This book chronicles the fascinating life story of the supermodel
turned media mogul who has become one of the most influential
African American women in our popular culture. Tyra Banks: A
Biography tells the story of one of today's most visible,
successful, and inspiring young African American women. It is a
revealing look at Banks's meteoric rise from geeky adolescent to
supermodel, actress, and TV mogul—all in just seven years after
initially being turned down by a number of agencies. In following
the life of Tyra Banks, this authoritative biography finds the
sources of her determination not just to succeed but to
aggressively promote positive female role models and debunk biases
and stereotypes too-often applied to women. Among the highlights
are Banks's years as youth correspondent for Oprah Winfrey and her
extensive philanthropic work, establishing scholarships, charities,
and camps, while providing self-help advice for young women.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Greenwood Biographies |
| Release date: |
March 2010 |
| First published: |
February 2010 |
| Authors: |
Carole Jacobs
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
232 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-38274-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-313-38274-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780313382741 |
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