I'm so excited to write about this book I just read. Be sure to check out the fabulous giveaway for one lucky reader. The contest is now closed, however, you have until July 15th for another chance to enter over at my friend Sarah's page: http://speakuplibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/06/turn-deaf-ear-book-review.html
I received a wonderful gift in the mail Friday.
Publicist Darlene Chan asked if I would be interested in reading Turn A Deaf Ear and sharing what I thought about it. The co-authors, Janet Fiore Horger and Linda Fiore Sanders (they are sisters) gave me a wonderful page-turning weekend.
This book is more than a love story, more than a book about family, food, deafness, and more than the discrimination against people who are "different." The constant theme of destiny, fate, the universe, or as I prefer, God's purpose for each life plays out time and again. There is a reason we end up in the places with the people we encounter. Often, it is not for our benefit, but for the benefit of making that important connection or difference in the life and heart of another person. It's really not always about us. I love how the authors of this book based part of the plot on reality and then meshed fiction into the story line, culminating in a flourish of suspense, hence the title of the book.
The story is written during a time when any kind of mixed marriage was frowned upon, and anything different was discriminated against. The characters in the story are real, and the writers eloquently present the perspectives of each character, especially one particularly flawed personality, yet their redeeming qualities make you cheer them on when they come through.
This book is a down to earth human story that twines the hearing and deaf into a new perspective of awareness from both worlds. We not only become more "aware" through this story, we become more educated, and, I hope, more compassionate toward anyone different from ourselves.
I recommend this book for everyone, especially anyone taking Deaf Studies or learning ASL (American Sign Language). It is that good.
The website for the book and a couple of the recipes is here: http://turnadeafear.net
This inspirational story can be ordered at: http://www.amazon.com/Turn-Deaf-Ear-Linda-Sanders/dp/1461071895/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339528874&sr=8-1&keywords=turn+a+deaf+ear
One lucky Xpressive Handz reader can win a copy of Turn A Deaf Ear, courtesy of author Jan Horger. To enter, just enter a comment below. Winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends on June 22, 2012. You can enter as often as you like. US/CAN only please.
I received a wonderful gift in the mail Friday.
Publicist Darlene Chan asked if I would be interested in reading Turn A Deaf Ear and sharing what I thought about it. The co-authors, Janet Fiore Horger and Linda Fiore Sanders (they are sisters) gave me a wonderful page-turning weekend.
This book is more than a love story, more than a book about family, food, deafness, and more than the discrimination against people who are "different." The constant theme of destiny, fate, the universe, or as I prefer, God's purpose for each life plays out time and again. There is a reason we end up in the places with the people we encounter. Often, it is not for our benefit, but for the benefit of making that important connection or difference in the life and heart of another person. It's really not always about us. I love how the authors of this book based part of the plot on reality and then meshed fiction into the story line, culminating in a flourish of suspense, hence the title of the book.
The story is written during a time when any kind of mixed marriage was frowned upon, and anything different was discriminated against. The characters in the story are real, and the writers eloquently present the perspectives of each character, especially one particularly flawed personality, yet their redeeming qualities make you cheer them on when they come through.
This book is a down to earth human story that twines the hearing and deaf into a new perspective of awareness from both worlds. We not only become more "aware" through this story, we become more educated, and, I hope, more compassionate toward anyone different from ourselves.
I recommend this book for everyone, especially anyone taking Deaf Studies or learning ASL (American Sign Language). It is that good.
The website for the book and a couple of the recipes is here: http://turnadeafear.net
This inspirational story can be ordered at: http://www.amazon.com/Turn-Deaf-Ear-Linda-Sanders/dp/1461071895/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339528874&sr=8-1&keywords=turn+a+deaf+ear
One lucky Xpressive Handz reader can win a copy of Turn A Deaf Ear, courtesy of author Jan Horger. To enter, just enter a comment below. Winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends on June 22, 2012. You can enter as often as you like. US/CAN only please.
Sounds like an interesting book. I look forward to following your blog.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Shanna
http://LipreadingMom.com
http://Deaf-Insight.com
It's a FABULOUS book! Good luck with your entry into the contest, Shanna. I didn't know you were the same person at both sites. I follow both of your Twitter accounts. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis interests me, of course, for so many reasons! One being I'm learning now about the culture, and just beginning to make friends. I'd like a different perspective ito peek into.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
Leslie Lewis
Thank you for stopping by, Leslie! Good luck with you entry!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a free copy, so maybe I can actually read it! :)
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I was up far too late, but I couldn't put the book down. Good luck with your entry, susykins!
DeleteI would like to read this book. The first book I read after becoming interested in sign language was "Deaf Like Me."
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest, Carol! You are now entered. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI loved the book too. I have my own copy so don't enter me in the drawing. Good luck to everyone else.
ReplyDeleteSarah
I just ordered book from Amazon so do not have to enter contest. Looking forward to reading it. Neil Gray from Bakersfield.
ReplyDeleteThank you for ordering the book, Neil! I'm ordering extra copies next week to give away as gifts. Have a great weekend!
DeleteI have ordered several copies of Rachel Coleman's DVD "PottyTime" to give away as gifts. Your giving away Jan Horger's books as gifts. To steal a line from the Wizard in the movie "The Wizard of Oz" I guess that makes both of us "Good deed doers". :-)
ReplyDelete:-) I think good deeds go around more than we possibly know. :-)
DeleteI am proundly Deaf ASLTA Certified American Sign Language Instructor teaching university level students as foreign language. As their reading assignments, they are required reading "Deaf Like Me', "Train Go Sorry", "A Loss for Words", "In Sign Time" and few other books. I am curious reading the new book "Turn A Deaf Ear" as new assignment in near future. Have a great summer !
ReplyDeleteSuzie, thank you for sharing your reading assignments. I was just thinking today I needed to suggest something for my older students. You will be entered into the drawing. Thanks for stopping by the blog!
ReplyDeleteI'd give the book to my wife if I win.
ReplyDeleteadam(at)surrealis(dot)com
How sweet! Your wife will love the book, Adam! Good luck with your entry.
DeleteSounds like an interesting book! Thanks for the chance to win it! I follow your blog and love the topics. Thanks for the hard work you put into it!
ReplyDeleteKarla, how kind of you! Thank you for following, and thank you for leaving a comment. Best of luck on your entry.
DeleteI'm pleased to announce the winner of the book giveaway, "Turn a Deaf Ear" is Leslie! Leslie, please email me at xpressivehandz@hotmail.com with your name and mailing address so we can get the book shipped to you.
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