Odyssey of Hearing Loss: Tales of Triumph - Hardcover

Harvey PhD, Michael A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 158121006X ISBN 13: 9781581210064

Publisher: DawnSignPress, 1998

Synopsis

These 10 true stories document the assaults to self-esteem, isolation, and 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. Struggling with psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of hearing loss 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 to increased understanding and empathy.

About this title

About the Author

Michael A. Harvey, PhD, is a psychologist and the author of Culturally Affirmative Psychotherapy with Deaf Persons and Psychotherapy with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Review

"Inspiring as ever, Dr. Harvey is a master storyteller—weaving powerful personal and sometimes heart-wrenching stories with potent psychological insights, but without the jargon. Cleverly and beautifully told!"  —Marylyn Howe, president, Association of Late-Deafened Adults


"Dr. Harvey has examined the depths of common human experiences and applied it to those with hearing loss. However, the material is relevant to anyone whose life touches those who can't hear well. . . . Dr. Harvey demonstrates the incredible capacity of humans, including himself, for growth when challenged, but with the reality that sometimes total success is elusive."  —Susan Rezen, professor of audiology, Worcester State College; author, Coping with Hearing Loss

Edition details

• Publisher: DawnSignPress
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 158121006X
• ISBN 13: 9781581210064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 219