What if the way you understand hearing loss could shift your entire approach to communication, relationships, and self-care? Hearing loss touches millions, yet many resources fixate narrowly on devices rather than the lived experience. This collection of 10 carefully chosen books offers perspectives from parents, clinicians, advocates, and scholars who illuminate the complexities and resilience behind hearing loss.
Among them, Shari Eberts, founder of LivingWithHearingLoss.com, shares strategies for thriving beyond just hearing better. Nancy Tye-Murray, a professor at Washington University, offers clinical insights into rehabilitation that empower both professionals and families. Jamie Bogle, chair of audiology at Mayo Clinic, bridges hearing and balance issues with practical medical knowledge.
While these expert-curated books provide proven frameworks, readers seeking content tailored to their specific hearing profile, lifestyle, and goals might consider creating a personalized Hearing Loss book that builds on these insights for a uniquely relevant experience.
Shari Eberts brings a wealth of expertise as a passionate hearing health advocate and internationally recognized author and speaker. Her leadership includes founding LivingWithHearingLoss.com and executive producing the award-winning documentary We Hear You, alongside board service for the Hearing Loss Association of America. With an adult-onset genetic hearing loss herself, Shari wrote this book to share practical skills and insights that help you live more peacefully with hearing challenges, blending personal experience with well-founded hearing science and advocacy.
Shari Eberts is a passionate hearing health advocate and internationally recognized author and speaker on hearing loss issues. She founded LivingWithHearingLoss.com, a popular blog and online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus, and is an executive producer of We Hear You, an award-winning documentary about the hearing loss experience. Shari also serves on the board of directors of Hearing Loss Association of America. Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by sharing her story she will help others to live more peacefully with their own hearing issues. Her writing has been featured in the Washington Post, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, The Hearing Journal, and numerous other publications. Shari is also the editor of FindHearing for Hearing Health & Technology Matters. Prior to her advocacy work, Shari had a twenty-year career in finance. She holds a BS in Psychology summa cum laude from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.
When Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan first recognized that traditional hearing loss resources focused narrowly on hearing aids, they sought to fill a crucial gap by addressing communication skills and emotional resilience. This book teaches you how to navigate the social and psychological challenges of hearing loss, with concrete strategies for improving conversations, managing workplace interactions, and embracing new mindsets. For example, chapters explore communication behaviors that make listening situations more manageable and how to foster deeper connection despite hearing barriers. If you want to live skillfully beyond just hearing better, this book offers insights drawn from thousands of lived experiences and hearing science, making it especially relevant whether you’re newly diagnosed or have long-term hearing challenges.
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Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, is a professor at Washington University School of Medicine and a recognized authority in aural rehabilitation and auditory training. Her extensive research and clinical experience shape this book, providing you with a resource grounded in both science and practice. Drawing from her expertise, the book offers clear explanations and practical examples that make complex concepts accessible, helping you navigate the challenges of hearing loss across different age groups and family dynamics.
Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, is a Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in aural rehabilitation, active researcher in auditory training, speechreading, and communication strategies.
2018·553 pages·Hearing Loss, Hearing Problems, Audiologic Rehabilitation, Communication Strategies, Auditory Training
Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation offers a detailed exploration of audiologic rehabilitation and hearing-related speech-language pathology, written by Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, a leading expert and active researcher in auditory training and communication strategies. You’ll find this book divided into three key sections that address aural rehabilitation plans, adult hearing loss and their families, and children’s hearing challenges along with parental guidance. The chapters provide case studies, clinical practices, and the latest research on topics such as auditory training, speechreading, and conversational fluency, backed by practical examples and updated scientific insights. This book suits professionals and students in communication sciences and disorders who want a thorough understanding of both theory and applied techniques in hearing loss rehabilitation.
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This personalized book offers a comprehensive guide to managing hearing loss through a tailored approach that fits your unique hearing profile, lifestyle, and goals. It provides frameworks for assessing individual hearing challenges, strategies for effective communication, and personalized plans for using assistive technologies. The content addresses emotional resilience, social engagement, and practical daily adaptations, cutting through generic advice to focus on what matters most for you. By integrating medical, psychological, and social dimensions, this book presents a personalized framework that supports holistic hearing loss management in your specific context.
Jamie M. Bogle, Au.D., Ph.D., a certified audiologist and chair of audiology at the Mayo Clinic, brings her deep expertise in dizziness and balance research to this book. Her role as an assistant professor and involvement with the International Concussion Society underscore her commitment to advancing understanding of these conditions. This background grounds the book’s insights into hearing loss and balance problems, offering you evidence-based guidance drawn from clinical and scientific experience.
