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.
VisionVortex
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B@d B0y
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RiddleRover
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Trash Pocky
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Desert Haze
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Dahlia
ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Marine Dre
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Digger
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Fire Sass
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Admiral Tot
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
MindfulMingle
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Electric Saturn
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White Swan
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Wrangler Jim
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Twiddle Twix
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences – time flies by! ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session.
Pitfall
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Undergrad
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable.
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ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. 📱 Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap – this app is my digital library card! 📚📱 ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Tse Tse Guy
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Flakes
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me!
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