Radio Head Gal
a memoir of hearing loss and self-worth
$36.62
- Paperback
300 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2024
Summary
Radio Head Gal tells the compelling story of acclaimed TED speaker Rebecca Knill as she guides us through a life shaped by hearing loss. A provocative memoir, Radio Head Gal challenges the notion that life with a disability is inferior, instead advocating for it to be viewed as just another aspect of human diversity, like race or gender. Through unexpected twists encompassing faith, love, betrayal, adaptation, and discrimination, Knill navigates the quest for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798218337094 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Rebecca Knill |
| Publisher: | Jmt Press |
| Imprint: | Jmt Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 300 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 349g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“A COMPASSIONATE AND INSPIRATIONAL REMEMBRANCE … a unique blend of self-reflection and astute societal commentary that challenges readers to reexamine the ways that they interact with the world around them.” - Kirkus Reviews
“INFORMATIVE AND INSIGHTFUL LOOK INTO LIFE AS A DEAF PERSON AND DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY. A MUST-READ! … I enjoyed reading Rebecca’s personal experiences. Her writing is excellent, smart, and funny, and the informative pieces will not be overwhelming for readers new to this community. I was nodding along, saying “yes!” aloud, and highlighting a myriad of quotes (99, to be exact). Rebecca discusses audism and inspiration porn, highlights the need for more accessible options without resistance, understanding biases and assumptions and challenging them, and explores the importance of self-advocacy. Radio Head Gal is an essential read for deaf and non-deaf, disabled and non-disabled alike.” - Reedsy Discovery
“EYE-OPENING MEMOIR AND CALL-TO-ACTION ON ACCESSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES” … she also delves into an array of other life circumstances: her childhood and parental dynamics, friendship, faith, community, romance, and work, all with her hearing loss-or “deaf gain” as an alternative term-expertly woven throughout.” - Publishers Weekly
“REFRESHINGLY AUTHENTIC … Radio Head Gal is an inspiring and deeply profound memoir that encourages empathy, inclusion, and authenticity.” - Newsweek.
Rebecca Knill
Rebecca Knill was a Vice President and business systems consultant manager at a Fortune 500 company for over thirty years. In 2020, Rebecca gave a TED talk, How Technology Has Changed What It’s Like to Be Deaf, which has several million views, has been translated into multiple languages, and was selected by the TED Editors for their favorite Top 25 TED Talks of 2020. She was subsequently featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour program Sound and Silence.
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