Oprah Winfrey Biography: Her Early Years, Overcoming Adversity, and Rise to Success

In 1954, a girl was born in an impoverished community of rural Mississippi to unwed parents who separated shortly afterward. Suffering serious abuse while with her mother, she later moved in with her father and that changed her life. She excelled academically and reached stardom in her career to become the first African-American woman billionaire. This is the story of Oprah Winfrey.

What most characterized Ms. Winfrey was her ability to connect with her audiences on a deep level. She brought up complicated issues on the Oprah Winfrey Show and discussed them openly. Acting in a Steven Spielberg movie in 1985 had her nominated for an Oscar. Later on, she founded magazines and even her own television station.

In 2013, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-President Barack Obama. Oprah Winfrey is an epitome of success, and this book will help you discover the real person behind the persona.

Here's a preview of what you'll discover in this book:

• Oprah Winfrey's early childhood, family life, and education

• Showing signs early on for an aptitude in show business

• Her foray into media, and development of a career

• Catching big breaks and forging strategic alliances

• Expanding her media empire, and developing the Oprah brand

..... and much more!

Oprah Winfrey's life is one that has inspired people of every creed for decades. She has long advocated for others to find the uniqueness in them and follow their dreams. Coming from a marginalized diaspora, she has excelled in every area she has set foot in. This amazing book will have you journey into the life and times of an authentic American icon and show you why she is so singularly special and successful.