Book description
A nuanced portrait of the first acting woman president, written with fresh and cinematic verve by a leading historian on women's suffrage and power While this nation has yet to elect its first woman president--and though history has downplayed her role--just over a century ago a woman became the nation's first acting president. In fact, she was born in 1872, and her name was Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. She climbed her way out of Appalachian poverty and into the highest echelons of American power and in 1919 effectively acted as the first woman president of the U.S. (before women could even vote nationwide) when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, was incapacitated. Beautiful, brilliant, charismatic, catty, and calculating, she was a complicated figure whose personal quest for influence reshaped the position of First Lady into one of political prominence forever. And still nobody truly understands who she was. For the first time, we have a biography that takes an unflinching look at the woman whose ascent mirrors that of many powerful American women before and since, one full of the compromises and complicities women have undertaken throughout time in order to find security for themselves and make their mark on history. She was a shape-shifter who was obsessed with crafting her own reputation, at once deeply invested in exercising her own power while also opposing women's suffrage. With narrative verve and fresh eyes, Untold Power is a richly overdue examination of one of American history's most influential, complicated women as well as the surprising and often absurd realities of American politics.
Crash Override
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Trixie Doodle
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Mrs. Voltage
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Riff Raff
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Manly Reno
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Aqua Monsoon
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S’more Vixen
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Lady Pomegranate
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Subzero Taffy
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Take Away
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. 💃 Grooving to the rhythm of stories while tackling household chores – a dance of productivity! 🎶📖
Contrary Mary
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Lady Petal
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Casanova
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RiddleRover
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
QuestWeaver
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again – it's a must-have app.
Handsome
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
VenusLion
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Mt. Indiana
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Freeway
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Are Ess Tee
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. 💼 Workday blues? Not anymore – this app turns my office hours into reading time! 💻📖 Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle – this app's design is a win. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
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