Speech Therapy No More

I listened to *Speech Therapy No More* in one sitting while folding laundry—big mistake. By the 12-minute mark, I was wiping my eyes with the hem of my shirt while pretending not to be a mess in front of my toddler. Stella June’s performance is a masterclass in restraint; she never overacts Eli’s slurred words or Kathy’s choked-back tears, instead letting the silence between them do the heavy lifting. The audiobook’s brevity works in its favor—there’s no room for melodrama, just the raw, unadorned truth of a family navigating a challenge they didn’t sign up for. My only critique? The ending feels slightly abrupt, like an emotional gut-punch cut short. But maybe that’s the point: some stories don’t need a neat bow. The production is crisp, with no distracting background noise, and June’s ability to modulate her tone—from playful to solemn—makes the 37 minutes disappear. If you’re a parent, a caregiver, or anyone who’s ever felt the weight of loving someone who struggles to speak, this audiobook will stay with you long after the final word.