Product Overview
In this book, religion reporter Marcia Nelson explores the spiritual dimensions that are prevalent in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire. Though Oprah is rarely explicitly religious on her television show or in her magazine, Nelson points out that there are several major Christian themes that weave through these aspects of her life and work: confession, redemption, healing, mission, forgiveness, and salvation. Nelson concludes that Oprah is a "compelling spiritual teacher in a spiritually eclectic and ever-practical America." This book will appeal both to Oprah fans and people who are fascinated by the intersection of religion and popular culture.
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Reviews
Explorefaith.org (Nov. 28, 2005) "Love Oprah or hate her...I can guarantee you will enjoy this book." Kevin Miller
Ethicsdaily.com (11/30/05) "This installment of Westminster-John Knox Press' The Gospel According to...series is without a doubt one of the best."
Crosswalk.com - Al Mohler's Weblog (11/19/05)
Spirituality and Health (October 26, 2005)
Booklist (October 26, 2005)
Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Oprah didn't authorize this lively and information-packed book, but she may one day wished she had. Her fans will love it and her detractors may even lighten up enough to appreciate Oprah and her influence after reading it."
From The Orlando Sentinel, 10/09/2005 by Hal Boedeker, Sentinel Television Critic
Horizons (May/June 2006)
The Presbyterian Outlook (May 8, 2006) Listed under best sellers
Radiant (April/May 2006) Excerpt from book
The Midwest Book Review (March 2006) "Packed from cover to cover with details and distinctively informative specifics on Oprah's passion for the Christian Gospel,...Marcia Z. Nelson deftly presents a truly inspirational book of insight and inspiration."
The Presbyterian Outlook (Feb. 13, 2006) "[S]hows us how God is using Oprah in ways from which me might learn." --David R. Taylor, co-pastor, Eastminster Church, Simpsonville, S.C.