Book description
She set out to follow the footsteps of John Muir - to ski the wild heart of California and stand on the roof of the continent, feeling the freedom only mountains can offer. But in a single, brutal moment, her dream adventure became a fight for survival. Over 200 miles of wilderness trail lie behind her when she reaches the summit of Mount Whitney - the highest peak in the lower 48. There, disaster strikes. Broken bones, blood soaking the snow, a freezing wind howling around her, and a terrifying question pressing in: will she live to see the sunrise? On that desolate summit, Jean Muenchrath makes a vow: If I live until morning, I will chase every dream I've ever dared to imagine.
What follows is an unbelievable five-day ordeal to escape the Sierra Nevada - a battle against pain, cold, and the unforgiving silence of the mountains. Yet the hardest part of her journey begins afterward. Years of recovery. A life overshadowed by chronic pain. A search for meaning when everything familiar has been taken away. Every step forward becomes an act of courage.
But Jean refuses to surrender. Her path leads her far beyond the trails she once conquered - to the towering peaks of the Himalayas, to the sacred places of Tibet, to the wisdom of Buddhist lamas who help her rebuild her spirit. Ancient teachings, unexpected friendships, and a rediscovered purpose transform her suffering into strength.
This is a gripping and deeply inspiring true story for anyone who has ever stared down fear and dared to hope again. A story of survival. Of transformation. Of the unbreakable power of a promise made under the stars - and the morning that can change a life forever.
Domino
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Acetic Princess
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CyberScribe
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Blink
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Flash Protein
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Winter Underdog
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Jigsaw
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Minty Devil
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Steel Solstice
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Rooster
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Shamrock
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Dream Killer
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West Warrior
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Winter Underdog
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Poppin Loot
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Sienna Princess
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Mum Mary
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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