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People who went from rock bottom to riches

The super-rich who did the impossible
David Murdock: Dole Food Products
David Murdock: Dole Food Products
Frank O’Dea: Second Cup
Frank O'Dea: Second Cup
Suroosh Alvi: Vice Media
Suroosh Alvi: Vice Media
JK Rowling: Harry Potter
JK Rowling: Harry Potter
Khalil Rafati: SunLife Organics
Khalil Rafati: SunLife Organics
Michael J. Lindell: MyPillow
Michael J. Lindell: MyPillow
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The super-rich who did the impossible

We don't expect those who have made a fortune and a name for themselves to have been homeless as an adult, lived off welfare payments or even to have had a serious drug problem. But these people show that it's possible to go from rags to riches at any time in your life. Click or scroll through to read their stories.

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lovemoney staff

22 January 2021

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