From the publisher:
Marcus is so good at football that there's a very real chance he'll be signed by Manchester United. But when he discovers he may be losing his hearing, his whole world falls to pieces and he finds himself having to put them back together on his own. But is this feeling of isolation real or just a consequence of his own behavior? While dealing with parents, friends and first girlfriends, Marcus gradually understands that accepting the help of others is ultimately an acceptance of self.
A novel about friendship and family, The Silent Striker explores the issue of disability, identity and deafness, and the different ways in which we can choose to handle it.
The author:
Pete Kalu is a novelist, playwright and poet. His work has been widely published and performed within the UK.
Prizes include BBC Playwrights Award, the Liverpool Kodak Film Pitch Award, The Voice/Jamaica Information Service Marcus Garvey Scholarship Award and BBC/Contact Theatre Dangerous Comedy Award.
Other titles in the STRIKER series by Pete Kalu, Being Me and Zombie XI. Pete lives in Manchester, UK.
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