Book description
Mobituaries - An Audible Journey Through History's Hidden Heroes
Mo Rocca turns the dusty pages of history into a lively conversation when you listen to Mobituaries on Audible. The book-an expansion of his wildly popular podcast-offers fresh essays on figures you might think you know, but whose stories are far richer than the headlines suggest. Rocca's trademark wit is paired with meticulous research, so each tale feels both humorous and enlightening.
From Herbert Hoover's "Great Humanitarian" days before he became president to Marlene Dietrich's secret patriotic deeds during World War II, Rocca pulls back the curtain on personalities who never received a proper send-off. Even the quirky bits-dead sports teams, extinct countries, and, yes, dragons-are delivered with the same charm that made his podcast a #1 hit.
What makes this audiobook special is how it feels like a chat over coffee with an old friend. Rocca's voice keeps you engaged; he never relies on long, dry exposition. Instead, he weaves facts into stories that feel vivid and immediate, making each listener feel as if the past has just walked right into your living room.
Critics have called it "a delightful, hilarious romp through history" (Booklist) and a "joy for curious minds" (Walter Isaacson). In our fact-challenged era, Rocca's lighthearted yet accurate tour is an unexpected antidote. If you love learning new things while laughing, Mobituaries on Audible is the perfect pick.
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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
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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
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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