Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor narrates her memoir with the voice of a woman who has endured and persevered. Despite decades of touring and recording, she's often remembered for tearing up a picture of the pope on a live broadcast years ago. It was an act of protest, and O'Connor isn't sorry. In her audiobook, O'Connor builds on the theme of healing through music, never wavering from her principles. From humble beginnings, she achieved fame quickly after her smash second album. She describes her struggles with fame, its impact on her mental health, and various bizarre encounters in the music industry. Her interaction with Prince, from whom she ultimately fled, is truly shocking. O'Connor performs her memoir with vulnerability and humor.
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
Duration: 7 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780358450535
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An entertaining memoir by a true all-American of popular culture.
Bradshaw's football career ended in the 1980s, and these days he's probably most widely known for his ubiquitous cultural presence in movies, commercials, and reality television. Bradshaw takes a long and detailed look back at his consequential life decisions. He's a gifted narrator and storyteller, the kind of guy who can instantly build rapport with his audience. It's no surprise this audiobook is entertaining and occasionally moving. As Bradshaw reflects on the characters he's played over the years, essentially simple variations of himself, his voice reflects a self-effacing humility. Bradshaw has been able to build his extended second career with this warm approachability.
An entertaining memoir by a true all-American of popular culture.Pub Date: Oct. 13, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 51 mins
DD ISBN: 9781400260294
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 22, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 2026
A must-listen, especially for anyone who enjoys film, television, and the creative process.
Listeners will find a subtle combination of candor and discretion in this career-spanning memoir. Actor and producer Douglas faces the shadow of his father, Kirk Douglas, head-on. His narration is intimate and charming, and he warmly exhibits his skills as a fine actor, first entertaining, then informing. Parts of the performance sound like Douglas’ speech has been affected by his mouth cancer, which is now in remission. However, most sections are articulated clearly. Behind-the-scenes Hollywood insights abound, and it’s all here, including his partnership with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Ultimately, we find a family man who had both abundant luck and talent.
A must-listen, especially for anyone who enjoys film, television, and the creative process.Pub Date: Oct. 6, 2026
Duration: 19 hrs, 16 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668658505
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 19, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 2026
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