Reading someone else’s story can be a comforting way to learn and to be inspired for your own hearing loss journey. Hearing loss can feel less lonely when we can see someone walking with us in spirit.
We’re lucky to know several terrific authors who’ve written eloquently and with open hearts about what it was like to lose their hearing, how they overcame barriers, and how they thrive in the world today.
Katherine Bouton, Shouting Won’t Help: Why I—and 50 Million Other Americans—Can’t Hear You
Bouton, a former New York times senior editor, lost her hearing suddenly when she was in her 30s. She shares her grief, her reluctance to tell others about it, and how she eventually received a CI. She also explores the issue of hearing loss more broadly.
Gael Hannan, The Way I Hear It
Hannan writes about her hearing loss from a point of view that’s both hilarious and insightful. She also offers communication tips and advice.
Dr. David Myers, A Quiet World: Living with Hearing Loss
Dr. Myers explains the psychology of hearing loss and also shares his own experiences as a hard-of-hearing person. Dr. Myers is also the founder of the Loop America movement to encourage hearing access.
Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan, Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss (coming soon)
Hannan and Eberts offer a “skills-based approach” to hearing loss that’s focused more on communication. They also talk about their own journeys.
Emily Mikoski, Max and His Hearing Aids
Hannan and Eberts offer a “skills-based approach” to hearing loss that’s focused more on communication. They also talk about their own journeys.
Stephanie Marrufo, All the Ways I Hear You
Written by the mom of a child with hearing loss and illustrated by a hard-of-hearing artist, this book features a hard-of-hearing narrator named Sy.
Have you read books about hearing loss that have brought you insight, comfort, or inspiration? Leave us comment below.