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.
Sun Leo
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Lunar Treat
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Kamikaze Granny
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. 💡 The future of audiobook listening is here – this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. 🎧🔮 Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. 📱🔊 Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Fuzzy Claws
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
JigKraken
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Chlorine
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Mr. Wholesome
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Skylark
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Mental Prophet
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers.
WeldMaster
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Feral Cookie
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Fire Fish
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Roadspike
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. The app's performance is remarkable – it's fast, stable, and designed to cater to audiobook enthusiasts. It's a pleasure to use.
Snow Pharaoh
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Crash Enforcer
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a game-changer. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Glyph
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Doll Champagne
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Mother Hen
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Fast Draw
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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