Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792905 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir Author: Daisy Hernández Narrator: Daisy Hernández Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 39 minutes Release date: September 24, 2024 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: The PEN Literary Award–winning author “writes with honesty, intelligence, tenderness, and love” about her Colombian-Cuban heritage and queer identity in this poignant coming-of-age memoir (Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street). In this lyrical, coming-of-age memoir, Daisy Hernández chronicles what the women in her Cuban-Colombian family taught her about love, money, and race. Her mother warns her about envidia and men who seduce you with pastries, while one tía bemoans that her niece is turning out to be “una india” instead of an American. Another auntie instructs that when two people are close, they are bound to become like uña y mugre, fingernails and dirt, and that no, Daisy’s father is not godless. He’s simply praying to a candy dish that can be traced back to Africa.  These lessons—rooted in women’s experiences of migration, colonization, y cariño—define in evocative detail what it means to grow up female in an immigrant home. In one story, Daisy sets out to defy the dictates of race and class that preoccupy her mother and tías, but dating women and transmen, and coming to identify as bisexual, leads her to unexpected questions. In another piece, NAFTA shuts local factories in her hometown on the outskirts of New York City, and she begins translating unemployment forms for her parents, moving between English and Spanish, as well as private and collective fears. In prose that is both memoir and commentary, Daisy reflects on reporting for the New York Times as the paper is rocked by the biggest plagiarism scandal in its history and plunged into debates about the role of race in the newsroom. A heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and language, A Cup of Water Under My Bed is ultimately a daughter’s story of finding herself and her community, and of creating a new, queer life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734277 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson Author: Camille Peri Narrator: Jeanette Illidge Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 14 minutes Release date: August 13, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE PICK “Engrossing . . . [A] richly researched and vivid double portrait.” —Phyllis Rose, The Atlantic “A love story, an adventure story, two literary biographies in one; A Wilder Shore is these things and more—and it's very, very good.” —Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha and The Women Behind the Door The extraordinary story of the creative and romantic partnership between Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife and muse, Fanny Van de Grift He was an ambitious but drifting writer from a prominent Scottish family. She was a tough Nevada silver miner’s wife, with children, when they met. Who could have predicted that Fanny Van de Grift and Robert Louis Stevenson would go on to create one of history’s great literary marriages? From their first encounter in France in 1876, Fanny and Louis’s partnership transcended societal expectations to become a literary union that was progressive, eccentric, and tempestuous, but always animated by a profound mutual respect. Seeking creative freedom, inspiration, and better health for Louis, who battled chronic illness, they embarked on a whirlwind journey around the world, from the bohemian enclaves of Europe to the shores of Samoa, where they lived and joined the native islanders’ fight for independence from imperialist powers. Amid the currents of their stormy yet deeply loving relationship, Fanny wrote colorful accounts of her life, contributed to Louis’s work and kept him alive to pen classic novels such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde that would go on to resonate with generations of readers. A portrait of two extraordinary people and a testament to the power of love to foster the human spirit, A Wilder Shore unfolds with all the richness and complexity of a timeless epic, capturing the resilience, courage, and devotion that sparked some of our most celebrated and enduring literary masterpieces.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720258 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wanderers: A History of Women Walking Author: Kerri Andrews Narrator: Lauren Baldwin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 58 minutes Release date: February 13, 2024 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: This is a book about ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter—who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England—to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed. For each, walking was integral, whether it was rambling for miles across the Highlands, like Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, or pacing novels into being, as Virginia Woolf did around Bloomsbury. Offering a beguiling view of the history of walking, Wanderers guides us through the different ways of seeing—of being—articulated by these ten pathfinding women.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719317 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brontës - The True Story of the Life & Time of the Great Authors Author: Liam Dale Narrator: Liam Dale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 43 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Interested in delving into the lives of the Brontë Sisters but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of their extraordinary lives. The Brontë Sisters stand tall as one of literature's most illustrious families. Their timeless classics, including "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights," continue to define English Literature. These novels grace bookstores, libraries, and digital platforms, captivating readers' hearts and minds. Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë, along with their brother Branwell and father Patrick, left an indelible mark with their passionate narratives and soul-stirring poetry. Explore: - Patrick and Maria Brontë, and the birth of the Brontë siblings - The Brontës' relocation to Haworth, early losses, and education - Homesickness, the moors, and their governess roles - The creation of "Wuthering Heights" and "Agnes Grey," accompanied by Branwell's passing - Ongoing family hardships and the Brontës' rising renown - Charlotte's journey, her demise, and the enduring Brontë legacy

