I am Oprah Winfrey, Brad Meltzer
I am Oprah Winfrey, Brad Meltzer
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Synopsis

Deeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series, adapted for audio.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media."

About Brad Meltzer

As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer has led a very full personal and professional life. He is one of those rare authors who have been quite successful in different genres of writing. He has had success in fiction, non-fiction, advice, and comics. It must be very satisfying to be so diversified as a writer. He graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review.

His works of fiction encompass: The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, The Millionaires, The President's Shadow, and his latest, The Escape Artist. Non-Fiction: History Decoded, Advice (Heroes for My Son..... Heroes for My Daughter), Children's books: I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and comics: Justice League of America.

Meltzer is host of Brad Meltzer's Last History on H2 and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. As if that is not enough, he was also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that was raised by the firefighters at Ground Zero. Using his tv show, he had a former Marine walk in to return the flag. It is now in the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

Meltzer is very attuned to his research, so that fictional books have elements of authenticity. He even had former President's Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush give him advice. He has also participated in Homeland Security round table discussions. There are very few, if any, American authors as diversified as Brad Meltzer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on January 03, 2022

Oprah is such a strong woman who has been through lot. I don't always agree with everything she says but she is still an amazing person who has worked hard to improve herself and help others do the same.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on October 07, 2021

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series, this biography focuses on the ubiquitous and inspiring Oprah Winfrey. Although the book covers her formative years and her early challenges including poverty, the author carefully acknowledges the support she found in her grandmother and fourth gr......more

Goodreads review by Ann on February 02, 2022

I love this whole series. My grandkids really enjoy reading about others. My grandson's favorite is Neil Armstrong. My granddaughter's is Helen Keller. They're both looking forward to Dolly Parton. If you start reading them be sure to look for the "Easter eggs".......more

Goodreads review by Jesse on October 24, 2021

Anytime there is a new “I am” book I’m excited to read it. Sometimes I am aware of the subject of the book and other times I’m not. In this case everyone knows Oprah Winfrey but I don’t think all of us understood or knew struggles she had growing up. Another great addition to this wonderful series.......more

Goodreads review by Alysia on October 22, 2021

Great book! Fits in perfectly with the series of books!......more