Book description
Are you one who likes to keep the peace even when it comes at a high emotional price for yourself? Do your attempts to resolve differences with a controller leave you feeling wrung out and discouraged? Do you sense that your best traits (goodness, kindness, cooperation) somehow become a disadvantage with an overbearing counterpart? These questions and many more are addressed in the book, When Pleasing You Is Killing Me. With decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Dr. Les Carter takes you inside his counseling office, inviting you to share in real life stories of people just like you who are trying to make sense of persistent, controlling demands from all sorts of controlling people. A major premise explained by Dr. Carter is that every person has a built-in inclination to be controlling, but as maturation happens, controlling behaviors diminish. People pleasers are naturally positioned to increase their maturity since they are already predisposed to being loving, kind, and respectful. But when they routinely butt heads with controlling counterparts, their maturation is stunted as they predictably get pulled into power forms of communication that include coercion, shaming, accusations, defensiveness, anger, suppression, and the like.In the book, Dr. Carter will recount how real life pleasers developed relationship boundaries by incorporating assertiveness skills, ceasing unnecessary defensiveness, and setting aside false guilt for inner trust. Readers will be inspired to set their own pace in life, as opposed to letting the controller call the shots.
Roller Turtle
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge – talk about efficiency! 💪 Boosting my productivity with this app's efficient multitasking features – audiobook enjoyment while I conquer my to-do list! 💼🎧
Stud muffin
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Sir Shark
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Mad Rascal
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Wrangler Jim
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
King Panther
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. 🌟 Reading has never been this easy – this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. 📚💫
Mercury Reborn
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment.
Spunky Chick
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. 💪 Crushing workouts while devouring books – this app makes fitness fun and educational! 🏋️♀️🎉 🚶♀️🎧 Strolling through captivating narratives while I take my daily walks – pure bliss! 🏞️📚
Silver Agent
⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient! ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
ForumFlare
ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. 🏃♀️🎧 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Widow Curio
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files!
Sprinkle Lovenuts
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination.
Roma Kabuki
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions.
VisionVoyager
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys.
Juno Cream
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
RealmRanger
I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Tabasco Dracula
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful.
Twisty Freesia
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Ladysmith
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Icy Avenger
This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
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