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Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. In many ways, the Kennedy First Family was the perfect embodiment of a new young decade. The 1960s began with a sense of idealism, personified by the youthful and handsome new president. In 1961, John F. Kennedy made it seem like anything was possible, and Americans were eager to believe him. The next three years would be fondly and famously labeled "Camelot," suggesting an almost mythical quality about the young president and his family. The famous label came from John's fashionable and beautiful wife, Jackie, whose elegance and grace made her the most popular woman in the world. Her popularity threatened to eclipse even her husband's, who famously quipped on one presidential trip to France that he was "the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris." Americans were fascinated by the young first lady's style, and the manner in which she glamorously positioned both the First Family and the White House in those years, and Jackie remains one of the country's most popular First Ladies. But it was in the face of adversity that she truly made her lasting mark, with the country taking its cue from her in the aftermath of the president's assassination. Having devised and lit the eternal flame at JFK's tombstone, Jackie also set about securing her husband's legacy, a time still fondly and mythically remembered as Camelot today, despite his legendary transgressions and infidelities. Jackie continued to fascinate Americans over the next several decades, acting as a living symbol of the Kennedy years and a popular unofficial representative for her country abroad. She famously went on to marry Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, earning her the nickname Jackie O, and she took up a career in publishing beginning in the mid-70s. Until her death in 1994, even in her 60s she continued to be the subject of popular interest and intense tabloid and paparazzi coverage. American Legends: The Life and Legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis details the fame and fashion of the famous first lady, while also examining her legacy during and after her years in the White House. You will learn about Jackie O like you never have before, in no time at all.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cricketing Tales from The Dressing Room Subtitle: The Ashes Special Author: BBC Audiobooks Ltd Narrator: Jonathan Agnew Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-09 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Bitter rivalries, slogging and sledging. Some of the greatest players from both England and Australia remember the classic encounters from over 50 years of Ashes history. Reflections from the dressing room include the pranks and the insults, as well as tales of angry fast bowlers, over-amorous fans, and fancy dress parties.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Triumph: Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics Author: Jeremy Schaap Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers goose-stepping, an African American athlete won a staggering four Olympic gold medals. Jesse Owens, the son of sharecroppers, had single-handedly crushed Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man. With his incisive reporting and rich storytelling, Schaap reveals what really happened over those tense, exhilarating weeks in a nuanced and riveting work of sports history. Critic Reviews: "Schaap leaves readers with a vivid portrait not just of Owens but of '30s Germany and America." (Sports Illustrated)

