The Joy of Signing by Lottie L. Riekehof (1978, Book, Illustrated)

I love this book. I am currently learning sign language. I've been into it for about four weeks now and this book has been by my side. I take it with me and use it regularly. It is great for learning manual signs. It is a way of learning a new language and brings an inner joy knowing that one can learn to communicate this way. I hope to help others with the knowlege I receive from this book and lessons along the way. A great book. I recommend it. Be sure to get Second Edition though, that way you have the updated information.

I was introduced to the language of sign at the early age of 10 by a Deaf Pastor and his family. He would sign while he was preaching, both to his daughter or wife (whomever was available), and they'd translate for the church. I joined the Deaf Ministry at that time, and I've signed over the past 18 yrs. on/off. I recently had a church member ask for me to help him out with signing; he absolutely loved the gift!! Thanks for selling!

This book is a MUST BUY for anyone who is interested in signing. It covers a lot of informaion and I can forsee coming back to it over and over!

I was excited to find right away the book i've been looking for. And the good shape that it is in. Every page is not damaged in any way from stains, to torn, and ripped. The seller of this book responded adimately and shipped the product as soon as possible. As well for the packaging was adiquit and above standards.

I had signed up for a short tutorial at church to learn how to sign a song in service and our teacher is trying to get an actual group together and help her in her field of mission for the hearing/communication impaired. She raved about this book and told each of us if we were planning to continue our education in signing this was a must have. I also bought Religious signing. I made a very good choice in my purchase.

THIS BOOK IS A VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND MANUAL ON USING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. WELL WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED! A MUST FOR THOSE NEEDING TO LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT EASIER TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAF. I HAVE BOUGHT 2 OF THEM FOR GIFTS AND HAVE NO REGRETS!

I decided to buy this item because I am learning sign language to preach God's word. The book really helps a lot and it gives good examples. I would definitely recommend it to someone who is consistent with what they do and really want to learn.

I have had many sign books in the past. I've used them to learn sign, and I have used them to teach sign. The "Joy of Signing" is the clearest, most descriptive book I have used.

It is far more difficult to learn hand positions and movements from a book than from a person. Some times simple differences such as direction or repetition of a hand movement can change the total concept or meaning of a word. The "Joy of Signing" uses pictures and phrasing that are very clear in these aspects. Additionally postures, facial expression and the speed and size of movements are important in sign, just as voice inflection and volume are crucial to spoken communication. The Joy of sign clearly states how the meaning of one word can be changed in using nuances.

"Joy of Signing" offers a large selection of words. From teaching a young child the basics of sign, to carrying on a conversation with a friend about last week's sermon, the variety of words and phrasing found in this book will supply you with what you need to converse.

I bought this book as a replacement for a book I lost in a flood. I lost several sign books, some specialized and some general, but this is the book I chose to replace. It is by far the best book I have found for those who wish to learn just a little sign for fun, or for those who wish to learn sign with the intention of using it on a daily basis. I feel comfortable recommending this book to anyone who has an interest in learning this language.

Book was in excellent condition, just as promised. It was also recieved in a timly manner. Would definatly by from this seller again.

Great purchase. Would definitely purchase from this seller again the book was exactly how it was promised to be.