Book description
Her Best-Kept Secret - A Listening Experience That Sits at the Intersection of Truth and Compassion
When you put on your headphones for Gabrielle Glaser's Her Best-Kept Secret, you're not just hearing a story-you're stepping into a meticulously researched, conversationally engaging journey that feels both like a late-night talk with an old friend and a data-driven exposΓ©. The audiobook captures Glaser's trademark blend of investigative rigor and tender humor, turning complex statistics about women's drinking habits into something you can actually feel.
From the start, Glaser pulls out the hard facts: American women are sipping more often and in larger quantities than ever before, a trend that stretches from college campuses to corporate boardrooms-and it isn't just the "young woman" narrative we see on reality TV. She brings us stories of moms and grandmothers, of cultural shifts that have quietly turned the glass into an everyday companion. Her voice remains calm, never accusatory; instead she asks probing questions about why women are drinking, how society's expectations shape their choices, and whether the current support systems truly help.
What sets this audiobook apart is Glaser's ability to weave in emerging science without sounding like a lecture. She explains how recent research shows women metabolize alcohol differently, leading to more pronounced health risks-even when they drink "moderately." The narration makes these findings accessible, punctuated with anecdotes that humanize the data and remind listeners why this matters on a personal level.
The most compelling part of the listening experience is Glaser's candid reflection on recovery. She challenges the conventional wisdom that Alcoholics Anonymous is the go-to solution for women, pointing out how the program can sometimes reinforce harmful patterns. Instead, she highlights new, gender-specific approaches emerging from medical research and community support groups that offer more effective pathways to sobriety.
In short, Her Best-Kept Secret isn't just an audiobook; it's a conversation about modern stressors, hidden habits, and the possibility of change. If you're looking for something that balances hard evidence with heartfelt storytelling-and leaves you with actionable insights-this is the one to add to your queue.
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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