Book description
"Exquisite. Full of wry humor, tenderness, and compassion." --Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir about a mother and son's outlandish odyssey of self-discovery, and the rag-tag community that rallied to help them when they needed it most. Dan Mathews knew that his witty, bawdy seventy-eight year-old mother, Perry, was unable to maintain her fierce independence--so he flew her across the country to Virginia to live with him in an 1870 townhouse badly in need of repairs. But to Dan, a screwdriver is a cocktail not a tool, and he was soon overwhelmed with two fixer-uppers: the house and his mother. Unbowed, Dan and Perry built a rollicking life together fueled by costume parties, road trips, and an unshakeable sense of humor as they faced down hurricanes, blizzards, and Perry's steady decline. They got by with the help of an ever-expanding circle of sidekicks--Dan's boyfriends (past and present), ex-cons, sailors, strippers, deaf hillbillies, evangelicals, and grumpy cats--while flipping the parent-child relationship on its head. But it wasn't until a kicking-and-screaming trip to the emergency room that Dan discovered the cause of his mother's unpredictable, often caustic behavior: undiagnosed schizophrenia. Irreverent and emotionally powerful, Like Crazy is a "journey to self-acceptance and ultimately finding love" (Alan Cumming) and shows the remarkable growth that takes place when a wild child settles down to care for the wild woman who raised him.
Sky Trinity
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app.
White Swan
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience β it's like having a personal audio library. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Alley Cat
I can't believe how much more productive I am β I'm learning and growing while multitasking! ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
The Flying Mouse
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Lewd Dice
ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. ListenBook has given me the gift of time β turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a perfect match. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening.
NoiseCake
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Disco Potato
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SmartieQuest
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends β and they all love it! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Count Eagle
I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Mud Eye
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. β° Starting my mornings with inspiration β audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! βοΈπ§ Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Marshmallow Treat
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Mercury Reborn
The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
Helmet Destroyer
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true winner. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Spooky Electric
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration.
Easy Mac
I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Shimmy Shammy
This app has completely transformed my commute β I look forward to it now! π Say goodbye to boredom during long drives β this app makes road trips fly by! ππ From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π
PixelPioneer
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition β I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly.
ThickSKN
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Spicy Thunder
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
RiddleRanger
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. πββοΈπ Running with purpose β audiobooks keep my mind engaged as I conquer my fitness goals. πββοΈπ§ Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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