Because of her accomplishments even with two great obstacles in her way. I also read and heard that she went to college and graduated! With such a challenge ahead of her, Helen was determined to succeed in life. I strive, however, to reach the quality of experience- so rich and engaged- that Keller seems to have had.
We highly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning more about this inspiring woman. She is a strong woman! Helen’s incredible story is still known today through her books Story of My Life (1903), The World I Live In (1908), and Out of the Dark (1913). She has given hope to countless others, whether or not they’re deaf or blind. To me, Helen Keller is one of the most important people in Deaf History because she simply never gave up, and her story encourages others to not give up either. Sullivan was 20 and Helen was 6 when they first met. At least in the beginning! Found insideA comprehensive history of deafness, signed languages, and the unresolved struggles of the Deaf to be taught in their unspoken tongue Partially deaf due to a childhood illness, Gerald Shea is no stranger to the search for communicative. That is why Keller is my favorite historical deaf person. Helen was soon able to read Braille and write with a special typewriter. She, along with Heather Whitestone, and William “dummy” Hoy, has proved that no matter who you are, “almost” anything is possible–with much hard work! That’s amazing to me. Over time, Helen made the connection and learned to communicate effectively with this technique. In listening to her describe nature, for example, I hear her ability to “see” and “hear” so much more than the average person.
Overcoming Obstacles: How Helen Keller Made a Difference. I remember watching The Miracle Worker with my mother when I was a child and it is still one of my favorite movies to this day.