Deborah (Mason) Cowley, a versatile writer and broadcaster, had a fulfilling career that spanned various parts of the globe. Originally from Toronto, she completed her studies at the University of Western Ontario and started working for the Unitarian Service Committee in Ottawa. Later, she worked with the UNHCR in Beirut and CIDA in Ottawa. While accompanying her husband, a diplomat, on his postings, Deborah pursued her passion for journalism and worked as a reporter for CBC radio in Washington, D.C. She also worked on several TV documentaries for CBC's Man Alive while in Cairo, where she wrote the first official guide book to the city since Baedeker's guide in the 1940s.

During her time in London and Brussels, Deborah contributed to the British and International editions of Reader's Digest by writing engaging articles. Her work required extensive research, which led her to report on AMREF's Flying Doctors in Kenya, accompany ORBIS' team of eye doctors working out of a DC10 in Bangalore, interview Dr. Lucille Teasdale in Northern Uganda, meet chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall in Tanzania, and interview Queen Sylvia of Sweden in Stockholm.

Overcoming Adversity

The chapter highlights the story of Evelyn Glennie, who, despite being profoundly deaf, did not give up on her dream of becoming a musician. She faced many obstacles and challenges, but with sheer determination and hard work, she managed to become one of the most sought-after multi-percussionists in the world.

Sense Perception

Evelyn Glennie developed a unique way...

1. "Don't listen through your ears, try to sense it some other way."
   This line highlights the moment when Evelyn Glennie discovered she could feel the vibrations of music through her body. It is important because it shows how she overcame her hearing loss to pursue her passion for music.
2. "My speech is clear because I could hear till I was eleven."
   This line shows how Evelyn ...

1. Prestigious - having a high reputation or being honoured for excellence
2. Profoundly - deeply or to an extreme degree
3. Impaired - damaged or weakened
4. Deteriorated - become progressively worse
5. Potential - having the capacity to become or develop into something
6. Percussionist - a musician ...