Helen Keller: A Life From Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Helen Keller * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. What was Helen Keller’s legacy to the world? Was it the impressive list of firsts that she accomplished as a deafblind person? Was it the assistance that she gave to the cause of the handicapped? Was it her numerous writings, her forgotten ideals, her inspirational quotations? Or was it simply her story? Inside you will read about... ✓ Growing up Deaf and Blind at Ivy Green ✓ Learning to Speak ✓ Earning Her Bachelor’s Degree ✓ Relentless Work and Radical Socialism ✓ Keller’s Secret Engagement ✓ Late Life and Death And much more! Perhaps the only way to measure the gift of Helen Keller would be to discover just how her life has touched the lives of the presidents, inventors, poets, and other famous people of her day down to the countless school urchins who have heard the tale of the little girl that could not see or hear. Helen Keller meant something to them all. Series Biographies of Women in History Book 6

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction

114 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2018

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Reviews

[Anupama C K(b0rn_2_read) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read about Helen Keller when I was in school. This short book provides a concise biography of her life

[Estifanos · Rating 3 out of 5]

These words from another writing best describe the type of person she was.

"I am not a perfect being. . . . I have more faults than I know what to do with. I have a naughty temper. I am stubborn, impatient of hindrances and of stupidity. I have not in the truest sense a Christian spirit. I am naturally a fighter. I am lazy. I put off till tomorrow what I might better do today. I do not feel that I have been compensated for the two senses I lack. I have worked hard for all the senses I have got, and always I beg for more."
-Helen Keller

[Wade · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Helen Keller was more than an encouraging story about overcoming handicaps, more than a poster child for the education of the deafblind.”

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

“Helen Keller’s life, lived in the dark of blindness, sends a ray of hope and inspiration that has brightened the lives of millions.”

Part of this book was particularly interesting that details the struggle and triumph of Helen Keller along with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. I liked how when no one seemed able to reach the frustrated and often violent child, Anne had the patience to break through the barriers allowing Helen to communicate and understand the world around her. However, learning about a lot of the immoral views of Helen Keller (pro-abortion and pro-euthanasia of mentally handicapped babies) coupled with staunch militant socialist views was troubling to learn. Even the fact that she thought creation was a myth. This book definitely stripped down her life to all the pretty and un-pretty parts. But all in all, the things she was able to accomplish was remarkable.

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short biography of Helen Keller. Most everyone knows the story of the beginning of her life. How she was deaf and blind and how a teacher, Anne Sullivan, came into her life and began the process of teaching her to read and open herself to the world outside of herself. That was all covered in the play and movie, The Miracle Worker. But for most of us, other than a few inspiring quotes attributed to her, that's all we know of Ms Keller. That's unfortunate. She was a champion of not only the handicapped of all kinds, she was a champion of all repressed peoples. This led her to a deep dedication to Socialist philosophies, of which she became a spokesperson. She was also a founding member of the ACLU. This book doesn't go into a lot of depth on any subject, but it hits on enough highlights of Keller's life that make it well worth reading.

[Star Gater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disturbing and well-written. There is a whole lot more to her than I knew. I knew the movie with she and Anne.

HK was mean and had a different perspective on politics. Her work ethic, and those who dedicated their lives to her worked equally as hard.

This is a good read. Not for her disabilities, but for her stamina.

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, I thought I knew a lot about Helen Keller - but I did not know of her socialistic [communistic- Lenin was one of her heroes], anticapitalistic [though capitalists supported her financially] viewpoints. She even supported handicapped babies being euthanized [oh the irony].
Her early life is nothing short of inspirational, her latter life is sad.

[Terri's Dangerous When Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent biography. I thought I knew a lot about Helen Keller (having studied her in grade school and also I have seen the movie, 'The Miracle Worker," but this biography is highly informative and I learned a lot. It is interesting that the message left to future generations about Helen Keller is about how she overcame her disabilities and not the message Helen so passionately wanted to make in regards to socialism and human rights. I was very moved to learn about Helen's lifelong friends and the woman that traveled with her and helped her to their death. This is an excellent read that I highly recommend.

