--- product_id: 60666508 title: "Song Without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway through Life (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Hardcover – February 26, 2013" brand: "gerald shea" price: "VT1641" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60666508-song-without-words-discovering-my-deafness-halfway-through-life-merloyd store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Song Without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway through Life (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Hardcover – February 26, 2013 **Brand:** gerald shea **Price:** VT1641 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Song Without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway through Life (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Hardcover – February 26, 2013 by gerald shea - **How much does it cost?** VT1641 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60666508-song-without-words-discovering-my-deafness-halfway-through-life-merloyd) ## Best For - gerald shea enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gerald shea brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Song Without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway through Life (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Hardcover – February 26, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ARKRcJFKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible story about navigating the hearing world *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 4, 2013* I have a young niece who speaks well, although partially deaf. When I saw this book I was immediately intrigued., and ordered it, as it was not available in my local library. It more than lived up to my expectations: it was an insight into how difficult it is to be constantly translating in one's mind what others 'are/might be' saying.The passages where Mr. Shea transliterates what he might be hearing are tedious, as the reality of doing that must have been for him on a daily basis, and perhaps remains so, now, even though he has excellent hearing aids.If this subject interests you, I also recommend the documentary film Sound and Fury which studies and analyzes pros and cons of cochlear implants and gives those of us in the hearing world a peek into the world of the non-hearing.In addition, Mr. Shea has led a very interesting life, and writes very well. I was riveted to his story. It is heart-breaking to read his honest telling of feeling sure there is something wrong with him when everyone else around him seems to be all right. That is a very universal experience with which all of us, even if not handicapped, are familiar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars I have the same type of hearing loss as does ... *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 22, 2017* I have the same type of hearing loss as does Mr. Shea, only mine started from birth. I identified a lot with what he writes, the constant issues of not"getting" what is said and having to "translate" it - this is very common for me. However, I found it unbelievable that he - and no one around him - recognized his disability. In fact, it flabbergasted me. He is to be commended for bringing his story to the page and I hope that others will see either themselves or people they know in these pages. And get help! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The lyricals told him what he heard. *by J***5 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2013* I like Gerald Shea. I admire his courage and integrity. I like his ability to face facts, no matter how difficult or unpleasant. Half deafened by scarlet fever in his youth, he was never subjected to a hearing test, and so his deafness was not confronted. He went to college and law school and was hired at a big law firm where he spent his entire career. Finally, of course, the strain of keeping his deafness in the background and dealing with incredibly large sums of money proved too much for his over-taxed body and he retired.All my life I have had good hearing and so was unaware of what deafness means to the one who has it. Shea doesn't complain, he treats it rather like a nuisance that must be borne. I encourage others to read it if only to broaden their horizons. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60666508-song-without-words-discovering-my-deafness-halfway-through-life-merloyd](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60666508-song-without-words-discovering-my-deafness-halfway-through-life-merloyd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*