Shelter the Sea

The Roosevelt, Book 2

By: Cullinan Heidi

Narrated by: Iggy Toma

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Some heroes wear capes. Some prefer sensory sacks.

Emmet Washington has never let the world define him, even though he, his boyfriend, Jeremey, and his friends aren't considered "real" adults because of their disabilities. When the State of Iowa restructures its mental health system and puts the independent living facility where they live in jeopardy, Emmet refuses to be forced into substandard, privatized corporate care. With the help of Jeremey and their friends, he starts a local grassroots organization and fights every step of the way.

In addition to navigating his boyfriend's increased depression and anxiety, Emmet has to make his autistic tics acceptable to politicians and donors, and he wonders if they're raising awareness or putting their disabilities on display. When their campaign attracts the attention of the opposition's powerful corporate lobbyist, Emmet relies on his skill with calculations and predictions and trusts he can save the day--for himself, his friends, and everyone with disabilities.

He only hopes there isn't a variable in his formula he's failed to foresee.

©2017 Heidi Cullinan (P)2017 Heidi Cullinan

An unforgettable sequel!

This story is about love and the determination to fight for those who are most vulnerable. It is so well crafted that I teared up several times from the beautiful words. I loved this book just as much as Carry the Ocean. Thank you Heidi Cullinan and Iggy Toma for bringing this continuation of Emmet and Jeremey's story to life. As I stated in my review of Carry the Ocean, this series and its characters will always hold a special place in my heart. I highly recommend it!

I'm not crying, you're crying!

Iggy absolutely nails it again in this follow-up to Carry the Ocean. The intonations and mannerisms he captures brings these wonderful characters to life in a way that compels you to keep listening.

I just loved this, so much.

Everybody needs somebody to love.

𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘱, 𝘯𝘰 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯
𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯

As with Carry the Ocean, Shelter the Sea is filled with so much eye-opening information, so many emotions and even more tears she’d throughout. Hearing the hardships and trials suffered by these two men, then hearing how they stuck together through them all, brought tears to my heart and a smile to my face.

The accuracy of the hills involved with depression and anxiety was astounding. The research involved with the facts of money having power over people. And, the willingness of the public to stand behind what’s right leaves me hopeful for the future of America. Even with the political involvement, this was such a beautiful ending for these Roosevelt Blues Brothers.

Have I ever told anyone how much I loved Iggy Toma’s performance?! I’m sure I have but I just can’t praise his presentation enough!! He nailed every characters perfectly, displayed every emotion with perfection, and brought so much joy to the audience with his voice. I will forever be thankful for his voice reaching out to the world to spread awareness!

I'm still crying!

Iggy Toma is fantastic and he brought the story to life. The story itself was fantastic even if I found it hard to listen to in some parts. Jeremey's story was so relatable to me as I to suffer from depression that many parts made me cry. The way Emmett and Jeremey took care of each other made me so happy. I love the fact that all the conflicts came from outside of their relationship and that the two always talked even when it was hard even when it took time.

Shelter The Sea

I cannot even figure out how to find the words to properly explain how much I Absolutely, Totally, completely, fully LOVED This book and series.

Heidi Cullinan, wow, Just Wow. I Literally don't even know what to say about this Amazing book... This book is so phenomenally well written, same as the first book "Carry The Ocean" you can tell how much effort was put into these books, and into making these characters who they are, and bringing them to life, and making Us feel so deeply for them and everything they have to go through. I really didn't think that this book would make me Love Emmett and Jeremy even more than I did in book one.. But, I Do. OMG. I had so many feelings during this book, and man Did you make me cry fully on tears of Sadness and Joy while listening/reading this book. The struggles that they go through daily just stick with you and make you want to pull them out of the book to hug them and tell them, and get them to understand there are people who do care!!

Iggy Toma, Every single thing about this narration was basically Perfect. I just LOVE the effort you put into Emmett's and Jeremy's voices. You seriously need a round of applause for these books and If I could give more than 5 stars for these books they would have it. Just so beautifully well done. I am 100% sure these books will be a go-to re-listen numerous times for me.

Heck of a sequel

The other 5 star reviews for this book are more eloquent than I can make this. Go read those. Then read/listen to Shelter the Sea.

Fun, compassionate and captivating

I like all of Heidi Cullinan's books, but this one is something extra.

All the main characters have one or more disabilities. They deviate from 'the mean', but the author makes it clear that it doesn't in any way mean that they are not as good as 'normal' people. In fact they are wonderful and special. She writes with such insight that it makes me laugh, cry and desperately wish for for everything to turn out alright for the people in the book as well for similar people in the real world.

So far this is my favourite book of the year.

AWESOME

Loved this story
the narrator was excellent and really brought the story to life for me.

Shelter the Sea

The sequel to carry the ocean what a wonderful Story to get reacquainted with Emmett and Jeremey.
The care and emotion detailing the disability of all of the characters waz so moving. I felt a range of feelings listening to the incrediblely perfect narration of Iggy Toma.
I do hope there will be another addition to this series. We have to see him learn about J & E's wedding.

Amazing

The story grabs you, takes you for a ride and Iggy is the driver. I loved this book!