Book description
A kaleidoscopic account of the crack cocaine era and a community's ultimate resilience, told through a cast of characters whose lives illuminate the dramatic rise and fall of the epidemic The crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s is arguably the least examined crisis in American history. Beginning with the myths inspired by Reagan's war on drugs, journalist Donovan X. Ramsey's exacting analysis traces the path from the last triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement to the devastating realities we live with today: a racist criminal justice system, continued mass incarceration and gentrification, and increased police brutality. When Crack Was King follows four individuals to give us a startling portrait of crack's destruction and devastating legacy: Elgin Swift, an archetype of American industry and ambition and the son of a crack-addicted father who turned their home into a "crack house"; Lennie Woodley, a former crack addict and sex worker; Kurt Schmoke, the longtime mayor of Baltimore and an early advocate of decriminalization; and Shawn McCray, community activist, basketball prodigy, and a founding member of the Zoo Crew, Newark's most legendary group of drug traffickers. Weaving together riveting research with the voices of survivors, When Crack Was King is a crucial reevaluation of the era and a powerful argument for providing historically violated communities with the resources they deserve.
Roller Turtle
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Berry Succubus
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. πββοΈπ Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. πββοΈπ Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. ππ Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator.
Gold Dahlia
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Switch
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Pixie Soldier
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Plum Moon
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. π This app has turned my errands into exciting quests β I can conquer the grocery store while enjoying a book! ππ The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Winter Underdog
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Manly Reno
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Tin Fox
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Zero Corn
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Lucky Brandy
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move β it's like having a tutor by my side. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Cabbie
I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's functionality is a true delight. Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Silver Rose
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BloodEater
ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Lord Nikon
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys β thank you, app! Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Esquire
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Rocky Highway
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is truly remarkable. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Midas
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Red Heroine
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Widow Curio
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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