Book description
The New York Times bestselling work of undercover reportage from our sharpest and most original social critic, with a new foreword by Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted Millions of Americans work full time, year round, for poverty-level wages. In 1998, Barbara Ehrenreich decided to join them. She was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that a job--any job--can be the ticket to a better life. But how does anyone survive, let alone prosper, on $6 an hour? To find out, Ehrenreich left her home, took the cheapest lodgings she could find, and accepted whatever jobs she was offered. Moving from Florida to Maine to Minnesota, she worked as a waitress, a hotel maid, a cleaning woman, a nursing-home aide, and a Wal-Mart sales clerk. She lived in trailer parks and crumbling residential motels. Very quickly, she discovered that no job is truly "unskilled," that even the lowliest occupations require exhausting mental and muscular effort. She also learned that one job is not enough; you need at least two if you intend to live indoors. Nickel and Dimed reveals low-rent America in all its tenacity, anxiety, and surprising generosity--a land of Big Boxes, fast food, and a thousand desperate stratagems for survival. Read it for the smoldering clarity of Ehrenreich's perspective and for a rare view of how "prosperity" looks from the bottom. And now, in a new foreword, Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, explains why, twenty years on in America, Nickel and Dimed is more relevant than ever.
Sir Shove
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Moon Cricket
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Sugar Hiccup
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Zesty Dragon
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RiddleRover
π§ Making housework more enjoyable β audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. π§Ήπ Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Greek Rifle
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Kinged
Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Sofa King
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Zorkle Sporkle
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Sienna Princess
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session?
ThreadTrail
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Guillotine
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Baby Brown
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Alley Fiend
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Pearl Girl
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Troublemasher
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Firefly
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
Beo
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Old Orange Eyes
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Low Voltage
π‘ Balancing learning and living effortlessly β audiobooks on demand, thanks to this app! π§π« Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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