Book description
"Funny, relatable, honest, and most of all, just like Tess Sanchez, a really good time." -Mindy Kaling, actress and New York Times bestselling author A funny and heartfelt essay collection about working in Hollywood, starting over, defining your identity, and the relatable messiness that ensues from unforeseen circumstances. Wife to a well-known actor, the mother of two, a sister, daughter, and general meddler, Tess Sanchez's life was like a #1-rated sitcom. But the loss of her career as a highly successful casting executive equaled series cancellation. Now, with humor and insight, Sanchez examines the aftermath of a major shift that forever changed the course of her life, and the resilience that came from reframing loss into possibility. "We've decided to go in a different direction" was a phrase Sanchez rattled off to countless agents, actors, producers, and many more. But in the fall of 2020, the tables turned as she was on the receiving end of that phrase, when she lost the long-held job she adored. She quickly discovered how much that career defined her identity, from her personal relationships to her own perception of herself. In the midst of facing this upheaval, her father was diagnosed with a devastating illness and suddenly, Sanchez had to learn what it means to parent her parents. Moving, witty, and fun, We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction offers you both welcome comedy and empowering strength when it comes to tackling life's challenges.
Spooky Electric
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
ManBreaker
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FrankenGrin
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Voodoo Queen
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QuestQuill
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Sherm
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Grave Scuttlebutt
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me.
Nutmeg
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Stone Boomstick
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Pigeon Woman
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Barbwire
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PixelPioneer
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Sun Washer
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AirportHobo XD
I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality.
Runway Darling
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities.
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