title: Oprah Winfrey: The Real Story
author:  George Mair 
description: While there isn't much new here, Oprah Winfrey is an interesting look at a popular, successful woman of our times. Mair, an experienced newspaper and script writer, chronicles Winfrey's life from her childhood on Hattie Mae's pig farm in Mississippi, through her wild teen years, her progress as a radio and then television personality, up to today. He describes the personal and professional scandals and turmoil that surround her, including family problems, her love affairs, her continuing struggle with her weight, and her business and acting successes. Quotes from her friends and co-workers are used to round out descriptions of her personality and lifestyle. Winfrey's intelligence, generosity, and dedication to hard work are consistent themes in this portrayal. While the author obviously admires his subject, he does not hesitate to give details about controversial and difficult topics that have enveloped her and her family. He delves into negative issues and generally includes other viewpoints. At times gossipy and somewhat repetitive, this program offers multifaceted reporting on all kinds of details about Winfrey's life. The text is narrated by the author, whose vocal projection initially varies, making the latter parts of some sentences difficult to hear. About halfway through the first tape, however, Mair seems to find his stride, and the remainder of the material is relatively easy to understand. This is not a necessary purchase for most libraries, but it's light fare and enjoyable listening. Libraries with large pop culture collections may wish to consider.<br /><i>Carolyn Alexander, Columbia Lib. System, Monterey, Cal.</i><br />Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  OPRAH WINFREY
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Introduction
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 1: Early Life
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 2: A Star is Born
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 3: Controversies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 4: In the Movies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 5: The Writer
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 6: Romance
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 7: The Philanthropist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 8: Legacy
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Introduction
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  