Laura James has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 12 ratings. The most-rated is Odd Girl Out.
Odd Girl Out
Summary
A sensory portrait of an autistic mind From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. It wasn't until she reached her forties that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism. With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic. Married with four children and a successful journalist, Laura examines the ways in which autism has shaped her career, her approach to motherhood, and her closest relationships. Laura's upbeat, witty writing offers new insight into the day-to-day struggles of living with autism, as her extreme attention to sensory detail - a common aspect of her autism - is fascinating to observe through her eyes. As Laura grapples with defining her own identity, she also looks at the unique benefits neurodiversity can bring. Lyrical and lush, Odd Girl Out shows how being different doesn't mean being less, and proves that it is never too late for any of us to find our rightful place in the world.
©2018 Laura James (P)2018 Hachette Audio
A Tribute to Hip-Hop and Shakespeare's Othello: "When the Knight Fell" - Part - 1: Clear's Rise
Summary
When the Knight Fell is a literary version of the modern musical. Follow characters Clear, Ego, Cash, and Diamond on a theatrical odyssey inspired by the fictional tragedies of the Shakespeare cast Othello, Iago, Michael Cassio and Desdemona. Perceptions of race, class, and societal norms are all challenged here. Imagine Othello reincarnated as a white minority navigating through the predominantly African American hip-hop community and culture of today. This audiobook pays homage to a classic piece of literature by sparking our imagination and expanding our perspective. Author Christopher Gary Simmons elevates his unique style of spoken-word poetics by combining the story telling of William Shakespeare with the broken English of Langston Hughes. The rhythmic production used throughout the audiobook enhances the listening experience, creating a profound tribute to lyricists everywhere and our memory of the character Othello. This innovative project will move listeners to connect with Shakespeare's dramatic tale while being transported blissfully to a new level of melodic expression.
©2020 Christopher Gary Simmons (P)2021 Christopher Gary Simmons