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Miracle Worker
Miracle Worker | William Gibson
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Based on the remarkable true story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, this inspiring and unforgettable play has moved countless readers and become an American classic. Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution because her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their daughter. Despite the Kellers' resistance and the belief that Helen "is like a little safe, locked, that no one can open," Annie suspects that within Helen lies the potential for more, if only she can reach her. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen's walls of silence and darkness and teaches her to communicate, bringing her into the world at last.
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overtheedge
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I really was into this movie, years ago. I've never read the 3 act play. Short read for a late rainy night🌧🌛🐾

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merelybookish
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Last night we went to see my son in his school's production of The Miracle Worker. He plays James, Helen Keller's brother. They did a great job! And my son was almost unrecognizable in a fitted suit and flat-ironed hair. (The director joked that he is channeling Brad Pitt in Interview with a Vampire.)
He is very shy but loves acting, so it's fascinating to see him transformed on stage.
(Thanks for letting me indulge in a proud mom post. 😊)

LazyDays Amazing, he looks great!💝💝💝🎉🎉🎉 6y
SassyBookworm We love theater 🎭!!! It‘s a great way to meet new ppl and gain confidence! 6y
merelybookish @LazyDays Thank you! 😘 @SassyBookworm It's so much fun to see him blossom in this arena! 6y
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LeahBergen Aww! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
batsy Aww! Love that he's shy but thrives on stage ❤️❤️ 6y
Dragon 💕 6y
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amber_ldsmom
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I love that plays can put so much meaning and heart into such a small framework! I read this in one sitting, absolutely enthralled at what was taking place before me in a short three acts. There is so much in Annie and Helen‘s story to take with you: perseverance, love, the ways we serve each other, letting go, etc. I‘ve heard the story of Helen Keller throughout my life, but to experience the play through Annie‘s perspective was so refreshing.

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amber_ldsmom
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Someone wants my attention 🙄😽
#catsoflitsy

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amber_ldsmom
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For anyone who saw my earlier post about my wrapped TBRs, here‘s the mystery revealed! This should be a nice #quickread. 😁

TheFunkyBookworm Ahh! It was the prison that threw me off- I took it too literally! 7y
TommieMarie74 I actually very briefly thought of The Miracle Worker but tossed the idea because of “prison.” Great pick!! 7y
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mom2bugnbee
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My daughter Ashleigh (w/bangs) has been bitten by the theatre bug. One wonderful thing about this is her exposure to many books & plays that she wouldn't have otherwise read. She & her dear friend Leah (who played Helen) were two of only three 6th graders in their school's recent run of "The Miracle Worker" (a combined middle/high school). The inset photo is from the famous "wrestling with scissors" scene. Thanks for allowing me a mom brag!

Reviewsbylola That's so awesome! Go Ashleigh! 8y
lynneamch Well-deserved bragging rights. Tell the girls your Litten friends highly approve! 💖 8y
Suzze What a thrill! Nice work, Ashleigh. 🎭 8y
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mom2bugnbee @Reviewsbylola @lynneamch @Suzze Thank you so much for your kind words! 8y
lauraodom Awesome! I am a co-founder of a local youth theatre. All 3 of my girls love to act. It's great for them. 8y
mom2bugnbee @lauraodom That's wonderful! 8y
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AvidReader25
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The kiddo is asleep, so I'm enjoying a grown up drink with my next read. #readathon

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bmsddk
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Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan are inspiring people beautifully portrayed in this book! ~ #Day21 #RealLifePerson #octphotochallenge #bookphotochallenge ~ @LibrarianRyan

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Barkona
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Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan. A story that is inspiring with two #unforgettablewomen. I loved this book when I read it as a teen.

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Ms.Mercado
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"James: And Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with an angel until the breaking of the day; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him; and the angel said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And Jacob said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Amen." ?✋?

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