Book description
Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Marie expands on her popular podcast The Dream to expose the scourge of multilevel marketing schemes and how they have profited off the evisceration of the American working class. We've all heard of Amway, Mary Kay, Tupperware, and LuLaRoe, but few know the nefarious way they and countless other multilevel marketing (MLM) companies prey on desperate Americans struggling to make ends meet. When factories close, stalwart industries shutter, and blue-collar opportunities evaporate, MLMs are there, ready to pounce on the crumbling American Dream. MLMs thrive in rural areas and on military bases, targeting women with promises of being their own boss and millions of dollars in easy income--even at the risk of their entire life savings. But the vast majority--99.7%--of those who join an MLM make no money or lose money, and wind up stuck with inventory they can't sell to recoup their losses. Featuring in-depth reporting and intimate research, Selling the Dream reveals how these companies--often owned by political and corporate elites, such as the Devos and the Van Andels families--have made a windfall in profit off of the desperation of the American working class.
Classy Dancer
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MysticMingle
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Hyper Kong
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Twinkle Cutlass
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DreamDiver
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Cross Thread
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Ba1t
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Necromancer
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Sassy Muffin
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. πΌ Making work hours enjoyable β audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. π»π No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done!
Grinch Cheese
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Killer Curio
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Metal Aphrodite
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Woodland Beauty
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Z-Boy
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EchoEnigma
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Maple Destroyer
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Lightening Trip
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Ember Master
This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. 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.
Rook
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Backstreet
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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