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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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  • Nicole Weiss
  • 2020-04-21

Not a Baseball Fan!

But really enjoyed this. Found the stories of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams to be interesting. Nick Jonas has a soothing voice which makes him easy to listen to as a narrator.

Recommend as a quick bite of something to listen to.

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  • Lauren Burnette
  • 2020-04-23

I'm not a huge baseball fan, but....

I love Nick Jonas voice! I could listen to him read or sing about any subject all day long. Very interesting story, nevertheless.

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  • Alison
  • 2020-04-24

Perfect!

This is a great story and Nick has a amazing story telling voice. I hope he reads more stories to us soon!

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  • Mateo
  • 2020-04-21

The Best bed time story

I like that Nick Jonas read this book his voice is smooth and helps you fall asleep faster. But this story has so many ups and downs but overall this book is really good.

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  • Kari Niles
  • 2020-04-21

Not even a Jonas Brothers fan but this... AMAZING!

Hi there, I couldn't name a Jonas Brothers song but this story is such a great nighttime drift off sort of thing and Nick Jonas does have an exceptional voice. I wish I could say I loved the whole thing but I fell asleep probably 4 minutes in, so tonight I will set my sleeptimer to 10 minutes. New bedtime ritual!

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  • Megan K.
  • 2020-04-23

Nick Jonas and his Amazing Voice

Wow... the soothing sound of his voice is something so incredible to fall asleep to. On top of that he’s talking about my favorite sport (baseball), my favorite team (Red Sox), and my birthday (2nd of July). Going to sleep doesn’t get much better than this.

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  • Ryan Nunley
  • 2020-04-22

Short, but a great story

This story is a great look back towards America’s greatest baseball players Joe and Ted. I wish I was a young kid sneaking in to the baseball park to see Ted Willams play. Great swing advice.

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  • Cathy R:
  • 2020-06-10

Publisher’s mistake

While Nick’s voice is appropriate for a sleeper, this story deserved an animated voice of a person passionate about baseball, like Billy Crystal.

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  • Zelma Smith
  • 2020-04-23

Excellent!

As a Jonas fan and a baseball fan. Loved this story great information. I love his voice and this was the calmest story I have heard in awhile. Wonderful job!!

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  • Ester
  • 2020-04-21

Amazing!!

Nick’s voice is soothing and captivating!! You’re attention will be on this story and nothing else!! It’s a must buy!

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  • Moon Goddess
  • 2020-05-07

Boring

The narrator is great but the story is long and boring. The only reason that would help me to fall asleep is because of boredom.

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