How Long to Read MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life

How Long Does it Take to Read MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 45 minutes to read MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life by Jonathan Kis-Lev

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

AUTHOR WINNER OF THE BAMAHANE PRIZEIn a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from hundreds of letters, diary entries and original sources, Jonathan Kis-Lev tells the fascinating, untold story of the mentorship and friendship between Annie Sullivan and her pupil Helen Keller. While blindness and deafness, financial strains, a failed love affair and inner struggles threaten to shape their world, the two women choose to redefine love and friendship, and subsequently to shape the history of education. "A triumphant, controversial, and fascinating plunge into a mentor-mentee relationship . . . Irresistible."-THE REVIEWER "Gorgeous . . . Moves with the pace of a thriller."-THIS WEEK BOOK EXCERPT (printed with permission):"Annie sat down by her desk, pulled out the ink bottle and the pen, and began writing. She was excited. "To: Mrs. Hopkins,March 5th, 1888My dear Mrs. Hopkins,Yesterday it was a year since I arrived in Alabama. A year! Can you believe it? Oh, Mrs. Hopkins! How forlorn and weary I was, nobody, not even you can imagine! I remember how the conductor on the train tried to comfort me. He noticed that I cried a great deal, and he did his best to cheer me. I remember getting off the train and meeting Mrs. Keller in the carriage. When she spoke, a great weight rolled off my heart, there was such sweetness and refinement in her voice! It is a wonder how much of one's character and disposition is revealed in one's voice. There is no doubt in my mind that the voice is a truer index to character than the face. We learn to control the expression of our features; but very few ever succeed in controlling their voices.I remember arriving at the house and seeing Helen for the first time. How disappointed I was when the untamed little creature stubbornly refused to kiss me and struggled frantically to free herself from my embrace! She touched my bag and tried to open it, searching for food. When her mother took her away from my bag Helen began to kick violently. This was my introduction to that bit of my life. I need not tell you, dear, that this has been a hard year; but I do not forget the many pleasant moments in it.Many times I have lost my patience and courage; but I have found that one difficult task accomplished makes the next easier. These days nearly every mail brings some article in it about Helen. We even received (I'm not sure if I can tell you that, so keep it a secret for now) an invitation from the secretary of the White House, informing us that President Cleveland had read about Helen and wishes to meet her AND her teacher! Could you believe it?! Oh, Mrs. Hopkins, it is a blessed thing to know that there is someone who rejoices with us when we are glad, and who takes pride in our achievements from afar. Until I met you, Mrs. Hopkins, I never loved anyone, except my little brother Jimmie. I have always felt that the one thing needful to happiness is love. To have a friend is to have one of the sweetest gifts that life can bring, and my heart sings for joy now, for I have both you and Helen as my dear friends. Yours with love, Annie."END OF EXCERPT"A compelling, page-turning narrative . . . Re-examines history from a fresh, psychological point of view." -THE SENDER REPORT "Painstakingly researched, beautifully hewn, compulsively readable . . . Not to be missed." -DER TAG INCLUDING: INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR, BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION IDEAS AND MORE INSIDE!

How long is MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life?

MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life by Jonathan Kis-Lev is 694 pages long, and a total of 176,276 words.

This makes it 234% the length of the average book. It also has 215% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 3 minutes to read MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life aloud.

What Reading Level is MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life?

MY BELOVED HELEN KELLER: the Story of My Life is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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