A television play by Hotchner led to his friendship with actor and race-car driver Paul Newman. The two eventually worked together to develop the Newman's Own food line and the Hole in the Wall children's camps funded by the proceeds. Hotchner reads his account of their friendship with a clear, gravelly voice. One can hear particular relish in his stories of the Newman's Own project, when he worked alongside his friend, and self-effacement as he recalls his own mundane driving skills as compared to Newman’s. He recounts various aspects of the actor’s life—from his preparation for roles to his relationship with his son, Scott, who died in 1978—always keeping the focus on his friend. Newman's fans will enjoy the passenger-seat view of his high-speed life.
Pub Date: March 23, 2010
Duration: 6 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780307712813
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
James Michener tells the real stories behind the man and his books. The recording is read with skill and consistency although the reader does little to enhance the robust, larger-than-life incidents related in the book. Due to the first-person narrative format, there is no opportunity for the narrator to change his voice. This makes some chapters monotonous as they go on and on in the typical Michener style. The listener may also become confused because the stories are not told chronologically. This is not a great choice for the audio format, but Michener fans may stick with it to the end.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
In a quest for a sense of inner contentment and self-worth, Gloria Steinem brings the reader on a journey of investigation and discovery. Steinem reads the text herself in a straightforward and friendly, but not intimate, presentation which is so easy to listen to it invites repetition--thus ensuring the painless relearning of the lessons of the book. It's difficult to tell from the reading that this audiobook is abridged; each section can stand alone. Nonetheless, the listener wished the book were unabridged. Steinem left me wanting to learn more.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Dove Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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