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Ain't Nobody's Fool

The Life and Times of Dolly Parton

by Martha Ackmann ...

A larger-than-life new biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.In Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton, Martha Ackmann chronicles the life of an American Original. From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton has exceeded everyone's ... Read more

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A larger-than-life new biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.In Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton, Martha Ackmann chronicles the life of an American Original. From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton has exceeded everyone's
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These Fevered Days

Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson

by Martha Ackmann ...

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, this engaging, insightful portrayal of Emily Dickinson sheds new light on one of American literature’s most enigmatic figures.On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, “All things are ready” and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely “at home” (the occupation listed on her death ... Read more

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A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, this engaging, insightful portrayal of Emily Dickinson sheds new light on one of American literature’s most enigmatic figures.On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, “All things are ready” and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely “at home” (the occupation listed on her death
... Read more

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Curveball

The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League

by Martha Ackmann ...

Documenting multiple challenges at every turn—as a target for racism from society at large and sexism both inside and outside of the Negro League—this is the unique story of the first woman to play professional baseball on a men's team, breaking barriers in sports while believing, "There's got to be a first in everything. Maybe it will be me." Highlighting aggressive and resourceful behaviors, the ... Read more

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Documenting multiple challenges at every turn—as a target for racism from society at large and sexism both inside and outside of the Negro League—this is the unique story of the first woman to play professional baseball on a men's team, breaking barriers in sports while believing, "There's got to be a first in everything. Maybe it will be me." Highlighting aggressive and resourceful behaviors, the
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The Mercury 13

The Untold Story of Thirteen American Women and the Dream of Space Flight

by Martha Ackmann ...

For readers of The Astronaut Wives Club, The Mercury 13 reveals the little-known true story of the remarkable women who trained for NASA space flight.In 1961, just as NASA launched its first man into space, a group of women underwent secret testing in the hopes of becoming America’s first female astronauts. They passed the same battery of tests at the legendary Lovelace Foundation as did the ... Read more

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For readers of The Astronaut Wives Club, The Mercury 13 reveals the little-known true story of the remarkable women who trained for NASA space flight.In 1961, just as NASA launched its first man into space, a group of women underwent secret testing in the hopes of becoming America’s first female astronauts. They passed the same battery of tests at the legendary Lovelace Foundation as did the
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Ain't Nobody's Fool

The Life and Times of Dolly Parton

by Martha Ackmann ...

Narrated by Hannah Church ...

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8 hours 15 min

“Narrator [Hannah] Church delivers a performance that is both tender and resonant. Her warm, emotionally nuanced voice draws listeners into the heart of Parton’s journey, capturing not just the facts of her life, but the spirit behind them. Church’s pacing is thoughtful and deliberate, allowing the emotional weight of Dolly’s struggles and triumphs to fully land.” — Booklist (Starred Review)**“ ... Read more

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“Narrator [Hannah] Church delivers a performance that is both tender and resonant. Her warm, emotionally nuanced voice draws listeners into the heart of Parton’s journey, capturing not just the facts of her life, but the spirit behind them. Church’s pacing is thoughtful and deliberate, allowing the emotional weight of Dolly’s struggles and triumphs to fully land.” — Booklist (Starred Review)**“
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These Fevered Days

Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson

by Martha Ackmann ...

Narrated by Martha Ackmann ...

Unabridged

18 hours 44 min

On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, “All things are ready” and with this resolute statement,her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely “at home” (the occupation listed on her deathcertificate), Dickinson’s interior world was extraordinary. She loved passionately, was hesitant about publication,embraced seclusion, and created 1,789 poems that she tucked into ... Read more

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On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, “All things are ready” and with this resolute statement,her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely “at home” (the occupation listed on her deathcertificate), Dickinson’s interior world was extraordinary. She loved passionately, was hesitant about publication,embraced seclusion, and created 1,789 poems that she tucked into
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Hey Ho Let's Go: The Story of the Ramones

by Everett True ...

