Book description
Resilience enables us not only to survive adversity, but to be transformed by it. This book offers simple and proven strategies to develop resilience that will be of enormous benefit to anyone who is yearning to feel more peaceful and prepared. Coast Guard veteran, interfaith chaplain, and pastor Tracy Mehr-Muska shares the stories of her own struggles with self-esteem, sexual assault, and miscarriage that inspired her to research resilience and to enthusiastically reach this conclusion: resilience is not something that is inborn, but instead is a set of characteristics we can cultivate. Mehr-Muska brings these characteristics to life using inspirational secular and multifaith stories, as well as compelling scientific evidence. She ties each chapter together with an uplifting story of a personal friend that bravely and gracefully overcame obstacles and embodies each of these essential characteristics. Weathering the Storm also poses insightful questions for reflection and offers concrete strategies for implementation that can be used individually or in group contexts such as faith communities, families, and therapeutic relationships. Just as we practice fire drills before a fire happens, this book will help us be better equipped for the eventual storms of life so we can live with greater peace and preparedness. ""Weathering the Storm pulsates with hope without hint of smoothing over rough seas of human trauma and tragedy. With raw personal transparency and innovative attention to the resilience of her closest mates, former Coast Guard officer and current university chaplain Tracy Mehr-Muska coaxes us into believing in our capacity to endure. She reminds us again why we are alive. There is no simpler way to say it: your life will be richer for having read this brave and beautiful book."" --Robert C. Dykstra, Princeton Theological Seminary ""Mehr-Muska offers wise and accessible counsel to all of us who could use more resilience. Drawing from the life experience of a group of women she met in the Coast Guard, as well as her own years working in hospice and as a college chaplain, Mehr-Muska shows that resilience is not a magical attribute that only some have, but a set of skills that can be learned. A pleasure to read, this book is a deeply sensitive and insightful guide on how to meet life's challenges with clarity and courage."" --Victoria Pitts-Taylor, Wesleyan University ""Some people get stuck in a spiritual or political or personal traffic jam and start whining. Others start planning alternative routes. Still others make good use of the down time. Tracy's book helps you become a back roads, thoughtful, spirit-full, anywhere, any time kind of person."" --Donna Schaper, Judson Memorial Church Tracy W. Mehr-Muska, DMin, serves as a university chaplain at Wesleyan University. She is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, board-certified interfaith chaplain, Coast Guard veteran, wife, and mother. Her passion for learning about and teaching resilience has been inspired by the strong and spirited people she has served and worked alongside while in the military and while ministering in a trauma hospital, prison, psychiatric hospital, university, and hospice.
Skull Crusher
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Delicious Cupid
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
The China Wall
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive.
Stealth
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light.
Doll Champagne
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Mantis Queen
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design.
Doz Killer
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Icy Avenger
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Zero Corn
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app β so handy! This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
Mud Pie Man
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SunnySnap
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ThreadTraveler
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Black Walnut
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InsightfulInk
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
Venom Petunia
This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Solo Kill
This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Cool Whip
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Good-lookinβ
The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
BlackExcalibur
This app has completely transformed my commute β I look forward to it now! The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile.
Wheels
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
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