But You Look So Normal

“Marseille is a clear, expressive writer . . . this is an elegantly written memoir that raises awareness and will empower others.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS

"...a story of profound personal triumph....uplifting and inspiring."—THE INDYPENDENT.ORG

“A clear-eyed look at the pervasive influence of hearing loss on almost every aspect of life….Claudia Marseille’s creative zest for life triumphs over what some might consider a disability, and she candidly sets her struggles alongside the story of her relationship with European parents still living under the shadow of the Holocaust. A wonderful, poignant read!”—GAEL HANNAN, advocate and author of Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss (with Shari Eberts) and The Way I Hear It: A Life with Hearing Loss

“… a beautifully written, utterly honest memoir about the experience of growing up with a silent disability. It is a testament to resilience and the power of honesty, forgiveness, and self-discovery through human relationships and art. It is a must-read for clinicians and anyone afflicted by or interested in the experience of difference.”––HARRIET WOLFE, MD, President of the International Psychoanalytical Association

“Marseille’s memoir is a beautifully told, nostalgic portrayal of a 1950’s childhood with a severe hearing loss. Born at a time when hearing aids were crude amplifiers, Claudia had to deal with loneliness at school, social gatherings and professional demands. She finally learned to tell others about her hearing loss and find meaning in a loving marriage and a successful career as a painter. Hers is an evocative story of resilience and her challenges will resonate with anyone who has experienced hearing loss.”––KATHERINE BOUTON, President, Hearing Loss Association of America, NYC Chapter, author of Shouting won’t help, and Smart Hearing