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What I Know For Sure

Oprah Winfrey
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What I Know For Sure

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Oprah Winfrey

What I Know For Sure

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.4

54,591 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What I Know For Sure?

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.

4.4

54,591 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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