Book description
The engaging memoir of a legendary president of Wellesley College known for authentic and open-hearted leadership, who drove innovation with power and love. The Claims of Life traces the emergence of a young woman who set out believing she wasn't particularly smart but went on to meet multiple tests of leadership in the American academy--a place where everyone wants to be heard and no one wants a boss. In college, Diana Chapman met Chris Walsh, who became a towering figure in academic science. Their marriage of fifty-seven years brought them to the forefront of revolutions in higher education, gender expectations, health care delivery and biomedical research. The Claims of Life offers readers an unusually intimate view of trustworthy leadership that begins and ends in self-knowledge. During a transformative fourteen-year Wellesley presidency, Walsh advanced women's authority, compassionate governance, and self-reinvention. After Wellesley, Walsh's interests took her to the boards of five national nonprofits galvanizing change. She kept counsel with Nobel laureates, feminist icons, and even the Dalai Lama, seeking solutions to the world's climate crisis. With an ear tuned to social issues, The Claims of Life is an inspiring account of a life lived with humor, insight, and meaning that will surely leave a lasting impression on its readers.
Sass Burst
Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Coffee
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
StorySculptor
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McDreamy
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Mad Kid
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Good-lookinβ
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Tall Sally
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Digger
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xFRST
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Pixy Mox
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Pink Hopper
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VisionVoyager
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Cinder Coffee
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Eight Patrol
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Succubus In Training
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Berlin Kamikaze
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Racy Lion
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Silver Rose
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Miss Fix It
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
WonderWords
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back!
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