A Fictional Novel Based on Real Events
by Sandra Sloat
Growing up Deaf in a hearing world means navigating two realities - one loud and one painfully silent.
In The Bridge They Refused to Cross, a young girl's story unfolds against a backdrop of misunderstanding, resilience, and love that struggles to be heard.
Inspired by true experiences, this powerful novel reveals the unspoken battles of a Deaf child yearning for connection while her family fights to understand what silence really means. With tenderness and raw honesty, Sandra Sloat brings readers into a world where communication becomes both a barrier and a bridge.