Book description
One of the New Yorker's Best Books of 2022 Bill McKibben--award-winning author, activist, educator--is fiercely curious. "I'm curious about what went so suddenly sour with American patriotism, American faith, and American prosperity." Like so many of us, McKibben grew up believing--knowing--that the United States was the greatest country on earth. As a teenager, he cheerfully led American Revolution tours in Lexington, Massachusetts. He sang "Kumbaya" at church. And with the remarkable rise of suburbia, he assumed that all Americans would share in the wealth. But fifty years later, he finds himself in an increasingly doubtful nation strained by bleak racial and economic inequality, on a planet whose future is in peril. And he is curious: What the hell happened? In this revelatory cri de coeur, McKibben digs deep into our history (and his own well-meaning but not all-seeing past) and into the latest scholarship on race and inequality in America, on the rise of the religious right, and on our environmental crisis to explain how we got to this point. He finds that he is not without hope. And he wonders if any of that trinity of his youth--The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon--could, or should, be reclaimed in the fight for a fairer future.
Mule Skinner
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Daisy Stick
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Romance Guppy
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment.
MythMaker
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Lady Fantastic
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Z-Boy
Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Baby Spell
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StarStrider
Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Tough Nut
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Hang 11
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Barbwire
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Saturn Extreme
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Freeway
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Duchess
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WanderWord
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Wild Kitten
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience.
Bones
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Mother Hen
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Wild Tesla
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Force
Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
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