Book description
For readers of Together and The Art of Gathering How moving from transactional to transformational relationships and organizations can save our democracy, nurture our connections, and make us happier and healthier. Powerful institutions, from schools to tech and social media companies, create breeding grounds for isolation by failing to invest in relational work. This obstacle stands in the way of our fight for racial equity, economic justice, and climate resilience. In Relationality, leading asexuality and relationship activist David Jay brings clarity to the crisis with a fresh perspective that expands upon the fundamental idea that all entities in the universe are connected. Jay draws from a range of vivid personal experiences, including his time spent helping tech workers and policymakers reform social media. This book is for people who believe in the power of relationships and want to see increased investment in relational work. Its scientifically grounded framework will help readers foster conversations about relational work, establish conditions for relationships to thrive, and quantify the impact of them. Equipping professionals and activists involved in nonprofit, political, and other types of relational work with the knowledge they need to fight for and utilize resources, Relationality shares valuable insight on: The history of why institutions fail to invest in relationships Reimagining ROI calculations to account for relational work Using tools of prediction and emergence theory to build communities How stories and data about relationships can help us direct resources toward relational work Relational economics and the redistribution of wealth With isolation and loneliness on the rise in a post-lockdown world, Relationality offers a roadmap to nourish our connections toward a better, more liberated world--personally, organizationally, and in community.
About the Author
David Jay brings a lifetime of experience building fulfilling relationships that drive social change. At 18, David founded the world's first large online community of people identifying on the asexual spectrum. He has since gone on to play a leading role in the movement to reform social media. Through this work, David came to appreciate how the work of forming relationships is both a powerful tool for social change and invisible to many of our most powerful institutions. To make this work more visible, David has spent a decade developing novel approaches to relational measurement. He regularly advises social movements and political campaigns that want to understand how to create the conditions for relationships to thrive and measure when their efforts have been successful.
Achilles Mountain
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Mr. Peppermint
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Babe
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Bambi Benz
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Stick Shift
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Doz Killer
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JesterZilla
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Sun Lemon
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Bleeker
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FearLeSS
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Street Squirrel
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Indestructible Potato
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Star Killer
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Gbbledgoodk
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease.
High Beam
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Disco Thunder
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Breadmaker
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Eerie Mizzen
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience β it's like having a personal audio library. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design β it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
JK Friend
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Hella Fella
This app has completely transformed my commute β I look forward to it now! I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape.
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