Audiobooks narrated by Kim Ramirez

Radical Señora Era: Ancestral Latin American Secrets for a Happier, Healthier Life

"A practical, accessible guide to how women everywhere can cultivate their own inner señora through simple yet radical ways hard-working, resourceful Latina women for generations have found to refresh, renew, and take time out for themselves. Robust or struggling, tireless or fatigued, traditional or future-bound—anyone in any stage or walk of life can become a “radical señora.” And in our post-hustle culture, post–“Boss Babe” era, when the pandemic and “Quiet Quitting” have ushered in a major work-life reckoning, women everywhere are seeking ways to put self-care first—and find relatable alternatives to modern “exclusive” wellness practices. Now authors Christina Kelmon and Ann Murray Dunning turn decades of ancestral knowledge, personal lore, and cutting-edge research into a one-of-a-kind book that can help you learn time-tested, simple habits and rituals based on natural living. Rediscover how to do something purely for the pleasure of it—without deadlines, goals, or the constant pressure to be “productive.” Find out how this generates a flow that is a mix of play and energy that consistently renews your spirit and outlook. Learn how to incorporate señora home practices that can help you integrate calm and positivity into your precious space. From teas to face masks to gardening wisdom, try the easy, nature-based beauty secrets and solutions that can help you feel good. Develop helpful rules for living that will lead to physical health and peace of mind. Inspirational and informative, Radical Señora Era can help you find joy in even the smallest moments of the day—and create a self-care toolbox that will not only bring you happiness, but ongoing, lifelong fulfillment. "

Ann Murray Dunning, Christina Kelmon (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition

"Drawing from over twenty years of activism on local and national levels, this striking book offers an organizer's perspective on the intersections of immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition. In the wake of post-9/11 xenophobia, Obama's record-level deportations, Trump's immigration policies, and the 2020 uprisings for racial justice, the US remains entrenched in a circular discourse regarding migrant justice. As organizer Silky Shah argues in Unbuild Walls, we must move beyond building nicer cages or advocating for comprehensive immigration reform. Our only hope for creating a liberated society for all, she insists, is abolition. Unbuild Walls dives into US immigration policy and its relationship to mass incarceration, showing how the prison-industrial complex and immigration enforcement are intertwined systems of repression. Incorporating historical and legal analyses, Shah's personal experience as an organizer, as well as stories of people, campaigns, organizations, and localities that have resisted detention and deportation, Shah assesses the movement's strategies, challenges, successes, and shortcomings. Featuring a foreword by Amna A. Akbar, Unbuild Walls is an expansive and radical intervention, bridging the gaps between movements for immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition."

Silky Shah (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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After Life: A Collective History of Loss and Redemption in Pandemic America

"After Life is a collective history of how Americans experienced, navigated, commemorated, and ignored mass death and loss during the global COVID-19 pandemic, mass uprisings for racial justice, and the near presidential coup in 2021 following the 2020 election. Inspired by the writers who documented American life during the Great Depression and World War II for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the editors asked twenty-first-century historians and legal experts to focus on the parallels, convergences, and differences between the exceptional 'long 2020', while it unfolds, and earlier eras in US history. Providing context for the entire volume, After Life's Introduction explains how COVID-19 and America's long history of inequality, combined with a corrupt and unconcerned federal government, produced one of the darkest times in our nation's history. Discussing the rise of the COVID-19 death toll in the United States, eventually exceeding the 1918 flu, the AIDS epidemic, and the Civil War, it ties public health, immigration, white supremacy, elections history, and epidemics together, and provides a short history of the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and the beginnings of a Third Reconstruction. After Life documents how Americans have dealt with grief, pain, and loss, both individually and communally, and how we endure and thrive."

Keri Leigh Merritt, Rhae Lynn Barnes, Yohuru Williams (Author), David Lee Huynh, Eric Jason Martin, Kim Ramirez, LaNecia Edmonds, Leon Nixon, Rebecca Mitchell (Narrator)

