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Helena KellerLibri
27 giugno 1880 – 1 giugno 1968
Helen Keller non si lasciò limitare dalle sue circostanze. Rimasta sorda e cieca a 19 mesi, imparò a leggere e parlare, laureandosi infine con lode. Ha pubblicato 13 libri, innumerevoli articoli e ha dedicato la sua vita alla riforma sociale, sostenendo le persone con disabilità in tutto il mondo. Il suo spirito gioioso e la sua celebrazione della scoperta risplendono nella sua opera, aiutando i lettori a percepire la bellezza del mondo con sensi acuiti.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian text, preserving its original features despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. Emphasizing its cultural significance, the publisher aims to protect and promote literary heritage by offering this modern edition that remains faithful to the original work.
This collection features powerful quotations from Helen Keller, showcasing her wisdom, courage, and humor. Many quotes are sourced from unpublished letters and speeches, providing profound insights into the human experience. Accompanied by vintage photographs, the book serves as both an inspirational tribute and a thoughtful gift. Notable contributions include a foreword by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and a preface by Keller's great-grandniece, Keller Johnson-Thompson, enhancing its personal connection to Keller's legacy.
Helen Keller's personal reflections and correspondence reveal her relationship with her beloved teacher, Annie Sullivan, and the problems and obstacles she encountered as she struggled to overcome her disabilities.
The autobiography highlights Helen Keller's remarkable journey as the first deaf-blind individual to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. After losing her sight and hearing at a young age, she was guided by her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, who helped her navigate the challenges of her disabilities. This edition not only narrates Keller's inspiring story but also includes her letters and insights into her education, showcasing the profound impact of her teacher's guidance on her life.
Exploring the theme of optimism, this classic essay by Helen Keller offers inspirational insights and practical wisdom. It serves as a valuable self-help guide, encouraging readers to embrace a positive outlook on life despite challenges. Keller's unique perspective, shaped by her own experiences, provides motivation and hope, making it a timeless resource for those seeking encouragement and a brighter mindset.
These poetic, inspiring essays offer insights into the world of a gifted woman who was deaf and blind. Helen Keller relates her impressions of life's beauty and promise, perceived through the sensations of touch, smell, and vibration, together with the workings of a powerful imagination.The World I Live In comprises fifteen essays and a poem, "A Chant of Darkness," all of which originally appeared in The Century Magazine. These brief articles include "The Seeing Hand," "The Hands of Others," "The Power of Touch," "The Finer Vibrations," "Smell, the Fallen Angel" "Inward Visions," and other essays. "Optimism," written while Keller was a college student, offers eloquent observations on acquiring and maintaining a sense of happiness. These essays reflect the author's remarkable achievements, as expressed in her honorary degree from Harvard, the first ever granted to a "From a still, dark world she has brought us light and sound; our lives are richer for her faith and her example."
These poetic, inspiring essays offer remarkable insights into the world of a gifted woman who was deaf and blind. Keller relates her impressions, perceived through the senses and imagination, of the world's beauty and promise.
Helen Keller's life story showcases her remarkable intelligence and ambition despite her blindness and deafness. Proficient in multiple languages, she communicated through touch and dedicated herself to helping others, leaving a lasting legacy. Her journey from adversity to accomplishment made her a symbol of courage and inspiration worldwide. This authorized autobiography delves into her experiences, highlighting her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her impact on society, which continues through organizations like Helen Keller International.