Book description
An achingly heartfelt and surprisingly funny memoir about family, grief, and moving forward by an award-winning writer and TV personality. When her brother dies from cancer, and then her mother just four months later, Teresa Strasser has no one to mourn with but her irresponsible, cantankerous, trailerpark-dwelling father. He claims not to remember her chaotic childhood, but he's a devoted grandpa, so as her son embarks on his first season pitching in Little League, Teresa and Nelson form a grief group of two in beach chairs lined up behind the first base line. There are no therapeutically trained facilitators and no rules other than those dictated by the Little League of America, and the human heart. For Teresa and her father, the stages of grief are the draft, the regular season, and the playoffs. One season of baseball becomes the framework for a memoir about family, loss, and the fundamentals of baseball and life. They cheer, talk smack about other teams, scream at each other in the parking lot, and care way too much about Little League. Making It Home is a bracingly honest journey through grief, self-doubt, and anxiety armed with humor and optimism. After all, America's pastime may be just a game, but it always leaves room for redemption, even at the bottom of the lineup.
Sun Lemon
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Vagabond Warrior
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Friday Fox
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Beo
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Murder Cherry
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Glyph
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Dez
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Midas
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The Final Judgement
ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. ListenBookโs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Dream Killer
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Breezy Mustang
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls.
Chuckles
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BlacKitten
ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries.
Freaky Ratbuster
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Spunky Chick
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Eerie
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Abiss
The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Stud muffin
With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression. 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!
Virgo Moon
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app โ it's a constant source of joy. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
The Flying Mouse
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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