J.K Rowling is known for her Harry Potter novels, but also as an eminent philanthropist, to the extent that she was awarded the Order of the British Empire in the Queen 's Birthday Honours List in 2000, a recognition of achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people right across the United Kingdom. Joanne Rowling, AKA J.K Rowling, is a true rags to riches story. Starting from a happy, fun, childhood, to never speaking to her father again. Once known as one of the slowest learners in class, to becoming an English teacher. Lastly, from a divorcee on welfare to becoming a world known novelist, screenwriter, and film producer, earning billions of dollars, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. Her best-selling novels have sold more than 400 million copies and won numerous awards. She is titled the” Most Influential Woman in Britain” (FamousAuthors.org), and is ranked as the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom, net worth estimating at $445.5 million dollars, not including royalties. Joanne Rowling, daughter of Peter James Rowling and Anne Rowling was born on 31 July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, at Yate General Hospital, her parents had just turned 20, and were only married for four months when she was born. Joanne was not given a middle name. Both her parents were typical children of the sixties, playing the guitar, and loved the Beatles. Joanne’s father, Peter James Rowling, at the age of 18, joined the British
She has risen from a poor background and was ranked the richest African American of the 20th Century, the greatest black philanthropist in American history and was once the world’s only black billionaire. She is also known as the most influential woman in the world, both older generations and young.
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Most people today know Joanne Rowling by her nickname J.K. Rowling which "J" is the first letter of her first name and the first letter "K" for Kathleen which is her grandmothers name. J.K. Rowling decided to use that name to appeal to boys so using a unisex nickname she did just that. J.K. Rowling was born and raised in England. She was born on the 31 of july 1956. Her father James Rowling and mother Anne volant met on a train on their way to join the British navy. Even from an early age J.K Rowling had always dreamed about being a writer. She remembers even at the age of six she recalls wanting to get her stories published. From then her desire to be a writer only grew. At the age of 17 J.K. Rowling left her childhood town to go to Exeter University where she earned a French and Classics degree. "She slightly regretted choosing French, saying she would have preferred to study English. However, it was her parents wish that she study something 'more useful' than English" (Pettinger). She then studied a year in paris, graduated, then moved to London.
J. K. Rowling is the author of the best-selling Harry Potter series. As Bruno Bettelheim says, “If we hope to live not just moment to moment, but in true consciousness of our existence, then our greatest need and most difficult achievement is to find meaning in our lives” (Bettelheim 2). ”when children are young, it is literature that carries such information best” (Bettelheim 4). In literary circles, mention of Rowling or her work is likely to raise some tempers. Critics find her work “antithetical to established literary values, sustained by clearly monetary interests, and which in a few short years has climbed to an astonishing peak of international glory and financial success” (Virole 1). The beginning of Rowling’s series is
Oprah Gail Winfrey is a television and film producer, along with being a talk show host. Through media, Oprah is known mostly for The Oprah Winfrey Show. It is the highest-rated talk show of all time, running for 25 years. She has dealt with many early life issues which has made her the tough, devoted, and inspirational person she is today. Oprah can be known as “The Queen of All Media.” Her loyalty to her audience has inspired many, along with the entertainment she gives her fans. Experts call her the most influential woman in the world. Oprah enjoys giving back to charities along with starting her own charities. Oprah Winfrey, the richest African American of the 20th century, is one of the most inspirational people by expressing her power of healing through dealing with her weight and abuse.
J.K Rowling has impacted and helped many people, by making a book series that has shown people the wonders of reading. She started a charity to help children in orphanages and shown that anyone can be anything.
This woman has risen up from a small town near Houston Texas. She is now worth 465 million dollars. She is a very giving person and now donates to 30 different charities including children's hospitals, stop bullying campaigns and many many more. She also appointed herself a speaker against gender inequality standing up for women's rights. This woman is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter author most people don't think of Beyoncé being a hero or a role model. Beyoncé is one of the best performers the show must go on no matter what. She shows women and girls every where that you can do whatever you set your heart, soul and mind to.
Numerous people admire Emma Watson not only for her various roles in movies, like Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, but also the fact that she went to college while in the height of her acting career. She took initiative for her education, and also stands on the front lines for advocating for gender equality, a cause that many women
The life of experiences of J.K. Rowling influenced her to write in the macabre genre.
Joanne Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury, on 31 July 1965. Her parents were Peter James Rowling and Anne Rowling, the latter whom she shared a close relationship with. Another important person in her childhood was her sister, Dianne. Rowling would often write fantasy stories and read them to her
Joanne “Jo” Rowling was born to proud parents Peter and Anne Rowling on July thirty-first, 1965, in
Rowling was born in Yate, England on July 31, 1965. She was born into a family of 4. Her mother, Anne, her father, Peter, and her sister, Dianne. Rowling loved reading even as a child. Some of her favorite books were: The Little White Horse, Manxmouse, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She knew very early on that she wanted to be a writer. She finished her first story
“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities” (J.K.Rowling). Many people all over this world grow up poor and in poverty, but not all people become millionaires by putting their talents to use and making choices that impact their life. J.K. Rowling is a prime example of how one can go from having nothing to being one that influences millions of people’s lives all around the world. During Joanne Rowling’s life, her work was influenced and shaped by her early childhood, her dedication, and her bestselling accomplishments. J.K. Rowling completely changed her life and went from rags to riches because of her hard work and motivation in her early life.
J.K Rowling is now the author of a $20 billion worth book series that has been translated into 72