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.
ThoughtTraveler
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. 🎉 This app has ignited my passion for reading – I can't get enough of its convenience! 📚🔥 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Energy
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Shooter
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Lightening Trip
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Mad Rascal
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Soiled Dove
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
Gabriel Dandelion
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. 🏝️ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures – this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. ☀️📖
Mr. Thanksgiving
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Darkside Hooker
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Berry Succubus
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. 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!
ThoughtTrail
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Slow Trot
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. 📱 No more lugging around heavy books – this app brings the library to my phone! 📚📱 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze.
Tough Nut
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. 🎉 Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! 📚💫 The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Poppy Coffee
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app!
MindfulMingle
Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Bug Blitz
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Crumb Cake
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Papa Smurf
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Teeder
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Preach Man
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into any moment. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
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