Audiobooks narrated by Mark Feuerstein

Knockin' Doorz Down is the inspirational story of one man's heroic struggle against inner demons that nearly destroy him, though he ultimately recovers and finds a unique pathway to redemption and peace. Successful entrepreneur and race car driver Carlos Vieira was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the youngest of three siblings. When he was a young child, his working-class parents immigrated to California, where they thrived as sweet potato farmers in the town of Livingston and provided their children with solid values and a strong work ethic. As a teenager, Carlos is popular and athletic, all set to join the family farming business, but when he yields to the allure of recreational drug use, his dreams and goals fade into the back- ground. There follows a series of unexpected challenges that land him in serious jeopardy. In this cautionary tale, we see how the isolation of addiction affects every aspect of Carlos's existence. Although he attempts a conventional path, the dark side continually dominates as he slowly spirals down, pursuing the party lifestyle for more than a decade. Here are the binges, the excesses, the relapses, the rehabs, the arrests, the nights in jail, and the multiple resolutions to recover. But when Carlos hits bottom, at the age of thirty-four, he vows to stop once and for all. So begins his slow journey back to a drug- free, productive life. Through it all, he offers a timeless message: no matter what you may be struggling with--family challenges, addiction, financial issues, health struggles, or relationship problems--you can pull yourself from the brink, knock down a new door, and create a brand-new life, becoming the person you were always meant to be.

Carlos Eduardo Vieira (Author), Mark Feuerstein (Narrator)

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Funny Business: The Legendary Life and Political Satire of Art Buchwald

"A delightful and entertaining book about one of America's greatest humorists."-Seth Meyers This "absorbing, illuminating" (Jon Meacham) biography of the legendary political humorist reveals the life behind his must-read Washington Post columns, featuring never-before-published documents and interviews. Before Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and Doonesbury, there was Art Buchwald. For more than fifty years, from 1949 to 2006, Art Buchwald's Pulitzer Prize-winning column of political satire and biting wit made him one of the most widely read American humorists and a popular player in the Washington world of Ethel and Ted Kennedy, Ben Bradlee, and Katharine Graham. Dean Acheson, former U.S. Secretary of State, called Buchwald the "greatest satirist in the English language since Pope and Swift." Drawing on Buchwald's most memorable columns and unpublished correspondence with other famous people, Funny Business shows how Art Buchwald became an American original. Like Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, and James Thurber, he satirized political scoundrels, lampooned the powerful, and "worshipped the quicksand" that ten presidents walked on, as Buchwald joked. "The key to Buchwald's style of humor, he once stated, was to "treat light subjects seriously and serious subjects lightly." But there was a darker, more serious side to Art Buchwald. A childhood spent in foster homes taught him to see comedy as a refuge. Buchwald also struggled with depression, a secret he kept from the public for nearly thirty years. This revealing book is studded with stories of Buchwald's friendships with Humphrey Bogart, John Steinbeck, Irwin Shaw, William Styron, Erma Bombeck, Frank Sinatra, Adam West ('Batman'), Robert Frost, and others. Throughout his career, Buchwald wrote about such historical events as the Vietnam War, the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, Watergate, and the 9/11 terrorist attack. Featured here are stories of Buchwald's nonstop one-liners, known in his day as "Buchshots." Entertaining and absorbing, Funny Business looks back on Buchwald's brilliant gift for humor and satire, which will once again bring readers a comedic respite from troublesome times.

Michael Hill (Author), Christopher Buckley, Mark Feuerstein (Narrator)

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Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count

A practical guide to philanthropy at all levels of giving that seeks to educate and inspire A majority of American households give to charity in some form or another--from local donations to food banks, religious organizations, or schools, to contributions to prevent disease or protect basic freedoms. Whether you're in a position to give $1 or $1 million, every giver needs to answer the same question: How do I channel my giving effectively to make the greatest difference? In Giving Done Right, Phil Buchanan, the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, arms donors with what it takes to do more good more quickly and to avoid predictable errors that lead too many astray. This crucial book will reveal the secrets and lessons learned from some of the biggest givers, from the work of software entrepreneur Tim Gill and his foundation to expand rights for LGBTQ people to the efforts of a midwestern entrepreneur whose faith told him he must do something about childhood slavery in Ghana. It busts commonly held myths and challenging the idea that 'business thinking' holds the answer to effective philanthropy. And it offers the intellectual frameworks, data-driven insights, tools, and practical examples to allow readers to understand exactly what it takes to make a difference.

