BKMT READING GUIDES

Informative,
Insightful,
Optimistic

2 reviews

A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family

by Lou Ann Walker

Published: 1987-09-23
Paperback : 224 pages

0 members reading this now
1 club reading this now
0 members have read this book

Recommended to book clubs by 2 of 2 members

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 ...

No other editions available.

Jump to

Introduction

(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

Editorial Review

No editorial review at this time.

Excerpt

No Excerpt Currently Available

Discussion Questions

No discussion questions at this time.

Weblinks

There are no web links at this time.

Notes From the Author to the Bookclub

No notes at this time.

Book Club Recommendations

Recommended to book clubs by 2 of 2 members.

Member Reviews

Overall rating:

"A window into the deaf culture"by Maryelizabeth H. (see profile) 11/19/10

While this book is slightly dated, and technology is rapidly causing changes (e.g. text messaging) in the opportunities for communication between the deaf and hearing worlds, it's a great story of family... (read more)

"One of our best discussions"by Maryelizabeth H. (see profile) 11/19/10

Although the book is a little dated (published in 1986) it is an exceptionally well-written and very insightful book. A LOSS FOR WORDS gives a very interesting look into deaf culture. Our discussion... (read more)

Rate this book

MEMBER LOGIN