Book description
Mr. Charles Dixon has served as a community program Director advocating for fathers and families over 25 years in Newark, New Jersey and across America. He has also served a consultant to the National Head Start Bureau in Washington, DC, working with local and national media; NBC Dateline, and other broadcasting networks.Mr. Dixon is a graduate of Seton Hall University in New Jersey (Non-Profit Management, MPA Program)."Arise" unearth a treasure among African American Men and families emerging through a dark period of the 20th century. A journey filled with the trials and triumphs of Blacks through segregation, discrimination, riots, Vietnam War, welfare establishment and the post aftermath of the civil rights movement.Mr. Dixon engages his family as a reflection mirroring the image of the millions of African American families living in the United States during this period. He discusses the social ingredients in the development and shaping of black men and the significant roles of Black Women's in aiding and supporting men in achieving success.Moreover, He gives tribute and recognition to unsung heroes and local and national community leaders who played a significant role in fortifying the community providing support to single parent and indigent families. Thus, He highlights several decades of the Men's Movement in the United States in promoting responsible fatherhood toward social change.Finally, the author creates a path for hope and inspiration through the power of faith and perseverance through his personal experiences, professional training, and testimonies. He affirms men and families can "Arise from the beneath the rubble of discrimination, racism, hardships, poverty, crime, and other life threatening challenges to live above their mental & social conditions and circumstance of life.
Insane SweepKick
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Delirium
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Dr. Cocktail
Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Girl Brownie
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ShadowDancer
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PepperBurst
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ZenaCake
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FlyGuardX
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres β there's something for everyone. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
High Heel Goddess
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Mr. Peppermint
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Trip
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Midas
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Show Boat
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Daffy Girl
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Alpha
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Prone
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight.
Fuzzy Rainbow
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Backstreet
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars! Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Martini Flower
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Easy Mac
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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