Buddhas in Disguise: Deaf People of Nepal [Hardcover]

Irene Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

Accompanied by photographs, these stories shed light on the deaf culture and community in Nepal.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Irene Taylor is a documentary filmmaker and the founder of Vermilion Films. She won an Emmy Award for The Rural Studio and a 2007 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for her first feature-length documentary, Hear and Now. Her documentaries have appeared on HBO, CBS, A&E|, FOX, and the History Channel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: DawnSignPress (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915035596
• ISBN-13: 978-0915035595
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 11.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,103,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Special Needs

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully photographed study of deaf Nepalese subculture., June 19, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Buddhas in Disguise: Deaf People of Nepal (Hardcover)

"Buddhas in Disguise" is a richly illustrated and knowledgeable portrayal of the life, environment and culture of the deaf in Nepal, written by a woman who spent three years living and working with these forgotten but brave people. The book is worth getting for the photography alone, which is wonderful, but the photos are accompanied by a fascinating description of a people about which the world is nearly completely ignorant. If you are interested in Nepal, in foreign cultures, in excellent photography, or deafness, I highly recommed this book

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb reading about Deaf Culture in a foreign land, September 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Buddhas in Disguise: Deaf People of Nepal (Hardcover)

Americans who have been learning lately about Deaf Culture in America will appreciate reading this book about Deaf people who are not as fortunate in overcoming discrimination or having a rich source of education available for them, and will understand where Deaf Americans have come from. A must-read for educators and advocates who want to undertand what Deaf people face in demanding equality in their lives. Written by a daughter of Deaf parents who saw first-hand what life is like in America, and then learned what it is like to be deaf in a country where Deaf people are not so fortunate. At the same time, the book shows the beauty of the country itself, their culture and customs through photographs made by the author when she took side trips from her base in Kathmandu.