47 pages 1 hour read

Thomas S Spradley

Deaf Like Me

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1985

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Reviews & Readership

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Deaf Like Me by Thomas S. Spradley elicits strong emotions from readers, with praise for its heartfelt recounting of a family's journey raising a deaf child. Many appreciate its candid exploration of parenting challenges and advocacy for sign language. Critiques include some finding it occasionally repetitive and overly focused on medical details. Overall, it is a compelling, earnest narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deaf Like Me?

A reader interested in personal narratives about overcoming challenges, particularly within families dealing with disabilities, would enjoy Deaf Like Me by Thomas S. Spradley. Comparable to The Story of My Life by Helen Keller and Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin, it appeals to those fascinated by resilience and advocacy in the face of adversity.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Book Details

Topics
Disability
Education
Health / Medicine
Themes
Identity: Language
Relationships: Family
Genre
Children's Literature
Education
Biography