Midstream, My Later Life by Helen Keller

Midstream, My Later Life by Helen Keller

Helen Keller

1880-1968

Helen Keller, who experienced profound disabilities due to a childhood illness, overcame her communication barriers through the intervention of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell and the dedicated efforts of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Sullivan introduced Keller to manual sign language, enabling her to grasp the concept of symbolic representation. With Sullivan's guidance, Keller acquired the ability to speak and comprehend multiple languages, leading her to pursue higher education and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from Radcliffe College in 1904. Keller's remarkable journey fueled her lifelong commitment to social reform, advocating for the rights and education of disabled individuals and championing causes such as women's suffrage and labor unions. Her humanitarian contributions were recognized through numerous accolades, including the Legion of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Despite her retirement from public life after a stroke in 1961, Keller's inspiring narrative continues to resonate through various artistic and media adaptations.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1929

Midstream, My Later Life. New York; Doubleday, 1929.

AL Book Collection

Keller, Helen, “Midstream, My Later Life by Helen Keller,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8560.