JACK, MICHAEL

It's No Joke Being Deaf - the Autobiography of a Man of Many Skills, But Born Deaf

Ashwell, Baldock, Herts, Cortney Publications. 1993, First Edition. (ISBN: 0904378438). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. An autobiography, written at tthe age of 73, recounting his life and the problems and misunderstanding he encountered because he was deaf, his abandonment of medical training, his hilarious tale of farming on the Romney Marshes, and his less stressful life maintaining churchyards and gardens. A mildly eccentric, organist, underground explorer, Dowser. local historian and journalist with a fascination for the occult. A very entertaining autobiography which will appeal particularly to those unfortunate enough to be deaf. NOT EX LIB B2E. Fine/Fine.

Goldring BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 003147

Catalogue: Biography - English - General

Keywords: Autobiography, Born Deaf, Farmer, Romney Marshes, Organist 0904378438

GEORGE TAYLOR

Being Deaf the Experience of Deafness

London, Pinter Publishers, 1991, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 0861871766) Paperback , 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 248pp.A book that brings together the experiences of deaf people and in the process it raises many complex issues.A lovely clean copy, sound throughout. Good +/No Jacket.

West Wessex BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 6323

Catalogue: Reference Texts

Keywords: 0861871766 Medical