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My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows
My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows
My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows
Audiobook4 hours

My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows

Written by Scott Douthit

Narrated by JM Appleby

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Today, researchers estimate that between five and twenty percent of the population is affected by dyslexia. This growing awareness and understanding of different learning styles has changed the lives of tens of millions of people. When Scott Douthit was growing up in the 1960s, though, no one could explain why it was so difficult for him to succeed in the one-size-fits-all schools he attended. My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows, a deeply moving account of Scott’s struggles and triumphs, invites the reader to consider new ways of overcoming barriers to accomplishment and understanding, both for themselves and others. At once entertaining and touching, it offers an intimate glance into the life, mind, and heart of a courageous individual. Scott’s story serves as a reminder that the norms, standards, and expectations of society are a work in progress, and that it is within our power to make them more humane and compassionate.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherScott Douthit Audio
Release dateAug 22, 2020
ISBN9781662272547
My Dyslexic Life: A Journey Out of the Shadows

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  • 5/5
    Outstanding listen! must listen for anyone going through similar struggles. Narrated wonderfully