What Readers Are Saying

Semi-Silent World was created to give language to the parts of hearing loss that are often misunderstood, overlooked, or difficult to explain. These responses reflect how the books are helping readers, families, educators, and others better understand the emotional and social side of hearing loss.

“I read your book and related to every word. I cried because I needed validation. Your words were the words I was feeling but couldn’t express. Thank you for writing a relatable book with an uncluttered tone — easy to read, and just what I needed.”

— Vicki C.

“This is an excellent book. I nodded in agreement with tears in my eyes as I recognized myself in every paragraph. I plan to share this book with friends and family. This book needs to be shared.”

— Amazon Review

“This book gave me the feels. Having hearing loss my whole life, I had never really thought about the loneliness and frustration. It hit home.”

— Amazon Review

“Finally, someone else understands this. The explanation of hearing versus understanding, and the descriptions of hearing fatigue, helped me understand what has been happening in my own life.”

— Dan T.

“As a middle school teacher, this book helped me realize that several students may be struggling with verbal communication and instructions. I began using plainly worded instructions and have been blown away by the results. This topic must be discussed in greater depth and clarity.”

— Middle School Teacher

“It felt like you were in my head and writing about my experience. I got emotional because I thought it was only me — the fatigue, the exhaustion, the crowded rooms, and the withdrawal. This book helped me realize I am not broken and gave me practical ways to manage life with hearing loss.”

— Reader Message

“An excellent book and an easy, quick read. For those of us struggling with hearing loss and deafness in a world where hearing is taken for granted, Kevin Whetzel guides and encourages us. I only wish I had this book 25 years ago.”

— Amazon Review, Canada

“I loaned Kevin’s book to Cathy, who has been hard of hearing for many years. I cannot tell you how much she enjoyed it. She absolutely raved about the book.

She said hearing loss is one of those things people do not truly understand unless it has touched their own life. She felt the book captured that reality so clearly and said she wishes everyone would read it.”

— Shared by a reader after lending the book to a friend (What No One Tells You About Hearing Loss)

Share Your Experience

Have one of the books helped you explain hearing loss, communication fatigue, or the emotional cost of being misunderstood?

I’d be grateful to hear how it connected with you.