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Magnolia Story Subtitle: Summary & Analysis Author: Osmosis Jones Narrator: Joanne Trimble Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Osmosis Jones Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Chip Gaines is a man that you feel like you know when he tells a story. It doesn't take five minutes and you become enamored with the man and his story. The Magnolia Story leads you down the path Joanna Gaines took to learn and enjoy the personality that is her husband. Through their dating years to the creating of the hit TV show Fixer Upper, The Magnolia Story tells the story of this power couple. Chip and Joanna try to be the same people they were before stardom and that has led them to even greater stardom. Watching the TV show Fixer Upper only endears you to this couple that Waco was already endeared to. From risk to risk and idea to grand idea Chip and Joanna take you on a journey of what was going through their individual minds as they lived the life God had called them to. This is a summary and not the original book.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lewis Hamilton: Championship Year 2017 Author: The Times, The Sunday Times, Rebecca Clancy - editor Narrator: Rupert Bush Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: 2017 marked a record-breaking year for Lewis Hamilton as he became only the fifth driver in history to win more than three World Championships, joining the motor racing greats. Through in-depth race reports and analysis from The Times writers Rebecca Clancy and Mark Hughes, this unauthorised account, edited by Clancy and available exclusively in audiobook, will relive that achievement. The list of Hamilton's accolades is long and distinguished. The Englishman has finished on the podium in more than half of the grands prix he has contested, started on the front row more times than any other driver and is the only British quadruple world champion. Such is the extent of his speed, ferocity and tactical skill on the track that the 1996 world champion Damon Hill has called him 'one of the greatest, most talented drivers' to compete in the sport. Yet despite the countless awards and records, the 2017 season was full of challenges. From extreme weather conditions in Shanghai to opening lap mayhem in Singapore, there was little opportunity to take his foot off the pedal, especially with the constant threat of Sebastian Vettel, his keen Ferrari rival. Over the course of the season, The Times and The Sunday Times have followed every race, team and driver competing on the Formula One circuit. With unparalleled expertise and access, this audiobook will give a unique insight into the season, analysing Hamilton's performance and celebrating his astonishing success.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Face for Radio Subtitle: Confessions of a Radio Head Author: Eddie Mair Narrator: Eddie Mair Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Eddie Mair is, by his own account, one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters. Born in Dundee, Scotland, he has worked in radio all his adult life. From the foothills of commercial radio in his hometown, through the sunlit uplands of the BBC in Scotland, he has reached the peaks of his profession with BBC network radio in London. And he's never afraid to work a metaphor beyond endurance. In addition, he's appeared on most of the BBC's TV channels, including ones that are no longer on TV. He witnessed the handover of Hong Kong and once asked Arnold Schwarzenegger a question - though he takes no responsibility for either. For nearly 20 years, he has been at the helm of Radio 4's PM: a nightly news round-up that means Eddie works for just one hour a day, giving him plenty time to knock together these diaries. Whether he's interviewing politicians, getting people to share their personal experiences or just imparting his favourite zesty chicken recipes, Eddie is never happier than when he is at the microphone. Except when he is at the microphone with a large martini. In truth, his neediness is an irritation to everyone who knows him and if you buy this book he might get out of their hair. Eddie's other work, as a humanitarian and tireless, secret worker for charity is not mentioned in this audiobook.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being David Archer Subtitle: And Other Unusual Ways of Earning a Living Author: Timothy Bentinck Narrator: Timothy Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Timothy Bentinck has played the part of David Archer in BBC Radio 4's The Archers since 1982. He is also the Earl of Portland and the voice of 'Mind the Gap' on the Piccadilly Line. Aimed primarily at the five million regular Archers listeners, Timothy takes the listener behind the scenes of the longest running drama series in the world, a British institution with a theme tune that Billy Connolly wants to be the National Anthem. But that's not all. With wry, self-deprecating humour, Timothy recounts his enormously varied life - a successful actor in TV, film and theatre, he is a voice specialist working in every vocal medium. He's also been an HGV truck driver, a US tour guide, a computer programmer and website designer, an inventor with UK and US patents, a farm worker and a house renovator, and he even sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords for three years. Unlike many acting memoirs, this isn't a succession of thespian tales of freezing digs, forgotten lines and name dropping. This is an articulate, funny and thoughtful account of how to survive an insecure life.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elephants in My Backyard Subtitle: A Memoir of Obsessively Pursuing a Dream, Overcoming Failure, and Finding Meaning in Life Author: Rajiv Surendra Narrator: Rajiv Surendra Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Rajiv Surendra (the rapping mathlete from Mean Girls) read Life of Pi, discovered it was being adapted into a major motion picture, and embarked on a 10-year journey to land the role of a lifetime - but this is not a journey of goals and victories; this is a story of obsessively pursuing a dream, overcoming failure, and finding meaning in life. In 2003 Rajiv Surendra was acting in Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman on set gave him a copy of Life of Pi, inadvertently changing the course of his life. Rajiv dove into the novel, mesmerized by all the similarities between Pi and himself - they are both five foot five with coffee-colored complexions; both share a South Indian culture; Pi lives in a zoo, and Rajiv grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, right beside the Toronto Zoo. When Rajiv learns that Life of Pi will be made into a major motion picture, he is convinced Pi is the role he is destined to play. To land the role, he knows he must embody the spirit of the 16-year-old Tamil schoolboy. In a great leap of faith, he quits university and buys a one-way ticket to India. Thus begins his enchanting and bumpy years-long journey from Toronto to the sacred stone temples of South India and the actual private school in Pondicherry that the fictional Pi attended, to rural Maine, where Rajiv befriends a real-life castaway, and culminating in the most unexpected of places - the cobbled streets of Munich. Poignant, funny, colorful, and absolutely unforgettable, The Elephants in My Backyard is an inspiring tale of taking risks and following one's dreams, of process and determination, and looking back on one's endeavors - be they successes or colossal defeats - with new appreciation and meaning. Critic Reviews: "[A] unique memoir.... [Surendra] brings alive [his experience] through richly detailed and evocative writing. Although he was ultimately unsuccessful at landing his dream role, Surendra, with a fresh voice and an engaging sense of humour, makes a strong case for embracing one's curiosity and passions to live life on one's own terms." (2017 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Nonfiction jury) "[Rajiv's] is the story of everyone trying to find out who they are, and how to get there. It's a story that exemplifies, in some ways, Pi's story. He didn't get the role, but, in a sense, he lived the story." (Yann Martel, author of The High Mountains of Portugal and Life of Pi, The Globe and Mail)

