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Pat Simmons (Author)
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October 28, 2008 Urban Christian
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 his hearing. That's in his past. He's learned to co-exist between two worlds--hearing and Deaf. Living in the Deaf community isn't easy. 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. With her, Noel can hear the impossible.


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Urban Trade Paper (October 28, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601629729
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601629722
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,359,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pat Simmons is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth. She is passionate about digging up the dirt on her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. She envisions some unsuspecting reader will connect names, places and family tales, then begrudgingly, admit to sharing Pat's heritage. She has been a genealogy enthusiast since her great-grandmother died at the young age of ninety-seven years old.

She describes the gift of the Holy Ghost as an amazing, unforgettable, life-alternating experience.
Pat has a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, MA. She has worked in various media positions in radio, television, and print for more than twenty years. Currently, she oversees the media publicity for the annual RT Booklovers Conventions.
She is the award-winning author of Talk to Me, ranked Top #14 books in 2008 that Changed Lives; the Katherine D. Jones Award recipient for Grace and Humility from the Romance Slam Jam committee in 2008; and Still Guilty was voted the Best Inspirational Romance for 2010. Pat is best known for her Guilty series: Guilty of Love, Not Guilty of Love, and Still Guilty. Crowning Glory is her 2011 release.
Pat has converted her sofa-strapped, sports fanatical husband to an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, and GPS-guided chauffeur. They have a son and daughter.


 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Silence is Golden, February 22, 2009
This review is from: Talk to Me (Urban Christian) (Paperback)
In the novel Talk to Me by Pat Simmons, the author introduces readers to Noel Richardson, an independent, wealthy and spiritual businessman with strong family values. His only perceived setback, and to varying degrees, according to supporting characters Mackenzie and Valerie, is Noel's inability to hear. The author intertwines themes of faith and equal opportunity as the main character deals with challenges of acceptance, societal inclusion and developing even keel relationships. After reading Talk to Me by Pat Simmons, I became more enlightened to the challenges and everyday experiences of members of the Deaf population. Reinforced messages throughout the novel are "accept people as they are" and "never make assumptions".

Author Pat Simmons has a great platform with this novel. Readers will close the last page with a sense of understanding and perhaps a more open-minded view of the challenges faced by the Deaf population. The author does a great job of bringing the issues of an underserved population to light, while at the same time delighting readers with an intriguing romance between Noel and Mackenzie. I would definitely read another novel by Pat Simmons.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome page-turner!, October 28, 2008
This review is from: Talk to Me (Urban Christian) (Paperback)
Talk to Me is a great book! I am an avid reader and Talk to Me is one of the best I've ever read. I found myself laughing out loud - sign of a good book, grinning from ear to ear, and then saying "no she did not"! Once I started reading, I couldn't but the book down. The storyline was intriguing and the characters were well developed. I finished it in two days! You definitely will not be disappointed. Pat Simmons is definitely gifted to write a good story! Thanks Pat for sharing your talent with the world! Leslie Hudson
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing book, February 19, 2009
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By now with the other reviews you know the story line, but what I most took from this book is the fact that it shows you how God can guide you to a better place in your life, no matter your situation.

There was a part in the book where Noel told lana a scripture, he said "Our own righteousness is like filth unto God" Wow! I allways believed in my own righteousness but that verse really humbled me.

In this book I read about two people that I can relate to and that is truly refreshing, Enjoy the book...it is well worth it!!!
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Pastor Coleman, Pat Simmons, Noel Richardson, Pal Simmons, Holy Ghost, Brother Noel, Miss Norton, Thank God, Mackenzie Norton, Happy Mother's Day, Sister Norton, Goodman Theatre, Forest Park, Evangelist Langham, Little Mack, Christmas Eve, Sister Lana, Christmas Carol
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