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"En 1848, Mary Walker nació siendo esclava. A los 15 años fue liberada. A los 20, se casó y tuvo su primer hijo. A los 68 aún trabajaba y recogía dinero para su iglesia. A los 114, era el último miembro de su familia que aún vivía. A los 116 años, Mary Walker aprendió a leer. Nunca es demasiado tarde para aprender."--
85) Helen Keller
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"Describes the life and work of Helen Keller, an activist for the blind"--
88) Helen Keller
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Describes how a woman left blind and deaf from a childhood illness overcame her handicaps to become a noted writer and humanitarian.
90) Harriet Tubman
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An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.
92) Helen Keller
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A biography, told using excerpts from her own writings, of the woman who successfully dealt with her own disabilities while trying to better the lives of other deaf and blind people.
93) Helen Keller
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A brief biography highlights some of the struggles and accomplishments in the life of Helen Keller.
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"As World War I swept Europe, young Americans prepared to join the cause ... well, half of them did. Women were supposed to stay prim and proper at home. But Adeline and Augusta -- ahem, Addie and Gussie -- Van Buren had been taught to skate, swim, and even box. They knew women could do much more than sit around in petticoats. The sisters decided to prove this by writing strongly worded letters. No, no, of course not, Addie and Gussie were fighters!...
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The strong personality traits of Helen Keller that allowed her to rise above her physical handicaps are stressed in this biography of a remarkable woman. Helen Adams Keller was totally blind and deaf from the age of 19 months, but with selfless dedication of teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller was able to find her way out of a world of darkness and silence.
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