Jamie M. Bogle, Au.D., Ph.D., is a certified audiologist and the division chair of audiology at the Mayo Clinic’s Department of Otolaryngology. She is an assistant professor of audiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, where she studies dizziness and balance problems in children and adults. Dr. Bogle also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Concussion Society and as associate editor for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has been recognized by the American Academy of Audiology as a Academy Scholar and received the 2018 Outstanding Early-Career Audiologist Award from the American Academy of Audiology.
Drawing from her extensive experience as a certified audiologist and division chair at the Mayo Clinic, Jamie M. Bogle offers an accessible exploration of hearing and balance disorders in this book. You’ll uncover detailed explanations of common causes like tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, alongside practical insights into testing methods and treatment options including hearing aids and cochlear implants. The book also addresses the often-overlooked connection between hearing loss and balance issues, providing guidance on improving daily function and safety. This resource is particularly useful if you’re navigating hearing challenges or dizziness and want a clear understanding of how to manage symptoms and protect your auditory and vestibular health.
Dr. Keith N. Darrow, a top specialist in audiology, has dedicated his career to preventing decline associated with hearing loss. With a background in neuroscience and audiology, he advocates globally for early treatment of hearing loss. His expertise and passion culminate in this book, which offers you evidence-based insights to protect your hearing health and overall well-being as you age.
Dr. Keith N. Darrow, a top specialist in audiology, has dedicated his career to preventing decline associated with hearing loss. With a background in neuroscience and audiology, he advocates globally for early treatment of hearing loss.
Dr. Keith N. Darrow's previous assumptions about hearing loss being a passive condition have shifted dramatically in this work. Drawing from his neuroscience and audiology expertise, he explores how untreated hearing loss directly contributes to cognitive decline and social isolation. You’ll gain insights into the importance of early intervention, practical strategies for managing tinnitus, and how proactive hearing care can enhance overall wellness. The book is particularly valuable if you or a loved one is facing hearing challenges and seeking scientifically grounded guidance to maintain mental acuity and quality of life.
Frank R. Lin, MD, PhD, directs the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, and Nicholas S. Reed, AuD, serves as a clinical audiologist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University. Their combined expertise anchors this book, which offers clear guidance on hearing health rooted in clinical and public health knowledge. They wrote it to help people understand the complexities of hearing loss and navigate the latest treatments and technologies with confidence.
Frank R. Lin, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health. Nicholas S. Reed, AuD, is a clinical audiologist and an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University.
When Frank Lin and Nicholas Reed, experts from Johns Hopkins University, wrote this book, they aimed to demystify hearing health and provide clear, accessible guidance on managing hearing loss. You learn how hearing works, how to recognize changes over time using the Hearing Number™, and practical tips for improving hearing in everyday situations like conversations, work, and noisy environments. The book also covers new developments like over-the-counter hearing aids and surgical options, along with navigating care costs. If you or someone you know struggles with hearing challenges, this book offers straightforward advice grounded in medical expertise, making it especially useful for adults seeking to understand and address hearing loss.
This AI-created book on hearing improvement is tailored to your specific hearing needs and goals. You share your current challenges, skill level, and focus areas, and the book delivers a personalized 30-day plan to help you enhance your hearing effectively. Because hearing improvement is highly individual, this tailored approach makes sure every daily action is relevant and feasible for your lifestyle. It’s like having a customized guide that understands your unique hearing journey.
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This personalized book provides a step-by-step plan designed to accelerate hearing improvement over 30 days, focusing on actionable daily exercises and lifestyle adjustments. It offers a tailored approach that fits your unique hearing profile, addressing specific challenges and goals to optimize auditory function efficiently. The content covers practical strategies including auditory training, environmental modifications, and cognitive reinforcement techniques, cutting through generic advice to prioritize what matters most for your hearing context. By integrating targeted interventions with personalized progress tracking, it delivers a clear roadmap for rapid enhancement, bridging expert principles with your individual needs.
Valli Gideons is an author, speaker, and military spouse whose journalism career and personal experience as a mother to two teens with hearing loss uniquely position her to write with authenticity and authority. Her passion as an advocate shines through in this book, where she shares how she moved from grief to acceptance, offering parents heartfelt encouragement amid difficult times. Her engaged community of parents and leaders in the deaf and hard of hearing field underscores the practical compassion woven throughout her writing.
