Book description
Carrie and Me - An Audible Journey Through Love, Loss, and Laughter
Listening to Carrie and Me on audiobook is like being invited into a warm, dimly lit living room where Carol Burnett's gentle voice guides you through the most intimate moments of her life. The narration captures the humor and heart that have made the legendary comedienne a household name, but it also brings out a softer, more vulnerable side that only a mother can reveal.
What makes this recording truly special is how it turns diary entries, photographs, and letters into living memories. Carol's tone shifts effortlessly from playful banter to reflective silence as she recounts her daughter Carrie's triumph over teenage addiction, the joy of her creative successes, and the sorrow of losing her at 38. The soundscape is subtle but effective: soft background music underscores key passages without drowning the storytelling.
Readers who have praised Carol for her "loving, poignant" approach will find the audiobook a faithful extension of that style. It balances humor with grief, never letting one overpower the other. You hear Carrie's quirky wit through Carol's recollections, and you feel the weight of the mother's love in every pause. The authenticity is palpable; it feels as though Carol is speaking directly to each listener, offering both a tribute and an invitation to reflect on our own relationships.
For anyone who has followed Carol Burnett's career or simply appreciates a heartfelt memoir, Carrie and Me is an essential listen. It reminds us that even the brightest stars have shadows, but those shadows are illuminated by love, resilience, and, above all, laughter.
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Rook
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Cream
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Chuckles
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience