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A review by sarahrigg
The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
5.0
You've probably seen one of the film versions of "The Miracle Worker," but have you read Helen Keller's memoir? Notice that the focus and agency is different in the titles: "The Miracle Worker" refers to Keller's teacher Annie Sullivan, while "The Story of My Life" is firmly centered on Keller herself, and I felt that keenly while reading this autobiography.
The story recounts much of the same material that is in the movies (and stage play) but contains lots of other material, including the beginning of Keller's college career. One of the things I loved best about this book was all the sensory detail you get about her favorite things, especially from the senses of touch and smell. She talks about some of the favorite pets growing up and trees in her family yard, as well as how joyful it is to ride a tandem bike, or how she can feel a qualitative difference between taking a walk in the country vs. in a bustling city.
Don't feel sorry for Keller. She is a m--f--ing badass who learned German and Latin and French, graduated from college with honors, was friends with Mark Twain and helped establish the American Civil Liberties Union.
Loved it, recommend it highly.
The story recounts much of the same material that is in the movies (and stage play) but contains lots of other material, including the beginning of Keller's college career. One of the things I loved best about this book was all the sensory detail you get about her favorite things, especially from the senses of touch and smell. She talks about some of the favorite pets growing up and trees in her family yard, as well as how joyful it is to ride a tandem bike, or how she can feel a qualitative difference between taking a walk in the country vs. in a bustling city.
Don't feel sorry for Keller. She is a m--f--ing badass who learned German and Latin and French, graduated from college with honors, was friends with Mark Twain and helped establish the American Civil Liberties Union.
Loved it, recommend it highly.