I can see how it would make a good young adult biography. ( )

If I had read Helen Keller's The Story of My Life without this version's supplementary accounts by her teacher Anne Sullivan, her editor John Macy, and the introduction and afterward by Roger Shattuck, I'd have been very skeptical of it because the eloquence of the writing. How could she have had such a strong connection to the world of language, as isolated as (I thought) she was? The additional material about her life experiences, her education, the unique methods used by her teachers, and her own lifelong devotion to reading and letter writing erased any trace of skepticism I had. ( )

One of the most beautiful books I have ever read.It is so wonderful..thanks to school..we got the unabridged version for reading this year.
Helen Keller is one of the most awesome people ever..She is determined,intelligent and funny.I got even more fond after I realized that we have a common love for books and that we both dislike examinations and textbooks with passion.She is not afraid to say what's in her heart.She has written about both her good and bad times.Again,I was able to understand her more after she told about her inability in solving math problems.She is a nature loving outdoorsy person that we love and is very extrovert.She is nice to everyone she meets which makes us love her even more.What makes her so amazing is that she is ever ready to acknowledge the people who have helped her and is grateful and down to earth.Love you,Helen Keller..you just went into my list of role-models!

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Helen Keller's story is inspirational and must read for any person who wants to understand a memoir of an individual who had special needs during a time period when she would have been more isolated from society. Her story is important for parents, educators, and social scientists as we strive to create a more inclusive world that includes those with disabilities. Inspiring and tragic in equal measure. ( )

It is very inspirational to hear Keller speak so honestly on her struggles of learning and studying. She admits sometimes it is wonderful to learn but sometimes it is tedious but yet she persevered and eventually attended and graduated college. It is also wonderful to hear how she describes people and smells. Every scene from her childhood is accompanied by a certain smell. She goes on for a while about different authors and stories but they are huge part of her life. One can really tell how much Keller loves life, nature, and her fellow humans.

"Silence sits immense upon my soul. Then comes hope with a smile and whispers, 'There is joy in self-forgetfulness.' So, I try to make the light in others' eyes my sun, the music in others' ears my symphony, the smile on others' lips my happiness." (pg. 142)
"For, after all, every one who wishes to gain true knowledge must climb the Hill Difficulty alone" (pg. 106) ( )