Book description
""Wide-ranging yet consistently affecting, these pieces offer a crucial and inspired survey of the immigrant experience in America."" -Publishers Weekly"[These contributions] touch on so many different facets of the immigrant experience that readers will find much to ponder... [and] experience how creative writing enriches our understanding of each other and our lives." -BooklistIntroduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh NguyenA unique collection of 41 groundbreaking essays, poems, and artwork by migrants, refugees and Dreamers--including award-winning writers, artists, and activists--that illuminate what it is like living undocumented today.In the overheated debate about immigration, we often lose sight of the humanity at the heart of this complex issue. The immigrants and refugees living precariously in the United States are mothers and fathers, children, neighbors, and friends. Individuals propelled by hope and fear, they gamble their lives on the promise of America, yet their voices are rarely heard.This anthology of essays, poetry, and art seeks to shift the immigration debate--now shaped by rancorous stereotypes and xenophobia--towards one rooted in humanity and justice. Through their storytelling and art, the contributors to this thought-provoking book remind us that they are human still. Transcending their current immigration status, they offer nuanced portraits of their existence before and after migration, the factors behind their choices, the pain of leaving their homeland and beginning anew in a strange country, and their collective hunger for a future not defined by borders.Created entirely by undocumented or formerly undocumented migrants, Somewhere We Are Human is a journey of memory and yearning from people newly arrived to America, those who have been here for decades, and those who have ultimately chosen to leave or were deported. Touching on themes of race, class, gender, nationality, sexuality, politics, and parenthood, Somewhere We Are Human reveals how joy, hope, mourning, and perseverance can take root in the toughest soil and bloom in the harshest conditions.
Mother Night
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
Necromancer
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Bad Bunny
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Dance Bloom
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Energy
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Contrary Mary
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Ladybird
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Gingersnap Woman
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Mercury Reborn
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I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
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WonderWords
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Dakota Bliss
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? 📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Palomino Cake
No more fighting over the radio during family trips – we're all hooked on audiobooks now. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions.
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