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I had already read this book from my public library and found it to be so concise and informative, I decided I needed a copy for my personal library. Oliver Sacks really takes you on a journey from complete ignorance of the hearing impairments and Deaf culture, to a fairly knowledgeable grasp of both in a short space of time. This is a great read for someone wanting to have a deeper understanding of hearing loss, ASL (the language of the Deaf in America) and the culture within a culture that exists among native signers. I found it also gave me a greater understanding of these things and is an informative resource for me, as a Sign Language Interpreter.
