Book description
Surviving the Odd is a rare and deeply personal glimpse into a childhood spent in the halls of one of California's first homes for the mentally ill. With humor and an unflinching eye, Candi recounts growing up amidst psychiatric patients, a father who ran the care home like a nightclub, and a world where madness and laughter often blurred together. As she navigates through the chaos, she unearths a story of resilience, love, and the determination to find her own voice amidst the clamor of mental illness and societal disregard in the Bay Area during the 1970s. This book is an unforgettable exploration of what it means to survive in a world that often feels on the edge, wrapped in the bittersweet absurdity of a life lived between punchlines and lithium prescriptions.
Dream Killer
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Energy
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Firefly
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Grave Scuttlebutt
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The Happy Jock
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SereneScribe
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Demolition Queen
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
LuminaLore
The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks! Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Mr. Lucky
Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
LerveDr
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Red Woman
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NeoGermal
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic β what a win! This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go.
Queen Ginger
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Blink
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. ποΈπ§ Escaping to paradise with a beach read β this app is my vacation in audio form! ποΈπ Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
Master Jetson
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Teeder
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Ember Rope
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
Father Abbot
ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again β it's a must-have app. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Hoover Spark
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. I can't stop raving about this app β it's like having a personal library in my pocket. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Judge
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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