Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds

Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds

Isaiah (14 and a bit) is living the perfect and peaceful life in Baltimore, Maryland, when, suddenly, he acquires an alien resident orchestra in his right ear! Our endearing hero has a doting mom whom he adores. He is best friends with Sammy and Rosa at a rigorous college prep school. He's a deep thinker, gets fantastic grades and loves video games. The lively story of Isaiah's battle with the unwelcome performers will keep you on the edge of your seat until the grande finale. Written in free verse, the book offers a humorous yet serious look at the tinnitus challenges faced by Isaiah. It is a creatively and boldly illustrated graphic story geared towards pre-teens, teenagers, their parents and guardians, anyone who knows someone dealing with tinnitus, or anyone who would like to learn more about the condition which affects over 50 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and about 30% of the worldwide population. The book includes resources to help people with tinnitus and advice for noise avoidance and tinnutus prevention. Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite "Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds is a story based on a real condition. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a ringing or similar tone in one or both ears. At first, Isaiah hears music in his ears, like a full orchestra. When the problem begins at school, he tries to describe what he hears to his friends, but it is hard to convey the feeling. Eventually, he can't eat, can't study, and can't rest at night. And it's as if the sounds are intensifying. As the days pass, he feels exhausted, besieged, and hopeless. His grades start to drop, and he doesn't know what to do about it because the ringing makes him feel confused. The good news is that tinnitus can be treated. Morenike Oyenusi approaches the subject from a professional perspective and the book will assist people who need to know more about tinnitus. Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds uses a comic book format but includes useful information and descriptions between the images. Morenike Oyenusi's goal is to create awareness about tinnitus and there is useful information at the end of the story. Although tinnitus is not a disease, it often affects people's lives, as in Isaiah's case. Readers will now be able to understand the ailment and are encouraged to talk about it. The book also explains that cases can be different. The book includes a glossary, a list of probable causes, possible solutions, and links to additional, more specialized information." Reviewed by Sherry in the United States "While this book is written about a teenager, it is a book that adults of all ages can learn from. I have suffered from the effects of Tinnitus for several years and have not found any relief or help from any of my medical contacts. This book explained a lot of facts about Tinnitus that I had never heard. I highly recommend this book to anyone who knows someone who is dealing with Tinnitus." Reviewed by SofiaMFuegos in the United States For anyone dealing with an illness that can't be diagnosed, the upbeat nature of the beautiful written work and outstanding illustrations found in Isaiah and the Orchestra is [ sic ] Sounds will give you hope. This is a well researched and comprehensive approach to educating and raising awareness about Tinnitus through this wonderful book." Reviewed by sadesbookzone in the United Kingdom "I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know about Tinnitus. Loved the graphics too! Considering people learn using (and are attracted to) different forms of literature, this one cuts across a wide range and its register enhances the purpose. The warm subplot at the end adds an extra layer to its enjoyment! A lovely piece of art to be enjoyed by all!" Reviewed by Onaola in Canada "First off, I really like the comic style of the book. The illustrations were fun, colourful and simply great! It was quite an engaging book, I was eager to find out what happened in the end and was glad when I did 😊" Morenike Euba Oyenusi is a Nigerian-American lawyer, author, minister of the gospel, and graduate of the University of London and Jesus College, Cambridge University. Her first book, "Chasing Butterflies in the Sunlight" which was a finalist in the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, was published in 2020 by Paradise Restored Publishing. "Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds" is her second book. She enjoys reading, listening to music, eating out, gathering with good friends, traveling, theatre and movie outings, and taking extraordinarily long walks, rain, shine, or snow.