Author and Speaker Mickey Carolan is a storyteller with a unique perspective. Growing up with two Deaf parents, he became fluent in one of the most beautiful languages in the world, American Sign Language. Fueled by a passion to honor his family's remarkable legacy, Mickey's words leap off the page, inviting readers into his world.Nestled just outside the vibrant hub of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mickey shares his life with his cherished wife, Erin, and their dynamic duo, Elloree, and Brooks. Amidst the hustle and bustle of optimizing global supply chains and being his wife's trusty cheerleader in the salon realm, Mickey finds inspiration in writing about leadership and the intricate dance of life.Beyond the keyboard, Mickey finds joy in a variety of roles - a family man devoted to his loved ones, a youth sports coach molding future champions, an avid reader delving into diverse realms of thought, and a fitness enthusiast who finds strength not only in lifting weights but in the weights of life's experiences.Mickey Carolan adds a new layer to the legacy he seeks to preserve with every word he crafts. Through his stories, we're reminded that the beauty of life lies not just in its smooth paths, but in the unexpected twists and turns that shape us.
"""...uplifting, emphasizing the good that arises from improved communication and maximizing one's personal potential. A testament to continued growth, Carolan's book offers leadership guidance that's practical, enjoyable, and thoroughly authentic. Carolan reminds readers that we all have the power to be someone's superhero."" - Kirkus Reviews ""In Mom Dad Not Hear, the Carolan family legacy rings through this entire book. This book is one example of Mickey creating living LEGACY. This book will fuel YOU with positivity and perspective that will help you lead, live, and love with purpose."" - Ben Newman, 2x Wall Street Journal Bestseller of UNCOMMON Leadership & The STANDARD ""...Mom Dad Not Hear deserves a wide readership and equally broad discussions among and between Deaf and hearing readers from all walks of life...should be on the shelves of any library with any iota of interest in Deaf community experiences and memoirs about family relationships."" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review ""As a fellow CODA, I've never related to a book so much in my life - a mix of hilarity, heartfelt moments, and wonderful life lessons. This is a book that will stay with you long after you've closed the final chapter."" - Brad Klein, The CODA Comedian ""Anyone who grows up in a challenging situation will often see their condition as a burden. It isn't until later in life that you realize you were given a gift. In this book, Mickey provides a lot of great stories and wisdom from his experience as a CODA (which is my childhood experience as well). Best of all, he tells the overarching story that challenges in your life can either crush you or strengthen you ... and that it's up to you how you want to interpret those circumstances."" - Bill McKendry, author of DO MORE GOOD: Moving nonprofits from good to growth and one of the key people who helped launch the He Gets Us movement, the largest Jesus campaign in history. ""Mom Dad Not Hear captivates readers across diverse cultures through relatable family narratives. Its profound leadership insights elevate it beyond any other book addressing the experiences of having Deaf parents that I've encountered."" - Keith Wann, CODA, Entertainer, and Interpreter"