Episode · Oprah's Super Soul · 2026-10-04
Books mentioned on Shirley MacLaine’s Shocking Views on Reincarnation & Life's Meaning | Super Soul Sparks
In this fascinating conversation, Shirley MacLaine opens up to Oprah about reincarnation, past lives, karma, death, spirituality, and the lessons she's learned on her lifelong quest for truth. For more than 30 years, Oprah Winfrey and Shirley MacLaine have discussed some of life's biggest questions.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Out on a Limb
Discussed“I invited her to the show because I had read and loved her memoir out on a limb while filming The Color Purple.”
Where to get it
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How to Read the Bible
How to Read the Bible by James L.
Discussed“And then I, of course, I have to be fairly well-read and like Genesis and the Bible. The Bible is the book. It's right there. It's written all about the otherness of otherworldly truths.”
Where to get it
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Genesis
Genesis is a multifaceted subject encompassing Eric Schmidt's AI exploration and the foundational biblical book of scripture frequently referenced in theological discussions.
Discussed“And then I, of course, I have to be fairly well-read and like Genesis and the Bible.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Color Purple
“I invited her to the show because I had read and loved her memoir out on a limb while filming The Color Purple.”