Words In My Hands: A Teacher, A Deaf-Blind Man, An Unforgettable Journey

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  • Author: Diane Chambers
    Contributor:

    Jennifer Jolley

    Summary:

    "Bert Riedel, an eighty-six year-old deaf-blind pianist, cut off from the world since age forty-five, discovers a new life through hand-over-hand sign. This heartwarming narrative about the life changing power of sign language communication is told by Diane Chambers, Bert's sign language teacher. Diane finds her world transformed as well by her relationship with her unique student. Words in My Hands is the true story of their unforgettable journey." - back cover.

    Language(s): English

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Jennifer Jolley

Abstract

"Bert Riedel, an eighty-six year-old deaf-blind pianist, cut off from the world since age forty-five, discovers a new life through hand-over-hand sign. This heartwarming narrative about the life changing power of sign language communication is told by Diane Chambers, Bert's sign language teacher. Diane finds her world transformed as well by her relationship with her unique student. Words in My Hands is the true story of their unforgettable journey." - back cover.

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0976096706

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