Book description
In 1966--the Year of the Horse, not to mention Revolver and Pet Sounds -- John Kim Faye was born out of wedlock to a 40-year-old Korean mother and a 62-year-old Irish father. Faye grew up in the state of Delaware, where laws forbidding interracial marriage were still on the books until 1967. As the lead singer and primary songwriter of the Caulfields, Faye was one of the only mixed-race Asian American frontman to sign a major record contract in the alternative rock heyday of the 1990s. In an era that preceded K-Pop--and even the rise of the internet--Faye's personal journey did not lead to superstardom. Instead, The Yin and The Yang of it All is a memoir about the discovery of a voice, a tribe, and a musical ethnicity that runs far deeper than his Korean/Irish roots. Bookended by the loss of this father against the backdrop of his tumultuous childhood in the post-Vietnam 70s and his mother's tragic passing in 2012, Faye's story weaves a tapestry of revealing moments as told from his unique perspective on the cusps of identity, race, and fame.
Snout Pixie
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Darling Peacock
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Station WMD
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Duke Electro
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Day Hawk
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ForumFlare
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Cereal Killer
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Cool Law Topping
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
InfinityInsight
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Bitmap
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Intimidation Station
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Mr. 44
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Miss Rum Punch
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Alley Cat
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Zero Charisma
Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§ Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Steel Ginger
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Seattle Jay
I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
Cricket
π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Lady Killer
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. πΆπ The harmony between simplicity and functionality in this app is truly impressive. Audiobooks have never sounded this good! π΅π§
Hobo Samurai
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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