Women Who Inspire

Oprah Winfrey's story is a great example of a woman who has moved from rags to riches. She had a very difficult childhood. Her mother, a housemaid, and biological father a miner were never married. In her early childhood, Oprah had no idea what shoes were. Her dresses were a luxury that she first received to go to school. The seclusion of the farm where Oprah was growing up forced her to make up and create her own ways of entertainment. Despite horrible poverty, constant humiliation and a complicated life the girl continued to give public performances, take part in poetic competitions at black public clubs and at church meetings where everybody called her ‘The Little Speaker’. Her personality traits include being sincere, courageous and hard working.

She believes that the big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever the goal, one can get there if they are willing to work.