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True Biz: A Novel

Name: True Biz: A Novel
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A “tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged” (The New York Times Book Review) novel that follows a year of seismic romantic, political, and familial shifts for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the deaf, from the acclaimed author of Girl at War

“For those who loved the Oscar-winning film CODA, a boarding school for deaf students is the setting for a kaleidoscope of experiences.”—The Washington Post

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist

True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk

True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the hearing headmistress, a CODA (child of deaf adult(s)) who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.

This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and joy. Absorbing and assured, idiosyncratic and relatable, this is an unforgettable journey into the Deaf community and a universal celebration of human connection.

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Are you ready for a truly remarkable reading experience? Introducing True Biz, the captivating and thought-provoking novel that has taken the literary world by storm. It's a New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick that you simply can't miss. This "tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged" novel, as praised by The New York Times Book Review, follows a year of extraordinary transformations at a boarding school for the deaf.

Get ready to be immersed in a kaleidoscope of emotions as you delve into the lives of the students at River Valley School for the Deaf. True Biz takes you on an unforgettable journey into their personal struggles, romantic entanglements, and battles for autonomy. Their stories will touch your heart and leave you inspired.

This novel is more than just a book; it's a celebration of diversity, resilience, and human connection. True Biz explores themes of sign language, civil rights, and the power of persistence. With absorbing storytelling and relatable characters, it offers a unique insight into the Deaf community.

Join Charlie, the rebellious transfer student whose encounter with other deaf individuals sparks a revolution within himself. Follow Austin, the golden boy whose world is shattered when his baby sister is born hearing. Experience the challenges faced by February, the hearing headmistress who fights to protect her school and her marriage. Their lives intertwine in ways that will leave you breathless.

Don't miss out on one of the best books of the year, as recognized by NPR, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist. Immerse yourself in the world of True Biz and discover a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? Get your copy of True Biz now and lose yourself in a world filled with love, courage, and triumph. Click here to order.

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