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.
BoomerBox
Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Amphibi-Dangerous
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments.
Delirious Supernova
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Backstreet
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Canary Apple Red
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StormCake
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Kabuki
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Killah Goose
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QuantumQuipper
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Star Jammer
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures.
Lincoln Rider
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Steel
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Winded On Friday
Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Jo Jo Spooky
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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Shooter
I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
Take Away
I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. 🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Red Delicious
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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Chuckles
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱 ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
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