Book description
As bearers of the divine image, all of us are storytellers and artists. However, few people today believe in truth that is not empirically knowable or verifiable, the sort of truth often trafficked through direct forms of communication. Drawing on the works of Soren Kierkegaard, Benson P. Fraser challenges this penchant for direct forms of knowledge by introducing the indirect approach, which he argues conveys more than mere knowledge, but the capability to live out what one takes to be true. Dr. Fraser suggests that stories aimed at the heart are powerful instruments for personal and social change because they are not focused directly on the individual listener; rather, they give the individual room or distance to reconsider old meanings or ways of understanding. Indirect communication fosters human transformation by awaking an individual to attend to images or words that carry deep symbolic force and that modify or replace one's present ways of knowing, and ultimately make one capable of embodying what he or she believes. Through an examination of the indirect approach in Kierkegaard, Jesus, C. S. Lewis, and Flannery O'Connor, Fraser makes a strong case for the recovery of indirect strategies for communicating truth in our time.
PixelPioneer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Sky Bully
This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout. 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.
Hyper
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Jigsaw
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
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Flame OUT
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DragonBlood
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Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
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I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. The app is so intuitive. I didnβt even need to read the instructions.
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Hyper
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Flame OUT
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. π§ Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly β this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. ππ I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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Bad Bunny
Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Red Heroine
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
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