Showing results for "January" in Biographies & Memoirs

Peter May is the author of the internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy, the China Thrillers, the Enzo Files as well as several standalone novels. He visits the Audible Studios on the release of his latest novel, Coffin Road, along with Peter Forbes, the illustrious and prolific audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to many of Peter May's books.

In the vein of Alice Sebold’s Lucky, comes a compelling, real-life crime mystery and gripping memoir of the cold case prosecution of a serial rapist, told by one of his victims. On the morning of September 12, 2013, a fugitive task force broke down the door of Arthur Fryar’s apartment in...

Marilyn Monroe had the most famous face of the 20th century. A legendary actress, comedienne, and sex symbol, she has been one of Hollywood’s most talked-about performers ever since she first crossed the silver screen. Her fame persisted long after her tragic death—but as time has gone by, it has become almost impossible to separate the legend of the woman born as Norma Jeane from the truth. Now, at last, Marilyn’s real story can be told.

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Gordon began her career in journalism, working for papers such as The Daily Telegraph. Alongside her journalistic career, Bryony has written several books which document her struggles with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. Speaking out about mental health has given Gordon a new perspective and drive on the matter, prompting her to run the London marathon two years in a row for mental health charities and start a support group, 'Mental Health Mates'.

Fearne Cotton is a familiar voice on our radios, becoming the first regular female presenter of the Radio 1 Chart Show, which she hosted alongside Reggie Yates. She has since presented her own Radio 1 show and on Radio 2. Cotton began her own podcast in 2018, titled Happy Place, following the success of her best-selling book, Happy. The podcast shares advice from experts on how to find joy in the everyday and unlock inner happiness.

Joining us at Audible Studios for the second time is R. R. Haywood, author of Amazon UK’s number one horror series The Undead, and Washington Post best-selling author of The Undead series and the Extracted trilogy (both of which are Audible best sellers!). He talks to us about the first book in his new trilogy, The Worldship Humility, a science-fiction novel detailing the escapades of a petty thief and an Airlock Operative who accidentally steal a code with information about a new habitable planet.

Fresh Air, January 1, 2001

Best-selling author Jill Mansell joins Sophie Plateau in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest novel.

Hear NASA climate scientist Dr. James Hansen, writer and scientist Mark Bowen, and actor Paul Dano, on this edition of Fresh Air. Dr. James Hansen says that the Bush administration has attempted to silence him since he began speaking out about global warming. Mark Bowen's recent book about Hansen is Censoring Science: Inside the Political Attack on Dr. James Hansen and the Truth of Global Warming.

Hear U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl, former Iraqi government official Ali Allawi, retired British Army General Sir Michael Rose, professor Kanan Makiya, and former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith on this edition of Fresh Air.

Hear Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, political journalist William Kristol, policy analyst Carl Conetta, Baghdad-born activist Yanar Mohammed, and writer Lawrence Wright on this edition of Fresh Air.

Hear Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid and book critic Maureen Corrigan on this edition of Fresh Air. Ahmed Rashid is currently in Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum. He'll report on the aftermath of the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Hear actor Peter Fonda and rock historian Ed Ward, on this edition of Fresh Air. The western 3:10 to Yuma is now out on DVD. The film is a remake of the 1957 western based on an Elmore Leonard story. It features Fonda as a hard-bitten bounty hunter named Byron McElroy. Some of Fonda's other films include the counterculture classic Easy Rider, Ulee's Gold, and The Limey.

Hear professor Randall Balmer, rock critic Ken Tucker, and TV critic David Bianculli on this edition of Fresh Air. Randall Balmer is professor of American religious history at Barnard College, Columbia University, and a visiting professor at Yale University Divinity School. He is also the editor-at-large for Christianity Today. His new book is God in the White House: A History: How Faith Shaped the Presidency, from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush.

Hear columnist Bob Sullivan and rock historian Ed Ward on this edition of Fresh Air. Bob Sullivan covers Internet scams and consumer fraud for MSNBC.com and appears regularly on NBC Nightly News. His new book is about the hidden fees found in many phone, cable, credit card, and other bills. It is Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day - And What You Can Do About It.

Former Catholic priest Christopher Schiavone on this edition of Fresh Air. He talks about living as a closeted homosexual in the priesthood, finally having an affair with a man, going into therapy and then leaving the ministry. All this occurred by 1992, years before the sexual abuse scandal. Schiavone wrote about his experience in an article for the Boston Globe Magazine. (Broadcast Date: January 2, 2003)

Hear British singer/songwriter Nick Lowe and rock critic Ken Tucker, on this edition of Fresh Air. Nick Lowe performs and has a conversation. His best known songs include "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding", "Cruel to be Kind", and "The Beast in Me" (which Johnny Cash recorded). Lowe's new album is At My Age. In the early 1970s, Lowe played London's pub rock scene in the band Brinsley Schwarz.

Hear National Caregivers Association president and co-founder Suzanne Geffen Mintz and journalist Pete Earley on this edition of Fresh Air.Suzanne Gefffen Mintz is a caregiver to her husband, who has multiple sclerosis; she is also the author of the book A Family Caregiver Speaks Up: It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard.

Hear musicians Mick Jones and Tony James, and music critic Milo Miles, on this edition of Fresh Air. Mick Jones is the former lead guitarist of The Clash, and Tony James is formerly of Generation X. In 2002 they came together to form the band Carbon/Silicon.