Resilient Silence: A Deaf-Experience Suspense Novel
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Resilient Silence: A Deaf-Experience Suspense Novel
Author: Peter M. Quint Retail Price: $23.99 Our Price: $21.59
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Resilient Silence: A Deaf-Experience Suspense Novel by Peter M. Quint, tells the story of two brothers that have been separated by grief at the loss of their father, but are brought together by similar personal experiences-both of their own desire to free themselves from what traps them. Julius, the younger brother, a curious and persistent person, and has dealt with his deafness accordingly. That is until now, Julius has become angry and frustrated by the lack of understanding by his friends and teachers as to the oppressive struggles against a lack of communication in the Deaf world. Julius decides to pursue sports, in particular running track. He feels if he can make an impression using his athletic talent, he just might gain the respect of those around him. Jeremy, the inaccessible older brother was angered at the time of his father's death and at his brother's illness. He hates any sign of weakness, including his little brother's hearing loss. Driven by a sense of purpose and direction, he joins the military as a border patrol agent. After a series of horrific events, Jeremy spirals into depression, and goes down a destructive path. When both brothers' love for running brings them together at the Bloomsday race, but will it reconnect them and help them recover from their traumas, and learn that understanding and vulnerability are key for their freedom in resilient silence? Paperback, 312 pages
