Shakeeta A. Winfrey s new book entitled, The Other Winfrey brings to light family and social issues that cause many families to be estranged. Cousin to Oprah, Shakeeta s personal memoir is sure to raise a few brows around the country as it suggest that mere stardom and fame are sometimes the main catalyst for the family division. Ms. Winfrey readily admits that her life and the life of Winfrey s have not been a crystal stair. The closeness or lack thereof for the Winfrey family is discussed in the book as the book cites some of the Winfrey s living conditions on government assistance as well as residing in housing projects. Ms. Winfrey says, Often families end ties that bind and the impact on the family are sometimes overwhelming .