"A fascinating blend of approaches and voices, and will undoubtedly be a lively contributor to the scholarly conversation about Oprah that cultural critics and literary scholars have now begun in earnest and which I believe will continue to draw us for quite some time."—Cecilia Konchar Farr, author of Reading Oprah: How Oprah's Book Club Changed th
"Identifies the common threads that run throught Oprah's empire, the demographics of her audience, how she brings together women of diverse backgrounds, and her use of empathy and encouragement to foster self-improvement."—Library Journal
"This collection of essays enhances an understanding of the formation, circulation, consumption, and reception of the phenomenon that has come to be known as 'Oprah."—The Courier
"Harris and Watson's book is intellectually stimulating and frankly a must-read for those curious about the nature of the 'Winfrey phenomenon.'"—The Journal of Social History
"[Harris & Watson] assert that the foundation of Winfrey's message to her vast audience is her belief in self-actualization, which says that anyone can be a success regardless of background or upbringing."Spittin' Grits, (spittingrits.blogspot.com)
"These excellent essays examine the ingredients behind [Winfrey's] triumph as a television talk show host, film and play producer, magazine publisher, and self-help guru.... Stimulating and frankly a must-read for those curious about the nature of the 'Winfrey phenomenon."—Journal of Social History
"The Oprah Phenomenon is a fascinating blend of approaches and voices and will undoubtedly be a lively contributor to the scholarly conversation about Oprah"—Dr. Cecilia Konchar Farr, author of Reading Oprah: How Oprah's Book Club Changed the Way America Reads