Book description
America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories—and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff, written in collaboration with AARP, helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present.For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize. As a featured cleaner on Hoarders and host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS, he has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. Using poignant stories from the thousands of individuals and families he has worked with, Paxton brings his signature insight to a necessary task. Whether you’re tired of living with clutter, making space for a loved one, or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, this book is for you. Paxton’s unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done.
Pusher
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Chicago Blackout
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K-9
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Blistered Outlaw
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SmartieQuest
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RawSkills
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Black Firefly
I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Chip Queen
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Plum Moon
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Eerie Mizzen
ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
PixelPioneer
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Woodland Beauty
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Neophyte Believer
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. 💼 Workday blues? Not anymore – this app turns my office hours into reading time! 💻📖 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Tin Fox
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime – I'm truly grateful. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need.
Trouble Mittens
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Knuckles
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Juice Petite
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
New York Sixlet
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Green Ghost
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Bae
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. 🌟📚
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