tinksdust 's review for:

Suddenly Silent and Still by Nin Mok

4.0

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The author has hearing loss in one ear. She writes about losing her hearing and how her life spiraled into trauma. She dealt with life-debilitating vertigo early on, and had to give up her career and take a look at her life.

I enjoyed reading about Nin's journey, especially her relating things in life to nature, animals, and gardening. She emphasizes that you never know what life will throw at you. You don't know how you'll react. You may find that you don't like parts of yourself. You may also find a way to rise above it all.

This is a real look at how a disability can be jarring, especially when it comes on unannounced. Nin's hardships are real, but so are her triumphs.