ASL: The Silent Language: A Practical Guide to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture

ASL: The Silent Language – A Practical Guide to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture* is a comprehensive, approachable resource for anyone eager to connect with the Deaf community or learn American Sign Language.Author Anna Theresa brings a deeply personal perspective to this book. Born and raised in Kenya, she witnessed the communication struggles faced by deaf individuals with limited resources. After moving to the United States and working with an international organization focused on reconstruction and development, she was inspired to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with a dear friend who is deaf. That experience became a personal mission — and the foundation of this book.This guide blends real-world insight with practical instruction. You’ll learn:- Basic ASL phrases and fingerspelling- Key grammatical structures in ASL- Everyday communication strategies- An introduction to Deaf culture and history- How to express yourself using visual, nonverbal languageWhether you're learning ASL for personal growth, academic purposes, or to foster meaningful connections, this book provides a bridge to silent communication and the powerful stories it conveys. Read more