Ugly: My Memoir
By: Robert Hoge
Narrated by: Robert Hoge
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
Robert Hoge was born with a giant tumour on his forehead, severely distorted facial features and legs that were twisted and useless. His mother refused to look at her son, let alone bring him home. But home he went, to a life that, against the odds, was filled with joy, optimism and boyhood naughtiness.
Home for the Hoges was a bayside suburb of... Read more
A Step Toward Falling
By: Cammie McGovern
Narrated by: Amanda Wallace & Ashley Clements
Length: 10 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
""A beautiful, big-hearted book with important lessons embedded in compelling stories of two irresistible girls. Expertly executed and movingly realized.” —New York Times Book ReviewCammie McGovern follows up her breakout young adult debut, Say What You Will, with this powerful and unforgettable novel about learning from your mistakes and... Read more
View audiobookRosemary
By: Kate Clifford Larson
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
Length: 7 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: No
They were the most prominent American family of the twentieth century. The daughter they secreted away made all the difference.Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful daughter Rosemary attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters. And yet, Rosemary was... Read more
View audiobookThe Nest
By: Kenneth Oppel
Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
Length: 3 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
“The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review
Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from... Read more
8 Keys to Parenting Children With ADHD
By: Cindy Goldrich
Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
Length: 6 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
Parenting children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, can be challenging and complex. But just as a child who struggles with reading can learn to decode words, children with ADHD can learn patience, communication, and solution-seeking skills to become more confident, independent, and capable. This book, rich with optimism, tips, tools,... Read more
View audiobookSmart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
By: Richard Guare PhD, Peg Dawson EdD & Colin Guare
Narrated by: Abby Craden
Length: 11 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
"I told you, I'll do it later."
"I forgot to turn in the stupid application."
"Could you drive me to school? I missed the bus again."
"I can't walk the dog--I have too much homework!"
If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now... Read more
Late-Talking Children
By: Stephen M. Camarata
Narrated by: Dana Hickox
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes
Abridged: No
When children are late in hitting developmental milestones, parents worry. And no delay causes more parental anxiety than late talking, which is associated in many parents' minds with such serious conditions as autism and severe intellectual disability. In fact, as children's speech expert Stephen Camarata points out in this enlightening book,... Read more
View audiobookJust Add Water
By: Clay Marzo & Robert Yehling
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
Length: 10 hours 27 minutes
Abridged: No
Clay Marzo has an almost preternatural gift with a surfboard. From his first moments underwater (he learned to swim at two months old) to his first ventures atop his father's surfboard as a toddler, it was obvious that Marzo's single-minded focus on all things surfing was unique. But not until late in his teens, when this surfing phenom was... Read more
View audiobookWondering Who You Are
By: Sonya Lea
Narrated by: Sonya Lea
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
In the twenty-third year of their marriage, Sonya Lea's husband, Richard, went in for surgery to treat a rare appendix cancer. When he came out, he had no recollection of their life together: how they met, their wedding day, the births of their two children. All of it was gone, along with the rockier parts of their past - her drinking, his... Read more
View audiobookNo Excuses
By: Marcus Brotherton & Derrick Coleman, Jr.
Narrated by: Sean Crisden
Length: 6 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
In this inspirational memoir, Derrick Coleman, Jr., the Seattle Seahawks fullback who won the 2014 Super Bowl with the Seahawks in his second year in the NFL, relates his inspirational story of hard work and determination in his own words. Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become the first deaf athlete to play offense in the... Read more
View audiobookWhat the Jackdaw Saw
By: Julia Donaldson
Narrated by: Justin Fletcher
Length: 5 minutes
Abridged: No
The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle!
This story about friendship and sign language was created by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson with a group of... Read more
What the **** is Normal?!
By: Francesca Martinez
Narrated by: Francesca Martinez
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
If you grow up in a world where wrinkles are practically illegal, going bald is cause for a mental breakdown, and women over size zero are encouraged to shoot themselves (immediately), what the hell do you do if you’re, gasp … DISABLED?
