Book description
The inspiring true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs In The Devil's Half Acre, New York Times bestselling author Kristen Green draws on years of research to tell the extraordinary and little-known story of young Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands. She was forced to have the children of a brutal slave trader and live on the premises of his slave jail, known as the "Devil's Half Acre." When she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she transformed it into "God's Half Acre," a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University, one of America's first Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A sweeping narrative of a life in the margins of the American slave trade, The Devil's Half Acre brings Mary Lumpkin into the light. This is the story of the resilience of a woman on the path to freedom, her historic contributions, and her enduring legacy.
Sweet Bacon
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Virgo Moon
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Trixie Doodle
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
Cooger
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Shamrock
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Tokyo Dream
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Captain Peroxide
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Campfire Mama
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Phoenix Sparrow
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Jungle King
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Spunky Sphinx
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Juno Cream
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Cardinal Rebel
An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Stealth
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ByteBard
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Gas Man
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Pitfall Whiskers
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. π Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories β thank you, this app! ππ I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Blistered Outlaw
Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
High Heel Goddess
Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Disco Thunder
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
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