Book description
A Washington Post Best Book of the YearA captivating memoir of one woman's long journey to late transition, as the trans community emerges alongside her. "Achingly beautiful." --Manuel Betancourt, The New York Times Book Review Long before Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of Time, far removed from drag and ballroom culture, there were countless trans women living and dying as men, most of whom didn't even know they were trans. Diana Goetsch's This Body I Wore chronicles one woman's long journey to coming out, a path that runs parallel to the emergence of the trans community over the past several decades. "How can you spend your life face-to-face with an essential fact about yourself and still not see it?" This is a question often asked of trans people, and a question that Goetsch, an award-winning poet and essayist, addresses with the power and complexity of lived reality. She brings us into her childhood, her time as a dynamic and beloved teacher at New York City's Stuyvesant High School, and her plunge into the city's crossdressing subculture in the 1980s and '90s. Under cover of night, crossdressers risked their jobs and their safety to give expression to urges they could neither control nor understand. Many would become late transitioners, the Cinderellas of the trans community largely ignored by history. Goetsch has written not a transition memoir, but rather a full account of a trans life, one both unusually public and closeted. All too often trans lives are reduced to before-and-after photos, but what if that before photo lasted fifty years?
Hex Panther
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π
Baby Spell
With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps.
Ladybird
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Sugar Man
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. Efficient audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is a revelation. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
3D Waffle
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
ThreadTraveler
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education β it's brilliant! ποΈπ§ Escaping to paradise with a beach read β this app is my vacation in audio form! ποΈπ ποΈ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn β I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! ππ
Mustard Centaur
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. π§ This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work β genius! ππΌ The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Miss Mustard
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Savoring stories has never been this smooth β this app's functionality is genius. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Buckshot
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Romance Princess
Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is a true gift. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Frosty
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Pigeon Woman
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Little Cobra
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Thrasher
πΆββοΈπ§ Walking and listening has never been this smooth β this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. ποΈπ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
Killah Goose
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort.
Classy Dancer
The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Doz Killer
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Star Scratch
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. ππ± The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
Yellow Menace
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine β it's my ultimate audio companion. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Zorkle Sporkle
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
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