What I Know For Sure
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
240
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
In What I Know For Sure, Oprah Winfrey compiles fourteen years of her essays from O, The Oprah Magazine, sharing insights on eight themes—joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power—to inspire self-improvement and self-actualization. Oprah reflects on meaningful life lessons and provides guidance aimed at holistic living and personal empowerment, blending anecdotes and motivational maxims. The book discusses surviving sexual abuse and teenage pregnancy.
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Contemplative
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Oprah Winfrey's What I Know For Sure offers readers an inspirational collection of essays filled with personal anecdotes and life lessons. Critics praise Winfrey's compelling storytelling and motivational insights, although some suggest the content can feel repetitive for long-time followers. Overall, it is celebrated for its positivity and uplifting message.
A reader who enjoys What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey likely appreciates inspirational and reflective works. Similar readers might enjoy Brené Brown's Rising Strong and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. They seek personal growth, emotional wisdom, and motivational insights, often delivered through relatable storytelling and candid confessions.
54,591 ratings
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240
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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