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.
Snowflake Pixie
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Moon Laser
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IceDog
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New York Winder
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PixelPilgrim
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Mad Kid
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Spoiler
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Steel Cut Toe
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EchoEnigma
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Guillotine Trigger
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Con Mammoth
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
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FlyGuardX
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Badger the Burglar
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Handsome
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Boost Princess
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
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Mechani-Man
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Stacker of Wheat
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs.
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