The Story of My Life

Name: The Story of My Life
Brand: Random House USA Inc
SKU: 9780812968866
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By Helen Keller

Series: Modern Library Classics

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The Story of My Life by Helen Keller is a captivating autobiography detailing Keller's remarkable journey from early childhood, when she lost her sight and hearing, to her eventual triumph over these disabilities with the help of her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan. This inspiring memoir explores the challenges Keller faced and her unwavering determination to live a full and meaningful life. Through eloquent prose, Keller shares her experiences of learning to communicate and her engagement with the world around her, offering readers a profound glimpse into her resilient spirit.
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This captivating memoir offers a profound insight into the world of a woman who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind at a young age. You might enjoy this book if you're inspired by stories of resilience and determination, or if you're interested in learning how personal growth can triumph over adversity. Helen Keller's experiences and achievements continue to motivate readers across generations.

The Story of My Life

This remarkable account of overcoming the debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known, inspirational figures in history. Originally published in 1903, this memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year at Radcliffe College.

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The Story of My Life, a remarkable account of overcoming the debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known, inspirational figures in history.

Originally published in 1903, Keller's fascinating memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year at Radcliffe College.

Series: Modern Library Classics

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The Story of My Life by Helen Keller is often praised for its inspirational and powerful portrayal of Keller's journey overcoming immense challenges. Figures like Winston Churchill and Mark Twain have lauded her as an iconic and eternal figure, highlighting the profound impact of her story and accomplishments on the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812968866

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Modern Library Inc

Illustration: 17 B&W PHOTOGRAPHS

Contributors:

Edited by James Berger

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 400

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Helen Keller Non-Fiction Series: Modern Library Classics

About the Author

Helen Keller, born in 1880, was the first deaf-blind graduate of Radcliffe College. Later, she became a high-profile socialist, and throughout her life she was a strong advocate for the blind and deaf communities, visiting over thirty-five countries and publishing fourteen books about her experiences, which have been translated into more than fifty languages. She died in 1968. James Berger is associate professor of English at Hofstra University. The author of After the End- Representations of Post-Apocalypse, Berger has been awarded a Charles Phelps Taft Postdoctoral Fellowship by the University of Cincinnati and a research fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities. He is now working on his next book, Those Who Can't Speak. He lives in Connecticut.