Listen to James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
“The most revealing and subjectively penetrating assessment of Baldwin’s life yet published.” —The New York Times Book Review. “The first Baldwin biography in which one can recognize the human features of this brilliant, troubled, principled, supremely courageous man.” —Boston GlobeJames Baldwin was one of the great writers of the last century. In works that have become part of the American canon—Go Tell It on a Mountain, Giovanni’s Room, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, and The Evidence of Things Not Seen—he explored issues of race and racism in America, class distinction, and sexual difference.A gay, African American writer who was born in Harlem, he found the freedom to express himself living in exile in Paris. When he returned to America to cover the Civil Rights movement, he became an activist and controversial spokesman for the movement, writing books that became bestsellers and made him a celebrity, landing him on the cover of Time.In this biography, David Leeming creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled, driven, and brilliant man. He plumbs every aspect of Baldwin’s life: his relationships with the unknown and the famous, including painter Beauford Delaney, Richard Wright, Lorraine Hansberry, Marlon Brando, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and childhood friend Richard Avedon; his expatriate years in France and Turkey; his gift for compassion and love; the public pressures that overwhelmed his quest for happiness, and his passionate battle for black identity, racial justice, and to “end the racial nightmare and achieve our country.”
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. 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!
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. 🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment.
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