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Family photographs, memories, and stories behind The Sound of Her Voice: My Blind Parents’ Story.

Jane and Mario standing outdoors Jane and Mario visiting Notre Dame Mario and Jane standing together outdoors Jane and Mario on their wedding day
Welcome to my new blog

Stories that could not all fit inside the book.

My book, The Sound of Her Voice: My Blind Parents’ Story, is available now. While the book is full of my parents’ adventures and struggles as they navigated life without sight, there are many other stories, newspaper articles, and photographs I wanted to share.

This blog is a place to preserve those memories and welcome others who remember Mario and Jane Pieroni.

More from the archive

Recent family stories.

Christmas 1961 family gathering

Holiday Memories

A Christmas memory from 1961, filled with family, music, firelight, ornaments, and the warmth of home.

Charles and Mario, ages 18 and 15, posing in Italy

Mario Pieroni

A glimpse into the early life of Mary’s father, Mario Pieroni, and the confidence that shaped his future.

“Every photograph opens another door into memory.”

— Mary Harper’s family archive

Read the book behind the memories.

Discover The Sound of Her Voice, Mary Harper’s tribute to two remarkable blind parents whose love, courage, and independence shaped a family legacy.