Deborah Davis, The Oprah Winfrey Show

12/08/2011 7:30 pm
12/08/2011 9:00 pm
Thursday, December 8th 7:30pm
at the Adult School of Montclair
 
Join ASM for an evening with acclaimed non-fiction author, Deborah Davis, as she discusses her new book The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy, published by Abrams. Hear about the book Publisher's Weekly describes as, "A lavish and loving tribute to the television personality, icon, and philanthropist. This book makes a powerful case for Oprah’s centrality and influence on American culture." Ms Davis' latest work is an authorized history of the television show with a foreword by Maya Angelou and essays from Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel and Toni Morrison, among others.

One of the most iconic American success stories, Oprah Winfrey changed television history with her eponymous "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for 25 years. She interviewed the most famous people in the world, yet touched millions with her understanding of the human struggle to survive, grow and live joyfully.

Deborah Davis, a Montclair resident, has written six books, including Strapless, Party of the Century, Gilded, and the upcoming Guest of Honor.
Location: 
Street:
Montclair High School
Additional:
100 Chestnut Street
City:
Montclair
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Province:
New Jersey
Postal Code:
07042-4137
Country:
United States