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From the second half of the book I enjoyed learning new things and being able to find ways that I could relate these things to my life after graduation and my career. The two chapters that I was interested in were chapter 126: “Why do graduates of school for the deaf hold reunions every other year?” chapter 127: “I’ve noticed that Deaf people travel a lot—more than hearing people. Why? And how can they afford to? Where do they get the money?” I believe that I enjoyed these two chapters because it gave me insight on how Deaf people value friendship in each other it also gives me a closer look on the deaf community. I enjoyed reading chapter 126 because it gave me a better insight on the relationship of Deaf people, and how school plays a role in the relationship they have with each other. I never thought about how we go through school (k-12) and are being introduced to so many different people or going from middle to high school and some kids are no longer in your district so you can no longer go to school with them. Another reason I think I liked this chapter was because I plan on...

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