Music for Deaf Ears
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Music for Deaf Ears

Matt Hay’s hearing was never good. Born with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to arise on nerves, especially those located in the spine. Matts tumors affect his balance and hearing until one malicious one causes his deafness.  Born and raised in Indiana, Matt relates his story and how the…

The Lip Reader, Young Adult books -Michael Thal -michaelthal.com
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The Lip Reader is Recognized for Excellence

(Tabby Refael is a weekly editorial columnist for The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, as well as a contributor to Newsweek, Los Angeles Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books and other publications.) Author Michael Thal has been nominated as BEST AUTHOR for the 2025 International Impact Author of the Year. Prior to the…

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life
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A Memoir About Deafness

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life is a New York Times best seller by Nyle DiMarco, a model, actor, and Deaf activist. His 331-page memoir is an eye-opener for people unfamiliar with the Deaf experience and Deaf culture. Unlike most deaf children born to hearing parents, the author and his…