Spellbound
My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith
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Spellbound
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Narrateur(s):
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Phil Hanley
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Auteur(s):
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Phil Hanley
À propos de cet audio
“Hanley’s dyslexia makes this audio format especially significant, as it represents an accessible way for readers with learning disabilities, just like him, to comprehend and enjoy his story.”—Booklist
This program is read by the author, comedian and severe dyslexic Phil Hanley, who reveals his unlikely path to success in a story that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.
When Phil Hanley was in first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn’t read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him, and he slipped through the school’s cracks, year by year falling further and further behind his friends. Finally, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that would shape the rest of his life.
Unable to pursue college or a traditional job, Phil was thrust into a life defined by unconventional twists, including a stint as a runway model in Europe. Eventually, he found himself on a stage with a microphone, a spotlight, and five minutes of jokes. Unlike so many previous pursuits, stand-up felt right to Phil, and he soon discovered that the more he worked at it, the more he got out of it—a realization that, he compellingly argues, saved his life. Spellbound is a story of humor and also of struggle and heartbreak, of constantly living in a world that sees things differently than you do, and of triumph over adversity.
Hanley tells us that dyslexia can be a huge challenge, but it doesn’t spell certain condemnation (and neither can he). Just the opposite: dyslexia has been more than a blessing in his life—it’s been his North Star.
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.
Ce que les critiques en disent
A Lit Hub Most Anticipated Book of 2025
“Phil Hanley is the hilarious and authentic voice we all need right now.”
—Amy Schumer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
“Brilliant, funny, poignant, raw, honest, and full of heart, Phil Hanley’s Spellbound is the voice of a movement. He shares wisdom about what it's like to be dyslexic, but most importantly, he sets the record straight on what is right with the dyslexic mind and how we can all find our path and voice in the world.”
—David Flink, Founder of Eye to Eye and CNN Hero
"From the backroads of Canada to the runways of Milan, Phil has a great story. I’m sure there are unruly Canadians and sarcastic Deadheads, but he’s got to be the only one that’s both."
—Colin Quinn, comedian
"Spellbound is an achievement of authentic and talented storytelling. Hanley delivers validating, relatable and humorous anecdotes for the millions of people who have dyslexia and sends messages of resilience, acceptance and ultimately, celebration. I personally appreciate this book, not only as a therapist, but also as a parent who is always looking for positive and successful stories to share with my dyslexic son."
—Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
“Phil Hanley’s Spellbound tackles dyslexia in a style full of both humor and hope. Read this book!”
—Aziz Ansari, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Modern Romance
"Candid, heartwarming... Through witty anecdotes and vulnerable confessions, the author's stories demonstrate how dyslexia extends beyond difficulties with spelling and reading to challenges with mental health... Carried by Hanley's sincere voice, the memoir remains lighthearted despite intense frustration and heartbreak."
—Booklist
"[A] humorous and affecting debut memoir... This inspires."
—Publishers Weekly
Super powerful
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Inspiring Comedy
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heartfelt and funny
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Phil’s already a Legend!
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SPELLBOUND resonated deeply with me as someone who, like the author, found that traditional schooling wasn't a viable path, and therefore had to seek alternative routes to break out of my hometown and a future that seemed assumingly predetermined.
This is a warm, humorous, and emotional tale of adventure from someone doing everything in their power to carve out their space in the world. Along the way, they ultimately uncover what is destined to be their true passion in life. Show less
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