The Crowing Rooster
Nomaza Mei is an ambitious, brave, strong South African woman who survived a childhood illness thanks to a dedicated team of outreach nurses in the 70s. However , her illness left her with severe hearing loss and The Crowing Rooster is the true story of her journey from early childhood just before she fell sick on a remote family farm through the challenges and achievements she has encountered living with a hearing defect.
Despite being humiliated and discriminated against,she has studied to become a healthcare professional who has saved countless lives,especially children. Her inspirational story is a must have for any bookshelf as an educational guide into the world of those with hearing loss.
Globally it is a common issue and people’s lives are surrounded by others who are hearing challenged;be they with their families,schools or workplaces. The Crowing Rooster touches on some causes of hearing loss, possible preventions and better communication skills for both the person with the hearing challenge and those interacting with him or her.
Nomaza has narrated these in a way that makes it easy for everyone to understand, correlating them with her personal experiences and encounters.
