A Silence Full of Sound [hiatus]

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Parts 15
Time 1h 41m

Reads 543
Votes 32
Parts 15
Time 1h 41m

Can a woman who cannot hear speak loud enough to be heard? Can she force people who deal in appearances to look past the surface to the real problems beneath?
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    In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on the president, Trauma Specialist Dr. Aria "Ria" Brewer is called in to provide counseling for one of the victims of the shooting. In the process she finds herself drawn ever more into the inner workings of the White House and, in particular, to the enigmatic personality of the Chief of Staff, Leo McGarry.
    
    Struggling with feelings she never expected to come up again, especially not for such an older man, Ria must also scramble to find her footing in a world where opinions can have far reaching effects and consequences. Slowly she comes to realize that the shooting trauma runs far deeper than many are willing to admit and that too many eyes on the opposing side and in the Democratic party are watching for any hint of weakness.
    
    "A Silence Full of Sound" is about the profound, unexpected love between a younger deaf woman and an older hearing man both of whom work in politics. It's a story about accessibility and seeing people as more than their age or their demons or even their disabilities.All Rights Reserved

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Can a woman who cannot hear speak loud enough to be heard? Can she force people who deal in appearances to look past the surface to the real problems beneath?
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    In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on the president, Trauma Specialist Dr. Aria "Ria" Brewer is called in to provide counseling for one of the victims of the shooting. In the process she finds herself drawn ever more into the inner workings of the White House and, in particular, to the enigmatic personality of the Chief of Staff, Leo McGarry.
    
    Struggling with feelings she never expected to come up again, especially not for such an older man, Ria must also scramble to find her footing in a world where opinions can have far reaching effects and consequences. Slowly she comes to realize that the shooting trauma runs far deeper than many are willing to admit and that too many eyes on the opposing side and in the Democratic party are watching for any hint of weakness.
    
    "A Silence Full of Sound" is about the profound, unexpected love between a younger deaf woman and an older hearing man both of whom work in politics. It's a story about accessibility and seeing people as more than their age or their demons or even their disabilities.

15 parts