In this autobiographical work, Philip Barrett shares his experiences growing up as a deaf person in the early 20th century. He describes his struggles to communicate with others, his ambitions to become a shoemaker, and his eventual success in that career. This is a moving and inspiring story of perseverance and triumph over adversity.

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