Books with author Helen Keller

The name Helen Keller is synonymous with overcoming tremendous odds. Before her second birthday, Keller suffered an illness that left her blind and deaf. Shortly thereafter, she also became mute. But she was not about to let her handicaps prevent her from achieving great success. With the help of her inspirational teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller overcame her early struggles and learned to speak, read, and write and even graduated with honors from Radcliffe. Her indefatigable spirit earned her a worldwide reputation, and she developed friendships with some of the leading writers and literary figures of her era. In this autobiographical account of her life, Keller shares her trials and experiences as she learned not only to cope with her surroundings, but thrived in spite of her physical limitations. Here is an inspirational story of courage and dedication that continues to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Read for yourself her straightforward account in this moving portrait of one woman’s victory over tremendous odds.

[MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case. NOTE: The MP3-CD format requires a compatible audio CD player.] [Read by Mary Woods] A serious illness destroyed Helen Keller's sight and hearing before she reached the age of two. At seven, she was introduced to Ann Sullivan, the beloved teacher and friend who helped Helen to make contact with her world. Through sheer determination and resolve, Helen learned to speak, read, and write, and prepared herself for entry into prep school by the age of sixteen. She later enrolled at Radcliffe and graduated with honors. Her motto: ''There are no handicaps, only challenges.''

[Library Edition Audiobook CD format in sturdy Vinyl case with cloth sleeves that keep compact discs protected.] [Read by Mary Woods] A serious illness destroyed Helen Keller's sight and hearing before she reached the age of two. At seven, she was introduced to Ann Sullivan, the beloved teacher and friend who helped Helen to make contact with her world. Through sheer determination and resolve, Helen learned to speak, read, and write, and prepared herself for entry into prep school by the age of sixteen. She later enrolled at Radcliffe and graduated with honors. Her motto: ''There are no handicaps, only challenges.''