Works by
Oprah Winfrey
(Actress, Writer)

Books

• Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life (1999) with Bob Greene
  In Make the Connection, Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene tell you exactly what to do every day, physically and mentally, to start looking and feeling fantastic. Oprah shares personal stories of her own weight loss battles and together she and Bob provide loads of encouragement and advice as they walk you through their ten simple steps towards a healthier and happier existence. You don't have to wonder how often to exercise, which exercises will work best for you, or what to eat and drink as you're losing the pounds. Oprah and Bob tell you in direct, easy-to-follow steps.
  
  Eighty-five pounds lighter than she was, and having kept the weight off for more than two years, Oprah is in control of her life, and she wants to help you get in control of yours. You'll be amazed at how the pounds will disappear with this new method of eating, exercise, and daily renewal, and how you'll be inspired, like Oprah, to achieve a better body - and a better life. It's all within your reach.

• Journey to Beloved (1998) with Ken Regan
  Of all the events in Oprah Winfrey's life, none has affected her powerfully as playing the part of Sethe, the former slave who must come to terms with a haunting past, in Jonathan Demme's film of Toni Morrison's Pulizer Prize-winning novel - coming from Touchstone Pictures in Fall 1998. Oprah fell in love with the book when it was first published in 1988, and instantly became determined to deliver this powerful story to film herself. But making the movie was something even more profound than she might have imagined, and JOURNEY TO THE BELOVED is her own emotional account of that experience.

  With Oprah's heartfelt words and the evocative images of Ken Regan, JOURNEY TO THE BELOVED is an elegant book that will interest fans of Oprah, of Toni Morrison, and of fine filmmaking. Accompanying Oprah's personal journals and thoughts about the Beloved experience is a foreword by Jonathan Demme and a chorus of voices, from Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Kimberly Elise, and Beah Richards. The result is a tribute to a courageous work of art, expressed as only Oprah can express it.

• The Uncommon Wisdom Of Oprah Winfrey:  A Portrait in Her Own Words  (1997) with Bill Adler

• A Journal of Daily Renewal: The Companion to Make the Connection (1996) with Bob Greene

• In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes (1994) with Rosie Daley
  "This new way of eating very low fat, low sugar, low salt (I like to call it 'clean eating') has made such a difference in my life. I feel better. But do not be misled: changing the way you think about food is only the first step toward achieving and maintaining a desirable weight. It was only through a comprehensive plan of healthy eating, daily exercise, and changing my self-defeating behavior that I was able to release weight as an issue from my life. "Real Cooking is an art form. A gift to be shared. I've had some fabulous meals from Rosie's kitchen, but the recipes in this book are my all-time favorites. The ones I ask her to cook again and again." (From the back cover.)

Movies

• Bee Movie (2007)

• Charlotte's Web (2006)

• Emmanuel's Gift (2005)  DVD  VHS

• Brothers of the Borderland (2004)

• Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)  DVD VHS

• Beloved (1998)  DVD VHS

• Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990)  VHS

• Throw Momma from the Train (1987)  DVD VHS

• Native Son (1986)  VHS

• The Color Purple (1985)  DVD  VHS

• Oprah Winfrey (2008 release) by Daphne Read
  Polity Celebrities Series

• Oprah Winfrey (2007) by Stephen Feinstein
  African-American Heroes

• The Oprah Phenomenon (2007), Elwood Watson and Jennifer Harris, eds.

• Oprah Winfrey (2006) by Joanne Mattern
  DK biography.

• Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show Host and Media Magnate (2006) by Sherry Beck Paprocki
  Black Americans of Achievement.

• The Color Purple: A Memory Book (2006) by Lise Funderburg
  From the Pulitzer-prize winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, has come a soul-stirring new musical and landmark Broadway hit that has critics and audiences on their feet. A musical that evokes a unique emotional response, it tracks the story of its heroine, Celie, from sexual abuse by her stepfather to physical abuse by her husband to “a roof-raising story of triumph.”

