Mother Tongue: A Memoir

Mother Tongue: A MemoirThe New York Times bestselling author of True Biz retraces her path out of the hearing world and into the deaf communityand seeks to understand what it means to raise children who are different from herin this emotionally rich memoir. Sara Novis early years were steeped in music, Bible study, and a strong desire to fit in. But when she failed her schools mandated hearing test, her worldview was thrown into chaos. Desperate not to be marked as

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Housewife Rose battles the constraints of motherhood in the ’80s

the fragile façade of Alex’s world could no longer hold

While his pals work to prove his innocence

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neither Matti's business troubles nor Luca himself are quite what they seem

Author's Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger

so she is shocked when her older brother gets engaged without including them (or even giving them a heads up

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she’s also acquired an enemy: the enigmatic Lady Darling

New York Times bestselling author of Blue Sisters

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