Book description
"As far as the education of children is concerned," states Natalia Ginzburg in this collection of her finest and best-known short essays, "I think they should be taught not the little virtues but the great ones. Not thrift but generosity and an indifference to money; not caution but courage and a contempt for danger; not shrewdness but frankness and a love of truth; not tact but a love of one's neighbor and self-denial; not a desire for success but a desire to be and to know." Whether she writes of the loss of a friend, Cesare Pavese; or what is inexpugnable of World War II; or the Abruzzi, where she and her first husband lived in forced residence under Fascist rule; or the importance of silence in our society; or her vocation as a writer; or even a pair of worn-out shoes, Ginzburg brings to her reflections the wisdom of a survivor and the spare, wry, and poetically resonant style her readers have come to recognize. "A glowing light of modern Italian literature . . . Ginzburg's magic is the utter simplicity of her prose, suddenly illuminated by one word that makes a lightning streak of a plain phrase. . . . As direct and clean as if it were carved in stone, it yet speaks thoughts of the heart." --The New York Times Book Review
Feral Filly
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WanderWord
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Blinker
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Atomic Blastoid
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Spunky Chick
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Seattle Jay
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Greek Rifle
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DeathDancer
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Sweet Bacon
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ChatterChampion
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a winner. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver!
Crumb Cake
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. 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.
Drift
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Bourbon Mirage
💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 💡 Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine – this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. 📱📖 Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Broomspun
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Junkyard Dog
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DriftDetector
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White Swan
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life.
Bug Blitz
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's elegant design and robust functionality make it a must-have for anyone who loves to listen on the go. 🎧📱 Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Lskeee
No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
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