Die Geschichte meines Lebens by Helen Keller
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Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
German
"Die Geschichte meines Lebens" by Helen Keller is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts Keller's extraordinary journey from a childhood of isolation due to her disabilities—being both deaf and blind—to her eventual triumph in learning to communicate and understand the world around her. It highlights her str...
the stage for Keller's challenging early years. She introduces herself as a vibrant child who, at just 19 months old, loses her sight and hearing due to an illness, plunging her into a silent, dark world. With limited means of communication, she describes her attempts to engage with her surroundings through gestures and signs. The narrative conveys her feelings of frustration and isolation, capturing the initial darkness of life before the arrival of Anne Sullivan, her devoted teacher, who would become instrumental in unlocking the door to language and learning for Keller. This opening portion effectively sets the tone for a profound exploration of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Roberts
1 month agoIn my opinion, the content remains relevant throughout without filler. Time very well spent.
Deborah Flores
3 months agoI wasn’t planning to read this, yet the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. An excellent read overall.
Joseph Wright
1 week agoI had low expectations initially, however the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
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Amanda Brown
3 weeks agoAt first glance, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.