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In this autobiography, initially published in 1903, Helen Keller recalls her remarkable life as a blind and deaf woman taught to communicate by Ann Sullivan. Here among other memories, Keller describes her epiphany at the water pump when she connected the physical world with its linguistic counterpart. Keller was eventually educated at Radcliffe University, where she graduated with honors.

Audiences everywhere fell in love with Marlee Matlin as the deaf student-turned-custodian in 'Children of a Lesser God', a role for which she became the youngest woman ever to win a Best Actress Oscar. In 'I'll Scream Later', Marlee shares the story of her life.

Describes the life and contributions of an individual who helped shape world history.

A biography of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her limitations to become a speaker, writer, and advocate for people with disabilities.

"Four-month old Zoe was gradually losing her hearing. Her adoptive parents loved her-yet agonized- feeling they couldn't handle raising a deaf child. Would Zoe go back into the welfare system and spend her childhood hoping to find parents willing to adopt her? Or would Zoe be the long-sought answer to a mother's prayers? Brandi Rarus was just 6 when spinal meningitis took away her hearing. Because she spoke well and easily adjusted to lip reading,...