I'll Tell You Later: Deaf Survivors of Dinner Table Syndrome

by Kris Ringman, Raymond Luczak (editor), Michael Davidson

166 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2024

Reviews

[Alana Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll Tell You Later is a gut-wrenchingly honest account of the isolation, resilience, and sheer strength of Deaf individuals who have endured the painful experience of Dinner Table Syndrome—being excluded from conversations happening right in front of them. This book made me cry multiple times as it vividly captured the raw emotions, the quiet suffering, and the relentless determination of Deaf people to carve out their own space in a world that so often overlooks them.

As a CODA (child of Deaf adults), I have spent my life watching through the other side of the glass, aching over the very experiences this book brings to light. It put words to feelings I’ve carried my whole life, and in doing so, it deepened my appreciation for my parents—two truly self-made adults who have overcome so much with incredible strength.

This book is not just a must-read for the Deaf community and CODAs; it should be on everyone’s bookshelf. If more people read this, the world might finally become a more Deaf-friendly place.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bias alert: I know two of the authors in this anthology and their works were among my favorites.

There were some other absolute gems in here but some that missed the mark for me. But more good than bad! And its amazing to read stories of people who have the same experiences as me - and write things in a way I always wish I knew how to express myself.