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.
Toe
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
180
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NoiseFire
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Tabasco Dracula
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NexusNavigator
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Highway
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Firefly Caramel
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Dangle
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Lil Rebel Ma
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Taffy Duchess
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Dancing Madman
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Apple Nola
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
Mad Robin
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Snout Pixie
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Mad Rascal
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Spoiler
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption.
Eerie Mizzen
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Infinite Hole
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QuantumQuipper
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Trash
Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. 📚👌 ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise.
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