While the story of Helen Keller is widely known this book about Annie Sullivan was extremely informative. The book takes a look at the life of the teacher behind Helen Keller. Annie Sullivan had a difficult childhood, she was abandoned, mistreated, lived in a state poor house and was herself blind. This is a story of a woman who overcame many trials and obstacles, her time at Perkins school for the Blind and how she came to be the teacher of Helen Keller and how they inspired everyone around them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and especially the real life photos throughout the book of Annie, Helen, places and people in their lives. It is a book about hope and overcoming adversity. This would be a great book to open up discussion about people with special needs, differences as well as what the world look like during that time period. ( )

This unique biography tells Annie Sullivan’s story in a narrative format using large photographs and unusual items such as Annie Sullivan's ledger entry that recorded her admission to the Tewksbury Almshouse in 1876. Annie’s life and struggle is beautifully relayed through visual images and quotes from her diary as well as Annie Sullivan's. A valuable and insightful resource that would appeal to all ages in understanding the unique life of this remarkable woman.

Helen's Eyes was a very informative book about the life of Annie Sullivan--Helen Keller's enormously talented and determined teacher. Annie Sullivan came from a poor background and suffered a lot as a child. She had poor eyesight as well. She was able to better her lot by attending the Perkins School for the Blind. As a young graduate she tool a job teacher a blind and deaf girl--Helen Keller. The two would never separate for the rest of Annie Sullivan's life. Sullivan would accompany Helen to college as well as do a travelling vaudeville act with her. This book shines some light on the woman who was so initimately connected with the success Helen Keller made of her life despite her disabilities.

Helen’s Eyes is a photo biography of Annie Sullivan who was Helen Keller’s teacher. The book goes through her life and has great pictures that really tell the story of her life.
This is a nonfiction informational book.
I really liked the pictures of this book and also the quotes and information learned in this book.
This book would really be a great way to teach children about the life of Helen Keller through the eyes of the one who taught her. I really liked the information in the book such as Laura Bridgman who was the first blind-deaf person to be successfully educated. She was taught by Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe who taught her the manual alphabet, which was invented by Spanish monks so that they could communicate without breaking their vow of silence. The pictures are black and white but they seem to glow off the page. It is also interesting to learn that there was a movie created in 1962 called, The Miracle Worker which goes over Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller’s lives.

Plot Summary:
Annie Sullivan was the daughter of poor Irish immigrants. She suffered from vision loss and was abandoned by her abusive father after the death of her mother. She finally entered school at the age of 14 with no manners or education. She worked hard and was able to graduate with honors. After graduation she became Helen Keller's teacher. They would become life-long companions.

Illustrations:
The illustrations are actual pictures from the life of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. ( )