Book description
The bestselling autobiography of American baseball and civil rights legend Jackie RobinsonBefore Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball's stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues.I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the "Noble Experiment"-Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball.More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson's life after baseball. He recounts his political aspirations and civil rights activism; his friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, William Buckley, Jr., and Nelson Rockefeller; and his troubled relationship with his son, Jackie, Jr.I Never Had It Made endures as an inspiring story of a man whose heroism extended well beyond the playing field.
InfinityInsight
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ByteBard
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General Broomdog
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Master Jetson
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JigKraken
Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is truly commendable. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Atlantic Rim
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Cinder Coffee
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Pepper
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Wings
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Mother Night
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Toe
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Demo Tequila
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Sleepwalker
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Moxie
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Princess Dove
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NexusNomad
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable.
Nibbler
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Guncap Slingbad
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues. 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.
ThoughtTraveler
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
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