Who's Who?

The following are five women who influenced the lives of people all over the world. These women dedicated their time to helping others and inspiring other people. The following five women should be honored for their courageous deeds, and they should be role models for everyone to follow. These women should inspire us to make a difference in this world. I picked the following women because I found their stories very inspiring, and I thought it was important for others to learn more about them because they made such an impact on our world.

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954. Winfrey had a difficult childhood because she grew up in a very poor and strict household, and she was a victim of many types of abuse. However, when she was six years old, Oprah decided what she wanted to do with her life. She wanted to have a career that dealt with speaking with other people. Winfrey had jobs on several television shows, and she won many awards for her talents. Eventually, Winfrey created her own talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, in 1998. An average of over 30 million people watched the show each week, which made The Oprah Winfrey Show one of the most viewed television shows of the time. Winfrey’s difficult childhood inspired her to reach out to other women that are in the same situation that she was. Her confidence has helped and inspired many women.

Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. As a result of scarlet fever, Keller became blind and deaf when she was 19 months old. She made up her own hand signals in order to communicate with her family and teachers, and she mastered the skill of lip-reading. Although it was difficult to understand her voice, Keller was able to speak to others. Helen Keller successfull...

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