Learning Disabilites..Who has overcome one?

Whoopi Goldberg:
“I am the American Dream.”“I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done.”

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg born Caryn Elaine Johnson is an outstanding American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Whoopi was really struggling in school, she had a lot of problems reading and because of that was called "slow", “dumb” and "retarded". She even dropped out of school at the age of 17.

Woopie knew that was neither slow nor dumb, but was facing a problem that wasn’t well defined. Finally as an adult discovered that she was dyslexic and with the help of a teacher learned the proper strategies to overcome her disability. Despite her dyslexia, Whoopi Goldberg became an incredibly successful entertainer. She has been awarded an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy.

Nowadays she is the moderator on the popular daytime TV show “The View,” and like she said she is the American Dream.