Book description
"Throughout my life," writes Jeff Darren Muse, "manhood has been a kind of topographic map. Yet it's peer pressure or social norms telling me which route to follow: Smile, Jeff, have a beer. Make babies. Make lots of money. Buy yourself a leaf blower. Hang out at parties. Lighten up."So begins this unflinching look at a fifty-one-year-old environmental educator torn by restlessness and regret. Part Generation X travelogue, part love letter, part reflection on White male identity, Dear Park Ranger searches for purpose, companionship, a lost father, and home. Muse must break trail to find his way. From the farms and football fields of central Indiana, to snowy West Coast wildlands, from desert canyons, to meandering rivers, to a city built by slavery, he interrogates his younger years shaped by insecurity and wanderlust, as well as later choices such as marrying "Ranger Paula" and pursuing a tree hugger's career. The book opens in South Carolina, where Muse works as a historical interpreter at a former cotton plantation, a situation demanding not only new skills, but also discomforting awareness. Race, gender, age-all must be examined.Dear Park Ranger is for anyone who loves fiercely and falls hard, who tries and tries again to get the important things right: handholding on long walks, a swift paddle stroke, a lighter backpack, and never giving up hope that better days lie ahead. At turns humorous and self-deprecating, redemptive and resolute, this is one man's stirring gut check through inner and outer terrain.
LuminaLore
ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Sneaky Lady
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Sylvester Eye
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ForumFlare
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Sokol
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Berry Succubus
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive.
Risen
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Dandelion
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PixelPilgrim
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Romance Guppy
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ThreadTrail
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Kawaii Red
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Goatee Shield
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Lady Fantastic
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Old Felix
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Voodoo Queen
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Bad Bunny
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Kingfisher
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
Steel
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Wildcat Talent
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story!
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