Light in my Darkness by Helen Keller

Light in my Darkness Reviews

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  R.K. Goff

  A beautifully written piece on Helen Keller's love and devotion to her religion. She explains the basic beliefs of Swedenborg Christianity, and then in her own lyrical style talks about how it has touched her, and how wonderful it is.
  
  I read a lot of religious books from many different religions. This one is amazingly approachable, even if you disagree with her religion. She writes from a completely personal "I" perspective, and is never offensive or exclusionary. Honestly it was just a highly pleasant read. You feel good when you're done reading it.
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  Lee Woofenden

  I've read Light In My Darkness several times. Each time I enjoy it more.
  
  Helen Keller is known as an inspirational figure, an author, an activist, even a socialist. She is less known as a Christian mystic and avid reader of the spiritual writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772).
  
  Light In My Darkness is more than Keller's exposition of her religion and tribute to Emanuel Swedenborg. It stands on its own as a personal expression of Keller's own spirituality and mystical experience. Yes, you will learn something about Swedenborg's teachings in this book--and those teachings are beautiful enough in themselves. But more than that, you will be touched by a soul who reached out to the spiritual level of reality, and found it to be her true home.
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  ~LAURA~ ~Jones~

  I would like to read this book because Id like to see how a blind and deaf person writes.
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  Helen

  Helen Keller traces her spiritual development. Swedenborgianism, with its concepts of a universal spiritual reality and brotherhood, a loving God, and an afterlife in which no one would suffer from limitations and handicaps, appealed to Helen.
  
  You have got to think that someone with the handicaps that Helen Keller dealt with was searching for answers and meaning. She was an amazing woman who thought deeply.
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  Sean

  At my first dinner in Heaven, I will be seated between Eleanor Roosevelt and Helen Keller. So many beautiful ideals and life positions.
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  Sharon Field

  Basically a rewrite of My Religion. A very approachable introduction to Swedenborg's views on religion which formed the basis on which HK based her lifetime of work
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  Diane

  Keller's observations are ever fresh and pertinent, and I will begin again on this one again very soon, though I don't think I finished it completely. I was pleasantly surprised with Keller's insights and presentation.
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  D Steven Ledingham

  Great insight into the thinking of Helen Keller
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  Richard

  Very interesting to see this alongside D.T. Suzuki's work on Swedenborg.
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  Patrick

  A great introduction to Swedenborgianism by a wonderful woman. It is an easy read, and entertaining. You learn some about Helen Keller, but the book is mostly about her beliefs.
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  Joe

  Helen Keller speaks in a beautiful, touching, inspiring way about her faith, which was influenced profoundly by the Swedish scientist, philosopher, and visionary, Emmanuel Swedenborg. Many of Swedenborg's teachings resonate with gospel truths restored through Joseph Smith. I believe Swedenborg was one of the forerunners who helped prepare the way for the gospel to be restored. He knew & understood so much, though not the fulness.
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  Mario-sp40

  Very interesting religious experience.
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  Marge

  Amazing!
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  Ferds Nesus-Makulit

  Interesting Story of her life