Tag: Memoir

AUDIOBOOK REC

{Gifted, thanks @librofm!}

“I’m a liar. I’m a thief. I’m emotionally shallow. I’m mostly immune to remorse and guilt. I’m highly manipulative. I don’t care what other people think. I’m not interested in morals. I’m not interested, period. Rules do not factor into my decision making. I’m capable of almost anything.”

In Sociopath, Patric Gage, a former therapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology, recounts in detail her life as a sociopath. From her discordant childhood punctuated by petty theft, college years stealing cars and credit cards, to navigating a bumpy relationship with her long term boyfriend, her story is salacious and enlightening.

Gagne’s deep understanding of psychology, both normal and abnormal, allows her to expertly convey what sociopathy is and how she experiences the world differently offering hope for those affected by this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder.

Recommended for fans of Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died. Both books are can’t stop listening experiences!

IHO Independent Bookstore Day Libro.FM has audiobook sales all week AND they’re currently offering 3 audiobooks for the price of one when you start a new membership. That’s 3 audiobooks for $14.99! PLUS a portion of your membership/purchases goes toward the indie of your choice, win-win. If you’re thinking of joining Libro.FM now is the time!

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Let me start out by saying I set this book aside at least 2x before I really sank into reading it, but then I ended up loving it!

Let me also say, I am not a Barbra Steisand superfan, I know she is a legend and has had a long and illustrious career and I was interested to learn more.

Well, Barbra really ended up winning me over with this memoir and after spending 48 hours of audiobook time together I feel like we’re good friends. (It’s sort of a one-way friendship, but still!)

My Name Is Barbra feels like sitting down with Steisand over a cup of coffee, or some good deli and listening to her recall in detail her 8 decades of life and 6 decades in the entertainment industry. And really it’s such a treat! Authentic, honest, frank, conversational, and comprehensive My Name is Barbra is an excellent memoir and incredible on audio as Steisand herself narrates and includes audio clips of her music when relevant.

If you’re a Barbra Steisand fan, if you are interested in feminist pioneers, if you enjoy a good memoir, you’ll love this!

Consider me now a fan!