Book description
Join award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall on a journey through America's haunted racial past, with the legendary Green Book as your guide.For countless Americans, the open road has long been a place where dangers lurk. In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers encountered locked doors, hostile police, and potentially violent encounters almost everywhere, in both the South and the North. From 1936 to 1967, millions relied on The Negro Motorist Green Book, the definitive guide to businesses where they could safely rest, eat, or sleep. Most Americans only know of the guide from the 2018 Green Book movie or the 2020 Lovecraft Country TV show. Alvin Hall set out to revisit the world of the Green Book to instruct us all on the real history of the guide that saved many lives. With his friend Janée Woods Weber, he drove from New York to Detroit to New Orleans, visiting motels, restaurants, shops, and stores where Black Americans once found a friendly welcome. They explored historical and cultural landmarks, from the theatres and clubs where stars like Duke Ellington and Lena Horne performed to the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Along the way, they gathered memories from some of the last living witnesses for whom the Green Book meant survival--remarkable people who not only endured but rose above the hate, building vibrant Black communities against incredible odds.Driving the Green Book is a vital work of national history as well as a hopeful chronicle of Black resilience and resistance.The book contains 25 outstanding black and white photos and ephemera.
Elektrik
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QuantumQuipper
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Bowler
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Seattle Jay
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Juno Cream
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Copilot
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AirportHobo XD
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The Final Judgement
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21st Street
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Bug Blitz
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Waylay Dave
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Cricket
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VisionVortex
Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Devil Chick
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Electric Player
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted.
Freaky Ratbuster
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Tacklebox
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Santa's Little Helper
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality.
The Dude
This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze.
DreamDiver
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle – this app's design is a win. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. 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.
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