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  • What I Know for Sure

  • By: Oprah Winfrey
  • Narrated by: Oprah Winfrey
  • Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,437 ratings)

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What I Know for Sure

By: Oprah Winfrey
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Audie Award, Personal Development, 2015

After film critic Gene Siskel asked her, "What do you know for sure?" Oprah Winfrey began writing the "What I Know for Sure" column in O, The Oprah Magazine. Saying that the question offered her a way to take "stock of her life", Oprah has penned one column a month over the last 14 years, years in which she retired The Oprah Winfrey Show (the highest-rated program of its kind in history), launched her own television network, became America's only black billionaire, was awarded an honorary degree from Harvard University and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, watched friends and colleagues come and go, lost beloved pets and adopted new ones, and celebrated milestone birthdays. Throughout it all, she's continued to offer her profound and inspiring words of wisdom in her "What I Know for Sure" column in O, The Oprah Magazine.

Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I Know for Sure, a beautiful book packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme - joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power - these essays offer a rare and powerful glimpse into the mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting, and dynamic, the words Oprah shares in What I Know for Sure shimmer with the sort of wisdom and truth that listeners will turn to again and again.

©2014 Oprah Winfrey (P)2014 Macmillan Audio
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I am forever transformed. I know my purpose now.

Where does What I Know for Sure rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The very best. I am now hungry to become more conscious and be my authentic self.

What was one of the most memorable moments of What I Know for Sure?

I can say "no". Getting older is good thing. Every step I take guides me in the right direction for my destiny. The universe DOES conspire, when we work in concert with it.

Which scene was your favorite?

Oprah speaks with such intention to make each moment count. The entire book captivated me.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from What I Know for Sure?

Every single word.

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I am now on a new journey to love myself, to learn more each day, intentionally enjoy each moment of my life, give my very best to others, appreciate my spirituality .... and LIVE - like I have NEVER lived before!

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I listen to this book every day

What made the experience of listening to What I Know for Sure the most enjoyable?

I listen to this book every day; it has serves as an constant reminder to tune in to my true happiness ,joy and peace

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Love Love Love this book- Insight in your true sel

Would you listen to What I Know for Sure again? Why?

I know I am going to be listening to this book for years to come when I need a boost or affirmation of where I am going. I love Oprah and her insights lift your soul.

What other book might you compare What I Know for Sure to and why?

Tuesdays with Morrie... just a gut-wrenching, soul searching lessons that you can improve your life with.

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I cried through the whole book and smiled, and vowed to follow the lessons.

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What I know For Sure; I LOVE OPRAH!!!!

Oprah Winfrey is always be my mentor since long long time ago. And I bought this audiobook since it was pre-order. You won't miss this one, if you're a fan. It surely accompany me for days to come.

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LOVE!

What did you love best about What I Know for Sure?

I love Oprah and I love this book. It's easy listening with some great insights. I love that it's not a story and every chapter can stand on it's own. That way you can bounce bounce in between chapters. I've already listened to some of my favorite chapters multiple times.

Which scene was your favorite?

I'm not sure about scences, but I really like Chapter 3.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The story about her friend Matty and how she decided to end her talk show after 25 years.

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Honest, Touching, Inspiring!

Would you listen to What I Know for Sure again? Why?

Oprah holds nothing back when it comes to who she really is inside. She shares with us her fears, her failures, and her inspirations. I truly loved this book. I had tears a few times and a smile the rest. I am on my second time going through the book. I highly recommend this for women all over. You will feel better about yourself and maybe gain some new habits along the way.

Which character – as performed by Oprah Winfrey – was your favorite?

Oprah's true self was my favorite.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and I cried.

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Love to Listen to Oprah's Stories

What did you love best about What I Know for Sure?

Oprah read her own work. It was great to listen to short essays about the knowledge she has gained in her career.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from What I Know for Sure?

That there is always something to learn from life. When we come to a point in life when our wisdom is developed, we should all tell our stories of what we know for sure.

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This audio inspired me to write about my own what I know for sure to leave behind for my children one day. Having this story told from Oprah's voice and perspective was priceless.

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great its so inspiring. can listen again and again

great its inspiring. i love it so much. i can listen to it many times

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The GOAT

Great Quotes. Thanks for Oprah reminding us of your journey to Greatness as I design my own path!

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i love it, will read / listen to again. nice read

great read I really enjoyed it. wish there was more listen to within 4 hours. will listen again.

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