Book description
The extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. A 9-1-1 call might bring police or even the local funeral home. But that all changed with Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America's first paramedics and set the gold standard for emergency medicine around the world, only to have their story and their legacy erased--until now. In American Sirens, acclaimed journalist and paramedic Kevin Hazzard tells the dramatic story of how a group of young, undereducated Black men forged a new frontier of healthcare. He follows a rich cast of characters that includes John Moon, an orphan who found his calling as a paramedic; Peter Safar, the Nobel Prize-nominated physician who invented CPR and realized his vision for a trained ambulance service; and Nancy Caroline, the idealistic young doctor who turned a scrappy team into an international leader. At every turn, Freedom House battled racism--from the community, the police, and the government. Their job was grueling, the rules made up as they went along, their mandate nearly impossible--and yet despite the long odds and fierce opposition, they succeeded spectacularly. Never-before revealed in full, this is a rich and troubling hidden history of the Black origins of America's paramedics, a special band of dedicated essential workers, who stand ready to serve day and night on the line between life and death for every one of us.
Dr. WMD
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Storm Master
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Bliss
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Spit Turanga
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
MysticMingle
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Potato Sub
Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Alias Stick
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Pepper Prada
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ThoughtTrail
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Snowflake Pixie
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Super Flick
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Abiss
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Disco Thunder
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Zero Charisma
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
Arsenic Coo
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Mafia Princess
ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Criss Cross
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Riff Raff
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Stacker of Wheat
This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
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