In this authoritative biographical audiobook, the efforts of Bruce Lee to bring his philosophy and his martial arts expertise to the U.S. are well documented. Narrator Jonathan Todd Ross's performance brings Lee to life with exuberance and energy. He was relentless in his pursuit of fame, and Ross conveys that frenzy with his rhythm, tone, and timing. Lee died suddenly at the age of 32 on the verge of his breakthrough American film, ENTER THE DRAGON. The author proposes an explanation for his death that was missed completely by his doctors 45 years ago. Ross's poignant narration of the funeral service captures the grief of his wife, Linda, and his two young children. Listeners will enjoy Ross's presentation of this legend.
Pub Date: June 5, 2018
Duration: 19 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781508261056
Publisher: Simon & Schuster 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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