Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: Entertainment Weekly, Oprah Daily, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, The Daily Beast, CNN, Harper's Bazaar "A glorious book--an assured novel that's gorgeously told." --The New York Times Book Review "An incredibly moving epic about an unforgettable family." --CBS Sunday Morning "[An] absorbing novel...I felt both grateful to have known these people and bereft at the prospect of leaving them behind." --The Washington Post A stunning novel about love, work, and marriage that asks how far one family and one community will go to protect their future. Colleen and Rich Gundersen are raising their young son, Chub, on the rugged California coast. It's 1977, and life in this Pacific Northwest logging town isn't what it used to be. For generations, the community has lived and breathed timber; now that way of life is threatened. Colleen is an amateur midwife. Rich is a tree-topper. It's a dangerous job that requires him to scale trees hundreds of feet tall--a job that both his father and grandfather died doing. Colleen and Rich want a better life for their son--and they take steps to assure their future. Rich secretly spends their savings on a swath of ancient redwoods. But when Colleen, grieving the loss of a recent pregnancy and desperate to have a second child, challenges the logging company's use of the herbicides she believes are responsible for the many miscarriages in the community, Colleen and Rich find themselves on opposite sides of a budding conflict. As tensions in the town rise, they threaten the very thing the Gundersens are trying to protect: their family. Told in prose as clear as a spring-fed creek, Damnation Spring is an intimate, compassionate portrait of a family whose bonds are tested and a community clinging to a vanishing way of life. An extraordinary story of the transcendent, enduring power of love--between husband and wife, mother and child, and longtime neighbors. An essential novel for our times.
A mother and midwife inadvertently threatens the fortunes and livelihoods of her family and their neighbors after noticing an increase in local miscarriages and believes it's caused by the pesticides used by the Sanderson Timber Company, her husband's employer.
Tin Mutt
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Pepper Mouse
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TrixiePhany
Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Crash Test
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Dandelion
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The Beekeeper
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New York Mood
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Bridge Whip
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps.
Kitchen
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
EchoEnigma
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Steel Cut Toe
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends.
The Flying Mouse
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Icy Avenger
I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional.
Seattle Jay
Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Winter Bite
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LifeRobber
Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Casanova
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QuestQuill
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EchoEmissary
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Gothic Gucci
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
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