Finding My Humanity
Ryan Ubuntu Olson
In a world increasingly shaped by fear, division, and rising authoritarianism, Finding My Humanity is a timely memoir that invites us back to what connects us most—our mutual capacity for love, empathy, and courage- indeed our shared humanity. Ryan Ubuntu Olson's journey begins in rural Colorado, where he wrestles with his identity in a community that offers little space for difference. As a queer young man navigating isolation, discrimination, and heartbreak, he is forced to reckon with what it means to live authentically in the face of rejection. But what begins as a personal struggle evolves into something far greater. On a conservative Catholic college campus, Ryan Ubuntu unexpectedly becomes a public advocate, confronting bias and building community. That role propels him into global human rights work, where he supports activists and inclusive development efforts in countries like Kenya, Jamaica, Peru, Malawi, and Cambodia. From the grassroots to the halls of the United Nations, Ryan Ubuntu becomes a bridge between lived experience and global policy, shaping strategies for inclusion and dignity worldwide. More than a memoir, Finding My Humanity is a reflection on what it means to turn pain into purpose—and how one person’s story can spark collective action. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, Ryan Ubuntu explores how our personal "why" can become a driving "how" in the fight for justice, connection, and change. Narrated by the author himself, the audiobook seeks to add deeper meaning to the memoir by adding the human depth and conviction that can only be expressed in the tone and intonation of the person most impacted by the memoir's greatest meaning. Whether you're seeking purpose, healing, or inspiration, this is a book for anyone ready to lead with heart in a world hungry for hope.
Duration - 9h 30m.
Author - Ryan Ubuntu Olson.
Narrator - Ryan Ubuntu Olson.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Ubuntu Olson ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In a world increasingly shaped by fear, division, and rising authoritarianism, Finding My Humanity is a timely memoir that invites us back to what connects us most—our mutual capacity for love, empathy, and courage- indeed our shared humanity. Ryan Ubuntu Olson's journey begins in rural Colorado, where he wrestles with his identity in a community that offers little space for difference. As a queer young man navigating isolation, discrimination, and heartbreak, he is forced to reckon with what it means to live authentically in the face of rejection. But what begins as a personal struggle evolves into something far greater. On a conservative Catholic college campus, Ryan Ubuntu unexpectedly becomes a public advocate, confronting bias and building community. That role propels him into global human rights work, where he supports activists and inclusive development efforts in countries like Kenya, Jamaica, Peru, Malawi, and Cambodia. From the grassroots to the halls of the United Nations, Ryan Ubuntu becomes a bridge between lived experience and global policy, shaping strategies for inclusion and dignity worldwide. More than a memoir, Finding My Humanity is a reflection on what it means to turn pain into purpose—and how one person’s story can spark collective action. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, Ryan Ubuntu explores how our personal "why" can become a driving "how" in the fight for justice, connection, and change. Narrated by the author himself, the audiobook seeks to add deeper meaning to the memoir by adding the human depth and conviction that can only be expressed in the tone and intonation of the person most impacted by the memoir's greatest meaning. Whether you're seeking purpose, healing, or inspiration, this is a book for anyone ready to lead with heart in a world hungry for hope. Duration - 9h 30m. Author - Ryan Ubuntu Olson. Narrator - Ryan Ubuntu Olson. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Ubuntu Olson ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Advisory
Duration:00:01:13
Dedication
Duration:00:00:55
Preface
Duration:00:06:35
Introduction
Duration:00:20:03
Act One- Difference
Duration:00:00:44
Safety at Home
Duration:00:17:05
Learning Not to Cry
Duration:00:13:51
Service to Others
Duration:00:19:25
Bullied and Broken
Duration:00:21:50
Climate of Fear
Duration:00:14:01
A New Beginning, a Second Chance
Duration:00:19:19
New School, New Reality
Duration:00:19:17
Act Two- Gates
Duration:00:00:34
A Gate Opens
Duration:00:23:23
A World Too Perfect
Duration:00:18:07
Becoming an Accidental Activist
Duration:00:25:28
Fighting Dragons
Duration:00:16:40
Deep Secrets and Homophobic Realities
Duration:00:22:45
Nationally Recognized
Duration:00:14:10
Pray the Gay Away
Duration:00:22:13
An Ode to Family
Duration:00:03:53
Circumnavigating the Globe
Duration:00:21:56
Ndibona Ubuntu Kuwe
Duration:00:21:43
Act Three- Abyss
Duration:00:00:38
Life Upended
Duration:00:14:07
Numb
Duration:00:14:14
Close
Duration:00:10:21
Village Life
Duration:00:20:07
Abandoned and Estranged
Duration:00:15:47
Overcoming Darkness
Duration:00:19:54
Act Four- Perseverance
Duration:00:00:30
Clinton School
Duration:00:14:42
LGBTI Human Rights in Kenya
Duration:00:12:13
Religiously Based Homophobia at the United Nations
Duration:00:09:16
Global Advocacy Through the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Duration:00:11:51
Act Five- Action
Duration:00:00:51
Diving Into Development
Duration:00:16:08
Finding Omar
Duration:00:27:11
Paradigms for Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity
Duration:00:14:30
What Might the Future Hold?
Duration:00:17:55
Epilogue: With Great Privilege, Comes Great Responsibility
Duration:00:04:41
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:08