Able to Laugh, John Reynolds
Able to Laugh, John Reynolds
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Able to Laugh
Finding joy though the struggle is real

Author: John Reynolds, Jade Reynolds

Narrator: John Reynolds, Jade Reynolds

Unabridged: 4 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2024


Synopsis

Q: Why is your wife in a wheelchair?
A: Because she can't walk.
Q: Why were you ironing in the nude anyway?
A: No wait, I can explain...
Q: Why would this happen to you?
A: Why wouldn't it?
People ask the silliest things.
But for Jade and John Reynolds it's the silence surrounding disability that's the strangest of all.
When Jade unexpectedly suffered from a rare condition which left her paralysed and in a wheelchair at the age of twelve, she never imagined that she'd one day meet her husband John and that together they would take to social media to dispel the stigma surrounding disability, one story at a time.
From questions about suffering and sex to family and faith, Jade and John speak honestly and humorously about life as an inter-able couple. And here, they bring together the big questions (and big jokes) that have made them so popular online onto the page in a debut book that will help you reframe your hardship into reasons to hope.
It's time to discover that no matter what life throws at you, you are truly, able to laugh.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fiona on October 17, 2024

Audiobook - A real and honest life story. Jade and John are so personable, you feel like you know them. An insightful glimpse into a life with disability and the encouragement of Gods faithfulness throughout. Jade presents her faith in a real but non threatening way, showing respect for all, regardl......more

Goodreads review by Amy on October 24, 2024

I really liked this story of Jade as a wheelchair user and their life together. It's funny and interesting and thought-provoking. It's helpful to consider what is meaningful and important about disability, and I really like both John and Jade. I'm so glad they read it (the audiobook) together.l beca......more

Goodreads review by Karrie on October 10, 2024

Great couple. I love the videos and their sense of humor. I was happy to find out that they are Christians and have such a strong faith that they're not afraid to share. Thank you for sharing your story.......more

Goodreads review by Jo on October 27, 2024

Brilliant book - not preachy but explains their outlook on life and how incredibly strong they are to be overcoming such adversity with grace and humour. Thank you!......more

Goodreads review by Sybiee on February 22, 2025

Really hard to review this - as a wheelchair user myself with my able bodied partner we found some bits really relatable and funny, some bits that we disagreed on and other bits where it was a mirror to all the struggles - my favourite part was right at the end at the point where it is acknowledged......more