The bestselling classic about three generations of a deaf family in modern America, by the author of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
'A miracle of empathy, a tour de force' The New York Times
Two young deaf people, Abel and Janice, elope from their punitive school in the 1920s and begin married life with high hopes. But navigating 'Outside', the world of the hearing, is harder than they anticipated. After a misunderstanding about a car payment kickstarts years of debt for the couple, we follow them through the birth of their daughter Margaret, through grinding work, quiet tragedies and humble triumphs over the decades, as the rich language of Sign - and their powerful love for each other - enable them to survive.
Inspired by the author's work with the deaf community, In This Sign is a rare, compassionate portrait of the lives of deaf people, and a moving family saga.
With an Introduction by Sara Novic and a new Afterword by the author
| ISBN: | 9780241679098 |
| Publication date: | 12th September 2024 |
| Author: | Joanne Greenberg |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Modern Classics |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Sign languages, Braille and other linguistic communication Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Sagas |
The bestselling classic about three generations of a deaf family in modern America, by the author of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
'A miracle of empathy, a tour de force' The New York Times
Two young deaf people, Abel and Janice, elope from their punitive school in the 1920s and begin married life with high hopes. But navigating 'Outside', the world of the hearing, is harder than they anticipated. After a misunderstanding about a car payment kickstarts years of debt for the couple, we follow them through the birth of their daughter Margaret, through grinding work, quiet tragedies and humble triumphs over the decades, as the rich language of Sign - and their powerful love for each other - enable them to survive.
Inspired by the author's work with the deaf community, In This Sign is a rare, compassionate portrait of the lives of deaf people, and a moving family saga.
With an Introduction by Sara Novic and a new Afterword by the author
In This Sign features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Sign languages, Braille and other linguistic communication, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Sagas
In This Sign is available in Paperback
In This Sign was written by Joanne Greenberg and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
In This Sign has 304 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Modern Classics series
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