Listen to Ma and Me: A Memoir by Putsata Reang
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
The memoir of a refugee caught between her identity as a gay woman and the love and life debt she owes her mother.When Putsata Reang was eleven months old, her family fled war-torn Cambodia, spending twenty-three days on an overcrowded navy vessel before finding sanctuary at an American naval base in the Philippines. Holding what appeared to be a lifeless baby in her arms, Ma resisted the captain's orders to throw her bundle overboard. Instead, on landing, Ma rushed her baby into the arms of American military nurses and doctors, who saved the child's life. "I had hope, just a little, you were still alive," Ma would tell Put in an oft-repeated story that became family legend.Over the years, Put lived to please Ma and make her proud, hustling to repay her life debt by becoming the consummate good Cambodian daughter, working steadfastly by Ma's side in the berry fields each summer and eventually building a successful career as an award-winning journalist. But Put's adoration and efforts are no match for Ma's expectations. When she comes out to Ma in her twenties, it's just a phase. When she fails to bring home a Khmer boyfriend, it's because she's not trying hard enough. When, at the age of forty, Put tells Ma she is finally getting married-to a woman-it breaks their bond in two.In her startling memoir, Reang explores the long legacy of inherited trauma and the crushing weight of cultural and filial duty. With rare clarity and lyric wisdom, Ma and Me is a stunning, deeply moving memoir about love, debt, and duty.
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening.
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖
🌟 Embracing reading in the busiest of times – this app is my everyday escape! 📚🏃♀️ The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces – this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. 📱🔊 is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable.
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