Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the "necessary rituals" that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation."This is the kind of book that makes you different when you're done."--Ashley C. Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter "Reaches deep beneath the surface of words unspoken, wounds unhealed, and secrets untempered to break them open in order for fresh light to break through."--Morgan Jerkins, New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing and Caul Baby ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Root, Library Journal "From the womb, we must repeat with regularity that to love ourselves is to survive. I believe that is what my father wanted for me and knew I would so desperately need: a tool for survival, the truth of my dignity named like a mercy new each morning." So writes Cole Arthur Riley in her unforgettable book of stories and reflections on discovering the sacred in her skin. In these deeply transporting pages, Arthur Riley reflects on the stories of her grandmother and father, and how they revealed to her an embodied, dignity-affirming spirituality, not only in what they believed but in the act of living itself. Writing memorably of her own childhood and coming to self, Arthur Riley boldly explores some of the most urgent questions of life and faith: How can spirituality not silence the body, but instead allow it to come alive? How do we honor, lament, and heal from the stories we inherit? How can we find peace in a world overtaken with dislocation, noise, and unrest? In this indelible work of contemplative storytelling, Arthur Riley invites us to descend into our own stories, examine our capacity to rest, wonder, joy, rage, and repair, and find that our humanity is not an enemy to faith but evidence of it. At once a compelling spiritual meditation, a powerful intergenerational account, and a tender coming-of-age narrative, This Here Flesh speaks potently to anyone who suspects that our stories might have something to say to us.
Sweet Manhattan
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Stud muffin
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Alley Cat
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Twinkle
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life.
Landfill Max
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Chuckles
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Steel
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Lady In Red
Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful! Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Ember Master
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Junkyard Dog
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Swerve
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ThoughtTracer
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Tin Fox
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Springheel Jack
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Darkside Orbit
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is β it's like being inside the story. ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Dr. Cocktail
ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience.
Pepper Legs
I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app β it's a constant source of joy. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Nice Gnome
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Loot
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Charms
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks β it's truly invigorating. Audiobooks made easy β this app's functionality is truly a gift. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. ππ ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
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