Book description
Imagine hearing a trusted friend finally explain why your mind feels scattered-not because you're broken, but because your brain is responding to life's pressures. That's the profound gift of Dr. Gabor Maté's Scattered Minds, especially as an audiobook. His voice, calm and deeply compassionate, transforms a complex topic into a warm, human conversation you'll want to revisit. He dismantles the tired myth that ADHD is purely genetic, revealing instead how early stress and environment shape the brain's self-regulation systems. As both a clinician who's diagnosed with ADD and a parent raising children with it, Maté shares his journey with raw honesty-not to shame, but to illuminate. You'll hear how "distractibility" isn't a flaw, but a signal, and why changing your environment, not just your medication, can rewrite your story. The audiobook shines when he shifts from science to practical hope: how parents can understand their children's struggles without blame, and how adults can finally make sense of their own emotional landscape. It's not just informative-it's a relief. Maté doesn't offer quick fixes, but a path rooted in empathy, showing that neurological growth is possible at any age. If you've ever felt misunderstood by the "genetic disorder" label, this audiobook is a lifeline. It's the rare book that makes you lean in, nod, and whisper, "Yes, that's exactly how it feels." Press play, and let his voice guide you toward healing-not because you're broken, but because you're human, and your brain has been trying to tell you something all along.
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Sandbox
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Trash
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Referee
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Oblivion
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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
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