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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Putting the rollerblades to use. #rollerblading #motivation 30.05.2023 0:08

Now that I’m reading, I’m learning how to work on my emotions. #booktok #motivationalspeaker #gr... 30.05.2023 0:37

Now that I’m reading, I’m learning how to work on my emotions. #booktok #motivationalspeaker #growyourself

Replying to @stitchfitz18 how I got my license when I couldn’t read. #booktok #books #motivatio... 30.05.2023 1:05

Replying to @stitchfitz18 how I got my license when I couldn’t read. #booktok #books #motivationalspeaker

As a motivational speaker. Getting the opportunity to share my story on Jennifer Hudson was such ... 29.05.2023 0:25

As a motivational speaker. Getting the opportunity to share my story on Jennifer Hudson was such a cool experience. And the cameras off the chain lol. #booktok #readingbooks

Sometimes it just be that way booktok #reading #motivationalspeaker 29.05.2023 0:11

Replying to @Kia if you have the ability to learn how to read, if you know how to read or if some... 28.05.2023 1:03

Replying to @Kia if you have the ability to learn how to read, if you know how to read or if somebody could just read to you practice getting good information I can help you. #booktok #motivationalspeaker

I’m deciding after Time to have a book club, 6 AM Pacific time 9 AM eastern time every Friday if ... 28.05.2023 0:45

I’m deciding after Time to have a book club, 6 AM Pacific time 9 AM eastern time every Friday if you would like to join, grab your Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone book and I hope to see you all there. ##booktok

Learning to read #booktok #books #motivation 28.05.2023 0:21

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can’t hear the music. ##booktok##books##motiv... 28.05.2023 1:39

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can’t hear the music. ##booktok##books##motivationalvideo##motivationalspeaker

#booktok #baking #readingbooks #learningnewthings 27.05.2023 1:24

#booktok #readingbooks #motivational #books 27.05.2023 0:07

Well this happened baking today smh #booktok #books #baking 27.05.2023 1:24

Come with me as I ask a librarian for a reference! Librarians support your library experience! #l... 26.05.2023 1:24

Come with me as I ask a librarian for a reference! Librarians support your library experience! #librarians #lacountylibrary #readabook #askalibrarian #booktok

#duet with @user4910477994147 #adultcoloringbook thank you for supporting me and my journey boo... 26.05.2023 0:19

#duet with @user4910477994147 #adultcoloringbook thank you for supporting me and my journey book by sage #booktok #thankyou #readingbooks

Leanring how to read or reading in general is a gift for you. #booktok #ocdtok #motivationalspe... 26.05.2023 0:40

Leanring how to read or reading in general is a gift for you. #booktok #ocdtok #motivationalspeaker #readingbooks

Thank you for sharing my story. I am so thankful for this opportunity. #booktok #books #motivati... 26.05.2023 2:36

Thank you for sharing my story. I am so thankful for this opportunity. #booktok #books #motivationalspeaker

Challenging myself to tey new things #booktok #beach #camping #motivationalspeaker 25.05.2023 0:54

#booktok #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ocdawareness #readingbooks 25.05.2023 0:24

Growing #motivationalspeech #booktok #learning 24.05.2023 1:33

Replying to @Oliver James thank you to whoever sent me the shirt. Please comment so if anybody wa... 24.05.2023 0:51

Replying to @Oliver James thank you to whoever sent me the shirt. Please comment so if anybody wants one, they know where to go to get it. #booktok #books #readingbooks

#duet with @Wooder Ice91 #wooderice kids look up to you like a superhero even if you don’t even k... 24.05.2023 0:50

#duet with @Wooder Ice91 #wooderice kids look up to you like a superhero even if you don’t even know it be the example. #booktok #books #teachersontiktok

Me practicing my reading. One of my favorite things to read is quotes. #books #booktok #readingmo... 24.05.2023 0:50

Me practicing my reading. One of my favorite things to read is quotes. #books #booktok #readingmorebooks #motivationalspeaker

Book of learning, how to read on over thinkers. #booktok #keepreading #readmorebooks 24.05.2023 1:05

I can’t wait to check out Miles Morales Suspended, the newest Spider-Man book by Jason Reynolds! ... 23.05.2023 0:50

I can’t wait to check out Miles Morales Suspended, the newest Spider-Man book by Jason Reynolds! #booktok #MilesMorales #SpiderMan #newbook #read

Booktok has been more than supportive on my reading journey. Thank you for everything one of you.... 23.05.2023 0:12

Booktok has been more than supportive on my reading journey. Thank you for everything one of you. #booktok #ocdtok #motivationaltok ##mentalhealthawarenessmonth