Book description
"Powerfully insightful reading." --Kirkus Reviews How would you like to be judged for the rest of your life by the worst thing you've ever done? We all think we are compassionate just like we all think we are honest. But true compassion is not innate. Compassion for others, especially those that we don't know or understand, must be learned. Our lack of compassion is perhaps most extreme in the exercise of criminal justice, where a person's entire life, worth, and character are judged through the myopic lens of a single act. But no one, says Robin Steinberg, should be reduced to their worst moment. From the founder and CEO of The Bail Project, The Courage of Compassion unveils how we can reimagine justice through compassion. Steinberg shares her journey as a public defender, representing people at precisely that time in their lives -- their own worst moment. She recounts the heart-wrenching stories of her clients and invites us to interrogate our fears and beliefs about justice and punishment. Lastly, Steinberg reveals moments when she questioned her own capacity for compassion, as well as her ability to fight for better, more humane justice from within a system that is riddled with holes and seemingly interminable problems. A gritty tale about confronting injustice and challenging ourselves to rediscover our shared humanity, The Courage of Compassion is an invitation to join Steinberg as she explores what it will take to move beyond our current justice paradigm. The criminal justice system reflects a history and power structure, but it also mirrors how we come into society and show up for one another. As she writes, the quest to improve this system will only truly begin "when we can finally see in the faces of those ensnared and imprisoned in our legal system, ourselves. And when we can see our children, in their children."
Moon Cricket
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Flint
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Murder Matter
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Feral Mayhem
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Flyswat Briggs
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High Woo
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Sun Leo
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Blink
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app.
Sick Saurus
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Swampmasher
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Taffy Duchess
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Murmur
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Overrun
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
ThoughtTracer
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Swedish Pixie
Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Manimal
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BuffFreak
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Gumby Train
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Curio
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone.
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