Book description
A transformative spiritual companion and deep dive into disability politics that reimagines disability in the Bible and contemporary culture An essential read that will foster and enrich conversations about disability, spirituality, and social justice "What's wrong with you?" Scholar, activist, and rabbi Julia Watts Belser is all too familiar with this question. What's wrong isn't her wheelchair, though--it's exclusion, objectification, pity, and disdain. Our attitudes about disability have such deep cultural roots that we almost forget their sources. But open the Bible and disability is everywhere. Moses believes his stutter renders him unable to answer God's call. Jacob's encounter with an angel leaves him changed not just spiritually but physically: he gains a limp. For centuries, these stories have been told and retold in ways that treat disability as a metaphor for spiritual incapacity or as a challenge to be overcome. Through fresh and unexpected readings of the Bible, Loving Our Own Bones instead paints a luminous portrait of what it means to be disabled and one of God's beloved. Belser delves deep into sacred literature, braiding the insights of disabled, feminist, Black, and queer thinkers with her own experiences as a queer disabled Jewish feminist. She talks back to biblical commentators who traffic in disability stigma and shame. What unfolds is a profound gift of disability wisdom, a radical act of spiritual imagination that can guide us all toward a powerful reckoning with each other and with our bodies. Loving Our Own Bones invites readers to claim the power and promise of spiritual dissent, and to nourish their own souls through the revolutionary art of radical self-love.
Dandelion
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Goatee Shield
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ThermalMode
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Highlander Monk
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Nacho
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
K-9
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Honey
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Landfill Max
I can't imagine a day without this app โ it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. ๐ฑ๐ ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Miss Mustard
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Thunder Nut
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RawSkills
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Shady Lady
This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly.
Marbles
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. No more fussing with synchronization โ this app just gets it done!
Moon Solitaire
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections โ I'm discovering hidden gems! I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly โ it's a game-changer.
EchoEnigma
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app.
Gothic Gucci
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Feral Mayhem
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content โ it's my new favorite app. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorโs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsโjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Mud Eye
Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
WeldMaster
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
ByteBard
An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narratorโs voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
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