A review by dotsonapage
Beyond the Miracle Worker: The Remarkable Life of Anne Sullivan Macy and Her Extraordinary Friendship with Helen Keller by Kim E. Nielsen

3.0

I actually firs found out about this book because my 84-year-old Nanna brought it to the pool with her a few weeks ago and was telling me about it. Then it was finally added to Bookshare and I could read it for myself. Everyone knows the story of Helen Keller, but few are particularly familiar with the life story of her teacher and lifelong friend and companion, Annie Sullivan. This book provides insight into Sullivan's ackground, from her traumatic childhood to her years at Perkins School for the Blind. Through letters, diary entries and previously published works it explores Sullivan's relationships with major figures in her life, including Helen and Sullivan's husband John Macy. And t provides a glimpse into the heart and mind of a woman who struggled with her past, those in authority and her own multiple disabilities. A very interesting and well-researched book that I'd recommend to anyone with an interest in Helen Keller or teaching.