Book description
The 1980s and 1990s, the height of the AIDS crisis in the United States, was decades ago now, and many of the stories from this time remain hidden: A Catholic nun from a small Midwestern town packs up her life to move to New York City, where she throws herself into a community under assault from HIV and AIDS. A young priest sees himself in the many gay men dying from AIDS and grapples with how best to respond, eventually coming out as gay and putting his own career on the line. A gay Catholic with HIV loses his partner to AIDS and then flees the church, focusing his energy on his own health rather than fight an institution seemingly rejecting him. Set against the backdrop of the HIV and AIDS epidemic of the late twentieth century and the Catholic Church's crackdown on gay and lesbian activists, journalist Michael O'Loughlin searches out the untold stories of those who didn't look away, who at great personal cost chose compassion--even as he seeks insight for LGBTQ people of faith struggling to find a home in religious communities today. This is one journalist's--gay and Catholic himself--compelling picture of those quiet heroes who responded to human suffering when so much of society--and so much of the church--told them to look away. These pure acts of compassion and mercy offer us hope and inspiration as we continue to confront existential questions about what it means to be Americans, Christians, and human beings responding to those most in need.
Gbbledgoodk
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Low Voltage
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Opulent Gamer
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Airport Hobo
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RealmRanger
ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again.
Purity
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LoreLoomer
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Nightmare King
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Trixie
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Fire Feline
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. 📱🔊 Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Marbles
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Chip Queen
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Celtic Charger
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Serendipity
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Racy Lion
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content.
Shooter
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Hang 11
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level.
Devil Chick
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. Every moment is a chance to dive into a new adventure with this app. Its smart controls and comprehensive format support ensure that my audiobook journey is a seamless one. 🌌🎧
ThoughtTrailblazer
Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Lucky Brandy
Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
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