Michael L. Uyyek
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If You Would Have Told Me
- A Memoir
- By: John Stamos
- Narrated by: John Stamos
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad’s fast-food joint that one day he’d be a household name and that, at the height of his success, he’d be living alone, divorced, with no kids, high on a cocktail of forgetting, he might’ve asked, “You want fries with that?”
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Don't expect Uncle Jesse's autobiography...
- By Song4Ten on 10-24-23
- If You Would Have Told Me
- A Memoir
- By: John Stamos
- Narrated by: John Stamos
Fun reminiscing with an icon
Reviewed: 01-02-24
John's performance was engrossing, and gave a unique window into celebrity. It's more than the usual "fame isn't all its cracked up to be" message. It's warm, and human, funny and vulnerable and brave. Thanks, John Stamos for sharing.
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Being Henry
- The Fonz . . . and Beyond
- By: Henry Winkler
- Narrated by: Henry Winkler
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
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Wowww what a life, what a man
- By Paul Schabes on 10-31-23
- Being Henry
- The Fonz . . . and Beyond
- By: Henry Winkler
- Narrated by: Henry Winkler
One of the truly good people in Hollywood
Reviewed: 12-19-23
It's always interesting to see what shapes a person. Henry Winkler's narration made it enjoyable to listen to.
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A Man Called Ove
- A Novel
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: J. K. Simmons
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. But behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul.
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By Far the Best Narrator of a Book I've Had
- By WanderLaw on 04-05-20
- A Man Called Ove
- A Novel
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: J. K. Simmons
One of the best books to read
Reviewed: 05-29-22
So charming and heartwarming!
JK Simmons is the perfect choice to read a book about a crotchety old man.
Beautiful imagery and writing
You'll laugh and cry and want to hear another book just like this one.
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Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
- An Audible Original
- By: John Woolf, Nick Baker
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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On the surface, the Victorian age is one of propriety, industry, prudishness and piety. But scratch the surface and you’ll find scandal, sadism, sex, madness, malice and murder. Presented by Stephen Fry, this series delves deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality. The stories we’re told offer a different perspective on an era which underwent massive social change. As education, trade, technology and culture blossomed, why was there an undercurrent of the ‘forbidden’ festering beneath Victorian society?
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Why the background noises?
- By Candace Russell on 11-04-18
- Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
- An Audible Original
- By: John Woolf, Nick Baker
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
A Delightful Surprise
Reviewed: 11-20-21
I didn't expect this title to be as interesting as it is. Listening to this showed me how we're still dealing with similar issues 150 years later.
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I Am C-3PO
- The Inside Story
- By: Anthony Daniels, J.J. Abrams
- Narrated by: Anthony Daniels
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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When Star Wars burst on to the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn’t an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voice-over. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels. In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film.
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Great listen before the final chapter
- By Chris G. Haring on 11-25-19
- I Am C-3PO
- The Inside Story
- By: Anthony Daniels, J.J. Abrams
- Narrated by: Anthony Daniels
A wonderful insight into the Star Wars universe
Reviewed: 07-24-21
It was a joy listening to Anthony Daniels talk about his experience making Star Wars. His voice and crisp British diction is so wonderful, and his writing is fresh. The story is detailed without going into so much minutae that you lose track of the big picture.
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How We Change
- (And Ten Reasons Why We Don't)
- By: Ross Ellenhorn
- Narrated by: Nathan Agin
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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We all have something we want to change about ourselves. But whether it's quitting smoking, losing weight, or breaking some common bad habit or negative behavior pattern, we feel a sense of failure when we don’t succeed. This often sets off a cascade of negative feelings and discouragement, making it even harder to change. The voice in our head tells us: Why bother.
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Amazing! A must listen
- By greygreen on 03-26-21
- How We Change
- (And Ten Reasons Why We Don't)
- By: Ross Ellenhorn
- Narrated by: Nathan Agin
A Game-Changing Look at Change
Reviewed: 01-19-21
Facilitates self-compassion with personal growth by illuminating the forces pulling at is as we change.
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Uncommon Type
- Some Stories
- By: Tom Hanks
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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A collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor. The short stories are surprising, intelligent, heartwarming, and, for the millions and millions of Tom Hanks fans, an absolute must-have!
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Old fashioned romp of stories, some real gems!
- By Lili on 11-13-17
- Uncommon Type
- Some Stories
- By: Tom Hanks
- Narrated by: Tom Hanks
A great way to spend time with Tom Hanks
Reviewed: 02-08-20
The stories are well written, characters are engaging, and Tom is fabulously entertaining. The attention to detail paints vivid pictures, and it's fun to see the theme of a typewriter woven through such diverse stories
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Tell Me More
- Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
- By: Kelly Corrigan
- Narrated by: Kelly Corrigan
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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It's a crazy idea: trying to name the phrases that make love and connection possible. But that's just what Kelly Corrigan has set out to do here. In her New York Times best-selling memoirs, Corrigan distilled our core relationships to their essences, showcasing a warm, easy storytelling style. Now, in Tell Me More, she's back with a deeply personal, unfailingly honest, and often hilarious examination of the essential phrases that turn the wheel of life.
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hard but worth it
- By erssmith on 09-19-18
- Tell Me More
- Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
- By: Kelly Corrigan
- Narrated by: Kelly Corrigan
It's okay
Reviewed: 05-15-19
I struggled to finish it. It's about life. We all have one, and the life issues in this book didn't seem particularly noteworthy. It's well written, but I don't feel like I came away with any new insights for having spent the time with the book.
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Born a Crime
- Stories from a South African Childhood
- By: Trevor Noah
- Narrated by: Trevor Noah
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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In this award-winning Audible Studios production, Trevor Noah tells his wild coming-of-age tale during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a story that begins with his mother throwing him from a moving van to save him from a potentially fatal dispute with gangsters, then follows the budding comedian’s path to self-discovery through episodes both poignant and comical.
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Great book and perfect narration
- By MarilynArms on 12-15-16
- Born a Crime
- Stories from a South African Childhood
- By: Trevor Noah
- Narrated by: Trevor Noah
A True Learning Experience
Reviewed: 12-24-18
Trevor Noah is engaging and entertaining while opening our eyes to life in Africa.
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Win Forever
- Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion
- By: Pete Carroll
- Narrated by: Pete Carroll
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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Pete Carroll is one of the most successful coaches in football today. As the head coach at USC, he brought the Trojans back to national prominence, amassing a 97-19 record over nine seasons. Now he shares the championship-winning philosophy that led USC to seven straight Pac-10 titles.
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A glimpse, but only a glimpse, into brilliance
- By Scott Novis on 05-21-17
- Win Forever
- Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion
- By: Pete Carroll
- Narrated by: Pete Carroll
Great insights for leaders in every field.
Reviewed: 08-26-18
There are some gems that will aid the development of any leader in any field. Lots of great information to absorb.
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