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  • The Perfect Swing

  • Written by: James McGirk
  • Narrated by: Nick Jonas
  • Length: 37 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)
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The Perfect Swing

Written by: James McGirk
Narrated by: Nick Jonas

Publisher's Summary

Hear singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas lend his voice to the history of one of his favorite subjects: baseball. 

This unique story is written specifically to help you drift off, with no clear beginning, middle, or end, so you don’t need to follow the details too closely. In it, you’ll hear Nick Jonas describe how Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams reached legendary status, and how they shaped the three components of a perfect swing. 

What is the perfect swing? You might be asleep before you find out.

This title is part of a collection of audio experiences created to deliver your best sleep during this difficult time. While we’re giving this away for free, we’ll also be donating meals daily through Newark Working Kitchens so those in need and first responders don’t go to bed hungry.

Brought to you in collaboration with Thrive Global.

©2020 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC

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Didn't Put Me To Sleep, But Was A Great Listen

I unfortunately know what the perfect swing is now. The delivery and tone had me perfectly relaxed for the full duration, so while I didn't fall asleep, I did rest and learn more than I ever wanted to know about swinging a baseball bat.

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Great listen

I wish my Dad was still around to here this. it's amazing what those guys did. makes you want to play ball.

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Great easy listener

Nick Jonas has an amazing narration voice. Not sure if it is because of his singing talents, but either way he could definitely be a narrator between albums.

The story was well written as well. Didn’t know some of that was said and am glad I now know. Very interesting.

Sure it was free but is worth the listen, it only 35 minutes so a quick listen.

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The Perfect Bedtime Story

I love this bedtime story. Nick Jonas narrates it perfectly and the story is just a good one. Total enjoyment.

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A Visualization Delight

Truly enjoyable, incredibly descriptive and inspiring story.
Narrator could have taken slightly more time, however, nailed it with his grit and clear passion for the subject.
Relaxing bedtime story to listen to at first, and (for a non-super-sports-fan) by the end, had me standing in my bedroom at 2am, demonstrating the exact positioning and visualizing MY "perfect swing".
Wonderful little listen👌

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the best

Thankyou for this story. Mr. Jonas was superb. Talking about baseball...a dessert.
... listen to this story.my imagination was in 1941 watching Joe and Ted play and Jonas announcing the play by play.

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Outstanding narration by Nick Jonas!

I have never cared about sports but no one can deny superhuman talent in any capacity! This story is interesting and Nick Jonas' perfect timber, pitch and velvety teddy bear tones skillfully narrating baseball stats will lull you to another dimension in your mind through space and time into this seemingly impossible lucid but sleeping state where you eventually realize you've somehow awoke feeling more rested than you think. Fantastic. Watch him play Nate Kulina on Tv show Kingdom. A natural talent.

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Excellent story.

Listened to it several times and found it enthralling each time. A positive little pick-me-up.

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