Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/552827 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm Not Broken: A Memoir Author: Jesse Leon Narrator: Jesse Leon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 9 minutes Release date: August 23, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light on a childhood spent devastated by sex trafficking, street life, and substance abuse. 'A book for survivors and those who know someone they hope survives, bodhisattvas all.'  —Sandra Cisneros, bestselling author of The House on Mango Street Born to indigenous working-class Mexican immigrants in San Diego in the 1970s, Jesse Leon’s childhood was violently ruptured. A dangerous and harrowing encounter at a local gift shop when he was eleven years old left Jesse with a deadly secret. Hurt, alone, and scared for his life, Jesse numbed his pain by losing himself in the hyper-masculine culture of the streets and wherever else he could find it—in alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. Overlooked by state-sanctioned institutions and systems intended to help victims of abuse, neglected like many other low-income Latinos, Jesse spiraled into cycles of suicide and substance abuse.   I’m Not Broken is the heartbreaking and remarkable story of the journey Jesse takes to win back his life, leading him to the steps of Harvard University. From being the lone young person of color in Narcotics Anonymous meetings to coming to terms with his own sexual identity, to becoming an engaged mentor for incarcerated youth, Jesse finds the will to live with the love and support of his family, friends, and mentors. Recounting the extraordinary circumstances of his life, Jesse offers a powerful, raw testament to the possibilities of self-transformation and self-acceptance. Unforgettable, I’m Not Broken is an inspirational portrait of one young man’s indomitable strength and spirit to survive—against all possible odds.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/549494 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Would It Surprise You To Know…? Author: Janet Gleeson, Ronnie Archer-Morgan Narrator: Ronnie Archer-Morgan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 19 minutes Release date: June 23, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. For decades, Ronnie Archer-Morgan has brought to life the fascinating, often surprising backstories behind our most cherished heirlooms, antiques and household objects. Now, he tells his own unlikely story. Born in the fifties to a Sierra Leoneon mother battling mental health problems, Ronnie spent his childhood in and out of care. After difficult beginnings, marked by abuse, racism and brushes with both criminals and the police, he got into music, managing to get DJ gigs and, later, as a celebrity hairdresser for Vidal Sassoon and Smile in the height of seventies London. A flair for spotting antiques led him to start his own Knightsbridge gallery, ultimately becoming one of the most respected figures in the industry, culminating in a regular spot as an expert on Antiques Roadshow. Told with rich warmth, this is an extraordinary journey from deprivation and abuse to adventure and success against the odds - with stories of the incredible objects which shaped the way. © Janet Gleeson 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553732 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Magic Season: A Son's Story Author: Wade Rouse Narrator: Wade Rouse Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 3, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: "Honest, authentic, heartbreaking and healing. I devoured it in one day."—Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author      Bestselling author Wade Rouse finds solace with his dying father through their shared love of baseball in this poignant, illuminating memoir of family and forgiveness. Before his success in public relations, his loving marriage and his storied writing career, Wade Rouse was simply Ted Rouse's son. A queer kid in a conservative Ozarks community, Wade struggled at a young age to garner his father's approval and find his voice. For his part, Ted was a hard-lined engineer, offering little emotional support or encouragement. But Wade and Ted had one thing in common: an undying love of the St. Louis Cardinals. For decades, baseball offered Wade and his father a shared vocabulary—a way to stay in touch, to connect and to express their emotions. But when his father's health takes a turn for the worst, Wade returns to southwest Missouri to share one final season with his father. As the Cards race towards a dramatic pennant race, Wade and his father begin to open up in way they never thought possible.  Together, inning by inning during their own magic season, they'll move towards forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace. Heartfelt, hilarious and lovingly rendered, Magic Season is an unforgettable story of love, family and forgiveness against the backdrop of America's favorite pastime.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551256 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Silk Author: Shaun Burgoyne Narrator: Tamblyn Lord Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 30 minutes Release date: January 5, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Shaun Burgoyne - inspirational footballer, leader of his people, devoted family man - is one of the most respected players in AFL history, on and off the field. The man they call 'Silk' was the ultimate team player - versatile, highly skilled and hard at the contest, with an enviable reputation for being able to stand up in big moments. Burgoyne is a proud Indigenous man, with a football pedigree that is a story in itself. Starting with his father's time at the Koonibba Roosters, the oldest surviving Indigenous footy club in Australia, the Burgoyne name is directly linked to Gavin Wanganeen, Eddie Betts, Graham Johncock and many other AFL stars. In his 400-plus games, Burgoyne had only two coaches. He reveals the tough love dished out by Port Adelaide coach Mark 'Choco' Williams, and the left-field techniques of legendary Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. He shares how he changed from star midfielder to role player, a move that enabled him to overcome injuries and become one of the best impact players the game has seen. Burgoyne's story isn't just about winning four premierships and becoming the Indigenous games record holder. He experienced the ugliness of racist taunts, from growing up in Port Lincoln to bearing witness to the fallout of Adam Goodes' public stance on racism. The way Burgoyne sees it, we can't change history but we must learn from it, and work towards reconciliation, to a position of mutual respect and understanding. This modest champion shares what he has learnt to show others what is possible when you seize opportunities, are willing to put in the work and surround yourself with the right people - family, friends, teammates, mentors - who will inspire, support and guide you every step of the way.