I loved Abigail on the bachelor and paradise. Hearing her story and struggle with being deaf on reality tv was so interesting. I loved her and Noah’s love story 🩷

Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with this Audio ARC

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook! It was an absolute joy to listen to. I loved hearing Abigail speak about her experience growing up.

A big thank you to @RBmedia for an ALC of this memoir!

As a fan of Abigail from her time on the Bachelor I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read her memoir & I am so grateful I did. Abigail details her life from the beginning as an individual born deaf, noting the way in which this shaped her life experiences, perception of her disability and the way in which she was seen (or not seen) by many.

Her writing and detail is profound, descriptive and impactful - giving readers a true glimpse into her life with a disability. Addressing the complex feelings that come with being deaf and having access to sound through a cochlear implant, especially detailing the way in which the deaf community in itself if split into the “lower case d deaf” and “capital D Deaf” communities. I appreciated the way in which Abigail talked about ways that her friends and family were able to show up for her and were allies - as that is something I very much strive to be as well and I was able to learn a lot from this information.

My dear friend Beth has a sweet son Cooper, who was born deaf and now has access to sound through cochlear implants. In talking with, being around and spending time with Beth & Coop, I have learned so much for which I am so grateful! I am especially grateful that my son is friends with Cooper, and has been able to learn more about deafness, what it means, and how we all have differences that make us unique! As someone who always strives to learn, grow and understand more - I was so excited to see that Beth blurbed Abigail’s book - noting the way in which it helped her as a mother to a child with cochlear implants to better understand the world in which Cooper is navigating. I definitely agree with Beth’s additional sentiments that “All readers have something to gain by reading The Deaf Girl, whether it’s gaining insight into the life of a loved one or simply learning more about interacting with deaf individuals.”

ALSO - if you listen to the audiobook like I did, Abigail narrates the book herself! There is something so profound, special and intimate to me when the author of a memoir narrates it themselves & I found that to be especially true with Abigail’s book!

Thank you Abigail for sharing your story!

As someone who doesn't have many experiences interacting with people in the deaf community, I appreciate this open exploration of the author's experiences. I felt like I learned a lot with this. I didn't know of the author before picking up this book as I don't watch the bachelor, but I didn't feel left out of the loop at all. I highly encourage everyone to give this a try.

Watching Abigail on TV was such a special moment for me, so getting to hear her experiences that made her the girl we all fell in love with was magical. She’s an inspiration to everyone regardless of their personal connection to her story.