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Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews
Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post
A deaf writer's exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate-and her journey to reclaim her voice
Rachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that…
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1 author picked Articulate as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A close friend of mine who is deaf recommended Articulate to me, as a way to better understand what life is like for her. I have some disabilities and my son is autistic, so I'm familiar with how a physical or neurological difference can impact your life. However, I was stunned by the broad range of consequences of having your ability to communicate in society compromised. Anyone who has traveled knows the feelings of disorientation, otherness, and helplessness provoked by not speaking the native language. If you are deaf, you have those feelings wherever you are. It impacts every aspect…
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