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.
Moonflower
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Scare Stone
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Senior Smurf
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Queen Bee
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Petite Flurry
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Domino
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Sw00sh
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds.
MysticMingle
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
Sapiens
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Heavenly Connection
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Manly
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Bad Princess
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Bitmap
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Guillotine
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Grabber
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Tweety
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
Sky Bully
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Sofa King
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Black Walnut
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Pompeii Unicorn
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
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