Book description
As a child Ryan DeLena had difficulty controlling his emotional outbursts. This led to placement in therapeutic schools that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraints.Nothing helped from a team of doctors to heavy medication. Then in 2010, Ryan was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused.Two years earlier, after an impulsive decision Rob had to take Ryan skiing, he discovered a different child than the version experts were so sure about. By his second day of skiing, Ryan was executing advanced runs, and with each conquest in the winters that followed, Rob began to question the path laid for his son by the professionals paid to judge him. He later convinced Mary Beth to fight the medical and educational complexes over Ryan's care and school placement, and together they fostered the freedom Ryan needed to pursue his dream of becoming a professional ski mountaineer.Written in two voices, Without Restraint is a joint father-son memoir told with both pain and levity, struggle and strength, adventure and heart. It is the story of a misunderstood boy, a father's growth, and a shared love of the outdoors that formed their unbreakable bond.
Kawaii Red
This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Shay
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Mosquit-No
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Atomic Blastoid
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PixelPioneer
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Bowie
I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. 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.
Sylvester Eye
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Star Sword
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful β I'm hooked! π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Little Drunk Girl
Effortlessly immersing in stories β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
GoldTouch
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ThoughtTracer
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Kinged
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Jester
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ThickSKN
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
MindfulMingle
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Scratch
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Miss Mustard
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Highway
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Gentle Avenger
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. π± It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. ππ₯ A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Starshine
This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. π§ββοΈβ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories β the ultimate way to unwind! π΅π
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