The Invention of Miracles
Language, Power, and Alexander Graham Bell's Quest to End Deafness
Katie Booth
Explore the true and troubling story of Alexander Graham Bell's quest to end deafness in "The Invention of Miracles." Researched and written through the Deaf perspective, this "provocative, sensitive, beautifully written biography" offers a new look at an American icon and reveals the astonishing true genesis of the telephone. Discover Bell's connection to the disturbing legacy of his efforts to suppress American Sign Language, and follow the deaf community's fight to reclaim a once-forbidden language. Kavanaugh Booth's 15-year research and personal experience make this a heartbreaking and enthralling read.
Publish Date
2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.09
ISBN
9781501167119
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-03-14T20:19:48.000Z
Katie Booth's book, The Invention of Miracles: Language, Power, + Alexander Graham Bell’s Quest to End Deafness is essential reading on the ugly history behind oralism and more. So much heart + fantastic primary source research in this book. @_katiebooth_ – source