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Article: It's All in the Prose.(actress Ruby Dee)
- Article from:
- Black Issues Book Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2001
- Author:
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Acclaimed actor Ruby Dee talks about how audiobooks are useful in our changing times
As our lives become more hectic, technology offers busy book lovers--in this era of multitasking--a great way to enjoy a "book" as a leisure activity, while enjoying a long bath or a candlelit dinner. Audiobooks provides the pleasure of a good book without requiring the direct attention of reading.
Ruby Dee's voice immediately conveys her character. It is distinctive, raspy, whispery and bold. It's ethereal. You can imagine her voice has come from the past to relate its tale. No wonder she was asked to be the voice of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." She has a voice that ...