There was a time when the author, the goalie for the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team, almost lost it all after complaining about being benched in the 2007 World Cup. She's come a long way since then, reclaiming her place on the team, winning titles, and appearing on "Dancing with the Stars." Narrator Christina Delaine has a friendly, down-home voice that is well suited to the all-American tone of the book. Delaine is able to get to the heart of Solo's story and varies her reading to accentuate the personal nature of the book. Delaine, however, doesn't keep the story moving. She focuses too much on the emotions, which slows her down and results in her losing vocal energy. This sometimes diminishes the book's impact.
Pub Date: Feb. 12, 2013
Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780062269065
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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