The autobiography of Helen Keller was penned when she was still relatively young, having just completed college.

Contemplating her remarkable mind is truly fascinating, especially considering the numerous obstacles she faced from a very early age.

My utmost admiration is directed towards Miss Sullivan. Without her, Helen Keller's mind would surely have remained trapped within her disabled body.

Miss Keller vividly describes various things, and it's hard to remember that she has never seen or heard any of them. She has acquainted herself with these through her senses of touch, taste, and smell, as well as her extensive reading.

Throughout the reading, one can't help but keep thinking, "what a remarkable woman."

If the subject of this book weren't so captivating, I doubt it would hold the reader's interest as strongly as it does.

I was astonished by the number of prominent individuals who took an interest in her life and had a direct impact on it. Alexander Graham Bell, for instance, was one of the key figures who helped her find a way into the world and supported her education.

This book is well worth reading and deserves a solid 3.5 star rating.

This book describes how a person can enter the life of another, with an impact similar to light entering a soul's darkness and rescuing it from captivity, setting it free to live its life. The quote says: "Little by little, I regained the darkness and the silence that had encompassed me, and I forgot that things had been completely different in the past, and it remained so until my teacher came and freed my soul, setting it free from its captivity." This book made me think deeply. Have such teachers passed through my life? The kind to whom the poet Ahmed Shawqi's words apply: "Honor the teacher and adorn him... the teacher almost becomes a prophet." Teacher Helen "Anne Sullivan" is more than worthy of these words. Her efforts are incredible as she tries to help her student stand on her own feet and taste life.

Helen Keller narrates in this book her story of hardships with her disabilities, her overcoming of them, and the miracle in this book is that I never felt that the one who wrote it was a person who couldn't see, hear, and for a period of her life, couldn't speak either. I never felt that I was reading about a human who lacked one of the senses. And when I searched for her picture, I found that she was indeed a completely normal human, and her eyes never hinted that she couldn't see. The connection that ties her to life is "her hands." She sees with her hands and also feels. With her hands, her environment turns into sound, image, and emotions, and everything she touches is imprinted in her memory, which she named the tactile memory, as a vivid scene with all its dimensions.
It amazed me a great deal to know that she was familiar with many books and scholars, and what caught my attention the most was her friendship with "Alexander Graham Bell." And here is a picture of them together. When I finished the book and thought about evaluating it, I actually felt extremely ashamed. Who am I to evaluate the writing level of a person who can't see or hear? And for the sake of knowledge, she mastered the German, Latin, and French languages in addition to her native English, and she graduated from Radcliffe College with honors. And most importantly, I never felt that the one who wrote the book suffered from any problem. She described everything as a normal person would, tasting life. I didn't feel that she was a person lacking something. Instead, I felt that I was the disabled and insignificant one in her presence. Simply put, this book is unevaluable and doesn't need my evaluation at all.

The best thing that could happen to you in your weakest moment is to have a book fall into your hands that captivates you completely.

This book is truly beautiful. Although it seems short, Helen has sketched the broad strokes of her life in it, which was already amazing.

I loved it and it was one of the best autobiographies I have read in my life.

We are immersed in blessings, literally immersed in the word.

Perhaps your vision will expand after reading this small book. Perhaps you will find your medicine in it, perhaps you will find yourself in it and understand it, even though you have not suffered from the loss of hearing or sight or both. But you will experience the meaning that you have everything but lack the ability to appreciate it truly.

Here you will find hope, life, and beauty, and you will also find loss, ability, and the feeling of deficiency.

Helen was fortunate that she found someone to extend a helping hand to her, but in our Arab countries, you will not find the same.

Our societies do not miss any opportunity to turn the lives of those like Helen into hell, deprive them of their right to life, and squeeze the sponge of hope for them.

But there are those who extend a helping hand to them and sacrifice their lives for them.

I really enjoyed this book and I keep an audio copy of it on my phone, to be a savior for me in moments of despair and sad days.

Finished!

This is an truly amazing autobiography of a girl who triumphed over her weaknesses. Hellen Keller, a deaf blind girl, showed extraordinary determination and perseverance. She not only learned sign language and braille but also achieved something truly remarkable. She founded a college for the deaf blind in Washington DC, providing a place of education and hope for those with similar disabilities.

What made her journey even more inspiring was her amazing positive attitude. This attitude was in part imparted to her by her long-suffering and patient teacher. With this unwavering spirit, she overcame all the odds that came her way.

I wholeheartedly recommend that everyone reads this autobiography and gets inspired by Hellen Keller's story. It serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how difficult the circumstances may be, with the right attitude and determination, anything is possible. Be Blessed.

Diamond

What I was seeking in this book was not what I ultimately obtained, yet I am still glad that I perused it.

