Book description
Lessons in resilience in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Focusing on the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India between April and December 2021, Rustom Bharucha’s timely essay reflects on four interconnected realities that haunted this ongoing crisis—death, grief, mourning, and extinction. How do we cope with multiple deaths and the dislocation of rituals when the act of mourning is either postponed or denied? What roles do political surveillance, censorship, the regulation of lockdowns, and the sheer indifference to the lives of people play in the containment of civil liberties? Through vivid examples of photography, theater, dance, visual arts, and the cultures of everyday life, this meditative essay illuminates both the horror of the pandemic as well as its unexpected intimacies and revelations of shared suffering. Against the destruction of nature and the disrespect for the nonhuman, The Second Wave offers lessons in resilience through its reflections on the ethos of waiting and the need to re-envision breath as a vital resource of self-renewal and resistance.
Dahlia
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Twinkle Cutlass
Savoring stories has never been this smooth – this app's functionality is genius. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
S’more Vixen
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
BlacKitten
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. 🏃♀️🌟 Experiencing stories while staying active – this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. 🎧🏞️ Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Ember Rope
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JigKraken
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Baby Spell
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MuseMaster
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Eerie
The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Heartbreaker
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Liquid Death
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JigKraken
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Pepper
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧
Helmet Destroyer
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Spicy Thunder
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Night Train
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. 🌟 Adding excitement to everyday tasks – this app is my partner in productivity! 📚🚀 Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Y0dler
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
DriftDetector
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime – I'm truly grateful. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Lord Theus
The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Mr. Alien
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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