Book description
WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE"A compelling and important history that this nation desperately needs to hear." -Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative Chasing Me to My Grave presents the late artist Winfred Rembert's breathtaking body of work alongside his story, as told to Tufts Philosopher Erin I. Kelly. Rembert grew up in a family of Georgia field laborers, joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager, survived a near-lynching at the hands of law enforcement, and spent seven years on chain gangs. There he learned the leather tooling skills that became the bedrock of his autobiographical paintings. Years later, encouraged by his wife, Patsy, Rembert brought his past to vibrant life in scenes of joy and terror, from the promise of southern Black commerce to the brutality of chain gang labor. Vivid, confrontational, revelatory, and complex, Chasing Me to My Grave is a searing memoir in prose and painted leather that celebrates Black life and summons readers to confront painful and urgent realities at the heart of American society. Booklist #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year African American Literary Book Club (AALBC) #1 Nonfiction Bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year by: NPR, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, Barnes & Noble, Hudson Booksellers, ARTnews, and more Amazon Editors' Pick Carnegie Medal of Excellence Longlist
Natural Mess
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3D Waffle
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Milan Call Back
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Dangle
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Dredd
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MeeP
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Good-lookin’
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Slug-em-dog
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Pixy Mox
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New Magoo
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Silver Rose
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Helmet Destroyer
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
Dance Bloom
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Shy Warrior
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Heaven Sent
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LoreLoomer
Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Pixie Soldier
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Sapiens
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Kitchen
CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
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