Odyssey of Hearing Loss: Tales of Triumph

by Michael A. Harvey

These 10 true stories document the assaults to self-esteem, the isolation, and the spiritual crises that are faced by individuals with hearing loss, giving an intimate account of how each person triumphed and how therapeutic dialogue offers growth and inspiration. The struggles with the psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of hearing loss in these stories reveals lessons valuable to anyone looking for self-understanding. Readers with acquired hearing loss will find validation of their experiences, and friends and family of people with hearing loss will find avenues for increased understanding and empathy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This wasn't quite what I expected. I had hoped for some answers to questions I have about helping my mother but there really weren't any. Mildly interesting case histories.

[Julia Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was very interesting. It allowed you to see how hearing people view hearing loss with how people who have hearing loss view it. As someone who wants to work in the healthcare field and is also majoring in Deaf Studies, I found this book highly informative and very easy to read.

[Michelle]

ten stories of people dealing with a hearing loss--written by a psychologist