Book description
Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Biography Winner of the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography, the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, and the 43rd LA Times Book Prize in Biography Finalist for the 2023 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Named a Best Book of 2022 by The Atlantic, The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine and a New York Times Top 100 Notable Books of 2022 "Masterful...This book is an enduring, formidable accomplishment, a monument to the power of biography [that] now becomes the definitive work"--The Washington Post "A nuanced portrait in a league with the best of Ron Chernow and David McCullough."--The Wall Street Journal A major new biography of J Edgar Hoover that draws from never-before-seen sources to create a groundbreaking portrait of a colossus who dominated half a century of American history and planted the seeds for much of today's conservative political landscape. We remember him as a bulldog--squat frame, bulging wide-set eyes, fearsome jowls--but in 1924, when he became director of the FBI, he had been the trim, dazzling wunderkind of the administrative state, buzzing with energy and big ideas for reform. He transformed a failing law-enforcement backwater, riddled with scandal, into a modern machine. He believed in the power of the federal government to do great things for the nation and its citizens. He also believed that certain people--many of them communists or racial minorities or both-- did not deserve to be included in that American project. Hoover rose to power and then stayed there, decade after decade, using the tools of state to create a personal fiefdom unrivaled in U.S. history. Beverly Gage's monumental work explores the full sweep of Hoover's life and career, from his birth in 1895 to a modest Washington civil-service family through his death in 1972. In her nuanced and definitive portrait, Gage shows how Hoover was more than a one-dimensional tyrant and schemer who strong-armed the rest of the country into submission. As FBI director from 1924 through his death in 1972, he was a confidant, counselor, and adversary to eight U.S. presidents, four Republicans and four Democrats. Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson did the most to empower him, yet his closest friend among the eight was fellow anticommunist warrior Richard Nixon. Hoover was not above blackmail and intimidation, but he also embodied conservative values ranging from anticommunism to white supremacy to a crusading and politicized interpretation of Christianity. This garnered him the admiration of millions of Americans. He stayed in office for so long because many people, from the highest reaches of government down to the grassroots, wanted him there and supported what he was doing, thus creating the template that the political right has followed to transform its party. G-Man places Hoover back where he once stood in American political history--not at the fringes, but at the center--and uses his story to explain the trajectories of governance, policing, race, ideology, political culture, and federal power as they evolved over the course of the 20th century.
Mad Rascal
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SWAT Honey
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Snow Hound
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Red Pepper
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VPR
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Clang Glyph
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Firefly Caramel
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. π± Carrying my library in my pocket β this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! ππ π Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking β this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! π²π I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
MicroStar
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Spooky Electric
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout. The versatility of this app is mind-boggling. It's like a one-stop solution for audiobooks.
Killer Grenade
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces.
White Snare
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Alias Stick
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Guncap Slingbad
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Risen
Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Spoiler Betty
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Titanium Ladybug
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Killer Curio
Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces β this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. π±π Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
Sokol
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
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