Book description
An urgent investigation of student debt in America revealing the corrupt systems, rotten policies, and bad actors that have created a $1.7 trillion crisis. College costs more today than ever and is worth less. Tuition at public colleges has more than tripled in the past 50 years. Over the same period student debt has grown from virtually nothing to more than $1.7 trillion, second only to home mortgages. Skyrocketing student-loan burdens are leading an entire generation to put off the traditional milestones of adulthood: buying homes, getting married, starting families, and saving for retirement. The burden weighs heavier on women and black Americans, and with almost 10 percent of student debtors now over the age of 60, it is a crisis no longer limited to the young. Ryann Liebenthal's Burdened tells the maddening story of how the power plays of legislators and presidents, the commodification of higher ed, and the rapacious practices of for-profit colleges and private lenders have created today's student-debt lava pit. As the notion of student-loan cancellation percolates into the political mainstream, Liebenthal offers a deeply researched, sweeping narrative of our broken system. Rather than give in to despair, she boldly charts a way out, offering hopeful solutions to this seemingly unfixable problem.
Overrun
ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app! Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Marbles
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Thumb Candy
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Steel Solstice
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Lady Katniss
Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Bug Fire
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CloudFrenzy
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Juice Petite
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine.
Despair
Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Grabber
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Chicago Blackout
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QuestWeaver
Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Fire Fish
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Wiccan Trouble
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Eerie Mizzen
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Sofa King
I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
HighBomber
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. π±π ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session.
Chocolate Thunder
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Firedog
No more hassle with formats β this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature!
Voodoo Queen
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
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