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550615 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Catalan] - Sinatra està refredat i altres escrits Author: Gaty Talese Narrator: Marc Lobato Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 52 minutes Release date: November 23, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Aquest famós recull d’històries de Gay Talese, peça de museu del periodisme nord-americà d’ara i d’abans, mostra un Frank Sinatra malhumorat amb un fort refredat que li ha fet perdre la veu. A més a més, conté històries del bevedor i perdedor Patterson, del genial Peter O’Tootle, de les models de Vogue, de Joe Louis i l’anècdota del seu pare amb la màfia siciliana, de la patètica trobada entre Fidel Castro i Muhammad Ali, o dels seus inicis com a periodista. Històries intranscendents que enganxen al lector amb un estil de no-ficció, ja que el periodista no idolatra aquests herois populars, però els humanitza, i ho fa amb ironia. Un reportatge realment interessant i excel·lent pel que fa a la descripció d’icones de la cultura pop que val la pena llegir. - Gay Talese (Ocean City, 7 de febrer de 1932) és un periodista i escriptor nord-americà. A principis de la dècada del seixanta va escriure per al diari 'The New York Times' i va ajudar a definir (juntament amb Tom Wolfe) el periodisme literari o 'reportatge de no ficció', també conegut com a 'Nou Periodisme'. Els seus articles més reconeguts parlen sobre Joe DiMaggio, Dean Martin i Frank Sinatra.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546159 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Los años de plomo Author: Isabel San Sebastián Narrator: Menchu González Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 52 minutes Release date: November 1, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: «Yo pensaba: al final se ha disfrazado de guardia civil y, para escarnecerme más, me va a sacar de aquí para matarme fuera. Entonces fue cuando le dije: 'No, no, fuera no. Hazlo aquí, que es más fácil y no quiero salir'». Así describe José Antonio Ortega Lara su liberación en una extensa entrevista en la que relata, por primera y única vez, los detalles de su cautiverio por parte de la banda terrorista ETA en aquel zulo de cuatro metros cuadrados en el que permaneció secuestrado 532 días. Como él, otras nueve víctimas desgranan ante Isabel San Sebastián los recuerdos que han marcado sus vidas, que la periodista recoge en esta obra «Los años de plomo: Memoria en carne viva de las víctimas». Esas víctimas son Marta Bergareche, madre de Pertur, quien evoca al hijo asesinado por sus compañeros; Álvaro Cabrerizo, quien rememora la tragedia de Hipercor, donde perdió a su esposa y sus dos niñas; o Domingo Durán (policía tetrapléjico fallecido apenas unos días después de aportar su testimonio) y su mujer, Manoli, quienes revelan el horror de las secuelas de un atentado. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Isabel San Sebastián es una famosa periodista española. Este libro recopila entrevistas y testimonios inéditos de las víctimas de ETA. Isabel San Sebastián es una periodista y escritora española. Se licenció en Ciencias de la Información por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Ha trabajado en numerosos medios de comunicación españoles, tanto públicos como privados, pero también es conocida por sus novelas de ficción histórica y sus obras de no ficción, algunas de las cuales dedicó a la denuncia de la lucha armada en País Vasco.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550522 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El caso Florence Cassez: Mi testimonio Author: Pablo Reinah Narrator: Rafael Pacheco Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 44 minutes Release date: October 3, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Éste es su valioso testimonio en torno a un caso que hoy, a pesar de haber sucedido hace ya más de 15 años y de que Florence Cassez haya sido liberada, aún sigue dando de qué hablar. El 9 de diciembre de 2005, el reportero Pablo Reinah cubrió un “operativo” en el rancho Las Chinitas para Televisa. Se trataba de la captura de dos presuntos secuestradores de la banda Los Zodiaco: la francesa Florence Cassez y el mexicanoIsrael Vallarta. Poco después, se supo que este “operativo” había sido un montaje. La noticia se volvió un escándalo mediático y político de proporciones inimaginables que puso al descubierto las ineficiencias y la corrupción que atraviesan al sistema de justicia mexicano. La trama de este caso incluye a un famoso conductor, a dos presidentes que se enemistaron y a un exfuncionario que hoy está preso, entre muchos otros. Sin prueba alguna, tanto Televisa como la afi acusaron a Reinah de haber orquestado dicho montaje. El reportero fue despedido, acusado y señalado injustamente. Pero Reinah inició una valiente batalla legal para limpiar su nombre.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/547633 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Return of the Old Katfish: One Pathfinder's Way of Living with Arthritis Author: John P. Lynch Narrator: John P. Lynch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 52 minutes Release date: June 15, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: John Lynch was a promising athlete, but at age eleven was struck by a crippling illness. He was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA), a disease that affects 300,000 children, making them unable to live full-functioning, pain-free lives. Children with JA are called “Katfish,” a name derived from Kids and Teens’ Families Investing Support and Hope. John continued to seek new treatments, but not until age fifty-three was he given the “miracle drug” that enabled him to sustain a thirty-year legal practice. During that time he dedicated his life to helping others who suffered from JA and became a much-honored advocate for easing their distress. In addition to chronicling John’s journey from victim to advocate, Return of the Old Katfish includes the stories of children fighting through pain to carve out successful lives. These tales will give hope and inspiration to those afflicted with chronic illness and to anyone who must overcome a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in order to lead a happy and meaningful life.