Book description
A landmark modern classic about the Korean-American immigrant experience and the dawn of Los Angeles’ KoreatownClay Walls tells the story of Haesu and Chun, immigrants who fled Japanese-occupied Korea for Los Angeles in the decade prior to World War II, and their American-born children. First published in 1986, it offers a portrait of what being Korean in the USA meant in the first half of the twentieth century, exploring themes of immigration, racism and generational trauma, and depicting the early decades of Los Angeles’s Koreatown. Through three sections representing the perspectives of mother, father and daughter, what resonates the most is the voice of a woman and her self-determination, through national identity, marriage and motherhood.
Moon Solitaire
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DreamDiver
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Lightweight
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Esquire
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Dorothy Solitaire
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Sw33per
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Don Stab
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Wonder Lady
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Athena Star
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Clover Dragon
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Star Killer
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ForumFlare
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Master Jetson
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Coffee
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
Wiccan Thunder
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FrankenGrin
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Wiccan Thunder
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Shwatson
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Wild Tesla
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
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