Book description
In this timely, much-needed book, theologian, social psychologist, and activist Christena Cleveland recounts her personal journey to dismantle the cultural "whitemalegod" and uncover the Sacred Black Feminine, introducing a Black Female God who imbues us with hope, healing, and liberating presence.For years, Christena Cleveland spoke about racial reconciliation to congregations, justice organizations, and colleges. But she increasingly felt she could no longer trust in the God she'd been implicitly taught to worship--a white male God who preferentially empowered white men despite his claim to love all people. A God who clearly did not relate to, advocate for, or affirm a Black woman like Christena. Her crisis of faith sent her on an intellectual and spiritual journey through history and across France, on a 400-mile walking pilgrimage to the ancient shrines of Black Madonnas to find healing in the Sacred Black Feminine. God Is a Black Woman is the chronicle of her liberating transformation and a critique of a society shaped by white patriarchal Christianity and culture. Christena reveals how America's collective idea of God as a white man has perpetuated hurt, hopelessness, and racial and gender oppression. Integrating her powerful personal story, womanist ideology, as well as theological, historical, and social science research, she invites us to take seriously the truth that God is not white nor male and gives us a new and hopeful path for connecting with the divine and honoring the sacredness of all Black people.
Mr. 44
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Pink Stream
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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Honey
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Noh Noh
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Bowie
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Soiled Dove
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DeathDancer
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Take Away
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Tunez
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Dez Bonbon
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Metal Star
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Super Flick
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Steel
This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Star Killer
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Scare Stone
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Athena Star
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Sun Washer
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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