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.
Dahlia
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Mud Pie Man
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch.
RoarSweetie
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The Beekeeper
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
RoarSweetie
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
DragonBlood
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. 💡 The future of audiobook listening is here – this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. 🎧🔮 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph.
Kabuki
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime – I'm truly grateful. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Spoiler Betty
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Insane SweepKick
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Vermilion
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Midnight Rambler
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Scratch
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Mental Prophet
Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
DreamWeaver
The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Speedwell
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Toe
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Thumb Candy
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze.
Tweety
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QuantumQuipper
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Fire Bite
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
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