Tag Archives: memoirs

Celebrate MLK Day in Audio

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From the Montgomery bus boycott to the Little Rock Nine to the Selma–Montgomery march, thousands of ordinary people who participated in the American civil rights movement; their stories are told in Eyes on the Prize.

Performed by JD Jackson

The classic story of nonviolent resistance in America—the Montgomery bus boycott—written by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Living the Dream tells the history behind the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the battle over King’s legacy that continued through the decades that followed.

Kathryn Johnson’s personal account of this period of history is a singular addition to the story of the Civil Rights movement.

National Military Appreciation Month!

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Memoirs and History

The amazing experiences of America’s proud Marines, from the birth of the U.S. Marine Corps to today’s operations around the globe.

This is the story of how America’s first women soldiers helped win World War I, earned the vote, and fought the U.S. Army.

“A fresh, well-researched contribution to military and gender history.” —Kirkus

“Narrator Susan Ericksen is the perfect choice for this gem of overlooked history, which tells the story of America’s first female soldiers.” —AudioFile

John Lewis Barkley’s memoir, first published in 1930 as No Hard Feelings and long out of print, provides a vivid ground-level look at World War I through the eyes of a soldier whose exploits rivaled those of Sergeant York.

David Brown’s life has been one of perseverance, tenacity, and achievement. And Goliath is his story through military life and what comes after—the good and the bad.

Each year, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps selects one book that he believes is both relevant and timeless for reading by all Marines. The Commandant’s choice for 1993 was We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young.

“Jonathan Davis gives a splendid narration . . . [his] baritone is resonant, his pacing deliberate but by no means plodding, and his pronunciation clear and precise.” —AudioFile