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21. Helen Keller (First Book) by Lois Markham | |
School & Library Binding: 64
Pages
(1993-02)
list price: US$21.00 Isbn: 053120104X Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
22. The Radical Lives of Helen Keller (The History of Disability) by Kim Nielsen | |
Hardcover: 192
Pages
(2004-01-01)
list price: US$35.00 -- used & new: US$29.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0814758134 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description "Nielsen has compiled an outstanding collection, including many letters and photos that are being published for the first time. And even if you didn't grow up in Alabama, you may still marvel about how a little girl from Tuscumbia not only beat the odds but also blazed trails." "Stunning final chapter." "If you have not read Kim Nielsen's The Radical Lifes of Helen Keller, then I highly recommend it.As a person who has labored through numerous thick volumes on the life of this remarkable deaf-blind woman, I am delighted with Nielsen's concise and refreshing scholarly work.She examines Keller's life from a Disability Studies perspective.The book is enjoyable and easy to read, and it captures Keller's political dimension with great detail, based on such additional-and sometimes chilling-sources as military intelligence and FBI files.Nielsen does great justice to both the subject of her book and to Disability Studies as an emerging field." "This is an important book." "Nielsen's study challenges our impoverished cultural memories of Keller, which may have for too long served to "flatten" both our understanding not just of Keller's complex, contradictory life, but also the politics of disability, U.S. racialism, and women's political activities." "The Radical Lives of Helen Keller thus is an important, essential guide for any who would receive a well-rounded survey of her life." "Radical Lives fills out an important dimension of our cultural memory of the adult Helen Keller." "Nielsen's account is thoroughly researched, well organized and extremely well written....a truly important and exciting work." "Nielson examines Helen Keller's radical politics and the various reasons her politcal views were so often neglected." "Based on expansive research in wide-ranging materials, including military intelligence and FBI files, Kim Nielsen unveils Helen Keller's political life. This finely written biography helps us understand the movement for disability rights in our own time." "Nielsen's book gives us a Helen Keller for our times. We meet a complex person whose politics defy our reductionist knowledge about her, whose lived experience makes for compelling reading. The Radical Lives of Helen Keller renders three-dimensional, perhaps for the first time, a figure who all too often is known to the world, but known in minimalist flatness merely as a symbol of overcoming disability. Nielsen shows us that there is so much more to Keller—a political activist, theorist, and intellectual with unconventional, and, yes, even uncomfortable, opinions. She forthrightly explores these contradictions, in lucid, readable prose, to allow a very real version of Helen Keller to emerge from the darkness." Several decades after her death in 1968, Helen Keller remains one of the most widely recognized women of the twentieth century. But the fascinating story of her vivid political life—particularly her interest in radicalism and anti-capitalist activism—has been largely overwhelmed by the sentimentalized story of her as a young deaf-blind girl. Keller had many lives indeed. Best known for her advocacy on behalf of the blind, she was also a member of the socialist party, an advocate of women's suffrage, a defender of the radical International Workers of the World, and a supporter of birth control—and she served as one of the nation's most effective but unofficial international ambassadors. In spite of all her political work, though, Keller rarely explored the political dimensions of disability, adopting beliefs that were often seen as conservative, patronizing, and occasionally repugnant. Under the wing of Alexander Graham Bell, a controversial figure in the deaf community who promoted lip-reading over sign language, Keller became a proponent of oralism, thereby alienating herself from others in the deaf community who believed that a rich deaf culture was possible through sign language. But only by distancing herself from the deaf community was she able to maintain a public image as a one-of-a-kind miracle. Using analytic tools and new sources, Kim E. Nielsen's political biography of Helen Keller has many lives, teasing out the motivations for and implications of her political and personal revolutions to reveal a more complex and intriguing woman than the Helen Keller we thought we knew. Customer Reviews (1)
A powerful social, political and literary biography |
23. Helen Keller (Gateway Biographies) by Sandra H. Shichtman | |
Library Binding: 48
Pages
(2002-09-01)
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Helen Keller -Biography Worth Reading |
24. Who Was Helen Keller? (Who Was...?) by Gare Thompson | |
Paperback: 112
Pages
(2003-08-25)
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Editorial Review Book Description Customer Reviews (4)
Biographies for Beginners
Excellent for upper elementary students
Great subject for a children book.