[Patricia S Winchel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much I didn’t know about Helen Keller

This is a very informative biography of Ms Keller. I did not know the vast extend of her learning and admire how she accomplished what most people could never accomplish themselves and amazingly she did it without eyesight or hearing. However, I found her radical socialism hypocritical since she benefited over and over from the goodness of capitalism. Sadly, her vision of a utopia where all are loving equal members of society will only be realized by those whose reward is in heaven, a place she will never know because she chose to reject the only access to it.

[Karen]

I finished this book yesterday. It's a basic book about Helen Keller's life. One of the things that surprised me that I learned from the book was that she was quite liberal politically. In fact, she and Anne Sullivan moved from at least one location because of political pressure on her. I always knew that Helen was very intelligent and learned things quickly. What I didn't know was that she attended a number of universities here and abroad to get her degree. After that, she was involved in political activities in many areas. Well done.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Impressed

I literally knew nothing about Helen Keller before this. I got carried into her story as though in a boat amongst the waves. I found her to be so much more than what I expected. I have to point out an error that really bothered me, though. Please don't use the word numberless when you really mean numerous. It made me itch every time I saw it.

[Bonnie Gleckler Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real successes and hidden truths.

We all have heard of Helen Keller and her victory of overcoming her disability of both blindness and deafness. This, however, is an eye opener. We learn of her relationship with Anne Sullivan, of her education, of her political beliefs, her travels, the many books and articles she’d written. And, many other interesting parts of her life.

[Ed Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beyond The Superficial

This short biography not only tells the commonly known part of Helen Keller’s life journey as a deaf and blind woman, it also tells the story of Keller’s political activism and financial challenges as an adult. Her legacy is more complex than I realized, and this quick read gives you a high level view of her fascinating journey. A good read.

[Kasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hellen Keller is a mindblowing example of a person who overcame the greatest obstacles in her existence proving that with enough determination even a deafblind person could be educated and spend her life meaningfully at the beginning of the twentieth century.
It's a crucial example for women at present times.
Must read!

[Shelley Kaloci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational

Very inspired by the things Helen Keller was able to accomplish in her life while working with the difficulties she faced. I had never read about her until this book. I was not aware that she helped form the A.C.L.U, or that she was responsible for all of the work the Lion's Club does for the sight impaired.

[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the book very inspirational. Helen Keller was blind and deaf and yet accomplished so much and inspired many. It was her teacher Anne Sullivan’s patience and dedication that helped her accomplish so much. I did wonder if Helen Keller could have accomplished all that she did if it had not been for Anne Sullivan.

The book is concise but gave me plenty of information.

[Nicholas Bellotti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Liberal

He ended up talking about her liberal politics almost as much as her life when the average reader I am imagining wants to know more about her and less about her beliefs which are obvious that he probably cherry picked

[Belinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only accurate but read within an hour!

I loved the fact that this book went beyond her childhood difficulties. Helen Keller true story was written in all its glory. It advises of her true political view points and why she so strongly believed in them. It is a great read!

[Stefan Mitchell-Lauridsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but good insight to her life

Good and enjoyable read.
Gives you a good look in to Helen Kellers life, where she is from, what she did and stood up for.
Also the end of her life.

[فيصل كركري · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book for those seeking to know Keller’s contributions and achievements rather than her phenomena

[supraja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Great read
But due to its compactness too many events are crumpled together. They feel like mundane facts at times

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating!

Reading this book revealed a more complete understanding of this fascinating woman. Although, I do not agree with everything she did, I can appreciate her drive.

[Ingrid]

Sempre bello conoscere personaggi realmente esistiti , di questo calibro...quanto valore , stima immensa !

[alton gurney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Keller

It was a good read. It taught me how to appreciate all the things that I have. Taught me just enough About the person and her life.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A summary of Helen Keller's life

I read this book to get a summary of Helen's life. It is a short book that you could finish in one sitting.

[Robert L Gouker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Hero

I have always admired Helen Keller.. she is the epitome of strength and grace.. she overcame obstacles to live a full and fulfilling life..

[Barbara Bass · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good biography of Helen Keller. I learned a lot about her adult life that I didn't know before

[Njoroge]

An inspiring story about vision, resilience and chasing dreams despite vast challenges.