Book description
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER IS NOW A MAJOR-MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY RON HOWARD AND STARRING AMY ADAMS, GLENN CLOSE, AND GABRIEL BASSO"You will not read a more important book about America this year."--The Economist "A riveting book."--The Wall Street Journal"Essential reading."--David Brooks, New York TimesHillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis--that of white working-class Americans. The disintegration of this group, a process that has been slowly occurring now for more than forty years, has been reported with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck.The Vance family story begins hopefully in postwar America. J. D.'s grandparents were "dirt poor and in love," and moved north from Kentucky's Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually one of their grandchildren would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of success in achieving generational upward mobility. But as the family saga of Hillbilly Elegy plays out, we learn that J.D.'s grandparents, aunt, uncle, sister, and, most of all, his mother struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, never fully escaping the legacy of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma so characteristic of their part of America. With piercing honesty, Vance shows how he himself still carries around the demons of his chaotic family history.A deeply moving memoir, with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures, Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country.
Gro
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Essex
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Lady Katniss
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Sofa King
The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate. 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.
Troubled Pie
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Washer
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New York Winder
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Mud Finger
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PepperBurst
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Solo Kill
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Coldy
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Curio
ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
MythMaker
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Nice Gnome
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Cuff Queen
Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true winner. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Sylvester Eye
The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best.
FLAK Angel
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
Spicy Thunder
Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Star Jammer
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience.
Show Boat
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
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