Listen to An Academic Life: A Memoir by Hanna Holborn Gray
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
A compelling memoir by the first woman president of a major American university Hanna Holborn Gray has lived her entire life in the world of higher education. The daughter of academics, she fled Hitler's Germany with her parents in the 1930s, emigrating to New Haven, where her father was a professor at Yale University. She has studied and taught at some of the world's most prestigious universities. She was the first woman to serve as provost of Yale. In 1978, she became the first woman president of a major research university when she was appointed to lead the University of Chicago, a position she held for fifteen years. In 1991, Gray was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to education. An Academic Life is a candid self-portrait by one of academia's most respected trailblazers. Gray describes what it was like to grow up as a child of refugee parents, and reflects on the changing status of women in the academic world. She discusses the migration of intellectuals from Nazi-held Europe and the transformative role these exiles played in American higher education--and how the migr experience in America transformed their own lives and work. She sheds light on the character of university communities, how they are structured and administered, and the balance they seek between tradition and innovation, teaching and research, and undergraduate and professional learning. An Academic Life speaks to the fundamental issues of purpose, academic freedom, and governance that arise time and again in higher education, and that pose sharp challenges to the independence and scholarly integrity of each new generation.
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
I'm impressed by the app's performance – it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. 📚👏 ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
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