Myron Uhlberg je uznávaný a ocenený autor viacerých kníh pre deti. Nedávno vydal memoár o svojom živote v Brooklyne v New Yorku, kde vyrastal ako najstarší počujúci syn nepočujúcich rodičov. Jeho tvorba sa často zameriava na témy rodiny, identity a prekonávania výziev. Uhlbergov štýl je charakteristický svojou empatiou a hlbokým porozumením rôznym životným skúsenostiam.
Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of two deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In this moving and eye-opening memoir, he recalls the daily difficulties and hidden joys of growing up as the intermediary between his parents' silent world and the world of the hearing.
Lemuel's aspirations set him apart from his fellow villagers, who are content with their simple lives focused on fishing. Instead of dreaming about the mundane, he yearns for adventure and exploration beyond the horizon, symbolizing a desire for freedom and discovery. This narrative hints at themes of ambition and the pursuit of one's dreams, suggesting a journey that transcends the ordinary life of the village.