Wright tells of her experiences growing up as a deaf person in Iron Mine, North Carolina in the 1920s-1940s. Her account is historically significant because its provides valuable descriptive information about faculty and staff at a residential school for black deaf and blind students. She was involved in the school as both student and teacher, and gives details on curriculum, which included a Black History celebration. Includes b&w photos from family collections. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)