Book description
As seen in THE NEW YORK TIMES - READER'S DIGEST - SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH - HUFFPOST Featured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss." So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible? In It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides--as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner--Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you'll learn: - Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief - How challenging the myths of grief--doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold--allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve - Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain - How to help the people you love--with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to "solve" grief. Megan writes, "Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution." Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face--in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world. It's OK That You're Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves--and each other--better.
The Howling Swede
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PixelPathfinder
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Dewdrop Doll
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Racy Babe
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections.
Landfill Max
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MindfulMingle
Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. The app is so intuitive. I didnβt even need to read the instructions.
Jester
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Desert Haze
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. π± Carrying stories in my pocket β this app's convenience is a game-changer! πποΈ ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Red Woman
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Brick Mooch
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Willow Dragon
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
StarStrider
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Oblivion
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine β it's my ultimate audio companion. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Sβmore Vixen
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine.
Sun Leo
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
High Deck
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content.
Patton Digger
π An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures β count me in! π§Ήπ Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Gr8 Flick
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic.
Steel Solstice
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ
Achilles Mountain
With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
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