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Matthew Gunn
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“In the same way that we mourn the loss of species, and fear that reduced biodiversity could have catastrophic effects on the planet, so we should fear the loss of cultures, because the diversity of thought and language and opinion is what makes the world vibrant.” (112)
“I do not wish for the life my father left behind, but I know that some spirit forged in that particular adversity made me possible.” (114)
— Jul 02, 2025 03:38PM
“I do not wish for the life my father left behind, but I know that some spirit forged in that particular adversity made me possible.” (114)
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Matthew Gunn
is on page 256 of 962
Oo this is a difficult read. So far, it’s written from a very pessimistic point of view, even though the pessimism is very logical.
— May 14, 2026 08:29AM
Matthew Gunn
is on page 82 of 962
Gosh dude the dynamics of Deaf culture with deaf kids and hearing parents is so vast
— Jun 14, 2025 08:54AM
Matthew Gunn
is on page 57 of 962
Deep thought book, which I love. The beginning talks about vertical relationships and horizontal relationships being ways we relate or don’t relate to our parents. The author brings in his own experience of being gay as a horizontal relationship. I’m just now into the second chapter about deafness and Deaf culture
— Jun 10, 2025 06:09PM
