I remember that morning when I first asked about the meaning of the word "love". It was before I learned a lot of words. Let me tell you this incident. I found some early spring flowers blooming in the garden, so I brought them to my teacher. She, in turn, tried to accept it as a kind of expression of gratitude. But at that time, I didn't want anyone to accept me except my mother. Then the kind Solfaan put her soft and gentle arm around me and whispered the following words on my fingers: "I love you, Helen." So I asked her: "What is love?" She pulled me closer to her and said: "It is here," and pointed to her heart. Her words confused me a lot because at that time I didn't know anything that I couldn't touch! I smelled the flowers in her hand and asked her sometimes with words and sometimes with signs a question that meant: Is love the beautiful smell of flowers? My teacher said: No. Love is something like the clouds in the sky before the sun comes out. Then she went on to explain to me, saying: "You, Helen, cannot touch the clouds, but you know that when the rain comes after a hot day, the thirsty flowers and the earth will be happy when its water reaches them. And you also cannot touch love, but you know the sweet feelings that it spreads in everything. Without the good feelings, you will not be happy or have a desire to play."

Helen Keller is truly an inspiration.

Her spirit was so beautiful that she could see the world in a unique way and hear the sounds within it.

Despite being deaf and blind from a young age, she managed to overcome her disabilities and achieve great things.

With the help of her remarkable teacher, Anne Sullivan, Helen learned the names of things, understood deep ideas, and was able to communicate with the world around her.

She went on to become a doctor and a lecturer, showing that nothing is impossible if you have the determination and the right support.

What I find most amazing about Helen Keller is her attitude towards life.

Despite facing many difficulties and moments of darkness, she always maintained a positive outlook and was filled with hope and joy.

Her love for reading and books was also a great source of strength for her, allowing her to rise above her circumstances and forget about her physical limitations.

Helen Keller's story is one of perseverance, courage, and love, and it will continue to inspire generations to come.

When I was in school, we read a concise biography about Helen Keller, something similar to a Little Golden Book. The most memorable incident for me was that Helen had once locked her mother in a closet for several hours and found it amusing. As a result, although I knew intellectually that she was a remarkable woman, my initial impression of her was somewhat marred by this closet episode. However, I decided to give her another chance, and I'm truly glad I did.

Helen wrote this when she was just 22 years old, so it doesn't encompass her entire life. She starts by sharing details about her family tree, her birth, and how she became blind and deaf. But soon, she delves into her years of learning and discovery under the guidance of her teacher. She takes great pleasure in her travels, correspondence, explorations in the "out of doors", and reading books. She doesn't dwell on her difficulties. Instead, she works extremely hard to be like others and learn as much as she can.

Some reviews here have expressed disappointment that Helen didn't extensively discuss what it was like to be blind and deaf. But I don't think that's entirely accurate. She does touch upon some of the frustrations of trying to navigate in a world of sight and sound. However, she often speaks of "seeing" and "hearing" things as if she weren't blind or deaf. To some extent, she addresses this in one of her letters. Helen does this because she truly experiences the world around her through vibrations, smells, and the descriptions of others. Then she attempts to convey her impressions in a way that a person with sight and sound would. She is always positive and optimistic.

Honestly, she led a far more exciting life than many people I know who have full use of their eyes and ears. She seized every opportunity to learn, grow, and communicate with others. She traveled the world, wrote numerous letters, learned multiple languages including English, French, German, Greek, and Latin, and used her influence to assist other children who were blind and deaf. The passion she had for learning is palpable in this book and makes me realize how many things I take for granted and how much time I waste.

I really enjoyed this book and I hope you will too.

Mark Twain once said that the two most fascinating people of the 19th century were Napoleon and Helen Keller. I've yet to read anything on Napoleon, but I can truly feel the allure of Helen.

This edition is divided into three parts. The first part consists of a series of installments originally written for the Ladies Home Journal in 1902. Serial installments don't really appeal to me. Or perhaps it's just that Helen Keller doesn't give herself enough credit for the person she became. Later, I realized that it's the unspoken words that convey the most.

