Book description
An award-winning journalist's eco-adventures across the globe with his three traveling companions: his fiancée, his OCD, and his chronic anxiety-a hilarious, wild jaunt that will inspire travelers, environmentalists, and anyone with mental illness.Most travel narratives are written by superb travelers: people who crave adventure, laugh in the face of danger, and rapidly integrate into foreign cultures. But what about someone who is paranoid about traveler's diarrhea, incapable of speaking a foreign tongue, and hates not only flying but driving, cycling, motor-biking, and sometimes walking in the full sun?In Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac, award-winning writer Jeremy Hance chronicles his hilarious and inspiring adventures as he reconciles his traveling career as an environmental journalist with his severe OCD and anxiety.At the age of twenty-six-after months of visiting doctors, convinced he was dying from whatever disease his brain dreamed up the night before-Hance was diagnosed with OCD. The good news was that he wasn't dying; the bad news was that OCD made him a really bad traveler-sometimes just making it to baggage claim was a win.Yet Hance hauls his baggage from the airport and beyond. He takes readers on an armchair trek to some of the most remote corners of the world, from Kenya, where hippos clip the grass and baboons steal film, to Borneo, where macaques raid balconies and the last male Bornean rhino sings, to Guyana, where bats dive-bomb his head as he eats dinner with his partner and flesh-eating ants hide in their pants and their drunk guide leaves them stranded in the rainforest canopy.As he and his partner soldier through the highs and the lows-of altitudes and their relationship-Hance discovers the importance of resilience, the many ways to manage (or not!) mental illness when in stressful situations, how nature can improve your mental health, and why it is so important to push yourself to live a life packed with experiences, even if you struggle daily with a mental health issue.With mental illness impacting the lives of millions of people, this timely book will inspire people to step out of their comfort zones and take the road meant to be traveled. Hance proves that we all have baggage--the question is, do we leave it dusty in a closet or do we take it out in full view for others to see?
Bowler
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Instant Star
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Fire Feline
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Solitaire
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Leaf Assassin
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Skull Crusher
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Slow Trot
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Slacker Cat
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Pixie
I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Bad Beh8vior
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. ⭐️ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures – this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! 👚🎧 Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Indigo Red
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Palomino Cake
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Judge
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Gullyway
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true – no more hassles! This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight.
Miss Mustard
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Sugar Apple
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Lincoln Rider
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Mrs. Voltage
ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Devil Chick
Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Moon Peaches
Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read – this app is always ready. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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