The Story of Helen Keller
By: Lorena A. Hickok
Biography
Imagine if you could not hear, see, or speak. What would your life be like? At the age of seven, Helen Keller could do none of these things. She lived in a dark, silent world until Anne Sullivan invaded her prison like world.
Reaching out to Helen Keller was not an easy task. Helen has been allowed to roam as she pleased through life doing anything that she pleases however she pleases. Ms. Sullivan; however demands that she conduct herself in an acceptable fashion. To begin her teaching, Ms. Sullivan begins with obedience and eventually moves on to learning. Helen's future took a turn for the better the day that she learned to spell w-a-t-e-r. Helen experienced a new out of control era in that she wanted to learn everything, but all at once. Ms. Sullivan did not stop with simple labeling; however. She also taught Helen how to physically write, use sign language, read braille, and even speak. Helen went on attend college.
Helen Keller's life has amazed me since childhood and I'm sure she will give you inspiration.
(review by: Della McGinley)
Hickok, Lorena, The Story of Helen Keller, New York NY, Grosset & Dunlap, 1958
ISBN: 0-590-33968-0
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