I'm Not Stupid, I Have Hearing Loss: A Story of Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids Including Hearing & Brain Care Tips
by Tracy L MarkleyPublish: Nov 08, 2022Biographies & Memoirs Book Overview
In this honest, heartfelt memoir about growing up with hearing loss, author Tracy L. Markley shares her experiences with disability, disadvantage, and the drive that helped her to keep going.
As a child, Tracy struggled with both her education and her peers. Her reasons for having a tough time in school had everything to do with how the brain is affected by impaired hearing. From basic comprehension in the classroom to bullying on the playground, every day was a challenge that Tracy had to overcome.
I’m Not Stupid—I Have Hearing Loss is a deep dive into the science and social stigma of this disability. Tracy shares stories of what she endured, the causes of lower self-esteem that she harbored as a result, and ways to beat the obstacles she encountered. Now, Tracy demonstrates the benefits of working hard to improve your life by embracing who you are and what you can accomplish when you get the support you need.
In this book parents, teachers, and those without hearing loss will also gain an understanding into the hearing loss world.
Tracy is now the author of twelve books, four of which are on stroke recovery. She writes a monthly health and fitness article for the Live, Love, and Eat Magazine. She has written two CEC course for the fitness industry.
5 TIME AWARD WINNING BOOK!
Literary Titan Gold Book Award 2023
Pencraft Awards - Literary Excellence - Best Book Award Summer 2023 in Non-Fiction - Health & Medical
Readers' Favorite Book Reviews and Contest - Five Star Review
2023 Southern California Book Festival Honorable Mention
Pencraft Awards - Literary Excellence - Best Book Award Fall 2023 in Non-Fiction - Health & Medical