Book description
Drawing on cutting-edge science and intimate personal stories, an essential and paradigm-shifting book for readers struggling with fatigue, burnout, stress, and trauma—and for all of us who sometimes feel like we have been pushed past our breaking point. In How We Are, the health psychologist and author Vincent Deary explored the process of habit and change in everyday life. In How We Break, a deeply compassionate and illuminating exploration of suffering, he examines what happens when we are pushed to our limit. Deary is a practitioner health psychologist who also works in a fatigue clinic and specializes in interventions that help people cope with whatever life has thrown at them. The big traumas in life, he points out, are relatively rare. Much more common is when too many things go wrong at once, or we are exposed to a prolonged period of difficulty or precarity. When we are subjected to too much turbulence—when the world shrinks to nothing but our daily coping—we become unhappy, worried, hopeless, exhausted. In other words, we break. Breaking, he shows us, is embodied, as our physical and mental distress are linked, and happens when the same systems that enable us to navigate through life become dysregulated. But if we understand how the turbulence and overwhelm of life affects us, then we have a better chance of overcoming the challenges. Drawing on clinical case studies, trailblazing scientific research, intimate personal stories, and illuminating references from philosophy, literature, and film, How We Break offers a consoling and deeply felt new vision of everyday human struggling, and it makes a bold case for the power of rest and recuperation.
Highlander Monk
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. 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!
Winter Underdog
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Doll Champagne
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Swing Setter
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Necessary Momentum
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Sun Washer
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Marbles
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DollFaceKillah
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Aqua Monsoon
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Roller Girl
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King Panther
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JK Friend
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Dove Dolce
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
ThoughtTrail
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Lskeee
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CodeExia
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Airport Hobo
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
QuestQuill
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Delirious Supernova
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HolyCombo
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. 🎧 My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. 📚🍳
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