My Voice; My Story

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The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life

by Jenkins, Tiffany

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Described as "a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis" Jenkins narrates her fall from g...Show more Described as "a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis" Jenkins narrates her fall from grace as a popular mom-blogger to doing and dealing drugs while living with her deputy sheriff boyfriend, going to prison, and eventually recovering and becoming an inspiration for others. This true story reads like fiction and is un-put-downable! Show less

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Sisters First

Stories From Our Wild and Wonderful Life

by Bush, Jenna

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Taking turns narrating their dual stories, twins Jenna and Barbara Bush, daughters of President George W Bush, share stories from their lives as political...Show more Taking turns narrating their dual stories, twins Jenna and Barbara Bush, daughters of President George W Bush, share stories from their lives as political royalty in the United States. While one might expect the stories of life at the White House with secret service and all the trimmings; this scrapbook of memories offers more, as the twins describe their relatively normal upbringing and relate their mistakes and missteps with surprising candor and understanding of the place of privilege they came from. Show less

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The Education of An Idealist

A Memoir

by Power, Samantha

Audiobook CD - 2019

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations and winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Samantha Power’s riveting memoir gives the listener an exhilarating and fascina...Show more Former US Ambassador to the United Nations and winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Samantha Power’s riveting memoir gives the listener an exhilarating and fascinating front row seat to her childhood in Ireland, early career as a war correspondent, passionate activism in human rights, and unexpected role as a presidential cabinet official in Obama’s White House. Read by the author, this captivating narrative will entertain as much as inform! Show less

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Bossypants

by Fey, Tina

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

This book is every bit as silly and self-deprecating as Tina Fey is. Fey discusses her path to starring on Saturday Night Live, becoming a parent to a dau...Show more This book is every bit as silly and self-deprecating as Tina Fey is. Fey discusses her path to starring on Saturday Night Live, becoming a parent to a daughter who is as strong-willed as she is, and navigating the acting/comdey world as a working mother, and a woman who wants to be taken seriously. Some of her most hilarious moments are in chapters where she ponders her current situation, including her poem "Mother's Prayer for it's Daughter"- Tina's narration will make you laugh out loud! Show less

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Becoming

by Obama, Michelle

Audiobook CD - 2018

A candid memoir by the former First Lady relates the story of her middle-class upbringing on the South Side of Chicago and the hard work and resolve that ...Show more A candid memoir by the former First Lady relates the story of her middle-class upbringing on the South Side of Chicago and the hard work and resolve that led her to Princeton and to get a law degree from Harvard to study law. She details her meeting of an unusual and brilliant lawyer named Barak Obama and their subsequent romance and continues her story with her setbacks and achievements in the White House and her current post-White House life. The story and her narration are as delightfully frank and honest as she is! Show less

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Inheritance

A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love

by Shapiro, Dani

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

At the age of 56, intrepid journalist and author Dana Shapiro took a DNA test out of pure curiosity and found that she wasn’t the person she’d always beli...Show more At the age of 56, intrepid journalist and author Dana Shapiro took a DNA test out of pure curiosity and found that she wasn’t the person she’d always believed herself to be. Not surprisingly, the tale that ensues is full of twists and turns and family secrets. Shapiro’s journey into her heritage reveals as much about her as is does about the larger ramifications of genetic testing, and individual’s right to know their heritage vs sperm donors rights to privacy. A fascinating journey of discovery. Show less

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She's Not There

A Life in Two Genders

by Boylan, Jennifer Finney

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

Possibly the first memoir about transgender transformation, Boylan shares the questions she asked herself as she explored the possibilities: What is it th...Show more Possibly the first memoir about transgender transformation, Boylan shares the questions she asked herself as she explored the possibilities: What is it that makes us—ourselves? What does it mean to be a man, or a woman? How much could my husband, or wife, change—and still be recognizable as the one I love? Told with as much humor as honesty, listening to Boylan's words will help anyone in their quest for understanding and empathy. Show less

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Letter to My Daughter

by Angelou, Maya

Downloadable Audiobook - 2008

Dedicated to the daughter she never had, this collection of short essays by Angelou, is really for anyone hoping to find affirmation in this sometimes dif...Show more Dedicated to the daughter she never had, this collection of short essays by Angelou, is really for anyone hoping to find affirmation in this sometimes difficult and confusing world. Described by Kirkus reviews as: "A slim volume packed with nourishing nuggets of wisdom" in this collection of her experiences Angelou does less sharing of opinions, than urging the listener to seek their own wisdom about people and events. A short and powerful pick-me-up for those needing some inspiration these days. Show less

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Untamed

by Doyle, Glennon

Audiobook CD - 2020

Self-proclaimed love warrior, Doyle's second memoir is every bit as feisty, outspoken and full of wit and wisdom as her first. In Untamed, Doyle's central...Show more Self-proclaimed love warrior, Doyle's second memoir is every bit as feisty, outspoken and full of wit and wisdom as her first. In Untamed, Doyle's central tenet is that you must be true to yourself, as she explains to her daughter: "Every time you're given a choice between disappointing someone else and disappointing yourself, your duty is to disappoint that someone else. Your job, throughout your entire life, is to disappoint as many people as it takes to avoid disappointing yourself." Listen to Doyle's enlightened ideas and set yourself free. Show less

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Hell and Other Destinations

A 21st Century Memoir

by Albright, Madeleine Korbel

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

A blunt and sometimes humorous look back at the experiences of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as she shares how she's adjusted to life after...Show more A blunt and sometimes humorous look back at the experiences of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as she shares how she's adjusted to life after government service. In her third memoir, Madame Albright shares her experiences while in office, and after, trying to balance *retirement* with her passion for speaking her mind and having agency. Her narration adds to the candor and wit of her perspective, making for an intimate and captivating listen. Show less

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In Pieces

by Field, Sally

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Read in her well-loved and familiar voice, the Academy Award-winning actress shares insights into her difficult childhood, the artistic pursuits that help...Show more Read in her well-loved and familiar voice, the Academy Award-winning actress shares insights into her difficult childhood, the artistic pursuits that helped her find her voice and the events that have shaped her journey as a daughter and mother. Listeners will learn of many surprises from an actress that has avoided spotlight and drama: she hated the script for the Flying Nun, but was bullied into it by her abusive step-father; her relationship with Burt Reynolds was less than perfect; and, many other events that have left her feeling broken. Here at least, she's able to pull them into a powerful narrative of grace and courage. Show less

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Hunger

A Memoir of (my) Body

by Gay, Roxane

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

The best-selling author of Bad Feminist presents a searingly frank memoir of food, weight, self-image and learning how to feed one's hunger in healthy way...Show more The best-selling author of Bad Feminist presents a searingly frank memoir of food, weight, self-image and learning how to feed one's hunger in healthy ways, drawing on the popular essays of her long-running Tumblr blog to illuminate the challenges of navigating the boundaries between self-comfort and self-care. Narrated by Gay, this is an unforgettable examination of a cultural stigma around weight and obesity and the focus on perfection in our culture. Show less

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The Last Black Unicorn

by Haddish, Tiffany

Audiobook CD - 2017

This book isn't for the easily offended, but then, neither is Haddish's comedy. Actress and comedian Haddish relates a series of stories from her difficul...Show more This book isn't for the easily offended, but then, neither is Haddish's comedy. Actress and comedian Haddish relates a series of stories from her difficult childhood spent in the foster care system, struggling to learn to read as a teen. Her life perspective and audacious humor unite these stories which run the gamut from her upbringing, to meetings with famous black celebrities. Show less

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