Many people have paid a high price for whistleblowing over the years. Skilled narrator Stephen Graybill's assured tone and steady delivery miraculously enliven this work by University of Minnesota ethicist Carl Elliott. Six stories reference the moral struggle that whistleblowers face, especially in the healthcare and educational arena. Elliott fought for an external investigation at his own institution after a vulnerable patient lost his life. Graybill sensitively presents the changed behavior of friends and associates who are fearful of or alienated by the whistleblower's action. Other topics on the theme include a discussion of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Graybill is particularly well suited to this philosophical discussion.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs
Publisher: Audible, Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An enjoyable dive into a frigid world filled with warm hearts.
Ballard’s fascination with cold water swimming is contagious. Even if climbing into an ice bath, swimming in the ocean in the winter, or alternating a steaming sauna with freezing water doesn’t really appeal, the stories of the participants, including the author himself, are joyful and life-affirming. Ballard cites studies about the positive impacts of a brief cold dip on mood, inflammation, and resiliency (although he recommends undergoing an in-depth medical checkup before jumping in). He meets Lynne Cox, a giant in the worlds of both distance and polar swimming; Olympians; and regular people who just want to feel both alert and calm. Ballard becomes an enthusiastic member of this tight club, and his performance clearly exudes his affection for the others and their serious purpose.
An enjoyable dive into a frigid world filled with warm hearts.Pub Date: June 9, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 22 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668106754
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 8, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
With Zomorodi cheering you on, you’ll be inspired to get up and move.
Zomorodi is, among other things, a podcaster and radio host, which means she is a natural at speaking directly to the listener. Zomorodi lays out the research into how our modern-day jobs and leisure pastimes have resulted in so many hours spent in front of screens that our bodies, minds, and mental health have all been negatively affected. She’s a real believer in moving for a few minutes every half hour, breathing deeply, looking away from the screen, and letting the mind wander instead of always being plugged in. Zomorodi’s performance is so enthusiastic and genial that her bite-sized recommendations for improving our health—each backed by research—feel both achievable and logical.
With Zomorodi cheering you on, you’ll be inspired to get up and move.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 3 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250444660
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 9, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2026
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