Deaf esprit : inspiration, humor and wisdom from the deaf community / [edited by] Damara Goff Paris and Mark Drolsbaugh.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Deaf identity: I am five years old -- "D" on the nose -- Back to the star -- Anything goes in deaf culture -- Closed door -- What are you...deaf? -- Impossible ideal -- Rock, paper, scissors -- Stories that inspire a smile: Library -- Too young -- Deaf is smart -- Deaf apprentice -- Valentine's day surprise! -- Parental view: Dear Patrick -- When we found out -- My deafness is ..so what?