Valli Gideons is an author, speaker, military spouse, and mother of two thriving teens who were born with hearing loss. With a degree in journalism, her work has reached millions of people across multiple platforms. With an engaged community made up of parents and leaders in the field of the deaf and hard of hearing, she is passionate about her role as advocate and champion of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her children's book, 'Now Hear This: Harper soars with her Magic Ears,' is a story about her daughter's hearing loss journey, which they co-authored. In her newest book designed for parents, 'Through the Fog: Navigating life's challenges while raising kids with hearing loss,' she shares her personal experience of how she moved through grief and came to a place of acceptance. When she's not writing, you can find her walking her two rescue pups along the beach trail.
When Valli Gideons first realized the emotional complexity of raising children with hearing loss, she drew deeply from her personal journey and journalism background to craft this candid collection of stories. You gain intimate insight into the stages of grief, acceptance, and resilience that many families face, supported by heartfelt chapters that blend personal narrative with community wisdom. This book suits parents and caregivers seeking empathy and practical hope rather than clinical advice, offering compassionate companionship through uncertainty. Gideons doesn't sugarcoat the challenges but encourages grace and endurance, making it a grounded, relatable read for those navigating similar paths.
Beth Leipholtz is an inclusion advocate and mother raising her son bilingually in hearing and Deaf cultures. Her firsthand experience shapes this intimate narrative, born from the day her family received a hearing loss diagnosis. Leipholtz’s deep commitment to accessibility and community shines through as she shares the emotional landscape and practical insights for parents facing similar journeys.
Beth Leipholtz is an inclusion and accessibility advocate who believes in creating a more accepting world for our children. As the hearing mother of a deaf child, Beth is raising her son, Coop, bilingually in both hearing and Deaf cultures. She shares her parenting journey on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, where she has built a community of more than 1 million people around disability inclusion. She lives with her family in Minnesota. In addition to spending time with her family, Beth enjoys Minnesota summers, photography, iced Americanos, CrossFit, and a good old-fashioned book. You can follow her online at @beth_and_coop.
Beth Leipholtz draws from her personal journey as both a hearing mother and accessibility advocate to navigate the complex emotions that follow a child's hearing loss diagnosis. You’ll find her candid reflections on grief, fear, and acceptance, particularly resonant in chapters detailing her son Coop’s bilingual upbringing in both hearing and Deaf cultures. This book offers you an intimate perspective on embracing uncertainty and discovering community support along the way. If you're a parent facing similar challenges or someone seeking to understand this experience more deeply, Leipholtz’s story provides both reassurance and a roadmap for openness and inclusion.
Tracy L. Markley, an award-winning personal trainer and educator with a deep background in stroke recovery, brings a unique and compassionate perspective to hearing loss with this book. Drawing from her extensive experience and personal challenges, she offers insights into how hearing impairment affects brain function and daily life. Her work has empowered many stroke survivors and caregivers, and here she extends that support to those navigating hearing loss, blending science with heartfelt storytelling.
Tracy L. Markley is an award-winning personal trainer, educator, and author of fifteen books. She published her first book in 2017, detailing her journey as a stroke survivor. Recognized by the National Fitness Hall of Fame, she has received numerous accolades, including the 2021 IDEA World Personal Trainer of the Year. Tracy specializes in stroke recovery and has created educational courses for the fitness industry. Her work has helped many stroke survivors and caregivers worldwide.
What if everything you knew about hearing loss was wrong? Tracy L. Markley challenges conventional views by weaving her personal journey with scientific insights, revealing how hearing impairment affects brain function and social interaction. You’ll uncover why comprehension struggles in classrooms often stem from neurological factors, not just volume issues, and how this shapes self-esteem and learning. Markley’s candid stories and evidence-based tips on hearing and brain care empower not only those with hearing loss but also parents and educators seeking deeper understanding. This book offers a nuanced perspective that goes beyond hearing aids, exploring resilience and identity in the face of disability.
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Gael Hannan is a public speaker, humorist, and hearing health advocate who grew up with severe to profound hearing loss. Drawing on her personal experience and professional expertise, she offers an insightful and often humorous look at the realities of living with hearing loss. Her role as Consumer Editor for Canadian hearing journals and her engaging public talks highlight her unique qualifications, making this book a valuable resource for anyone affected by or working with hearing loss.