The Ramones cut an unforgettable swathe through decades of popular music. With politically charged anger, raw sounds and ferocious 20 minute sets they undercut the glamour of the mainstream music industry and gave the punk movement an authentic voice – A voice which can still be heard echoing through the decades.Seen through the eyes of the people who were there - musicians, managers, producers, ... Read more

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The Ramones cut an unforgettable swathe through decades of popular music. With politically charged anger, raw sounds and ferocious 20 minute sets they undercut the glamour of the mainstream music industry and gave the punk movement an authentic voice – A voice which can still be heard echoing through the decades.Seen through the eyes of the people who were there - musicians, managers, producers,
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Like a Rolling Stone

Bob Dylan at the Crossroads

by Greil Marcus ...

Greil Marcus saw Bob Dylan for the first time in a New Jersey field in 1963. He didn't know the name of the scruffy singer who had a bit part in a Joan Baez concert, but he knew his performance was unique. So began a dedicated and enduring relationship between America's finest critic of popular music -- "simply peerless," in Nick Hornby's words, "not only as a rock writer but as a cultural ... Read more

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Greil Marcus saw Bob Dylan for the first time in a New Jersey field in 1963. He didn't know the name of the scruffy singer who had a bit part in a Joan Baez concert, but he knew his performance was unique. So began a dedicated and enduring relationship between America's finest critic of popular music -- "simply peerless," in Nick Hornby's words, "not only as a rock writer but as a cultural
... Read more
Lennon

The Man, the Myth, the Music - The Definitive Life

by Tim Riley ...

In his commanding new book, the eminent NPR critic Tim Riley takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a Liverpool art student from a disastrous childhood to the highest realms of fame.Riley portrays Lennon's rise from Hamburg's red light district to Britain's Royal Variety Show; from the charmed naivetÃ©f "Love Me Do" to the soaring ambivalence of "Don't Let Me Down"; from his shotgun ... Read more

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In his commanding new book, the eminent NPR critic Tim Riley takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a Liverpool art student from a disastrous childhood to the highest realms of fame.Riley portrays Lennon's rise from Hamburg's red light district to Britain's Royal Variety Show; from the charmed naivetÃ©f "Love Me Do" to the soaring ambivalence of "Don't Let Me Down"; from his shotgun
... Read more
Ain't No Sunshine: The Smooth Soul and Rough Edges of Bill Withers

by Mark Ribowsky ...

Bill Withers entered the music fray as hardly an afterthought, rewrote the rules for a decade, earned a fortune, then, unable to square himself with the requisites of the music business, took his leave. When he died in 2019 at eighty-one, he was every bit the mystery he was when he started.Born and raised in Slab Fork, West Virginia—his father a coal miner, his childhood spent in a pit of racism, ... Read more

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Bill Withers entered the music fray as hardly an afterthought, rewrote the rules for a decade, earned a fortune, then, unable to square himself with the requisites of the music business, took his leave. When he died in 2019 at eighty-one, he was every bit the mystery he was when he started.Born and raised in Slab Fork, West Virginia—his father a coal miner, his childhood spent in a pit of racism,
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Pink Floyd: Shine On

The Definitive Oral History

by Mark Blake ...

The definitive oral history of Pink Floyd as told by friends, lovers, family members, and the band themselves through exclusive, never-before-published interviews.In Pink Floyd: Shine On, acclaimed music writer and band confidant Mark Blake tells the definitive story of Pink Floyd for the first time in their own words.Based on Mark’s own extensive archive—from talking to the band over a thirty ... Read more

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The definitive oral history of Pink Floyd as told by friends, lovers, family members, and the band themselves through exclusive, never-before-published interviews.In Pink Floyd: Shine On, acclaimed music writer and band confidant Mark Blake tells the definitive story of Pink Floyd for the first time in their own words.Based on Mark’s own extensive archive—from talking to the band over a thirty
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The Beatles 1963

A Year in the Life

by Dafydd Rees ...

At the start of 1963, The Beatles were a successful local Liverpool band with one hit single; twelve months, two albums and the arrival of Beatlemania later, they were on the cusp of world domination. Featuring daily entries covering every pivotal event, The Beatles – 1963 draws on hundreds of new eyewitness accounts and provides numerous unseen photographs. Meticulously researched, this is the ... Read more

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At the start of 1963, The Beatles were a successful local Liverpool band with one hit single; twelve months, two albums and the arrival of Beatlemania later, they were on the cusp of world domination. Featuring daily entries covering every pivotal event, The Beatles – 1963 draws on hundreds of new eyewitness accounts and provides numerous unseen photographs. Meticulously researched, this is the
... Read more