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Ten Sleep

"Jordan Peele's Nope meets True Grit in Nicholas Belardes’s Ten Sleep, a supernatural modern-day western about a trio of young people on a 10-day cattle drive that leads them through a canyon haunted by ancient mysteries and savage beasts who existed long before humankind. A young Mexican American woman detects uncanny creatures stalking her on a cattle drive toward a canyon soaked in blood in an unforgettable novel, brilliantly infusing the modern Western with spine-chilling horror … When Greta Molina’s old friend Tiller offered her the job, a ten-day cattle drive across the Wyoming prairie from the ranching town of Ten Sleep, it sounded like a well-paid break. Three hundred and twenty cows and calves, two guys her age she’s known since college, and a few long days on an ATV will give her time to sort out the mess in her head. The canyon along the trail has a history, sure, but nature has a tendency toward violence. Greta can accept that, even if it makes her insides squirm. What Greta doesn’t know is the legacy of murder and rot that runs deep into the rocks of this land. As each night passes on the prairie, the trio faces mounting supernatural dangers: a ghost train of the damned, wild animals walking alongside dead ones—and evidence of a gigantic creature in the skies, one that’s supposedly been extinct for eons. And Tiller may be hiding even darker secrets the further they go. Safety is only ten sleeps away, but Greta soon realizes that may be too long for all of them to survive. Nicholas Belardes’s Ten Sleep is a fresh portrayal of the American West for fans of Catriona Ward, Victor LaValle and Jordan Peele’s Nope, by a rising star in horror."

Nicholas Belardes (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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Talking with the Tarot: Conversations with Your 78 New Best Friends

"Reading tarot will be as easy as talking to your best friend with this beginner-friendly guide to learning every card. A conversation once changed Samantha Rose Hicks's life—now she passes that experience on to you. She presents the conversational approach to tarot, which starts with getting to know the cards as real individuals. Once you relate to them, you create personal bonds with them. No longer will you have to rely on standard, impersonal meanings. You'll know each card like an old friend. Hicks introduces you to every card in the deck and shares the four important questions to ask yourself with each draw. When you do this regularly, you learn to read at a subconscious level. Featuring hands-on exercises to deepen your connection, this book will empower and enlighten your practice."

Samantha Rose Hicks (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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Tough as a Mother: Women in Sports, Working Moms, and the Shared Traits that Empower Us All

"Strength and sacrifice. Toughness and tenderness. Success and struggles. These elements—ever present in the world of sports—are also among the beautiful and challenging dichotomies at the heart of working motherhood. Tough as a Mother tackles motherhood in a whole new way, bringing all moms up close and personal with some of the biggest names in sports while showcasing the shared strengths—the Tough Mother Tenets—that empower us all. U.S. Soccer star Alex Morgan; Olympic swimmer Dara Torres; Hall of Fame broadcaster Andrea Kremer; WWE Superstar Becky Lynch; and award-winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm headline an All-Star roster of tough mothers who share insight with readers through candid, vulnerable conversations. They come to you not as famous athletes, TV personalities, or professional movers and shakers but simply as fellow working mothers who share with you their very personal stories and give you a glimpse of some of the real challenges they’ve faced in their quest to “have it all.” These rock star mothers will become your sisters in arms, kindred spirits who know what you’re feeling as you try to find a place in the office to pump or step out of a meeting to take a call from a frenzied babysitter. By turns wry, self-deprecating, heartfelt, and exuberant, this empowering anthology invites readers to destroy the myth of perfection, redefine the concept of balance, and help all mothers feel strong and supported. “This book by Jenn Hildreth and Aimee Leone is pure GOLD (which is fitting as 'Liquid Gold' is what I used to call my breast milk). These are stories of moms’ not-so-glamorous moments that are so often untold yet need to be heard. You will laugh, you will relate, and most importantly, you will be reminded of the radness and madness that comes with being a MOM. And yes, all moms wear capes.”—Julie Foudy, ESPN Analyst, two-time FIFA World Cup Champion and Olympic Champion Gold Medalist United States Soccer Player"

Aimee Leone, Jenn Hildreth (Author), Ashley Riehn, Jenn Hildreth, Jonathan Todd Ross, Julie Foudy, Justis Bolding, Karen Chilton, Kim Ramirez, Madison Riehn, Vivienne Leheny (Narrator)

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The Painted Pink Dress: A Daughter’s Story of Family, Betrayal, and Her Search for the Truth

"A passionate memoir about identity, resilience, and the healing power of forgiveness From her earliest memories, Minu felt like an outsider. It wasn't just her peculiar name, but also her light skin and cinnamon-swirl hair—so unlike the dark features of her Mexican family—that drew comments from neighbors and strangers. No one took her questions seriously, leaving her yearning for answers. Meanwhile, she had to endure her father's violence, her mother's negligence, and the poverty and drugs in Cashion, Arizona. Determined to carve out her own destiny, Minu embarked on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her past. After years of lies and mistreatment, she finally found the strength to confront the one person who knew the truth—the one person who could give her the peace she so desperately longed for. Written with passion and grit, The Painted Pink Dress is an extraordinary true story about overcoming trauma and forging a path forward. Most of all, it is about the power of forgiveness and resilience in the face of hardship. Contains mature themes."

