Things I know for sure
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Oprah Winfrey, the most successful woman in the world
Autobiographical essay "Things I Know for Sure"
Simultaneous publication in Korea and the US of the expanded edition commemorating the 10th anniversary of the publication
Revised edition preface, essay "Caring" added
Oprah Winfrey, who was selected as one of the "Greatest People of the 20th Century" by [Time] and one of the "Most Influential People in the World" by [Forbes], has republished her autobiographical essay, "What I Know for Sure," in an expanded edition to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The book began when Oprah Winfrey began reflecting on her own life after being asked by film critic Gene Siskel, “If you know one thing for sure, what is it?”
Oprah Winfrey wrote a column in O Magazine titled "What I Know For Sure" for 14 years, starting in 1988, about the things she was certain of in her life, and this book is a compilation of her long-standing thoughts.
In this book, Oprah Winfrey reveals her own secrets to loving yourself and living a more fulfilling life with joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and strength, and has received love and support from readers for 10 years since its publication.
This expanded edition, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its publication, includes a new preface and the addition of the keyword “mindfulness.”
These nine keywords that transform ordinary life into miracles will once again become the driving force in preparing for the next ten years.
Autobiographical essay "Things I Know for Sure"
Simultaneous publication in Korea and the US of the expanded edition commemorating the 10th anniversary of the publication
Revised edition preface, essay "Caring" added
Oprah Winfrey, who was selected as one of the "Greatest People of the 20th Century" by [Time] and one of the "Most Influential People in the World" by [Forbes], has republished her autobiographical essay, "What I Know for Sure," in an expanded edition to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The book began when Oprah Winfrey began reflecting on her own life after being asked by film critic Gene Siskel, “If you know one thing for sure, what is it?”
Oprah Winfrey wrote a column in O Magazine titled "What I Know For Sure" for 14 years, starting in 1988, about the things she was certain of in her life, and this book is a compilation of her long-standing thoughts.
In this book, Oprah Winfrey reveals her own secrets to loving yourself and living a more fulfilling life with joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and strength, and has received love and support from readers for 10 years since its publication.
This expanded edition, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its publication, includes a new preface and the addition of the keyword “mindfulness.”
These nine keywords that transform ordinary life into miracles will once again become the driving force in preparing for the next ten years.
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index
Prologue, 2024
prolog
Chapter 1 Joy
Chapter 2 Resilience
Chapter 3: Sympathy
Chapter 4 Thanks
Chapter 5 Possibilities
Chapter 6 Awe
Chapter 7 Clarity
Chapter 8 Strength
Chapter 9: Mindfulness
prolog
Chapter 1 Joy
Chapter 2 Resilience
Chapter 3: Sympathy
Chapter 4 Thanks
Chapter 5 Possibilities
Chapter 6 Awe
Chapter 7 Clarity
Chapter 8 Strength
Chapter 9: Mindfulness
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Into the book
Because this moment will soon disappear.
Above all, I hope that when you look back on your life, today is the day you decided to cherish every moment and enjoy it with all your might, as if it were all the time you had.
When you're at the crossroads of whether to stay where you are or go out on stage and dance, it would be great if you danced.
--- p.27
If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that the joy of life is that you get back what you put out.
And the degree of that enjoyment is determined by how we view life.
--- pp.29~30
It is always in your hands whether you will struggle in the mud or bloom like a flower.
Because the single most influential person in your life is yourself.
Let's get up, go outside, and choose to live fully.
That's how your journey begins.
--- p.37
If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that I never want to live a life where I become numb to what I see and feel, closing the door.
I want each day to be a new beginning that expands the realm of possibility.
I want this to be a beginning where you can experience joy at every step.
--- p.49
It's a waste of time to think that someone else is responsible for your happiness or unhappiness.
We must have the courage to give ourselves the love we have not received from others.
--- pp.59~60
No matter what adversity you are facing right now, I want you to remember this.
The canvas of life is filled with the experiences, actions, reactions, and emotions we experience every day, and it is we who move the brush.
--- pp.68~69
I know for sure that each obstacle we must overcome has its own meaning.
Opening your mind to learning through obstacles is the difference between those who succeed and those who fall behind.
--- p.73
Let's take a moment to think about our own history.
Let's not stop at where we were born or how we grew up, but think about the circumstances that contributed to our being here, in this place, in this moment.
