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Benjamin Rubenstein

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Benjamin Rubenstein is a speaker, acclaimed storyteller, and author of two books and essays in anthologies, literary reviews, and popular websites. His talks and writing, both fiction and nonfiction, combine humor and reallness that inspire others to adapt to their challenges.

Benjamin is the author of the memoir for adults, Twice How I Became a Cancer-Slaying Super Man Before I Turned 21, and the memoir for ages 10 and up, Secrets of the Cancer-Slaying Super Man.

Benjamin graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics and earned his Master of Fine Arts in creative writing degree from University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast program. He’s earned a certificate in advanced communication from Toastmasters International an
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Welcome to another episode of Benjamin Rubenstein’s Storytells, where I share true and personal stories. You can listen to this on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, JioSaavn, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform by way of the RSS feed. You can also listen to or read it below. I hope you enjoy!

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