Presents Oprah Winfrey's almost daily account of her thoughts and impressions while making the motion picture "Beloved," based upon Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about Sethe, a woman who is haunted by her decision to kill her child rather than have her grow up a slave.
The author presents her philosophy on life, which includes an emphasis on seeking out inspiration and opportunities for gratitude, and cultivating self-respect. She also offers accounts of her life experiences which have provided her with important life lessons.
When Sethe, an escaped slave living in post-Civil War Ohio, takes in a strange girl named Beloved, she finds that she must face her unthinkable past in order to own her present and future.
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born in Ghana with a deformed right leg, but overcame his disability and became a hero after riding a bicycle across the nation.
The story of Angelou's life, a collection of great achievements as well as personal tragedy, a prolific writer who was the recipient of over 30 honorary degrees and awards.
