Book description
A son's lessons from his single mother--a twenty five year old widow who took control of her life, defied expectations and raised him into a manhood of his own--from the author of the acclaimed The Accidental Life.As a child, Terry McDonell imagined epic stories about his father, a fighter pilot who died in World War II. But, as he discovers in this dazzling memoir, the real hero in his life was his mother, Irma, who moved with him to California hoping for a new life and raised him through difficult times.Like most headstrong boys growing up in mid-century America, McDonell took his mother for granted, never giving her life much thought. He was bright, cocky, and determined to make his own way, separate from her and from his complicated roots. But as he matured, built a career, married, divorced, remarried, and raised his own sons, McDonell came to see that Irma had lived her life in a way that allowed him to discover what he wanted his own life to be. The person he was would be forever tied to Irma's courage and wisdom and love. From his recollections--a series of colorful, deeply personal, sometimes funny, stunningly composed vignettes--an intriguing and poignant portrait emerges.Irma is the story of a formidable woman who built the life she wanted as she raised her son to be the kind of man and father he had longed for but never knew.
B@d B0y
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Dez
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Jetta Talent
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Sun Leo
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Sofa King
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Star Sword
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Impulse
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Doughboy, Esq
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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DriftDetector
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Mad Kid
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MuseMaster
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Con Mammoth
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
Congo Wire
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Leaf Assassin
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Snowflake Pixie
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Bones
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
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