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The beloved classic that turned Carson McCullers into an overnight literary sensation and one of the Modern Library's top 20 novels of the 20th century.
"A remarkable book...From the opening page, brilliant in its establishment of mood, character, and suspense, the book takes hold of the reader."
In a Georgia Mill town during the 1930s, an enigmatic John Singer, draws out the haunted confessions of
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This DVD tackles the tough subject of youth suicide and provides strategies of awareness and prevention for parents. The presentation consists of statistical information about youth suicide, warning signs of suicidal ideation, elevated risk factors, what a parent can do, and resources for assistance. On disc 1, a facilitator guide is included which easily leads the facilitator through the steps necessary to present the program. Talking points are...
4) 60 minutes
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Caitlin's story -- tells the story of a seven-year-old, Caitlin, the recipient of a cochlear implant. The cochlear implant is briefly explained along with the fact that it does not restore normal hearing. With intensive therapy Caitlin has been successfully mainstreamed into a public school program utilizing the aural/oral method of communication. A demonstration of Caitlin's capabilities is featured. Interviews with members of the deaf community...
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When deaf-mute John Singer moves to a sleepy Southern town to be near his hospitalized friend, a brain-damaged man-child, Singer's silent kindness draws to him others broken in body and spirit.
"John Singer, who is deaf . . . moves from a small town in order to be close to his institutionalized friend Antonapoulos, who is deaf and mentally impaired. Singer rents a room with a family whose father, Mr. Kelly, is unable to earn a living due to a serious...
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