Book description
One of the top ten books of the year at The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Vulture/New York magazineA best book of the year at Los Angeles Times, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Bookforum, The New Yorker, Vogue, Kirkus The acclaimed, award-winning New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv offers a groundbreaking exploration of mental illness and the mind, and illuminates the startling connections between diagnosis and identity. Strangers to Ourselves poses fundamental questions about how we understand ourselves in periods of crisis and distress. Drawing on deep, original reporting as well as unpublished journals and memoirs, Rachel Aviv writes about people who have come up against the limits of psychiatric explanations for who they are. She follows an Indian woman celebrated as a saint who lives in healing temples in Kerala; an incarcerated mother vying for her children's forgiveness after recovering from psychosis; a man who devotes his life to seeking revenge upon his psychoanalysts; and an affluent young woman who, after a decade of defining herself through her diagnosis, decides to go off her meds because she doesn't know who she is without them. Animated by a profound sense of empathy, Aviv's gripping exploration is refracted through her own account of living in a hospital ward at the age of six and meeting a fellow patient with whom her life runs parallel--until it no longer does. Aviv asks how the stories we tell about mental disorders shape their course in our lives--and our identities, too. Challenging the way we understand and talk about illness, her account is a testament to the porousness and resilience of the mind.
Lime
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality β a journey into captivating worlds. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Riff Raff
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Nessie Pork
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New York Mood
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable.
LuminaLore
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Drop Stone
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Cricket
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FireBrang
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Killer Curio
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Digital Goddess
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Troublemasher
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Midnight Bat
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Lskeee
Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
RiddleRanger
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
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Whistler
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Vortex
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101
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
PepperBurst
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment.
Count Eagle
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. π±π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
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