Rachel Renee Russell Rachel Renee Russell wrote her first book when she was in 6th grade as a birthday gift for her younger twin brothers and it has always been a dream of hers to write .Rachel went to Northwestern University‚ where one of her professors told her she was the worst writer in the world so she studied law and eventually became a very successful bankruptcy attorney.Rachel was also a lawyer for 20 years before she started writing again Rachel currently lives in northern Virginia
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A Lifetime of Influence Marguerite Johnson had a harsh childhood growing up in the South during the days of cotton picking and slavery. All of the adversity she encountered when she was young inspired her to write the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In it‚ she depicts what life was like growing up in the small town of Stamps‚ Arkansas‚ and illustrates the daily hardships that were roadblocks throughout her life. Many people help her overcome these obstructions in her young life‚ but it was
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Ellen DeGeneres is an extremely famous talk show host who is viewed by millions Monday thru Friday all over the country. DeGeneres is known as a very caring person who would give the shirt off her back to someone in need. In turn‚ her caring and positivity has made her a billionaire. DeGeneres is no Stanger to giving back‚ as she donates to many charities all over the world and has many of her own. DeGeneres is a comedian‚ talk-show host‚ gay-lesbian activist‚ and animal rights activist. If Ellen
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Maya Angelou’s life was a roller coaster. Through her upside down loops and her cork screws‚ she made a high living for herself. She achieved awarding accomplishments. Maya is not only one of the most famous poets in the world but‚ she was also a literature writer‚ a dancer‚ actress and a singer. She wrote children books and she was also one of the first African American women to have an original screenplay produced called Georgia. She won the National Book Award‚ A Pulitzer Prize and is listed
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A Hero is not based off of the size and shape or even if they have super abilities. Although a hero could have those qualities‚ that’s not all a hero is. A hero is a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. Heros differ for each person‚ depending on what qualities they find admirable. Twenty first century heroes from the modern world won’t have special abilities like heroes do in comic books. Someone who helps another out of a hard time or makes another feel joy is a hero even
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In the Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold‚ there is the concept of good from bad. Young Susie Salmon is raped and murdered and her death rips her family and friends apart. Her life had just begun‚ and fate decided that Susie would forever be stuck and stationary‚ never reaching her full potential. But then‚ brings them closer together than they ever were. Bonds are formed and relationships are stronger than ever before. Lessons are learned and people act on those lessons and weave their lessons into their
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Ellen DeGeneres might be better known for her short spurts of memory as Dory in Finding Nemo‚ but she is also known for her shocking coming out in 1997 on network television. Her coming out was one of the most important events to happen that year. Her show and career suffered for a bit‚ but she was able to show society another face of the gay community‚ and she went on to become one of the most influential women in today’s world. Ellen DeGeneres’ coming out was one of the best things to happen in
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Myrlande summary In Maya Angelou’ story "Champion of the World"‚ she narrates about a boxing fight that took place when she was a child while working at her uncle’s store in the 1930’s. The fight was between African-American Joe Louis v. Primo Carnera. The match was being broadcast by a radio her uncle had at the store. It brought African-American together as a community. They gather around the radio to listen to boxing matches. Men‚ women‚ and children come to listen and to buy
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Wilma Rudolph is most well-known for her extreme success in track and field. What is most ground-breaking about Wilma and her success is the fact that she was a woman succeeding in what was considered at that time a “man’s sport.” She broke many records‚ but most importantly was the first American woman to win three gold medals during the same summer Olympics. Wilma had faced many troubles throughout her life‚ from illness and disabilities to insecurities and friendship issues. However‚ the most
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Celie is an African American woman living in Georgia and has lived a lot of her life with a Mona Lisa smile‚ sources that have interviewed her have pieced together her story. For the first 14 years of Celie’s life‚ she lived with her abusive father who sexually abused her and her beautiful younger sister‚ Nettie. She had two children by her father that were stolen by him and presumably killed. Celie’s life took a turn when Mr._____ asked for her sisters’ hand in marriage‚ but her father refused to
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