A TikTok star who was functionally illiterate finds a community on BookTok

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Oliver James lives in California with his partner and their two kids. Courtesy of Oliver James

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Oliver James exudes an abundance of positivity and hasn’t let his inability to read stop him from pursuing his interests and needs. He’s managing his mental health through reading books instead of therapy.

In the United States, more than 8 million adults are considered functionally illiterate in English.

James, 34, aspires to be a motivational speaker. And, in a way, he’s achieving this

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