Book description
Explore the place where clean and holy meet--and chart a new course toward discovering sanctity. "I've always sought solace in cleaning.... As my husband and I packed up our apartment and cleaned the profound dust of the Twin Towers from our books and pillows, we used this shared ritual as an opportunity to reflect and heal. As my neighbor once said, 'Cleaning house is my church.'"--from the IntroductionBe they our kitchens after a meal or our communities after a crisis, we all face the times--and opportunities--when we must clean up. Through a beautiful, diverse and eclectic array of personal narratives, fiction, sacred texts and verse, this inspiring book offers new perspectives on the unique ways we can reach out for the Divine within the simple acts of washing the dishes, doing the laundry, making a home and more. Giving the process of cleaning house depth and resonance, these writings will speak to your heart and allow you to see beyond the task at hand and into a greater undertaking--to realize the sacred in all that we do.From sweeping the home, to organizing the office, to cleaning up the more daunting "Big Messes" in our communities, this engaging book touches upon every facet of our lives.Contributors include: Louisa May Alcott - Gaston Bachelard - James Baldwin - Andrea Barrett - Mary Catherine Bateson - Jeannette Batz - Sue Bender - Stephen Vincent Ben t - Henri Bosco - Sarah Ban Breathnach - Gwendolyn Brooks - Brother Lawrence - Dominique Browning - Yitzhak Buxbaum - Lydia Maria Child - Joan Chittister - Billy Collins - Amiya Corbin - John Crawford - Dorothy Day - Shoghi Effendi - Rick Fields - Sir James George Frazer - Tess Gallagher - Mahatma Gandhi - Allen Ginsberg - Bernard Glassman - Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb - Tenzin Gyatso - Thich Nhat Hanh - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Homer - Ashley Isaacson - Martin Luther King, Jr - Dorianne Laux - Ursula K. Le Guin - Eric Leigh - Jarvis Jay Masters - Cheryl Mendelson - Mother Teresa - Pablo Neruda - Marsha Norman - Gunilla Norris - Kathleen Norris - Kakuzo Okakura - Marc Poirier - Louise Rafkin - Otagaki Rengetsu - Rainer Maria Rilke - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche - Marilynne Robinson - Taigu Ryokan - Hannah Whitall Smith - Starhawk - Henry David Thoreau - Gary Thorp - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe - Booker T. Washington - Jessamyn West - Richard Wilbur - Virginia Woolf - Anzia Yezierska
Wolf Tribune
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Capital F
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Sherwood Gladiator
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Blizzard Vixen
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Mantis Queen
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Lord Theus
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Cool Iris
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RiddleRanger
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Devil Chick
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Storm Master
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
CuriousCrafter
Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook!
Athena Star
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in!
SereneScribe
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Contrary Mary
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Jo Jo Spooky
Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Shadow Bishop
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Troubadour
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Fire Fish
πΆ Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! π΅π Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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