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.
Poptart AK47
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Lskeee
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Shadow Bishop
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Blister
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FireBerry
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Easy Street
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Suicide Jockey
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Tornado Maker
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Doll Champagne
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive.
Disco Thunder
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Flash Protein
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VisionVortex
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Night Magnet
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NeoGermal
Download options are plenty β I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
RealmRanger
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Mirage
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Digital Goddess
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Dahlia
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Sepukku
ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
FlyGuardX
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. This app is a time-saver β I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. π Unveiling the joy of reading once again β this app is my gateway to literary wonders! ππ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
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