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.
Referee
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Back Bett
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Kamikaze Granny
Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Pixie Soldier
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality.
Prof. Screw
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖 Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. 📚👏 The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Spunky Sphinx
🌟 Reading has never been this easy – this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. 📚💫 🌌 Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking – this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! 🍲📖 I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Sun Runner
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move – it's like having a tutor by my side. 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. 📱📖
Old Felix
I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. 📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a game-changer. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Lightening Trip
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. 💡 Balancing learning and living effortlessly – audiobooks on demand, thanks to this app! 🎧💫 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
Glyph
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true – no more hassles! I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations.
Spitfire
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. 📱 Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap – this app is my digital library card! 📚📱 ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch.
Mud Finger
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a true gem. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Girl Brownie
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge.
Thrasher
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable!
Casanova
I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 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!
RoarSweetie
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
Wildcat Talent
No more fighting over the radio during family trips – we're all hooked on audiobooks now. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧 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.
Alley Fiend
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a winner. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Dance Cannon
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment.
Unseen
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
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