As you've lived your life, have there been moments when you've felt hurt or frightened? I imagine everyone has experienced something like that at least a few times.
But surprisingly enough, we're still here.
Still, steadfastly.
--- pp.78~79
Now I know for sure.
The absence of deep relationships doesn't mean I'm distant from the 'other', it means I'm turning away from myself.
Of course, everyone needs relationships that enrich and sustain our lives.
But if you're looking for someone to heal you and make you whole, someone to silence that voice inside you that always whispers, "You're worthless," you're wasting your time.
The reason is simple.
Because it is impossible for friends and family to fully convince someone that they are not worthy if they do not realize it themselves.
Even spouses can't do that.
--- p.85
If life teaches you nothing else, remember this:
When the opportunity comes, seize it.
Above all, I hope that when you look back on your life, today is the day you decided to cherish every moment and enjoy it with all your might, as if it were all the time you had.
When you're at the crossroads of whether to stay where you are or go out on stage and dance, it would be great if you danced.
--- p.27
If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that the joy of life is that you get back what you put out.
And the degree of that enjoyment is determined by how we view life.
--- pp.29~30
It is always in your hands whether you will struggle in the mud or bloom like a flower.
Because the single most influential person in your life is yourself.
Let's get up, go outside, and choose to live fully.
That's how your journey begins.
--- p.37
If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that I never want to live a life where I become numb to what I see and feel, closing the door.
I want each day to be a new beginning that expands the realm of possibility.
I want this to be a beginning where you can experience joy at every step.
--- p.49
It's a waste of time to think that someone else is responsible for your happiness or unhappiness.
We must have the courage to give ourselves the love we have not received from others.
--- pp.59~60
No matter what adversity you are facing right now, I want you to remember this.
The canvas of life is filled with the experiences, actions, reactions, and emotions we experience every day, and it is we who move the brush.
--- pp.68~69
I know for sure that each obstacle we must overcome has its own meaning.
Opening your mind to learning through obstacles is the difference between those who succeed and those who fall behind.
--- p.73
Let's take a moment to think about our own history.
Let's not stop at where we were born or how we grew up, but think about the circumstances that contributed to our being here, in this place, in this moment.
As you've lived your life, have there been moments when you've felt hurt or frightened? I imagine everyone has experienced something like that at least a few times.
But surprisingly enough, we're still here.
Still, steadfastly.
--- pp.78~79
Now I know for sure.
The absence of deep relationships doesn't mean I'm distant from the 'other', it means I'm turning away from myself.
Of course, everyone needs relationships that enrich and sustain our lives.
But if you're looking for someone to heal you and make you whole, someone to silence that voice inside you that always whispers, "You're worthless," you're wasting your time.
The reason is simple.
Because it is impossible for friends and family to fully convince someone that they are not worthy if they do not realize it themselves.
Even spouses can't do that.
--- p.85
If life teaches you nothing else, remember this:
When the opportunity comes, seize it.
--- p.163
Publisher's Review
From bestseller to steady seller…
A must-read for those who want to cherish themselves the most.
The truth of life realized at the bottom and in the golden age
"What I Know for Sure" not only became an Amazon bestseller and a New York Times bestseller immediately after its publication in 2014, but has also received consistent love and support from readers around the world for a full 10 years.
It also rose to the top of the bestseller list in domestic bookstores in 2019, creating a "reverse" craze, and is still considered a "life book" that provides inspiration and enlightenment.
This book started from a simple question.
In 1998, Oprah Winfrey, who appeared in the film, was interviewed by a film critic for promotional purposes when he was asked, "If there's one thing you know for sure, what is it?"
Oprah Winfrey, who couldn't come up with a proper answer at that moment, started writing a column once a month under the title "What I Know for Sure," and continued the series for 14 years.
This book is a collection of those columns.
In this book, Oprah Winfrey not only shares stories of happy times with friends and the emotions she feels in everyday life, but also candidly shares stories of the challenges she faced as a rookie reporter, her self-esteem-destroying romantic experiences, and her traumatic childhood.
It's surprising that even Oprah Winfrey, considered one of the most influential people in the world, has struggled to gain recognition and affection, and has doubted and felt insecure about her abilities countless times.
Oprah Winfrey, who has experienced such pain and frustration, speaks with confidence.
