The Sixth President, John Quincy Adams, said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader” (Inspire Quotes). An individual to be admired is someone who inspires people to do great works. A good leader is someone who has gone through difficult situations and overcome them. Helen Adams Keller proved the odds were not against her. She learned to read, write and spell while blind and deaf. When she was a young child, she was called a “little tyrant” who should be placed in an asylum (Garret 32). With the help of her teacher, Helen Keller would go from being a tyrant to a beautiful woman many admired. Helen Keller had a scary start to her childhood. She was born June 27, 1880 in Alabama on the family farm. His parents were Captain Author and Kate Keller. Keller had four siblings; two were half-brothers from his father's first marriage, then two younger siblings. She was a bright, happy baby and she started walking early. Tragically, before the age of two, she became ill (Stevenson par. 2). “Brain fever” had almost cost Keller his life. It took several days for her fever to break and she recovered. Everyone was grateful that their little girl survived. But no one knew what would happen after the illness left Keller (Garret 10). This would be the first of many battles for Helen Keller. Once the brain fever subsided, Helen Keller's condition was unknown. One day, while her mother was checking on her, the sun shone directly into Keller's eyes but she didn't turn away. Kate quickly determined that Keller was blind. A few days later, the family gathered for dinner. Normally, Keller liked to eat right from dinner...... middle of paper...... Uh's life was not easy. Many admired him for overcoming his disabilities and persevering despite difficulties. Keller became blind at a young age. Back then, there weren't as many resources as there are today. That didn't deter Keller. She grabbed every opportunity and used it for her advancement. Individuals considered it a “miracle” to be able to have an education like any other child. Additionally, she inspired children and adults like her and gave them hope for the future. From Helen Keller, I learned that I shouldn't give up what I love despite my circumstances. I can hold on when others tear me down and say I can't do it. A person who can be admired is a leader who has overcome a situation and is able to help others through personal experience. Their victories give us hope and the courage to face each day with a sense of expectation..