Book description
Named a Most Anticipated/Best Book of the Month by: NPR * USA Today * Time * Washington Post * Vulture * Women's Wear Daily * Bustle * LitHub * The Millions * Vogue * Nylon * Shondaland * Chicago Review of Books * The Guardian * Los Angeles Times * Kirkus * Publishers Weekly So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our autonomy, justice, and well-being, or is freedom's long star turn coming to a close? Does a continued obsession with the term enliven and emancipate, or reflect a deepening nihilism (or both)? On Freedom examines such questions by tracing the concept's complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate. Drawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the intimacies and plain exchanges of daily life, Maggie Nelson explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom in ways responsive to the conditions of our day. Her abiding interest lies in ongoing "practices of freedom" by which we negotiate our interrelation with--indeed, our inseparability from--others, with all the care and constraint that entails, while accepting difference and conflict as integral to our communion. For Nelson, thinking publicly through the knots in our culture--from recent art-world debates to the turbulent legacies of sexual liberation, from the painful paradoxes of addiction to the lure of despair in the face of the climate crisis--is itself a practice of freedom, a means of forging fortitude, courage, and company. On Freedom is an invigorating, essential book for challenging times.
9Lives
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Dakota Bliss
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
Acid Gosling
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable!
Die Slice
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Noh Noh
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Kamikaze Grandma
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Woo Woo
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Lady Peach
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Capital F
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Bom Crossed
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment.
Lucifurious
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Cereal Killer
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Midas
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Taz Ringer
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Back Bett
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New Magoo
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Tweety
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Old Man Winter
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California Goddess
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier β this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. π±π§ Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization!
Tan Stallion
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. πΆπ Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling β audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. π§π Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
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