Book description
In the tradition of books by Albert Woodfox and Angela Davis comes the gripping memoir of a wrongful conviction and life on death row in Angola prison, showing how incarcerated people care for, protect, mentor, and teach each other. In 1975, seventeen-year-old Gary Tyler was sent to Angola prison to die. A year earlier, he had been wrongfully charged with the killing of a white teenager and found guilty by an all-white jury, making Gary the youngest prisoner on death row in the country. Following his conviction, Amnesty International and investigative reporters documented the brutal treatment, fabricated evidence, recanted testimony, and repeated injustices that led to his sentencing. Three times Gary was recommended for a pardon; three times Louisiana governors refused to accept the political risk. After more than four decades in prison, Tyler was released in 2016-but he was never exonerated. This is not a story of mistaken identity or circumstantial evidence, but one of systemic injustice from an institution hard-wired into a legacy of slavery-in effect, this was a legal lynching. It is precisely this harsh reality that makes this memoir a remarkable celebration of life and justice, a story of pride, forgiveness, community, and triumph. With insight and heart, Gary shows how he learned to reject bitterness and survive with the help and mentorship from activists such Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace on the inside, and the relentless support from people on the outside. Stitching Freedom is the page-turning chance for Gary to reclaim his power and exonerate himself at last.
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Heartbreaker
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Rook
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Hidden Tree
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Corny
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NexusNavigator
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Devil Bread
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Earl of Arms
Audiobooks have never been this immersive – this app transports me to different worlds. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph.
Woodland Beauty
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Homerun Diva
ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Sultan of Speed
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HOV
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Trash Sling
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Mauve Cactus
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Acetic Princess
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Cosmic Presence
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Bowie
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Spoiler Betty
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Blade
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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