Book description
In this moving story, the New York Times bestselling author of The Greatest Generation chronicles the values and lessons he absorbed from his parents and other people who worked hard to build lives on the prairie during the first half of the twentieth century. "In our fractured times, this inspiring book reminds us how we can rise to meet our current challenges by honoring the fortitude of the generations before us."--Walter Isaacson Tom's father, Red, left school in the second grade to work in the family hotel--the Brokaw House, established in Bristol, South Dakota, by R. P. Brokaw in 1883. Eventually, through work on construction jobs, Red developed an exceptional talent for machines. Tom's mother, Jean, was the daughter of a farmer who lost everything during the Great Depression. They met after a high school play, when Jean played the lead and Red fell in love with her from the audience. Although they didn't have much money early in their marriage, especially once they had three boys at home, Red's philosophy of "Never give up" served them well. His big break came after World War II, when he went to work for the Army Corps of Engineers building great dams across the Missouri River, magnificent structures like the Fort Randall and the Gavins Point dams. Late in life, Red surprised his family by recording his memories of the hard times of his early life, reflections that inspired this book. Tom Brokaw is known as one of the most successful people in broadcast journalism. Throughout his legendary career, Brokaw has always asked what we can learn from world events and from our history. Within Never Give Up is one answer, a portrait of the resilience and respect for others at the heart of one American family's story.
Osprey
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
CuriousCoder
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
Seattle Jay
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Black Mustard
This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Fresh Peper
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. 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.
RiddleRover
ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Impulsive Flower
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. 🏃♀️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – audiobooks make my runs more exciting! 🏃♀️🎧
White Swan
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length – I'm in! ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else.
Legacy
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. 💡 This app has made my daily schedule more interesting – 'reading' on the go! 📱🚶♂️
Helmet Destroyer
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Gamer Bean
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
Feral Filly
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. 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.
HolyCombo
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. ⭐️ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures – this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! 👚🎧 ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
DreamWeaver
🎧 Navigating through narratives has never been simpler – this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. 📚💫 I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Pluto
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience.
Lucifurious
📚 Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. 📱🎧 With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
The China Wall
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Saturn Extreme
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. 💼 Making work hours enjoyable – audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. 💻📖 Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds.
White Dragon
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch.
Mental
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
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