Enough
health-and-fitness-nonfiction · First published 2026
Author guide
Oprah Winfrey Books in Order
Oprah Winfrey is an American media executive, television host, producer, actress, philanthropist, and author. Her authored and co-authored books include memoir, health and fitness nonfiction, spiritual reflections, inspirational nonfiction, a children's book, and a work on trauma and resilience. She has also contributed introductions and forewords to books by other authors, which are excluded here.
memoirself-helpspiritualityhealth and fitnessinspirational nonfictionchildren's literature
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Oprah Winfrey's Newest Book
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Start with one of these
What I Know for Sure
The most direct and accessible introduction to Winfrey's personal writing and worldview.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
A substantive co-authored work presenting Winfrey's conversations about trauma, resilience, and healing.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (4)
- Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life
health-and-fitness-nonfiction · 1996
- The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations
inspirational-nonfiction · 2017
- The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose
inspirational-nonfiction · 2019
Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, “Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is, who you are meant to be, and begin to honor your calling in the best way possible.” That journey starts…
- Enough
health-and-fitness-nonfiction · 2026
Nonfiction (4)
- Journey to Beloved
memoir · 1998
- What I Know for Sure
memoir · 2014
"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…
- Food, Health and Happiness: On Point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life
cookbook · 2017
"With dishes created and prepared alongside her favorite chefs, paired with personal essays and memories from Oprah herself, this cookbook offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look into the life (and kitchen) of one of the most influential…
- The Wisdom Journal: The Companion to The Wisdom of Sundays
journal · 2017
Featuring an original introduction by Oprah Winfrey, this beautiful journal is a wonderful gift that's destined to become a trusted companion as you reflect on your own life’s journey. “The most valuable gift you can give yourself is the…
Children's books (1)
- Mr. or Ms. Just Right
childrens-book · 2016
Other (2)
- What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
psychology-and-self-help · 2021
Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking 'What happened to you?' rather than 'What's wrong with…
- Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
self-help · 2023
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no…
Frequently asked questions about Oprah Winfrey
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, television host, producer, actress, philanthropist, and author. She became globally known through The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011.
When and where was Oprah Winfrey born, and what was her early life like?
She was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She spent her early childhood in poverty with her grandmother in rural Mississippi, where she developed a strong interest in reading and public speaking.
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How did Oprah Winfrey become famous?
Winfrey began in Nashville radio after winning local pageants, then became Nashville’s first African American television news anchor at age 19. After broadcasting in Baltimore and Chicago, she launched The Oprah Winfrey Show into national syndication in 1986, where it quickly became the top-rated talk show.
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What major awards and honors has Oprah Winfrey received?
Among her major honors are the Kennedy Center Honors in 2010, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2002, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
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What is Oprah Winfrey’s legacy?
Her legacy combines extraordinary influence in television with philanthropy and advocacy. She has supported education and young women, promoted social issues through her media platforms, and helped establish the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.
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