Audie Award - Unabridged Nonfiction

2008

Alex Haley. Read by Avery Brooks. Roots: The Saga of an American Family

It begins with a birth in an African village in 1750, and ends two centuries later at a funeral in Arkansas. And in that time span, an unforgettable cast of men, women, and children come to life, many of them based on the people from Alex Haley's own family tree. When Alex was a boy growing up in Tennessee, his grandmother used to tell him stories about their family, stories that went way back to a man she called the African who was taken aboard a slave ship bound for Colonial America. As an adult, Alex spent twelve years searching for documentation that might authenticate what his grandmother had told him. In an astonishing feat of genealogical detective work, he discovered the name of the "African"--Kunta Kinte--as well as the exact location of the village in West Africa from where he was abducted in 1767.(Unabridged CD & Downloadable Audio)

2007

Terry Darlington. Read by Steve Hodson. Narrow Dog to Carcassonne

 

2006

Thomas Friedman. Read by Oliver Wyman. The World is Flat

The timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, powerfully illuminated by one of our most respected journalists. (Unabridged CD)

2005

Russell Shorto. The Island at the Center of the World

Before there were 13 colonies, there was New Netherland. Founded by the Dutch, this tiny community on the edge of the wilderness supported a staggering array of peoples. Surrounded by intolerant Puritans, the colony took its cue from Amsterdam, Europe's most liberal city. Inevitably the Dutch and English clashed--and a new nation was born. (Unabridged CD)

2004

George Crile. Read by Christopher Lane. Charlie Wilson's War

The untold story behind the last battle of the Cold War and how it fueled the rise of militant Islam. (Unabridged CD)

2003

Sean Flynn. Read by Richard Rohan. 3000 Degrees: The True Story of a Deadly Fire and the Men Who Fought It

2002

David McCullough. Read by Edward Hermann. John Adams

One of America's most distinguished and popular biographers breathes life into history with this compelling look at the second president of the United States, John Adams. (Unabridged Cassette, Abridged Cassette & CD)

2001

Sidney Poitier. Read by Sidney Poitier. The Measure of a Man

In this candid and spiritual memoir, the legendary actor and star of more than 40 films reflects on life itself as he reveals the spiritual depth, passion, and intellectual fervor that has driven his remarkable life. (Unabridged Cassette)

2000

Frank McCourt. Read by Frank McCourt. 'Tis

The story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. The same vulnerable but invincible spirit that captured the hearts of readers in Angela's Ashes comes of age. (Unabridged Cassette, Abridged Cassette & CD)

1999

Michael Palin. Read by Michael Palin. Full Circle

1998

James Herriot. Read by Christopher Timothy. James Herriot's Animal Stories

In time for the holiday season, here is a new collection of animal stories to delight the Yorkshire vet's worldwide legions of fans. Cats, dogs, lambs, horses, cows, and their colorful human counterparts, are brought to life through Herriot's storytelling magic. (Unabridged Cassette)

1997

Bill Moyers. Narration by Bill Moyers and others. Genesis

In this companion soundtrack to the new 10-part PBS television series, this fascinating exploration of the first book of the Bible brings together some of the world's liveliest minds for spirited round-table discussions of the ageless stories from this enduring work. (Unabridged Cassette)

1996

Jonathan Kozol. Read by Dick Hill. Amazing Grace