Book description
Winner NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS in Contemporary Jewish Life & PracticeMyra H. Kraft Memorial Award A crucial new lens on repentance, atonement, forgiveness, and repair from harm--from personal transgressions to our culture's most painful and unresolved issues. American culture focuses on letting go of grudges and redemption narratives instead of the perpetrator's obligations or recompense for harmed parties. As survivor communities have pointed out, these emphases have too often only caused more harm. But Danya Ruttenberg knew there was a better model, rooted in the work of the medieval philosopher Maimonides. For Maimonides, upon whose work Ruttenberg elaborates, forgiveness is much less important than the repair work to which the person who caused harm is obligated. The word traditionally translated as repentance really means something more like return, and in this book, returning is a restoration, as much as is possible, to the victim, and, for the perpetrator of harm, a coming back, in humility and intentionality, to behaving as the person we might like to believe we are. Maimonides laid out five steps: naming and owning harm; starting to change/transformation; restitution and accepting consequences; apology; and making different choices. Applying this lens to both our personal relationships and some of the most significant and painful issues of our day, including systemic racism and the legacy of enslavement, sexual violence and harassment in the wake of #MeToo, and Native American land rights, On Repentance and Repair helps us envision a way forward. Rooted in traditional Jewish concepts while doggedly accessible and available to people from any, or no, religious background, On Repentance and Repair is a book for anyone who cares about creating a country and culture that is more whole than the one in which we live, and for anyone who has been hurt or who is struggling to take responsibility for their mistakes.
SneakerKid
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Wild Hair
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Sky Bully
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Twister Hero
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Father Abbot
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ZenZone
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Pink Hopper
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Accidental Genius
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DragonBlood
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Street Jolly
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Sherm
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ThermalMode
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ByteBard
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Silver Cup
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Crazy Eights
ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature.
Boo
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MythMaker
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Viceswerve
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. πΆπ Replacing tunes with stories β my house is alive with the sound of narration! π§π Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Mr. Spy
The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
Babe
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze β a true travel essential. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream β simple and efficient. Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's design is a game-changer. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable.
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