What kind of person is Helen Keller?

Helen Keller is an American deaf-mute writer, speaker and social activist. When she 19 months old, she suffered from a disease, lost her sight and hearing, and later lost her language ability, becoming deaf and blind. However, Helen Keller persevered in overcoming these difficulties. With the help of tutor Anne Sullivan, she learned to read, write, speak and communicate with others.

Helen Keller became a famous writer and speaker through her own efforts and perseverance. Her works, including The Story of My Life, describe her life and her experience of overcoming the barriers of the deaf and the blind. Helen Keller also took an active part in social activities, devoted herself to promoting the improvement of the rights and welfare of the disabled and became a pioneer in social reform. Her life story and achievements have had a far-reaching impact all over the world. She is known as "miracle girl" and "pioneer of deaf-mute and blind education".