Oliver James

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Oliver James is a TikTok sensation and motivational speaker. In his TikTok videos, Oliver often introduces himself by saying “I’m a 34-year-old man who struggles with reading.” However, it wasn’t long ago that he would say “I can’t read.” He opens up about many deep struggles he has gone through with learning to read and his mental health. His story has been so inspiring that he ended up being featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, NPR, and other major outlets. When he’s not working on reading or speaking, Oliver is tackling another new frontier: parenting his son who wa...

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Oliver James

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Replying to @Ijustwantqueso I don’t have cash app, but I will get one and anything you help wit... 11.06.2023 1:16

Replying to @Ijustwantqueso I don’t have cash app, but I will get one and anything you help with is highly appreciate it. Thank you so much. #booktok #books #readingbooks📚

This is completely outside of my comfort zone. But I know how to read now and I can’t let nothin... 11.06.2023 1:29

This is completely outside of my comfort zone. But I know how to read now and I can’t let nothing stop me know. ##booktok##thankyouinadvance##love##teachingmyself

I’m learning to read. But while I learn to read, I’m also learning how to overcome personal probl... 11.06.2023 3:07

I’m learning to read. But while I learn to read, I’m also learning how to overcome personal problems like mental health issues. #ocdrecovery #mentalhealthisreal #books #booktok #motivationalspeaker

I know I learned how to read, but I only know what I learned so sometimes I don’t even know if I ... 11.06.2023 0:32

I know I learned how to read, but I only know what I learned so sometimes I don’t even know if I know how to read or not. ##books##booktok##readingmotivation

What it’s like living with ADHD if my ADHD was a person, and this is what he would look like. ... 10.06.2023 0:56

What it’s like living with ADHD if my ADHD was a person, and this is what he would look like. #b#booktoki#ifadhdwereapersonm#motivationalspeakeradh#adhd

Be the person you’re trying to become don’t wait. #booktok #books #readingbooks 09.06.2023 0:18

Find you for you because you deserve you no matter what. #books #findyourself #booktok #motivati... 09.06.2023 0:23

Find you for you because you deserve you no matter what. #books #findyourself #booktok #motivationalspeaker

Replying to @rebmamorzzz there is a movie to the book the witches. And the same author wrote Mati... 09.06.2023 1:01

Replying to @rebmamorzzz there is a movie to the book the witches. And the same author wrote Matilda here? #booktok #readingbooks #matilda

Find yourself you matter to you. #book #keepgoing #readbooks 09.06.2023 0:21

I had to shut up @Keith Lee if you are on your journey dont give up #booktok #keithlee #motivatio... 08.06.2023 1:40

I had to shut up @Keith Lee if you are on your journey dont give up #booktok #keithlee #motivationalspeaker

Replying to @Aimz_gamermom Answeimg a great question #booktok #books #motivation 07.06.2023 1:10

Learning in general hanges everything dont stop on yourself. thank you for the opportunity to sh... 07.06.2023 0:42

Learning in general hanges everything dont stop on yourself. thank you for the opportunity to share my story on the show@Rachael Ray #books #booktok #keepgoing

Replying to @thenerdysswer thank you for sending me the book the witches my son picked it to read... 07.06.2023 1:01

Replying to @thenerdysswer thank you for sending me the book the witches my son picked it to read and that was very special to our family. ##booktok##readmorebooks

Reading in powerful @Rachael Ray 07.06.2023 0:42

#capcut its time to start fighting the pain from within. #booktok #books #keepgoing #readmore 06.06.2023 0:30

If you would like me to come speak at one of your event, please email me at Oliverspeaks1@gmail.com 06.06.2023 1:34

This song kind of hit me. This is for men out there don’t do this to your girlfriend. Our pain is... 05.06.2023 0:46

This song kind of hit me. This is for men out there don’t do this to your girlfriend. Our pain is important, but don’t hide it. Talk to your girl loved ones about it. #booktok #healyourpain #motivationalspeaker

Replying to @jamiefoxxy Thank you for the Maya Angelou suggestions 📚💪🏾 #books #blackhistorymon... 05.06.2023 1:00

Replying to @jamiefoxxy Thank you for the Maya Angelou suggestions 📚💪🏾 #books #blackhistorymonth #reading #motivation

Here’s a small recap of Saturdays Amazing event at build on. Not sure if they have a TikTok, but ... 04.06.2023 1:05

Here’s a small recap of Saturdays Amazing event at build on. Not sure if they have a TikTok, but go check them out on Instagram. Booktok ##buildon##bemore##motivationalspeaker

Thank you for all your support #booktok! Show some love at my video on @tiktokforgood! #TikTokPar... 04.06.2023 0:51

Thank you for all your support #booktok! Show some love at my video on @tiktokforgood! #TikTokPartner #tiktokforgood

Thank you @ireadydiagnostic for having me as a guest speaker #booktok #books #reading 03.06.2023 2:31

I don’t do new music that much, but Can I see the song just really hit deep. #booktok #books #al... 02.06.2023 0:08

I don’t do new music that much, but Can I see the song just really hit deep. #booktok #books #allmylife

It’s a struggle trying to get around without a phone. Thamk you @Anne #booktok #traveling #motiv... 01.06.2023 1:36

It’s a struggle trying to get around without a phone. Thamk you @Anne #booktok #traveling #motivationalspeaker

Do it and learn from it eventually won’t get it right. #booktok #books #doityourself 01.06.2023 0:45

With my LA County Library card I can enjoy resources from the library at home- like Hoopla! @laco... 31.05.2023 0:47

With my LA County Library card I can enjoy resources from the library at home- like Hoopla! @lacountylibrary #read #books #library #workfromhome #lacountylibrary