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Original Essays | June 22, 2009

Bethany Moreton: IMG Culture War on Aisle 5? Wal-Mart, Evangelicals, and "Extreme Capitalism"

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"In the 'culture wars' narrative of the Republican ascendancy, this slippage represents the greatest con in recent history: while you rush to defend marriage or protect the unborn, please pay no attention to the financier behind the curtain." Continue »
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Oprah Winfrey (Up Close)

by Ilene Cooper

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Oprah Winfrey has been called the Queen of All Media for good reasonduring her more than thirty-year career, she has left an indelible mark on radio, television, film, theater, magazines, and books. Oprah is also a committed humanitarian.
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About the Author

Ilene Cooper is the children's books editor at Booklist and the author of over twenty books for young readers, including Jack: The Early Years of John F. Kennedy.
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sims_equesha, February 6, 2008 (view all comments by sims_equesha)
This is a good book about Oprah.
I think its good because we can learn more about her.It tells some interestring facts about Oprah.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780670061624
Author:
Cooper, Ilene
Publisher:
Viking Children's Books
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Women
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage
Subject:
Actors
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Media Studies
Subject:
Performing arts
Subject:
African Americans
Edition Description:
Viking
Series:
Up Close
Publication Date:
April 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
204
Dimensions:
7.35x5.29x.83 in. .61 lbs.
Age Level:
11-17
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