This is one of those books that just caught my eye and I read it on a whim. It was actually pretty engrossing and turned out to be a great piece of thoughtful journalism (blogism?). I am not a particular fan of Oprah, I don't watch her show (or any other show--we have not had cable or TV for several years and I REALLY don't miss it) or read her magazines, so I only know of her influence in the general culture, which, in the case of Oprah, is a considerable share. The topics that this book covered in Ms Okrant's one year experiment are quite divergent, from clothing and accessories to spiritual guidance, and she frequently delves into the struggles that she experienced in reconciling some of these often contradictory messages. Great read for any student of popular culture!
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