For Hearing People Only: Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions About the Deaf Community

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Summary: now hear this!
Review: as a hearing student just now entering the Deaf world, i found much of this book hard to read. i didn't want to be guilty by association of many of the prejudices, assumptions, & opressive acts that were described. i was saddened to think that the rather negative bias (though undoubtedly deserved) towards hearing people represented in this book might block me in developing many true relationships with Deaf people. i've, fortunately, found that not to be the case. the Deaf community is much like any other diverse community. the book did definitely help me to open my eyes to many things i was ignorant of & i even had to admit some stereotypical things about myself. i reccomend it to everyone despite their level of participation with this dynamic community.

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Summary: A must read for anyone wanting to understand Deaf Culture
Review: This book, a collection of 60 essays from "Deaf Life" magazine, contains a thoughtful, and sometimes humorous, look at Deaf Culture, and the hearing worlds misconception of it. The book is well organized for easy reference. I find myself returning to it's many chapters often and discover a new insight every time! A great place to start on the journey to Deaf Awareness!

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Summary: A MUST Reading for everyone working with the deaf!
Review: This is a wonderful book with more information than you can imagine! I require this for my students in my sign classes because it offers more information than I can teach!