Book description
A Zen study wrapped in a memoir of destruction and healing written by an elite ultrarunner as she struggles to make it to the other side of a life-shattering injury with her sanity, and her marriage, intact After flipping her raft days away from help on a trip down the remote Salmon River, Katie Arnold's shattered leg tests both her spirit and her marriage for years to come. It also reignites her meditation practice and motivates her to dive into Zen in search of healing. Before the accident, Katie was an elite ultrarunner with a simmering but adequate marriage who avoided being indoors whenever possible. But who is she afterwards? In the midst of hardship, Katie turns for support to the Zen practice she had long dabbled in. Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World is a Zen study wrapped in a memoir that tells the story of a search for stillness by a woman born for wildness. Spanning roughly two years, from shortly before the accident through the long, uncertain healing of both leg and marriage, it is a personal narrative of that tumultuous time nested inside meditations on Zen. Having gone from a reluctant spiritualist to a Zen practitioner over the course of a decade, Katie Arnold offers unique company for those seeking nature's exquisite highs as well as for creatives, spiritualists, and sensualists who want to slow down and examine the possibilities of a well-lived life. As the late Japanese master Shunryu Suzuki wrote, "Sometimes a flashing will come through the dark sky." These brief flashings are enlightenment--moments when we suddenly feel as if we're part of everything, and everything's part of us. This book is about how to experience the flashings when they come, and about what they mean for how we live our lives.
Devil Bread
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High-Fructose
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Riff Raff
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Tabasco Dracula
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King Bass
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Snapdragon
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ZenaCake
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Crumb Cake
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InsightfulInk
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Thrasher
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Prof. Smirk
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Woodland Beauty
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Zero Charisma
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Miss Murder
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Dark Horse
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The Howling Swede
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Plegasus
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Flint Cast-Iron
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly.
ByteBard
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Sexual Chocolate
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π πΆπ My new soundtrack? Audiobooks, of course! This app makes every day musical. π§πΆ ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
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