Book description
A memoir of one young man's coming-of-age on a cross-country trek--told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the highways of America. At twenty-three, Andrew Forsthoefel walked out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read walking to listen. He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn't know how. So he decided he'd walk. And listen. It would be a cross-country quest for guidance, and everyone he met would be his guide. Walking toward the Pacific, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside: fear, loneliness, doubt. But he also encountered incredible kindness from strangers. Thousands shared their stories with him, sometimes confiding their prejudices, too. Often he didn't know how to respond. How to find unity in diversity? How to stay connected, even as fear works to tear us apart? He listened for answers to these questions, and to the existential questions every human must face, and began to find that the answer might be in listening itself. Ultimately, it's the stories of others living all along the roads of America that carry this journey and sing out in a hopeful, heartfelt book about how a life is made, and how our nation defines itself at the most human level.
Slug-em-dog
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks.
WanderWord
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Silver Rose
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Sokol
ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Pepper Prada
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Murder Cherry
Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Phoenix Tetra
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Hyper Kong
I've never been so excited about my daily commute β thanks to this app. ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Valley Guardian
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process.
Married Man
This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The app's performance is remarkable β it's fast, stable, and designed to cater to audiobook enthusiasts. It's a pleasure to use. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Spicy Thunder
ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Pogue
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. πΆπ Replacing tunes with stories β my house is alive with the sound of narration! π§π
Referee
Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
StorySculptor
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
Buckshot
Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Abiss
π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
MindfulMingle
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
NeoGermal
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Dance Cannon
Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's functionality is a true delight. 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.
Flame OUT
Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's design is a game-changer. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
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