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Fascinating fictional biography of a successful black business woman born of former slaves. It's hard for me sometimes to not take historical fiction as gospel truth because I get so involved in the story only to be disappointed when further research reveals something different. So be aware of that going in. Still, Madame C.J. Walker--always use the honorific, it's never just C.J. Walker--was a driven woman who believed in the power of vision boards (don't know if this is fiction or not), was an inspiration to generations, and who weathered disappointments, heartbreaks, and betrayals amidst her successes. 4.5 stars
