Winning Big is the candid and thought-provoking story of Carol Shaffer's rise from impoverished beginnings and child abuse to become the foremost winner of contests in America. Shaffer has won literally thousands of prizes, amounting to many hundreds of thousands of dollars in value. She's travelled the world, dined with Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities and won so many prizes she's taken to giving away TV sets and contributing heavily to charities. She's also a media magnet and recognized expert on winning big - she's America's Contest Queen Book includes her contest-winning tips