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.
Bad Princess
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Dr. WMD
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Clang Glyph
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Iron Butterfly
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Mr. Fabulous
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Scrapper
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ThoughtTracer
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Demolition Queen
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Mr. 44
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Austin Shamrock
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Cabbie
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Berry Succubus
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional.
Lskeee
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LifeRobber
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Freeway
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Kazami of Truth
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Super Flick
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Mustard Centaur
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. 💃 Grooving to the rhythm of stories while tackling household chores – a dance of productivity! 🎶📖 Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
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