Sam Gonzalez has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 6 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is Alou: My Baseball Journey.
Alou: My Baseball Journey
Summary
Growing up in a tiny shack in the Dominican Republic, Felipe Alou never dreamed he would be the first man to go from his country to play and manage in Major League Baseball and also the first to play in the World Series. Today, the Dominican Republic produces more Major League players than any country outside the United States.
In this extraordinary autobiography, Alou tells of his real dream: to become a doctor. An uncle was funding his university education when an improbable turn of events intervened at the 1955 Pan American Games. There as a track and field athlete, Alou was pressed into service on the baseball field to replace a player sent home for disciplinary reasons. A scout noticed Alou and offered him two hundred pesos to sign a pro contract. Battling racism in the United States and political turmoil in his home country, Alou persevered, paving the way for younger brothers Matty and Jesús and scores of other Dominicans, including his son Moisés. A fourth Alou brother, Juan, might have joined the historic trio if not for the improbable direction his own life took.
Alou played 17 years in the Major Leagues, accumulating more than 2,000 hits and 200 home runs, and then managed another 14 - four with the San Francisco Giants and 10 with the Montreal Expos - where he became the winningest manager in franchise history.
The book is published by University of Nebraska Press. The audiobook will be published by University Press Audiobooks.
©2018 Felipe Alou and Peter Kerasotis; foreword copyright Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (P)2018 Redwood Audiobooks
Dead & Alive
Summary
The body of a murder victim is discovered to be carrying a communicable zombie virus. The doctor of the public health department realizes he has 48 hours to track down the original zombie who has escaped a "dead farm" in this post-apocalyptic world. If he cannot find the zombie, the disease will become virulent and a large-scale epidemic will once again result.
©2015 John Del Toro (P)2015 John Del Toro
Self-Discipline and Willpower to Succeed
Summary
This audiobook is intended to help anyone who has the desire to improve their life; whether you are a man, a woman, a young adult working full time, or an elderly individual who has just retired. If you are an entrepreneur, a student, a stay-at-home mom, or all of the above, you will benefit from listening to this audiobook. My goal is to help you be the best you that you can be at work and all other areas of your life. In order to help you achieve this goal, I will speak about and emphasize the topic of willpower. Now you may be asking yourself, why are we making all of this noise about willpower? Why is it so important to have better control over it in our lives? There are many reasons why you would want to learn to enjoy the benefits of your willpower. Here is an overview with some concrete examples you might encounter in your daily routine: Exploiting your strengths Better overall health Achieving your goals Measuring your success Self-discipline is the art of exercising control over your emotions, feelings, and behavior and overcoming your weaknesses so you can reach your goals. Self-Control and motivation You need to start learning how to say "No" to your selfish desires, uncontrolled cravings, and destructive feelings. Your self-satisfying and primal desires will continuously require an appropriate amount of control. If you continue to satisfy your immediate urges, then you are weakening your self-control. Start to identify and act on what is truly necessary so you can develop a powerful and effective sense of personnel management. If willpower and self-discipline are indicators of success, how exactly can it be measured? Studies revealed that people with strong self-control and the ability to resist certain temptations are less likely to stray away from their ultimate goals.
©2018 Sebastian Hernandez (P)2018 Sebastian Hernandez
Russell Wilson: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Quarterbacks
Summary
Learn the incredible story of Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson! In Russell Wilson: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Quarterbacks, you'll hear about the inspirational story of football's star, Russell Wilson. This short unauthorized biography of Russell Wilson highlights the greatest moments of his career. Russell Wilson may have recently entered the NFL, but his impact on the Seattle Seahawks' franchise was immediate. In just his early 20s, Wilson is already a Super Bowl Champion, a feat very few quarterbacks can ever say they've accomplished. In this book, we'll explore Russell Wilson's journey to the NFL, as well as his impact on the game. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and early life High school years College years at North Carolina State Russell's NFL career Russell Wilson as a leader Wilson's personal life Russell's dual professional careers
©2015 Clayton Geoffreys (P)2015 Clayton Geoffreys