Be there, n make a Difference

Helen Keller pours out her life in this book. She reminisces all the major and minor events of her life, including the turning points of her life. Almost everyone who played a part in driving her to become what she became, finds a mention in this book. Not to forget her companion and teacher, Anne Sullivan.

To consider that a blind and deaf girl can become an Arts graduate alongwith the so-perceived normal girls, is an unparalleled feat in itself. What makes it all the more special is that not many people have the drive to make something worthwhile of their lives if they are specially abled. The command over the language which Helen exhibits, is at quite a higher level than most of us would have. Also, she mentions her meetings with the illuminaries of her lifetime.

Her experiences are so wide and vivid that even ordinary people would not have noticed all the things which are considered part and parcel of one’s childhood and growing up years.

After the book are attached quite some of the letters written by Helen to family and friends, which amply demonstrate her intellectual growth. Right from the use of addressing statement to the correct formation and usage of her mailing signature, one can see the improvement right away, because it is very clear and distinct.

It is possible that one may tend to get a bit disinterested with the monotone, but it should be borne in mind that here we are not reading any work of fiction or any fairy tale. This is the life of one of the most learned deaf and blind lady who, with her undeterrable spirit, conquered the barriers of sound and vision and became learned. Also, she did not allow herself to become mute, as is normally the case with most deaf and blind persons.

Kudos to this indomitable spirit of Helen !!!

My Take:  Go, and have an inspiring read !!!