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.
Voodoo Queen
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Pearl Girl
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Wild Hair
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Gunhawk
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Stealth
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Houston
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Saber-RED
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1st Degree
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Bad Beh8vior
This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. π± Carrying stories wherever I go β this app's convenience allows me to indulge my love for reading on the move. πποΈ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Doz
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Toolmaker
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D-Hog-Day
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SubWoof330
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Capital F
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Spooky Electric
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Venom Charms
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Delicious Wing
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Solitaire
Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
Low Voltage
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PixelPathfinder
π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
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