Book description
A family reunion gives way to an unforgettable genealogical quest as relatives reconnect across lines of color, culture, and time, putting the past into urgent conversation with the present. In 1791, Thomas Jefferson hired a Black man to help survey Washington, DC. That man was Benjamin Banneker, an African American mathematician, a writer of almanacs, and one of the greatest astronomers of his generation. Banneker then wrote what would become a famous letter to Jefferson, imploring the new president to examine his hypocrisy, as someone who claimed to love liberty yet was an enslaver. More than two centuries later, Rachel Jamison Webster, an ostensibly white woman, learns that this groundbreaking Black forefather is also her distant relative. Acting as a storyteller, Webster draws on oral history and conversations with her DNA cousins to imagine the lives of their shared ancestors across eleven generations, among them Banneker's grandparents, an interracial couple who broke the law to marry when America was still a conglomerate of colonies under British rule. These stories shed light on the legal construction of race and display the brilliance and resistance of early African Americans in the face of increasingly unjust laws, some of which are still in effect in the present day.
Bambi Wings
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Drop Stone
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Twitch
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General Finish
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Cool Iris
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JigKraken
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General Finish
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Springheel Jack
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DriftDetector
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Sand Whiskers
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Copilot
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DriftDetector
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Moon Cricket
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Yellow Menace
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
General Broomdog
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Doz
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Poptart AK47
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Force
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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