Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764340 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Ballerina of Auschwitz: Young Adult Edition of The Choice Author: Edith Eva Eger Narrator: Gilli Messer, Tovah Feldshuh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 15 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: In this young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the gift of hope and strength. Edie is a talented dancer and a skilled gymnast with hopes of making the Olympic team. Between her rigorous training and her struggle to find her place in a family where she’s the daughter “with brains but no looks,” Edie’s too busy to dwell on the state of the world. But life in Hungary in 1943 is dangerous for a Jewish girl. Just as Edie falls in love for the first time, Europe collapses into war, and Edie’s family is forced onto a train bound for the Auschwitz concentration camp. Even in those darkest of moments, Edie’s beloved, Eric, kindles hope. “I’ll never forget your eyes,” he tells her through the slats of the cattle car. Auschwitz is horrifying beyond belief, yet through starvation and unthinkable terrors, dreams of Eric sustain Edie. Against all odds, Edie and her sister Magda survive, thanks to their sisterhood and sheer grit. Edie returns home filled with grief and guilt. Survival feels more like a burden than a gift—until Edie recognizes that she has a choice. She can’t change the past, but she can choose how to live and even to love again.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/828588 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Social Triangle Author: O Henry Narrator: John Michael MacDonald Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 12 minutes Release date: September 9, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him.He first attended at a school run by his aunt before enrolling at the Lindsey Street High School and then worked at his uncle’s drugstore and gained a pharmacists’ license in 1881. A persistent cough took him to Texas in the hope that a change of climate would help his symptoms. He took on various types of work, initially from ranch hand and cook and then as varied as pharmacist, draftsman, bank teller and journalist. He also began to write, though for now, purely as a hobby.He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.Athol, impressed by his writing, encouraged him to get them published. A job as a draftsman at the Texas General Land Office paid a healthy $100 dollars per month and life was good.But then life turned cruel. His son died a few hours after birth although a daughter, Margaret, came the following year. His job had to be vacated but another was found at the First National Bank of Austin. The bank operated informally and Porter was careless in keeping the books. He lost that job but began writing for the humourous weekly The Rolling Stone and the Houston Post. Some time later the federal Bank auditors went through his former accounts and he was arrested on charges of embezzlement.Porter fled the day before his trial to Honduras. Holed up for several months he began to write. Athol had become too ill to travel to meet him and learning that her health was deteriorating he surrendered to the court in February 1897. Bail was obtained so that he could stay with Athol during her final days. Porter was sentenced to five years at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. His pharmacy qualifications got him the job of night druggist. His sentence also gave him time to write and publish fourteen short stories. In December 1899 in McClure’s Magazine he published a short story as O Henry. He was released two years early in July 1901, and reunited with Margaret, now 11, in Pittsburgh. He now began his most prolific period of writing; a short story per week for the New York World, while also publishing works in other magazines. Eventually over 600 of his short stories were published.Porter was a heavy drinker and in 1908 his health, which had deteriorated for several years, took a dramatic turn for the worse, as did his writing. O Henry died of cirrhosis of the liver complicated by diabetes and an enlarged heart on 5th June 1910.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/828597 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hearts and Hands Author: O Henry Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 9, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him.He first attended at a school run by his aunt before enrolling at the Lindsey Street High School and then worked at his uncle’s drugstore and gained a pharmacists’ license in 1881. A persistent cough took him to Texas in the hope that a change of climate would help his symptoms. He took on various types of work, initially from ranch hand and cook and then as varied as pharmacist, draftsman, bank teller and journalist. He also began to write, though for now, purely as a hobby.He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.Athol, impressed by his writing, encouraged him to get them published. A job as a draftsman at the Texas General Land Office paid a healthy $100 dollars per month and life was good.But then life turned cruel. His son died a few hours after birth although a daughter, Margaret, came the following year. His job had to be vacated but another was found at the First National Bank of Austin. The bank operated informally and Porter was careless in keeping the books. He lost that job but began writing for the humourous weekly The Rolling Stone and the Houston Post. Some time later the federal Bank auditors went through his former accounts and he was arrested on charges of embezzlement.Porter fled the day before his trial to Honduras. Holed up for several months he began to write. Athol had become too ill to travel to meet him and learning that her health was deteriorating he surrendered to the court in February 1897. Bail was obtained so that he could stay with Athol during her final days. Porter was sentenced to five years at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. His pharmacy qualifications got him the job of night druggist. His sentence also gave him time to write and publish fourteen short stories. In December 1899 in McClure’s Magazine he published a short story as O Henry. He was released two years early in July 1901, and reunited with Margaret, now 11, in Pittsburgh. He now began his most prolific period of writing; a short story per week for the New York World, while also publishing works in other magazines. Eventually over 600 of his short stories were published.Porter was a heavy drinker and in 1908 his health, which had deteriorated for several years, took a dramatic turn for the worse, as did his writing. O Henry died of cirrhosis of the liver complicated by diabetes and an enlarged heart on 5th June 1910.