  This gorgeously producedcompanion volume revisits what is so powerful about the show. The Color Purple: A Memory Book has the look and feel of a beautiful antique scrapbook, a keepsake for those who have experienced the musical and want to be able to experience its soaring emotions at any time, or who want to share Celie’s journey with their loved ones. But it will also be a memory book of the road The Color Purple took — from Alice Walker’s memories right through to the sketches for the costumes and sets, from the cast's own struggles to the entire libretto, all of which have given Celie’s against-the-odds triumph new life.

  Revealing, poignant, and stunning, The Color Purple: A Memory Book is a must-have book for anyone moved by Celie's story.  Includes a foreword by Oprah Winfrey.

• On Reading the Bible: Thoughts and Reflections of Over 500 Men and Women, from St. Augustine to Oprah Winfrey (2005) by Bill Bradfield, ed.
  Heartfelt, perceptive comments by men and women from all walks of life, including memorable quotes from historic and contemporary writers, philosophers, entertainers, business people, politicians, and spiritual leaders.

• Oprah Winfrey (2005) by Wil Mara
  Rookie biographies

• Oprah Winfrey: Great African American Women for Kids (2005) by Heather C. Hudak

• Oprah Winfrey: "I Don't Believe In Failure" (2005) by Robin Westen

• Oprah Winfrey: Reaching Out To Others (2005) by Barbara Kramer

• The World According to Oprah: An Unauthorized Portrait in Her Own Words (2005) by Ken Lawrence

• Oprah, Celebrity and Formations of Self (2004) by Sherryl Wilson
  Oprah Winfrey has transcended her status as talk show host to become a cultural icon of some considerable stature. This book explores the nature of Oprah's celebrity persona and considers the relevance that she has to contemporary audiences. The stories recounted by guests, and the ways in which confessional discourse works to produce a particular relationship between Oprah, her guests and the audience members are considered within the context of contemporary American culture.

• Oprah Winfrey (2004) by Katherine E. Krohn
  Just the Facts biography

• Oprah Winfrey: A Biography (2004) by Helen S. Garson
  The name and the face of Oprah Winfrey are instantly recognizable to just about every person in the United States. To millions of people around the world, Oprah is the embodiment of American spirit and entrepreneurial success; hers is a rags-to-riches story come to life. While there is a near continual barrage of information in the media about this larger-than-life woman, this biography takes readers past all the hype and hyperbole and presents a candid, balanced portrait of the flesh-and-blood woman herself. This well- researched personal profile presents a realistic yet intimate portrait of Oprah that neither canonizes nor demonizes her. The dramatic events in her life, both the struggles and the successes, are detailed with factual accounts that guide readers through the complex, and sometimes controversial, course of Oprah's life from her childhood in Mississippi, to her current position of extraordinary success. This penetrating book chronicles for readers the significant people and events that have had the greatest impact on Oprah personally and professionally. The careful organization of this book, with eight well-developed chapters, also examines the myriad areas of Oprah's immeasurable impact on the people close to her and the public at large, from her literary and political influences, to her candor about her own ups and downs with mental and physical health issues. Each of these areas is well researched and narrated with an equanimity and lucidity that distinguishes this book from a "tell-all" approach. While this concise biography is written with the student in mind, and provides an ideal research tool, the lively writing style makes it enjoyable reading for anyone interested in knowing more about a truly remarkable woman. As a resource for research, the timeline is a very helpful tool in highlighting the significant events and understanding them in their chronological context. Readers will benefit from the wealth of materials that were consulted for this project: articles from the mainstream press, scholarly studies, published and televised interviews, reference materials and Internet sources.

• Oprah Winfrey and the Glamour of Misery: An Essay on Popular Culture (2003) by Eva Illouz
  Oprah Winfrey is the protagonist of the story to be told here, but this book has broader intentions, begins Eva Illouz in this original examination of how and why this talk show host has become a pervasive symbol in American culture. Unlike studies of talk shows that decry debased cultural standards and impoverished political consciousness, Oprah Winfrey and the Glamour of Misery asks us to rethink our perceptions of culture in general and popular culture in particular.
  
