Book description
A poetic and philosophical and brave and uplifting meditation on how important it is to make peace and meaning of our lives while we still have them." -Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat Pray Love Illuminating, unflinching and ultimately inspiring... A book to treasure." -People MagazineA hospice chaplain passes on wisdom on giving meaning to life, from those taking leave of it. As a hospice chaplain, Kerry Egan didn't offer sermons or prayers, unless they were requested; in fact, she found, the dying rarely want to talk about God, at least not overtly. Instead, she discovered she'd been granted a powerful chance to witness firsthand what she calls the "spiritual work of dying"--the work of finding or making meaning of one's life, the experiences it's contained and the people who have touched it, the betrayals, wounds, unfinished business, and unrealized dreams. Instead of talking, she mainly listened: to stories of hope and regret, shame and pride, mystery and revelation and secrets held too long. Most of all, though, she listened as her patients talked about love--love for their children and partners and friends; love they didn't know how to offer; love they gave unconditionally; love they, sometimes belatedly, learned to grant themselves. This isn't a book about dying--it's a book about living. And Egan isn't just passively bearing witness to these stories. An emergency procedure during the birth of her first child left her physically whole but emotionally and spiritually adrift. Her work as a hospice chaplain healed her, from a brokenness she came to see we all share. Each of her patients taught her something about what matters in the end--how to find courage in the face of fear or the strength to make amends; how to be profoundly compassionate and fiercely empathetic; how to see the world in grays instead of black and white. In this hopeful, moving, and beautiful book, she passes along all their precious and necessary gifts.
Dream Killer
Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
WanderWord
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Bang Shift
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Pluto
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Doughboy, Esq
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K-Tin Man
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Hobo Samurai
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DreamDasher
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Pecan Oblivion
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
Chasm Face
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WeldMaster
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Sleek Zelda
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library.
Duchess
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver!
Green Ghost
ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner.
Kitchen
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Kabuki
I'm addicted to this app – it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Bearded Angler
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever.
Domino Combat
The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Terror Master
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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