Raymond Luczak's new novel tells the stories of a number of deaf gay men over a period of 15 years. The 258 page Men with their Hands mostly follows Michael, who hears with the help of powerful hearing aids.His family is ashamed of him for being deaf. They refuse to let him use sign, insisting that he try to be “normal”. Michael meets other deaf students who are proud of their ability to talk with their hands, and they teach him not only to sign, but to be proud of himself. He learns that talking hands are a thing of wonder and great beauty. For more information click here.
