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.
Silver Rose
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German Coach
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Nutmeg
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Zero Corn
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Martini Flower
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly โ this app's design is top-notch.
Pixie Soldier
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Spellbinder
Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Rope
๐ The ease and functionality of this app make it my go-to choice for immersive audiobook experiences. ๐ฑ๐ง The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Toolmaker
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Mr. Alien
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze โ thank you, app developers!
Woo Woo
The voice actors are incredible โ they make the characters come alive. I'm addicted to this app โ it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ๐๐ฑ I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Delirium
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures.
Knuckles
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures. Iโm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Gas Man
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. I love the ability to change the background color. Itโs a nice touch.
Hyper Kong
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Marshmallow
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
Helmet Destroyer
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Dance Cannon
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Fatsy Bear
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening.
Zod
The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams!
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