The books, essays, and speeches that you can read here provide a sampling of Helen Keller's writings that are contained in the collection.

Her autobiography has been translated into 50 languages and remains in print to this day. Helen Keller wrote 14 books and over 475 speeches and essays on topics such as faith, blindness prevention, birth control, the rise of fascism in Europe, and atomic energy. She was also a tireless advocate for women's suffrage and an early member of the American Civil Liberties Union. A committed socialist, she took up the cause of workers' rights. Helen Keller reached developmental milestones very early in her infancy. She overcame her disabilities and never allowed the challenges those disabilities brought hold her back from reaching her goals and accomplishments. Helen Keller saw herself as a writer first and foremost-her passport listed her profession as 'author.' It was through the medium of the typewritten word that Helen communicated with Americans and ultimately with thousands across the globe.įrom an early age she championed the rights of the underdog and used her skills as a writer to speak truth to power. Helen Keller's life story is extremely impacting and unique. She spoke not only for herself and others with physical. They talk to me without embarrassment or awkwardness.' About the author (1996) Deaf and blind from infancy, Helen Keller (18801968) prevailed over seemingly insurmountable obstacles. No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious discourse of my book-friends.

Published in Buenos Aires, Argentina, no date. Spanish translation of Helen's autobiography, The Story of My Life.

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