"Angel in Disguise" is a heartwarming true story about Lily Emilia Gamst Dean, the author's mother. Lily, despite seemingly insurmountable odds against her, overcame her handicap of total hearing impairment from a life threatening illness. She lived a life dedicated to the well-being of others. Lily was a remarkable woman, who lived life in the quiet shoals of an otherwise rushing stream. She encouraged all who knew her to reach out further in life than they otherwise would have without her inspiration.