Book description
One of our nation's most prominent writers finds the truth about how to live a long and happy life in the centenarian next door. When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbor who was more than a century old. Little did he know that he was beginning a long friendship--and a profound lesson in the meaning of life. Charlie White was no ordinary neighbor. Born before radio, Charlie lived long enough to use a smartphone. When a shocking tragedy interrupted his idyllic boyhood, Charlie mastered survival strategies that reflect thousands of years of human wisdom. Thus armored, Charlie's sense of adventure carried him on an epic journey across the continent, and later found him swinging across bandstands of the Jazz Age, racing aboard ambulances through Depression-era gangster wars, improvising techniques for early open-heart surgery, and cruising the Amazon as a guest of Peru's president. David Von Drehle came to understand that Charlie's resilience and willingness to grow made this remarkable neighbor a master in the art of thriving through times of dramatic change. As a gift to his children, he set out to tell Charlie's secrets. The Book of Charlie is a gospel of grit--the inspiring story of one man's journey through a century of upheaval. The history that unfolds through Charlie's story reminds you that the United States has always been a divided nation, a questing nation, an inventive nation--a nation of Charlies in the rollercoaster pursuit of a good and meaningful life.
SereneScribe
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Knight Light
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
ChatterChampion
Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
Chew Chew
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FireBerry
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Wooden Man
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Minty Devil
I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
Manimal
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HOV
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Show Boat
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Renegade Slugger
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Delirious Supernova
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Spicy Thunder
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101
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Swedish Twizz
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Boost Princess
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Flint Cast-Iron
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
DZE
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Sir Shark
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic – what a win! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
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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