Whatever body you’re born into, the pressure to be normal is everywhere. But have you ever met a normal... Read more
Disconnected Kids
By: Dr. Robert Melillo
Narrated by: Tom Perkins
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
Abridged: No
Each year, an estimated 1.5 million children-one out of every six-are diagnosed with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Robert Melillo brings a fundamentally new understanding to the cause of these conditions with his revolutionary Brain Balance Program™. It has achieved real, fully documented... Read more
View audiobookGhost Boy
By: Martin Pistorius
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
Length: 7 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
When you lose your voice, who will speak for you? When it all seems hopeless, how do you get through each day? In the New York Times bestseller Ghost Boy, Martin Pistorius tells the harrowing story of his return to life through the healing power of love and faith.In January 1988, a happy, healthy twelve-year-old Martin Pistorius came home from... Read more
View audiobookAsperger Syndrome
By: Frank Ryan
Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
Length: 3 hours 41 minutes
Abridged: No
Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger disorder (AD) or simply Asperger's, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism... Read more
View audiobookFish in a Tree
By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
Length: 5 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: No
The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives listeners an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in.
“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is... Read more
Drowned
By: Nichola Reilly
Narrated by: Amanda Dolan
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
No one can escape the rising of the tides.Coe is one of the few remaining teenagers on the island of Tides. Deformed and weak, she is constantly reminded that in a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh and difficult life is the strong, capable Tiam—but love has long ago been... Read more
View audiobookI Totally Funniest
By: James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
Length: 3 hours 24 minutes
Abridged: No
In the third episode of James Patterson's bestselling series, Jamie Grimm is one step closer to becoming the best kid comic in the world, but now he's facing his biggest challenge yet. Jamie Grimm is back and better than ever. After scoring big on national TV in the semifinals contest, everyone back home is jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon,... Read more
View audiobookFully Alive
By: Timothy Shriver
Narrated by: David Drummond
Length: 10 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: No
At a time when we are all more rudderless than ever, we look for the very best teachers and mentors to guide us. In Fully Alive, an unusual and gripping memoir, Timothy Shriver shows how his teachers have been the world's most forgotten minority: people with intellectual disabilities.
Shriver's journey begins close to home, where the quiet... Read more
A Friend Like Henry
By: Nuala Gardner
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes
Abridged: No
Dale Gardner was still a baby when his parents realized that something wasn't right. Worried, his mother Nuala took him to see several doctors before finally hearing the word autism for the first time. Dale's autism was severe and violent, and family life was a daily battleground.
But the Gardners' lives were transformed when they welcomed a... Read more
Rain Reign
By: Ann M. Martin
Length: 4 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger's syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose's father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home... Read more
View audiobookLa Giacca Di Camoscio Nera
By: Julio Bonilla
Narrated by: Federico Foglia
Length: 20 minutes
Abridged: No
Lunedì mattina. Mi sveglio mia somma e visualizza il tempo in auto: 2 h 30. Giacca in camoscio nero. Una volta emerso, mi rendo conto che sono 2 amici come se fossi il loro autista. È in quel momento che ho deciso di andare a casa. Lascio Angela e la mia giacca preferita mentre lei aveva dimenticato il suo pacchetto di sigarette nella mia auto.... Read more
View audiobookSway
By: Kat Spears
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes
Abridged: No
High school senior Jesse Alderman, or Sway as he's known, could sell hell to a bishop. He also specializes in getting things people want–term papers, a date with the prom queen, fake IDs. It's all business with Jesse. He has few close friends and he never lets emotions get in the way.But when Ken, captain of the football team, leading candidate... Read more
View audiobookNot Fade Away
By: Rebecca Alexander & Sascha Alper
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
Length: 7 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
Thirty-four-year-old Rebecca Alexander is a psychotherapist, a spin instructor, a volunteer, and an athlete. She is also almost completely blind, with significantly deteriorated hearing. Not Fade Away is a deeply moving exploration of the obstacles we all face—physical, psychological, and philosophical. Rebecca’s story is an exquisite reminder... Read more
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