Book description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION Named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2022 by NPR, The New Yorker, Time, and Vogue"Remarkable." -Andrew Solomon, The New York Times Book Review "At once a rigorous work of scholarship and a radical act of empathy."--Esquire "A ray of light into those isolated cocoons of darkness that, at one time or another, may afflict us all." --The Wall Street Journal"Essential."--The Boston GlobeA landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID, synthesizing the personal and the universal to help all of us through this new frontier. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O'Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health.
Spooky Electric
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Cabbie
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Uncle Buddy
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Swan Mustang
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Tabasco Dracula
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Joker's Grin
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Marigold Loot
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New Magoo
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver!
Dahlia
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Natural Gold
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Pocket Muzzie
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Abiss
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Risen
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Silver Rose
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Snow Cream
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Clover Rabbit
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RawSkills
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Chew Chew
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. ππ I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless.
Milan Call Back
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts.
MuseMaster
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
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