Claudia Marseille
But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World
But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World
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"But You Look So Normal" is a memoir that explores the life of Claudia Marseille, who was born with a severe hearing loss and struggled to fit in with both the hearing world and the Deaf culture. Despite her challenges, she emerged from loneliness and social isolation, explored her Jewish identity, found a career compatible with her hearing loss, and opened herself to a life of creativity and love.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2024
Publisher: She Writes Press
"A captivating, exquisitely crafted memoir that delves into the unwavering determination of a woman to create a fulfilling life for herself."
- Library Journal, in a starred review
At the tender age of four, Claudia Marseille had scarcely uttered a single word. However, when her parents finally had her hearing tested and discovered that she suffered from severe hearing loss, they made the decision to mainstream her, believing that this would provide her with the most "normal" childhood possible. Despite the assistance of a primitive hearing aid, Claudia tirelessly dedicated herself to learning to hear, lipread, and speak, all while striving to conceal her disability to blend in with her peers. As a result, she often found herself misunderstood, lonely, and isolated, unable to fully integrate into either the hearing or Deaf communities.
This memoir delves into the intricate relationships Claudia cultivated with her German refugee parents, characterized by her father's eccentricities, including his obsession with various harebrained projects and moneymaking schemes, and her mother's resilience, having survived the Holocaust in Munich. Claudia openly shares her journey of emerging from the depths of loneliness and social isolation, exploring her Jewish identity, navigating the challenges of finding a career that aligns with her hearing loss, and ultimately embracing a life filled with creativity and love.
Yet, You Look So Normal is an inspiring tale that goes beyond the confines of an invisible disability. It is a profound journey through family, loss, shame, identity, love, and healing as Claudia triumphantly discovers her rightful place in the world. Through her unwavering determination and resilience, Claudia serves as a beacon of hope for others who face similar challenges, reminding them that their unique perspectives and experiences can shape their destinies in extraordinary ways.
Weight: 366g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647426262
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