Perspectives on Disability audiobooks

Unreasonable Hope

By: Chad Veach

Narrated by: Chad Veach

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

“Where was God when ____? How could God allow ____? Why?”These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens. When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in God’s goodness? How do you cling to hope?Chad Veach directs readers away from clichéd Sunday school answers that... Read more

The Prodigy's Cousin

By: Kimberly Stephens & Joanne Ruthsatz

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Length: 7 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Research scholar Joanne Ruthsatz here teams with psychology professor Kimberly Stephens to deliver an eye-opening investigation of the link between child prodigies and autism. Finding that prodigies possess the strengths of autism, but not its deficits, the authors expand our understanding of "talent" while providing hope for breakthrough... Read more

Thanks for the Trouble

By: Tommy Wallach

Narrated by: Francisco Pryor Garat

Length: 6 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

A unique story about first—and last—loves from the celebrated and bestselling author of We All Looked Up.

Parker Santé hasn’t spoken a word in five years. While his classmates plan for bright futures, he skips school to hang out in hotels, killing time by watching the guests. But when he meets a silver-haired girl named Zelda Toth, a girl who... Read more

Just My Luck

By: Cammie McGovern

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern's powerful and heartwarming middle grade novel will appeal to readers who loved R. J. Palacio's Wonder, Holly Sloan's Counting by 7s, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt's Fish in a Tree. ""This brave story, told with wry humor, is inspirational,"" raved Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain... Read more

In a Different Key

By: John Donvan & Caren Zucker

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 23 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker
 
“Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder... Read more

Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

By: Doreen Rappaport

Narrated by: Eileen Stevens

Length: 38 minutes

Abridged: No

A heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically-acclaimed author of Abe's Honest Words and Martin's Big Words.This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young audiences to learn about one of the world’s most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen... Read more

Silence

By: Deborah Lytton

Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel & Charlie Thurston

Length: 8 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Stella was born to sing. Someday Broadway. But everything changes when a tragic accident renders her deaf; she cannot hear, much less sing. Trapped in a strange new world of total silence, she must face not only the loss of her friends, her hopes, and her voice but also the loss of her identity and her life’s purpose. Who is she if she’s not a... Read more

I Funny TV

By: James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein

Narrated by: Frankie Seratch

Length: 3 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Jamie Grimm has hit the big time in book four of the #1 bestselling I Funny series!

Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: a new show about Jamie and his oddball friends! But when Jamie... Read more

Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions

By: Pat Harvey, LCSW-C & Jeanine A. Penzo, LICSW

Narrated by: Pam Ward

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Temper tantrums in the supermarket. Tears that seem to come out of nowhere. Battles over homework that are more like wars. When your child has problems regulating his or her emotions, there's no hiding it. Children with intense emotions go from 0 to 100 in seconds and are prone to frequent emotional and behavioral outbursts that leave parents... Read more

Tough As They Come

By: Travis Mills & Marcus Brotherton

Narrated by: Travis Mills

Length: 6 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Thousands have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five have survived quadruple amputee injuries. This is one soldier's story. 
 
Thousands of soldiers die every year to defend their country. United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was sure that he would become another statistic when, during his third tour of duty in... Read more

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

Rosemary

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

The 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

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

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

Smart 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

NeuroTribes

By: Steve Silberman

Narrated by: William Hughes

Length: 18 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both... Read more

Wondering 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

No 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

What 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

Ghost Boy

By: Martin Pistorius

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

Length: 7 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Martin Pistorius's miraculous journey back from life on the brink will inspire you to celebrate life and fight for those around you.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... Read more

Asperger 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