Member Reviews
As a former huge fan of the bachelor and an Oregonian, I was excited to read Abigail’s memoir. I really enjoyed watching her on the show as was curious to learn more about her.
Overall, I think this memoir was a worthwhile read. I thought the parts about growing up deaf were really interesting although I would have liked a more in depth look at the deaf community and how she fit into it. It felt like she was trying every hard to not make anyone mad when discussing her implants. I also was curious about her parent’s decision to not learn or teach her ASL.
The parts about the bachelor franchise were also pretty interesting but I would also have liked to have had more details. It felt pretty skimmed over and didn’t go into much detail.
I think if you are a bachelor fan you’d probably enjoy this one!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
WOW!!! JUST WOW!! I really loved Abigail on the Bachelor franchise and when I saw that she was writing a book, I knew I just had to snag it. I was intrigued by her story and wanted to learn more.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I already loved Abigail but this made me love her more. This book was so educational while also keeping your attention.
I am not a memoir girlie but when I saw this audiobook I had to listen! I have been team Abigail ever since I saw her on Matt’s season of the bachelor. I thought she was so strong and compassionate and she easily became my favorite contestant. After listening to this audiobook I love her even more! It was amazing to listen to her story and understand the struggles she faced. Again I do not usually read memoirs but I’m so glad I did and I loved that she narrated it because it made it feel even more genuine.
I was very intrigued by this book because I was a speech path major and minored in Deaf studies and it’s always interesting to get new perspective. I’ve read a book by a Deaf child of hearing adult, and I’m glad that I picked up Heringer’s book.
I loved learning about how her mother chose to raise both her and her sister as Deaf children, and the choice to go through with a cochlear implant. As she took ASL in school, kids in class formed an anti-cochlear implant stance which feels similar to how my classes felt - which makes me feel for her. Overall, I am happy she chose to be so vulnerable and share her experience because I learned more today.
I have to say that I have never watched an episode of the Bachelor, but it will be the next thing I watch, as a reality tv show lover!
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.