Book description
"I was in the car the first time music seemed strange: the instruments less distinct, the vocals less crisp." John Cotter was thirty years old when he first began to notice a ringing in his ears. Soon the ringing became a roar inside his head. Next came partial deafness, then dizziness and vertigo that rendered him unable to walk, work, sleep, or even communicate. At a stage of life when he expected to be emerging fully into adulthood, teaching and writing books, he found himself "crippled and dependent," and in search of care. When he is first told that his debilitating condition is likely Ménière's Disease, but that there is "no reliable test, no reliable treatment, and no consensus on its cause," Cotter quits teaching, stops writing, and commences upon a series of visits to doctors and treatment centers. What begins as an expedition across the country navigating and battling the limits of the American healthcare system, quickly becomes something else entirely: a journey through hopelessness and adaptation to disability. Along the way, hearing aids become inseparable from his sense of self, as does a growing understanding that the possibilities in his life are narrowing rather than expanding. And with this understanding of his own travails comes reflection on age-old questions around fate, coincidence, and making meaning of inexplicable misfortune. A devastating memoir that sheds urgent, bracingly honest light on both the taboos surrounding disability and the limits of medical science, Losing Music is refreshingly vulnerable and singularly illuminating--a story that will make readers see their own lives anew.
Wooden German
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Bae
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Mauve Cactus
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CuriousCoder
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Polar Bee
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Mr. Gadget
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Curio
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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Red Heroine
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Lime
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Jersey
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Microwave Chardonnay
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
SubWoof330
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ByteBard
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable.
101
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks! ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
RDTN
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch.
BuzzMouse
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Princess Dove
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings.
Toe
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design β it's like a personal library right at my fingertips.
Crash Override
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening 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