Book description
Powerful and practical tools to help you support your loved one with serious mental illness, while also making room for your own need.If you have a loved one-a spouse, adult child, or other family member-who is experiencing a mental health crisis such as schizophrenia, delusion, hearing voices, mania, depression, or catatonia, you need help right now. Your loved one might be resistant to treatment. You may feel helpless watching them struggle. And you may question whether you can handle the myriad everyday practical and emotional challenges ahead. It's important to know that you are not alone.Authors Katherine Ponte and Izzy Goncalves have been there. They are there. During Katherine's ongoing eighteen-year recovery from severe bipolar disorder and depression, her husband Izzy has been her primary caregiver. Together through trial, trauma, and triumph, they have amassed an unmatched store of lived experiences, shared perspectives, and lessons learned. They now bravely share, for the first time, everything they have come to understand about the challenges they've faced and surmounted together.A vital resource for families in crisis, this book will help you: ·Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness ·Maintain and improve communication between you and your loved one ·Better understand your loved one's feelings and emotions ·Handle special situations, including de-escalating crises ·Discover different options for treatment ·Make room for self-careThe book never forgets one crucial truth: you have needs, too. That's why the authors provide resources to ensure that you stay healthy, well-rested, and energized, so you can help your loved one on the path to recovery.
DreamWeaver
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! 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.
Skylark
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Buckshot
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
X-Dew
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Stallion Patton
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Metal Lady
Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Spunky Comet
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Iron Jesus
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Tea Kettle
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. 📱🎧
Drugstore Cowboy
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Doz
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
LyRz
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. 🌟 Embracing reading in the busiest of times – this app is my everyday escape! 📚🏃♀️ Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Feral Filly
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Beo
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. 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!
CloudFrenzy
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. 🚶♀️📖 Walking my way through exciting narratives – this app makes exercise more fun! 🏞️🎧 Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Guillotine
🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Marbles
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. 🎉 This app has turned my errands into exciting quests – I can conquer the grocery store while enjoying a book! 🛒📖 Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. 💡 This app's convenience is a blessing – I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! 📱👩🍳 Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel.
Atomic Blastoid
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks.
Mirage
This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
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