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    • Chapter 17: Underdog Meets Top Dog Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Underdog Meets Top Dog captures the anticipation and excitement that the Cubs experience as they approach their championship game, marking a historic moment in the Southern California deaf community. The intense demand for tickets reflects the growing anticipation for this game, but the limited seating at the California School for the Deaf Riverside (CSDR) forces the event to be moved to a larger venue, John W. North High School. This stadium, with its expansive capacity, accommodates the eager…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: The Bullfrog delves into the challenges faced by the Ahavat Achim congregation in Pottstown, especially in the wake of Chona's hospitalization. The temple, a historical structure built by Chona's father, begins to unravel with the arrival of new Hungarian members, one of whom, Mr. Hudson, discovers a giant bullfrog in the mikvah. Infuriated, he promises a significant donation for the construction of a new mikvah, demanding that it be twice the size of the original and made of Carrara marble.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Ruthie begins with the serene passing of Joe on a Sunday morning, his final moments marked by peace and quietude. Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe’s departure, though heavy with sorrow, was filled with the warmth of those he held dear. Leah, struck by the profound sense of loss, clung to Joe’s hand, tears streaming down her face as she kissed his hand, mourning the brother she would never again share her life with. Mae and the narrator, well-versed in the hardships of life and…
    • Chapter 17: August Krapptauer Goes To Valhalla … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 begins with Vice-Bundesfuehrer August Krapptauer, whose unexpected burst of youthful energy surprises everyone around him. He descends the stairs to retrieve Helga’s luggage from Jones’ limousine, an action that causes immediate concern for both Jones and Keeley due to Krapptauer’s frail health and a heart condition. Despite their protests and clear apprehension about his physical limitations, Krapptauer insists that risking his life for Howard Campbell's wife—who is linked to Adolf…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16: The Visit opens with Chona, comatose in a private hospital room, receiving special treatment arranged by a wealthy theater owner from Philadelphia. This arrangement creates a sense of discomfort among the hospital staff, who are unaccustomed to dealing with such high-profile patients. The presence of a diverse group of visitors, particularly wealthy Jews and several Black individuals, raises suspicion among the nurses, who aren’t used to this mix on their floor. For four days, Chona remains…
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      Chapter 16: Joe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 16: Joe from The Berry Pickers, the protagonist, Joe, is nearing the end of his life, yet there is an undeniable tranquility in the way he approaches these final moments. Although his eyes remain closed and the world seems distant, the touch of his daughter Leah’s hand provides a grounding presence in his life. It is the last tangible connection to the world he has known, offering him comfort and a sense of peace. Surrounding him, his father and brother Charlie also offer silent support,…
    • Chapter 16: A Well-Preserved Woman … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 begins with the narrator reflecting on the emotional reunion with his wife, Helga, after many years of separation. As the couple ascends to the attic together, a mixture of joy and sorrow fills the air, as they both grapple with the weight of their shared history and the trials that have kept them apart for so long. They are not alone in this intimate moment; Father Keeley and Vice-Bundesführer Krapptauer are also present, observing the poignant reunion, further complicating the atmosphere. The…
    • Chapter 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round begins by highlighting the pilgrimage of Aghdas Kavandi, a mother from Iran, to the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, a revered site for millions. Aghdas’s journey was driven by her deep concern for her son, Kaveh, who was born profoundly deaf. Initially, she believed that his condition was a result of her fall during pregnancy, but this belief was later corrected when a genetic connection to deafness in the family was discovered. Despite this newfound…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15: The Worm begins with Mrs. Fioria Carissimi learning about a shocking incident involving a Jewish storekeeper and a deaf boy named Dodo from Vivana Agnello, the president of the Volunteer Women’s Association. Vivana had spread a rumor that the Jewish family had hidden Dodo in an attempt to extort money from the locals, yet paradoxically, they had still called the police on him. Fioria, however, remains largely indifferent to Vivana’s gossip, choosing to focus more on maintaining her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 15: Ruthie, the narrative begins with Ruthie stepping into a small, musty room that seems to hold the echoes of both joy and sorrow. This room, filled with family memories, acts as a backdrop for Ruthie’s emotional turmoil as she faces her brother Joe’s terminal illness. Ruthie, unfamiliar with the reality of death and the emotional complexity of such an intimate relationship, enters with a sense of both dread and anticipation. She has never experienced anything like this before, especially…
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