Book description
Broadcaster Jacinta Parsons was in her twenties when she first began to feel unwell β the kind of unwell that didn't go away. Doctors couldn't explain why, and Jacinta wondered if it might be in her head. She could barely function, was frequently unable to eat or get out of bed for days, and gradually turned into a shadow of herself. Eventually she got a diagnosis: Crohn's disease. But knowing this wouldn't stop her life from spiralling into a big mess of doctors, hospitals and medical disasters.What's most extraordinary about Jacinta's story is how common it is. Nearly half of Australians live with a chronic illness, but most of these conditions are not obvious, often endured in secrecy and little understood. They are unseen.With compelling candour, Jacinta trains a microscope on the unique challenges of living with an invisible condition. She lays bare the struggles with shame, loss of identity, the threat of mortality, and the profoundly complex relationships between the chronically ill and their own bodies, as well as with those around them. It's a story of trying to fix an unfixable illness, getting beaten down then clawing back up, and how that experience can shape a life.
Despair
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Low Menace
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East Army
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Darkside Isis
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Moxie
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Kabuki
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Metal Lady
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Avenge Paws
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Blackfire
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Crash Test
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WordWanderer
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Rosie Bird
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Poppy Coffee
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Nightmare King
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. π± A world of books at my fingertips β this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. ππ± Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
Petite Flurry
No more hassle with formats β this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Dewdrop Doll
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes.
Zod
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. Say goodbye to boring commutes β this app's immersive audio experience and intuitive controls have transformed my daily journeys. ππ ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Babe
πΆπ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies β my ears are in love! π΅π ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. 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.
Papa Smurf
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Venom Charms
This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience.
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