Bradley Whitford has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 10 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 6 ratings. The most-rated is Eyes to the Wind.
Eyes to the Wind
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In this inspirational and moving memoir - reminiscent of When Breath Becomes Air and The Bright Hour - activist Ady Barkan explores his life with ALS and how his diagnosis gave him a profound new understanding of his commitment to social justice for all. Ady Barkan loved taking afternoon runs on the California coast and holding his newborn son, Carl. But one day, he noticed a troubling weakness in his hand. At first, he brushed it off as carpal tunnel syndrome, but after a week of neurological exams and two MRIs, he learned the cause of the problem: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. At age 32, Ady was given just three to four years to live. Yet despite the devastating diagnosis, he refused to let his remaining days go to waste. Eyes to the Wind is a rousing memoir featuring intertwining storylines about determination, perseverance, and how to live a life filled with purpose and intention. The first traces Ady’s battle with ALS: how he turned the initial shock and panic from his diagnosis into a renewed commitment to social justice - not despite his disability but because of it. The second, told in flashbacks, illustrates Ady’s journey from a goofy political nerd to a prominent figure in the enduring fight for equity and justice who is "willing to give [his] last breath to save our democracy" (CNN). From one of today’s most vocal advocates for social justice, Eyes to the Wind is an evocative and unforgettable memoir about activism, dedication, love, and hope. Includes an excerpt from the song "Eyes to the Wind" by The War on Drugs! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Ady Barkan (P)2019 Simon & Schuster
Selected Shorts
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Selected Shorts: Travel Tales presents a collection of travel experiences, including: N.M. Kelby's "Jubilation, Florida", read by Joanne Woodward Max Steele's "The Hat of My Mother", read by Paul Hecht Nadine Gordimer's "The Ultimate Safari", read by Myra Lucretia Taylor Joan Didion's "Goodbye to All That", read by Mia Dillon Jason Brown's "Afternoon of the Sassanoa", read by Bradley Whitford Ring Lardner's "Liberty Hall", read by Christina Pickles Selected Shorts is an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by acclaimed actors. The series originates at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. The Selected Shorts radio series is a co-production of Symphony Space and WNYC, New York Public Radio, and is heard on public radio stations nationwide.
©2007 The Symphony Space, Inc. (P)2007 The Symphony Space, Inc.
Preventable
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A definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the US coronavirus crisis from one of the most recognizable and influential voices in healthcare From former head of Obamacare Andy Slavitt, Preventable is the definitive inside account of the United States' failed response to the coronavirus pandemic. Slavitt chronicles what he saw and how much could have been prevented - an unflinching investigation of the cultural, political, and economic drivers that led to unnecessary loss of life. With unparalleled access to the key players throughout the government on both sides of the aisle, the principal public figures, as well as the people working on the frontline involved in fighting the virus, Slavitt brings you into the room as fateful decisions are made and focuses on the people at the center of the political system, healthcare system, patients, and caregivers. The story that emerges is one of a country in which - despite the heroics of many - bad leadership, political and cultural fractures, and an unwillingness to sustain sacrifice light a fuse that is difficult to extinguish. Written in the tradition of The Big Short, Preventable continues Andy Slavitt’s important work of addressing the uncomfortable realities that brought America to this place. And, he puts forth the solutions that will prevent us from being here again, ensuring a better, stronger country for everyone. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press "Painfully good. The book could have been called, ‘Outrageous.’ The story Andy Slavitt tells is not just about Trump’s monumental failures but also about the deeper ones that started long before, with our health system, our politics, and more." (Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal)
©2021 Andy Slavitt (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
9: Bradley Whitford
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Transparent: Behind the Scenes delivers the inside scoop on the Amazon Original Series Transparent, starring Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, and Gaby Hoffman. It's the darkly comedic story of an LA family with serious boundary issues, whose past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. Note: Spoilers ahead - Transparent: Behind the Scenes interviews reveal every twist and turn of Season 1! "Nobody has ever seen me but me." Bradley Whitford is a West Wing alumnus and 2015 Emmy nominee for his Transparent role as Mark, Maura's tough friend who argues the hardest when they confront what it means to be true to themselves - and what it takes to break a secret. Bradley talks about his own family and his preparation for this role; his son reports, "Dad, this is the most excited I've ever seen you for a part!" You can watch all of the episodes of the Amazon Original Series Transparent only on Amazon Prime Instant Video. Audible Studios is a division of Audible, Inc. Producer and Director: Susie Bright. Co-producer and Editor: Jessica Lockhart. Transparent TV Show Creator: Jill Soloway. Transparent TV Show Producer: Andrea Sperling. Interviews and scripts by Celeste Giordani, Ethan Kuperberg, Ali Liebegott, Susie Bright, and Doug Patterson. Music: Original score for Transparent: Behind the Scenes by Daniel Goldsmith. Transparent TV Music Supervisor: Bruce Gilbert. Transparent TV score composed by Dustin O'Halloran and Vincent Jones. Recorded and engineered by OutLoud Audio.
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