Before she was two Helen Keller's sight and hearing were destroyed by a serious illness. Totally cut off by her loss unable to speak see or hear At 7 alone and withdrawn by a wonderful teacher Annie Sullivan who became a lifelong friend and companion and with incredible patience and insight performed the seemingly-impossible task of drawing Helen out from her distraught solitude.Read the amazing result told in her own intimate words BALESTIER PRESS HEARING OTHERS' VOICES