Audiobook Magic Pill by Johann Hari in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook Magic Pill written by Johann Hari
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Book description
Imagine hearing Johann Hari's voice, calm but urgent, sharing how he started injecting himself with a weight-loss drug in 2023-not just as a curious journalist, but as someone who'd spent years battling his own relationship with food. That raw honesty is the heart of Magic Pill, and it's perfect for audio. You'll hear him hesitate, reflect, and even get a little emotional as he unpacks the science behind these drugs transforming lives-and the profound questions they raise.
This isn't just another diet book. Hari takes you on a global journey, meeting scientists, patients, and even those in the industry, all while wrestling with his own experience. You'll learn why these drugs work in ways no fad diet ever could, and why the conversation about them is so much bigger than weight-it's about health, economics, and who gets to decide what 'normal' looks like. Jonathan Haidt's words hit the nail on the head: it will help you think more clearly about eating, dieting, and mental health. You'll feel that shift as Hari dismantles myths, one clear, compassionate point at a time.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how Hari's personal journey frames the science. You're not just getting facts; you're walking beside him, questioning, doubting, then understanding. Davina McCall's reaction-"I learned so much"-is exactly how you'll feel. It's not overwhelming; it's a steady, compelling conversation that makes complex ideas feel human. Stephen Fry calls it "really important, and very necessary"-and you'll hear why, especially as Hari explores the risks alongside the promise, never shying away from the tough questions.
The audio format elevates it. You hear the weight in his voice when he talks about the first time the drug changed his body, or the quiet urgency when discussing the societal shifts ahead. It's not a lecture; it's a thoughtful, deeply personal exploration. Philippa Perry nails it: it's "compassionate, wise, and mind-expanding." You'll finish listening feeling informed, but also seen-like Hari met you where you are, with empathy, not judgment. This isn't just the book to read on the weight-loss drug revolution; it's the one to hear, and it will absolutely change how you think about health, science, and what it means to be human. A must-listen that feels like a vital conversation, not just a book.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Listen to audiobooks by controlling playback from your phone, headphones, Apple Watch or CarPlay.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
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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
App for those who love audiobooks
ListenBook has the features you need no matter what you are listening to
Listening to fiction
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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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