Book description
The iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being overlooked in the music industry, and the stories that inspired her enduring songs. Lucinda Williams's rise to fame was anything but easy. Raised in a working-class family in the Deep South, she moved from town to town each time her father--a poet, a textbook salesman, a professor, a lover of parties--got a new job, totaling twelve different places by the time she was eighteen. Her mother suffered from severe mental illness and was in and out of hospitals. And when Williams was about a year old, she had to have an emergency tracheotomy--an inauspicious start for a singing career. But she was also born a fighter, and she would develop a voice that has captivated millions. In Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, Williams takes readers through the events that shaped her music--from performing for family friends in her living room to singing at local high schools and colleges in Mexico City, to recording her first album with Folkway Records and headlining a sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall. She reveals the inspirations for her unforgettable lyrics, including the doomed love affairs with "poets on motorcycles" and the gothic southern landscapes of the many different towns of her youth, including Macon, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Williams spent years working at health food stores and record stores during the day so she could play her music at night, and faced record companies who told her that her music was not "finished," that it was "too country for rock and too rock for country." But her fighting spirit persevered, leading to a hard-won success that spans seventeen Grammy nominations and a legacy as one of the greatest and most influential songwriters of our time. Raw, intimate, and honest, Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You is an evocative reflection on an extraordinary woman's life journey.
EchoExplorer
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Greek Rifle
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Flash
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Racy Lion
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Emerald Vine
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Chip Queen
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Mad Jack
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Goldman
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Digital Equinox
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Wheels
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Twiddle Twix
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Icy Avenger
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Dr. Jam Man
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! The app's performance is nothing short of impressive β smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
ButterQuest
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Sw33per
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Club Nola
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Show Off
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Sofa King
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! The app supports background playback, which is a must for me. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Snow Hound
π§ An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand β this app is pure convenience! ππ Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
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