Posted on June 2, 2008 by ainyfauziyah
Carlana Stone, author of the acclaimed book “Never Give In, Never Give Up”, was paralyzed in a car accident at age 17. In the blink of an eye, Carlana went from cheerleader and gymnast, to paraplegic. Not adhering to the stigma and physical restraints of her injury, Carlana forged ahead. Despite her disability, she [...]
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Posted on June 2, 2008 by ainyfauziyah
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born January 29, 1954 on the family farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her dad, Vermon Winfrey, who was stationed as a solider at a local base; and her mother, Vernita Lee, were both young at the time of Oprah’s birth. Her parents never married. Shortly after she was born her mother found [...]
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