THIS THING OF OURS

With meticulous diction and heartfelt passion, Ruffin Prentiss narrates a timely story that brings multiple critical social issues together in a riveting presentation. Just as he's about to get a coveted basketball scholarship for college, Ossie Brown's life is upended when he falls on the court and tears his ACL. As he tries to reinvent himself as a writer and scholar, the predominantly white affluent population of his school starts to fight against its "woke" reading list. Events escalate from there. Prentiss uses tone to build intensity as the situation heats up, and his variations in pitch and accent help listeners immerse themselves in the story. Prentiss narrates both the tender and heated moments with skill that will keep listeners engaged. C.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]