  At a time when crises of morality, beliefs, value systems, and personal worth dominate both public and private spheres, Oprah's emergence as a cultural form -- the Oprah persona -- becomes clearer, as she successfully reiterates some of our most pressing moral questions. Drawing on nearly one hundred show transcripts; a year and a half of watching the show regularly; and analysis of magazine articles, several biographies,
  
  O Magazine, Oprah Book Club novels, self-help manuals promoted on the show, and hundreds of discussions on the Oprah Winfrey Web site, Illouz takes the Oprah industry seriously, revealing it to be a multilayered "textual structure" that initiates, stages, and performs narratives of suffering and self-improvement that resonate with a wide audience and challenge traditional models of cultural analysis. This book looks closely at Oprah's method and her message, and in the process reconsiders popular culture and the tools we use to understand it.

• Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business (2002) by Virginia G. Drachman
  Meet Katherine Goddard, owner of a print shop and publisher of the first signed copy of the Declaration of Independence; meet Madam C. J. Walker, whose hair care products brought her from her slave parents' dilapidated cabin to her own Hudson River estate; and meet Katharine Graham, publisher of the Pentagon Papers and owner of the Washington Post Company.
  
  These are just three of the diverse women whose lives unfold in this engaging history of women entrepreneurs in America from the colonial era to the end of the twentieth century. Some ran businesses in industries dominated by men, such as iron and aircraft production, while others built businesses that marketed specifically to women, in industries such as beauty, fashion, and food. Despite facing gender discrimination and the burdens of work and family, these women entrepreneurs understood the value of a good idea, were willing to take a risk, and believed in the possibility of the American dream of success.

• Oprah Winfrey (2001) by Katherine E. Krohn
  A&E biography

• Oprah Winfrey: An Unauthorized Biography (2001) by Gini Holland

• Oprah Winfrey: Entertainer, Producer, and Businesswoman (2001) by Lucia Raatma

• Oprah Winfrey: The Soul and Spirit of a Superstar (2000) by Larry Mayer

• Learning About Assertiveness from the Life of Oprah Winfrey (1999) by Kristin Ward

• Masters of Enterprise: Giants of American Business from John Jacob Astor and J.P. Morgan to Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey (1999) by H.W. Brands


Here is a complete set of portraits of America's greatest generators of wealth. Only such a collective study allows us to appreciate what makes the great entrepreneurs really tick. As H.W. Brands shows, these men and women are driven, they are focused, they deeply identify with the businesses they create, and they possess the charisma necessary to persuade other talented people to join them. They do it partly for the money, but mostly for the thrill of creation.

• Oprah Winfrey (1999) by Merrell Noden
  People magazine profile.

• Oprah Winfrey: A Biography (1999) by Merrell Noden

• Oprah Winfrey: A Voice for the People (1999) by Philip Brooks
  Follows the life of the successful entertainer Oprah Winfrey, from her difficult childhood to her present fame.

• Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show Legend (1999) by Sara McIntosh Wooten
  A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.

• Oprah (1998) by Joan Barthel

• Oprah Winfrey Speaks: Insights from the World's Most Influential Voice (1998) by Janet Lowe
  "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.

• People in the News - Oprah Winfrey (1998) by Judith Janda Presnall
  After becoming the nation's most watched daytime talk show host, Oprah Winfrey went on to reach other goals. She has begun an acting career and revamped the subject matter of her talk show from sensationalist to inspirational.

• The Ode to Oprah (1998) by Herbert L McClain

• Oprah Winfrey: Entertainer (1996) by Marianne Ruuth

• Great African Americans in Literature (1995) by Pat Rediger (Author)
  Alex Haley, Alice Walker, Ernest J. Gaines, John H. Johnson, Maya Angelou, Mildred Taylor, Naomi Sims, Oprah Winfrey, Ralph Abernathy, Thurgood Marshall, and more.  Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey (1994) by Lois P. Nicholson
  Black Americans of Achievement.  A biography of the actress, talk show hostess, and philanthropist, discussing her childhood of poverty and neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.

• Oprah Winfrey: The Real Story (1994) by George Mair
  Whatever her missteps and stumbles along the way, the journey of Oprah Gail Winfrey from Hattie Mae's pig farm in Mississippi to the pinnacle of wealth, power, and success in American television is a journey we must all admire. In looking for the secret to her achievement, too many observers focus on her poise or brashness or honesty. The secret is much more complex, as is Oprah herself. There is an inner strength of spirit and a belief in self that is as astonishing as the outer trappings of her success. Oprah is more akin to Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson than she is to Phil Donahue or Sally Jesse Raphael.

