About this item
The Oprah Winfrey Show came to an end on May 25, 2011, after 25 years on television. Arguably the most influential television personality of all time, Ms. Winfrey and her show have had an impact on American culture that cannot be overstated. This beautifully illustrated book will explore and celebrate the legacy of the show using essays and tributes from a stellar group of contributors including Maya Angelou, Bono, Ellen DeGeneres, Nelson Mandela, Toni Morrison, Julia Roberts, Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, John Travolta, and more. The book will feature photographs from the Harpo archive, spanning the 25 years the show has been on the air, including the farewell season.Essays within the book will be dedicated to different themes e.g., personal growth, social action, and literature and will explore how the show has touched peoples lives and impacted the conversation around those issues.
About the Author
Deborah Davis is the author of three award-winning novels, Not Like You, The Secret of the Seal, and My Brother Has AIDS, and the editor of the nonfiction anthology You Look Too Young to be a Mom: Teen Mothers Speak Out on Love, Learning, and Success. A frequent presenter at library and writing conferences and schools, Deborah teaches writing workshops for adults and teens and offers professional critiques of middle grade and young adult novel manuscripts. She lives in Berkeley, California with her husband, son, and two cats. For more information about Deborah's books, presentations, classes, and manuscript critiquing services, please visit http://www.deborahdavisauthor.com or email her at deborah (at) deborahdavisauthor.com.
