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 enlarge | Authors: Anne M. Bolander, Adair N. Renning
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 935961
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 184
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 1563680920
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.42092
EAN: 9781563680922
ASIN: 1563680920
Publication Date: June 1995
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Condition: hardcover . minor damage on cover's corner. former library book.
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 I can relate perfectly... what an important and vital book April 3, 2001
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was the most moving book I have ever read. I am sad to see it isn't available and very hurt that I cannot share it with my deaf friends. I was shocked to see the amount of abuse this poor gal suffered but sure could relate to how the general public and even family members treat the deaf and hard of hearing. What the brothers did to her was nothing extraordinary. Nothing different than most folks with hearing losses experience, ignorant attitudes, that's all. What is most horrifying about this book is what the school in Bridgewater did, and how many of her so-called friends had no conscience and cheated her, taking advantage of her innocence, robbing her of money and of life. Now this will be hidden forever. I am so upset. Sorry to vent, I just don't know what to do. My heart goes out to Anne, she is one courageous soul and an inspiration for us all to overcome any obstacle.
With Sincere Happy Wishes to You , Anne In Your Future! February 28, 2001
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Dear Anne and Adair, I was in the libary one day last week and while glancing at titles randomly, your's stuck out. I picked up the book and since I am a Direct Care Worker in a Gp Hm, it appealed to me. I wasn't 5pps into it and I had real tears flowing... My heart ached as I read your book, I still can't comprehend the horror you went through and how you survived. Then your family to treat you so utterly terrible too! My gosh Anne, You are a very strong person to have done so. I have wanted to talk with you, tell you how sorry I am society treated you so badly, how I felt every word you wrote! I have passed this book onto so many people. If possible, can you please wb to me, I would like to be email penpals with you and get to know you better and hear you are doing well! If not, I understand, but I should hope you and Adair would write your present life and Ms. Renning, you did a beautiful thing to helping Anne out sincerely. Best wishes to you both and happiness always, dawn~
 skeptical January 14, 2001
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
The book is well written and worth reading for those interested in the subject. However, I am skeptical about the author's ability to remember so much between the ages of six and eleven. She also describes a lot of word for word dialog although she says she was deaf. She never explains why her parents would pay to send her to a private institution during a time when state operated facilities were open and available. Having worked in institutions from 1965 to 1979 I find it hard to believe she was called #87 instead of by her name. Why did she return to the place and then come away without photographs? Perhaps she is being used once again by people who want to have a story to sell.
I was #87 By Adair Renning September 14, 2000
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A wonder book by Adair Renning, her friend has had one difficult life, as you read the book Anne has been through alot and needed attention from her parents. The book was well written by Adair and it will be a very good seller.
I WAS #87 August 15, 2000
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I AM THE MOTHER OF ADAIR WHO WROTE THE BOOK WITH ANNE BOLANDER.EVEN AS SHE WAS WRITING I WOULD GET CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE.I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE HOROR THAT WENT ON DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.I JUST REC'D MY COPY,I'M GLAD TO SAY AUTOGRAPHED BY BOTH ADAIR AND ANNE,I WAS VISITING MY DAUGHTER LAST WK.ANNE IS A LOVELY PERSON AND A PERSONIALITY THAT WON'T QUIT.HOW ANYONE COULD PASS THIS BOOK UP IS BEYOND ME.I HAVE SPREAD THE WORD THAT IT IS OUT.NOW THAT I KNOW YOU HAVE IT I WILL PASS THAT ALONG ALSO. FOR ALL THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANNE SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO ANY ONE.I DON'T KNOW IF ALL THE PEOPLE ARE DEAD ,BUT WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND,WHAT EVER HAPPENS TO THEM WON'T BE IN HEAVEN. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME WRITE THIS.I HOPE BY BEING ADAIR'S MOTHER WON'T MAKE YOU THROW IT OUT.I DIDN'T DO IT TO WIN ANYTHING.JUST WANTED PEOPLE TO KNOW IT IS A GREAT BOOK. SINCERLY,BETTY NICHOLS
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