Talking Books video

39,000 people like Sue, Louie, Penny, Dennis and Emma already know how amazing the Talking Book service can be. But that's just a fraction of the people who could benefit. Please donate to our Christmas appeal today and you could give the magic of Talking Books to blind and partially sighted children.


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Meet the people in our video

Meet some of the people from our Talking Books video and find out more about how RNIB has made a difference to their lives.

Talking Books put Sue 'back in the land of living'Sue's story

'All of a sudden I had to stop doing the things I loved, things that I had done all my life. Talking Books was truly a lifeline for me'. Watch Sue's video.

Talking Books bring laughter to LouieLouie's story

'I can hear him laughing through the ceiling' says Louie's mum. Watch our video and find out why Louie loves Talking Books.

Harry Potter got Penny hooked on Talking BooksPenny's story

'Why shouldn't I get to enjoy the excitement of new books?' Penny shares the day she finally got to enjoy the latest Harry Potter with her family.

RNIB helped Dennis gain a career he lovesDennis' story

Dennis Huckle, 61, of Northamptonshire, runs an access technology company and is registered blind, but able to read using RNIB's Talking Book Service. 'Talking Books helped me gain qualifications which led me onto a career that I love.'

Talking Books helped Emma complete her degree courseEmma's story

'Being told you have a brain tumour the day after you have given birth to your first child is devastating. I spent the first precious days of my daughter's life in a coma and seven years on I still can't see her face.'

Last updated: 9 November 2012

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Some children will never see the Gruffalo. But you can bring him to life in their imagination with our wonderful Talking Book service. Please donate today and you could give the magic of Talking Books to children who need it.

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