The Miracle Worker

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Summary: The Miracle Worker
Review: The Miracle Worker was a great and inspirational story.
This is one of my favorite books to read. The story tells of a young, blind, deaf girl who doesn't understand the ways of life or how to communicate with others. Her family is hopeles in teaching her, but do not want to send her away in fear of what will happen to her. Helen's family then hears of a women who can help her, Anne Sullivan. They ask if she can come to teach Helen. Anne trys to teach Helen, but Helen has already taught herself how to act, and is unwilling to learn from anyone else. Well, Anne was not going to give up on her as easily as the rest of Helen's family. Anne wanted Helen to know what all the things around her meant, and not see them as dark and quiet as they appeared. Unfortunately, Anne was not able to teach Helen as well as she wanted to with Helen's whole family around, she needed to be alone with her for as long as possible. So Anne took Helen to a countryside house to start her private lessons. As for the rest of the story you have to read it for yourself.

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Summary: "A Teacher Who Never Gave Up"
Review: The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson, is a dramatic play retelling the once lived lives of the exceptional Annie Sullivan and her young pupil, Helen Keller.
The story revolves around Helen, a young 12 yr old deaf/blind mute who has been forced to grow up in a world which has denied her language and understanding. Her family includes her father- Arthur Keller, known as "Captain," a retired army officer, who has a need to be in control of situations, her mother- Kate Keller, who displays the most affection to the girl, "her Helen" whom she can deny nothing from, and finally, her half brother- James Keller, whose sarcastic remarks and slight jealousy toward Helen are made apparent throughout the story. All are dumbfounded by her condition, and continue to spoil her with their pity and attempt to control her actions with "treats," such as candy or cake. The end-result, leaving Helen to resemble that of a "wild creature," doing as she pleases and relying on all of her instincts- including anger and rage when not getting her way.
This is where Annie Sullivan comes in. Partially blind herself, Annie, a young woman in her twenties, is hired by the Kellers in attempts to help control Helen and to "tame" her uncivilized behavior. Haunted by her dark past, but strong-willed nonetheless, Annie takes this mission full on-and a difficult one it turns out to be. These two girls go head to head, testing each other's wits and pushing each other to their limit. In the end, though, they learn from one another and obtain a newly-found respect for each other.
This inspirational story touches the heart and awakens the senses within the readers-just as Helen learns to do. It takes you into an unimaginable journey, through which a child, who knows no sight, nor sound, not even a language, learns how to find her voice, with the help of a teacher who never gave up.
It was a very compelling story, impossible for me to put down. I would definitely recommend this book for everyone. It puts things into perspective, and reminds you of the many things in your life, which are constantly taken for granted. This story also proves, that once again, determination and persistence can pay off. Everyone should be so lucky, as to have someone like Annie there to help you find your own voice.

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Summary: "A Teacher Who Never Gave Up"
Review: The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson, is a dramatic play retelling the once lived lives of the exceptional Annie Sullivan and her young pupil, Helen Keller.
The story revolves around Helen, a young 12 yr old deaf/blind mute who has been forced to grow up in a world which has denied her language and understanding. Her family includes her father- Arthur Keller, known as "Captain," a retired army officer, who has a need to be in control of situations, her mother- Kate Keller, who displays the most affection to the girl, "her Helen" whom she can deny nothing from, and finally, her half brother- James Keller, whose sarcastic remarks and slight jealousy toward Helen are made apparent throughout the story. All are dumbfounded by her condition, and continue to spoil her with their pity and attempt to control her actions with "treats," such as candy or cake. The end-result, leaving Helen to resemble that of a "wild creature," doing as she pleases and relying on all of her instincts- including anger and rage when not getting her way.
This is where Annie Sullivan comes in. Partially blind herself, Annie, a young woman in her twenties, is hired by the Kellers in attempts to help control Helen and to "tame" her uncivilized behavior. Haunted by her dark past, but strong-willed nonetheless, Annie takes this mission full on-and a difficult one it turns out to be. These two girls go head to head, testing each other's wits and pushing each other to their limit. In the end, though, they learn from one another and obtain a newly-found respect for each other.
This inspirational story touches the heart and awakens the senses within the readers-just as Helen learns to do. It takes you into an unimaginable journey, through which a child, who knows no sight, nor sound, not even a language, learns how to find her voice, with the help of a teacher who never gave up.
It was a very compelling story, impossible for me to put down. I would definitely recommend this book for everyone. It puts things into perspective, and reminds you of the many things in your life, which are constantly taken for granted. This story also proves, that once again, determination and persistence can pay off. Everyone should be so lucky, as to have someone like Annie there to help you find your own voice.

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Summary: This book is a timeless classic.
Review: This book is a timeless classic. I would recommend it to anybody who is mature enough to find this a good read. Great job, Gibson!

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Summary: Not a CyberPunk Book
Review: This book is not a CyberPunk book. I thought it was and bought it, but it turned out to be about some deaf, dumb, and blind chick. This book does not mention computers, exotic drugs, or bleak urban decay. It may be a good book if you like deaf, dumb, and blind people - but I'm not into that.

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Summary: The "Best Book of the Millinium"
Review: This book is very educational for young adults it inspires them to push yourself to the limit no matter how halthy or disable you are.

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Summary: It shows us communication!
Review: This book is very laid out so to speak. The story is followed word for word. If you miss one part you miss the story. The topic was very nice and well thought but in my honest opinion it needs to be updated. You can tell the story was written years ago! The plot is all together boring in my opinion!

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Summary: "A four star good reading book to read."
Review: This book was assigned to me to read in High School for my English class. When I first saw this book my first inpression was that it was about alittle baby which when grew up was going to become one of the greatest workers. Then i started reading it and found it interested. I really recomend this book for people to read it's a really good book to read in a way it relates to your life if you have someone in your life that relates to the same problem.

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Summary: Corny BOOK!!
Review: This book was awkwardly written since the beginning. I think there are two many stage directions with not as many words. The stage directions were boring and the words had no life in them so that was boring also. I don't think that Helen could have acted that badly with all her disabilities. I also don't think that Annie's eyesight was that good because back then they hardly knew what a surgery was. How Helen able to talk at six months. How was Helen even going to remember hat her first words were? How was Helen able to know that something was wrong? I don't think it was a masterpiece, I don't think it was beautiful written, I think it was a really corny book.

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Summary: One word: Classic
Review: This is a wonderful play. More than just an actress' feast, it teaches the powers of the human spirit, and is a constant source or inspiration to people everywhere. Though much of the show's grateness is in it's absences of dialogue, like the classic "napkin scene," the script's stage directions give a vivid account of story. This is a play that will stay with you long after you read it, and you should read it. True, it's not Our Town or A Streetcar Named Desire, but it is a good play worthy of being called a classic.