The Story of My Life, published when Helen Keller was 22 years old, is not only the assertion of a young woman who has a mind of her own, but the story of how she came to be an intelligent and lively young woman. It is an extraordinary account of Keller's struggle to overcome the challenges of being both blind and deaf - a masterpiece of modern biography. Includes detailed explanatory notes, an overview of key themes and more. Supplementary materials by David Gold. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson. [(2005) 286 pages; soft cover]