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Unlikely Fame - Poor People Who Made History (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,312
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Unlikely Fame - Poor People Who Made History (Paperback): David Wagner

Unlikely Fame - Poor People Who Made History (Paperback)

David Wagner

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This unique book depicts the stories of Americans born in poverty, who achieved national or international fame. Accessible to students and lay readers, this scholarly study describes poverty as a disability that typically stunts important areas of growth in childhood. Wagner shows how poverty hampers individuals and groups for their entire lives, even many of those who emerge from poverty. Examples of individuals with difficult childhoods who faced residual lifelong challenges are presented in the stories of 27 Americans, including athlete Babe Ruth, birth control advocate Margaret Sanger, singer Billie Holliday, author Jack London, actress Marilyn Monroe, black leader Malcolm X, singer Johnny Cash, comedian Richard Pryor, author Stephen King, and entertainer Oprah Winfrey. In over 200 engaging and accessible pages, Unlikely Fame yields insight into successful individuals and how they coped, adapted and ultimately achieved success.

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Imprint: Paradigm Publications
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2015
First published: 2014
Authors: David Wagner
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-1-61205-714-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Poverty
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Unemployment
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Biography > General
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LSN: 1-61205-714-4
Barcode: 9781612057149

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