Book description
Winner of the 2023 Pacific Northwest Book Award. "A nuanced mediation on love, identity, and belonging. This story of survival radiates with resilience and hope." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"This openhearted memoir . . . opens the door to include queer descendants of war survivors into the growing American library of love." --Sarah Schulman, author of Let the Record Show When Putsata Reang was eleven months old, her family fled war-torn Cambodia, spending twenty-three days on an overcrowded navy vessel before finding sanctuary at an American naval base in the Philippines. Holding what appeared to be a lifeless baby in her arms, Ma resisted the captain's orders to throw her bundle overboard. Instead, on landing, Ma rushed her baby into the arms of American military nurses and doctors, who saved the child's life. "I had hope, just a little, you were still alive," Ma would tell Put in an oft-repeated story that became family legend. Over the years, Put lived to please Ma and make her proud, hustling to repay her life debt by becoming the consummate good Cambodian daughter, working steadfastly by Ma's side in the berry fields each summer and eventually building a successful career as an award-winning journalist. But Put's adoration and efforts are no match for Ma's expectations. When she comes out to Ma in her twenties, it's just a phase. When she fails to bring home a Khmer boyfriend, it's because she's not trying hard enough. When, at the age of forty, Put tells Ma she is finally getting married--to a woman--it breaks their bond in two. In her startling memoir, Reang explores the long legacy of inherited trauma and the crushing weight of cultural and filial duty. With rare clarity and lyric wisdom, Ma and Me is a stunning, deeply moving memoir about love, debt, and duty.
Minty Devil
No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. 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.
Washer
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers.
Onion King
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Acid Gosling
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Oblivion
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Marshmallow Treat
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Firecracker
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Earl of Arms
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FearLeSS
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Backstreet
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Roadspike
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Bleeker
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. π Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! ππ« The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Chapstick
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound β it adds a personal touch. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver!
Tacklebox
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Houston
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Shy Warrior
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Orange Teflon
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RedFisher
ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Natural Mess
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Scooby Did
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience.
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