Book description
Find spiritual insight for developing courage and meeting life's broken-open, pulled-apart times for anyone seeking hope. Daily we are asked to move toward bravery, to stretch in the direction of goodness, kindness, forgiveness, patience, and vulnerability. Yet life's tender fragility, fear, anxiety, and our own practiced self-sabotage can derail us from growing and thriving, leaving us fractured and afraid. Ordained Buddhist teacher and Quaker Valerie Brown invites us into the heart of compassion, insight, and courage. Filled with Quaker wisdom, mindfulness meditation practices, and portraits of real people living out simple yet life-affirming bravery, Hope Leans Forward is a guidebook for all of us who are on journeys of self-transformation, self-discovery, and spiritual discernment. Centering small, everyday acts of bravery with diverse stories from marginalized communities, Brown's unique perspective as a Black Buddhist Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition and her extensive leadership experience shepherd us in navigating life's essential questions to discover true aliveness and meaning. When we focus on cultivating clarity and discernment in our purpose, we begin to understand that we are truly connected to--and that we contribute to--a larger whole. Written through a period of profound personal loss and in the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, Brown's spiritual insight and life- and spirit-tested wisdom offers a new source for anyone seeking hope, and seeking to alleviate suffering within ourselves and our communities.
Natural Mess
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey.
Z-Boy
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Fire Fish
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Delicious
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Sw33per
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Danger Menace
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Redneck Giorgio
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Dr. Jam Man
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Wanted Candy
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic.
Chocolate Thunder
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly.
Shade Nightman
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Gold Dahlia
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Mt. Indiana
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ByteBard
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Judge
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Bom Crossed
I've started a book club with my friends, and this app has been our go-to source for titles. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience.
Petite Beauty
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. βοΈ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. ππ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly.
Low Menace
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. ππ Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Steel
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. π₯ Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine β this app is my secret weapon! β¨π Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring!
Osprey
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Audiobooks on the go β this app's design prioritizes convenience. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
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