Thank you for your interest. Chris Baskous' audio book version of Jim Fergus' novel: "THE WILD GIRL" for BBC Audiobooks America has won AudioFile Magazine's coveted "Earphone Award". Available at amazon and other online outlets, or your local library.
Hear some excerpts from THE WILD GIRL:
"The Fight" -
"Wild Girl Prologue Excerpt" -
WILD GIRL REVIEW from AudioFile Magazine, Oct-Nov 2005:"Newly Orphaned 17 year-old Ned Giles leaves Chicago to join the 1932 Great Apache Expedition, a search for a young boy who was kidnapped by Apaches. Narrator Chris Baskous creates a disparate cast of characters with a myriad of accents. This historical novel guides readers through a dark period in American history, replete with heartbreaking prejudice and breath-snatching violence. Listeners who sign on for the journey across the desert southwest will find themselves swept up in the challenges faced by these unforgettable characters. This is one of those instances when the audiobook version is more affecting than listening to the voices in your head, so vivid are the characterizations." R.O
Fans of TV icon Mr Rogers will please note: Chris Baskous also recorded the audio book version of Tim Madigan's I'M PROUD OF YOU... The project was produced for Penguin Audio by David Rapkin. YOU CAN BUY THIS BOOK VIA DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OR CD at LEARNOUTLOUD.COM AND ALSO AUDIBLE.COM
I'm Proud of You (Prologue):
A review from PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY: "...
Warning stickers should be attached to this audiobook warning people not to listen while driving or operating heavy machinery. Only Oscar the Grouch could resist weeping during this affecting tale of the unlikely friendship between children's television host Fred Rogers and Texas journalist Madigan. After writing a profile of Rogers, the two began to correspond. With Rogers's help, Madigan began to find emotional healing from old wounds and to repair broken relationships. Baskous narrates with a voice that is warm, deep and, well, neighborly... The rich and smooth cadences of his narration bring Madigan's remembrances to life. The uplifting nature of the memoir and the satisfying tenderness of Baskous's interpretation will make this a welcome gift for anyone who has struggled with depression or loss. "
While AudioFile had this to say: "...
Tim Madigan recounts how children's TV legend Fred Rogers acted as a guide and friend to him during times of crisis. CB reads the part of Rogers with a slow voice, enunciating his words in a manner similar to Rogers '. The result is a familiar sense of wisdom and calm... an emotional crisis seems to jar Baskous into Madigan's heart, from that point onthe performance is stellar ..."
Christian Baskous maintains an audio studio in New York for commercial voiceovers as well as all manner of freelance recording including audiobooks and industrials.