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doc Rivers: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Glynn Amburgey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Learn the inspiring story of the Los Angeles Clippers head coach, Doc Rivers! Doc Rivers: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Doc Rivers. Doc Rivers is often lauded as one of the top coaches in the NBA, and with good reason. In his first season as the head coach of the Orlando Magic in 1999, Rivers took a team that was projected to finish last in the league to a near playoff birth. That "Heart and Hustle" Orlando Magic team would put Doc Rivers on the map. Since that time, Doc has remained one of the most sought-after coaches around the league. His most notable success as a coach came in 2008, as he led the Boston Celtics to their first championship since 1986. There are a number of key leadership lessons that can be learned from Doc Rivers, such as developing player relationships, motivating by challenging, and implementing a consistent system. Whether you're a basketball player or a coach looking for inspiration, this audiobook will help you discover the incredible story of Doc Rivers and the many leadership lessons that can be learned from studying his success. Here is a preview of what is inside this audiobook:

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Emma Watson Facts Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: Dominque N. Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: From her days as Hermione in the Harry Potter series to her emergence as one of the finest actresses of her generation, Emma Watson has become a favorite across the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about Emma from her first tentative steps in school plays to behind-the-scenes information from her recent films and her career as a model. If you're an Emma Watson fan, this is the perfect book for you!

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Jack Dempsey Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. During a time when America's heroes were recognized for toughness and strength, Jack Dempsey was the prototypical "golden boy" of the Roaring Twenties. Just as Babe Ruth, Red Grange, Bill Tilden, and Bobby Jones were the signature figures for their respective sports, Dempsey personified the sport of boxing. Dempsey's aggressive style in the ring and the punch he packed made him the heavyweight champion by 1913, and as he continued to hold the title into the 1920s, he became one of his era's biggest celebrities. Everyone wanted to see Dempsey box, and his bouts started shattering attendance records and purse records, but he was also a cultural icon and pop culture mainstay. His 1921 bout against Frenchman Georges Carpentier was the first event to be nationally broadcast over radio. By the time Dempsey lost the title to US Marine Gene Tunney in 1926 and retired following their controversial 1927 rematch (a fight known as "The Long Count"), he was one of the most popular and richest athletes in history, and he parlayed that into success in everything from owning a restaurant to authoring books.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare to Dream Subtitle: My Struggle to Become a Mum - a Story of Heartache and Hope Author: Izzy Judd Narrator: Izzy Judd, Harry Judd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Izzy Judd shares the story of her and her husband Harry's fertility journey in this honest and heartfelt memoir. 'All I ever wanted was to be a mum - I couldn't wait, and it felt as though my time was so close. But the months started to tick by, with each one ending in disappointment and frustration. And then the inevitable panic started to set in....' Having been told by doctors that due to Izzy's polycystic ovarian syndrome they would have difficulty conceiving - and after two years of trying - Izzy and Harry turned to IVF. Izzy's aim drawing on her own experience is to break through some of the taboos surrounding miscarriage, IVF and fertility issues. This brutally honest and deeply personal account will acknowledge the struggles that so many couples go through but will ultimately focus on the positive life-changing and remarkable results that IVF can yield. One in seven couples in the UK has difficulty conceiving, and although many babies are now born through IVF, there is still a sense of awkwardness around the subject. Izzy hopes that this book will be a companion to those going through similar challenges to those she has experienced. As she herself says, 'No couple should have to go through it alone and in silence.'

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chris Bosh: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Power Forwards Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Ken Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Learn the inspiring story of the Miami Heat's legendary power forward Chris Bosh! In Chris Bosh: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Power Forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest modern power forwards, Chris Bosh. Chris Bosh played a key role as a member of the Big Three that captured two NBA titles between 2010 and 2014. It was one of the most historic and dominant runs of a team as few could parallel the combined firepower of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Before joining the Heat, Bosh had an illustrious career as a member of the Toronto Raptors. In this book, we'll explore how Chris Bosh became the player we remember him as, and his inspirational story on the way to entering the NBA. Here is a preview of what is inside this book:

