Book description
From the author of The Glass Castle and Hang the Moon--"Walls vividly depicts her astonishing, resilient grandmother with a lightness of touch that is plainspoken yet heartfelt" (Chicago Tribune). Half Broke Horses has transfixed readers everywhere. "Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls's no-nonsense, resourceful, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town--riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car and fly a plane. And, with her husband, Jim, she ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one who is Jeannette's memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in The Glass Castle. Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds--against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. Rosemary Smith Walls always told Jeannette that she was like her grandmother, and in this true-life novel, Jeannette Walls channels that kindred spirit. Half Broke Horses is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen's Out of Africa or Beryl Markham's West with the Night. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix readers everywhere.
Bad Bond
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Sir Shark
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Austin Shamrock
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Mantis Queen
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Good William
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Alley Cat
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Nightmare King
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PixelPioneer
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Sugar Hiccup
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Slug-em-dog
I've started a book club with my friends, and this app has been our go-to source for titles. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Nice Gnome
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Pyscho Hun
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together.
Slint FUBAR
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ππ
White Swan
With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
ThermalMode
Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Armed Hawk
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. Audiobooks have never been this accessible β this app is a true innovation.
ManBreaker
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Chew Chew
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights β I'm never without a good story. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Gov Skull
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Toxic-oxide
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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