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/684673 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky Author: Sherri L. Smith, Elizabeth Wein Narrator: Karen Murray Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 45 minutes Release date: January 16, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Flygirl and the bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes the thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the skies. In the years between World War I and World War II, aviation fever was everywhere, including among Black Americans. But what hope did a Black person have of learning to fly in a country constricted by prejudice and Jim Crow laws, where some previous Black aviators like Bessie Coleman had to move to France to earn their wings? American Wings follows a group of determined Black Americans: Cornelius Coffey and Johnny Robinson, skilled auto mechanics; Janet Harmon Bragg, a nurse; and Willa Brown, a teacher and social worker. Together, they created a flying club and built their own airfield on Chicago’s South Side. As the U.S. hurtled toward World War II, they established a school to train new pilots, teaching both Black and white students together and proving, in a time when the U.S. military was still segregated, that successful integration was possible. American Wings brings to light a hidden history of pioneering Black men and women who, with grit and resilience, battled powerful odds for an equal share of the sky. Cover photo © Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/660944 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Was the Ink Author: Michelle Coles Narrator: Ruffin Prentiss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 42 minutes Release date: June 13, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Malcolm Williams hasn't been okay for a while. He's angry and despondent and feels like nothing good ever happens for teens like him in D.C. All he wants is to be left alone in his room for the summer to draw or play video games—but no such luck. With growing violence in his neighborhood, his mother ships him off to his father’s family farm in Mississippi, and Malcolm is anything but pleased. A few days after his arrival, his great-aunt tells him that the State is acquiring the farm to widen a highway. It's not news Malcolm is concerned about, but someone plans to make it his concern. One minute Malcolm is drawing in the farmhouse attic, and the next he's looking through the eyes of his ancestor Cedric Johnson in 1866.As Cedric, Malcolm meets the real-life Black statesmen who fought for change during the Reconstruction era: Hiram Revels, Robert Smalls, and other leaders who made American history. But even after witnessing their bravery, Malcolm's faith in his own future remains shaky, particularly since he knows that the gains these statesmen made were almost immediately stripped away. If those great men couldn't completely succeed, why should he try?Malcolm must decide which path to take. Can Cedric’s experiences help him construct a better future? Or will he resign himself to resentments and defeat? Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Nic Stone, Black Was the Ink is a powerful coming-of-age story and an eye-opening exploration of an era that defined modern America.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578579 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Million to One Author: Adiba Jaigirdar Narrator: Sohm Kapila Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 33 minutes Release date: December 13, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: 2024 Rainbow Book List Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of Time's Best YA books of all time, gives Titanic an Ocean’s 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship. Josefa is an unapologetic and charismatic thief who loves the thrill of the chase. She has her eye on her biggest mark yet—the RMS Titanic, the most luxurious ship in the world. But she isn’t interested in stealing from wealthy first-class passengers onboard. No, she’s out for the ultimate prize: the Rubiyat, a one-of-a-kind book encrusted with gems that’s worth millions. Josefa can’t score it alone, so she enlists a team of girls with unique talents: Hinnah, a daring acrobat and contortionist; Violet, an actress and expert dissembler; and Emilie, an artist who can replicate any drawing by hand. They couldn’t be more different and yet they have one very important thing in common: their lives depend on breaking into the vault and capturing the Rubiyat. But careless mistakes, old grudges, and new romance threaten to jeopardize everything they’ve worked for and put them in incredible danger when tragedy strikes. While the odds of pulling off the heist are slim, the odds of survival are even slimmer… Perfect for fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper and Girl in the Blue Coat, this high-seas heist from the author of The Henna Wars is an immersive story that makes readers forget one important detail—the ship sinks.