Book description
"Should be read by anyone with a body. . . . Relentlessly researched and undeniably smart."--The New York Times Named one of BuzzFeed's "Best Books of 2021" What Doesn't Kill You is the riveting account of a young journalist's awakening to chronic illness, weaving together personal story and reporting to shed light on living with an ailment forever. Tessa Miller was an ambitious twentysomething writer in New York City when, on a random fall day, her stomach began to seize up. At first, she toughed it out through searing pain, taking sick days from work, unable to leave the bathroom or her bed. But when it became undeniable that something was seriously wrong, Miller gave in to family pressure and went to the hospital--beginning a yearslong nightmare of procedures, misdiagnoses, and life-threatening infections. Once she was finally correctly diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Miller faced another battle: accepting that she will never get better. Today, an astonishing three in five adults in the United States suffer from a chronic disease--a percentage expected to rise post-Covid. Whether the illness is arthritis, asthma, Crohn's, diabetes, endometriosis, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, or any other incurable illness, and whether the sufferer is a colleague, a loved one, or you, these diseases have an impact on just about every one of us. Yet there remains an air of shame and isolation about the topic of chronic sickness. Millions must endure these disorders not only physically but also emotionally, balancing the stress of relationships and work amid the ever-present threat of health complications. Miller segues seamlessly from her dramatic personal experiences into a frank look at the cultural realities (medical, occupational, social) inherent in receiving a lifetime diagnosis. She offers hard-earned wisdom, solidarity, and an ultimately surprising promise of joy for those trying to make sense of it all.
Dakota Bliss
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Rooster
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
Corny
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Low Menace
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Uluru Walker
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Lady Peach
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Twinkle
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New York Sixlet
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Acetic Princess
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Nessie Pork
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Knock Out Star
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Daffy Neo
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Dance Bloom
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Lady Killer
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Indestructible Potato
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience.
Hoboken Nightingale
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless.
Snow Hound
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ForumFlare
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Moon Orchid
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
Morbid Sugar
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! The interface is sleek and modern. Itβs a joy to use.
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