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Corinne Cowan is a Canadian writer and the author of ‘Go Quietly Now.’ Her work has appeared in Lobstick and Our Canada magazines. On January 1, 2005, she awoke from thoracic surgery with paralysis of her right vocal cord. With a background in Business Administration, self-employment, and studies in Psychology, she now spends her quiet time reading, writing, and painting. The sudden onset of this disability led to an early retirement and an end to her many projects, dreams, and active lifestyle.
For four decades, Corinne enjoyed a full and busy life, busy in the best possible way. Operating her own business, bookkeeping for her husband, raising their children, and helping to maintain their home left little free time. When she turned forty, she closed her home-based business and returned to university to study psychology. Corinne and her husband have two adult children and four grandchildren.
Life took an unexpected turn when thoracic surgery resulted in the loss of her voice. What once felt manageable became overwhelming, as the strain affected every part of her being. Without a voice, she struggled to be the wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and most importantly, the friend she longed to be. ‘Go Quietly Now’ reflects the patience, faith, and acceptance she learned to adopt, revealing her strength and ability to carry on after a life-altering experience.
“This is a book of hope and encouragement for anyone facing hardship.”
The universe has its way of shaping us in unexpected ways. When we dwell on our struggles, we often forget to count our blessings, but gratitude can change how we see everything. When Corinne was first faced with Vocal Cord Paralysis, she did not know how to accept this new reality. Yet, in the silence and stillness that followed, she found space to reflect, to grow, and deepen her faith. Her losses were transformed into an awakening of consciousness in a miraculous way.
With a lifelong love for writing, Corinne took this moment as an opportunity to tell her story. Through an online support group, she connected with others facing similar challenges and came to understand that everyone felt a need to be heard and seen. Their stories inspired her to consider writing this memoir. The message in this book is that hope, personal responsibility, and faith are anchors in life’s storms. She hopes readers will experience a deep self-awareness and be encouraged by her personal sharing.
A Testament to the Gift of Speech and Its Absence
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Corinne Cowan
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Summary:
‘Go Quietly Now’ is the real-life story of its author, Corinne Cowan. Twenty years ago, she suffered right-sided Vocal Cord Paralysis. It was a life-changing experience that forced her to adapt in ways she never imagined. While the journey was far from easy, she learned to move forward with resilience and grace. Through her story, Corinne shows how family, faith, and self-awareness can help anyone weather even the fiercest storms.
Anonymous . Nov 15, 2025
Go Quietly Now is a good read and it’s thought-provoking. But more than that, this is a Canadian-made autobiography about life. I can give it no higher praise than this: I would recommend this book by Canadian author Corinne Cowan to my kids. Challenge convention, ask questions. Push the confines of so-called conventional wisdom and institutions. Embrace your journey, be brave. And don’t ever forget, the obstacles we all face often toss us to the other side with gits – enlightenment, self-awareness or humility.
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Pat H. . Nov 15, 2025
This book is not only the heartfelt journey of one person’s medical diagnosis, it is also the journey of a soul. I have read it once and will read it again so that I can delve deeper into the author’s experience and savour the beauty of the prose.
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Happy Customer . Oct 29, 2025
The author has written a deeply personal and heartfelt book. She shares her story with honesty and courage, opening up about experiences that have deeply shaped her life. This is a thoughtful and reflective read that invites readers to think about faith, resilience and personal growth. I’m proud of her for putting her story out in the world.
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Amazon Customer. Feb 17, 2026
“Go Quietly Now” is a profound memoir of a soulful and rewarding journey. It invites those who are ready to embrace a meaningful opportunity for self reflection and enlightenment. Corinne’s provoking journey, life altering challenges managed with courage and her persistent and dogged pursuit of information and facts undoubtedly fuel invaluable self reflection for readers. I am indulging daily in the Corinne’s thoughtful insights; “The quiet has taught me to release worry and needless mental preoccupation so that prayer moves from the intellect to the heart” As Corinne so gracefully expressed, “an enlightened spirit can never return to its naïvete” Thank you sharing your words and this extraordinary gift with the world; we grateful and proud.
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Trish Dennison. Jan 22, 2026
This book grabbed my attention on page one and kept me intrigued and invested right to the last word. Corinne has bravely written to her intense personal journey with a ‘paralyzing’ physical ailment and her own ‘dark night of the soul’.
Corinne freely shares her frustration and challenges with the whole medical system as well as the hardships of everyday living with no voice.
Her deep introspective, from childhood innocence and church doctrines to present and the inner peace she has embraced is inspiring on very level.
In spite of the fears, the struggles, the isolation, the loneliness and all the life changes, Corinne has lived her journey with grace.
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Sue . Jan 21, 2026
Go Quietly Now was an amazing and deeply moving read. I never fully realized how important it is to have a voice that is heard until reading this book. The author shares her real-life experience of losing her voice due to a health condition with honesty and vulnerability, and it truly stayed with me. It made me profoundly grateful for my own health and for things we often take for granted. A powerful, eye-opening story that I’m so glad I read.
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As W.B. Yates says,
It reflects the heart of Go Quietly Now. When the outside world grows quiet, we begin to hear our inner voice more clearly. When life forces us into silence, we begin to see things we often overlooked before.
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