Book description
A fresh view into a life that is anything but simple. What does the life of an Amish woman really look like? Over the course of a decade, author Judy Stavisky, a curious outsider, spent hundreds of hours getting to know the women of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County Amish community to find out the answer to this question. She joined mothers and grandmothers, unmarried women and teens, on their shopping excursions for household items, fabric, and groceries. They drove miles between undulating fields and shared hundreds of hours of conversation on everyday topics--laughing together about sneaking healthier entrees into their family's evening meals, sharing concerns about their children, and trading family remedies for persistent coughs. As relationships evolved into enduring friendships, she grew to understand firsthand how Amish women bind their families and communities together. In Plain View draws the reader inside a community governed by faith and separated by time, taking a closer look at the roles Amish women assume within their families and community, their fierce work ethic, and their camaraderie. Hundreds of years of shared traditions comes to life through a personal connection with Amish women, their own soft voices gently opening their world to an outsider.
Steel Solstice
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Gunhawk
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Rosie Bird
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Sβmore Vixen
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Sugar Domino
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ForumFlare
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NexusNomad
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Marshmallow
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Sapiens
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Frosty Squid
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Plum Moon
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
CuriousCoder
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Dorothy Solitaire
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in!
Metal Star
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Bleeker
π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
ByteBard
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Flash
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Unseen
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Rooster
π Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. π§β¨ The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Mad Rascal
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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