Book description
Hunger of Memory is the story of Mexican-American Richard Rodriguez, who begins his schooling in Sacramento, California, knowing just 50 words of English, and concludes his university studies in the stately quiet of the reading room of the British Museum. Here is the poignant journey of a "minority student" who pays the cost of his social assimilation and academic success with a painful alienation -- from his past, his parents, his culture -- and so describes the high price of "making it" in middle-class America. Provocative in its positions on affirmative action and bilingual education, Hunger of Memory is a powerful political statement, a profound study of the importance of language ... and the moving, intimate portrait of a boy struggling to become a man.
Tangerine
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Delicious
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Backstreet
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Helmet Destroyer
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Slow Trot
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The Beekeeper
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Bleachers
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Ship Whip
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Bad Bond
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Fennel Dove
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Devil Blade
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Cross Thread
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Demand Chopper
Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
ByteBard
I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Grotas
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PepperBurst
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Jigsaw
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Heaven Sent
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Baby Brown
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off!
Spoiler
Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
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