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#43 - Brainhilda and I

Series: SaltCast: the Backstory to Great Radio Storytelling
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Length: 00:10:00

After sustaining a brain injury in a car accident, Carole Starr was diagnosed with hyperacusis, a severe sensitivity to sound. This would be traumatic for anyone, but for Carole it’s had great significance. She had to give up what she most cherished — playing the violin. Read the full description.
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Carole Starr had a car accident a few years ago and her brain suffered an injury, one that’s had a profound effect on her life.

Carole was diagnosed with hyperacusis, a severe sensitivity to sound. This would be traumatic for anyone, but for Carole it’s had great significance. She had to give up what she most cherished — playing the violin.

Salt radio student David Golann brings us the story of Carole and her constant companion, “Brainhilda.”

This is the first piece we’re featuring from the class of Fall 2009. Check out all the others on PRX.

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Carole Starr had a car accident a few years ago and her brain suffered an injury, one that’s had a profound effect on her life.

Carole was diagnosed with hyperacusis, a severe sensitivity to sound. This would be traumatic for anyone, but for Carole it’s had great significance. She had to give up what she most cherished — playing the violin.

Salt radio student David Golann brings us the story of Carole and her constant companion, “Brainhilda.”

This is the first piece we’re featuring from the class of Fall 2009. Check out all the others on PRX.

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