Book description
The origins and evolution of Irish American identity, from colonial times through the twentieth century “Subtly provocative. . . . [Meagher] traces the making and remaking of Irish America through several iterations and shows the impact of religion on each.”—Terry Golway, Wall Street Journal As millions of Irish immigrants and their descendants created community in the United States over the centuries, they neither remained Irish nor simply became American. Instead, they created a culture and defined an identity that was unique to their circumstances, a new people that they would continually reinvent: Irish Americans. Historian Timothy J. Meagher traces the Irish American experience from the first Irishman to step ashore at Roanoke in 1585 to John F. Kennedy’s election as president in 1960. As he chronicles how Irish American culture evolved, Meagher looks at how various groups adapted and thrived—Protestants and Catholics, immigrants and American born, those located in different geographic corners of the country. He describes how Irish Americans made a living, where they worshiped, and when they married, and how Irish American politicians found particular success, from ward bosses on the streets of New York, Boston, and Chicago to the presidency. In this sweeping history, Meagher reveals how the Irish American identity was forged, how it has transformed, and how it has held lasting influence on American culture.
NexusNomad
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook.
Petite Beauty
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Bruh
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Stud Buster
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
DollFaceKillah
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Firefly
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Third Moon
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StorySculptor
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Pepper Prada
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Doll Champagne
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Domino
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. I'm grateful for this app – it's made reading a part of my everyday life. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Willow Dragon
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
SprkR
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues!
FLAK Angel
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Freeze Queen
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app.
Liquid Death
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
Flint Cast-Iron
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
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