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716469 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [French] - J'étais sa petite prisonnière Author: Jane Elliott Narrator: Laurence Wajntreter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25 minutes Release date: December 4, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Une enfance volée, une vie brisée : Un témoignage qui a bouleversé le monde entier. Jane n'a que 4 ans quand son cauchemar débute. Son beau-père, un homme violent et terrifiant, commence à abuser d'elle. Viols, coups et sadisme psychologique deviennent le quotidien de la fillette. Elle grandit en restant prisonnière d'une véritable maison des horreurs. Dans le voisinage, tout le monde sait ce qui se passe, mais personne ne dit rien, par lâcheté et par peur. Pour Jane, le cauchemar va durer 17 ans. Jusqu'au jour où elle trouve le courage de s'enfuir. Et de se rendre à la police pour dénoncer son bourreau. C'est alors seulement que, pour Jane, la vie va vraiment commencer.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721909 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Series: Part of Famous Women Series Author: Elizabeth Robins Pennell Narrator: Joseph Tabler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 2 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: A Dusty Tomes Audio Book In Cooperation with Spoken RealmsMary Wollstonecraft Godwin by Elizabeth Robins Pennell. Eminent Women Series (Famous Women Series in the US) Edited by John H. Ingram. W. H. Allen & Co. 1885. Note: This book is ‘read as written'. It was published in 1884. It is in the public domain. Mary Wollstonecraft is the author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. She has been called Britain’s first feminist. Her daughter Mary Shelley is the author of the novel Frankenstein (1818). This biography was written by Elizabeth Robin Pennell. It was her first book, written before she was thirty. She was married that year to illustrator/artist Joseph Pennell. She wrote many other books: including cycling travels in Europe, art and food criticism, biographies of painter/friend: James Whistler (painter of Whistler’s Mother), folklorist/uncle: Charles Godfrey Leland, and memoirs of her London salon. CONTENTS IntroductionCHAPTER I.— Childhood and Early Youth. 1759–1778CHAPTER II.— First Years of Work. 1778–1785CHAPTER III.— Life as Governess. 1786–1788CHAPTER IV.— Literary Life. 1788–1791CHAPTER V.— Literary Work. 1788–1791 CHAPTER VI. — “Vindication of the Rights of Women'CHAPTER VII.— Visit to Paris. 1792–1793CHAPTER VIII.— Life with Imlay. 1793–1794 CHAPTER IX.— Imlay’s Desertion. 1794–1795CHAPTER X.— Literary Work. 1793–1796CHAPTER XL— Retrospective. 1794–1796CHAPTER XII.— William GodwinCHAPTER XIII.— Life with Godwin: Marriage. 1796–1797CHAPTER XIV.— Last Months: Death Dusty Tomes Audio Books are public domain books retrieved from the ravages of time; Available as never before, as audio books, for your edification, pleasure, and consideration.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735796 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Captivity Among The Sioux Indians Author: Fanny Kelly Narrator: The Arc, Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 41 minutes Release date: July 11, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: 'My Captivity Among The Sioux Indians' is a memoir written by Fanny Kelly, recounting her harrowing experience as a captive among the Sioux tribe in the mid-19th century. Kelly's narrative provides a first-hand account of her capture, the challenges she faced during her captivity, and her eventual release. Through her vivid descriptions and personal insights, she sheds light on the complex relationships and cultural dynamics between the Native American tribes and the settlers during that period. The memoir begins with the dramatic story of Fanny Kelly's capture by a Sioux raiding party while traveling with her husband in 1864. She describes the fear and uncertainty she felt as she was separated from her husband and forced to adapt to the customs and lifestyle of her captors. Kelly's detailed observations offer readers a glimpse into the daily lives, rituals, and beliefs of the Sioux people, highlighting their resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Throughout her narrative, Fanny Kelly confronts the challenges of survival, including scarce resources, harsh weather conditions, and the constant threat of violence. She vividly portrays the emotions and struggles she experienced, as well as the moments of compassion and kindness she encountered among her captors. Kelly's memoir not only provides a personal account of her own captivity but also serves as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the complex interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during a pivotal time in American history.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/751853 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Look at Me: Ein schwarzes Mädchen in einer weißen Welt Author: Ana Milva Gomes Narrator: Nora Schulte Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: January 27, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Why we matter Von Kindesbeinen an zieht es Ana Milva Gomes auf die Bühne. Mit außergewöhnlichem Talent, viel harter Arbeit und unbändigem Willen erkämpft sich die Tochter kapverdischer Immigranten erfolgreich Musical-Hauptrollen in »Mamma Mia!«, »Sister Act« oder »Cats«. Doch abseits des Scheinwerferlichts stößt die sympathische Künstlerin immer wieder an die Grenzen einer monochromen Gesellschaft. Nach der Geburt ihrer Tochter und dem medienwirksamen Tod des Afroamerikaners George Floyd erkennt sie, dass ihr Auftritt politischer ist als gewollt – und beginnt, ihre eigenen schmerzvollen Erfahrungen mit Diskriminierung zu reflektieren. Bewegend und ohne jede Anklage erzählt sie von beabsichtigtem und unbeabsichtigtem Rassismus, degradierenden Stereotypen und ihrer Verantwortung als schwarze Frau auf der Bühne – ein leidenschaftlicher Appell an die Gesellschaft für mehr Offenheit und ein bewusstes interkulturelles Miteinander.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707758 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [French] - Le grand jeu Author: Molly Bloom Narrator: Julie Basecqz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: January 1, 2020 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Les mémoires d'une reine du poker déchue ' Des élites de Hollywood aux clubs privés de Wall Street, mes aventures dans le milieu du poker underground ' Petite fille, Molly Bloom rêvait d'une vie sans contraintes, sans limites, une vie où elle n'aurait de comptes à rendre à personne – une vie où elle pourrait devenir elle-même. Pour finir par obtenir bien plus que ce qu'elle aurait pu imaginer. L'ex-princesse du poker, qui a eu pour clients des stars comme Leonardo DiCaprio ou Ben Affleck, des athlètes, des multimillionnaires, des politiciens ou encore des géants de la finance, se livre ici sans détours. Elle y décrit un monde glamour, privilégié et ultra secret, grâce auquel elle a gagné des millions, mené la grande vie toujours à la frontière de la légalité, et même tenu tête à la mafia russe et italienne – jusqu'à ce qu'elle rencontre un adversaire qu'elle n'a pas pu doubler : le gouvernement américain. L'histoire d'une femme prête à tout, qui a gravi les échelons un à un pour se faire sa place au soleil avant de voir son royaume s'effondrer, adaptée au cinéma avec Jessica Chastain.