A MAN SURVIVES A FIREWORKS EXPLOSION, BUT IT'S THE CHARM OF A DEAF INTERPRETER THAT MIGHT KILL HIM.

(St. Louis, Missouri, September 21, 2014) Previously released in paperback only, Talk to Me was recognized as the top twenty "2008 Books That Changed Lives."
Pat Simmons weaves an unique story line, highlighting the ever-popular world of interpreters. In Talk to Me, Noel Richardson is perfect, but degrees, wealth, and good genes don't define a man. The CEO of a St. Louis non-profit organization, Noel doesn't respond when women whisper compliments behind his back. It's only God's voice Noel hears. His life has been anything, but easy since surviving a fireworks explosion that kills his best friend and shatters Noel's hearing. That's in his past. He's learned to co-exist between two worlds—hearing and Deaf. For example, Noel tolerates ridicule from his friends when he's slow to interject into their lively sports debate despite mastering lip reading. Living in the Deaf community isn't any easier. There are constant reminders that Noel is a distinct outsider.
For years, his Sunday morning worship consisted of tele-evangelists. Spiritually, he was dying from the lack of fellowship. What could he do? Very few churches had what he needed. Then Noel stumbles across an invitation flashing on a portable sign: Thanksgiving service. All are welcome. Deaf ministry provided.
Once inside God's Grace Church, he's captivated by Interpreter Mackenzie Norton's graceful hands. To Noel, Mackenzie's exquisite, a steadfast believer, and head strong, all impressive traits in a woman. With Mackenzie, Noel can hear the impossible until someone misinterprets a message. Can they unscramble the mystery?