Book description
I Can Barely Take Care of Me - An Audiobook Review
Jen Kirkman's debut memoir has already made waves on the bestseller lists, and the audiobook takes that humor to a new level. With her own voice narrating the story-full of her trademark snark and genuine warmth-the listener feels as if Jen is chatting with an old friend over coffee.
From the opening moments, you're swept into her world: a woman who has always marched to her own beat, now facing the inevitable questions about family, aging, and "childfree by choice." Kirkman tackles each one with razor-sharp wit, refusing to let society's expectations dictate her narrative. The humor is bold yet gentle; she never turns her jokes into an attack on motherhood but rather celebrates the freedom of choosing a different path.
The narration itself is a joy. Jen's cadence matches the pacing of her anecdotes-quick, punchy when delivering one-liners, and slower, more reflective when she dives into personal introspection. The sound quality is pristine; there are no distracting pops or background noise, allowing you to focus entirely on her storytelling.
What makes this audiobook stand out is its honesty. Kirkman isn't just making jokes-she's offering a candid look at the challenges of being an independent woman in today's world. Her musings about "who will take care of me when I'm old?" are both funny and surprisingly moving, revealing that she's as thoughtful as she is hilarious.
If you're looking for an audiobook that balances laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt insights, I Can Barely Take Care of Me delivers. It's a quick, engaging listen that will leave you laughing, reflecting, and maybe even feeling a little less alone in your own choices.
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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