Book description
Tom Lowe's identity and his pride are invested in the work he does with his back and his hands. He designed and built his family's dream home, working extra hours to pay off the adjustable rate mortgage he took on the property, convinced he is making every sacrifice for the happiness of his wife and son. Until, in a moment of fatigued inattention, shingling a roof in too-bright sunlight, he falls.In constant pain, addicted to painkillers at the cost of his relationships with his wife and son, Tom slowly comes to realize that he can never work again. If he is not a working man, who is he? He is not, he believes, the kind of person who lives in subsidized housing, though that is where he has ended up. He is not the kind of person who hatches a scheme to commit convenience-check fraud, together with neighbors he considers lowlifes, until he finds himself stealing his banker's trash.Who is Tom Lowe, and who will he become? Can he find a way to reunite hands and heart, mind and spirit, to be once again a giver and not just a taker, to forge a self-acceptance deeper than pride?Andre Dubus III's soulful cast includes Trina, the struggling mom next door who sells her own plasma to get by; Dawn, the tough-talking owner of the local hairdressing salon; Jamie, a well-meaning pothead college student ready to stick it to "the man"; and a mix of strangers and neighbors who will never know the role they played in changing a life. To one man's painful moral journey, Dubus brings compassion with an edge of dark absurdity, forging a novel as absorbing as it is profound.
Heartbreaker
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Bourbon Mirage
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CodeExia
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Undergrad Split
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Celtic Charger
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Bliss
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VPR
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Atomic Blastoid
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Freeway
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Badger the Burglar
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Cardinal Rebel
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HOV
Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Freesia
I'm hooked on this app β it's like Netflix for book lovers! I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
Mirage
Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
57 Pixels
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. π‘ This app's convenience is a blessing β I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! π±π©βπ³ Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air.
Devil Bread
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic β what a win! I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly.
Gov Skull
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
Infinite Hole
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Chasm Face
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound β it adds a personal touch. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Psycho Thinker
Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
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