Helen Keller |
25. The Story of My Life: The Restored Edition by Helen Keller | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(2003-04-15)
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Person of the Century
A wonderful restoration of a remarkable story Although Helen Keller's story is familiar to all, to read it described in her own words is even more compelling.Using wonderful, descriptive prose, Keller does a masterful job of depicting her transformation into a sentient being after the arrival of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.Of particular note is Keller's frequent use of sight-oriented language (e.g., "very soon the green, pointed buds showed signs of opening") despite her disabilities.Although Keller tells of several dark periods in her life--including the "Frost King" incident and her struggles at college--what shines through most clearly is her incredible optimism and unfailingly cheerful disposition. As amazing as it is to read Keller's story in her own words, it is her letters which leave the reader feeling truly astonished.Just three and a half months after Sullivan first arrived to teach Helen, Keller was able to write simple declaratory statements such as "helen write anna george will give helen apple."The progression of Keller's language is truly extraordinary; just five months later, she is writing nearly as well as--or perhaps better than--other children her age:"I am glad to write you a letter. Father will send you a picture."Soon it is nearly impossible to believe that this young woman spent her first eight years without thought or speech.Included within Keller's letters are some of the replies she received from her many famous friends, such as the poet John Whittier. Following Keller's letters are supplementary accounts from various sources, most notably the letters of Annie Sullivan.My one complaint about the book is that I wish these letters had been printed side-by-side with Keller's; it would have been truly captivating to read the accounts of pupil and teacher in tandem.Still, Sullivan's accounts are appealing in their own right, and her life's dedication to her student was truly remarkable.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to get the clearest, most true account of one of the 20th century's most fascinating women, Helen Keller. ... Read more |
26. Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) by Johanna Hurwitz | |
Hardcover: 48
Pages
(2003-10-28)
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Helen Keller - Courage in the Dark
Excellent Book for Beginning Reader
The brave deaf and blind girl I recommend this book because it tells about how a girl can do something with her life even though she's blind.
so-so story about a great woman
A Shameful Book! This book reduces her to a permanent teenager, and an image on a postage stamp.This book misinforms young people, and gives them a ridiculous idea of what Helen Keller was really all about. ... Read more |
27. The Helen Keller Story (American Cavalcade) by Catherine Owens Peare | |
Library Binding: 176
Pages
(1994-01)
list price: US$9.95 Isbn: 1559050845 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Biography Book Report on Helen Keller
Helen Keller
Helen Keller |
28. Helen Keller: Break Down the Walls! (Defining Moments) by Margaret Fetty | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2006-08)
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29. The World At Her Fingertips: Story Of Helen Keller, The by Joan Dash | |
Mass Market Paperback: 240
Pages
(2002-08)
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AThe World At Her Fingertips
helen keller
Informative Book
You will come away feeling empowered by this story.
