Make Mine Manhattan A Memoir
Make Mine Manhattan A Memoir by Richard William Cooke, published by iUniverse in November 2007, is a reflective account of the author’s journey from childhood dreams in Oregon to a successful business career in New York City. Spanning 260 pages, this memoir explores the challenges Cooke faced growing up as the son of deaf parents, which compelled him and his sister to adopt parental roles early in life. The narrative delves into the complexities of his upbringing and the impact of a hidden secret that affected his marriage and family dynamics.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of personal memoirs intertwined with themes of family and relationships. Cooke’s storytelling combines boldness, kindness, and humor, offering insights into the unique experiences of the deaf community and the struggles of living a dual life. This edition presents a heartfelt glimpse into overcoming adversity, emphasizing hope and healing through love and understanding.
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From childhood, Richard William Cooke dreamed of New York City. Despite unbelievable odds, a series of timely and wildly implausible events eventually propelled him from Oregon to Manhattan and an exciting, successful, forty-year business career.
This is the story of how that young dream came true. It is also the story of growing up as the son of deaf parents and how their special needs forced both him and his sister to take on the role of parent at an early age.
It is also the story of how one man survived behind the shadows of a dark secret that tore at him daily and ultimately created a crisis that sadly affected his marriage and family. With boldness, kindness and humor, the author deftly provides a poignant glimpse into two little-known worlds-the world of the deaf and the world of those who feel they must live one life in order to protect the other, secret one. The story will give hope to others who are, today, living with the same secret, and how through love, understanding, compassion-and the passing of time-even the deepest hurts can heal.
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