They were both blind
yet built a life full of love, courage, and purpose.
The Sound of Her Voice: My Blind Parents’ Story is the inspiring true account of Mary Harper’s parents, a remarkable couple who overcame blindness, hardship, and expectation to live full and productive lives.
The Sound of Her Voice
An intimate and inspiring chronicle of a remarkable couple who, against all odds, lived life on their own terms. From their early days at the Indiana School for the Blind to building a home, raising four sighted children, and creating a legacy of love, determination, and achievement.
A Love Story Told Through Sound, Memory, and Courage
My Father
Born with glaucoma, Mario lost his sight before the age of four. He refused to let blindness define him—studying, practicing law, serving as a judge, and living with quiet strength and humor.
A man of integrity, resilience, and unwavering love.
My Mother
Also blind from a young age, Jane faced the world with grace, intelligence, and a deep love for learning. She believed in possibility—and built a beautiful life alongside my father.
A woman of vision, compassion, and quiet courage.
“A moving and believable family account.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Photographs from a Life Well Lived
A selection of restored family photographs from Mary Harper’s archive, capturing love, growth, marriage, memory, and a legacy that endured.
More than photographs—these are preserved memories.
Each image in Mary Harper’s archive represents a chapter of courage, devotion, and family life. Together, they deepen the emotional world behind The Sound of Her Voice.
Stories That Couldn’t All Fit Inside the Book
Mary’s blog preserves family memories, photographs, and small pieces of history that expand the world behind The Sound of Her Voice.
When Love is (Literally) Blind
Mary introduces the family stories, photographs, and memories behind her memoir—and the remarkable parents at the center of it.
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Holiday Memories
A Christmas memory from 1961 filled with family, music, firelight, ornaments, and the warmth of home.
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Mario Pieroni
A glimpse into the early life of Mary’s father and the confidence, determination, and independence that shaped his future.
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Mary in Conversation
Hear Mary talk about Mario and Jane, the family archive, and the journey of preserving their remarkable story.
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