Documentary Silence Night
Would you rather be deaf or blind? Joyce de Ruiter (36) from the Netherlands can’t choose, she eventually will be deaf and blind because of Usher syndrome. Her path to […]
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Perseverance
Michael John shares his experiences and sorrow with a lot of humour in his charming writing style – open and honest – which makes him vulnerable for the world. Michael […]
A silent death
‘A silent death’ is situated in the south of Spain and it is the newest thriller of the globally best-selling author of The Lewis Trilogy, Cast Iron and I’ll Keep […]
Usher syndrome & Pumpkin Day
Agie used to be a man. Now she has opened her heart for someone who wants to accept her as she is. However, her fate has other plans and Agie […]
Shine Brighter
‘Shine brighter’ is a book about handicap and diversity and it was written with the purpose to bring Usher Syndrome to the attention of people and to collect money for […]
Walk in my shoes
‘Walk in my shoes’ is a unique collection of 28 stories of people who lose not one but two senses, being hearing and eyesight. Instead of giving up, these people […]
Not fade away
The 34 years old Rebecca Alexander is psychotherapist, spinning instructor and volunteer. She is almost blind and seriously hard of hearing because of Usher Syndrome. ‘Not fade away’ is a […]
The enemy comes from aside
THE ENEMY COMES FROM ASIDE ‘De vijand komt van opzij’ is the second novel by Jan de Kort (1951). This novel tells the story of André. André is hard of […]
The secret of the guide dog
THE SECRET OF THE GUIDE DOG Sofie loves Bo. Her father’s guide dog is the sweetest dog of the whole world. But then daddy starts going to work by cab […]
Beyond the Muted Darkness
BEYOND THE MUTED DARKNESS The photo book ‘Beyond the muted darkness’ was launched in Pakhuis de Zwijger on 31 August 2017. This book contains photographs of forty people suffering from Usher Syndrome […]