The Silent World of Hessie

The Silent World of Hessie - a combination of fact and fiction
This book is a tribute to the author’s parents who were both born deaf, but overcame all obstacles in their path to achieve what many, in similar situations, would have given up on.
They were determined to give their children every opportunity in life, with what they had at their disposal, in spite of many setbacks, which they rose up above. They were determined to be the best that they could be, with what they had: integrity, compassion, honesty, humility, a sense of responsibility, empathy, a willingness to accept their lot and a deep sense of the presence of God in their lives. Not only did they rear their own three children, but added to their family, three more children, whose mother had passed away when the youngest was only ten days old.
This is a story that had to be told. Many of the events in the book are facts as told by the couple, during their lifetime, but the dialogue is the fruit of the author’s imagination, as are the details of world events described in the book, and may not be historically accurate, but here the author has pleaded for writer’s licence.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this most entertaining and interesting read. I love historical works and family tales and have a particular soft spot for South African history. This book ticked all the boxes for me – a delight!” - Editor’s comment

About the Author

Author Janet Mc Ghie Brown, currently 86 years old (at the time of publication), is determined to tell the world the amazing story of her parents through this book.
Janet was a pupil at Paarl Girls High School and furthered her studies at the Cape Technical College, where she earned a distinction in English. English Essays was her favourite subject at school.  She has two children, three stepchildren, seven grandchildren and many God children.
She lives in Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape.