Get REAL!: A REAL Look at Interpreting

About this book

Has the interpreting world ever driven you nuts? Have you ever been frustrated with the people the job the life we lead as sign language interpreters? Have you ever felt like you were the only interpreter who has made mistakes? Have you ever thought to yourself I cant do this ? If that sounds like you then this book will be the therapy for which you have longed. Join Samantha as she explores the field of interpreting and analyzes the positive and negative choices she and others have made along the way. This book is a raw look at what happens inside the hearts and minds of interpreters and a crazy look at what can happen on the job. It challenges members of our field to break many of the cycles which have entangled us and offers some reminders of truths many interpreters have forgotten. Get REAL! is sarcastic comedic and thought provoking and if you let it it will grow and challenge you to be the best interpreter you can be.