How Conversations Began -- First Social Network -- Inside the Family -- Intensities of Sibling Closeness -- Between Marginalization and Human Rights -- Molding Deaf Siblings -- The Fallout -- Magnet Secrets -- Sibling Monitors -- Sibling Facilitators -- Signing Siblings -- Sibling-Interpreters -- Investing Quality Time -- We Will Chat Anyway.
Summary
"This is the first book to consider both deaf and hearing perspectives on the dynamics of adult sibling relationships. Deaf and hearing authors Berkowitz and Jonas conducted individual open-ended interviews. The book documents how the 150-year history of educational decisions and societal attitudes became imbedded in sibling bonds"-- Provided by publisher.
