Book description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A renowned historian traces the life of a single object handed down through three generations of Black women to craft a "deeply layered and insightful" (The Washington Post) testament to people who are left out of the archives. WINNER: Frederick Douglass Book Prize, Harriet Tubman Prize, PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize, Lawrence W. Levine Award, Darlene Clark Hine Award, Cundill History Prize, Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, Massachusetts Book Award ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Slate, Vulture, Publishers Weekly "A history told with brilliance and tenderness and fearlessness."--Jill Lepore, author of These Truths: A History of the United States In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose faced a crisis: the imminent sale of her daughter Ashley. Thinking quickly, she packed a cotton bag for her with a few items, and, soon after, the nine-year-old girl was separated from her mother and sold. Decades later, Ashley's granddaughter Ruth embroidered this family history on the sack in spare, haunting language. Historian Tiya Miles carefully traces these women's faint presence in archival records, and, where archives fall short, she turns to objects, art, and the environment to write a singular history of the experience of slavery, and the uncertain freedom afterward, in the United States. All That She Carried is a poignant story of resilience and love passed down against steep odds. It honors the creativity and resourcefulness of people who preserved family ties when official systems refused to do so, and it serves as a visionary illustration of how to reconstruct and recount their stories today FINALIST: MAAH Stone Book Award, Kirkus Prize, Mark Lynton History Prize, Chatauqua Prize ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, NPR, Time, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Smithsonian Magazine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ms. magazine, Book Riot, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
Mallow Man
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Wild Hair
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X-Dew
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Wild Hair
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Undergrad Split
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Abyss Tamer
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Granola
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Round Kick Boomer
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German Coach
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Lucifurious
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NemesisX
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Disco Thunder
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it! Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Koi Diva
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Sugar Man
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Poptart AK47
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Skool
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Hightower
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface β it's a true delight. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Blink
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Wheels
ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Keystone
ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience