Book description
(The Student Edition offers the reader sixty new pages, including a new foreword from the author, over 600 notes and sources, an enhanced index, and a new bibliography.)With more than 2,000 five-star reviews, readers are raving over this powerful speech to America crafted from the words of the Founding Fathers. The passion of the reviewers jumps off the page ("This book nearly made me stand up and cheer " - "Absolutely BEAUTIFUL" - "I was in tears, just in the prologue ") and captures the heart-felt response to this one-of-a-kind tapestry of the Founders' words. Described as the American narrative, this compelling work is not only the #1 National Bestseller on America's Founding, it is also the much-needed rebuttal to all who would tear down the Founding Fathers of our nation. The continued relevance of the Founders' words-as revealed in this unique, meticulously crafted work-is a clarion call to defend our natural rights that will both stun readers and leave them celebrating America."I was not disappointed in the least The book is written as a speech to the nation, composed of the actual words spoken or written by many of the Founding Fathers and a few others ... This book will move those that are thrilled with the history of our great nation, and give courage to stand against the tide wishing to drown our incredible history with undue criticism and scandal. This book will renew your love of how our country came to be, the benefits we derived from these great men and their lofty ideals, the promise of a new nation conceived in liberty." -P. CreeryAuthor Steven Rabb gives depth to the current conversation and ongoing debate about America's founding ideals, beginning the book with a modern-day telling of the Founding Fathers at Independence Hall, reunited once again to debate the speech they must write to save America today. Their resulting work is the rest of the book, The Founders' Speech to a Nation in Crisis, a fast-paced read that moves from one themed chapter to the next, taking on current topics that range from: The God-given Natural Rights of ManReligious LibertyThe Rule of LawFreedom of SpeechThe Right to Propertyand the Continuing Threat of Tyranny.In The Founders' Speech, Mr. Rabb has created a masterfully presented work and a single source of "best of" quotes that has quickly become a beloved nightstand fixture that will be cherished and shared for generations to come. Readers who add this timely book to their shelves will gain a deepened understanding of the God-given rights of man, along with the virtues and duties required in a people who seek to retain them.
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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