Minu Cash (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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You Are The Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Terms

"From the founder of the multi-million-dollar wellness company Alaya Naturals comes You Are the Boss of You, the A-to-Z guide for living an empowered, purpose-driven life inspired by your most authentic self. You Are the Boss of You is a uniquely actionable and compassionate body of wisdom that addresses the ten most essential building blocks of a truly inspired life: defining boundaries, soothing yourself, softening perfectionism, redefining your self-concept, honoring sleep, healing trauma, feeling it all, creating your rhythm, advocating for yourself, and building your future. In this uniquely refreshing guide to accessing emotional freedom and connecting with your inner guidance, Shauna Brittenham Reiter takes listeners on a deep-dive into the process by which she relieved herself from the shackles of insomnia, anxiety, and people-pleasing to become an empowered leader and mother. This book translates theory into action and demystifies the keys to transformation so that you can connect with your purpose, reshape your inner dialogue, and clarify your true identity. Both therapeutic and instructive, this book will support you exactly where you are and lead you to where you want to be. Shauna is a living testimony to what is possible when you confront your trauma, nurture the world within, and grab hold of your wildest dreams."

Shauna Brittenham Reiter (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence

"'Kim Chestney's codes bring you closer to the comprehension of a reality that was wholly hidden prior to the quantum discoveries.' —Ervin László, author of Science and the Akashic Field Intuition—the extraordinary ability to access information from the quantum realms—is fast becoming humanity's most advanced form of knowledge acquisition. The Illumination Code presents seven keys to unlock your inner dimension so you can access expanded states of awareness that exist beyond the limits of the rational mind. Kim Chestney reveals the deeply personal nature of the universe while offering a new way to know the unknowable and experience the seemingly impossible. As you venture inward on this step-by-step journey, you will gain profound insights and discover the true power of your own inner wisdom."

Kim Chestney (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World

"In recent years, our poetic landscape has evolved in profound and exciting ways. So has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, this book challenges what we think we know about 'nature poetry,' illuminating the myriad ways our landscapes—both literal and literary—are changing. You Are Here features fifty previously unpublished poems from some of the nation's most accomplished poets, including Joy Harjo, Diane Seuss, Rigoberto González, Jericho Brown, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paul Tran, and more. Each poem engages with its author's local landscape—be it the breathtaking variety of flora in a national park, or a lone tree flowering persistently by a bus stop—offering an intimate model of how we relate to the world around us and a beautifully diverse range of voices from across the United States. Joyful and provocative, wondrous and urgent, this singular collection of poems offers a lyrical reimagining of what 'nature' and 'poetry' are today, inviting listeners to experience both anew."

Various Authors (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change

"Explore the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting our personal decisions about family planning, parenting, and political action. In The Conceivable Future, authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting our personal decisions about family planning, parenting, and political action. This book offers fresh, timely answers to questions such as: How do I decide to have a baby when there's the threat of environmental collapse? How do I parent a child in the middle of the climate crisis? What can I actually do to help stop global warming? Drawing from their decade of work with the organization Conceivable Future, Kallman, a sociologist and Rhode Island State Senator, and Ferorelli, an activist and former Climate Bureau editor, offer both informed perspective and practical steps for taking meaningful action in combating the climate crisis, while also making smart, balanced decisions when it comes to starting and maintaining a family. First, The Conceivable Future explores what the real threats are to reproductive, gestational, and infant health (spoiler: it's inequality, heat, and fossil-fueled pollution), and debunks the myths of personal carbon footprint, and the harmful legacy of population control. The authors examine the successes and impediments of women-led movements around the world and share what they've learned through ten years of organizing to bring attention to the reproductive crisis that is climate change. Finally, the book looks at what can be done about the climate crisis today. By taking these steps, we can both understand the crisis on its own terms and stay rooted in the human scale, where our lives retain their full meaning. The Conceivable Future is a must-listen for all who want to make a difference in the world—and secure a sustainable future for all our families."

Josephine Ferorelli, Meghan Elizabeth Kallman (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness

"The Yoga Sutras are a collection of ancient directions about the mental and physical benefits of yoga. In their original form they are brief concepts, perfect for remembering in an oral tradition, but which require a teacher's explanation to fully understand. Deborah Adele uses a lifetime of learning and study to bring understanding to these essential yoga concepts. The Sutras explain that the Kleshas create versions of the truth for our minds that are the most appealing. These appealing truths are often false, and they create entanglements that prevent us from being truly happy. As we grasp for more appealing truths, we only create a cycle of needs and wants that confusingly never satisfy. The physical and mental practices of yoga are designed to break this cycle of dissatisfaction. This book provides the insight needed to understand the Kleshas and guides the listener to simple attainable practices that they can easily add to their yoga routine."

Deborah Adele (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Kim Ramirez