Book description
In this disarming and candid memoir, cultural critic Clarkisha Kent unpacks the kind of compounded problems you face when you're a fat, Black, queer woman in a society obsessed with heteronormativity.There was no easy way for Kent to navigate personal discovery and self-love. As a dark-skinned, first-generation American facing a myriad of mental health issues and intergenerational trauma, at times Kent's body felt like a cosmic punishment. In the face of body dysmorphia, homophobia, anti-Blackness, and respectability politics, the pursuit of "high self-esteem" seemed oxymoronic. Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto is a humorous, at times tragic, memoir that follows Kent on her journey to realizing that her body is a gift to be grown into, that sometimes family doesn't always mean home, and how even ill-fated bisexual romances could free her from gender essentialism. Perfect for readers of Keah Brown's The Pretty One, Alida Nugent's You Don't Have to Like Me, and Stephanie Yeboah's Fattily Ever After, Kent's debut explores her own lived experiences to illuminate how fatphobia intertwines with other oppressions. It stresses the importance of addressing the violence scored upon our minds and our bodies, and how we might begin the difficult--but joyful--work of setting ourselves free.
Killer Merlot
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Gingersnap Woman
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Saber-RED
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Atomic Blastoid
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InsightInkwell
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Mafia Princess
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Killah Goose
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NoiseCake
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Lady Petal
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Mud Finger
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Bug Fire
Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
Eight Patrol
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PepperBurst
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Rusty Vortex
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook! The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
FRMhndshk
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True Sweetness
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day.
Pinball Esq
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Alley Fiend
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖 The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Fuzzy Rainbow
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Every moment is a chance to dive into a new adventure with this app. Its smart controls and comprehensive format support ensure that my audiobook journey is a seamless one. 🌌🎧 Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
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