Helen Keller was very influential in advocating
for the disabled. She got an illness as
a baby that left her unable to see, speak or hear.
She was
taught sign language by pressure on her hands and was able to attend Radcliffe
College.
She wrote
an autobiography – The Story of My Life.
She was
active in supporting the Foundation for the Blind and in many other social
reform movements.
In all she
wrote 7 books and made 2 documentary films.
An
inspiration to us all!
A great and inspiring life that of Helen Keller.
ReplyDeleteI've visited her childhood home in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Very simple house, smaller than one would imagine. The water pump and guest house are quite visible from the main house, quite different from how they are presented in "The Miracle Worker". So good to remember inspirational people.
ReplyDeleteone truly amazing lady - as was ann sullivan, her teacher
ReplyDeleteOne of a kind! I read The Miracle Worker when I was around 13-14 and never forgot Hellen Keller.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing. I'm pinning.
FABBY
Truly Amazing!!! I need to read her autobiography again - totally inspiring!
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