Mom Dad Not Hear: 30 Powerful Stories and Lessons about Leadership, Life, and Love from My Deaf Parents

*2025 Midwest Book Award Winner*

"A testament to continued growth, Carolan's book offers leadership guidance that's practical, enjoyable, and thoroughly authentic" - Kirkus Reviews

"...deserves a wide readership and equally broad discussions among and between Deaf and hearing readers from all walks of life." - D. DONOVAN, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

In this endearing, non-traditional memoir, the son of a Deaf mother and father takes you on an adventure inside a culture most of us have never experienced.

In Mom Dad Not Hear, Mickey Carolan exposes the joys and heartaches of living as a hearing person in a non-hearing home, and he shares 30 intimate stories and lessons learned from his life as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults).

Carolan pulls back the curtain, revealing a world where communication is a daily challenge. Join him on a journey through a crazy cross-cultural life, corporate leadership, and love that endures all things. With first-hand insights and raw candor, he shares an intimate look into his struggles as well as his successes.

Mom Dad Not Hear is more than a memoir; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Mickey's narrative explores a life where love transcends language barriers and silence speaks volumes.

You'll find in Mom Dad Not Hear:

· Insights into the hidden world of the Deaf community.
· Thirty passionate stories, and lessons they teach us.
· Deaf support resources offering connection and knowledge.
· Book club discussion questions to spark vibrant conversations.

In this book, Carolan shares with you a touching tribute to the power of love and the enduring bonds that connect us all. Prepare to be inspired and moved by Mickey Carolan's unforgettable journey, Mom Dad Not Hear.

Start leading, living, and loving like a CODA, and pick up your copy today!

Author and Speaker Mickey Carolan is a storyteller with a unique perspective. Growing up with two Deaf parents, he became fluent in one of the most beautiful languages in the world, American Sign Language. Fueled by a passion to honor his family's remarkable legacy, Mickey's words leap off the page, inviting readers into his world.Nestled just outside the vibrant hub of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mickey shares his life with his cherished wife, Erin, and their dynamic duo, Elloree, and Brooks. Amidst the hustle and bustle of optimizing global supply chains and being his wife's trusty cheerleader in the salon realm, Mickey finds inspiration in writing about leadership and the intricate dance of life.Beyond the keyboard, Mickey finds joy in a variety of roles - a family man devoted to his loved ones, a youth sports coach molding future champions, an avid reader delving into diverse realms of thought, and a fitness enthusiast who finds strength not only in lifting weights but in the weights of life's experiences.Mickey Carolan adds a new layer to the legacy he seeks to preserve with every word he crafts. Through his stories, we're reminded that the beauty of life lies not just in its smooth paths, but in the unexpected twists and turns that shape us.