Book description
FINALIST FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD - A relentlessly optimistic memoir by one of the most influential Black business leaders in America today, offering hope and practical guidance for navigating life's most difficult challenges"Do you want to be lifted up? You have come to the right place."--Hoda Kotb Cynt Marshall has spent her entire life beating personal and professional odds while also helping everyone she meets see how they are uniquely equipped to thrive. Through it all, this self-described "people person" never stopped reaching out and built a reputation as an inspiring motivator and mentor in business and beyond. Marshall grew up in a northern California housing project with a violent father who once broke her nose, but also with a strong, devoted mother who kept her family fed and focused, reminding them, "It's not where you live, but how you live." Heeding her mother's advice, Marshall excelled first at school and then in her professional life, overcoming overt and subtle racism to become, at forty, one of the first Black woman officers at AT&T, while also navigating both grief and joy as she started a family of her own. All that life experience prepared Marshall for the day when, at fifty-one, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, just one lymph node from stage 4. Overnight, her life changed, but her commitment to serve others did not. You've Been Chosen offers what Marshall calls "the good, the great, the bad, and the ugly parts" of her journey through both cancer and everything that led up to it. Along the way, she tackles the tough questions we all face: What will I do with what I have been given? How will I respond to challenges with both grace and grit? Where will this new path take me if I keep moving? And how can I offer something good back to the world as a result? Cynt Marshall's deep faith and positivity will inspire and motivate you, and her story will help you see how all your experiences, even the hardest moments, can work together for something good, bringing you to positive places you'd have never experienced otherwise. She shows you how to find your own "voice of power" and encourages you to remember--and believe--that you, too, have been equipped to walk your unique path with purpose. That you, too, have been chosen.
MeeP
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M8deUp
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Natural Gold
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Screwtape
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Gothic Slacker
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Neophyte Believer
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Mauve Cactus
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Take Away
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Ember Rope
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go β it's like carrying a library in my pocket. 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.
FireBrang
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Danger Menace
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NexusNavigator
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive.
Congo Wire
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it! The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Z-Boy
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Delicious Wing
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Tokyo Dream
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Mule Skinner
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks β this app has converted me! This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
HedgeH0g2
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! π± A world of books at my fingertips β this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. ππ± Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Scratch
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Prof. Smirk
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient! The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly 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