Book description
An Indispensable Toolset for Same-Sex Parenthood"An absolute 'must-have' for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!" --Midwest Book ReviewFirst published in 2016 and winner of four literary awards. Now updated and packed with valuable information and more powerful stories of same-sex parents achieving and navigating parenthood.Yes, you do have options. Same-sex couples (gay dads, lesbian moms, or other queer couples) are faced with many different options when choosing to have a family that includes beautiful children. In Journey to Parenthood, author, activist and father Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBTQIA parents explore adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting.Create your own happy family unit. Each section includes a description of a specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen that particular path. Learn strategies for dealing with challenges you will encounter on this parenting journey.Inside find: Strategies for successfully navigating same sex parenthood Firsthand accounts combined with critical tips and advice Updated information about adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting If you benefited from Eric Rosswood's bestselling book We Make It Better or his Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads; or have read parenting books like Raised by Unicorns, Raising Good Humans, What to Expect When You're Expecting, or The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, you'll want to read Journey to Parenthood. Winner of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category; the 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Parenting category; the 2017 Best Book Awards in the LGBTQ, Non-Fiction category; and finalist in the 2017 International Book Awards.
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Prometheus
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QuestWeaver
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NexusNinja
ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
QuestQuill
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Freesia
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Charms
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Purity
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! User-centric audiobook joy โ this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience.
Dancing Madman
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again โ but in a modern, convenient way. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Effortless and enriching โ that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. ๐ฑ๐ Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Miss Fix It
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Scratch
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Sly Silvermoon
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design โ it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process โ I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. ๐๏ธ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver!
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