Book description
Letter to My Teenage Self - an audio journey that feels like a group hug
From the first moment I pressed play, Grace Halphen's idea of turning life-changing advice into spoken letters felt both intimate and communal. The narrator - a warm, conversational voice - guides listeners through a collection of more than 50 Australian voices, each offering their own "Dear me" to a younger self. It's like hearing a panel of friends in your ear at once.
The beauty of the audiobook lies in its authenticity. You hear Adam Gilchrist chuckling about his early awkwardness, Missy Higgins singing her own version of confidence, and Judith Lucy's gentle reminder that anger is just an emotion you can manage. Even the politicians and chefs-Maggie Beer, Josh Frydenberg, Jackie French-add a surprising depth to the mix. The sound quality is crisp, with subtle background music that never overshadows the spoken words.
Listening feels therapeutic: it turns the often isolating teenage struggle into a shared narrative. Parents will find comfort in hearing how their kids' challenges are echoed by national icons, while teens can hear practical advice framed as friendly counsel rather than stern lectures. The audiobook's pacing keeps you engaged, moving smoothly from one letter to the next without feeling rushed.
What makes this more than just a collection of speeches is its purpose: every purchase supports the REACH Foundation, turning listening into tangible help for other teenagers. In short, "Letter to My Teenage Self" isn't just an audio book-it's a supportive community you can carry in your pocket.
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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