Year of the Monkey Free Audiobook Download by Patti Smith

"This is the story of a monkey who wanted to see what it was like to be human, who wanted to see what it was like to be born in the human world. This is his story, and he'll never let you forget it."

Born Mar. 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, Patti Smith became a literary figure in the 1970s as a poet and an essayist published in numerous magazines, journals, and books including her debut work The Horses Are Numb (1973), a blend of poetry and prose that brought attention to many social issues. The omnibus The Kid (1978) followed but was not nearly as successful. In the 1980s, Smith began writing novels that have proved more popular: Just Kids (2010) is based on her childhood friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe; Memory Banks (1996) examines themes of memory; and Rock n Roll Nigger: On the Road with Patti Smith (2012) is an autobiographical account of her

Patti Smith's memoir opens with a powerful and personal introduction. The book begins in 1965 and tells the story of her life during the year that she was born, in particular, what it was like to grow up in New York City when the Beat Generation was at its height. The end result is a beautiful account of how one year made a huge impact on Smith's life.

The Year of the Monkey is a fictional novel set in the early 1960s, when China was ruled by Mao Zedong. It tells the story of a Chinese woman who emigrates to America and becomes an expert on primates. In her new book, she travels to Africa and learns that apes are being targeted by hunters.

The Year of the Monkey audiobook download is a beautifully narrated audio book by Patti Smith about the Chinese Zodiac.

Patti Smith, who was born in Long Branch, New Jersey is known for her song, Horses. She is also known as a writer and poet who has published many books. Her latest book is a memoir of the year 1987 when she met rocker Jim Morrison and his girlfriend Patricia Kennealy in the French Quarter in New Orleans. It was their first visit to America since The Doors played Woodstock a few years before.