Book description
From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force. But Pacino was in his midthirties by then, and had already lived several lives. A fixture of avant-garde theater in New York, he had led a bohemian existence, working odd jobs to support his craft. He was raised by a fiercely loving but mentally unwell mother and her parents after his father left them when he was young, but in a real sense he was raised by the streets of the South Bronx, and by the troop of buccaneering young friends he ran with, whose spirits never left him. After a teacher recognized his acting promise and pushed him toward New York’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the die was cast. In good times and bad, in poverty and in wealth and in poverty again, through pain and joy, acting was his lifeline, its community his tribe. Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide. All the great roles, the essential collaborations, and the important relationships are given their full due, as is the vexed marriage between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. The book’s golden thread, however, is the spirit of love and purpose. Love can fail you, and you can be defeated in your ambitions—the same lights that shine bright can also dim. But Al Pacino was lucky enough to fall deeply in love with a craft before he had the foggiest idea of any of its earthly rewards, and he never fell out of love. That has made all the difference.
DragonBlood
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Bearded Angler
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Red Delicious
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Dez
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Instant Star
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Spitfire
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Ba1t
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CyberScribe
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
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Show Off
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Silver Rose
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Cool Iris
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HedgeH0g2
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InsightfulInk
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Wanted Candy
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
CuriousCoder
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Bazooka Har-de-har
The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
Twisty Dew
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Freeze Queen
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
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