Book description
An immersive account of a tragedy at sea whose repercussions haunt its survivors to this day, lauded by New York Times bestselling author Ron Suskind as "an honest and touching book, and a hell of a story."In March of 1984, the commercial fishing boat Wind Blown left Montauk Harbor on what should have been a routine offshore voyage. Its captain, a married father of three young boys, was the boat's owner and leader of the four-man crew, which included two locals and the blue-blooded son of a well-to-do summer family. After a week at sea, the weather suddenly turned, and the foursome collided with a nor'easter. They soon found themselves in the fight of their lives. Tragically, it was a fight they lost. Neither the boat nor the bodies of the men were ever recovered. The downing of the Wind Blown has since become interwoven with the local folklore of the East End's year-round population. Its tragic fate will never be forgotten. In this "riveting man-vs.-nature story and compelling tribute to those who perished" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), journalist Amanda M. Fairbanks seeks out the reasons why an event more than three decades old remains so startlingly vivid in people's minds. She explores the ways in which deep, lasting grief can alter people's memories. And she shines a light on the powerful and sometimes painful dynamics between fathers and sons, as well as the secrets that can haunt families from beyond the grave.
QuestWeaver
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Marigold Loot
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Necromancer
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Shwatson
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Mud Pie Man
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StorySculptor
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Snapple Whistler
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Lord Pistachio
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Dahlia
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Junkyard Dog
Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Cosmo
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook!
Desert Haze
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
Stacker of Wheat
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Mad Kid
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good!
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Neophyte Believer
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Swampmasher
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Mrs. Voltage
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
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