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.
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Swedish Pixie
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Bad Beret
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Acid Gosling
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ThoughtTracer
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Swedish Pixie
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use.
Steel Heart
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Lord Theus
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Mr. Peppermint
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Lucifurious
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Poppin Loot
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a perfect match. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Cujo
ππ Reigniting my passion for books β this app is my newfound reading obsession! π₯π§ Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
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ThickSKN
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Titanium Ladybug
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Skirble
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
Mental
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
Twisty Freesia
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Kitchen
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls β it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature.
Alias Stick
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
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