Helen, as you may know, is both blind and mute. Yet, she writes better than most people and thinks more deeply. She desired to do everything that others did, such as learning to talk and going to college, and she never boasted about it. There is a quiet determination and an innocent strength within her. I've written about a showy bravado of strength within us that brandishes a sword on a bloodstained battlefield. There is also the patient energy and wisdom of an elder. And then there's Helen, innocent and determined. Not knowing her limitations, she has exceeded our expectations.

Her letters fill the second part of the book. One can't help but smile when observing the learning curve from her first letters to the advanced ones at the end.

The final part is written by Anne Sullivan, presenting her perspective. I have a greater appreciation for Helen after listening to Anne's version. Anna provides us with a contrast of Helen against the world that we understand.

This is a beautiful book about a beautiful person.

It is an inherent part of human nature to sometimes wallow in self-pity. We often find ourselves asking questions like, "Why do I have to have it so hard?" or "Why did this have to happen to me?"

However, when one delves into Keller's extraordinary story, it becomes extremely difficult to continue feeling sorry for oneself. To put it in the words of Faulkner, she didn't merely survive; she triumphed!

Keller's life was filled with countless challenges and hardships. Losing her sight and hearing at a young age, she could have easily given up and succumbed to a life of despair. But instead, she chose to fight, to learn, and to grow. Through her unwavering determination and不懈的努力, she was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and achieve great things.

Her story serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we always have the power within us to persevere and succeed.

As I delved into this book, an ancient Zen story suddenly emerged in my mind. Here it is –

Once upon a time, there was a man who was a hopeless pessimist. He firmly believed that life had treated him unjustly and was constantly complaining to everyone around him. When he heard about the visit of a wandering monk to his village, he decided to seek the monk's blessings for a better life. Visiting the monk, he poured out all his grievances at great length. After listening patiently, the monk said he would take the man to the king and obtain all the money needed to improve his life.

Just as they were about to set off to meet the king, the monk said, 'See, before meeting the king, let's decide on the price, shall we?'

Our pessimist was confused and asked the monk, 'Decide the price of what?'

The monk replied, 'For selling your organs. The king pays a good amount for arms and legs, but he lavishes gold for eyes, ears, tongue, and brain. I can get whatever money you desire, provided you tell me now.'

The pessimist was shocked and angrily said, 'Are you crazy?! How can a man survive without these organs? What will I do with the money if I don't have my organs to live?!'

The monk smiled and said, 'You're not using them much anyway. If you were, your life would have turned better long ago.' The pessimist understood his folly, promised the monk that he would start working hard, and left.

Helen Keller – one of those names that inspire the entire human race, regardless of religion, clan, or creed. Born 136 years ago, this remarkable lady lost her ability to see and hear – two of the most crucial faculties through which we learn about the world around us – when she was not even two years old. Imagine the pain a child must endure during the formative years of her life, deprived of both these senses and with little chance to enjoy the small but precious pleasures of life that we all take for granted!

But Helen was fortunate to have a mother who refused to give up on her child. Her mother, inspired by learning about the now-less-famous Laura Bridgman, the first deaf-blind American child to receive proper education, ensured that her daughter had a worthy teacher in the form of Anne Sullivan. The rest, as they say, is history.

Anne Sullivan helped Helen enter a proper learning mode and introduced her to the beauty of life and nature. Taught by Anne to read, write, and communicate, Helen went on to acquire a good education, first in the basics of literature, mathematics, and various languages, and then a proper college degree. This autobiography, written by Helen Keller when she was 22 years old, takes us on a journey through those critical early decades of her life.

There is something truly magical about Helen's words. Anyone who reads this book cannot help but develop a love for life and nature. This is a candid account of Helen's transition from a helpless little child to a self-confident college student who faced numerous challenges in learning but nevertheless took pride and pleasure in overcoming them all. Helen's love for her parents, her immense gratitude for her teacher Anne Sullivan, and her ability to take the deprivations in her stride and enjoy life like no other person with both hearing and seeing faculties can, are valuable lessons for us all to learn. I could sense an overwhelming love and hope flowing through her words.

