Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The powerful story of an inspiring doctor who made a difference, by helping to create a program to care for Boston's homeless community--by the Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Mountains Beyond Mountains "I couldn't put Rough Sleepers down. I am left in awe of the human spirit and inspired to do better."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone Tracy Kidder has been described by The Baltimore Sun as a "master of the nonfiction narrative." In Rough Sleepers, Kidder shows how one person can make a difference, as he tells the story of Dr. Jim O'Connell, a gifted man who invented ways to create a community of care for a city's unhoused population, including those who sleep on the streets--the "rough sleepers." When Jim O'Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School and was nearing the end of his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, the chief of medicine made a proposal: Would he defer a prestigious fellowship and spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens? Jim took the job because he felt he couldn't refuse. But that year turned into his life's calling. Tracy Kidder spent five years following Dr. O'Connell and his colleagues as they served their thousands of homeless patients. In this illuminating book we travel with O'Connell as he navigates the city, offering medical care, socks, soup, empathy, humor, and friendship to some of the city's most endangered citizens. He emphasizes a style of medicine in which patients come first, joined with their providers in what he calls "a system of friends." Much as he did with Paul Farmer in Mountains Beyond Mountains, Kidder explores how a small but dedicated group of people have changed countless lives by facing one of American society's difficult problems instead of looking away.
Necromancer
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Starshine
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Sepukku
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Delicious Cupid
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Crash Enforcer
Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Teeder
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Despair
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Highlander Monk
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Silver Agent
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Pink Hopper
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King Bass
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Star Sword
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. 📱 A world of books at my fingertips – this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. 📚📱 The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
Captain Peroxide
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Red Heroine
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Chicago Blackout
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Necessary Momentum
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Dr. WMD
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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