Book description
This lyrical testament to life as 'a blind date with mercy' will challenge and inspire. --Publishers Weekly [Starred Review] In 1991, when he was thirteen years old, Lenny Duncan stepped out of his house in West Philadelphia, walked to the Greyhound station, and bought a ticket--the start of his great American adventure. But little did he know that his great American adventure would include a winding path through sex work and drug deals, prison, and eventually ministry and social justice activism. Now out in paperback with a new afterword, Duncan brings us his deeply personal story about growing up Black and queer in the US. In his characteristically powerful voice, he recounts hitchhiking across the country, spending time in solitary confinement, battling for sobriety, and discovering a deep faith, examining pressing issues like poverty, mass incarceration, white supremacy, and LGBTQ inclusion through an intimate portrayal of his life's struggles and joys. United States of Grace is a love story about America, revealing the joy and resilience of places in this country that many call the margins but that Lenny Duncan has called home. Fierce and incisive, Duncan challenges us and America to seek life out of death. I was born starving for the good, he writes, and this country can be a feast of good if we open ourselves up to it.
Tomcat
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Killer Grenade
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BloodEater
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Feral Mayhem
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ThreadTrail
As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
BlackExcalibur
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Steel Solstice
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. 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.
Racy Lady
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Copilot
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Bad Bunny
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing.
Gold Dahlia
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort.
Duchess
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Dark Horse
Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. ππ ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Hobo Samurai
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. π Unlocking the door to imagination β this app is my key to endless stories and endless possibilities. ππ This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ππ Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Blade
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Audiobooks made simple β this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Short Firecracker
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
High Deck
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. Efficiency and ease combined β this app is a must-have for book lovers.
CuriousCoder
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Onion King
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
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