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
Toy Peep
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Chameleon
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Heartbreaker
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Cowboy Booter
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Shwatson
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Stealth
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QuestQuill
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All Natural
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CuriousCoder
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Potato Sub
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JesterZilla
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience.
Black Hole Necromancer
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Troublemasher
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Ella of Light
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Dahlia Bumble
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NoiseFire
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊
Vagabond Warrior
I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Gold Dahlia
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained.
Palomino Cake
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric.
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