Book description
"In this vibrant memoir, Obama-inaugural poet Richard Blanco tenderly, exhilaratingly chronicles his Miami childhood amid a colorful, if suffocating, family of Cuban exiles, as well as his quest to find his artistic voice and the courage to accept himself as a gay man." -- O, The Oprah MagazineA poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from the first Latino and openly gay inaugural poet, which explores his coming-of-age as the child of Cuban immigrants and his attempts to understand his place in America while grappling with his burgeoning artistic and sexual identities.Richard Blanco's childhood and adolescence were experienced between two imaginary worlds: his parents' nostalgic world of 1950s Cuba and his imagined America, the country he saw on reruns of The Brady Bunch and Leave it to Beaver--an "exotic" life he yearned for as much as he yearned to see "la patria."A prismatic and lyrical narrative rich with the colors, sounds, smells, and textures of Miami, Richard Blanco's personal narrative is a resonant account of how he discovered his authentic self and ultimately, a deeper understanding of what it means to be American. His is a singular yet universal story that beautifully illuminates the experience of "becoming;" how we are shaped by experiences, memories, and our complex stories: the humor, love, yearning, and tenderness that define a life.
ThoughtTrail
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. I've never been this excited about my daily commute – thank you, audiobooks! ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Foot-long Fry
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Viceswerve
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Tea Kettle
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Fire Bite
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AlertXis
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Old Orange Eyes
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Trash Sling
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Flash
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The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment.
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User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
AxelRoad
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
Jetta Talent
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧
ShadowDancer
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Renegade Slugger
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Starshine
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With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
MuseMaster
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Bootleg Taximan
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
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