A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
- ISBN13: 9780060914257
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From the time she was a toddler, Lou Ann Walker was the ears and voice for her deaf parents. Their family life was warm and loving, but outside the home, they faced a world that misunderstood and often rejected them. “A fascinating personal testament.”–Chicago Sun Times Book Review
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As a child of Deaf adults (CODA), I found this book to be a mirror of my upbringing. Ms. Walker’s stories of negotiating the hearing world for her parents are right on. Anyone who wants to know what growing up hearing in a Deaf world was like MUST read this book.
Review by Anna Cochran for A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
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I was assigned to read this book while taking an ASL class (American Sign Language). Usually, the books that are assigned aren’t of the biggest interest to me, but in this case, it was well worth my time. I think that it is a great insight into the historical and present day happenings that effect the daily lives of those who are members of the Deaf Culture. I thought the book was helpful in understanding a small aspect of a world I know that I will never completely understand.
Review by Tom Moran (hfcod026@csun.edu) for A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
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Walker’s account of her relationship with her Deaf parents, the Deaf community, and by extension herself, is a touching, poignant and well-balanced treatement of a very important topic. It is a brave account, at once respectful of her parents and all Deaf people and at the same time unblinking in its honest approach to Deaf culture and the paternalism of many hearing people. Not only are readers treated to a portrait of a loving family, they come away with an in-depth understanding of Deaf people, their position as “other” in a dominant hearing culture, and the importance of the norms and language of that culture. Moreover, readers come away understanding a relatively unknown and unique group of people: CODAs, hearing children of Deaf adults.Walker’s first person account will be interesting for readers unfamiliar with deafness and deaf culture. She carefully weaves her experiences as a child into her adult life in ways that are important for anyone. Th! ese experiences, however, are exceedingly important for those raised in the unique circumstances of being the hearing children of deaf adults.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject of Deaf peole. It is a thoughtful, comprehensive, and brave treatment written in a delightful, honest, easy-to-read style.
Review by Ehpride for A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
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I am studying American Sign Language and we were instructed to read a book about Deaf culture for a book review. I just happened to pick A Loss for Words by Lou Ann Walker and it was great! Very easy to read and easy to understand, even for someone like me who has not grown up within the Deaf community. It’s a very fast read and it is very interesting. It is so informative of the way that a hearing child grows up with Deaf parents. It was amazing to see how her family affected her life and her choices, expanding even to the decisions that she made regarding her career! I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about Deaf culture.
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I thought this book was an excellent book. It touched me in so many ways, i can’t describe it. I told my mother about this story, and she cried. It had such an impact on my family. I too have deaf parents, and the what’s so weird, is that my life is very, very similar to Lou Ann’s. It’s a real page turner, and i think anyone interested in deafness, or the hearing child’s perspective should read this book. This book is a book that is worth sharing and reading over and over again… I guarantee it!