Oprah narrating her own audiobook that details some of the things she knows for sure?!? SIGN ME UP. It all ended too soon, and that's my only complaint. Oprah's expertise at hosting, interviewing, and acting enabled her to dominate the narration. Plus, I think audiobooks based on personal stories always shine brighter when presented by those who lived the story.

As for the stories, What I Know for Sure offers a slew of insights that Oprah has gained over the years. We're always changing, and Oprah has long struck me as someone who embraces this, and doesn't just change, but she grows. Listening to the things that she knows may help you grow as well. Some of them focus on more trivial, but still vital truths, such as Oprah's appreciation of a perfectly ripe and juicy peach on a peaceful day. Oh how I loved listening to how she talks about food; it echoes my own feelings.

Many of the things that Oprah knows resonate with me. During tough days, it can be hard to remember to stay grounded, to find the joy in all that's around you, to understand that we're all just people trying to make our way. Listening this book (and others like it) helps reinforce the things that I also know for sure, and helps keep me on the path to becoming my best self. Thanks, Oprah!

one of my favorite mindful books

Soothing.

This was a great little read. I enjoyed learning more about Oprah's life. I didn't realize she was as spiritual as she was. Or that she had a child when she was 14 (I'm sure everyone was surprised with that though). It was neat getting a glimpse of the life of someone rich and realizing that they are the same like everyone else, except with a ton of money.

It was great that she narrated it too.

Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf

In this collection of articles Oprah wrote for O: The Oprah Magazine (Oprah has a magazine!?), Oprah writes articles, trying to answer one question: what does she know for sure?

Now, I have mixed feelings about this. I like Oprah. I respect her. And some of the articles she wrote I find really insightful. A few of them I read and I went "That makes sense."

However, there were times, for me, this felt a little preachy and a little heavy-handed. There was a few things I got a little annoyed over religion - she never referenced it outright, but whenever Oprah mentioned "the Creator", I felt uncomfortable. I didn't like the idea of religion being touched upon in a self-held style book. Also, there was one section when I started reading, but I had to skip as I found it a struggle and, if I didn't, I wondered if I would have finished this or not...

If you are a fan of Oprah, you will love this. If you are a fan of her articles within O Magazine, you will enjoy this as this is a collection of her best essays. But some of you might find it a bit heavy-handed on certain themes and ideas.

Sorry for the shortness of the review. This is why, for me, making notes and writing these reviews quickly are so important.