Phil Buchanan (Author), Mark Feuerstein (Narrator)

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In the Land of Happy Tears: Yiddish Tales for Modern Times: collected and edited by David Stromberg

You don't need to be Jewish to love Levy's rye bread, nor do you need to read Yiddish to appreciate these wise tales. This engaging audio collection offers access to modern works--translated for the first time into English--for anyone who appreciates a well-told story rich with timeless wisdom. A year-round audiobook for families. Includes a comprehensive introduction on Yiddish culture. These eighteen stories for a changing world, never before translated into English, by writers from Eastern European countries including Russia and Poland, focus on excellent storytelling, strong characters, and creative ideas. The stories express solid principles and open-minded attitudes, and a sense of both familiarity and adventure in the face of difficult times. As the old Eastern European Yiddish-speaking world began to clash with modernity, Yiddish authors created new stories to capture the imaginations of children growing up in times of social and historical upheaval. These stories have largely been overlooked or forgotten, until now. These hidden treasures from the early- and mid-20th-century rich Yiddish literary tradition each provide a satisfying read, while the entire collection runs the gamut of storytelling modes used to bridge new and old worlds. Authors include some of the most respected Yiddish writers of their time, who were known in their homelands and then in America, such as Moyshe Nadir, Jacob Reisfeder, Sonya Kantor, and many others. The ethos binding the stories focuses on messages that continue to ring true today while reinvigorating the idea of values largely usurped from contemporary society. Audiobook Table of Contents: What Is Yiddish, Anyway by David Stromberg, read by George Guidall (excerpt from 'In the Land of Happy Tears' read in Yiddish by Shane Baker) 'In the Land of Happy Tears' by Moyshe Nadir, read by Peter Berkrot 'An Autumn Tale' by Leon Elbe, read by Barbara Rosenblat 'Broken In' by Jacob Kreplack, read by Mark Feuerstein 'The Moon and the Little Boy' by Leon Elbe, read by Tara Sands 'The Little Boy with the Samovar' by Jacob Reisfeder, read by Peter Berkrot 'The King Who Licked Honey' by Moyshe Nadir, read by George Guidall 'The Kingdom of Ants and Mushrooms' by Sonya Kantor, read by Barbara Rosenblat 'The Wise Hat' by Moyshe Nadir, read by Tony Roberts 'The Diamond Prince' by Jacob Reisfeder, read by Mark Feuerstein 'The Bird Catcher' by Jacob Kreplack, read by Tony Roberts 'The Paper Kite' by Leon Elbe, read by Mark Feuerstein 'Two Sisters' by Jacob Reisfeder, read by Tara Sands 'A Fight' by Jacob Kreplack, read by Peter Berkrot 'The Broken Mirror' by Moyshe Nadir, read by George Guidall 'A Squirrel's Diary' by Sonya Kantor, read by Barbara Rosenblat 'Gur Aryeh' by Rahcel Shabad, read by George Guidall 'A Treasure in the Snow' by Jacob Reisfeder, read by Tony Roberts 'The Enchanted Castle' by Rachel Shabad, read by Tara Sands Glossary of Untranslatables, read by George Guidall Acknowledgments & About the Authors, read by David Stromberg

David Stromberg (Author), , George Guidall, Mark Feuerstein, Tony Roberts (Narrator)

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The Deep

A young couple go to Bermuda on their honeymoon. They dive on the reefs offshore, looking for the wreck of a sunken ship. What they find lures them into a strange and increasingly terrifying encounter with past and present, a struggle for salvage and survival along the floor of the sea—in the deep. “A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror [that] makes us tingle.”--Washington Post, on Jaws

Peter Benchley (Author), Mark Feuerstein (Narrator)

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A Reliable Wife

Robert Goolrick's riveting debut novel is both foreboding and sensual. When a wealthy man first meets his mail-order bride in 1907, he realizes this statuesque beauty is anything but a 'simple missionary's daughter.' But he doesn't know of her devious plan to leave Wisconsin as a rich widow. Nor does she know of the furious demons he longs to unleash during the lonely months of snowbound isolation. 'A sublime murder ballad '''Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Robert Goolrick (Author), Mark Feuerstein (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Mark Feuerstein