Book description
'Brave, shocking, funny and moving, I SWEAR opens our eyes to the reality of living with a complex condition. This is a really important book.'- RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Homemade GodFrom the remarkable man whose life inspired the heartstopping film, 'I Swear', a book that offers extraordinary insight into what it's like to live with a severe form of Tourette's syndrome: a fascinating, complex condition that's more common than most of us think ( 1 in 100 schoolchildren have the condition) , and yet is chronically misunderstood.Born in the 1970s on the Scottish Borders, John's was ten when his tics first arrived, as if from nowhere. Previously a happy, popular, football-mad boy he was labelled disruptive, rude, and even mad. As his condition progressed, from blinks and jerks to involuntary rude and obscene shouting, John was bullied, rejected - alienated from his family and a society that had no idea what to make of him.Hospitalized and drugged for months, it was only an extraordinary and transformative friendship, and John's dogged optimism, that turned his life around, making I Swear an inspirational story of triumph over adversity.Through John's eyes, we see Tourette's not just as a medical condition, but as a lens through which we can all better understand the importance of human connection. And how essential, as well as ultimately rewarding, it can be to keep going and never give up.
Scooby Did
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Winter Bite
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New Magoo
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Black Fantastic
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ThoughtTrail
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Mindless Bobcat
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Dream Killer
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Tart Voodoo
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Street Jolly
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Orange Teflon
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch – it's like having a personalized reading. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
Dandelion
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly.
General Broomdog
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Gold Bentley
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true winner. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Lightweight
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Kickstart
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Trash Sling
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Wooden Man
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Blizzard Vixen
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Tin Mutt
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Low Menace
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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