reading "Talking Hands" by Margalit Fox

[MonkeyFunk]

About Sign Languages in general, and more specifically, Bedouins Al-Sayyid Sign Language, which is a naturally-evolved Sign Language spoken in one remote Bedouin village in Israel that has a high rate of congenital deafness.

It's very well-written, and very interesting. A lot of information about the varities of Sign Languages, and why this particular case is so interesting.

http://www.talkinghandsbook.com/thebook.html

[margalitfox]

1. "Talking Hands"

I just came across your post and wanted to drop a quick note
to say how thrilled I am to discover you're reading and
enjoying my book . . . whoever you are!
Please don't hesitate to contact me
([e-mail]) if I can answer any questions
you have about the book.
All best wishes for the holidays,
Margalit Fox

[MonkeyFunk]

2. What a nice surprise!

Welcome to DU!

I hope more people see this, because I found the book fascinating.

[Blue-Jay]

3. That's awesome!

EDIT: I'm going to read your book just because you were cool enough to reply. (and because it was recommended by a smart guy who I trust.)

[MonkeyFunk]

4. Isn't that just the coolest?

It made my day. I'm sorry I didn't see her response earlier.

But I reiterate how good the book is. I learned a LOT.