This is a worthy read and a must-have for your home library. In fact, I am considering gifting this book to all my friends, especially those who have much to complain about their lives!

One of the sages might have said that knowledge is power. As for me, knowledge is joy and happiness. Because when you have knowledge, you become able to distinguish between what is real and what is false.

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Helen Keller, a girl who truly made the impossible possible. She managed to hold on to hope. I learned about her life, which made me ashamed in front of myself.

Regarding the language of the book, it is very easy and simple. I don't know if it's because of her young age when writing it or the simplicity of the translation. But I am in need of getting to know other writings of Helen Keller.

As much as I am in awe of Helen Keller and her remarkable ability to learn to communicate and adapt, I must admit that I did not find sufficient information in this account to truly understand how she overcame her sensory barriers.

For instance, I do not fully comprehend how she was able to establish deep and meaningful friendships, enjoy the theater, or effectively communicate with those who did not speak sign language.

Obviously, she depended quite heavily on her teacher, Miss Sullivan, but the method of spelling out each word in the palm of the hand seems rather time-consuming and perhaps not conducive to spontaneous conversation.

Moreover, she does not mention using word signs, so I am left unsure if she employed these shortcuts to enhance communication.

The book, while cheery and uplifting, almost had a fairy tale-like quality to it, rather than presenting a realistic and detailed account of her life.

It seemed to be overly focused on the "positive attitude" aspect, perhaps to the detriment of a more in-depth exploration of the challenges she faced and how she surmounted them.

Overall, while I have great respect for Helen Keller, this particular piece left me with many unanswered questions.

I had always held a deep admiration for Helen Keller.

Everyone is familiar with her name and often hears her words quoted. However, it was truly astonishing to read her own detailed account of how she managed to acquire language.

As I delved into her narrative, I was able to witness firsthand just how proficient she became at using it.

Her profound insights regarding education, as well as her vivid descriptions of nature and friendship, are undeniably captivating and have a universal appeal.

These aspects made me fully appreciate the remarkable nature of both Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan.

In addition to all of this, Helen Keller possessed a beautiful soul that was filled with gratitude and optimism.

This is an extremely rare quality among those who are aware that they lack the same abilities as others.

She is truly someone whom I am extremely glad to have spent time getting to know through her writings.

Her story serves as an inspiration and a reminder of the power of the human spirit.

A young American girl lost both her hearing and sight at a very young age, around one and a half years old.

However, she managed to enter college and overcome her disabilities with the help of many people, especially her teacher "Anne Sullivan". Her teacher taught her to communicate with sign language, and it was the only means of communication along with reading lips by touching them. At first, it was very difficult, but later she learned to speak after great efforts. She wrote this book when she was still a college student. She read many books in Braille, interacted with literary celebrities and movie stars there. Her connection with nature was a sensitive and firm one.

Her story is truly inspiring and shows that with determination and the right support, one can achieve great things despite facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It serves as a reminder that we should never give up on ourselves or others, and that there is always hope and the possibility of a bright future.

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This autobiography offers a mostly fascinating account of Helen Keller's early life and education. It was penned while she was enrolled at Radcliffe College.

However, certain portions of this book proved to be a bit dull as Ms. Keller meticulously cataloged the books and authors she read, as well as the people she met.

Nevertheless, it is truly remarkable how much she accomplished in her lifetime, especially considering the numerous and obvious obstacles she had to overcome.

Unfortunately, the book leaves quite a number of questions unanswered for me. As a result, I will seek out a biography that delves into some of her later years. This is because I am still eager to learn more about this extraordinary woman and the events that shaped her life beyond her early days.

I am certain that there is much more to discover about Helen Keller, and I look forward to uncovering those details in a more comprehensive biography.