Book description
Preemptive Love - A Moving Audiobook That Inspires Hope
Listening to Jeremy Courtney's Preemptive Love is like stepping into a quiet, urgent world where compassion takes the place of guns and paperwork. The story begins in the middle of the Iraq War, with Jeremy and his wife Jessica caught up in the chaos while their two children try to stay safe. A chance meeting with a desperate father whose daughter needs heart surgery sparks a mission that turns into an international crusade for child health.
The narration is warm and unflinching, giving voice to both the pain of waiting patients and the resilience of those who dare to act. Courtney's prose is straightforward yet deeply moving-no heavy jargon, just real human stories. As the audiobook unfolds, we hear about the staggering backlog: thousands of children in Iraq needing heart surgery but no qualified surgeons available locally. The Courtenays decide that sending kids abroad isn't enough; they must build a system inside the country.
What makes this book truly compelling is how it blends personal sacrifice with practical action. Despite fatwas, death threats, bombings, and the constant threat of imprisonment, Jeremy and his team keep pushing forward. Their mantra-"love first, ask questions later"-guides them as they bridge cultural divides, secure funding, and eventually help train Iraqi surgeons. The narrative doesn't shy away from the danger; it shows how love can be a powerful weapon against fear.
Publishers Weekly calls it "powerfully inspiring, touching, and unfortunately urgently relevant," while the Los Angeles Times notes that it offers some of the best news to come out of Iraq in ages. Those reviews ring true when you hear the stories of children who finally get their hearts fixed because someone decided to act. The audiobook's pacing keeps you engaged: moments of tense negotiation are balanced with quiet reflections on family and faith.
If you're looking for a story that will make your heart race and your mind think, Preemptive Love is a must-listen. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, one person's love can spark a movement that saves lives-and it does so with an honesty that feels both intimate and universal.
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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
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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