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/631425 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - William Shakespeare (1564-1616) - Leben, Werk, Bedeutung - Basiswissen (Ungekürzt) Author: Bert Alexander Petzold Narrator: René Wagner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 32 minutes Release date: August 1, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: William Shakespeare - Meister der Komödien und Tragödien Kein anderer Lyriker und Dramatiker hat die Weltliteratur mit seinen Komödien, Tragödien und Dichtungen so bedeutend geprägt wie William Shakespeare. Der Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt uns mit auf eine faktenreiche Kulturreise und erläutert verständlich, unterhaltsam und strukturiert Basiswissen. Bis heute ist man sich nicht vollständig sicher, ob William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wirklich der alleinige Verfasser der ihm zugeschriebenen Werke ist. Dennoch gilt er als der bedeutendste Schriftsteller der Neuzeit, auf den sich auch deutsche Autoren seit dem Sturm und Drang immer wieder beziehen. Viele seiner berühmten Bühnenstücke wie 'Romeo und Julia' oder 'Hamlet', die durch ihre Aufführungen im Londoner 'Globe Theatre' bekannt wurden, begegnen uns bis heute während auf Spielplänen oder als Verfilmungen. Shakespeare verfasste zudem 154 Sonette, welche wegen ihrer lebendigen Bildsprache geschätzt werden. Die Werke Shakespeares gehören zum Kanon der weltweit bedeutendsten Literatur überhaupt. Das Hörbuch liest der erfahrene Sprecher René Wagner mit gewohnt angenehmer Stimme.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592766 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Soldier's Secret Author: Marissa Moss Narrator: Libby Mcknight Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 26 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Frank Thompson isn’t your ordinary Union Army soldier. He’s also a nurse, tending to wounded soldiers on the battlefield … a spy, crossing Rebel lines and risking his life to find out what the enemy has planned … a mail carrier, delivering letters, foodstuffs, and news from home to his fellow soldiers. But Frank has a secret that could cost him his place in his beloved army. And maybe even his life.Frank Thompson is actually Sarah Emma Edmonds.This riveting novel from bestselling author Marissa Moss is based on the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a teenager who masqueraded as a man during the Civil War.Sarah’s gripping voice vividly reveals her incredible journey of self-discovery and brings to life the truths and horrors of the Civil War. As Frank Thompson, Sarah must grapple with living a lie—while having to deal with ordinary day-to-day life situations in a very non-ordinary way.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/548069 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Geschichte Deutschlands - Damals bis heute. Ereignisse, Personen, Zusammenhänge - Basiswissen (Ungekürzt) Author: Bert Alexander Petzold Narrator: René Wagner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 15 minutes Release date: July 15, 2021 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Geschichte Deutschlands - Von der Kleinstaaterei zum Exportweltmeister. Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt uns mit auf eine faktenreiche Zeitreise und erläutert verständlich, unterhaltsam und strukturiert Basiswissen zur Geschichte Deutschlands. Mit der Schlacht um 9 nach Christus im Teutoburger Wald erheben sich die Germanen unter Führung von Hermann dem Cherusker, Arminius genannt, gegen die römischen Besatzer, die feste Behausungen und Straßen bauen. Das Imperium der Römer geht im 3. Jahrhundert unter, völliges Chaos herrscht. Völkerwanderungen marodierender, germanischer Stämme beginnen, die erst Kaiser Karl um 800 stoppt. Er schafft ein gemeinsames Reich mit der christlichen Kirche als Ordnungsmacht. 843 entsteht das Heilige Römische Reich Deutscher Nation. Klöster werden gegründet, reiche Zünfte prägen die wachsenden Städte, zügig ändert sich das mittelalterliche Leben. 1534 beendet Martin Luther seine Übersetzung der Bibel ins Deutsche und leitet damit die Reformation ein. Ab 1618 führt der Dreißigjährige Krieg zur Religionsfreiheit, aber ebenso zur Zerstörung und Verarmung der deutschen Länder. Frankreich wird das mächtigste Land in Europa. Erst unter dem Preußenkönig Friedrich dem Großen aus dem Hause der Hohenzollern steigt Deutschland um 1750 zur europäischen Großmacht auf. 1815 ist das Ende der deutschen Kleinstaaten mit dem Beginn des Deutschen Bundes besiegelt. Zuvor wird Napoleon besiegt und in Paris Frieden geschlossen. Wilhelm I. gründet 1871 das Deutsche Reich. 1914-1918 findet der I. Weltkrieg statt, nach dessen Ende das Deutsche Reich erhebliche Reparationen zahlen muss. Mit Beginn der Weimarer Republik 1918 hat Deutschland die erste demokratische Verfassung. Um 1930 erlebt Deutschland mit Weltwirtschaftskrise, Arbeitslosigkeit und politischem Chaos schwere Jahre. 1933 ergreifen die Nationalsozialisten die Macht, schalten binnen weniger Monate sämtliche demokratischen Systeme aus und etablieren eine brutale, antisemitische Diktatur. Adolf Hitler treibt Deutschland in den verheerenden II. Weltkrieg. Nazi-Deutschland wird 1945 durch alliierte Siegermächte geteilt. 1949 werden die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (BRD) und die Deutschen Demokratische Republik (DDR) gegründet. In der BRD folgt in den 50er Jahren ein Wirtschaftswunder. Die DDR baut 1961 die Berliner Mauer, die erst 1989 friedlich fällt. 1990 tritt die DDR der BRD bei, Deutschland wird unter Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl wiedervereinigt, neue Hauptstadt ist Berlin. Der Aufbau-Ost beginnt. Der Euro wird ab 1999 als gemeinsame europäische Währung in 12 Staaten eingeführt. Angela Merkel wird 2005 erste Bundeskanzlerin. Deutschland wird 2014 Fußball- und ist bereits Exportweltmeister. Das Hörbuch liest der erfahrene Sprecher René Wagner mit gewohnt angenehmer Stimme.