Book description
A parent's deeply moving love letter to a daughter who has always known exactly who she is.'Stunning . . . Built like a thriller, moving, wise and illuminated on every page with love' - Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatWhen Carolyn Hays's child made clear to the family that they were all wrong, he was not a boy, but, in fact, a girl, the Hays shifted pronouns, adopted a nickname and encouraged her to dress as she felt comfortable.One ordinary day, a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families knocked on their door to investigate an anonymous complaint about the upbringing of their transgender child. It was this threat that instilled in them a deep-seated fear for their child's safety in the Republican state they called home. And so they uprooted their lives to the more trans-accepting Northeast United States, though they were never far from the hate and fear resting at the nation's core.Intimate and thought-provoking, A Letter to My Transgender Daughter is an ode to Hays's brilliant, brave child, as well as a cathartic revisit of the pain of the past. It tells of the brutal truths of being trans, of the sacrificial nature of motherhood, and of the lengths a family will go to shield their youngest from the cruel realities of the world. Hays asks us all to love better, for children everywhere enduring injustice and prejudice just as they begin to understand themselves.A Letter to My Transgender Daughter is a celebration of difference, a plea for empathy, a hope for a better future, but moreover, it is a love letter to a child who has always known herself and is waiting for the rest of the world to catch up.Originally published as A Girlhood: A Letter to My Transgender Daughter
FireBerry
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Twin Blaze
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Flint
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Centurion Sherman
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Demo Tequila
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. 🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Pluto
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Pompeii Unicorn
ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Canine Hannibal
🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 🎧 Navigating through narratives has never been simpler – this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. 📚💫 CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Swing Setter
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Delicious Cupid
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book – so convenient! 📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. 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!
Black Firefly
The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Kimono Goddess
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable!
Rocky Highway
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
RawSkills
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. 🎧 Carrying a world of literature in my headphones – this app's convenience is truly remarkable. 📚💫 🚗📖 Transforming traffic jams into opportunities for literary exploration – this app keeps me engaged on the road! 🚗🎧
Shimmy Shammy
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
Star Jammer
This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Duchess
Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Soda Delirium
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings.
Heartbreaker
ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Freeway
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience