Book description
A seven-week guide to help you shift your behaviors and create lifelong habits to care for your whole self-- mind, body, and soul. "In a world that has cheapened self-care, Chanequa Walker-Barnes provides a valuable, faithful, and much-needed antidote." --Jeff Chu, author of Does Jesus Really Love Me? Taking care of ourselves is essential, and lately, we've started to pay more attention to the ways our physical bodies need and deserve nourishment. But we are not just bodies, we sacred beings, and our souls need just as much care and attention to be healthy.As a clinical psychologist, pastor, and activist, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes has studied and worked with clients, clergy, seminary faculty, faith-based activists, and others to encourage them to think of self-care as both a divine right and a sacred obligation. She has developed a seven-week guide gathering activities, habits, disciplines, and practices that promote spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and relational wholeness.Each day includes a story alongside short and simple prompts and scripture passages that help us shift behaviors in the short term and create lifelong habits. Each week walks readers through the following areas: Mastering the Self-Care FundamentalsPracticing Self-CompassionSetting Healthy BoundariesCaring for Our Emotional SelvesCaring for Our MindsPracticing Self-Care as a Way of LifeAlso included is an inventory for identifying areas you may need to focus on, and a "Rule of Life" guide to help you direct your self-care practice and maintain it throughout the year. Inspiring and practical, ruminative and actionable, Sacred Self-Care invites us on a journey to craft a sustainable self-care practice to care for our whole selves.
Shady Lady
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
Slint FUBAR
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days.
Zero Charisma
Audiobook excellence simplified – this app's functionality is a true delight. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Mr. Lucky
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content – it's my new favorite app. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
Cosmic Presence
Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Feral Mayhem
I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Lord Theus
ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Blister
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. 👩🍳 Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories – this app adds flavor to my meals! 🍳🎧 👀📚 Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed – bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! 😴🎧 I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Dora the Destroyer
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
White Dragon
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
ShadowFax
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars! What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Foot-long Fry
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! 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!
Racy Babe
ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
BearDrift
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. 🎉📚 Reigniting my passion for books – this app is my newfound reading obsession! 🔥🎧 📚 Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. 📱🎧 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.
Dez
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧 I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Opulent Gamer
ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Suicide Crusher
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Toxic-oxide
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Take Away
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze.
Metal Lady
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
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