The author of this audiobook describes the near extinction of the Florida panther, a subspecies of the mountain cougar, caused by both individuals and groups who put the economic development of southern Florida before the well-being of Florida's state animal. Narrator Mike Chamberlain adds authenticity and focus to the story of this debacle with his excellent pacing and rhythm. He keeps listeners involved in an excruciating tug-of-war that dragged on for years as the panthers disappeared one by one. But the good scientists in this story wouldn't give up; they persisted and brought in young female mountain lions from Colorado in a last-ditch effort to save the species. Chamberlain's skilled performance is a testament to the Florida panthers' will to survive and resilience to adapt.
Pub Date: Jan. 21, 2020
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488207815
Publisher: Harlequin 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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