# Phillips Brooks — The Story of My Life character guide

> Phillips Brooks in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bishop Brooks, Rev. Phillips Brooks

**First appearance:** 0022-xix

## Who they are

Episcopal bishop whose sermons deeply influenced Helen's spiritual life.

## Relationships

### [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/helen_keller)

_friendship_

Brooks was a beloved clergyman who provided spiritual guidance and friendship to Helen.

### [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/helen_keller)

_friendship_

Brooks was a beloved clergyman who provided spiritual guidance and friendship to Helen.

## In the story

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/xxiii)

Bishop who taught Helen about the religion of love and the fatherhood of God.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned as having died on January 23, 1893.

### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations)

Recipient of the letter, recently made a bishop.

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