"Deaf since birth, Abel Ryder grows up misunderstood and forced to learn to speak. It is not until he's sent from his rural hometown to a school for deaf students that he's exposed to Sign, opening his eyes to the richness of language and leading him to Janice, a fellow deaf student whose command over words enamors him"--
Joanne Greenberg
Joanne Greenberg, also known by her pen name Hannah Green, is best known for her novel "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden," a semi-autobiographical work that explores mental illness and the power of the human mind. Her writing style is characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, making her a pioneer in the portrayal of mental health in literature. Greenberg's work has had a lasting impact on the representation of mental illness and the importance of empathy and understanding in literature.