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by Darin Lee 4 years ago

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey's life journey is marked by resilience and remarkable achievements. Born to a single mother who worked as a maid, Oprah faced significant challenges from a young age. She lived with her grandmother until she was six and endured sexual abuse by male relatives at the age of nine.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Successes

First African American news anchor
Net worth: 2.7 Billion
Created a new genre of talk show hosts
Encourages self improvement and self care
One of the most famous talk show hosts

Background

Moved in with her father at the age of 16
Gained a succussful education and career
An independent worker all her life
Tried to run away from home at the age of 14
Sexually abused by her male relatives at the age of 9
Mother was a maid and was never there for her
Born to a single mother
Lived with her grandmother until the age of 6