Book description
A "thought-provoking and powerful" study that goes beyond simplistic self-help remedies to reframe everything you've been taught about addiction and recovery--from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog). An addiction specialist combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction--its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery. Based on Gabor Maté's two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with the severely addicted on Vancouver's skid row, this #1 international bestseller radically re-envisions this much misunderstood field by taking a holistic approach to substance abuse and addiction recovery. In the same vein as Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts traces the root causes of addiction to childhood trauma and examines the pervasiveness of addiction in society. Dr. Maté presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout--and perhaps underpins--our society. It is not a medical "condition" distinct from the lives it affects but rather the result of a complex interplay among personal history, emotional and neurological development, brain chemistry, and the drugs and behaviors of addiction. Simplifying a wide array of brain and addiction research findings from around the globe, the book avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting a thorough and compassionate self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Dr. Maté argues persuasively against contemporary health, social, and criminal justice policies toward addiction and how they perpetuate the War on Drugs. The mix of personal stories--including the author's candid discussion of his own "high-status" addictive tendencies--and science with positive solutions makes the book equally useful for lay readers and professionals.
Fuzzy Rainbow
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Racy Lady
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InsightInkwell
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Electric Player
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PixelPilgrim
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Don Stab
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Bridge Whip
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Treasure Devil
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Curio
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NightDream
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Shy Warrior
With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Gentle Avenger
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver.
Wolf Tribune
I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Trash Pocky
🚗📖 Road trips have never been this entertaining – this app keeps me engaged on the highway! 🚙🎉 The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
DreamWeaver
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is a true gift. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Sass Burst
This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend! This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
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