Book description
Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein isn't just a book about memory-it's a revelation about how we live. As an audiobook, it transforms a fascinating journey into something deeply personal and immediate. Foer, a journalist with a famously poor memory, dives headfirst into the world of competitive memorizers, guided by the legendary Ed Cooke. What unfolds isn't just a story of winning championships; it's a journey into the very nature of how we remember, learn, and even define ourselves.
The brilliance here is how Foer makes complex cognitive science feel human. He doesn't just explain memory techniques like the "method of loci" (the ancient art of placing information in mental "rooms" within a palace)-he walks you through his own struggles to master them. Hearing him describe the frustration of memorizing a deck of cards in under two minutes, or the moment he finally grasps the power of visualization, makes the process visceral. The audiobook format amplifies this. You hear the weight of his discoveries, the rhythm of his pacing as he learns, the quiet triumph in his voice when he finally "gets it." It's not a dry lecture; it's a conversation with someone who's been through the fire.
Foer also weaves in a rich cultural history-how ancient Greeks used memory palaces to recite epic poems, how monks memorized entire Bibles, how modern memory athletes train with astonishing speed. These threads aren't just trivia; they reframe memory as a skill, not a fixed trait. You realize, listening, that your own memory isn't a passive recorder-it's a muscle you can strengthen, like Foer did. The audiobook's pacing mirrors this: it starts slow, building curiosity, then accelerates as Foer's skills sharpen, mirroring his own transformation.
What makes this so compelling isn't the competition, but the universal takeaway. Foer's journey-from "I can't remember a thing" to becoming a national champion-isn't about memorizing random facts. It's about understanding that memory shapes identity. As he writes, "We are the sum of our memories." The audiobook doesn't just tell you this; it makes you feel it. You hear the shift in his voice as he moves from skepticism to awe, from seeing memory as a limitation to recognizing it as a superpower we all possess.
This isn't a dry textbook on mnemonics. It's a deeply engaging narrative that turns scientific concepts into lived experience. The narrator's calm, clear delivery-perfect for the reflective, investigative tone-keeps you hooked without overwhelming you. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook to try a technique, or replaying a passage that suddenly clicks. It's the rare book that doesn't just inform but changes how you interact with your own mind. By the end, you won't just remember what Foer learned-you'll feel convinced you can learn it too. That's the mark of a truly great audiobook: it doesn't just tell you a story, it changes the way you listen to your own life.
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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