Author. She will be remembered for her bestselling work "The Women of Brewster Place" (1982), which was adapted into a television mimi-series which starred Oprah Winfrey (1989). Additionally, she was the recipient of a National Book Award. Her father was a transit worker, her mother was a telephone operator, Gloria was raised with the priority of having a good education. Her mother instilled in her a passion for reading and writing. Excelling in high school, she was preparing to further her education as a writer, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. The event caused her to turn to missionary work for the next seven years. She resumed her studies and received her degree in English from Brooklyn College and later earned a Master's degree from Yale University. Her other books include "Linden Hills" (1985), "Bailey's Cafe" (1992) and "The Men of Brewster Place" (1998).
Author. She will be remembered for her bestselling work "The Women of Brewster Place" (1982), which was adapted into a television mimi-series which starred Oprah Winfrey (1989). Additionally, she was the recipient of a National Book Award. Her father was a transit worker, her mother was a telephone operator, Gloria was raised with the priority of having a good education. Her mother instilled in her a passion for reading and writing. Excelling in high school, she was preparing to further her education as a writer, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. The event caused her to turn to missionary work for the next seven years. She resumed her studies and received her degree in English from Brooklyn College and later earned a Master's degree from Yale University. Her other books include "Linden Hills" (1985), "Bailey's Cafe" (1992) and "The Men of Brewster Place" (1998).
Bio by: C.S.
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