Book description
From multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg comes a new and unique memoir of her family and their influence on her early life.If it weren’t for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010—and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later—she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone.Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, Whoopi shares many of the deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time. Growing up in the projects in New York City, there were trips to Coney Island, the Ice Capades, and museums, and every Christmas was a magical experience. To this day, she doesn’t know how her mother was able to give them such an enriching childhood, despite the struggles they faced—and it wasn’t until she was well into adulthood that Whoopi learned just how traumatic some of those struggles were.Fans of personal memoirs such as Finding Me by Viola Davis and In Pieces by Sally Field will be touched by Bits and Pieces: a moving tribute from a daughter to her mother, and a beautiful portrait of three people who loved each other deeply. Whoopi writes, “Not everybody gets to walk this earth with folks who let you be exactly who you are and who give you the confidence to become exactly who you want to be. So, I thought I’d share mine with you.”
Mrs. Voltage
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Most Wanted
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. 🎙️ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt – what a game-changer! 🛒📚 🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Pepper
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Storm Master
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Bitmap
Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
Houston
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 🌟 Unleashing the power of audiobooks with this user-friendly app – it's like having a personal storyteller on demand! 📚🔥 Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
X-Dew
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
MuseMaster
💡 Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder – thank you, this app! 📱📖 ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
DZE
This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives.
Mad Rascal
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Dorothy Solitaire
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Bourbon Mirage
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends.
Sun Lemon
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Sweet Manhattan
🎶📚 Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling – audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. 🎧🏠 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
PixelPioneer
Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
LunaStar
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket – truly amazing! ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Armed Hawk
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. 📚 Embracing reading in the digital age – this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. 📱🎉 Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive.
Slow Trot
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. 🎉📚 This app has rekindled my love for books – I can't stop listening! 🚀🎧 Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
The Howling Swede
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable.
Flash
I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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