Ben Levin - Teenage Author of YA Novel, “In The Hole,” says Autism is a Gift! episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 29, 2021 · 50 MIN

Ben Levin - Teenage Author of YA Novel, “In The Hole,” says Autism is a Gift!

from Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell

Send us Fan MailBen shares the moment that changed everything for him and his identity as someone with autism, goes deep on why it was important for him to write a book about child homelessness and Jason and Ben geek out on the Beatles. Working hard makes our dreams come true.Ben Levin is an autistic teenage with a passion for writing. His first young adult novel, “In The Hole,” has just been released. Ben is a true inspiration to all around him. He says that “Autism is not a curse – it is a gift.” In “In The Hole,” nine-year-old David Kimball finds his safe and secure world unexpectedly unraveling after discovering his father has lost the family restaurant business, and subsequently their home. Forced to live in a borrowed car until it too is lost, David, together with his parents and sister, Julia, desperately seek shelter. After finding temporary housing in a decrepit inn, together with other individuals facing homelessness, David struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy even as his family faces the challenges and trauma of being homeless. Over time, through hard work and the support of their family and community, David searches for the inner strength and outward skills needed to help his family triumph over their dire circumstances. Will David and his family make it out of the hole? https://benlevinauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/benlevinauthor/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.WebsiteFacebookInstagramIf something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you’d like to connect about it, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcast and click on the “Learn More” button at the bottom of the page.Free ResourceGet better-quality, faster results from your teams with these coaching methodologies here.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 29, 2021

Embed this episode

Send us Fan Mail Ben shares the moment that changed everything for him and his identity as someone with autism, goes deep on why it was important for him to write a book about child homelessness and Jason and Ben geek out on the Beatles. Working hard makes our dreams come true. Ben Levin is an autistic teenage with a passion for writing. His first young adult novel, “In The Hole,” has just been released. Ben is a true inspiration to all around him. He says that “Autism is not a curse – it ...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Ben Levin - Teenage Author of YA Novel, “In The Hole,” says Autism is a Gift!

0:00 50:12

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell?

This episode is 50 minutes long.

When was this Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell episode published?

This episode was published on September 29, 2021.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!