Book description
Named a Best Book of the Year by: Time New Yorker Sunday Times (UK)From New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg comes a dazzling memoir about unlocking and embracing her creativity--and how it saved her life. In this brilliant, fierce, and funny memoir of transformation, Jami Attenberg--described as a "master of modern fiction" (Entertainment Weekly) and the "poet laureate of difficult families" (Kirkus Reviews)--reveals the defining moments that pushed her to create a life, and voice, she could claim for herself. What does it take to devote oneself to art? What does it mean to own one's ideas? What does the world look like for a woman moving solo through it?As the daughter of a traveling salesman in the Midwest, Attenberg was drawn to a life on the road. Frustrated by quotidian jobs and hungry for inspiration and fresh experiences, her wanderlust led her across the country and eventually on travels around the globe. Through it all she grapples with questions of mortality, otherworldliness, and what we leave behind.It is during these adventures that she begins to reflect on the experiences of her youth--the trauma, the challenges, the risks she has taken. Driving across America on self-funded book tours, sometimes crashing on couches when she was broke, she keeps writing: in researching articles for magazines, jotting down ideas for novels, and refining her craft, she grows as an artist and increasingly learns to trust her gut and, ultimately, herself.Exploring themes of friendship, independence, class, and drive, I Came All This Way to Meet You is an inspiring story of finding one's way home--emotionally, artistically, and physically--and an examination of art and individuality that will resonate with anyone determined to listen to their own creative calling.
Lumberyard
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PixelPioneer
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Bad Princess
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Bugger
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High-Fructose
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
The Dude
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience.
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I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Tin Mutt
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Springheel Jack
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
BuffFreak
This app has revolutionized my daily routine – I can't imagine life without it. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
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ByteBard
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Little Granger
Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Centurion Sherman
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Sky Bully
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Blinker
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 🏃♀️📚 Running with purpose – audiobooks keep my mind engaged as I conquer my fitness goals. 🏃♀️🎧 The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
DreamWeaver
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
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