Book description
A stirring meditation of being Black and learning to love in a loveless, anti-Black world "Only once in a lifetime do we come across a writer like Danté Stewart, so young and yet so masterful with the pen. This work is a thing to make dungeons shake and hearts thunder."--Robert Jones, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The ProphetsIn Shoutin' in the Fire, Danté Stewart gives breathtaking language to his reckoning with the legacy of white supremacy--both the kind that hangs over our country and the kind that is internalized on a molecular level. Stewart uses his personal experiences as a vehicle to reclaim and reimagine spiritual virtues like rage, resilience, and remembrance--and explores how these virtues might function as a work of love against an unjust, unloving world. In 2016, Stewart was a rising leader at the predominantly white evangelical church he and his family were attending in Augusta, Georgia. Like many young church leaders, Stewart was thrilled at the prospect of growing his voice and influence within the community, and he was excited to break barriers as the church's first Black preacher. But when Donald Trump began his campaign, so began the unearthing. Stewart started overhearing talk in the pews--comments ranging from microaggressions to outright hostility toward Black Americans. As this violence began to reveal itself en masse, Stewart quickly found himself isolated amid a people unraveled; this community of faith became the place where he and his family now found themselves most alone. This set Stewart on a journey--first out of the white church and then into a liberating pursuit of faith--by looking to the wisdom of the saints that have come before, including James H. Cone, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison, and by heeding the paradoxical humility of Jesus himself. This sharply observed journey is an intimate meditation on coming of age in a time of terror. Stewart reveals the profound faith he discovered even after experiencing the violence of the American church: a faith that loves Blackness; speaks truth to pain and trauma; and pursues a truer, realer kind of love than the kind we're taught, a love that sets us free.
Scarlet Mary
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Bleachers
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Tunez
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ThoughtTrail
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Glyph
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Virgo Moon
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Paris Boost
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Troubled Pie
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Energy
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Roma Kabuki
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch.
Plenty Orange
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Iron Jesus
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Pixie Soldier
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app. Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Yellow Menace
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Coldy
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Sass Burst
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use.
Stick Shift
I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. 📚 The simplicity and functionality of this app are top-notch. I can start a book with just a tap and immerse myself in the story instantly. 📱📖 Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
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