Like the original, this centenary edition of The Story of My Life includes letters Keller wrote to friends throughout her childhood and adolescence that chronicle her intellectual and sensory progression, as well as assistant John Macy’s commentary on her interpretations of her surroundings. Helen’s paternal lineage can be traced back to Switzerland, where one of her ancestors, ironically, was the first teacher of deaf children in Zurich. The first two, Miss Kellers story and the extracts from her letters, form a complete account of her life as far as she can give it. From tales of her difficult early days, to details of her relationship with her beloved teacher Anne Sullivan, to her impressions of academic life, Keller’s honest, straightforward writing lends insight into an amazing mind. Helen Keller was born on June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia, a small town in Northern Alabama. Helen Keller’s story of struggle and achievement is one of unquenchable hope. Here, in a book first published when she was a young woman, is Helen Kellers own story. Through movies and plays-most notably The Miracle Worker, which portrayed her relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan-Kellers life has become an emblem of hope for people everywhere. Originally published in 1903, Keller’s fascinating memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year at Radcliffe College. Helen Kellers triumph over her blindness and deafness has become one of the most inspiring stories of our time. The Story of My Life, a remarkable account of overcoming the debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known, inspirational figures in history.
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