Oprah Winfrey
Media Executive & Philanthropist
Oprah Winfrey is a global media executive and philanthropist who founded Harpo Productions and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). For 25 years, she hosted The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated talk show in television history, which transformed the genre through its focus on literature, self-improv…
8 books authored
Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body - and a Better Life
Ten Steps to a Better Body - and a Better Life
Oprah Winfrey and exercise physiologist Bob Greene present a ten-step program for physical health and weight management. The book integrates Winfrey's personal fitness journey with Greene's professional methodology for healthy living and regular exercise.
Journey to Beloved
A personal journal and photographic account of Oprah Winfrey's experience playing the character Sethe in the film adaptation of Toni Morrison’s novel 'Beloved'. It captures behind-the-scenes moments and reflections on the emotional weight of portraying the history of slavery.
What I Know For Sure
A collection of personal essays curated and revised from Oprah Winfrey's long-running column in O, The Oprah Magazine. The book is organized by themes such as joy, resilience, and gratitude, detailing the insights Winfrey has gained through her life and career. It focuses on lessons regarding self-awareness, human connection, and the importance of living with intention.
The Wisdom of Sundays
Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations
A collection of spiritual reflections and excerpts from conversations featured on the television program Super Soul Sunday. The book covers ten thematic chapters including awakening, intention, and mindfulness, featuring insights from various global thought leaders.
Food, Health and Happiness: 115 On-Point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life
115 On-Point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life
Oprah Winfrey presents 115 recipes created in collaboration with her personal chefs, paired with autobiographical essays regarding her relationship with food. The collection focuses on mindful, healthy eating and the role of nutritious meals in personal well-being. Each recipe includes personal anecdotes and nutritional points to support a balanced lifestyle.
The Path Made Clear
Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose
Oprah Winfrey shares a guide for activating your deepest vision of yourself through ten chapters focused on the road to self-discovery. The book combines personal lessons with wisdom from luminaries such as Brené Brown and Eckhart Tolle to help readers create a life of significance.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
Oprah Winfrey and brain expert Dr. Bruce Perry discuss the impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior and health. The book shifts the narrative from asking 'What's wrong with you?' to 'What happened to you?' to provide a scientific and personal perspective on healing and resilience.
Build the Life You Want
The Art and Science of Getting Happier
Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey provide a research-based framework for increasing personal happiness regardless of external circumstances. The book introduces the four pillars of a fulfilled life—family, friendship, work, and faith—while offering practical tools for emotional self-management.