Free autobiography audio books
The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
With her letters () and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy
Fairly easy to read.
The work explores themes of resilience, the transformative power of education, and the deep bond between student and teacher. At the start of the autobiography, Keller reflects on her early childhood, which is marked by a vibrant connection to her surroundings despite her disabilities. She recalls joyous moments in her family's home in Alabama, her impetuous nature, and the playful encounters with family and friends unable to fully understand her.
However, this joyful existence abruptly changes after a severe illness leaves her completely deaf and blind, plunging her into a silent and dark world.
Free online autobiography books third Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a page for every book ever published. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3M books for free.The beginning of the narrative establishes a poignant contrast between her memories of light and joy and the confusion that follows her disability, setting the stage for her later awakening through language and education once Anne Sullivan enters her life. Keller’s prose conveys a rich tapestry of emotions and sensory experiences, inviting readers into her unique journey toward understanding and expression.
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