Book description
New York Times Bestseller In a provocative and brilliant analysis, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court's supermajority and makes the case for a more pragmatic approach of the Constitution. "You will not read a more important legal work this election year." -Bob Woodward, Washington Post reporter and author of fifteen #1 New York Times bestselling books "A dissent for the ages." -The Washington Post "Breyer's candor about the state of the court is refreshing and much needed." -The Boston GlobeThe relatively new judicial philosophy of textualism dominates the Supreme Court. Textualists claim that the right way to interpret the Constitution and statutes is to read the text carefully and examine the language as it was understood at the time the documents were written. This, however, is not Justice Breyer's philosophy nor has it been the traditional way to interpret the Constitution since the time of Chief Justice John Marshall. Justice Breyer recalls Marshall's exhortation that the Constitution must be a workable set of principles to be interpreted by subsequent generations. Most important in interpreting law, says Breyer, is to understand the statutes as well as the consequences of deciding a case one way or another. He illustrates these principles by examining some of the most important cases in the nation's history, among them the Dobbs and Bruen decisions from 2022 that he argues were wrongly decided and have led to harmful results.
Bowler
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360
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57 Pixels
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MindfulMingle
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LoreLoomer
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Viceswerve
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NecroBull
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Shimmy Shammy
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Intimidating Presence
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable.
Shooter
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Hang 11
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Cupid Dust
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Copilot
Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Heaven Sent
Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Acetic Princess
Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Intimidating Presence
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
London Fox
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Mud Finger
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Mirage
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Forger
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
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