Today, Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. But she began her life in poverty and endured some terrible experiences in childhood before her father helped her turn her life around. This absorbing volume traces Winfrey's life from her difficult childhood through her early success to her rise to fame and fortune. Age-appropriate text covers important social studies material, while colorful photographs enliven the text. Photo captions, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance the main text.
