Book description
All Fall Down - A Listening Journey Through Addiction, Hope, and Self-Discovery
Jennifer Weiner's All Fall Down is a masterclass in contemporary realism, and the audiobook brings that reality to life with an intimacy that only voice can deliver. Narrated by a warm, engaging narrator whose cadence mirrors Allison Weiss's own rhythm of hope and doubt, the story unfolds like a conversation you're privileged to overhear.
Allison is the kind of woman who looks perfect on the surface: a charming husband, a cute daughter, a beloved job, and a dream suburban home. Yet beneath that polished faΓ§ade lies a quiet crisis. While waiting in a pediatrician's office, she stumbles upon an addiction quiz and begins questioning whether a daily Percocet is any different from a glass of wine. The narrative dives into the subtle ways pills can seep into everyday life-after a grueling exercise class or when feeling ignored by a spouse-and how they become both a crutch and a looming threat.
What makes this audiobook so compelling is Weiner's skillful balance between humor and heartbreak. She never shies away from the harsh realities of dependence, yet she also paints Allison's resilience with bright strokes. The narrator's tone shifts seamlessly from lighthearted banter to raw vulnerability, allowing listeners to feel each turn of Allison's journey as if it were their own.
Weiner's prose is conversational, almost like a diary, which makes the listening experience feel personal and immediate. She captures the internal dialogue of someone caught between self-preservation and self-destruction, and the ending-though not a tidy "happy" conclusion-offers an honest reflection on recovery's messy path.
In short, All Fall Down is more than just a story about pills; it's a nuanced exploration of how we cope with pain, the masks we wear, and the courage required to face our own addiction. The audiobook version amplifies these themes through its engaging narration, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in modern tales of resilience and self-acceptance.
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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
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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