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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 fronti...

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

1 min; June 11, 2023

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

1 min; June 11, 2023

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

3 mins; June 11, 2023

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

32 secs; June 10, 2023

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

56 secs; June 10, 2023

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

18 secs; June 09, 2023

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

23 secs; June 09, 2023

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

1 min; June 09, 2023

Find yourself you matter to you. #book #keepgoing #readbooks

21 secs; June 08, 2023

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

1 min; June 08, 2023

Replying to @Aimz_gamermom Answeimg a great question #booktok #books #motivation

1 min; June 07, 2023

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

42 secs; June 07, 2023

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

1 min; June 07, 2023

Reading in powerful @Rachael Ray

42 secs; June 06, 2023

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

30 secs; June 06, 2023

If you would like me to come speak at one of your event, please email me at [email protected]

1 min; June 05, 2023

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

46 secs; June 05, 2023

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

1 min; June 05, 2023

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

1 min; June 04, 2023

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

51 secs; June 04, 2023

Thank you @ireadydiagnostic for having me as a guest speaker #booktok #books #reading

2 mins; June 03, 2023

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

8 secs; June 02, 2023

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

1 min; June 01, 2023

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

45 secs; June 01, 2023

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

47 secs; May 31, 2023

Putting the rollerblades to use. #rollerblading #motivation

8 secs; May 30, 2023

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

37 secs; May 30, 2023

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

1 min; May 30, 2023

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

25 secs; May 29, 2023

Sometimes it just be that way booktok #reading #motivationalspeaker

11 secs; May 29, 2023

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

1 min; May 28, 2023

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

45 secs; May 28, 2023

Learning to read #booktok #books #motivation

21 secs; May 28, 2023

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

1 min; May 28, 2023

#booktok #baking #readingbooks #learningnewthings

1 min; May 27, 2023

#booktok #readingbooks #motivational #books

7 secs; May 27, 2023

Well this happened baking today smh #booktok #books #baking

1 min; May 26, 2023

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

1 min; May 26, 2023

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

19 secs; May 26, 2023

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

40 secs; May 26, 2023

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

2 mins; May 25, 2023

Challenging myself to tey new things #booktok #beach #camping #motivationalspeaker

54 secs; May 25, 2023

#booktok #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ocdawareness #readingbooks

24 secs; May 25, 2023

Growing #motivationalspeech #booktok #learning

1 min; May 24, 2023

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

51 secs; May 24, 2023

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

50 secs; May 24, 2023

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

50 secs; May 24, 2023

Book of learning, how to read on over thinkers. #booktok #keepreading #readmorebooks

1 min; May 23, 2023

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

50 secs; May 23, 2023

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

12 secs; May 23, 2023

#motivation #readingmotivation #keepreading #dreambig

19 secs; May 22, 2023

#motivationalspeaker #motivation #booktok #readingbooks📚

29 secs; May 22, 2023

This is what it looks like when I’m driving alone. I don’t usually share these things, but I’m as...

1 min; May 22, 2023

I struggle with reading menus #booktok #books #veganmenu

1 min; May 21, 2023

Today I’m checking out #walmartwellnessday. They are providing a range of free and affordable ser...

47 secs; May 21, 2023

All my life I avoided doing things that were hard because I couldn’t read. If it involves reading...

2 mins; May 20, 2023

Take some time to focus on your mental health. Her mental health awareness month. If you are out ...

1 min; May 20, 2023

Replying to @Candice🐰🐝🍄🌼 #booktok #books

59 secs; May 19, 2023

Replying to @Candice🐰🐝🍄🌼 #question #booktok #books #readingbooks

41 secs; May 19, 2023

Replying to @Candice🐰🐝🍄🌼 #books #booktok #sturdy

56 secs; May 19, 2023

Replying to @Candice🐰🐝🍄🌼 #booktok #books

24 secs; May 19, 2023

Replying to @Candice🐰🐝🍄🌼 #booktok

1 min; May 19, 2023

Be lower yourself for anyone #motivation #motivationalspeaker #motivationalvideo

28 secs; May 19, 2023

Being a speaker this book was a great read for me. This year so far i read over 20 books. #bookt...

1 min; May 19, 2023

Check this out booktok look what we did #booktok #books #bookscomingsoon

44 secs; May 18, 2023

I see a lot of people are going through the same things you are not alone. #memtalheathawearness...

1 min; May 18, 2023

Thank you so much for reaching out to me. Good luck on the outsiders. It’s a really deep but nece...

1 min; May 17, 2023

Thank you @TikTok for Good for sharing my story #booktok #motivationalspeaker

59 secs; May 17, 2023

Thank you @TikTok for Good for sharing my story #booktok #motivationalspeaker

59 secs; May 17, 2023

#duet with @MOTIVATIONGROWTH about 130 million people in the US struggle with reading #reading #...

55 secs; May 17, 2023

Mental health awareness month #mentalhealthawareness #ocdawareness #ocdrecovery #ocdtok

56 secs; May 16, 2023

Baking bread when you struggle with reading. #bakingbread #booktok #motivationalspeaker

2 mins; May 16, 2023

This is an important message for educators. Stay motivated You are an important part of these you...

1 min; May 16, 2023

#duet with @TikTok for Good #nevertoolate please go support me at @tiktokforgood thank you so muc...

59 secs; May 15, 2023

I am learning how to read, but it’s really important because I am learning how to read so I can b...

1 min; May 15, 2023

Keep going in life #booktok #readingbooks #healing #books

14 secs; May 15, 2023

Happy mother’s day love @Anne

14 secs; May 15, 2023

#stitch with @Larry Lexicon #booktok #schools #teaching #motivation

1 min; May 14, 2023

Replying to @Mackinzee Escamilla these books are amazing I would definitely recommend both of the...

55 secs; May 14, 2023

Get connected with free WiFi from @LA County Library #freewifi #getconnected #libraries #read #la...

29 secs; May 14, 2023

#CapCut did you know that I went to community college and studied to be a cartoon voiceover. #bo...

10 secs; May 14, 2023

Replying to @LT_theAverage #booktok #readingbooks

2 mins; May 13, 2023

“Needles and Pins” by Shel Silverstein. World premiere! 😆📚 #shelsilversteinpoems #booktok #funw...

38 secs; May 13, 2023

It’s mental health awareness month show yourself ocd will not stop me dont let you stop you. #bo...

49 secs; May 13, 2023

Replying to @ghosteater5 my math is like my reading #booktok #motivationalspeaker

36 secs; May 12, 2023

In order for me to start learning how to read, I had to step outside my comfort zone. And try som...

14 secs; May 11, 2023

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