Alandra's lilacs
Tressa Bowers
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 30m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 30m to read Alandra's lilacs.
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Alandra's lilacs
Published
1999
Publisher
Gallaudet University Press
Pages
150
ISBN-10
1563680823
Description
"When, in 1968, nineteen-year-old Tressa Bowers took her baby daughter to an expert on deaf children, he pronounced Alandra to be "stone deaf," that she most likely would never be able to talk, and she probably would not get much of an education because of her communication limitations. Tressa refused to accept this stark assessment of Alandra's prospects. Instead, she began the arduous process of starting her daughter's education."--BOOK JACKET. "Economic need forced Tressa to move several times, and as a result, she and Alandra experienced a variety of learning environments: a pure oralist approach, which discouraged signing; Total Communication, in which the teachers spoke and signed simultaneously; a residential school for deaf children, where Signed English was employed; and a mainstream public school that relied upon interpreters."--BOOK JACKET. "Changes at home added more challenges, from Tressa's divorce to her remarriage, her long work hours, and the ongoing challenge of complete communication within her family. Through it all, Tressa and Alandra never lost sight of their love for each other, and their affection rippled through the entire family. Today, Tressa can triumphantly point to her confident, educated daughter and also speak with pride of her wonderful relationship with her deaf grandchildren. Alandra's Lilacs is a story about the resiliency and achievements of determined, loving people no matter what their circumstances might be."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Alandra's lilacs?
This edition of Alandra's lilacs has approximately 150 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Alandra's lilacs?
For most readers, Alandra's lilacs typically takes between 3h 8m and 2h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Alandra's lilacs?
The estimated word count for Alandra's lilacs is approximately 37,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Alandra's lilacs?
Alandra's lilacs was written by Tressa Bowers.
When was Alandra's lilacs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.