by Helen Keller
First published 2003
Helen Keller has been blind and deaf since childhood. But when a compassionate teacher arrives, Helen discovers a path to understanding the world through her other senses. As she learns to communicate, Helen's hunger for knowledge grows insatiable. Her indomitable spirit leads her on an extraordinary journey, from the confines of her isolated existence to the bustling streets of New York City. Along the way, Helen challenges societal expectations and forges an unbreakable will to live life on her own terms.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, autobiography, 21st-century, inspirational, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, self-discovery
Setting: New York City
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
80 pages · Paperback · Kessinger Publishing