Book description
From the creator of Your Fat Friend and co-host of the Maintenance Phase podcast, an explosive indictment of the systemic and cultural bias facing plus-size people. Anti-fatness is everywhere. In What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat, Aubrey Gordon unearths the cultural attitudes and social systems that have led to people being denied basic needs because they are fat and calls for social justice movements to be inclusive of plus-sized people's experiences. Unlike the recent wave of memoirs and quasi self-help books that encourage readers to love and accept themselves, Gordon pushes the discussion further towards authentic fat activism, which includes ending legal weight discrimination, giving equal access to health care for large people, increased access to public spaces, and ending anti-fat violence. As she argues, "I did not come to body positivity for self-esteem. I came to it for social justice." By sharing her experiences as well as those of others--from smaller fat to very fat people--she concludes that to be fat in our society is to be seen as an undeniable failure, unlovable, unforgivable, and morally condemnable. Fatness is an open invitation for others to express disgust, fear, and insidious concern. To be fat is to be denied humanity and empathy. Studies show that fat survivors of sexual assault are less likely to be believed and less likely than their thin counterparts to report various crimes; 27% of very fat women and 13% of very fat men attempt suicide; over 50% of doctors describe their fat patients as "awkward, unattractive, ugly and noncompliant"; and in 48 states, it's legal--even routine--to deny employment because of an applicant's size. Advancing fat justice and changing prejudicial structures and attitudes will require work from all people. What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat is a crucial tool to create a tectonic shift in the way we see, talk about, and treat our bodies, fat and thin alike.
Darling Peacock
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
Mallow Man
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FLAK Angel
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
Nessie
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Firecracker
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. 🧘♂️ Finding zen in the art of listening – this app takes mindfulness to a new level! 🧘♂️🎧 The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
CuriousCrafter
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Alpha
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Thunder Nut
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Sassy Muffin
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NightDream
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. Gone are the days of fumbling with different formats – this app's comprehensive support ensures I can enjoy any audiobook without a hitch. 🎉🔊
Pompeii Unicorn
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
True Sweetness
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Thunder Tank
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
Palomino
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Broomspun
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story. 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.
Miss Rum Punch
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Gumby Train
ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
ZenaCake
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use.
JigKraken
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
ManBreaker
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
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