Book description
The cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and pioneer behind the compassionate care movement shares an inspiring exploration of the lessons dying has to offer about living a fulfilling life. Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most. Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death. The Five Invitations is an exhilarating meditation on the meaning of life and how maintaining an ever-present consciousness of death can bring us closer to our truest selves. As a renowned teacher of compassionate caregiving and the cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, Frank Ostaseski has sat on the precipice of death with more than a thousand people. In The Five Invitations, he distills the lessons gleaned over the course of his career, offering an evocative and stirring guide that points to a radical path to transformation. The Five Invitations: -Don't Wait-Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing-Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience-Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things-Cultivate Don't Know Mind These Five Invitations show us how to wake up fully to our lives. They can be understood as best practices for anyone coping with loss or navigating any sort of transition or crisis; they guide us toward appreciating life's preciousness. Awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well, forging a rich and meaningful life, and letting go of regret. The Five Invitations is a powerful and inspiring exploration of the essential wisdom dying has to impart to all of us.
DanimalDaze
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Stealth
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StorySculptor
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Mud Pie Man
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Gothic Slacker
The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Clover Dragon
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Stallion Patton
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Chapstick
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Hobo Samurai
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
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Onion King
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The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
Fire Queen
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Swerve
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Cosmic Presence
This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's functionality is a true delight. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
VisionVoyager
This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Swedish Twizz
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ZenaCake
ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Manly Reno
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
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