Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the acclaimed author of Bird by Bird comes a personal, wise, very funny, and "life-affirming" book (People) that shows us how to find meaning and hope through shining the light of faith on the darkest part of ordinary life. "Anne Lamott is walking proof that a person can be both reverent and irreverent in the same lifetime. Sometimes even in the same breath." --San Francisco ChronicleLamott claims the two best prayers she knows are: "Help me, help me, help me" and "Thank you, thank you, thank you." She has a friend whose morning prayer each day is "Whatever," and whose evening prayer is "Oh, well." Anne thinks of Jesus as "Casper the friendly savior" and describes God as "one crafty mother." Despite--or because of--her irreverence, faith is a natural subject for Anne Lamott. Since Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird, her fans have been waiting for her to write the book that explained how she came to the big-hearted, grateful, generous faith that she so often alluded to in her two earlier nonfiction books. The people in Anne Lamott's real life are like beloved characters in a favorite series for her readers--her friend Pammy, her son, Sam, and the many funny and wise folks who attend her church are all familiar. And Traveling Mercies is a welcome return to those lives, as well as an introduction to new companions Lamott treats with the same candor, insight, and tenderness.Lamott's faith isn't about easy answers, which is part of what endears her to believers as well as nonbelievers. Against all odds, she came to believe in God and then, even more miraculously, in herself. As she puts it, "My coming to faith did not start with a leap but rather a series of staggers."
Hermopolis
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Demand Chopper
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King Bass
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Marshmallow
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All Natural
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Polar Bee
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Pepper
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Eight Patrol
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Venom Petunia
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Roadspike
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Freeze Queen
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Sneaky Lady
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WeldMaster
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High-Fructose
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LocKz
ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature! The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Cardinal Rebel
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
RoarSweetie
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Street Jolly
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Bug Fire
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CyberScribe
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time.
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