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder of Lana Clarkson Author: Nina Lane Narrator: Richard L Palmer Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Nina Lane Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Hollywood is a place where everything is possible. It is a land of dreams, and people flock to this city on the west coast in order to find a better life and create a brighter future for themselves. Unfortunately, Hollywood has its dark and seedy side as well. Starting with the murder of the Black Dahlia, the tabloids couldn't get enough of intriguing stories coming straight from this part of Los Angeles. Just like the majority of California girls, Lana Clarkson wanted to become famous. She had that superstar look and when her family moved to Los Angeles, Lana did her best to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She had no idea that an accidental encounter with a world famous producer and mad musical genius Phil Spector would be fatal and end her hopes and dreams of international fame.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Centaur Author: Declan Murphy, Ami Rao Narrator: Stephen Hogan, Julie Maisey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: Coping with your own death when you are not yet dead is a strange thing.... A natural on a horse since he was able to walk, and imbued with a pure love of riding, Declan Murphy became one of the most brilliant jockeys of his generation before his world came crashing down at the final hurdle of a race at Haydock Park. His skull shattered in 12 places, he was believed to be dead, the last rites were read and the Racing Post published his obituary. Miraculously, and the word is not used lightly, he survived and defied medical thinking in recovering to the extent that 18 months after his fall, he was able to saddle up for one more race. As usual, he won. For 23 years Declan has been unable to tell his story, to bring to words existence on the frontier between life and death, to describe the incredible bond between man and horse. But now, in an extraordinary collaboration with Ami Rao, she has helped him find those words, a way to piece together what happened before, during and after, what it all meant and what it means to us all. It is a story of triumph, fear, love and loss, by turns primal, heartbreaking and inspirational, and ultimately it is the story of hope, and of life.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Fatherless to Famous Author: Keeya M McSwain Narrator: Aundrea Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Keeya M McSwain Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: An encouraging collection of biographies detailing the amazing lives of celebrities. Who grew up without their dads and overcame adversities? Can you really make it without a father figure? Keeya McSwain challenges that notion in her debut novel. Join McSwain as she tells their unique stories in the hope of motivating youth who are being effected by the staggering numbers of fatherless homes. Be inspired as she documents that success can be possible even without a father.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calvin Johnson Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: R. Paul Matty Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: In Calvin Johnson: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of football's premier wide receivers, Calvin Johnson. Since joining the NFL as the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Calvin Johnson has solidified his legacy as one of the most impressive wide receivers to ever play the game, holding the Lions' franchise records for most receiving touchdowns in a single season, most receiving touchdowns in an overall career, and most receiving yards in a career. His retirement from professional football after nine seasons marks the end of nearly a decade of dominance by Johnson. While Calvin Johnson may now be retired from professional football, his legacy remains one of sheer brilliance. In this book, we'll explore Calvin's journey into the NFL, his greatest moments, and what makes him one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. Here is a preview of what is inside:

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andrew Luck Subtitle: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Star Quarterbacks Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Todd Eflin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-17 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: In this book, you will learn the inspirational story of one of football's premier quarterbacks, Andrew Luck. Andrew Luck entered the league as one of the most promising prospects in recent league history. Some analysts said he was the best prospect they had ever scouted. To date, he has lived up to much of his hype. While he is just a few years into his career, Luck has demonstrated a seemingly innate ability to pass out of the pocket and lead an offense. It should come as no surprise that Luck made headlines in 2016 when he signed a contract extension with the Colts, which made him the highest paid player at the time in the league.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary, Analysis & Review of Chip and Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Story with Mark Dagostino by Instaread Author: Instaread Narrator: Susan Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-17 Publisher: Instaread Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna "Jo" Gaines, with Mark Dagostino, is the true tale of how the husband-and-wife team, stars of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, built a life together in Waco, Texas. Starting with their first date, which was about 15 years before the book's publication in 2016, the couple traces the development of their romantic relationship and their home renovation business, Magnolia Homes. Along the way, they have four children, refurbish many "fixer-uppers", and launch a hit reality TV show. The couple met at Jo's father's auto shop where she worked as the office manager. Having recently finished college, 23-year-old Jo was still figuring out what to do with her life. One day Chip struck up a conversation with her outside the shop. He followed up the next day with a call to ask her on a date. Please note: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Garden of Dreams Subtitle: The Life of Simone Signoret Author: Patricia A. DeMaio Narrator: Julie Carruth Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities Publisher's Summary: The incomparable Simone Signoret (1921 - 1985), one of the grand actresses of the twentieth century and one of France's most notable stars, considered herself the "oldest discovery" in Hollywood. After years of blacklisting during the McCarthy era, she was 38 years old when she entered Hollywood through the back door in the 1959 British blockbuster Room at the Top. Her portrayal of the endearing Alice Aisgill earned her the Academy Award in 1960, the first French actor to win a coveted Oscar. Though a latecomer to Hollywood, Signoret was already an international star who had survived the Nazi occupation of Paris, emerging in 1945 as a beautiful, promising actress capable of communicating more emotion through body language than dialogue alone could achieve. She gained a reputation as the thinking man's sex symbol, and in several films she portrayed prostitutes with subtlety and depth. She was fiercely protective of her privacy. But after winning the Oscar, she was dragged through the gutter when her second husband, Yves Montand, had a widely publicized affair with Marilyn Monroe. Many attributed her rapid aging and alcoholism to this betrayal. She endured this perception in silence, all the while demonstrating a remarkable capacity to reinvent herself as a best-selling author, respected social activist, and revered actress who remained in the cinema, her "garden of dreams", for over four decades. Critic Reviews: "This is an exceptionally perceptive work, supported by solid research and thoughtful commentary...For general and academic collections, film studies programs, and film enthusiasts." (Library Journal)