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.
Tin Fox
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Doz
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Forger
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Dahlia Bumble
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. 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.
Alley Fiend
π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is a game-changer. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
RedFisher
π Rekindling my literary flame β this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. ππ Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
Twiddle Twix
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Swan Mustang
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Riff Raff
The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Psycho Thinker
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Queen Bee
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient.
Feral Filly
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Ba1t
β° Starting my mornings with inspiration β audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! βοΈπ§ The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Tornado Maker
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Energy
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true β from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a game-changer.
Pitfall
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. Iβm 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 Iβve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Lime
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. πβ¨ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey.
Orange Teflon
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Prez Dog
I used to struggle to find time for books β now, I listen while doing chores! ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination.
Mint Ness
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ππ§ Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
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