Book description
A successful radiologist and elite athlete, Dr. Dave tended to the blistered feet of strangers on racecourses and gave away many of his trophies. He was appreciated for his generosity and camaraderie with family, friends, colleagues, and adventure-racing teammates, the latter of whom usually accompanied him on excursions. But he embarked on his final pursuit alone-an attempt to summit all fifty-four of the fourteeners in Colorado-and made an unknowable error that caused him to fall two hundred feet to his death. When people learned that he had died, they often asked his sister, the only girl and the baby of the family, "Were you close?" The question, seemingly straightforward, haunted her and begged for a deeper answer, requiring an exploration that took a decade. She invites the reader along on her own journey as she searches for a greater understanding about who her brother was, why his passions were worth risking everything, and how to carry on in the world and in her family without him, ultimately becoming even closer to him in death than in life. Were You Close? challenges the cultural notion that the bereaved can or should simply "get over" their losses, illustrating that integrating these experiences can actually help a mourner not just heal, but move forward with clarified purpose.
Dark Matter
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NeoGermal
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Metal Aphrodite
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Twisty Dew
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Wooden Man
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Grave Digger
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InsightInkwell
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TeederSmartie
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Shady Lady
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Gentle Avenger
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MindfulMingle
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Dance Bloom
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Nibbler
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Miss Fix It
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Orange Teflon
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
DreamDiver
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. No more worries about compatibility β ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Bit Sentinel
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Devine Melon
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§ 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!
Stickers
I'm addicted to this app β it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literature. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves!
InsightInkwell
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. ππ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature.
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