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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - "Witty, dry, and gimlet-eyed, this is a necessary corrective in a world where Autistic women are all either written off as quiet and docile, or erased entirely." --Devon Price, Ph.D., author of Unmasking Autism Scottish comedian Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she'd had loads of boyfriends and is good at eye contact. In this frank and surreal memoir, she delivers a sharp and often hilarious portrait of neurodivergence and living unmasked. After reading about autism in her teens, Fern Brady knew instinctively that she had it--autism explained her sensory issues, her meltdowns, her inability to pick up on social cues--and she told her doctor as much. But it took until she was thirty-four for her to get diagnosed. Strong Female Character is about the years in between, and the unique combination of sexism and ableism that so often prevents autistic women from getting diagnosed until adulthood. Coming from a working-class Scottish Catholic family, Fern wasn't exactly poised to receive an open-minded acceptance of her neurodivergence. With the piercing clarity and wit that has put her at the top of the British comedy scene, she now reflects on the ways her undiagnosed autism influenced her youth, from the tree that functioned as her childhood best friend to the psychiatric facility where she ended up when neither her parents nor school knew what to do with her. In a memoir as hilarious as it is heartbreaking, Fern leaves no stone unturned while detailing her futile attempts at employment, her increasingly destructive coping mechanisms, and the meltdowns that left her mind (and apartment) in ruins. Her chaotic, nonlinear journey--from stripping to getting arrested to finding a lifeline in comedy to her breakout appearance on the Taskmaster TV show as her full, unmasked self--is both a remarkable coming-of-age tale and a dark but poignant tribute to life at the intersection of womanhood and neurodiversity. Strong Female Character is a story of how being female can get in the way of being autistic and how being autistic gets in the way of being the 'right kind' of woman.
Pocket Muzzie
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Stick Shift
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Vermilion
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Wooden Man
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SkyGod
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
True Sweetness
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Sexy
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RetroMirage
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The Shield Toronto
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Metal Star
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Pinup Diva
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Emerald Goddess
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature! I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
Guillotine
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. I'm grateful for this app β it's made reading a part of my everyday life. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Cardinal Rebel
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Bambi Wings
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High Beam
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Mental Prophet
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Sky Herald
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Stud
I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
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