Book description
'A beautiful, bracing gem of a book, quite unlike any other family memoir I've ever read' Polly Morland, author of A FORTUNATE WOMAN'Beautifully written, erudite and important . . . Looking After is a love letter to an autistic brother and to family itself, and a reminder of the power of empathy to save lives' Christie Watson, author of THE LANGUAGE OF KINDNESS'held me captive to the very last page. Wise, compassionate and compellingly told' Monica Ali, author of LOVE MARRIAGE'This life-spanning memoir is an affecting and affectionate tribute' Bookseller, Editor's ChoiceMeet Lionel, Caroline's older brother. Born in the late 1940s, when little was known about autism, Lionel was considered a peculiarity. From the beginning, he was a silent child, oblivious to the people around him and intent only on playing with his toy trucks. By the time he turned four, doctors declared him ineducable and advised that he be institutionalised - a shockingly standard practise at the time.No one could have predicted that Lionel would go onto music college and find his place in the world. With the help of his mother - who refused to send him away - Lionel lived a life that was certainly unusual but never dull. He had perfect pitch, could multiply three-figure numbers in his head, or work out which day of the week you were born on, the instant you told him your birthday.But when Lionel's mother dies, and shortly after he is diagnosed with cancer, his two sisters struggle to fill the void - to become Lionel's caretaker and support him as they had promised their mother. Looking After is both a portrait of one autistic man's remarkable life, and a heart-rending story of how one family learnt to care for each other, to deal with loss and to be by each other's side at the very end.
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Kabuki
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Bleeker
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Jester
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Fire Feline
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Pinball Wizard
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve 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! A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Most Wanted
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
Cougar Fuzz
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Gas Man
This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
LocKz
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
RZR
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Prof. Screw
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Trouble Mittens
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Mt. Indiana
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Spellbinder
The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
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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