Unheard Voices

Finding language and belonging in the Deaf and hearing worlds

Dawn Mauldon

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Fremantle Press
01 August 2023

Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication; Local history; Family history, tracing ancestors

A daughter's telling of finding language and belonging in the Deaf and hearing worlds.

In this poignant and powerful memoir, the author tells the story of both her mother's childhood - growing up deaf in the 1920s in rural Victoria - and her own childhood with Deaf parents. Through intimate and evocative prose, Dawn explores the challenges and joys of living in a world of difference, navigating the difficulties that come with being a child of Deaf parents as well as the strength and resilience that comes with love and belonging. She shares her unique and deeply personal perspective on what it means to be a part of the diverse and vibrant Deaf culture. Beautifully written and deeply moving, Unheard Voices is an exploration of what it means to be a part of a diverse and vibrant culture.

By: Dawn Mauldon
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781760992347
ISBN 10: 1760992348
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 18 to 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dawn is the first-born child of Deaf adults (a CODA). Growing up in post-war suburban Melbourne her family looked like almost everyone else, until they started talking with their hands. Her first language was tactile, visual, physical and theatrical, teaching her to be aware of details, accept differences and informing her understanding of how stories are told. Later, she became a teacher of English, Literature and Drama and moved to Perth, where she taught for many years in the West Australian school and prison systems. Dawn now lives in North Fremantle and spends her time writing about language and culture and discovering the silenced voices behind untold stories.

Reviews for Unheard Voices: Finding language and belonging in the Deaf and hearing worlds

"""A beautiful heartwarming story of growing up deaf, in a hearing world, as recounted by a loving daughter. So poignant of deaf experiences during that era."" -- Fiona Perry, Auslan Interpreter/Coda"