Liz Murray

Liz Murray is an American inspirational speaker who overcame homelessness and drug-addicted parents to attend Harvard University.

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 23, 1980
2. Birthplace: The Bronx, New York
3. Education:
   1. Humanities Preparatory Academy
   2. Harvard
4. Awards:
   1. New York Times scholarship for needy students

Homeless To Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

1. Premiere Date: April 7, 2003
2. Executive Producers:
   1. Barnet Bain
   2. Stephen Deutsch
   3. Tom Patricia
3. Producers:
   1. Ronni Kern
   2. Michael Mahoney
4. Director: Peter Levin
5. Screenplay: Ronni Kern
6. Cast:
   1. [Thora Birch
   2. Michael Riley
   3. Robert Bockstael
   4. Makyla Smith
   5. Kelly Lynch
7. Distributor: Barnet Bain Films
8. Network: Lifetime
9. Award: Christopher Award (2004)

Harvard "Not the Best Fit"

Inspirational speaker and author Liz Murray, who was featured in the Lifetime cable network movie she helped produce, left Harvard after eighteen months to care for her ailing father. She opted not to return, telling The Times and Democrat that the school was "not the best fit for me." She makes her living as a speaker and consultant.

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