Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • An astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face our secrets and begin to share our stories“A beautiful account of the journey of courage it takes to face the truth of one’s past.”—Bessel van der Kolk, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the ScoreFor decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the campus of the University of Virginia, as a student athlete; on the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something—a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from herself. “You’re here, but you’re not here,” her daughter said to her one night. “Where are you, Mom?” So began Amy’s quest to solve a mystery trapped in the deep recesses of her own memory—a journey that would take her into the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately, home to the Texas panhandle, where her story began.In her search for the truth, to understand and begin to recover from buried childhood trauma, Griffin interrogates the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women, asking, when, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? What kind of freedom is possible if we accept the whole story and embrace who we really are? With hope, heart, and relentless honesty, she points a way forward for all of us, revealing the power of radical truth-telling to deepen our connections—with others and ourselves.
About the Author
Amy Griffin lives in New York City with her husband, John, and their four children. She is the founder of the investment firm G9 Ventures.
Lskeee
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Airport Hobo
🏃♀️📖 Running with purpose – this app keeps my mind engaged as I conquer my fitness goals! 🏃♀️📚 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧 With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Video Game Heroine
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
StormCake
This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Black Fantastic
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
ThreadTraveler
With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
ManManMan
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life.
Prone
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Digital Goddess
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Thunder Nut
I'm addicted to this app – it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. 👩🍳 Turning cooking sessions into culinary adventures, complete with intriguing tales! 🍳🎧 Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true winner. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams!
Titanium Ladybug
ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights – it's a true audio marvel. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
Lightweight
This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. 💼 Making work hours enjoyable – audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. 💻📖
TeederSmartie
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. 🎶📚 The harmony between simplicity and functionality in this app is truly impressive. Audiobooks have never sounded this good! 🎵🎧 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Chameleon
The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Lilac Lizard
No more fussing with synchronization – this app just gets it done! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. 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!
Risen
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
Forger
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Club Nola
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. 🔥 Spicing up my routine with this app – it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! ✨📖 📱 An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality – audiobook listening has never been this effortless. 📖🔗 This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
The Shield Toronto
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
Tin Mutt
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
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