Louder Please! The Autobiography Of A Deaf Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428656024)

Louder Please! The Autobiography Of A Deaf Man is a compelling and inspiring memoir written by Earnest Elmo Calkins. The book chronicles his life as a deaf person and the challenges he faced growing up in a world that was not always accommodating to those with disabilities. Calkins shares his experiences of being bullied, discriminated against, and underestimated because of his deafness. Despite the obstacles he faced, Calkins refused to let his disability define him. He became a successful advertising executive and a respected author, using his unique perspective to create innovative campaigns and write thought-provoking essays. Throughout the book, Calkins also shares his personal life, including his marriage and the birth of his children. He reflects on the joys and struggles of raising a family while navigating the hearing world. Louder Please! is a powerful and inspiring story of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the experiences of those with disabilities and the triumphs that can be achieved when one refuses to give up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Earnest Elmo Calkins
ISBN-10: 1428656022
ISBN-13: 9781428656024
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d