Ilene Cooper has been an Oprah fan from day one. Ilene Cooper pens an unauthorized bio for tweens. "A lively rendition of a larger-than-life woman." -Childrens Literature Chicago Magazine Well-documented, easy-to-read and a good resource for reports." -School Library Journal
Much of the book focuses on Winfrey's work and philanthropy, concluding with the Oprah Winfrey Leadership School for Girls in South Africa. "Cooper discusses her subject's early traumatic and dramatic experiencesm showing how a poor, abused, bright child from Mississippi overcame her past, to become perhaps the most influential woman in America. Sure to find a rapt audience.” -Kirkus Reviews Her personal struggles are not simplified nor are her remarkable public acts of philanthropy and care over-exaggerated: She hosts a talk show indeed, but she also writes, speaks, acts and makes good things happen. This comfortably sized volume makes excellent use of many quotes from interviews, Oprah’s own writing and, of course, her television show. Abrams, October 01, 2019.“Cooper tackles one of the richest and most famous women in the world, recounting her complicated life and extraordinary history with honesty and clarity. Following the Golden Rule is something everyone can do, which means that every person-old or young, rich or poor-can help make the world a better place.Īuthor: Ilene Cooper | Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska The book reveals versions of the Golden Rule found in many cultures and religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam. It's golden because it's so valuable, and a way of living your life that's so simple, it shines." But, what does it really mean? And how do you follow it? A grandfather explains to his grandson that the Golden Rule means you "treat people the way you would like to be treated.
With a gorgeous new package and a foreword from bestselling author John Green, the deluxe edition of The Golden Rule spreads the message of kindness to a new generation. Bestselling author John Green provides a foreword to this deluxe edition of the beloved classic
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