The Little Voice A Rebellious Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Joss Sheldon Ralph Lister Tantor Audio Books
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Dear listener, my character has been shaped by two opposing forces; the pressure to conform to social norms, and the pressure to be true to myself. To be honest with you, these forces have really torn me apart. They've pulled me one way and then the other. At times, they've left me questioning my entire existence.
But please don't think that I'm angry or morose. I'm not. Because through adversity comes knowledge. I've suffered, it's true. But I've learned from my pain. I've become a better person.
Now, for the first time, I'm ready to tell my story. Perhaps it will inspire you. Perhaps it will encourage you to think in a whole new way. Perhaps it won't. There's only one way to find out...
Enjoy the book,
Yew Shodkin
- "The most thought-provoking novel of 2016" (The Huffington Post)
- "Radical... A masterclass... Top notch..." (The Canary)
- "Magnificent" (Global Education Network)
- "A pretty remarkable feat" (Buzzfeed)
The Little Voice A Rebellious Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Joss Sheldon Ralph Lister Tantor Audio Books
This book is one that I normally don't review. I read a variety of things of course, but my reviews mainly stem on science fiction and fantasy- my favorite genres. Needless to say, this was not in that genre. This was a literary piece filled with psychological and philosophical notions.The writing style is different than I'm used to reading. I believe it's second person prose. However, the author did this on purpose and it worked.
Yew is the main character of this story who when he turns six, starts listening to the “egot” inside of him. This was an interesting play on words and if you are familiar with psychological theory you will understand where the inspiration for this comes from. Throughout his life, Yew then obeys rules and the “egot” becomes smaller and smaller until he eventually forgets it. Then one day in adulthood, after a chance meeting with someone from his past, he finally “snaps.”
At times this book can seem a bit over-saturated with case studies in psychology but it does help to move the story along. It can actually help a person who may not be familiar with the concepts used throughout the book so it works if you have no background knowledge but paradoxically, you need some background knowledge to fully appreciate what you are reading. Anyway, this book combines both psychological concepts and eastern philosophy via Lao Tzu. So in a way, it's academic brain candy but written in a way almost everyone would understand. I wouldn't be surprised if this book was eventually used in a high school classroom or rather, a university classroom.
Needless to say, this was a page turner and certainly something to keep your eye on. What the author presents in his book certainly makes you think and he leaves it up to you to interpret the end of the story for yourself.
It's a good book. And definitely, one that should be read by all.
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The Little Voice A Rebellious Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Joss Sheldon Ralph Lister Tantor Audio Books Reviews
A very good novel about not following the herd and being a conformist, and listening to the still small voice within. It quotes some interesting psychology studies as well that reveal the truth about our human nature. I hope he sales a lot of copies because it's a novel but with an important message about being yourself and not conforming to everyone else's point of view and finding one's own personal strengths.
I am currently reading this book for the second time. I would call this simple book, thought provoking. It really made me think about how we as society expect everyone to conform and fit into a very exact little mold. Those that cannot or will not act in exactly the way we desire are often treated badly. As I said, I am re-reading this book.
The narrator is possibly the most spoiled rotten self absorbed crybaby I have ever had the distaste of reading for 163 long agonizing pages.
Born to middle class parents who had the audacity to provide him education including college, housing, plentiful food and shelter. Yet he only has disdain for these people. In fact all authority figures are the same in this book, not 1 is fleshed out as anything other than “an oppressor” and our poor narrator Is just the victim of “the man” spouting the envy and hate the marxists and neomarxists live and breathe. I won’t spoil the end but I have rarely felt more rage and disgust while reading a novel. Much like current society the narrator speaks endlessly of happiness, only in 2 places remarks on responsibility and in those cases it’s veiwed with either a faint positive light or and extreme negative. Life is suffering, and you can’t change that but you can lessen that suffering by making better choices and if you must bear it, then do it with élan. The end is unsatisfying and childish at best, who is paying for it btw?
Pros; at least it was short
I started this book and howled with laughter and couldn't put it down even when it became sad and sadder. I read it in one go and it is such a hauntingly beautiful indictment of the world we live in.
What a strange book this turned out to be for me. I wasn't sure what to expect when I began it. I have a tendency to randomly pick books, or select review books, without knowing anything about them, ( or, in some cases, very little). I don't read reviews before I read the books either. I fear spoilers too much. I fear others opinions coloring my reading, especially if I respect their reviews. So I avoid and then let a relationship unfold as I read.
There is so much I learned and reflected upon while reading this book! This is the reason for the slow reading. This book was like spending time with a mentor that I highly respect. One who knows the best way for someone to grow is to share experiences and invite them to reflect on them. To bring forth questions for them to ponder upon. Each of us is on a different path with individual experiences, even if it resembles another's path. This is why we can empathize with another but never fully understand their situation.
In reading this story, I found myself thinking of children in my family with autism. Conforming to the world is very difficult for them. They see things in their individual ways. I have tried finding a balance with them. The world will not conform to them yet, if allowed, they have much to teach the world. I also reflected upon my experience with domestic violence. I accepted the training of conforming to another's vision out of fear. Even when the little voice inside was screaming at me, fear quieted it until it was nothing. One of the things I also found myself thinking on while reading this book was the election that just passed the political correctness, the unwillingness to allow another opinion, the rebellion that has happened on both sides. The book allows for many opportunities to reflect upon life in all directions. This is what I love so much about it.
Can I say I was entertained while reading this book? Honestly, I have no idea yet. I will be thinking on this book for awhile. I expect to visit it more than once in the future. I expect it will probably affect me as much. I believe I will have different experiences to add to my reflections. I have already begun recommending this book in my life so it is easy to say here, I recommend this book.
I received an ecopy of this book through BookTasters for review consideration. I purchased my own copy because I enjoyed it.
This book is one that I normally don't review. I read a variety of things of course, but my reviews mainly stem on science fiction and fantasy- my favorite genres. Needless to say, this was not in that genre. This was a literary piece filled with psychological and philosophical notions.
The writing style is different than I'm used to reading. I believe it's second person prose. However, the author did this on purpose and it worked.
Yew is the main character of this story who when he turns six, starts listening to the “egot” inside of him. This was an interesting play on words and if you are familiar with psychological theory you will understand where the inspiration for this comes from. Throughout his life, Yew then obeys rules and the “egot” becomes smaller and smaller until he eventually forgets it. Then one day in adulthood, after a chance meeting with someone from his past, he finally “snaps.”
At times this book can seem a bit over-saturated with case studies in psychology but it does help to move the story along. It can actually help a person who may not be familiar with the concepts used throughout the book so it works if you have no background knowledge but paradoxically, you need some background knowledge to fully appreciate what you are reading. Anyway, this book combines both psychological concepts and eastern philosophy via Lao Tzu. So in a way, it's academic brain candy but written in a way almost everyone would understand. I wouldn't be surprised if this book was eventually used in a high school classroom or rather, a university classroom.
Needless to say, this was a page turner and certainly something to keep your eye on. What the author presents in his book certainly makes you think and he leaves it up to you to interpret the end of the story for yourself.
It's a good book. And definitely, one that should be read by all.
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