Book description
Use your voice to lead us to a better future with this game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like--from a speech expert who's worked with Hollywood's biggest stars, political powerhouses, and businesspeople shaking up the status quo. "I love this book--funny, surprising, stirring, and so important! What a beautiful accomplishment and gift to put into the world."--Rachel McAdams Getting heard is a tricky business: It's what you say and how you show up, filtered through your audience's assumptions and biases--and maybe even your own. For women, people of color, immigrants, and queer folks, there's often a dissonance between how you speak and how we collectively think powerful people should speak: like the wealthy white men who've historically been in charge. But, fortunately, the sound of power is changing. Permission to Speak is your tool kit for making that change. In this revolutionary take on how to use your voice to get what you want, sought-after speech coach Samara Bay offers a fresh perspective on public speaking and a new definition of what power sounds like: namely, you. Blending anecdotes with eye-opening research in leadership, linguistics, and social science, Permission to Speak shows you how to strike the right balance of strength and warmth to land your message; exactly what to do before a high-stakes scenario so that your voice, your mind, and your spirit are ready; and how to turn habits like vocal fry and upspeak into tools. Most important, you'll discover your voice story: why you talk the way you do, what's wonderful about it, and what you've outgrown. Fiery, fun, and truly profound, Permission to Speak is a personal and cultural reckoning with what speaking in public is and what it can be. This book meets the moment and offers this provocation: When we change what power sounds like, we change who has it.
Trixie
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ByteBard
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Tin Mutt
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended! Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Pearl Girl
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Lady Katniss
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
CyberScribe
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Twinkle Cocoa
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again – it's a must-have app.
Bazooka Har-de-har
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Grave Digger
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. 🚗 Long road trips? No problem – this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! 🚙📚 Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze – this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. 📱📖
Sky Dahlia
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. 🌟 Making every moment count – this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! 📚💫 Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. 📖📱 I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Black Mustard
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits.
Stone Boomstick
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HolyCombo
Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Duke Electro
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Lady Killer
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Doz Killer
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Rummy Stickers
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Dr. Jam Man
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ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience exceptional. Its intuitive interface and diverse compatibility are a true game-changer. 📱🎧 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Jelly Momentum
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. 🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
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