The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
First off I would like to say that I have not read very many biographies or auto biographies before. I'm finding I enjoy them. But then again I've also gotten into watching documentaries on Netflix.
We all have heard of Helen Keller but most have not read her own words. It's hard to imagine how someone both deaf and blind can be taught. That is not an ignorant thought but instead is one that proves just how much dedication Helen's teacher, Ann Sullivan, poured into her job. Her job was to teach one single student and she did it well. Helen demonstrated great intelligence in her ability to overcome her disabilities.
Hearing the words of Helen Keller help to make her a "real person" rather than just a history lesson that one is barely even attached to. It shows how much spunk and mischievous energy she had. It shows the will she possessed to learn and the capacity in which she learned to love.
I am now interested in reading more on Ann Sullivan and probably will in the near future.
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