No Walls of Stone: An Anthology of Literature by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Writers

by Jill Jepson (Editor)

No Walls of Stone is a unique collection of short fiction, essays, verse, and drama entirely by deaf and hard of hearing writers. This volume presents a rich variety of superb work by such well-known authors as Robert Panara, Anne McDonald, David Wright, and Jack Clemo, and exciting contributions by other previously unpublished, gifted writers.

Genres: Poetry

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Abbey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think it could’ve been good— it could’ve been a very eye-opening and interesting experience, but I didn’t understand it at all. I can’t write more because I can’t judge it fairly without knowing the meaning of half of it.

All I can say is I dnf’d

[Leigh Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deaf reader reviewing books with deaf characters. This book is listed on my ranked list of books with deaf characters.

This anthology contains a variety of deaf lit, mostly poems and one play. There are a few short stories with deaf characters:

“On the Seawall,” excerpted from The Deaf Heart

"The Finer Things" - deaf gay man meets a hearing gay man who shows him the art world

"Inner Ears" - a girl with hearing loss tries to pass as hearing: “I cheat, lie, guess, bluff, and piece clues together.”

"To Your Health" - a hearing impaired character obsessed with researching a cure

"Christmas Cheer" - dinner table syndrome at family gathering, outside looking in; narrator fights this framework, instead working with family to plan around hearing loss to ensure she can participate

I wish there had been more fiction, but a good selection and variety, so there's something for everyone.

[Michelle]

collection of works by deaf/HH authors