Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Free Audiobook Download by A'lelia Bundles
"A'lelia Bundles successfully brought to life the story of Madam C.J. Walker in her performance" (Audible.com). This is a great audiobook because it is narrated by someone who's wife is an African-American woman, and it has "humorous take on historical events" that can be enjoyed by all races (Audible.com). It's also a great purchase for anyone interested in American history or female empowerment stories.
Madam C.J. Walker was a businesswoman who started working as a salesgirl at the ripe age of nine years old. She rose from humble beginnings, traveled to Europe and Asia, used her savvy to become a millionaire and never followed any one formula or process because she knew that success is about striking out on your own path. Madam C.J. Walker said "No one can do for you what you alone cannot do."
A'lelia Bundles has always been interested in history, but her work has led her to the story of Madam C.J. Walker, a self-made woman who knew that if she was going to be successful, she needed to do it on her own.
In Self Made, A'lelia Bundles shares her powerful story of the life and times of Madam C.J. Walker from her less than promising start as a servant into America's first self-made woman. In this audiobook, A'lelia does an incredible job bringing the reader into this pioneer's world through her own words. The audiobook is beautifully narrated by Bundles herself who shared her heart and mind with the listeners in order to bring us closer to this woman we are so fascinated by and inspired by!
Madam C.J. Walker was a business woman who founded a brand that was worth billions of dollars and turned her into one of the richest women in America. She was a great seller and an amazing entrepreneur, but she knew it would not have been possible without her faith in God. "Self Made" is an audiobook about Madam C.J.'s life as told by A'lelia Bundles and is also available online as an audio recording.
Madam C.J. Walker was an independent African American entrepreneur and business success story who used her own ingenuity and determination to rise from poverty in the post-Civil War period to become one of the wealthiest women in America. Bundles eloquently captures the spirit of this trailblazing woman’s life and legacy by blending personal stories with historical facts, information on the timeline of her life, and a wealth of insight into her key achievements.
Published Date | 2020-03-10 |
Duration | 16 hours 25 minutes |
Author | A'lelia Bundles |
Narrated | A'lelia Bundles |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Women, History & Culture |