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When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880–1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Her tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps - with the help of her inspired and inspiring teacher, Anne Sullivan - is one of the great stories of human courage and dedication. The Story of My Life, first published in 1903, is Helen Keller's classic autobiography detailing the first 22 years of...
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Scholastic Nonfiction
Pub. Date
c2007
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80 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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"The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images--most rarely, if ever, seen--from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the Blind. The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson."--From amazon.com.
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Viking
Pub. Date
2012
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A tale inspired by a little-known romance between the famous blind and deaf Radcliffe graduate and her private secretary, Peter Fagan, takes place in Keller's thirties when, in the wake of Annie Sullivan's diagnosis with tuberculosis, Keller's plans to marry are thwarted by her disapproving family.
4) Helen Keller
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2005
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31 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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Chronicles the life of the celebrated writer and social reformer who overcame the limitations of being both deaf and blind with the aid and encouragement of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
9) Helen Keller
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
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127 p. : ill (some col.) ; 20 cm.
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Profiles the life of Helen Keller who lost her sight and hearing at the age of two and still learned to read and write despite her handicap.
10) Annie and Helen
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Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2012,©2012
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
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Describes the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and includes excerpts from letters written by Annie about her work with Helen.
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"Twelve-year-old Helen Keller lived in a prison of silence and darkness. Born deaf, blind, and mute, with no way to express herself or comprehend those around her, she flew into primal rages against anyone who tried to help her, fighting tooth and nail with a strength born of furious, unknowing desperation. Then Annie Sullivan came. Half-blind herself, but possessing an almost fanatical determination, she would begin a frightening and incredibly moving...
13) Helen Keller
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
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"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
14) Helen Keller
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2003
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32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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A brief biography highlights some of the struggles and accomplishments in the life of Helen Keller.
Pub. Date
2022
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1 DVD (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since early childhood, was a passionate advocate for change, using her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Becoming Helen Keller examines the complex legacy of this author, advocate, lecturer, and human rights pioneer.
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Scholastic Inc
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[2018]
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
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Describes the life and accomplishments of Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind at a young age and worked to overcome her disabilities with the help of teacher Anne Sullivan to become an activist for Americans with disabilities
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