Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New York Times bestselling author of George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates turns to two other heroes of the nation: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.In The President and the Freedom Fighter, Brian Kilmeade tells the little-known story of how two American heroes moved from strong disagreement to friendship, and in the process changed the entire course of history. Abraham Lincoln was White, born impoverished on a frontier farm. Frederick Douglass was Black, a child of slavery who had risked his life escaping to freedom in the North. Neither man had a formal education, and neither had had an easy path to influence. No one would have expected them to become friends-or to transform the country. But Lincoln and Douglass believed in their nation's greatness. They were determined to make the grand democratic experiment live up to its ideals. Lincoln's problem: he knew it was time for slavery to go, but how fast could the country change without being torn apart? And would it be possible to get rid of slavery while keeping America's Constitution intact? Douglass said no, that the Constitution was irredeemably corrupted by slavery-and he wanted Lincoln to move quickly. Sharing little more than the conviction that slavery was wrong, the two men's paths eventually converged. Over the course of the Civil War, they'd endure bloodthirsty mobs, feverish conspiracies, devastating losses on the battlefield, and a growing firestorm of unrest that would culminate on the fields of Gettysburg. As he did in George Washington's Secret Six, Kilmeade has transformed this nearly forgotten slice of history into a dramatic story that will keep you turning the pages to find out how these two heroes, through their principles and patience, not only changed each other, but made America truly free for all.
MindfulMingle
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QuestQuill
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Whistler
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Tin Fox
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Pexxious
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Freesia
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The Flying Mouse
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Sir Shove
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Light Lion
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Sofa King
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StorySculptor
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Digital Moonshine
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys.
Atomic Blastoid
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
VisionVortex
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. 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!
Blistered Outlaw
ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
Undergrad Split
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Cross Thread
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. Enhancing my daily routines – this app's design makes listening a joy. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
HighBomber
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ThoughtTracer
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Lucky Martian
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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