Book description
On Instagram, the private work of mothering is turned into a public performance, generating billions of dollars. The message is simple: we're all just a couple of clicks away from a better, more beautiful experience of motherhood. Linen-clad momfluencers hawking essential oils, parenting manuals, baby slings, and sponsored content for Away suitcases make us want to forget that the reality of mothering in America is an isolating, exhausting, almost wholly unsupported endeavor. In a culture which denies mothers basic human rights, it feels good to click "purchase now" on whatever a momfluencer might be selling. It feels good to hope. Momfluencers are just like us, except they aren't. They are mothers, yes. They are also marketing strategists, content creators, lighting experts, advertising executives, and artists. They are businesswomen. The most successful momfluencers offer content that differs very little from what we used to find in glossy women's magazines like Glamour and Real Simple, only they're churning it out daily and that content is their lives. We flock to momfluencers to learn about fashion, wellness, parenting, politics, and to find Brooklyn-designed crib sheets printed with radishes. Chances are, if you're a mother reading this (and maybe even if you're not!), you are an arm's length away from something you've purchased because a momfluencer made it look good. Drawing on her own fraught relationship to momfluencer culture, Sara Petersen incorporates pop culture analysis and interviews with prominent momfluencers and experts (psychologists, academics, technologists) to explore the glorification of the ideal mama online with both humor and empathy. At home on a bookshelf with Lyz Lenz's Belabored and Jia Tolentino's Trick Mirror, Momfluenced argues that momfluencers don't simply sell mothers on the benefits of bamboo diapers, they sell us the dream of motherhood itself, a dream tangled up in whiteness, capitalism, and the heteronormative nuclear family. Momfluenced considers what it means to define motherhood for ourselves when society is determined to define motherhood for us.
ByteBard
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Bowie
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings.
Red Heroine
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Fatsy Bear
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Pockets
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Opulent Gamer
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Kawaii Red
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Freaky Ratbuster
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Foot-long Fry
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Tin Fox
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Sofa King
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
Free Ham
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Austin Shamrock
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again β but in a modern, convenient way. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape.
General Broomdog
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. ππ Rekindling my passion for books β this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! π₯π As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Dr. Cocktail
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SunVolt
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. Effortlessly immersing in stories β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The versatility of this app is mind-boggling. It's like a one-stop solution for audiobooks. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Scratch
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
LocKz
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Swing Setter
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Con Mammoth
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. 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!
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