Oprah Winfrey Research Paper
As humans we tend to assume celebrities parading down the red carpet are easily served with fame and fortune on a silver platter- blessed with the right genes or born into Hollywood dynasties. And although we want to make believe into those assumptions for many there are no silver platter. In fact, for many they are faced with great hardship and difficult challenges. Because of such manifest in their lives they are driven to realization of their dreams. It’s amazing how these successful individuals through determination and tenacity overcome adversity to reach their goals against all odds. Very much like Oprah Winfrey, whom hit rock bottom before soaring to the top.
Oprah, an American television host, actress, producer, philanthropist and …show more content…
Instead of having friends Oprah befriended animals on her grandmother’s farm. She had a huge imagination which enabled her to participate in dramatics role playing with animals and even including her animal friends in games. It’s been said that it was probably the start of her love for speaking and acting. By the age of three Oprah was more than advance in reading and writing for her age. This is due to her grandmother’s values, religion and belief of god. By the time she entered kindergarten she quickly surpass into the first grade. In spite of the fact that she moved to and from houses her mother paid very little attention on her. She than was sent to live with her father and step mother who were unable to bear …show more content…
By the time she was seven months pregnant she decided to tell her father. That same exact day she went into labor and delivered a baby boy who died within two weeks of giving birth. And at what most people would consider a painful part in anyone’s life Oprah still manage to believe that it was a sign of a second chance in life. And because of such strong belief she believed that luck is a preparation for opportunity. Oprah stated that, “I don’t believe you can go through adversity without believing in a power greater than yourself. Some may call is God. There are one thousand names for this power. But I know you cannot make it without belief” (“When two TV greats meet: Oprah Winfrey opens up on her traumatic
Oprah, an American television host, actress, producer, philanthropist and …show more content…
Instead of having friends Oprah befriended animals on her grandmother’s farm. She had a huge imagination which enabled her to participate in dramatics role playing with animals and even including her animal friends in games. It’s been said that it was probably the start of her love for speaking and acting. By the age of three Oprah was more than advance in reading and writing for her age. This is due to her grandmother’s values, religion and belief of god. By the time she entered kindergarten she quickly surpass into the first grade. In spite of the fact that she moved to and from houses her mother paid very little attention on her. She than was sent to live with her father and step mother who were unable to bear …show more content…
By the time she was seven months pregnant she decided to tell her father. That same exact day she went into labor and delivered a baby boy who died within two weeks of giving birth. And at what most people would consider a painful part in anyone’s life Oprah still manage to believe that it was a sign of a second chance in life. And because of such strong belief she believed that luck is a preparation for opportunity. Oprah stated that, “I don’t believe you can go through adversity without believing in a power greater than yourself. Some may call is God. There are one thousand names for this power. But I know you cannot make it without belief” (“When two TV greats meet: Oprah Winfrey opens up on her traumatic