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    The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum
    Turing: The Tragic Life of Alan Turing
    Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell
    Audiobook series5 titles

    Bio Shorts Series

    Written by Howard Brinkley, Fergus Mason and Paul Brody

    Narrated by Jason Sullivan

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    About this series

    In 1835, at the age of 13, a young boy walked nearly 300 miles to Paris; he worked odd jobs and did whatever it took to survive. He eventually learned a craft: box making. Before long, the young boy had earned enough to open his own box-making store.

    The tale may seem a bit unremarkable until you consider the boy’s name: Louis Vuitton.

    You know the brand, but not the man; take a look at the genius that created one of the most recognizable brands in the world with this biography.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGolgotha Press, Inc.
    Release dateJan 28, 2021
    The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum
    Turing: The Tragic Life of Alan Turing
    Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell

    Titles in the series (5)

    • 1

      Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell
      Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell

      Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell

      Fergus Mason
      5/5 - 5 ratings
      5/5 - 5 ratings

      ★★★ In the shadow of every great man is a greater woman  ★★★ T.E. Lawrence is often credited with bringing diplomacy to the Middle East; in the shadows of every great man, you will often find an even greater woman. In Lawrence’s case, that woman’s name was Gertrude Bell. In a time when women didn't go to school, Bell did; in a time when women didn't join the army, Bell secured a job at the Army Intelligence Headquarters in Cairo; she spoke Arabic, Persian, French, and German. She knew the Middle Eastern terrain and culture better than almost any Westerner of her time. In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert." This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

      ★★★ In the shadow of every great man is a greater woman  ★★★ T.E. Lawrence is often credited with bringing diplomacy to the Middle East; in the shadows of every great man, you will often find an even greater woman. In Lawrence’s case, that woman’s name was Gertrude Bell. In a time when women didn't go to school, Bell did; in a time when women didn't join the army, Bell secured a job at the Army Intelligence Headquarters in Cairo; she spoke Arabic, Persian, French, and German. She knew the Middle Eastern terrain and culture better than almost any Westerner of her time. In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert." This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

    • 2

      The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum
      The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum

      The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum

      Paul Brody
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      ★★★ You know his books, now discover his life ★★★ For over 100 years, L. Frank Baum's classic fantasy series "The Wizard of Oz" has inspired films, books, and even fan clubs. Despite the success of the series, not a lot has been written about the author: L. Frank Baum. This biography looks at both the life and times of L. Frank Baum; it gives insight into what inspired him to write his classic novel, and provides a glimpse into his regular life.

      ★★★ You know his books, now discover his life ★★★ For over 100 years, L. Frank Baum's classic fantasy series "The Wizard of Oz" has inspired films, books, and even fan clubs. Despite the success of the series, not a lot has been written about the author: L. Frank Baum. This biography looks at both the life and times of L. Frank Baum; it gives insight into what inspired him to write his classic novel, and provides a glimpse into his regular life.

    • 3

      Turing: The Tragic Life of Alan Turing
      Turing: The Tragic Life of Alan Turing

      Turing: The Tragic Life of Alan Turing

      Fergus Mason
      4/5 - 8 ratings
      4/5 - 8 ratings

      ★★★ The code breaker that helped win the war ★★★ Hundreds of movies and thousands of books have been written about the heroes of World War II. For dozens of years, however, few people knew about one of the greatest heroes of the war—a mild-mannered, eccentric mathematician from the University of Cambridge. This man, an undeniable genius whose later life was plagued by controversy and tragedy, probably played a greater role in the eventual Allied victory than anyone else. Until quite recently his contribution to the war effort was barely recognized. Everyone’s heard of Churchill, Eisenhower, Montgomery, Patton, and even de Gaulle, but far fewer have ever heard of Alan Turing. This is his incredible story.

      ★★★ The code breaker that helped win the war ★★★ Hundreds of movies and thousands of books have been written about the heroes of World War II. For dozens of years, however, few people knew about one of the greatest heroes of the war—a mild-mannered, eccentric mathematician from the University of Cambridge. This man, an undeniable genius whose later life was plagued by controversy and tragedy, probably played a greater role in the eventual Allied victory than anyone else. Until quite recently his contribution to the war effort was barely recognized. Everyone’s heard of Churchill, Eisenhower, Montgomery, Patton, and even de Gaulle, but far fewer have ever heard of Alan Turing. This is his incredible story.

    • 4

      Young Abraham Lincoln: The Childhood and Early Life of Abraham Lincoln
      Young Abraham Lincoln: The Childhood and Early Life of Abraham Lincoln

      Young Abraham Lincoln: The Childhood and Early Life of Abraham Lincoln

      Howard Brinkley
      0 ratings
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      ★★★ Discover the young life that shaped a great man ★★★ Few famous humans came into the world under such humble circumstances as Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809. But it may very well be that the humble and unassuming life he lived actually served to shape him into the solid, moral, honest, decent, hard-working adult that he became. What were those circumstances, the formula so to speak, that molded this future president? This biography looks at the childhood and young adulthood of Abraham Lincoln.

      ★★★ Discover the young life that shaped a great man ★★★ Few famous humans came into the world under such humble circumstances as Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809. But it may very well be that the humble and unassuming life he lived actually served to shape him into the solid, moral, honest, decent, hard-working adult that he became. What were those circumstances, the formula so to speak, that molded this future president? This biography looks at the childhood and young adulthood of Abraham Lincoln.

    • 5

      Vuitton: A Biography of Louis Vuitton
      Vuitton: A Biography of Louis Vuitton

      Vuitton: A Biography of Louis Vuitton

      Fergus Mason
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      In 1835, at the age of 13, a young boy walked nearly 300 miles to Paris; he worked odd jobs and did whatever it took to survive. He eventually learned a craft: box making. Before long, the young boy had earned enough to open his own box-making store. The tale may seem a bit unremarkable until you consider the boy’s name: Louis Vuitton. You know the brand, but not the man; take a look at the genius that created one of the most recognizable brands in the world with this biography.

      In 1835, at the age of 13, a young boy walked nearly 300 miles to Paris; he worked odd jobs and did whatever it took to survive. He eventually learned a craft: box making. Before long, the young boy had earned enough to open his own box-making store. The tale may seem a bit unremarkable until you consider the boy’s name: Louis Vuitton. You know the brand, but not the man; take a look at the genius that created one of the most recognizable brands in the world with this biography.

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