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.
Cinder Coffee
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RiddleRanger
I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Icy Avenger
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ByteBard
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Disco Thunder
Say goodbye to monotony – this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. 📱🔊 Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Dropkick
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Sass Burst
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D-Hog-Day
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight.
Black Firefly
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Drop Stone
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Twisty Dew
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session?
Sleek Assassin
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Wild Hair
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Venious
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Swing Setter
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Thumb Candy
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Biscuit Meg
I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. ⭐️ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. 📚👏 Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Sly Silvermoon
AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Most Wanted
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Speedwell
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
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