I am Helen Keller, Brad Meltzer
I am Helen Keller, Brad Meltzer
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I am Helen Keller

Author: Brad Meltzer

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld, Various

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/05/2019


Synopsis

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer

When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to be come a social activist, leading the fight for people with disabilities and so many other causes.

About Brad Meltzer

As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer has led a very full personal and professional life. He is one of those rare authors who have been quite successful in different genres of writing. He has had success in fiction, non-fiction, advice, and comics. It must be very satisfying to be so diversified as a writer. He graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review.

His works of fiction encompass: The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, The Millionaires, The President's Shadow, and his latest, The Escape Artist. Non-Fiction: History Decoded, Advice (Heroes for My Son..... Heroes for My Daughter), Children's books: I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and comics: Justice League of America.

Meltzer is host of Brad Meltzer's Last History on H2 and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. As if that is not enough, he was also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that was raised by the firefighters at Ground Zero. Using his tv show, he had a former Marine walk in to return the flag. It is now in the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

Meltzer is very attuned to his research, so that fictional books have elements of authenticity. He even had former President's Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush give him advice. He has also participated in Homeland Security round table discussions. There are very few, if any, American authors as diversified as Brad Meltzer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on August 25, 2019

I have read Helen’s full autobiography. She is such an inspiration in this world still. This series by Brad is a great place to learn about someone we know as famous and their history and background as a jumping off point in the future to know more about them. These stories are interesting and a gre......more

Goodreads review by Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids on February 09, 2016

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but just felt in the heart." - Helen Keller Out of all the wonderful books in this series, the story of Helen Keller is by far my favorite. I love the way Brad Metlzer wrote Helen's story. It's an informative book that......more

Goodreads review by Lindsey on February 13, 2017

My kid has been very interested in Helen Keller lately and this is my favorite by far. We have also read some about Louis Braille and this is the first book to include Braille letters so that she could feel them. I love the illustrations and it is the perfect amount of information.......more

Goodreads review by Mr. Cody on March 06, 2020

It would 100% be a 5 Star Book if the ending didn’t drag on and on and on. Including actual raised Braille letters made the kids love it!......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 25, 2017

First sentence: I am Helen Keller. When I was little, I was just like you. I loved to play. I loved my dog. And I loved seeing all the bright, beautiful flowers. I also loved copying people. Premise/plot: This is a picture book biography of Helen Keller. It includes narrative--which I liked for the m......more