Also, not being American, I'd never heard of this before, and I picked it up on a whim at a library. I read the 1957 telefilm script and didn't think it was anything special, and I think that's mainly because I didn't know it was based on a true story. As I got older I read it a few more times and always found it so inspirational and heartwarming.ĭoes anyone know a play on GoodReads with a higher average rating than this? Is this the world's greatest play? I remember some of the boys teasing me because I was crying and usually I would have been so upset but I barely heard them.Īfter we saw the play we read the story in class. She was not only going to help Helen communicate but also to live. However, Annie was determined to help this girl who she had grown to love. Helen lashed out at Annie (apparently even knocking a couple of Annie's teeth out during a rage). Hired by Helen's family, Annie Sullivan starts to work with Helen and slowly helps her learn to communicate and express herself. I remember watching as Helen got so upset when she couldn't express herself and fought those who tried to help. I would love to see this play with my daughter. Another friend just posted a review of Helen Keller's autobiography and I look forward to reading that one too. It will always be one of my favorite plays. I went to this play and read this book when I was in grade 4.
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