Sullenberger, the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot, reads his book’s introduction and last chapter with the kind of humility that makes him sound strong and trustworthy. The core of this book, his profiles and analysis of some of our most intelligent leaders, benefits from Michael McConnohie’s engaging narrative skills, which make these leaders sound even more relevant and inspiring. McConnohie delivers the many memorable quotes with respect for all of Sullenberger’s subjects—and their regional accents. The author is a student of history, so his analyses of present-day leaders like political commentator Robert Reich, Costco founder Jim Sinegal, former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm, and baseball’s Tony La Russa transcend leadership clichés. His take on what made each of them effective and the lessons he draws from them are immensely thought provoking.
Pub Date: May 15, 2012
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780062223807
Publisher: Harper 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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