In an exclusive cover story that spans decades, Oprah Winfrey shares profound insights into her extraordinary life as she approaches her 70th birthday. The cultural icon, media mogul, and billionaire unveils the spiritual awakening ignited by her breakout performance in “The Color Purple” and the transformative daily practice of gratitude that shapes her every moment.
Oprah’s journey began in adversity, marked by abuse, poverty, and hopelessness. Reflecting on what might have been had she not made a life-altering move at 14 to live with her father in Nashville, she emphasizes the odds of survival were grim had she remained in Milwaukee. This unlikely alchemy of timing, talent, and tenacity set her on a path that led to global fame and 25 groundbreaking seasons of her talk show.
Gratitude, Oprah asserts, is her religion, starting and ending each day with a simple “Thank you.” This practice, she believes, allows one to walk through life feeling abundance rather than scarcity. Despite her immense success, she remains rooted in humility, never forgetting where she came from and the struggles she overcame.
As Oprah prepares for the Christmas Day release of “The Color Purple” musical adaptation, she contemplates the impact she has had on millions of lives. Her legacy, she acknowledges, is not a singular achievement but an accumulation of every life touched by her words and actions. In the words of Maya Angelou, her legacy is not one thing but the collective impact on those who found hope, inspiration, and consciousness through her.
The late poet’s wish for Oprah to “continue to astonish a mean world with acts of kindness” serves as a guiding principle for her philanthropic endeavors and daily interactions. Oprah emphasizes that her legacy is a work in progress, evolving with each life she touches.
In this comprehensive exploration of Oprah’s life, readers are invited to join her on a journey that transcends showbiz glamour—a journey defined by resilience, kindness, and the continuous pursuit of uplifting others.
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