Good, but a few inconsistancies... |
30. Helen Keller (On My Own Biographies) by Jane Sutcliffe | |
Hardcover: 48
Pages
(2002-09)
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My Mom Wrote It So You Better Love It! |
31. Helen Keller (Real People) by Pam Walker | |
Paperback: 24
Pages
(2000-08)
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32. Helen Keller; Handicapped Girl, by Katharine Elliot Wilkie | |
School & Library Binding:
Pages
(1969-01)
list price: US$3.95 Isbn: 0672500760 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
33. Helen Keller (Wonder Books Level 2 Biographies) by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel, Robert B. Noyed | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2001-08)
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34. Helen Keller: Author and Advocate for the Disabled (Spirit of America, Our People) by Deborah Kent | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2003-08)
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35. Helen Keller: Selected Writings (History of Disability) | |
Paperback: 398
Pages
(2005-06-01)
Isbn: 0814758304 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction. "These words written so long ago are as lively and relevant as if they were just typed.... Editor Kim Nielsen has compiled a treasure trove of Helen Keller's letters, speeches, and other writings that provide a glimpse into Keller's friendships; her views about disability, politics, and social justice; and her affection and respect for her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy.... Because of the breadth of topics addressed, this book will be of significance to a wide variety of people.... As evidenced by her own words, Helen Keller was a deeply spiritual person with high regard for the dignity of each person and a desire for social justice. My admiration for her as a woman and as a citizen has increased by reading this book."—Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness "[This] makes a fine companion to The Radical Lives of Helen Keller. . . . A useful addition to academic libraries supporting literature programs and larger public libraries."—Library Journal ÂHere is Helen Keller's endlessly fascinating life in all its variety: from intimate personal correspondence to radical political essays, from autobiography to speeches advocating the rights of disabled people. All are illuminated by Nielsen's insightful introductory essays. The wealth of photos is equally delightful. This is a treasure trove for Keller enthusiasts and scholars alike. "Helen Keller: Selected Writings allows a fresh reassessment of one of the extraordinary figures of the twentieth century. Helen Keller was more than just a blind and deaf woman who learned to communicate, she was an acute intelligence exploring and explaining the world to those with all five senses. This astute selection from her writings enables us to read her public and private words over the many decades of long and productive life." ÂWith the help of the American Foundation for the Blind, editor Nielsen has compiled an outstanding collection, including many letters and photos that are being published for the first time. Â[My life] is so rich with blessings—an immense capacity of enjoyment, books, and beloved friends. . . . Most earnestly I pray the dear Heavenly Father that I may sometime make myself far more worthy of the love shown to me than I am now. When Helen Keller died in 1968, at the age of eighty-eight years old, she was one of the most widely known women in the world. The overnight success of her biography, The Story of My Life, written at age twenty-three, made it obvious to Keller that she was endowed with a gift for writing and speaking. As she got older, she increasingly began to do both on a variety of subjects extending beyond her own disability, including social, political, and theological issues. Helen Keller: Selected Writings collects KellerÂs personal letters, political writings, speeches, and excerpts of her published materials from 1887 to 1968. The book also includes an introductory essay by Kim E. Nielsen, headnotes to each document, and a selected bibliography of work by and about Keller. The majority of the letters and some prints, all drawn from the Helen Keller Archives at the American Foundation for the Blind in New York, are being published for the first time. Literature, education, advocacy, politics, religion, travel: the many interests of Helen Keller culminate in this book and are reflected in her spirited narration. Also portrayed are the individuals Keller inspired and took inspiration from, including her teacher Annie Sullivan, her family, and others with whom she formed friendships throughout the course of her life. This often charming collection revels in and preserves KellerÂs public and private life, coming to us in the year which marks the 125th anniversary of her birthday. |
36. Helen Keller (Discovery Biographies) by Polly Anne Graff | |
Library Binding: 80
Pages
(1992-01)
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Customer Reviews (3)
Flat and dull
Helen's mother and father ate their supper sadly?
almost perfect! |
37. Helen Keller Facing Her Challenges/Challenging the World (Another Great Achiever) by Janet and Geoff Benge | |
Hardcover: 48
Pages
(2000-06-01)
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38. Helen Keller (Women of Achievement) by Dennis Wepman | |
Paperback: 112
Pages
(1988-10)
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Customer Reviews (1)
Great informative biography |
39. Helen Keller: Meet a Woman of Courage (Meeting Famous People) by Carin T. Ford | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2002-12)
list price: US$22.60 -- used & new: US$22.42 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0766018563 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
40. Helen Keller (First Biographies) by Christy Devillier | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2004-01)
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