Listen to An Indefinite Sentence: A Personal History of Outlawed Love and Sex by Siddharth Dube
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Finalist for the 2020 Lambda Literary Award in Gay Memoir/Biography A revelatory memoir about sex, oppression, and the universal struggle for justice.From his time as a child in 1960s India, Siddharth Dube knew that he was different. Reckoning with his femininity and sexuality—and his intellect—would send him on a lifelong journey of discovery: from Harvard classrooms to unsafe cruising sites; from ivory-tower think-tanks to shantytowns; from halls of power at the UN and World Bank to jail cells where sexual outcasts are brutalized. Coming of age in the earliest days of AIDS, Dube was at the frontlines when that disease made rights for gay men and for sex workers a matter of basic survival, pushing to decriminalize same-sex relations and sex work in India, both similarly outlawed under laws dating back to British colonial rule. He became a trenchant critic of the United States’ imposition of its cruel anti-prostitution policies on developing countries—an effort legitimized by leading American feminists and would-be do-gooders—warning that this was a 21st century replay of the moralistic Victorian-era campaigns that had spawned endless persecution of countless women, men, and trans individuals the world over. Profound, ferocious, and luminously written, An Indefinite Sentence is both a personal and political journey, weaving Dube’s own quest for love and self-respect with unforgettable portrayals of the struggles of some of the world’s most oppressed people, those reviled and cast out for their sexuality. Informed by a lifetime of scholarship and introspection, it is essential reading on the global debates over sexuality, gender expression, and of securing human rights and social justice in a world distorted by inequality and right-wing ascendancy.
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. 🏝️🎧 Escaping to paradise with a beach read – this app is my vacation in audio form! 🏖️📖 Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧 Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read – this app is always ready. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. ⏰ Starting my mornings with inspiration – audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! ☀️🎧 Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight.
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