Listen to A Fire You Can't Put Out: The Civil Rights Life of Birmingham's Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth (Religion & American Culture) by Andrew M. Manis
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
When Fred Shuttlesworth suffered only a bump on the head in the 1956 bombing of his home, members of his church called it a miracle. Shuttlesworth took it as a sign that God would protect him on the mission that had made him a target that night. Standing in front of his demolished home, Shuttlesworth vigorously renewed his commitment to integrate Birmingham's buses, lunch counters, police force, and parks. The incident transformed him, in the eyes of Birmingham's blacks, from an up-and-coming young minister to a virtual folk hero and, in the view of white Birmingham, from obscurity to rabble-rouser extraordinaire.From his 1956 founding of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights through the historic demonstrations of 1963, driven by a sense of divine mission, Shuttlesworth pressured Jim Crow restrictions in Birmingham with radically confrontational acts of courage. His intensive campaign pitted him against the staunchly segregationist police commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor and ultimately brought him to the side of Martin Luther King Jr. and to the inner chambers of the Kennedy White House.First published in 1999, Andrew Manis's award-winning biography of "one of the nation's most courageous freedom fighters" demonstrates compellingly that Shuttleworth's brand of fiery, outspoken confrontation derived from his prophetic understanding of the pastoral role. Civil rights activism was tantamount to salvation in his understanding of the role of Christian minister.
ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖 Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now