Book description
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year for Nonfiction "...an essential and engaging look at recent disability history."-- Buzzfeed One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn't built for all of us and of one woman's activism--from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington--Being Heumann recounts Judy Heumann's lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society. Paralyzed from polio at eighteen months, Judy's struggle for equality began early in life. From fighting to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" to later winning a lawsuit against the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her paralysis, Judy's actions set a precedent that fundamentally improved rights for disabled people. As a young woman, Judy rolled her wheelchair through the doors of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in San Francisco as a leader of the Section 504 Sit-In, the longest takeover of a governmental building in US history. Working with a community of over 150 disabled activists and allies, Judy successfully pressured the Carter administration to implement protections for disabled peoples' rights, sparking a national movement and leading to the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candid, intimate, and irreverent, Judy Heumann's memoir about resistance to exclusion invites readers to imagine and make real a world in which we all belong.
Potato Sub
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TeederSmartie
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Midas
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Divine Quasar
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NecroBull
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Ella of Light
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Show Boat
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Good William
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Shwatson
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Whip 2T
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Firefly
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Dez North
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Frosty Snazz
Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Darth 44
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Cool Law Topping
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Blister
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Ozzie Treat
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Blinker
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SereneScribe
Audiobook excellence simplified β this app's functionality is a true delight. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Grotas
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate.
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