Book Description
This is the first book-length study of Helen Keller's public speaking. It contains rhetorical analysis about how a person who was "sightless but seen, deaf but heard" learned to communicate, and how she gave public speeches for nearly 80 years inspiring others with her "vision for a better tomorrow." The analysis, texts of various speeches on a broad range of subjects, a chronology of her speeches, and bibliography will be helpful to students and teachers of speech and all those interested in Helen Keller. ... Read more

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Women Who Dare: Helen Keller examines Keller'sfascinating life and accomplishments with informative text and dozens ofhistorical photographs. A special section of the book is devoted to AnneSullivan, who became known as 'the Miracle Worker" for the pioneeringteaching methods that allowed Helen to blossom into one of the most admiredand respected women of her time. ... Read more

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The bestselling biography of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honors. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Huffy
I thank Hellen Keller isgood for kids of all ages.MY favorite
part was when she hit Anny Sullivan. My mom has a sister who is blind.And she had to learn to do alot of things also.Do you know
she has a long red stick. I feelsory for my ant and Hellen keller.

First Chapter Book
This is the first chapter book I ever read. I am now 13 year olds and when I was in 1st grade I learned to read. In first grade I read this book and was hooked on reading forever after that. So thank you to the author!
This book has 95 pages in it, I remember it seemed so long then!

Two generations loved this book
My 8 year old just finished this book and was fascinated.I realized as I looked through it that I read it as a child and loved it too (as an 11 year old).My daughter is now eager to learn more about Braille and the consequences of being blind--though I had to ask her not to walk through the kitchen with her eyes closed.She loved the photos and can't wait to read about Annie Sullivan.A great book to show the triumph of the human spirit over adversity--and without pity!

Helen Keller
I didn't really like Helen Keller. My favorite part is when Helen got her diploma because she was the first blind and deaf to graduate. I don't know how you can chan it was her life.I read it because it was a asiment.

An Inspiration to Young Girls
Helen Keller is a book from my youth that I have hung onto all these years.Helen's story, beautifully told by Margaret Davidson, is an inspiration to all girls because each will face challenges at some point that will seem insurmountable.Here's a girl who had lost three senses yet learned to function in the world so well that she graduated college with honors.

The photographs, illustrations, the raised letter alphabet and the Braille alphabet on the book's back cover really bring Helen's story to life in the mind's of young readers.Highly recommended! ... Read more

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The story of her life and achievements. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

girl in the dark
I like the picture book.It's Helen Keller.Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia Alabama.A girl would like this book if they bought it.6 years old, 6 1/2.I thought I was back in Helen Keller's year.-- Written by Meg, age 5 1/2

Perfect for small children
No, it isn't the full biography of her life that one might expect to find in an adult level book.But, I think it is pretty obvious that it is a picture book.As such, it is perfect for small children.

Basic Information?
I must take issue with the last reviewer. This book provides no basic information about Helen Keller. In fact, in this version, Keller doesn't even graduate from college.How would you like your own productive life of 88 years reduced to your pre-college days?

And we have wonderful photos of Keller's final 66 years, that would have made for fantastic illustrations. Marching for peace; learning to speak so she could denounce the murder of coal miners; helping to found the American Civil Liberties Union; casting her first vote, having been an ardent suffragist.

The story of Helen Keller is one of a person who used her fame to promote social justice, peace, and human rights.You'd never know it from this piece of claptrap.

A Picture Book of Helen Keller
I think this book is TERRIFIC! It told the story very, very well. I loved reading it to my 7-year-old daughter. When we were through, she exclaimed, "Read it again!" I highly recommend it!

smedley
I purchased this book for my 9 year old to help with a biography book report. It is a bit too easy for a third grader as she read it in just a few minutes but it provides the basics for a report. ... Read more

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This book deals with her 25 years after Helen Keller left Radcliffe--the story of her work and friendships. ... Read more

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Great historical read!
This is such an excellent book, especially for those who enjoy learning more about history.So many people know the story of her childhood, and how she overcame being deaf and blind, but that's not her real achievement.She did so many important things after that time, but no one really knows anything about that, it seems.I think this should be a book every high school and college history student should have to read.I'd recommend it to anyone! ... Read more

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This easy-to-read relates the remarkable life of Helen Keller, the tragic illness that made her world forever dark and silent, and the teacher who gave her a new kind of language and a new hope. ... Read more

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Tells the inspirational tale of this spirited crusader.

In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. ... Read more

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Traversing a Dark Valley
"Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." ~Helen Keller

The DK Biographies introduce children to famous and influential individuals, although I personally also enjoy reading these tiny biographies. It is a great way to gain insight into a life and Helen Keller is a symbol of overcoming limitations. She refused to live her life shut away in a dark room and instead she taught herself to speak many languages, traveled to many countries and loved to read.

Helen Keller's life is truly inspirational and although her life started out in such a bleak way, she overcame many obstacles and eventually exceeded everyone's expectations. She was actually world-famous by the age of 10. It is truly amazing to see the articles she wrote at age 12.

After we read about the initial illness that left her blind and deaf, Leslie Garrett takes us on a beautiful journey through Helen's life. She was quite the little prankster as a child and also had a great sense of humor about life in general. She also had a temper and this is where Annie Sullivan enters the picture.

We learn about Annie Sullivan's life and how Helen and Annie meet.Leslie Garrett explains how Helen learns about life and how to live in a world where few people understand her. Annie shows extreme patience in very difficult situations and eventually teaches Helen how to deal with everyday situations. She also teaches her how to read and later on attends college classes with her to spell out the lessons into her hand.

Leslie Garrett's writing style is perfect for this story and this is definitely one of my favorite DK biographies. After reading this story, you will never again think about life in the same way.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller

~The Rebecca Review
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