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Through the lens of a blind man, the memoir explores the profound experience of listening and the art of eavesdropping. Stephen Kuusisto shares vivid childhood memories, from listening to Caruso records to exploring nature in New Hampshire, emphasizing how these moments shaped his curiosity and imagination. As an adult, he travels the world, discovering the nuances of auditory experiences. This work resonates with themes of disability, poetry, music, and travel, inviting readers to engage with a rich auditory landscape.
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Eavesdropping, Stephen Kuusisto
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Eavesdropping
- Subtitle
- A Memoir of Blindness and Listening
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Kuusisto
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 202
- ISBN13
- 9780393349580
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Through the lens of a blind man, the memoir explores the profound experience of listening and the art of eavesdropping. Stephen Kuusisto shares vivid childhood memories, from listening to Caruso records to exploring nature in New Hampshire, emphasizing how these moments shaped his curiosity and imagination. As an adult, he travels the world, discovering the nuances of auditory experiences. This work resonates with themes of disability, poetry, music, and travel, inviting readers to engage with a rich auditory landscape.