Synopses & Reviews
This unique book presents a generally unrecognized aspect of Helen Keller’s life: her radical socialism, her defense of the IWW and her pacifist stance during both world wars. It includes texts written about her, by figures such as socialist leader Eugene V. Debs and Mark Twain.
"Her liberal views and wide sympathies ought to shame those who have physical eyes, yet do not open them to the sorrows that encompass the mass of men."—New York Call (1911)
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"We were born into an unjust system. We are not prepared to grow old in it."—Bernadette Devlin
Rebel Lives books feature writings both by and about individuals who have played significant roles in humanity’s ongoing fight for a better world. The series shows the not-so-well-recognized political views of some well-known figures and introduces some not-so-famous rebels. Strongly representative of race, class and gender, these books are smaller format, inexpensive, accessible and provocative.
Synopsis
This unique book presents a generally unrecognized aspect of Helen Keller's life: her radical socialism, her defense of the IWW and her pacifist stance during both world wars. It includes texts written about her, by figures such as socialist leader Eugene V. Debs and Mark Twain.
Synopsis
Let us try revolution! - Helen Keller, suffragist, socialist, champion of the poor
About the Author
Although scarlet fever left Helen Keller deaf and blind when she was less than two years old, she learned to read in several languages and was able to speak. She graduated with honors from Radcliffe in 1904, where she wrote The Story of My Life. These accomplishments took place at a time when few women attended college and the disabled were often dismissed from normal society. Nevertheless, she wrote thirteen books and numerous articles, devoted time and energy to social reform, and lectured on behalf of the disabled. She also helped initiate foundations that improve the lives of the deaf and blind around the world.