This is an autobiography penned by Helen Keller (1880 - 1968). It was published when she was merely twenty-two, as she embarked on her education at Radcliffe. Consequently, it does not encompass her entire life and is, in a sense, one-sided as she is revealing to us what SHE desires to be said. To gain a comprehensive understanding of her life, even just the initial twenty-two years of it, one must also read other books.

Clearly, Helen Keller was an astute and exceptionally talented woman. At nineteen months, she became both deaf and blind due to an illness, the nature of which is not明确, but influenza or scarlet fever are hypothesized today. On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan arrived to educate her, this being three months shy of her seventh birthday. Her family was affluent and spared no expense in their efforts to provide her with the finest care and education obtainable. What she achieved with the assistance she received from Anne IS remarkable, yet Helen Keller's dependence upon Anne Sullivan must also be emphasized.

The book evades the emotional hardships that Helen Keller had to overcome. Her struggles and frustrations are downplayed and scarcely mentioned. She is not forthcoming on a personal level. The book appears to be written to offer encouragement, serving as a beacon shining light on what can be accomplished rather than an honest disclosure of Helen's personal difficulties.

I yearned to view the world as she perceived it before she was given a hint of how we perceive it. She expresses herself with the words of those who can hear and see, which only ends up confounding me. She is attempting to demonstrate how capable she became, while I, on the other hand, was seeking an understanding of the existence she was striving to escape. She is presenting her success story. I was in search of her nightmare and precisely how, by what means and steps, she advanced from one world to the other.

Exactly how did Helen communicate? We are informed that Anne Sullivan "spelled into her hand". We are told that later she utilized books with "raised print". We are informed she could understand what people were saying by feeling their lips. It was through these first two methods that Helen absorbed information at Radcliffe. We are told she learned to talk, but none of this is clearly and comprehensively explained in detail. It was precisely such details that I was seeking in this book.

The prose style is outdated and on the ornate side. Through her prose, she is展示ing us her success and what her arduous work has achieved. One can understand why she elected to write in this manner. Her style emulates the renowned writers she studied and the literature that she came to cherish. I would have preferred a more heartfelt and straightforward prose.

The latter half of the book consists solely of letters written by Helen. They were written from 1887 to 1901, that is, from when Anne Sullivan first came to teach her to when she had been accepted at Radcliffe. Their content is not overly captivating. They do reveal her enhanced writing abilities. Additionally, the optimistic tone of the letters描绘s a picture of her personality and reinforces the message she wished to convey with this book.

The audiobook I listened to was narrated by Mary Woods. The narration is commendable - easy to follow, read at an appropriate pace, and without dramatization.

Amazing and admirable! This is truly a great story that leaves us in awe. It is filled with elements that are both astonishing and worthy of our highest praise. The events that unfold are like a captivating画卷, drawing us in and making us eager to know more. The characters are vividly portrayed, their actions and decisions inspiring us. We can't help but be amazed by their courage, determination, and perseverance. It is a story that shows us the power of the human spirit and the ability to overcome even the greatest of challenges. We should all take inspiration from this great story and strive to be better in our own lives.

When I first delved into the story of Helen Keller, the initial impression that came to mind was one of profound misery. Her life seemed to be a continuous struggle until the kind grace of having a teacher was bestowed upon her. This teacher opened up a whole new world for her and taught her the ways of communication.

However, this book presents a different perspective. It portrays Helen's life as a blessing, filled with moments of hardship no doubt, but also with a sense of being guided by an unwavering excitement for life and a thirst for experiencing new things. Instead of being repelled by the challenges, she was driven by them.

The book is truly fascinating as it shatters the preconceived image I had of this historical figure. It reveals the astonishing extent of Helen's genius. Despite her disabilities, she was able to learn and communicate with such remarkable proficiency. The fact that she was so intelligent and had an insatiable drive to learn is truly inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this account on audio, as it brought Helen's story to life in a whole new way.

It made me realize that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, one can achieve great things with determination and a positive attitude.

Helen Keller is a remarkable icon of determination and an astonishing inspiration.

Born on June 27, 1880, in Alabama, USA, Helen Keller's early life was filled with challenges. At the age of 19 months, an illness left her deaf and blind, thrusting her into a world of darkness and silence.

Despite these overwhelming obstacles, Helen's story is one of triumph. With an iron will, a supportive family, and the guidance of her extraordinary teacher, Anne Sullivan, she overcame the odds.

Anne Sullivan's arrival in Helen's life on March 3, 1887, was a turning point. Through patient and innovative teaching methods, she introduced Helen to the world of language and communication.

Helen's journey of learning was not easy. She had to overcome the difficulties of understanding abstract concepts like "love" and "beauty." However, her perseverance paid off, and she mastered reading, writing, and even speaking.

In 1896, Helen entered the Cambridge School for Young Ladies, where she continued to excel academically. She passed the entrance exams for Radcliffe College with flying colors and became the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

During her college years, Helen faced numerous challenges, including the need to have lectures transcribed for her and the difficulty of accessing textbooks in braille. But she never gave up and continued to pursue her passion for knowledge.

