Book description
"A painful and propulsive memoir delivered in the honest tones of a woman who didn't always think she'd live to tell her story." --The New York Times A Buzzfeed Best Book of September In the vein of Educated and The Glass Castle, Daniella Mestyanek Young's Uncultured is more than a memoir about an exceptional upbringing, but about a woman who, no matter the lack of tools given to her, is determined to overcome. Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family's first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen, was forced to marry the leader and served as his secretary for many years. Beholden to The Family's strict rules, Daniella suffers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse--masked as godly discipline and divine love--and is forbidden from getting a traditional education. At fifteen years old, fed up with The Family and determined to build a better and freer life for herself, Daniella escapes to Texas. There, she bravely enrolls herself in high school and excels, later graduating as valedictorian of her college class, then electing to join the military to begin a career as an intelligence officer, where she believes she will finally belong. But she soon learns that her new world--surrounded by men on the sands of Afghanistan--looks remarkably similar to the one she desperately tried to leave behind. Told in a beautiful, propulsive voice and with clear-eyed honesty, Uncultured explores the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized, and is emblematic of the many ways women have to contort themselves to survive.
Tough Nut
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StarStrider
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Noh Noh
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Disco Potato
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Criss Cross
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Drop Stone
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Tabasco Dracula
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Wrangler Jim
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ForumFlare
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General Finish
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Scare Stone
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories.
Gbbledgoodk
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment.
Domino
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The China Wall
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PixelPioneer
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InsightfulInk
This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Classy Luck
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Skull Crusher
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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