Book description
The #1 New York Times bestseller. More than 2 million copies sold! Look for Brené Brown's new podcast, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast Unlocking Us! From thought leader Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly."--Theodore Roosevelt Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, MSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: "When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives." Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It's about courage. In a world where "never enough" dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It's even a little dangerous at times. And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there's a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena--whether it's a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen.
Murder Matter
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience.
xFRST
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. 📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱 🌌 Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking – this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! 🍲📖 ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Drop Stone
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. 💃 Grooving to the rhythm of stories while tackling household chores – a dance of productivity! 🎶📖 Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Dahlia Bumble
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. 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!
Turnip King
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. 💡 Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder – thank you, this app! 📱📖 Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Sly Bible
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Morbid Sugar
Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Geneva Cuffs
Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Hex Panther
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives.
Freak
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
RoarSweetie
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Little Cobra
💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Blizzard Vixen
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Slinger
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Scratch
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me!
BuzzBait
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Succubus In Training
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. 🏝️🎧 Escaping to paradise with a beach read – this app is my vacation in audio form! 🏖️📖 Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Plenty Orange
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions.
Father Abbot
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
Bearded Angler
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever.
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