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Breaking Silence
The 60s. The crossroads of change and immobility. In 1964, C.A. Harris was three years old and living in a world of silence. Only nobody knew it – nobody knew her world was one of muffled and descriptionless sound.
Breaking Silence is a glimpse into Detroit life when Motown ruled the airwaves and blacks weren’t allowed to cross 8 Mile. It’s a glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up hearing impaired at the pinnacle of political and social unrest.
Breaking Silence is a glimpse into Detroit life when Motown ruled the airwaves and blacks weren’t allowed to cross 8 Mile. It’s a glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up hearing impaired at the pinnacle of political and social unrest.
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First published August 1, 2011
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C.A. Harris
3 books4 followersC.A. Harris decided in early 2011 that it was time to break her silence about growing up hearing impaired. So, she began to write. She’d never written anything before, but the words flowed as she spent countless hours surfacing memories and allowing them to subside again. Tears spilled as she recalled the countless trips to the doctor and the ridicule by her peers.
C.A.’s intent for Breaking Silence isn’t fame and fortune – it’s hope and inspiration. An adult now, she allows wisdom to guide her and she wants all children who are deaf or hearing impaired to know that they don’t have to live in silence.
C.A.’s intent for Breaking Silence isn’t fame and fortune – it’s hope and inspiration. An adult now, she allows wisdom to guide her and she wants all children who are deaf or hearing impaired to know that they don’t have to live in silence.
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April 1, 2015
I haven't read anything in so long and I'm glad I downloaded the kindle application! I'm currently on chapter 7 and I must say so far this book is refreshing for a number of reasons! I'm really enjoying this book because it takes place in Detroit and I'm familiar with some of the areas! I also love that the book gives interesting facts in between telling the story such as the riots in Detroit and facts about bob-lo island!
Me being an only girl I can relate to not being able to do what my brothers were able to do, I had to be careful not to get dirty! I also put myself in the story as if I were Camille and I must say that every feeling that she has expressed so far about wearing glasses, eczema etc I'm feeling the exact say way and I empathize with the character!
So far so good
Me being an only girl I can relate to not being able to do what my brothers were able to do, I had to be careful not to get dirty! I also put myself in the story as if I were Camille and I must say that every feeling that she has expressed so far about wearing glasses, eczema etc I'm feeling the exact say way and I empathize with the character!
So far so good
July 30, 2012
Enjoyed the book. My husband and I grew up in the Detroit metro area and vividly remember the Detroit riots of 1967 when we had curfews. One night, we were stopped and questioned because we were out past curfew. The book also brought back fond memories of Bob-Lo. Fast read, glad I saw it on Goodreads!
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