Book description
Brutally honest, often hilarious, hard-won lessons in learning to love and care for yourself from a former vice president at Comedy Central who was called "ahead of her time" by Jordan Peele "You're going to want Tara Schuster to become your new best friend."--Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed "Compelling, persuasive, and useful no matter where you are in your life."--Chelsea Handler, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life Will Be the Death of Me By the time she was in her late twenties, Tara Schuster was a rising TV executive who had worked for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and helped launch Key & Peele to viral superstardom. By all appearances, she had mastered being a grown-up. But beneath that veneer of success, she was a chronically anxious, self-medicating mess. No one knew that her road to adulthood had been paved with depression, anxiety, and shame, owing in large part to her minimally parented upbringing. She realized she'd hit rock bottom when she drunk-dialed her therapist pleading for help. Buy Yourself the Fcking Lilies is the story of Tara's path to re-parenting herself and becoming a "ninja of self-love." Through simple, daily rituals, Tara transformed her mind, body, and relationships, and shows how to fake gratitude until you actually feel gratitude excavate your emotional wounds and heal them with kindness identify your self-limiting beliefs, kick them to the curb, and start living a life you choose silence your inner frenemy and shield yourself from self-criticism carve out time each morning to start your day empowered, inspired, and ready to rule create a life you truly, totally fcking LOVE This is the book Tara wished someone had given her and it is the book many of us desperately need: a candid, hysterical, addictively readable, practical guide to growing up (no matter where you are in life) and learning to love yourself in a non-throw-up-in-your-mouth-it's-so-cheesy way.
Brutally honest, often hilarious, hard-won lessons in learning to love and care for yourself from a young vice president at Comedy Central who was called "ahead of her time" by Jordan Peele "Compelling, persuasive, and useful no matter where you are in your life."--Chelsea Handler, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life Will Be the Death of Me "A bracingly honest, funny read . . . like Wild meets You Are a Badass."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B By the time she was in her late twenties, Tara Schuster was a rising TV executive who had worked for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and helped launch Key & Peele to viral superstardom. By all appearances, she had mastered being a grown-up. But beneath that veneer of success, she was a chronically anxious, self-medicating mess. No one knew that her road to adulthood had been paved with depression, anxiety, and shame, owing in large part to her minimally parented upbringing. She realized she'd hit rock bottom when she drunk-dialed her therapist pleading for help. Buy Yourself the Fcking Lilies is the story of Tara's path to re-parenting herself and becoming a "ninja of self-love." Through simple, daily rituals, Tara transformed her mind, body, and relationships, and shows how to fake gratitude until you actually feel gratitude excavate your emotional wounds and heal them with kindness identify your self-limiting beliefs, kick them to the curb, and start living a life you choose silence your inner frenemy and shield yourself from self-criticism carve out time each morning to start your day empowered, inspired, and ready to rule create a life you truly, totally fcking LOVE This is the book Tara wished someone had given her and it is the book many of us desperately need: a candid, hysterical, addictively readable, practical guide to growing up (no matter where you are in life) and learning to love yourself in a non-throw-up-in-your-mouth-it's-so-cheesy way.
Mum Mary
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Cali Yacht
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Tall Honey
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. I'm impressed by the app's performance – it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts.
Berry Succubus
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Fuzzy Rainbow
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
The China Wall
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. 🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱
Napoleonic Haze
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Lord Nikon
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Audiobook excellence simplified – this app's functionality is a true delight. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Yellow Menace
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Shadow Bishop
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Dora the Destroyer
Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Flame OUT
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. 📱 An entire library at my fingertips – this app is a book lover's dream come true! 📚🌟 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Knuckles
🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
FRMhndshk
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Twisty Freesia
This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Audiobook excellence simplified – this app's functionality is a true delight. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable.
Noise Toy
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Miss Lucky
Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Free Ham
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Gas Man
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
ManManMan
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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