- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (21 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471298646
- ISBN-13: 978-0471298649
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,075,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I′m on the right track."
"I believe you′re here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you′re just traveling through the world blindly–and there′s no point to that."
"Oprah′s on." It′s the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah′s every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world′s most influential voices.
Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah′s opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks highlights Oprah′s abiding faith, no–nonsense business rules, generosity, and love as well as her 10 commandments for lifelong success.
Oprah′s lifetime theme has been personal transformation–she′s constantly seeking, questioning, changing, and growing. This uplifting theme echoes throughout Oprah Winfrey Speaks.
Here is just a hint of the wisdom you′ll discover:
∗ "Just tell the truth. It′ll save you every time."
∗ "Don′t complain about what you don′t have. Use what you′ve got. To do less than your best is a sin. Every single one of us has the power for greatness, because greatness is determined by service–to yourself and to others."
∗ "I am a woman in progress. I′m just trying like everyone else. I try to take every conflict, every experience and learn from it. All I know is that I can′t be anybody else. And it′s taken me a long time to realize that."
∗ "If you′re angry, be angry and deal with it. Don′t go eat a bag of Ruffles."
∗ "God blesses you better when you pray on your knees."
The world listens when Oprah Winfrey Speaks
Here′s just a hint of the wisdom you′ll find inside...
"I am what I am because of my grandmother.
My strength. My sense of reasoning. Everything.
All that was set by the time I was six."
"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."
"I always feel if you do right, right will follow."
"You know the old clich–, ′a good man is hard to find′? Well, it′s true. And the smarter you get, the harder they are to find."
This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Productions, or by any entity that creates, produces, or broadcasts THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW.
"I believe you′re here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you′re just traveling through the world blindly–and there′s no point to that."
"Oprah′s on." It′s the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah′s every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world′s most influential voices.
Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah′s opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks highlights Oprah′s abiding faith, no–nonsense business rules, generosity, and love as well as her 10 commandments for lifelong success.
Oprah′s lifetime theme has been personal transformation–she′s constantly seeking, questioning, changing, and growing. This uplifting theme echoes throughout Oprah Winfrey Speaks.
Here is just a hint of the wisdom you′ll discover:
∗ "Just tell the truth. It′ll save you every time."
∗ "Don′t complain about what you don′t have. Use what you′ve got. To do less than your best is a sin. Every single one of us has the power for greatness, because greatness is determined by service–to yourself and to others."
∗ "I am a woman in progress. I′m just trying like everyone else. I try to take every conflict, every experience and learn from it. All I know is that I can′t be anybody else. And it′s taken me a long time to realize that."
∗ "If you′re angry, be angry and deal with it. Don′t go eat a bag of Ruffles."
∗ "God blesses you better when you pray on your knees."
The world listens when Oprah Winfrey Speaks
Here′s just a hint of the wisdom you′ll find inside...
"I am what I am because of my grandmother.
My strength. My sense of reasoning. Everything.
All that was set by the time I was six."
"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."
"I always feel if you do right, right will follow."
"You know the old clich–, ′a good man is hard to find′? Well, it′s true. And the smarter you get, the harder they are to find."
This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Productions, or by any entity that creates, produces, or broadcasts THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW.
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"People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I′m on the right track."
"I believe you′re here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you′re just traveling through the world blindly–and there′s no point to that."
"Oprah′s on." It′s the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah′s every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world′s most influential voices.
Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah′s opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks highlights Oprah′s abiding faith, no–nonsense business rules, generosity, and love as well as her 10 commandments for lifelong success.
Oprah′s lifetime theme has been personal transformation–she′s constantly seeking, questioning, changing, and growing. This uplifting theme echoes throughout Oprah Winfrey Speaks.
Here is just a hint of the wisdom you′ll discover:
∗ "Just tell the truth. It′ll save you every time."
∗ "Don′t complain about what you don′t have. Use what you′ve got. To do less than your best is a sin. Every single one of us has the power for greatness, because greatness is determined by service–to yourself and to others."
∗ "I am a woman in progress. I′m just trying like everyone else. I try to take every conflict, every experience and learn from it. All I know is that I can′t be anybody else. And it′s taken me a long time to realize that."
∗ "If you′re angry, be angry and deal with it. Don′t go eat a bag of Ruffles."
∗ "God blesses you better when you pray on your knees."
The world listens when Oprah Winfrey Speaks
Here′s just a hint of the wisdom you′ll find inside...
