Book description
Imagine hearing the weight of history in a journalist's own voice. That's what makes Christopher Miller's The War Came To Us an extraordinary audiobook. As the Financial Times' Ukraine correspondent who's lived there for over a decade, Miller doesn't just report the war-he lived it, and now he shares its raw, intimate truth through his own voice. You hear the urgency when he describes the first Russian missiles striking on February 24, 2022, the quiet grief in his tone when recounting stories from the Donbas, and the fierce pride as he profiles Ukrainian resilience.
This isn't a dry history lesson. It's a breathtaking blend of memoir, reportage, and heartbreak-told through Miller's personal journey of falling in love with Ukraine and its people. He takes you from the Euromaidan protests to the front lines of Bakhmut, introducing unforgettable voices: a volunteer battalion commander, a mother searching for her son in the "City of Ghosts," a soldier who says, "I. Love. You." with tears in his eyes. The audiobook's power lies in Miller's candor-he admits his own fears, his American perspective, and the moments he felt utterly helpless.
What elevates this beyond other war accounts is Miller's deep, enduring love for Ukraine. He doesn't just chronicle the fight for freedom; he captures the glory of a people defying empire. You hear it in the way he describes Kyiv's defiance during the siege, the "candor, wit, and sensitivity" praised by the Irish Times. The audio format makes the history visceral: the sound of his voice cracking as he speaks of POWs, the calm resolve when detailing the "Cossack Bomb Squad," the quiet devastation of "The Woman in the Grass."
This is the story Ukraine needed to be told-and now, as the world grapples with the ongoing invasion, it's a vital, humanizing lens. Miller's narration isn't just informative; it's a testament to courage, both on the battlefield and in the act of bearing witness. You won't just learn about Ukraine's war-you'll feel its echoes in your bones, thanks to the intimacy of his voice. A masterpiece of storytelling, perfectly realized for the ear. This isn't just an audiobook. It's a necessary conversation with history, and one you'll carry long after the final word.
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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