Book description
Die Wise does not offer seven steps for coping with death. It does not suggest ways to make dying easier. It pours no honey to make the medicine go down. Instead, with lyrical prose, deep wisdom, and stories from his two decades of working with dying people and their families, Stephen Jenkinson places death at the center of the page and asks us to behold it in all its painful beauty. Die Wise teaches the skills of dying, skills that have to be learned in the course of living deeply and well. Die Wise is for those who will fail to live forever. Dying well, Jenkinson writes, is a right and responsibility of everyone. It is not a lifestyle option. It is a moral, political, and spiritual obligation each person owes their ancestors and their heirs. Die Wise dreams such a dream, and plots such an uprising. How we die, how we care for dying people, and how we carry our dead: this work makes our capacity for a village-mindedness, or breaks it. Table of ContentsThe Ordeal of a Managed DeathStealing Meaning from DyingThe Tyrant HopeThe Quality of LifeYes, But Not Like ThisThe WorkSo Who Are the Dying to You? Dying Facing HomeWhat Dying Asks of Us AllKidsAh, My Friend the Enemy
Die Slice
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Irish Dze
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Shady Prairie
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Dark Burn
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Divine Bramble
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Sleek Zelda
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Star Jammer
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Mrs. Voltage
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Mud Eye
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Necromancer
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DreamDiver
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Flash
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Coldy
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Squatch
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MythMaker
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Firecracker
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature.
Wanted Candy
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
DuckDuck
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Papa Smurf
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Tan Stallion
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use.
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