Gael Hannan is a public speaker, humorist, and hearing health advocate who grew up with a hearing loss that is now severe to profound. She writes a weekly blog on hearing loss for HearingHealthMatters.org and is the Consumer Editor for two Canadian professional hearing-related journals. Gael's articles have appeared in many North American publications, and she is a sought-after speaker for her funny and insightful performances on living with hearing loss. Gael lives with her husband and son and divides her time between Ontario and the west coast.
Gael Hannan brings her decades of experience as a public speaker and hearing health advocate to this engaging exploration of living with hearing loss. She combines personal anecdotes and research-backed insights to challenge common misconceptions, offering you an intimate look at the communication hurdles faced daily, from family interactions to professional settings. You'll find practical strategies woven through stories about marriage proposals without hearing aids, parenting challenges, and navigating noisy environments. This book is tailored for those with hearing loss, their loved ones, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of this condition's nuanced impact.
Robin Wallace has taught musicology at Baylor University since 2003 and has devoted his life to understanding Beethoven's music. His personal connection to deafness, through his late wife Barbara's profound hearing loss, uniquely equips him to explore Beethoven's experience with deafness. Wallace's expert perspective brings fresh insights into how Beethoven adapted to his hearing loss, enriching your understanding of the composer's late works and the broader human experience of disability.
Robin Wallace has taught musicology at Baylor University since 2003. He has loved the music of Beethoven his entire life, and has written books, articles, and blog posts about the composer. Because his late wife Barbara, who passed away in 2011, was deaf during the last part of her life, he has had a unique opportunity to study deafness up close, and he applies what he learned to the composer's life and work in his latest book, Hearing Beethoven: A Story of Musical Loss and Discovery. He has also brought his passion for teaching to bear in creating a unique introductory textbook, Take Note: An Introduction to Music through Active Listening. He lives in Woodway, TX, and enjoys cooking, photography, travel, and playing the piano.
2018·288 pages·Hearing Loss, Musicology, Disability Studies, Adaptation, Beethoven
Unlike most books on hearing loss that focus solely on medical or technical aspects, Robin Wallace's "Hearing Beethoven" offers a deeply personal and musicological exploration of deafness through the life of Beethoven. Drawing from his decades of teaching musicology and his intimate experience with his late wife's profound hearing loss, Wallace reveals how Beethoven adapted creatively rather than heroically overcoming his deafness. You’ll gain insights into how Beethoven’s changing relationship with sound influenced his compositions, particularly in later works like the late string quartets. This book suits anyone interested in the intersection of disability, creativity, and music history — especially those wanting a nuanced view beyond triumph narratives.
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Conclusion
This selection highlights how hearing loss is far more than a medical condition—it's a multifaceted journey involving communication, identity, balance, and emotional resilience. If you're a parent navigating uncertain waters, start with "Through the Fog" and "Hello, Holland" for heartfelt guidance. For practical strategies on communication and advocacy, combine "Hear & Beyond" with "The Way I Hear It." Clinicians and students will find "Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation" indispensable for grounding in evidence-based practices.
For rapid implementation of medical and lifestyle advice, "Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance" and "Preventing Decline" offer actionable insights. Once you've absorbed these expert insights, create a personalized Hearing Loss book to bridge the gap between general principles and your specific situation, ensuring your learning journey fits your unique hearing experience.
Navigating hearing loss requires both knowledge and empathy — these 10 books open doors to understanding, advocacy, and living well on your terms. Your next chapter in hearing begins here.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm overwhelmed by choice – which book should I start with?
Start with "Hear & Beyond" if you're seeking practical communication skills and emotional resilience. It's accessible for most and offers strategies you can apply immediately.
Are these books too advanced for someone new to Hearing Loss?
Not at all. Books like "Hearing Loss For Dummies" and "Hear & Beyond" are designed for beginners, while others like "Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation" suit professionals.
What's the best order to read these books?
Begin with personal and practical guides such as "Through the Fog" and "Hear & Beyond," then explore clinical texts like "Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation" for deeper understanding.
Do I really need to read all of these, or can I just pick one?
You can pick based on your needs. For example, parents might choose "Hello, Holland," while those interested in medical aspects may prefer "Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance."
Which books focus more on theory vs. practical application?
"Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation" leans toward theory and clinical methods, while "The Way I Hear It" and "Hear & Beyond" emphasize practical, everyday strategies.
Can personalized Hearing Loss books complement these expert recommendations?
Yes! These expert books offer foundational insights, and personalized books tailor advice to your unique hearing situation, enhancing relevance and effectiveness. Explore personalized Hearing Loss books for a custom approach.
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