THE STORY OF MY LIFE, was written by Hellen Keller and the main theme is
the power of perseverance to overcome great obstacles. The book explores
the challenges that Keller faced while growing up as a child with
disabilities. It also introduces the amazing people who helped her along
the way. This is an autobiography detailing her early life, particularly
her experiences with Anne Sullivan. Outlining the various wonders and
struggles she encountered on the way to achieving her dream, The Story
of My Life recounts her early childhood through to her college years.
In her early childhood, Keller suffers an illness which robs her of her
eyesight and hearing. Owing to her disabilities, she was unable to
communicate or be understood by others. However, Sullivan's arrival
changes her life, bringing her out from the darkness of her mind into
the light of the world. Thanks to Sullivan, Keller learns to love nature
and education, particularly reading. This allows her to use her
imagination and to begin to define who she is as an individual.