Oprah Winfrey: A Biography

Greenwood Biographies

by Helen S. Garson

The name and the face of Oprah Winfrey are instantly recognizable to just about every person in the United States. To millions of people around the world, Oprah is the embodiment of American spirit and entrepreneurial success; hers is a rags-to-riches story come to life. While there is a near continual barrage of information in the media about this larger-than-life woman, this biography takes readers past all the hype and hyperbole and presents a candid, balanced portrait of the flesh-and-blood woman herself. This well- researched personal profile presents a realistic yet intimate portrait of Oprah that neither canonizes nor demonizes her. The dramatic events in her life, both the struggles and the successes, are detailed with factual accounts that guide readers through the complex, and sometimes controversial, course of Oprah's life from her childhood in Mississippi, to her current position of extraordinary success. This penetrating book chronicles for readers the significant people and events that have had the greatest impact on Oprah personally and professionally. The careful organization of this book, with eight well-developed chapters, also examines the myriad areas of Oprah's immeasurable impact on the people close to her and the public at large, from her literary and political influences, to her candor about her own ups and downs with mental and physical health issues. Each of these areas is well researched and narrated with an equanimity and lucidity that distinguishes this book from a tell-all approach. While this concise biography is written with the student in mind, and provides an ideal research tool, the lively writing style makes it enjoyable reading for anyone interested in knowing more about a truly remarkable woman. As a resource for research, the timeline is a very helpful tool in highlighting the significant events and understanding them in their chronological context. Readers will benefit from the wealth of materials that were consulted for this articles from the mainstream press, scholarly studies, published and televised interviews, reference materials and Internet sources.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2004

Reviews

[Niyomi Shah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Living through the life of the one and only Oprah Winfrey. We have heard so much about her through articles, the earlier generation and snippets of her shows. While the book summarises her life in few chapters, it fails to capture the true life through a proper storyline. The book did not do the justice to the great woman in a way I was looking forward to. Nevertheless always fun reading about inspirational people like Oprah.

[Matias · Rating 1 out of 5]

Literally the worst written book I have ever encountered. Avoid at all costs. The writing and structure are horrendous.

Read any other book on the subject, I can't believe this was published.

[Jamela Wyatt]

Obama

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I barely read it tbh, but it wasnt that bad what i read

[Hafsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oprah Winfrey: A Biography by Helen S. Garson is a shocking yet satisfying story that emphasizes the need to struggle and strive to achieve your goal.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3b...

[Elida · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book sucked big time! As i was reading this book I discovered errors, big ones, such as the date of the unfortunate 9/11. The author was writing about Oprah but seemed against her.

[Marleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not a big fan of biographies in general, but this held my attention. Oprah is an interesting woman.

[Richie]

good book

[Megan]

All it talks about is her life.

[China Patton4 · Rating 5 out of 5]

FABULOUS!

[Simone · Rating 1 out of 5]

这个作者是来黑奥普拉的吧

[Alhmoud Esraa · Rating 4 out of 5]

رغم المعاناه والظروف السيئة رغم الالم النفسي الجسدي والمعقوات اوبرا تكن اقوى منهن جميعاً لتكون أوبرا وينفري اغنى نساء العالم ذات البشرة السمراء والظروف الصعبة أوبرا امراة حديدية

[Merai · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author spent a lot of time discussing others. Didn't capture my interest and even though it seems well researched but it gives a feeling that it lacks facts replacing them with opinions.