How Long to Read Home Signs

How Long Does it Take to Read Home Signs?

It takes the average reader to read Home Signs by Joshua O. Reno

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An intimate account of an anthropologist's relationship with his non-verbal son and how it has shaped and transformed his understanding of closeness and communication. Home Signs grew out of anthropologist Joshua Reno's experience of caring for and trying to communicate with his teenage son, Charlie, who cannot speak. In order to manage interactions with others, Charlie uses what are known as "home signs": gestures developed to meet his need for expression, ranging from the wiggle of a finger to a subtle sideways glance. Though he is non-verbal, he is far from silent; in fact, he is in constant communication with others. In this intimate reflection on language, disability, and togetherness, the author invites us into his and Charlie's shared world. Combining portraits of their family life and interviews with other caregivers, Reno upends several assumptions, especially the idea that people who seem to not be able to speak for themselves need others to speak on their behalf. With its broad exploration of non-verbal communication in both human and non-human contexts, Home Signs challenges us to think harder about what it means to lead a "normal" life and to connect with another person.

How long is Home Signs?

Home Signs by Joshua O. Reno is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Home Signs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Home Signs aloud.

What Reading Level is Home Signs?

Home Signs is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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