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.
Suicide Jockey
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StormCake
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RZR
As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook!
Thumb Candy
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Tokyo Dream
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Super Flick
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Mechani-Man
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Freaky Ratbuster
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Slug-em-dog
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life.
Dahlia Bumble
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CommandX
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Cream
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. 💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
MysticMingle
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
BuzzBait
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Dropkick
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly – it's a game-changer. ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Frosty
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Gone are the days of fumbling with different formats – this app's comprehensive support ensures I can enjoy any audiobook without a hitch. 🎉🔊 Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Sky Herald
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook.
Knuckles
🎙️ Elevating grocery shopping to a whole new level – audiobooks make it an adventure! 🛒📚 A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Rummy Stickers
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InfinityInsight
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out.
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