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Liz Murray

1980 - Today

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Elizabeth Murray (born September 23, 1980) is an American memoirist and inspirational speaker who is notable for having been accepted by Harvard University despite being homeless in her high school years. Her life story was chronicled in Lifetime's television film Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003). Murray's memoir Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard, published in 2010 is a New York Times Bestseller. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Liz Murray is the 7,067th most popular writer, the 16,196th most popular biography from United States and the 1,119th most popular American Writer.

Liz Murray is most famous for her memoir "Breaking Night," which recounts her experiences growing up in poverty and overcoming significant challenges to achieve success. She is also known as an inspirational speaker who shares her story of resilience and determination.

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Among writers, Liz Murray ranks 7,067 out of 7,302. Before her are Jan Böhmermann, Geraldine Brooks, Sayed Kashua, Jay Asher, Lee Hyeon-seo, and Sherman Alexie. After her are Radoslav Rochallyi, Maria Parr, Jonas Hassen Khemiri, Kauksi Ülle, David Nicholls, and Kamila Shamsie.

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Among people born in 1980, Liz Murray ranks 697. Before her are Amira Mohamed Ali, Estrella Morente, Raema Lisa Rumbewas, Alexey Voyevoda, Irina Embrich, and Lomana LuaLua. After her are Radoslav Rochallyi, Angelica Ross, Ravshana Kurkova, Natasha Rothwell, Ladj Ly, and Richie McCaw.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Liz Murray ranks 16,203 out of 20,380. Before her are Baron Davis (1979), Børns (1992), Elise Stefanik (1984), Malese Jow (1991), Christine Cavanaugh (1963), and Brian McKnight (1969). After her are Angelica Ross (1980), Rich the Kid (1992), Danica Roem (1984), Jamie Brewer (1985), Bob Barr (1948), and Nina Siemaszko (1970).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Liz Murray ranks 1,119. Before her are Laura Lippman (1959), Ann Patchett (1963), Tahereh Mafi (1988), Doris Kearns Goodwin (1943), Jay Asher (1975), and Sherman Alexie (1966). After her are Rudolfo Anaya (1937), Dan Savage (1964), Lucille Clifton (1936), Julia Serano (1967), Elizabeth Hand (1957), and Dave Barry (1947).

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