Publishers Weekly - Audio
11/27/2017
As a reader, author, and interviewer, Winfrey is a pro. Her introductions to each chapter describing how she discovered each of the 10 authors interviewed in the book are easily the best part of the audio edition, both in terms of sound quality and content. Her voice is so conversational that it feels like she is speaking heart-to-heart with the listener. But the interview portions of the book—all 10 of which are excerpted from the original recordings that aired on the television program Super Soul Sunday—are uneven. The volume is inconsistent as listeners move from Oprah’s chapter introduction to a new interview, and the interviews themselves sound choppy; it’s clear they were edited. Since the interviews were originally televised, the body language and facial expressions of the speakers are absent, which makes the conversations feel less resonant in this format. Selections from many of these interviews are already available for free on YouTube, and those segments feel richer and more focused than this compilation. A Flatiron hardcover. (Oct.)
From the Publisher
"Oprah Winfrey's passionate delivery and the wisdom of her Super Soul Sunday television guests overflow with exuberance. Oprah has gathered the best advice from her award-winning inspirational series and produced it on audio. ...Through Oprah's impeccable interviewing skills, visionaries such as Tony Robbins, Eckhart Tolle, and Elizabeth Gilbert share valuable teachings about mindfulness, the human ego, and forgiveness. In Oprah's introduction and throughout each chapter, it's fully clear how motivated she is to reach her listening audience. The excitement and intention in her voice are inspirational in themselves." - AudioFile
Library Journal
06/01/2017
Highlighting special life-changing moments, this sumptuously designed book offers Winfrey's reflections on her spiritual journey. Lots of four-color photos and quotes from famous folks you've spotted on Winfrey's famed Super Soul Sunday.
DECEMBER 2017 - AudioFile
Oprah Winfrey's passionate delivery and the wisdom of her Super Soul Sunday television guests overflow with exuberance. Oprah has gathered the best advice from her award-winning inspirational series and produced it on audio. The work is divided into 10 chapters, each of which captures a pivotal moment in the shaping of Oprah's spiritual awareness by some of the most well-known cultural influencers of our time. Through Oprah's impeccable interviewing skills, visionaries such as Tony Robbins, Eckhart Tolle, and Elizabeth Gilbert share valuable teachings about mindfulness, the human ego, and forgiveness. In Oprah's introduction and throughout each chapter, it’s fully clear how motivated she is to reach her listening audience. The excitement and intention in her voice are inspirational in themselves. D.Z. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
