Book description
A bold, thought-provoking pathway to the national solidarity that could, finally, address the ills of racism in America "Racism is an existential threat to America," Theodore R. Johnson declares at the start of his profound and exhilarating book. It is a refutation of the American Promise enshrined in our Constitution that all men and women are inherently equal. And yet racism continues to corrode our society. If we cannot overcome it, Johnson argues, while the United States will remain as a geopolitical entity, the promise that made America unique on Earth will have died.When the Stars Begin to Fall makes a compelling, ambitious case for a pathway to the national solidarity necessary to mitigate racism. Weaving memories of his own and his family's multi-generational experiences with racism, alongside strands of history, into his elegant narrative, Johnson posits that a blueprint for national solidarity can be found in the exceptional citizenship long practiced in Black America. Understanding that racism is a structural crime of the state, he argues that overcoming it requires us to recognize that a color-conscious society--not a color-blind one--is the true fulfillment of the American Promise.Fueled by Johnson's ultimate faith in the American project, grounded in his family's longstanding optimism and his own military service, When the Stars Begin to Fall is an urgent call to undertake the process of overcoming what has long seemed intractable.
Z-Boy
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RiddleRover
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Poppy Coffee
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Ember Rope
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3P-own
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Barbera Shift
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Lord Pistachio
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Uluru Walker
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Bug Blitz
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Jetta Talent
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2nd Hand Joe
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Jersey
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Lava Nibbler
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NexusNomad
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Admiral Tot
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LunaStar
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Scooby Did
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Doll Champagne
I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Beo
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
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