His reluctant decision to protect her prompts a voyage of inner discovery and stirs emotions as deep as the seas that threaten to swallow his "unsinkable" ship. Recorded live in performance at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, in July 1995. Directed by Mako Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg June Angela as Maiko Ooshiro Francois Chau as Chef Koukichi Tsuji Shizuko Hoshi as Ichikawa's daughter Maiko Jim Ishida as Broadcasting Station Chief Dana Lee as Captain Ariga James Saito as Leading Seaman Eiichi Kondo Shaun Shimoda as Boy Seaman Takeo B.D. Wong as Sub-Lieutenant Takeshi Ichikawa Keone Young as Old Ichikawa Associate Producer: Robert Robinson Radio Producer: Raymond Guarna Foley Artist: Amy Strong"

Akira Hayasaka Adapted By Ichiko Flynn, Robert Solomon (Author), B. D. Wong, Dana Lee, Francois Chau, James Saito, Jim Ishida, June Angela, Keone Young, Shaun Shimoda, Shizuko Hoshi (Narrator)

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The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

"Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved literature, especially poetry. 'Once you can express yourself,' she wrote, 'you can tell the world what you want from it...All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words'. Now, Caroline Kennedy shares her mother's favorite poems and the inspiration behind her strong belief in the power of literature. The poems presented span centuries and include works by such renowned authors as Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, Homer, W.B. Yeats, Emily Dickinson, E.E. Cummings, and Robert Frost. This volume also includes poems by Jacqueline Kennedy. Illustrated with photographs of the Kennedy family, and illuminated by Caroline's reflections on her mother's life and work. A wonderful volume for reading aloud or by yourself, a meaningful gift or keepsake, this book offers an intimate view of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' world, and a poignant glimpse into her heart. This audiobook includes a special reading by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Robert Frost reading 'The Gift Outright' at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961."

Caroline Kennedy (Author), B. D. Wong, Byron Jennings, Caroline Kennedy, Claire Bloom, Daniel Davis, Edward M. Kennedy, Jennifer Wiltsie, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Viola Davis (Narrator)

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Tales of Betrayal

"In this compilation characters make choices that define their lives and suffer consequences often dire or disquieting. Abraham prepares to slay Isaac; siblings fall in love with the same man; a Thai man hides his secret guilt from his best friend on draft selection day; delve into the secret lives of people and discover what drives them to betrayal."

Adam Haslett, Galina Vromen, John Biguenet, John Cheever, Rattawut Lapchraroensap, Tessa Hadley (Author), Anne Meara, B. D. Wong, David Strathairn, Jane Curtin, John Shea, Shohreh Aghdashloo (Narrator)

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Family Matters

"Hilarious and colorful episodes in the lives of families... many depicted from a kid's-eye-view... are the theme for this compilation. Being part of a family is often trying, and stranger than any fiction, but never dull and always worth it in the end. Join these very different families as they face the shrinking of parents, the preemptive guilt of First Confession, the secret worlds of children, and more! Included are: - Shirley Jackson's Charles Read by Lois Smith Laurie's parents are dying to meet the most misbehaved boy in school. - Frank O'Connor's First Confession Read by Malachy McCourt A guilt-ridden Irish lad fears his first confession may be his last. - Toure's Solomon's Big Day: A Children's Story Read by Daniel Alexander Jones A little boy named Solomon escapes into the magical world of his paintings. - Grace Paley's The Loudest Voice Read by Linda Lavin This year's Christmas pageant stars a Jewish girl. - Diane Leslie's A Life of Crime Read by Jill Eikenberry Love and passion, Hollywood style, from a girl's-eye-view. - Etgar Keret's Pride and Joy Read by Robert Sean Leonard A young man struggles to save his shrinking parents. - Rick Moody's Boys Read by B. D. Wong The world of boys."

Diane Leslie, Etgar Keret, Frank O'Connor, Grace Paley, Rick Moody, Shirley Jackson, Toure (Author), B. D. Wong, Daniel Alexander Jones, Jill Eikenberry, Linda Lavin, Lois Smith, Malachy Mccourt, Robert Sean Leonard (Narrator)

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Stone Fox

"John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book."

John Reynolds Gardiner (Author), B. D. Wong (Narrator)

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Top Secret

"Nine-year-old Allen Brewster has a fantastic idea that might even win the silver trophy at the science fair: human photosynthesis. He has several obstacles to overcome, but Allen persists in his mission by using the scientific method and finally comes up with a concoction that turns him into a human plant. He turns green, craves sunlight and water instead of food, and sprouts baby roots if he stands in mud too long. But then Allen is deemed a threat to national security, and his project is suddenly top secret."

John Reynolds Gardiner (Author), B. D. Wong (Narrator)

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Stone Fox and Top Secret

John Reynolds Gardiner (Author), B. D. Wong (Narrator)

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Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers

"An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life. For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change. With sections titled Who You Are Right Now, Loving and Being Loved, and Guided Drift, Fred addresses the scope of human transitions. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, 'You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now.' In her foreword, Joanne Rogers shares the Fred she knew. With stories from their life together, the joys as well as the struggles, Joanne shows how Fred looked at life as a journey--with the ups and downs and in-betweens."

Fred Rogers (Author), B. D. Wong, Blair Brown, Joanne Rogers, Lily Tomlin, Richard Kind (Narrator)

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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

"An enchanting literary debut—already an international best-seller. At the height of Mao’s infamous Cultural Revolution, two boys are among hundreds of thousands exiled to the countryside for “re-education.” The narrator and his best friend, Luo, guilty of being the sons of doctors, find themselves in a remote village where, among the peasants of Phoenix mountain, they are made to cart buckets of excrement up and down precipitous winding paths. Their meager distractions include a violin—as well as, before long, the beautiful daughter of the local tailor. But it is when the two discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation that their re-education takes its most surprising turn. While ingeniously concealing their forbidden treasure, the boys find transit to worlds they had thought lost forever. And after listening to their dangerously seductive retellings of Balzac, even the Little Seamstress will be forever transformed. From within the hopelessness and terror of one of the darkest passages in human history, Dai Sijie has fashioned a beguiling and unexpected story about the resilience of the human spirit, the wonder of romantic awakening and the magical power of storytelling."

Dai Sijie (Author), B. D. Wong (Narrator)

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The Art of War

"For the Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, war was synchronic with life. Tzu viewed the world as a network of combat zones where the stakes were high, struggle was the primary mode of being, no one was to be trusted, and survival depended on nothing less than unconditional victory. This 2,500-year-old work of wisdom continues to guide and inspire people of all cultures, teaching the principles of strategy required in everything from sports and business to affairs of the heart. Augmented by commentary and anecdotes, this audio edition maintains the pure, near-poetic tone of the original work."

Sun Tzu (Author), B. D. Wong, Ron Silver (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by B. D. Wong

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