Listen to A Wild and Precious Life: A Memoir by Joshua Lyon
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
A lively, intimate memoir from a marriage equality icon of the gay rights movement, describing gay life in the 1950s and 60s New York City and her longtime activism."Brash, funny and brave." -NPR"A captivating and inspiring story of a queer woman who believed in her right to take up space and be seen."-BuzzFeed Edie Windsor became internationally famous when she sued the US government, seeking federal recognition for her marriage to Thea Spyer, her partner of more than four decades. The Supreme Court ruled in Edie's favor, a landmark victory that set the stage for full marriage equality in the US. Beloved by the LGBTQ community, Edie embraced her new role as an icon; she had already been living an extraordinary and groundbreaking life for decades. In this memoir, which she began before passing away in 2017 and completed by her co-writer, Edie recounts her childhood in Philadelphia, her realization that she was a lesbian, and her active social life in Greenwich Village's electrifying underground gay scene during the 1950s. Edie was also one of a select group of trailblazing women in computing, working her way up the ladder at IBM and achieving their highest technical ranking while developing software. In the early 1960s Edie met Thea, an expat from a Dutch Jewish family that fled the Nazis, and a widely respected clinical psychologist. Their partnership lasted forty-four years, until Thea died in 2009. Edie found love again, marrying Judith Kasen-Windsor in 2016. A Wild and Precious Life is remarkable portrait of an iconic woman, gay life in New York in the second half of the twentieth century, and the rise of LGBT activism.
ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. 💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive.
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It eliminates distractions and enhances the clarity of recordings, resulting in a more immersive experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. Audiobooks have never been this engaging – this app takes them to the next level. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session.
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