Myron Uhlberg es un autor aclamado por la crítica, cuya obra a menudo profundiza en temas de familia, identidad y superación de desafíos. Es conocido por sus libros infantiles y una reciente memoria que explora su crianza como el hijo mayor oyente de padres sordos. La escritura de Uhlberg se caracteriza por su empatía y su profundo entendimiento de diversas experiencias vitales. Su voz distintiva ofrece a los lectores perspectivas únicas sobre la conexión y la pertenencia.
Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of two deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In this moving and eye-opening memoir, he recalls the daily difficulties and hidden joys of growing up as the intermediary between his parents' silent world and the world of the hearing.
Lemuel's aspirations set him apart from his fellow villagers, who are content with their simple lives focused on fishing. Instead of dreaming about the mundane, he yearns for adventure and exploration beyond the horizon, symbolizing a desire for freedom and discovery. This narrative hints at themes of ambition and the pursuit of one's dreams, suggesting a journey that transcends the ordinary life of the village.