Book description
95 percent of the millions of American men and women who go to prison eventually get out. What happens to them?There's Arnoldo, who came of age inside a maximum security penitentiary, now free after nineteen years. Trevor and Catherine, who spent half of their young lives behind bars for terrible crimes committed when they were kids. Dave, inside the walls for 34 years, now about to reenter an unrecognizable world. Vicki, a five-time loser who had cycled in and out of prison for more than a third of her life. They are simultaneously joyful and overwhelmed at the prospect of freedom. Anxious, confused, sometimes terrified, and often ill-prepared to face the challenges of the free world, all are intent on reclaiming and remaking their lives.What is the road they must travel from caged to free? How do they navigate their way home?A gripping and empathetic work of immersion reportage, FREE reveals what awaits them and the hundreds of thousands of others who are released from prison every year: the first rush of freedom followed quickly by institutionalized obstacles and logistical roadblocks, grinding bureaucracies, lack of resources, societal stigmas and damning self-perceptions, the sometimes overwhelming psychological challenges. Veteran reporter Lauren Kessler, both clear-eyed and compassionate, follows six people whose diverse stories paint an intimate portrait of struggle, persistence, and resilience.The truth—the many truths—about life after lockup is more interesting, more nuanced, and both more troubling and more deeply triumphant than we know.
Voluntary
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Tse Tse Guy
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DreamDiver
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Moon Orchid
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Rummy Stickers
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Spider Fuji
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Snowflake Pixie
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Abyss Tamer
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Accidental Genius
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Steel Ginger
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Flyswat Briggs
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers.
Pluto
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Sky Bully
Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Commando
ListenBook is a game-changer! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my favorite audio files with ease. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Freaky Ratbuster
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level – it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. 💡 The future of audiobook listening is here – this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. 🎧🔮
Subzero Taffy
This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. 🌌 Elevating my reading routine – this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. 📚🔑 ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius.
TrinitySoul
🎉📚 Reigniting my passion for books – this app is my newfound reading obsession! 🔥🎧 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience.
Clang Glyph
I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
Bad Beret
This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts.
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