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Helen Keller : A Life
Helen Keller A Life
Author: Dorothy Herrmann
Helen Keller couldn't hear, couldn't see, and, at first, couldn't speak. Three decades after her death in 1968, she has become a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, and she remains a legendary figure. With her zest for life and learning--and her strength and courage--she was able to transcend her severe disabilities. In a society fearful of ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679443544
ISBN-10: 0679443541
Publication Date: 8/4/1998
Pages: 394
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Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is a fabulous biography, covering all facets of Helen Keller's remarkable life. The author is an excellent writer, and the life itself, of course, was exceptionally well lived. The saddest thing is that Helen was never encouraged or allowed to marry and have a family, which at one point in her life she ardently hoped to do. For all her independent will & strong convictions, Helen was, due to her profound disability, at the mercy of her companions, Annie Sullivan at first; then Polly Thomson, who drove her to - it has to be said, acheive much more than most sighted & hearing people do. Excellent bio & highly recommended...


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