The second part of the book is a large collection of letters Helen wrote over the course of her life, showing significant development in her communication abilities as time goes on. It covers all of her major life events, including vacations around the country and the various schools she attended, but also includes many of her thoughts and musings on the things that have happened to her. The first is a chronological account of Helen's life up to age 21, written in first-person. This autobiography is separated into three parts. This slowly progressed to Helen's learning to speak and read braille, and ultimately her communication became strong enough to allow her to attend college with individuals who could see and hear. First, she spelled letters into Helen's hand to help her learn the names of various objects in her world. Much of the book focuses on Helen's education, which began when Anne Sullivan, a teacher, moved into her home to instruct her in different means of communication. It details her life from birth to age 21, beginning with an account of her family's home in Alabama and the illness that left her blind and deaf. The Story of My Lifeis Helen Keller's autobiography, written during her time at Radcliffe College and published when she was 22 years old.
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