Book description
Hear this: Larry McMurtry's Terms of Endearment isn't just a novel-it's a masterclass in love, loss, and the messy, magnificent bond between a mother and daughter. Forget reading it; listen to it. The audiobook transforms McMurtry's Pulitzer-winning prose into something intimate, immediate, and utterly unforgettable. Aurora Greenway-sharp-tongued, fiercely alive, and unapologetically herself-and her daughter Emma, navigating life with equal parts stubbornness and vulnerability, leap off the page and into your ears with stunning clarity.
The magic? It's in the voices. The narrator doesn't just speak McMurtry's dialogue; they breathe it. Aurora's sardonic wit lands with a perfect, knowing pause. Emma's quiet desperation feels like a whisper you're not supposed to hear. You'll laugh at their razor-sharp banter, then ache at the moments they finally understand each other-when Aurora admits, "I love you," not as a cliché, but as a lifeline. This isn't just a story about family; it's about finding courage to be human, even when the world feels like it's falling apart.
And yes, it's the same story that won an Oscar for its film adaptation. But the audiobook? It's deeper. It's the sound of Aurora's laugh echoing in an empty house, the quiet tremor in Emma's voice when she finally says, "I'm sorry." McMurtry, the genius behind Lonesome Dove, crafts characters who feel like neighbors you've known your whole life-and the audiobook makes you feel like you've been invited into their living room.
You'll hear the humor in the way Aurora calls her daughter "a little mess," the tenderness when Emma finally sees her mother's fear beneath the bravado. It's not just a book about loving someone; it's about hearing them-the unspoken fears, the hidden strength, the way love evolves when life throws its hardest curveballs. This is the kind of story that stays with you long after the final chapter fades.
So, put on your headphones. Let Aurora's voice cut through the noise of your day. Let Emma's quiet resilience remind you what it means to truly be seen. This isn't just a great audiobook-it's a gift. A reminder that even in our most fragile moments, love isn't about perfection. It's about showing up, laughing through tears, and choosing each other, again and again. Don't just read the words. Hear them. You'll be glad you did. Don't miss out on the conversation you've been waiting for.
ManBreaker
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Capital F
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Mr. Wholesome
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Lskeee
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Mother Hen
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Earl of Arms
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Turnip King
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Sweet Manhattan
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Easy Street
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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