Book description
The silence of space isn't empty. It's a held breath. And then, the crack. Not a sound, but a presence-the sickening shudder as Apollo 13's oxygen tank detonates. Jim Lovell's audiobook doesn't just recount the disaster; it drags you into the crushing void where the lunar module becomes a fragile coffin. You hear the static crackle of comms, the ragged gasps of astronauts clinging to hope, the frantic, whispered prayers from Mission Control as they race against time and physics. This isn't a movie retelling-it's the raw, unfiltered heartbeat of survival. Lovell's voice, calm but edged with the weight of the abyss, makes you feel the cold metal of the module, the terrifying math of every second ticking down. You hear the engineers' voices, strained with desperation, wrestling with a broken ship using only duct tape and ingenuity. And you hear the quiet terror in his wife's voice, waiting for a signal that might never come. The brilliance here isn't in the spectacle-it's in the human scale of the crisis. The book reveals the unsung heroes: the teams working in the dark, the children whispering prayers, the sheer, terrifying fragility of life adrift. It strips away the myth of space exploration, showing it raw, vulnerable, and utterly human. You don't just learn about Apollo 13-you live its desperate, breathtaking hours. The audiobook's power lies in its intimacy; you're not just listening to history, you're breathing its air, feeling its cold dread, and then, finally, tasting that impossible, hard-won relief as the Pacific swallows the capsule. It's not a story of triumph over nature-it's a story of humans refusing to let the silence win. And in that refusal, you find something timeless, something that still echoes in the quiet spaces between stars. This isn't just history. It's a reminder of what we're capable of when the darkness closes in.
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Twisty Dew
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Bowie
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Turnip King
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Candy Butcher
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Mr. Wholesome
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Doz
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Cool Iris
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Wheels
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Storm Master
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Deano
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TrinitySoul
This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Burn
Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Sofa King
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Minty Devil
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Sly Bible
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Light Lion
The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
BlacKitten
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Twix Esses
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Purity
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content – it's a real game-changer. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable.
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