THE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The Story of My Life, a remarkable account of overcoming the
debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an
international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known,
inspirational figures in history. Originally published in 1903, Keller's
fascinating memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year
at Radcliffe College.
Helen Keller's story of struggle and achievement is one of unquenchable
hope. From tales of her difficult early days, to details of her
relationship with her beloved teacher Anne Sullivan, to her impressions
of academic life, Keller's honest, straightforward writing lends insight
into an amazing mind. Like the original, this centenary edition of
The Story of My Life includes letters Keller wrote to friends
throughout her childhood and adolescence that chronicle her intellectual
and sensory progression, as well as assistant John Macy's commentary on
her interpretations of her surroundings.
In addition to reprinting Keller's long-lost original work, this edition
contains excerpts from her little-known, deeply personal memoir The
World We Live In, which give readers a detailed look into an otherwise
unimaginable existence, as well as an excerpt from Out of the Dark,
a political commentary Keller wrote during her years as a socialist.
Deftly edited and prefaced by scholar James Berger, this comprehensive
anniversary edition celebrates a century of readers' enthrallment with
one of the most powerful figures in history.