Oprah (Harpo Studios)

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Jun 25, 2020

Explore the incredible journey of Oprah Winfrey, from a challenging upbringing to becoming the world's wealthiest Black woman. Discover how she transformed media with her interactive talk shows and the inception of Harpo Studios. Delve into her groundbreaking book club that reshaped reading habits and the 'Oprah effect' that revolutionized consumer behavior. Highlighting her innovative car giveaways and legacy in influencer marketing, the discussion captures her lasting impact on both culture and business. Prepare to be inspired!

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Early Trauma

At nine years old, Oprah was raped by a 19-year-old cousin, a trauma that led to a downward spiral.
She ran away, drank, and engaged in risky behaviors, a stark example of childhood adversity.

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Vernon's Influence

After running away and meeting Aretha Franklin, Oprah moved in with her father, Vernon.
Vernon instilled discipline, requiring weekly book reports, fostering a love for reading.

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Strategic Pageantry

Oprah strategically used the Miss Black Nashville and Miss Black Tennessee pageants.
This provided a platform and credentials for television, showcasing her poise and presence.

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How to marry the man of your choice

Margaret Kent

This book provides a comprehensive approach to dating and relationships, covering topics such as dressing to advantage, orchestrating successful dates, dealing with previous marriages and children, and maintaining a healthy relationship. It offers practical advice and insights to help women make informed choices in their search for a partner.

In the Kitchen with Rosie

Oprah Winfrey

This cookbook, 'In the Kitchen with Rosie', offers a collection of 50 recipes that focus on low-fat, low-sugar, and low-salt cooking. It includes a variety of dishes from soups to desserts, all of which are favorites of Oprah Winfrey. The book emphasizes 'clean eating' and provides a practical guide for everyday healthy meals.

God's Trombones

James Weldon Johnson

Gregory Pardlo

James Weldon Johnson's 'God's Trombones' is a poetic tribute to the powerful rhetorical traditions of African-American sermons. The collection includes poems like 'The Creation', 'The Prodigal Son', and 'The Judgment Day', which reflect on biblical narratives and their resonance with African-American experiences. Gregory Pardlo provides an introduction to this edition, highlighting the work's significance in the Harlem Renaissance.

The Dark Tower series

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Song of Solomon

A. C. Crist

The Song of Solomon is a lyric poem that extols the virtues of love between a husband and his wife. It presents marriage as God's design, emphasizing care, commitment, and delight within the marital relationship. The book is divided into three main sections: courtship, the wedding, and the maturing marriage. It also contains themes of physical and spiritual love, and some interpretations see it as an allegory for Christ's love for the Church[1][4][5].

The Color Purple

Translator Lunine Pierre-Jerome

Alice Walker

The novel is written in the form of letters, primarily from Celie to God and later to her sister Nettie. It depicts Celie's journey from a life of oppression and abuse to one of independence and self-realization. The story explores themes of feminism, gender equality, sexuality, and the struggles faced by African American women in the rural South during the 1930s and 1940s. Celie's life is influenced by various characters, including her lover Shug Avery, her sister Nettie, and her husband Albert, as she discovers her own strength and finds joy despite the hardships she faces[2][3][5].

Seven powers

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