"I am what I am because of my grandmother.
My strength. My sense of reasoning. Everything.
All that was set by the time I was six."
"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."
"I always feel if you do right, right will follow."
"You know the old clich–, ′a good man is hard to find′? Well, it′s true. And the smarter you get, the harder they are to find."
This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Productions, or by any entity that creates, produces, or broadcasts THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW.
"I believe you′re here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you′re just traveling through the world blindly–and there′s no point to that."
"Oprah′s on." It′s the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah′s every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world′s most influential voices.
Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah′s opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks highlights Oprah′s abiding faith, no–nonsense business rules, generosity, and love as well as her 10 commandments for lifelong success.
Oprah′s lifetime theme has been personal transformation–she′s constantly seeking, questioning, changing, and growing. This uplifting theme echoes throughout Oprah Winfrey Speaks.
Here is just a hint of the wisdom you′ll discover:
∗ "Just tell the truth. It′ll save you every time."
∗ "Don′t complain about what you don′t have. Use what you′ve got. To do less than your best is a sin. Every single one of us has the power for greatness, because greatness is determined by service–to yourself and to others."
∗ "I am a woman in progress. I′m just trying like everyone else. I try to take every conflict, every experience and learn from it. All I know is that I can′t be anybody else. And it′s taken me a long time to realize that."
∗ "If you′re angry, be angry and deal with it. Don′t go eat a bag of Ruffles."
∗ "God blesses you better when you pray on your knees."
The world listens when Oprah Winfrey Speaks
Here′s just a hint of the wisdom you′ll find inside...
"I am what I am because of my grandmother.
My strength. My sense of reasoning. Everything.
All that was set by the time I was six."
"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."
"I always feel if you do right, right will follow."
"You know the old clich–, ′a good man is hard to find′? Well, it′s true. And the smarter you get, the harder they are to find."
This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Productions, or by any entity that creates, produces, or broadcasts THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This is a small book, but it really gets to the guts of what makes Oprah such a sensation worldwide. Yea, there's plenty of glitz and emoting, but at the heart of it, Oprah is consistent, clear, and always marching to a higher plane. It's great to be able to read a small biography and feel I've learned something.
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A Winner!!!
17 Mar 1999
Format:Hardcover
This book really gets to the heart of what Oprah is all about. The book is filled with quotes taken from Oprah's childhood and throughout her entertainment career. The quotes are inspiring because they allow you to figure out ways to relate them to your own life. Janet Lowe's biography about Oprah is a very likeable book because it presents such topics as fame, fear, fortune, and family. To hear Oprah talk about her perfections and imperfections and how she is coping with them makes you feel like saying, 'If Oprah can do it, I sure can'. There is extensive research as her endnotes suggest. The book is an easy read and a good choice for people who are looking for a little more motivation in their everyday lives. The only thing that this book does lack is finding new, unique information about the talk show host/movie star/producer. Other than that, it is a winner! If you've ever watched her show on TV and heard Oprah say something that caught your attention, but ten minutes later couldn't remember it, then this book has it for sure. I recommend this book, especially for women. (Makes a great gift too!).
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Oprah Winfrey is the Strong Voice of the American Woman
22 Nov 2000
Format:Hardcover
Hello, My name is Sabuyen and I am from Hokkaido, Japan. ...Itruly enjoy this book becase Oprah Winfrey represent all strongintelligent woman in America. In this book you shall read all herinsight and charm. Perhaps I am more awareness becase of a childhoodin Japan, where it is vey different to be a woman.
This is the firstlong book I have read in English. It took me a vey long time to read,but please belive, it was worth every minute. I am delight to alsodiscover that there is a "cassete" version of this bookavalable on www.amazon.com. I shall listen as I ride the bus orexercise.
When you read this book you shall feel power and energyfrom Oprah. She think positive, despite a difficult background, andshe has work hard for what she have. Here Oprah does share her wisdomand intelligence. It is very plain to see.
Oprah, if you are readthis, please know that you are my hero and roll model, and for everyother woman in America. You have give so much to all.
If anyone wishto read more about me, please read my profile. Love, Sabuyen.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Oh Oprah! She's amazing.
17 Jan 1999
This is a small book, but it really gets to the guts of what makes Oprah such a sensation worldwide. Yea, there's plenty of glitz and emoting, but at the heart of it, Oprah is consistent, clear, and always marching to a higher plane. It's great to be able to read a small biography and feel I've learned something.
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