What's the most famous zero-to-hero comeback story of all time? - Hewsay

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What's the most famous zero-to-hero comeback story of all time?

🗳️ 14 votes so far 🏆 Leading: J.K. Rowling — a single mother on welfare writing in cafes, rejected by 12 publishers, then went on to create the best-selling book series in history.

Of 14 votes cast so far, J.K. Rowling — a single mother on welfare writing in cafes, rejected by 12 publishers, then went on to create the best-selling book series in history. leads with 50%.

Michael Jordan — cut from his high school varsity basketball team, then went on to become widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. is second on 21%, 29 points behind.

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What's the most famous zero-to-hero comeback story of all time?

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Leading answer

J.K. Rowling — a single mother on welfare writing in cafes, rejected by 12 publishers, then went on to create the best-selling book series in history.

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J.K. Rowling — a single mother on welfare writing in cafes, rejected by 12 publishers, then went on to create the best-selling book series in history.

Oprah Winfrey — grew up in poverty and endured a traumatic childhood, then built a media empire and became one of the most influential people in the world.

Sylvester Stallone — broke and nearly homeless, sold his dog for $50, then wrote the Rocky script in three days and refused to sell it without starring in it himself.

Abraham Lincoln — failed in business, lost multiple elections, and suffered repeated personal setbacks before becoming one of America's most revered presidents.

Michael Jordan — cut from his high school varsity basketball team, then went on to become widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.