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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 journey? Introducing True Biz, the New York Times bestseller that has captivated readers worldwide. This tender and radiant novel follows the lives of students and teachers at the River Valley School for the Deaf, offering a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you breathless. From seismic romantic shifts to political awakenings, True Biz explores the profound impact of human connection, disability rights, and the power of persistence. Get ready to dive into a world of sign language and lip-reading, where love, loss, and joy intertwine in the most beautiful way.
Immerse yourself in the halls of River Valley School for the Deaf as you meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who finds solace in a new community; Austin, the golden boy whose world is rocked by the birth of his hearing sister; and February, the fearless headmistress who fights tirelessly to keep the school open and her marriage intact. As personal and political crises converge, their lives become intricately intertwined, forever altered by the challenges they face. True Biz is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Deaf community and a celebration of the immense power of human connection.
If you loved the acclaimed film CODA, then you won't want to miss the captivating world of True Biz. Prepare to be transported to a world where barriers are shattered, where history is made, and where hearts are forever changed. NPR, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist all agree—True Biz is one of the best books of the year!
Don't miss out on this extraordinary novel! Dive headfirst into a story that will touch your heart and broaden your perspective. Experience the power of True Biz and join the countless readers who have been moved by its pages. Discover the beauty of sign language, explore the complexities of civil rights, and witness the transformative force of love and loss. Read True Biz today and embark on a journey unlike any other. Get your copy here!
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