Book description
Despite her famous pseudonym, "Jane Roe," no one knows the truth about Norma McCorvey (1947-2017), whose unwanted pregnancy in 1969 opened a great fracture in American life. Journalist Joshua Prager spent hundreds of hours with Norma, discovered her personal papers--a previously unseen trove--and witnessed her final moments. The Family Roe presents her life in full. Propelled by the crosscurrents of sex and religion, gender and class, it is a life that tells the story of abortion in America.Prager begins that story on the banks of Louisiana's Atchafalaya River where Norma was born, and where unplanned pregnancies upended generations of her forebears. A pregnancy then upended Norma's life too, and the Dallas waitress became Jane Roe.Drawing on a decade of research, Prager reveals the woman behind the pseudonym, writing in novelistic detail of her unknown life from her time as a sex worker in Dallas, to her private thoughts on family and abortion, to her dealings with feminist and Christian leaders, to the three daughters she placed for adoption.Prager found those women, including the youngest--Baby Roe--now fifty years old. She shares her story in The Family Roe for the first time, from her tortured interactions with her birth mother, to her emotional first meeting with her sisters, to the burden that was uniquely hers from conception. The Family Roe abounds in such revelations--not only about Norma and her children but about the broader "family" connected to the case. Prager tells the stories of activists and bystanders alike whose lives intertwined with Roe. In particular, he introduces three figures as important as they are unknown: feminist lawyer Linda Coffee, who filed the original Texas lawsuit yet now lives in obscurity; Curtis Boyd, a former fundamentalist Christian, today a leading provider of third-trimester abortions; and Mildred Jefferson, the first black female Harvard Medical School graduate, who became a pro-life leader with great secrets.An epic work spanning fifty years of American history, The Family Roe will change the way you think about our enduring American divide: the right to choose or the right to life.
TeederSmartie
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AirportHobo XD
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Rope
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. I’m 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!
New York Sixlet
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Ginger Chaos
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Scare Stone
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ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination.
Prof. Screw
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Dancing Madman
💼 Making every minute count – this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. 📱📖 Savoring stories has never been this smooth – this app's functionality is genius. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Club Nola
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
Troubled Chick
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Snowflake Pixie
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. 🚶♂️🌟 Strolling through captivating narratives has never been easier – this app's intuitive controls make audiobook listening a delight. 🎧🏞️ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening.
Silver Rose
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. 📚 Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. 📱🎧 I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Jelly Camber
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks – this app has converted me! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Classy Luck
📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Nibbler
I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a true marvel. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook.
Skull Crusher
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting – pure magic! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
ButterQuest
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Prof. Smirk
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. 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! This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
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