Book description
A daring and improbable story of Olympic gold from blue-collar origins Every summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. To limit travel time while he trained for the Olympics an hour and a half away from home, he lived out of a crusty, old construction van, parked anywhere he could find a spot. And in 2022, after 17 years of failure-all the crashes, injuries, and personal setbacks-he won Olympic gold at 40 years old, becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history. In this candid and affable memoir, Baumgartner details his journey from a one-stoplight town to the podium in Beijing. Tales of crisscrossing the globe on the racing circuit and competing in four Olympic Games sit comfortably alongside Baumgartner's reflections as a single parent and his affectionate portrayal of Iron River, Michigan, the community that raised him. More than just a sports story, Gold from Iron is a tale of massive dreams, constant sacrifice, and the lessons that can be learned racing down an ice-covered course on a carbon fiber board.
Poppy Coffee
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Mr. Spy
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Mental Prophet
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
Mercury Reborn
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InsightfulInk
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Raid Bucker
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WeldMaster
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Keystone
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Black Walnut
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Mr. Gadget
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Intimidation Station
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Undergrad
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Seal Snake
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Metal Aphrodite
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Blistered Outlaw
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Mud Eye
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German Coach
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LuminaLore
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
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