Awards
- Short-listed for International Book Award (United States).
Overview
A compassionate guide for coping with sudden hearing loss that offers support, treatment insights, and stories of hope. Shortlisted for the International Book Award by the American Book Fest Sudden hearing loss can strike anyone at any time, leaving individuals and their loved ones grappling with confusion, fear, and isolation. In this comprehensive and compassionate guide, Carly Sygrove, Andrea Simonson, and Caroline Norman share personal narratives and insights to help readers affected by this life-altering condition to cope with their new reality. Drawing from their own experiences with sudden hearing loss and the testimonies of more than 60 individuals from around the world, the authors describe the immediate emotional impact, the desperate search for answers, and the various paths to adaptation and recovery. The guide covers important concerns: • What to expect at medical appointments • Early treatment protocols • Tinnitus and hyperacusis • Balance disorders • Emotional impacts of sudden hearing loss • Hearing aids and cochlear implants With heartfelt stories and practical advice, Sudden Hearing Loss offers readers not only a wealth of information but also a sense of community and understanding. Whether you are personally affected or supporting a loved one, this book provides the guidance and hope needed to navigate the challenges of sudden hearing loss.
Full Product Details
Author: Carly Sygrove ,
Andrea Simonson ,
Caroline Norman
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9781421451282
ISBN 10: 142145128
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Carly Sygrove is a hearing loss coach, hearing health advocate, and writer with a background in education. She documents her experiences with sudden hearing loss on her blog, My Hearing Loss Story, and is the founder of the Sudden Hearing Loss Support website. Andrea Simonson is an educational audiologist in the Public School Partnerships Program of The Learning Center for the Deaf in Massachusetts. She has worked as a clinical audiologist in private practices and medical offices and as a research audiologist and adjunct professor at several universities. Caroline Norman is a counselor and psychotherapist in private practice who has experienced sudden hearing loss. She has worked within the National Health Service and as a clinical lead in an occupational health setting.
