"Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom" That's how Oprah Winfrey survived her childhood. At a very young age, she experienced traumatic, life-changing events. However, she never gave up. She followed her passion for speaking out in public and ensured everyone heard her voice. Follow me into the journey of Oprah Winfrey's life and learn how she became the world's most well-known African American female personality. Her story will make you cry and shout with joy because she persevered even after going through difficult times.