Book description
"Boys are emotionally illiterate and don't want intimate friendships." In this empirically grounded challenge to our stereotypes about boys and men, Niobe Way reveals the intense intimacy among teenage boys especially during early and middle adolescence. Boys not only share their deepest secrets and feelings with their closest male friends, they claim that without them they would go "wacko." Yet as boys become men, they become distrustful, lose these friendships, and feel isolated and alone. Drawing from hundreds of interviews conducted throughout adolescence with black, Latino, white, and Asian American boys, Deep Secrets reveals the ways in which we have been telling ourselves a false story about boys, friendships, and human nature. Boys' descriptions of their male friendships sound more like "something out of Love Story than Lord of the Flies." Yet in late adolescence, boys feel they have to "man up" by becoming stoic and independent. Vulnerable emotions and intimate friendships are for girls and gay men. "No homo" becomes their mantra. These findings are alarming, given what we know about links between friendships and health, and even longevity. Rather than a "boy crisis," Way argues that boys are experiencing a "crisis of connection" because they live in a culture where human needs and capacities are given a sex (female) and a sexuality (gay), and thus discouraged for those who are neither. Way argues that the solution lies with exposing the inaccuracies of our gender stereotypes and fostering these critical relationships and fundamental human skills.
Honey
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. πΆββοΈπ§ Walking has never been this productive β exploring new worlds while I exercise! ποΈπ« The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Tweety Bun Bun
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Fire Sass
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Frosty Squid
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Fuzzy Logic Hottie
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Dance Cannon
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
Mad Rascal
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HOV
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Gov Skull
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High Heel Goddess
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Night Magnet
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Hen Skittle
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Bad Beret
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Dark Horse
Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits β it's a game-changer. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ππ§
Grave Scuttlebutt
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am.
Killer Grenade
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
Campfire Mama
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Princess Dove
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just rightβnot too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
LerveDr
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. πβ¨ The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
General Broomdog
Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great 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