In Listenings, Weiss "listens to the world breathing" in this insightful, often humorous, personal journey. These adventures in listening to music (iconic Woodstock, live concerts, on the radio), nature, sounds in the bedroom, in the body, on the street, language in translation, overheard conversations, strangers and loved ones, living and dead, immerses readers in a smart, surprising, and timely exploration of the ways we listen to the world and ourselves.