Book description
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Masterful...A book of inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors...One of his very best." --Washington Post "Dazzling." --Time Magazine, Best Books of 2023 From "one of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time" (Brain Pickings): a journey through competing ideas of paradise to see how we can live more peacefully in an ever more divided and distracted world.Paradise: that elusive place where the anxieties, struggles, and burdens of life fall away. Most of us dream of it, but each of us has very different ideas about where it is to be found. For some it can be enjoyed only after death; for others, it's in our midst--or just across the ocean--if only we can find eyes to see it. Traveling from Iran to North Korea, from the Dalai Lama's Himalayas to the ghostly temples of Japan, Pico Iyer brings together a lifetime of explorations to upend our ideas of utopia and ask how we might find peace in the midst of difficulty and suffering. Does religion lead us back to Eden or only into constant contention? Why do so many seeming paradises turn into warzones? And does paradise exist only in the afterworld - or can it be found in the here and now? For almost fifty years Iyer has been roaming the world, mixing a global soul's delight in observing cultures with a pilgrim's readiness to be transformed. In this culminating work, he brings together the outer world and the inner to offer us a surprising, original, often beautiful exploration of how we might come upon paradise in the midst of our very real lives.
Trixie Doodle
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Sun Leo
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Mr. Alien
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
Dakota Bliss
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
Ex0tic
ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
HOV
Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ππ§ Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Airport Hobo
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
Flotsams54
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Easy Mac
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Reno Monarch
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High Kingdom Warrior
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Jester
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Bitmap
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Chocolate Thunder
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Low Voltage
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Short Firecracker
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone.
Prez Dog
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Legacy
I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance β it's like having a personal audiobook curator. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
Screwtape
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π
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