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Oprah's Super Soul book list: the books mentioned on the show
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Daring Greatly
On an episode of Oprah's Super Soul in September 2026, host Oprah Winfrey brought up Brené Brown's book Daring Greatly while speaking with Dr. Robin Smith. Winfrey referenced Brown's ideas from the text to discuss how vulnerability serves as the ultimate act of courage.
Discussed“Not only is it that, it is, you know, what Brene Brown says in her book, Daring Greatly, and you refer to Brene. And she says that vulnerability is really the greatest act of courage.”
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Genesis
Discussed“And then I, of course, I have to be fairly well-read and like Genesis and the Bible.”
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How to Read the Bible
During an episode of Oprah's Super Soul titled Shirley MacLaine’s Shocking Views on Reincarnation & Life's Meaning | Super Soul, guest Shirley MacLaine discussed the Bible, referencing James L. Kugel's scholarly context when describing it as a fundamental book that addresses the otherness of otherworldly truths.
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.”
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Hungry
On Oprah's Super Soul, host Oprah Winfrey interviewed Dr. Robin L. Smith about her book Hungry. Winfrey introduced the book by exploring how personal hardships and childhood wounds inspire emotional emptiness, and she quoted from the preface to emphasize the book's core message regarding self-awareness, identity, and emotional healing.
Discussed“And that conversation led to Dr. Robin's latest book, Hungry, a very personal look at the relationship choices, career setbacks, and childhood wounds that can leave any of us feeling empty and hungry for more.”
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Out on a Limb
On Oprah's Super Soul, Oprah Winfrey brought up the memoir Out on a Limb by Colin Higgins and Shirley MacLaine. She explained that she had read and loved the book while filming The Color Purple.
Discussed“I invited her to the show because I had read and loved her memoir out on a limb while filming The Color Purple.”
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“I invited her to the show because I had read and loved her memoir out on a limb while filming The Color Purple.”
“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.”
“And then I, of course, I have to be fairly well-read and like Genesis and the Bible.”
“And that conversation led to Dr. Robin's latest book, Hungry, a very personal look at the relationship choices, career setbacks, and childhood wounds that can leave any of us feeling empty and hungry for more.”
“Not only is it that, it is, you know, what Brene Brown says in her book, Daring Greatly, and you refer to Brene. And she says that vulnerability is really the greatest act of courage.”
Episodes
| Episode | Date | Books |
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| Shirley MacLaine’s Shocking Views on Reincarnation & Life's Meaning | Super Soul Sparks | 2026-10-04 | 3 |
| Dr. Robin Smith: The Truth About Being Emotionally Full | 2026-09-30 | 4 |