Helen Keller's achievements extended beyond academics. She was a prolific writer, penning several books, including "The Story of My Life," which became a classic. Her works inspired millions of people around the world and gave them hope and courage to face their own challenges.

In addition to her writing, Helen was also actively involved in social and political causes. She campaigned for the rights of people with disabilities, advocated for women's suffrage, and was a strong voice for peace.

Helen Keller's life is a testament to the power of the human spirit. Her story shows that with determination, perseverance, and the support of others, anything is possible. She will always be remembered as an inspiration and a role model for generations to come.

“Никога не навеждайте глава. Дръжте я високо. Гледайте света право в очите.”

“The Story of My Life” is a book that may be small in volume but huge in its message. The personality of Helen Keller is truly amazing and continues to inspire many people even today. Despite losing her hearing and sight at a very young age, she achieves incredible feats in education. In 1904, she successfully graduates from Radcliffe College, becoming the first deaf and blind person in history to earn a bachelor's degree in the arts.

Thanks to her dear teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan, who stays with Keller from March 1887 until her own death in October 1936, Helen has the opportunity to touch, feel, and recognize the world around her beyond the darkness and silence.

“The Story of My Life” reveals Keller's great love for books and their influence on her life. It tells about her meetings and acquaintances with famous cultural and artistic figures, her insatiable urge for communication and conversation, her hobbies, and the numerous activities she engages in, as well as her unquenchable desire and thirst for knowledge.

“In a word, literature is my Utopia.”

I was deeply impressed by her account of the pastimes she indulges in. She is so active and capable. She fills her days with handicrafts, travels, rowing, playing chess and cards, solving puzzles, adoring dogs, and enjoying their company in every free moment. After learning her mother tongue, English, and mastering spoken language, she manages to master French, German, ancient Greek, and Latin as well.

Helen Keller is a symbol of the unlimited possibilities of human beings, of the fulfilled dreams that soar the soul, of the inner freedom and motivation that make life complete. Many people give up even before they start, succumbing to doubts and prejudices. But in her gentle-yet-great book, Keller gifts hope to everyone who has lost the light in front of them.

“Is it not true, then, that my life, with all its limitations, touches at times the Beautiful? Everything, in itself, is a wonder, even darkness and silence, and I am learning to be content, regardless of the state in which I find myself.”

I have learned to be content with what I am. Sometimes, I feel that I am living completely alone, as if I am sitting outside my closed door by myself, while the house itself is filled with the colors of joy from the lights and its beautiful and pleasant sounds inside... without being able to cross that door which, God willing, will keep me outside. And sometimes, in the dark moments, I wonder about my fate and my role in life and play with my head painful thoughts, but hope does not delay in filling my wings and joy returns to me where I forget my painful reality... I always try to make the light in the eyes of others a warm sun and a shining moon. ((:

The human experience of Helen Keller and her spirit of perseverance with all this delicacy and suffering deserve, in my opinion, a more in-depth and accurate personal story. Her reading experience is beautiful and refined despite everything.

Helen Keller is truly a fascinating figure, and her story is nothing short of remarkable. It's a pity that I chose to listen to the audiobook instead of reading it. The audiobook skipped a significant amount of content, which constantly disrupted my immersion in the story. However, despite this drawback, her story, along with that of Miss Sullivan, is still well worth reading.

3.5 stars

The audio book source was Libby. The story itself rates a 3.5. The narrator, Alyssa Bresnahan, received a rating of 2.5 for her narration. The genre is non-fiction, and the length of the audiobook is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Overall, while the audiobook had its flaws, the essence of Helen Keller's inspiring life and her relationship with Miss Sullivan shine through, making it a story that should not be missed.

I would highly recommend reading the book in its printed form to fully appreciate the details and emotions that may have been lost in the audio version.

Absolutely agree,

"Any teacher can take a child to classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn". ~Helen Keller

I'm truly inspired by Helen Keller. She's a wonderful woman. One of the most beautiful and inspirational autobiographies-biographies I have ever read.

I'm in awe of what an extraordinary imagination she had. She was blind, but honestly, she could see more than me. The way she pictures her surroundings is exceptional. She's a true symbol of hope.

What could be more beautiful than this!

"What a joy it is to feel the soft, springy earth under my feet once more, to follow grassy roads that lead to ferny brooks where I can bathe my fingers in a cataract of rippling notes or to clamber over a stone wall into green fields that tumble and roll and climb in riotous gladness". ~ Helen Keller

"Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I may be in, therein to be content". ~Helen Keller

Helen Keller's words are like a guiding light. They remind us that learning is not just about being in a classroom but about truly experiencing and understanding the world around us. Her ability to find beauty and contentment in the simplest of things is truly remarkable. We should all strive to have the same kind of perspective and appreciation for life.