Because of the interesting content and the – of James and Sofia, the book continually pulls in the reader. The trials, the tribulations, the successes, the joys of the two teenagers, Cohen’s family, and the deaf community are laid out nicely; as they unfold, they are moving, and it is fascinating how well these hidden aspects of another world (the deaf world) are illustrated. And although the book is non-fiction, it is not boring or as tedious to read compared to others in the same genre. It is not an elementary read but it is one that will give you a peek into another culture and make you want to turn the page as it unveils …show more content…
As we discuss communication disorders, it is important to discuss hearing disorders as well; it is essential to include hearing loss and deafness in the conversation in this course, seeing as these two things influence the ability to speak and communicate orally, seeing that hearing helps with acquiring and producing speech and language. A deaf person is a minority in the hearing world and often struggles to exchange information, ideas, feelings with those who are hearing. Thus, it is important to be informed about auditory issues and deaf culture. And the book is another resource to assist in gathering the knowledge on these issues and on the community to best serve individuals who are deaf, to remain cognizant of culturally diverse children and adults and to remain culturally competent. Train Go Sorry is also a reminder that deaf people are people first, just an everyone else who do not fit within the norm. It is important to keep this in mind in a profession that works with many individuals who fall outside the range of