Words in my hands
Subtitle: a teacher, a deaf-blind man, an unforgettable journey
By: Diane Chambers.
Publisher: Ellexa Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Conifer, CO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
Subjects: Chambers, Diane P., 1959-; Riedel, Bert, 1911-2003.; Teachers of the blind-deaf -- United States -- Biography.; Blind-deaf -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Bert Riedel, an eighty-six year-old deaf-blind pianist, cut off from the world since age forty-five, discovers a new life through hand-over-hand sign. This heartwarming narrative about the life changing power of sign language communication is told by Diane Chambers, Bert's sign language teacher. Diane finds her world transformed as well by her relationship with her unique student. Words in My Hands is the true story of their unforgettable journey." - back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-262).