Man's Miracle - Harry Gerard

""Man's Miracle: The Story of Helen Keller and Her European Sisters"" is a book written by Gerard Harry and published in 1913. The book tells the story of Helen Keller, a young woman who became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months due to an illness. Despite her disabilities, Helen went on to become a renowned author, political activist, and lecturer.The book also introduces the reader to other women with disabilities who were contemporaries of Helen Keller, including Laura Bridgman, Julia Brace, and Marie Heurtin. These women faced similar challenges to Helen but were largely forgotten by history.Through the stories of these women, Harry explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. He also highlights the importance of education and the role it played in the lives of these women.Overall, ""Man's Miracle"" is a compelling and inspiring read that celebrates the achievements of these remarkable women and challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of disability and what it means to be truly successful in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437080094