Book description
"The Urgent Life shines a bright light on the intricacies of the shadows she's been in, and illuminates the beauty of her urgent life." --Serena Williams From iconic leader Bozoma Saint John, comes a memoir of grief, and one woman's drive to thrive in the face of loss When Bozoma Saint John's husband, Peter, died of cancer, she made one big decision: to live life urgently. Bozoma was no stranger to adversity, having lost her college boyfriend to suicide, navigated an interracial marriage, grieved a child born prematurely--a process that led to her and Peter's separation--and coparented the daughter who she and Peter shared. When Peter knew his cancer was terminal, he gave Bozoma a short list of things to do: cancel the divorce, and fix the wrongs immediately. In The Urgent Life, Bozoma takes readers through the dizzying, numbing days of multiple griefs, and the courage which these sparked in her to live life in accordance with her deepest values time and time again. We witness Bozoma's journey forward through the highs and the lows, as she negotiates life as a woman determined to learn from tragedies to build a remarkable life worth living even in her brokenness. Bozoma's story is extraordinary, but her grief is not uncommon, and her courage is sure to touch any reader who has loved, mourned and is finding a path through loss and grief, as well as anyone who is maneuvering a pivot and wants to live life to its fullest.
Con Mammoth
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Flash Protein
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down.
Scooby Did
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever.
Pocket Mazda
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DreamWeaver
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Moon Peaches
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Pixie Taze
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Voodoo Queen
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Stacker of Wheat
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Wonder Lady
This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Winter Underdog
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
The Belgian
Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app! Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Daffy Girl
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling β all thanks to this app. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Dangle
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Vermilion
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Valley Guardian
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ThickSKN
This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Sandbox
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Rooster
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient.
Capital F
πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π π Elevating everyday moments β this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. πβ¨ Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
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