Raised in Silence

Lessons on Listening, Love, and Loud Family Dinners from a Child of Deaf Adults

By: Maria Gallucci

Narrated by: Natasha Perez

What if your first language wasn’t spoken, but signed?

In Raised in Silence, Maria Gallucci invites you into the vivid, rarely seen world of growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). With humor, heart, and unflinching honesty, she shares what it's like to bridge two cultures from the moment you can walk: the Deaf world of her parents and the hearing world outside their door.

From interpreting medical diagnoses before she could spell “mortgage,“ to building a thriving career as a top-producing real estate professional, Maria’s journey is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. Her life motto, “Just Try,“ echoes through, offering listeners the courage to step into discomfort, embrace resilience, and connect across differences.

Stories that will make you laugh, cry, and think; from childhood antics in a signing household to the heartbreak of interpreting her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis.

A living guide to Deaf culture and ASL, filled with insights, respectful communication tips, and ways to foster true inclusion.

Universal lessons in love and identity, showing how humor, empathy, and pride transcend language, culture, and who you love.

Business and leadership wisdom drawn from Maria’s success in real estate and advocacy, proving that listening deeply is the foundation of trust and growth.

Reflection prompts and motivational takeaways designed to help you put empathy into action in your own life and work.

Warm, wise, and wildly relatable, a cultural guide, a motivational handbook, and a business playbook, all rooted in one woman’s extraordinary story, one that celebrates diversity, intersectionality, and the power of authentic connection.

If you are ready to see the world through new eyes, bridge divides with courage, and discover what can happen when you just try, this audiobook is for you. Download now to begin your journey toward deeper connection, inclusive leadership, and a more compassionate world.

©2025 Maria Gallucci (P)2025 Maria Gallucci

Great authentic perspective

What an amazing authentic book. The stories and perspectives are what we need. Great listen.