Book description
Have you ever felt that exhausting pressure to be "good"-the quiet, constant self-editing, the selflessness, the careful performance to earn approval? Elise Loehnen's On Our Best Behaviour doesn't just name that pressure; it delivers a thunderclap of liberation. And hearing it narrated? It's electrifying.
This isn't a gentle suggestion-it's a manifesto delivered with razor-sharp clarity and fierce compassion. Loehnen, a journalist and podcast host, dissects the ancient, invisible rules women absorb, rules that keep us small, people-pleasing, and perpetually exhausted while patriarchal systems profit. She asks the radical question: What if we stopped trying to be "good"? The answer isn't about chaos-it's about reclaiming your authentic, unapologetic self.
The brilliance shines in the audiobook. Loehnen's voice is the perfect vessel-warm, urgent, utterly relatable, like a best friend who finally gets it and won't let you stay in the cage. You'll feel her conviction in every word, the energy that makes you lean in, the words hitting like a necessary wake-up call. As Jameela Jamil says, you'll finish it "energized and galvanized to take back my true fking freedom." That's the feeling. It's not theoretical; it's visceral.
The blurbs from luminaries like Lisa Taddeo ("a stunning, big and bold encyclopedia of how to live") and Gabor MatΓ© ("a guide to liberation and a return to the authentic feminine self") aren't hyperbole-they're the truth. This book reframes everything. It's astute, radical, and utterly compelling, as Katherine May puts it. Loehnen doesn't just explain the problem; she maps the path out of it with wisdom that feels both ancient and urgently new.
You'll want to listen to it again immediately-then hand the audiobook to your best friend, exactly as Jennifer Aniston's blurb promises. Because this isn't just a book you read; it's a shared spark, a conversation starter, a key to unlocking a life lived not for approval, but for yourself. It's the sound of women finally stepping out of the shadows and into their full, vibrant power. Listen. Then, finally, breathe.
Heartbreaker
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CuriousCoder
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Boo
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Trip
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Friday Ferrari
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xFRST
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Roller Turtle
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Twister Hero
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Stallion Patton
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable.
42nd Street
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PixelPathfinder
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Black Firefly
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Swampmasher
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Bleachers
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Girl Brownie
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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