Oprah Winfrey
Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.
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Oprah Winfrey
Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.
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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

by Adam Woog

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Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781420501285
Publisher: Gale Cengage Learning
Publication date: 03/27/2009
Series: People in the News Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction It's Oprah! 6

Chapter 1 Starting Out 14

Chapter 2 On Television 28

Chapter 3 Oprah Evolves 40

Chapter 4 Expanding the Oprah Empire 53

Chapter 5 Giving It Away 64

Chapter 6 The Future 78

Notes 91

Important Dates 95

Fore More Information 97

Index 100

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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