Book description
In his early twenties, Mindy Greiling's son, Jim, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder after experiencing delusions that demanded he kill his mother. At the time, and for more than a decade after, Greiling was a Minnesota state legislator who struggled, along with her husband, to navigate and improve the state's inadequate mental health system. Fix What You Can is an illuminating and frank account of caring for a person with a mental illness, told by a parent and advocate.Greiling describes challenges shared by many families, ranging from the practical to the heartbreaking. Greiling confronts the reality that some people with serious mental illness may be dangerous and reminds us that medication works-if taken.The book chronicles her efforts to pass legislation to address problems in the mental health system. It also recounts Greiling's painful memories of her grandmother, who was confined in an institution for twenty-three years-recollections that strengthen her determination that Jim's treatment be more humane. Written with her son's cooperation, Fix What You Can offers hard-won perspective, practical advice, and useful resources through a brave and personal story that takes the long view of what success means when coping with mental illness.
Breadmaker
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Magenta
I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. 🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
NexusNomad
ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
THRESHmSTR
The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Ice
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Bitmap
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 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. 📱📖 The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Black Walnut
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Charms
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app! ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts.
Devil Bread
Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Icy Avenger
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
Sultan of Speed
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice.
Fl00d
💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
Jungle King
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Pepper Legs
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Capital F
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app! ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
Scare Stone
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Hairpin
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Sexual Chocolate
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine.
Purity Catnip
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's elegant design and robust functionality make it a must-have for anyone who loves to listen on the go. 🎧📱 ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Skylark
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. ⭐️ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures – this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! 👚🎧 🏡 Making house chores more enjoyable – audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. 🏠📚
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