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Fifteen stories written by deaf/hard of hearing individuals who have had cochlear implants are told within the context of unique histories that are intimate, personal and moving. Readers will gain insight into the personal struggles, challenges, and benefits for those who made the decision to get a cochlear implant. The writers share their process over the decision to obtain an implant as well as the delights and disappointments in hearing with one. Many of the book’s contributors noted how their involvement in the deaf community and Deaf culture influenced their perceptions of cochlear implants.

Gerard Buckley is President of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and is a Rochester Institute of Technology Vice-President and Dean. He earned an Ed.D. in Special Education from the University of Kansas and has more than 30 years of experience in higher education. Dr. Buckley is deaf and a cochlear implant user.

Michael Stinson earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Michigan and is a Professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has been in various research positions at NTID for more than 35 years. Dr. Stinson is deaf and a cochlear implant user.