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.
Tangerine
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Treasure Devil
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Candy Butcher
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Criss Cross
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2nd Hand Joe
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Mt. Indiana
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Joker's Grin
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Juno Cream
I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
Gothic Slacker
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Waylay Dave
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Doughboy, Esq
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Twix Bond
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Lady Pomegranate
Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! π±π§ ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Twiddle Twix
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NeoGermal
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Old Regret
ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
ByteBard
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is worth every penny. Itβs packed with features and works flawlessly.
SunVolt
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket.
Wiccan Thunder
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. ListenBookβs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Chicago Blackout
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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