• Oprah!: Up Close and Down Home (1994) by Nellie Bly

• Meet Oprah Winfrey (1993) by Audreen Ballard
  A Bullseye biography.

• Oprah Winfrey: TV Talk Show Host (1990) by Margaret Beaton
  Traces the life of the actress and talk show host, from her childhood on a farm in Mississippi to her achievements in broadcasting and film.

• Everybody Loves Oprah!: Her Remarkable Life Story (1987) by Norman King

• Oprah! (1987) by Robert Waldron

See also (Younger Audience)

• Up Close (2007) by Ilene Cooper
  Oprah Winfrey has been called the Queen of All Media for good reason—during her more than thirty-year career, she has left an indelible mark on radio, television, film, theater, magazines, and books. Oprah is also a committed humanitarian. Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey: The Life of a Media Superstar (2006) by Gary Jeffrey
  Ages 9-12.

• Library of Famous Women Juniors - Oprah Winfrey (2002) by Kristen Woronoff
  The most powerful woman in television suffered through an unhappy childhood, but never lost sight of her dreams to become successful in journalism and broadcasting.  Ages 4-8.

• Oprah Winfrey (2002) by Don McLeese
  A simple biography of Oprah Winfrey, who overcame her difficult childhood to win success as a talk-show star, actress, and role model.  Ages 4-8.

• Oprah Winfrey (2002) by Jean F. Blashfield
  A Trailblazers of the Modern World biography of the talk-show host who has used her popular television program to venture into publishing, music, movies, and education.  Ages 4-8.

• Oprah Winfrey (2002) by Jill C. Wheeler
  Breaking boundaries.  Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey: Success with an Open Heart (2001) by Tanya Lee Stone
  Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey: Woman of Achievement (2001) by Belinda Friedrich
  Ages 9-12.

• Female Stars of Nutrition and Weight Control (2000) by Susan Zannos
  Legends of Health & Fitness are non-fictionalized stories that present the lives of contemporary, health and fitness role models for young adults. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite busy lives, find time each day to ensure their health. Each book in the series begins with a chapter that gives a history and background of the sport or career and ties the sport to health and fitness.
  
  Legends of Health & Fitness are appropriate for all middle school and high school students who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.

  The book, Female Stars of Nutrition and Weight Control profiles Marilu Henner, Suzanne Somers, Oprah Winfrey, and Nadia Comaneci. These stars are dedicated to healthy eating, healthy lives, and to sharing their health secrets.  Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey (1999) by Peg Guilfoyle
  Ovations.  A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.  Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey: Queen of Daytime TV (1998) by Ann Weil
  Business Whizzes Ages 9-12.

• Oprah Winfrey: Television Star (1993) by Steven Otfinoski
  Queen of the talk-show hosts, Oprah has had a varied career as an actress and a TV anchorperson. Her intelligence and compassion have made her one of television's most successful women.
  
  Slowly but surely, the accomplishments of women are being recognized and appreciated by the world at large. In our schools and in the media, more emphasis is being placed on the meaningful roles women play. The Library of Famous Women features an international collection of courageous and determined individuals who have overcome both personal adversity and societal prejudice to achieve their goals. Many of these important stories have previously gone untold, but now The Library of Famous Women brings the life stories of these powerful and eloquent role models to your young readers. Grades 3-7.

• The Oprah Winfrey Story: Speaking Her Mind (1991) by Geraldine Woods
  A biography of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, the first woman to own her own talk show and the first black woman to own her own production company.  Grade 3-6.

• Oprah Winfrey: Media Success Story (1990) by Anne Saidman
  Examines the life of the actress and talk show host, from her childhood on a farm in Mississippi to her achievements in broadcasting and film. Ages 5-8.

• Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show Host and Actress (1990) by Cornelia H. Wright and Lillie Patterson
  Traces the life of the dynamic actress and talk show host, from her humble beginnings in Mississippi to her achievements in broadcasting and film.  Grade 5-7.