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A battle for both Annie and Helen\u2019s survival. <br\/>In a world where trauma has become watered down and commonplace, this story of two formidable women and the people surrounding them, encourages us to stop and think about the lessons that can be learned from trauma, and the incredible resilience that comes from those lessons. Central to Annie\u2019s struggle is the concept of language &#8211; an essential part of Helen\u2019s spiritual growth. Annie understands that language is to the mind as necessary as light to the eye. Without it the doors to Helen\u2019s world will forever remain closed. Hattingh was awarded a Kanna award for her portrayal of Helen.      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller met in 1887 \u2013 a meeting that irrevocably changed both their lives. The 25-year-old Annie feels like a broken puzzle incorrectly put together, while 12-year-old Helen is trapped in a dark limbo \u2013 unable to see, hear, or speak. 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