Book Review — Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

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Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik by Brian Solomon explores the tumultuous life and career of The Sheik — one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of pro wrestling. Does Brian’s book do The Sheik justice? Read on for my review.

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Audiobook Sample: James Patterson by James Patterson

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Interested in the audiobook version of James Patterson’s autobiography? Check out a sample below and read my review of this long-awaited memoir. You can buy James Patterson by James Patterson here.

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Audiobook Review: George Carlin’s When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops

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When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops by George Carlin is the iconic comedian’s last book of original humorous material. I recently listened to the audiobook version, narrated by George himself. How does it hold up nearly 20 years later? Read on for my review.

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Book Trailer: James Patterson by James Patterson

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Love James Patterson? He released an autobiography: James Patterson by James Patterson. Watch the book trailer below and read my review of this long-awaited memoir.

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Book Review: James Patterson’s Autobiography

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Earlier this week, James Patterson, the world’s best-selling author, released his long-awaited autobiography. The next day, Stuart Woods, also a #1 New York Times best-selling author, released his autobiography. Apparently, it’s the week for thriller writers to release their life’s story. I finished listening to James Patterson’s memoir, which is narrated by the author, within just a few days of its release. How is it? Read on for my review.

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Audiobook Review — Seven Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin

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HBO recently released its two-part, four-hour George Carlin documentary, which is excellent, and it got me in the mood to listen to several audiobooks by and about George. The first I’m going to review is Seven Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin by James Sullivan. Read on for my thoughts on this book.

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Stuart Woods Releases Autobiography: An Extravagant Life

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Stuart Woods, the #1 New York Times best-selling author who I interviewed a few years ago, is releasing his autobiography tomorrow: An Extravagant Life. I’m very excited to read it and to listen to the audiobook version, which is voiced by Tony Roberts, the wonderful actor who narrates Stuart Woods’ Stone Barrington audiobooks. Read on for more details about Stuart Woods’ autobiography.

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Audiobook Review: Atkins For Life

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My fifth and final Atkins audiobook review is of Atkins For Life by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. Released in 2003, the book’s subject matter is crystal clear: it’s about doing Atkins for life. Should you listen to it? Read on for my thoughts.

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Audiobook Review: Atkins Diabetes Revolution

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The best reason to do Atkins is to prevent diabetes or reverse its effects. Dr. Robert C. Atkins explored this in numerous books but never devoted an entire one to this topic. He wanted to, but his unexpected passing made that an impossibility. His widow Veronica wanted to see his vision come to life, so she encouraged the two authors of this book to write it. They worked with Dr. Atkins at his clinical practice in New York, so they understood the importance of publishing Atkins Diabetes Revolution. Read on for my thoughts on this audiobook.

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Audiobook Review: The Atkins 100 Eating Solution

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The Atkins 100 Eating Solution: Easy, Low-Carb Living for Everyday Wellness is the latest official book from Atkins about the low-carb lifestyle first brought to the masses 50 years ago by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. The author, Colette Heimowitz, is vice president of nutrition and education at Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. She has more than 25 years of experience as a nutritionist and received her MSc in clinical nutrition from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Moreover, Colette worked alongside Dr. Atkins at his clinical practice in New York, helping thousands of patients. With so many Atkins books available, how does this one stack up? Read on for my thoughts.

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