Book description
Named a most-anticipated book of 2024 by NPR.org, Oprah Daily, Town & Country, The Millions, Financial Times, and more. A gripping memoir of one woman’s self-discovery inside a top Wall Street firm, and an urgent indictment of privilege, extreme wealth, and work culture When we meet Carrie Sun, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twenty-nine, she’s left her analyst job, dropped out of an MBA program, and is trapped in an unhappy engagement. So when she gets the rare opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious hedge funds in the world, she knows she can’t say no. Fourteen interviews later, she’s in. Carrie is the sole assistant to the firm’s billionaire founder. She manages his work life, becoming the right hand to an investor who can move mountains and markets with a single phone call. Eager to impress, she dives headfirst into the firm’s culture, which values return on time above all else. A luxury-laden world opens up for her, and Carrie learns that money can solve nearly everything. Playing the game at the highest levels, amid the ultimate winners in our winner-take-all economy, Carrie soon finds her identity swallowed whole by work. With her physical and mental health deteriorating, she begins to rethink what it actually means to waste one’s life. A searing examination of our relationship to work, Carrie’s story illuminates the struggle for balance in a world of extremes: efficiency and excess, status and aspiration, power and fortune. Private Equity is a universal tale of self-invention from a dazzling new voice, daring to ask what we’re willing to sacrifice to get to the top—and what it might take to break free and leave it all behind.
Electric Saturn
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Roadblock
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Mr. Wholesome
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level.
Flash Protein
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go – it's like carrying a library in my pocket. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Unseen
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Swampmasher
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Cuff Queen
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Nightmare King
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Milan Call Back
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Unseen
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience.
Brick Mooch
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. This app is a book lover's dream come true – a vast library right at your fingertips. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
Good William
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Flash
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Burn
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Woodland Beauty
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections – I'm discovering hidden gems! This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Coldy
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JK Friend
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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
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