Book description
An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they've passed.E.B. Bartels has had a lot of pets--dogs, birds, fish, tortoises. As varied a bunch as they are, they've taught her one universal truth: to own a pet is to love a pet, and to own a pet is also--with rare exception--to lose that pet in time.But while we have codified traditions to mark the passing of our fellow humans, most cultures don't have the same for pets. Bartels takes us from Massachusetts to Japan, from ancient Egypt to the modern era, in search of the good pet death. We meet veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and more, offering an idiosyncratic, inspiring array of rituals--from the traditional (scattering ashes, commissioning a portrait), to the grand (funereal processions, mausoleums), to the unexpected (taxidermy, cloning). The central lesson: there is no best practice when it comes to mourning your pet, except to care for them in death as you did in life, and find the space to participate in their end as fully as you can.Punctuated by wry, bighearted accounts of Bartels's own pets and their deaths, Good Grief is a cathartic companion through loving and losing our animal family.
RetroMirage
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K-9
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Yellow Menace
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Scratch
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Y0dler
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Alley Frog
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Gumby Train
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Sw00sh
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Poptart AK47
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Cuff Queen
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Pitfall
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CloudFrenzy
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Opulent Gamer
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Impulse
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. ππ This app has rekindled my love for books β I can't stop listening! ππ§ ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts.
Forger
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible.
Sleepwalker
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Friday Ferrari
π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Little Cobra
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Reed Lady
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Twisty Freesia
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
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