Silent Journey : Life Within a Deaf Family | 
 enlarge | Author: Peg Strenkowski
Publisher: Professional Press (NC)
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 3283163
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 132
ISBN: 1570874670
EAN: 9781570874673
ASIN: 1570874670
Publication Date: May 15, 1999
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Condition: spine creased,frt cover wings up,wear to edges of covers,especially corners,glossy covers with scratches,book tight,clean text
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Book Description
A poignant true life story which begins in the early 1900s when, infant Maggie, rendered deaf from spinal meningitis, struggles to survive during a time when the handicapped were derided and formal education for the deaf was controversial. Her family raised her on instinct alone. Maggie did not go to school until she was 9 years old. She developed a strong will to learn, a sence of competitiveness and a dedicated spirit. The story watches her grow through adolescence, become a loving wife, devoted mother and exceptional grandmother. She touched may lives and became a true inspiration in a world still tinged with bigotry.
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I truly enjoyed this journey. March 6, 2001
Silent Journey is a delightful look at the challenges of living with deafness throughout the 1900's. My heart broke with every story of discrimmination they faced, and rejoiced each time they overcame another obstacle. I couldn't put this one down and finished it in 2 days!
An inspirational true story February 1, 2001
In times where family values are often questioned, this story demonstrates that a strong family can overcome any challenge. It was amazing to read; the different struggles of two deaf parents raising 3 "hearing" kids and the creativity they used to overcome typical family problems. This book will really hit home, a must read for every family member!! Bravo!
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