“Whether you will struggle in the mud or bloom like a flower is always in your hands.
Because the single most influential person in your life is yourself.”
This book, written for those who value and cherish themselves the most, contains core values of life that remain unchanged even after 10 years since its publication.
The ninth keyword, 'Caring', added with the new introduction, highlights Oprah Winfrey's sparkling insight into the relationship between myself and others.
How caring for myself and those around me enriches my life can only be found in the 10th Anniversary Expanded Edition.
The moment I need 'confidence' to take control of my life,
The most reliable guide to life that will give you answers
Oprah Winfrey, who rose to fame as a top host after starting her broadcasting career in 1983, has continued to be active and has published several books, but "What I Know for Sure" is the first book in which she has collected all of her writings.
It took a whopping 14 years, and this book is also a visionary book of Oprah Winfrey, a great woman who overcame the hardships of life to finally reach the top.
The message Oprah Winfrey wanted to convey to her readers by bringing up even her most painful memories is clear.
“We must have the courage to give ourselves the love we have not received from others.” This simple truth, self-evident yet often overlooked, is borne out by the vivid testimony of one woman who constantly struggled to maintain control of her life and the results she achieved.
The fulfilling daily life and healthy life that Oprah Winfrey talks about can be achieved depending on what you decide and how you decide.
For those who wonder if they are just going with the flow, if they are the protagonist of their own life, if they are being dragged around by someone or by life itself rather than leading their own life, Oprah Winfrey's cry is simple, clear, and powerful.
The things Oprah Winfrey knows for sure are the fuel that keeps her going.
She talks about how to enjoy true joy in life and how to rise again without sinking into the swamp of despair and sadness.
And to sum it all up, Oprah Winfrey knows how to live 'right.'
A must-read for those who want to cherish themselves the most.
The truth of life realized at the bottom and in the golden age
"What I Know for Sure" not only became an Amazon bestseller and a New York Times bestseller immediately after its publication in 2014, but has also received consistent love and support from readers around the world for a full 10 years.
It also rose to the top of the bestseller list in domestic bookstores in 2019, creating a "reverse" craze, and is still considered a "life book" that provides inspiration and enlightenment.
This book started from a simple question.
In 1998, Oprah Winfrey, who appeared in the film, was interviewed by a film critic for promotional purposes when he was asked, "If there's one thing you know for sure, what is it?"
Oprah Winfrey, who couldn't come up with a proper answer at that moment, started writing a column once a month under the title "What I Know for Sure," and continued the series for 14 years.
This book is a collection of those columns.
In this book, Oprah Winfrey not only shares stories of happy times with friends and the emotions she feels in everyday life, but also candidly shares stories of the challenges she faced as a rookie reporter, her self-esteem-destroying romantic experiences, and her traumatic childhood.
It's surprising that even Oprah Winfrey, considered one of the most influential people in the world, has struggled to gain recognition and affection, and has doubted and felt insecure about her abilities countless times.
Oprah Winfrey, who has experienced such pain and frustration, speaks with confidence.
“Whether you will struggle in the mud or bloom like a flower is always in your hands.
Because the single most influential person in your life is yourself.”
This book, written for those who value and cherish themselves the most, contains core values of life that remain unchanged even after 10 years since its publication.
The ninth keyword, 'Caring', added with the new introduction, highlights Oprah Winfrey's sparkling insight into the relationship between myself and others.
How caring for myself and those around me enriches my life can only be found in the 10th Anniversary Expanded Edition.
The moment I need 'confidence' to take control of my life,
The most reliable guide to life that will give you answers
Oprah Winfrey, who rose to fame as a top host after starting her broadcasting career in 1983, has continued to be active and has published several books, but "What I Know for Sure" is the first book in which she has collected all of her writings.
It took a whopping 14 years, and this book is also a visionary book of Oprah Winfrey, a great woman who overcame the hardships of life to finally reach the top.
The message Oprah Winfrey wanted to convey to her readers by bringing up even her most painful memories is clear.
“We must have the courage to give ourselves the love we have not received from others.” This simple truth, self-evident yet often overlooked, is borne out by the vivid testimony of one woman who constantly struggled to maintain control of her life and the results she achieved.
The fulfilling daily life and healthy life that Oprah Winfrey talks about can be achieved depending on what you decide and how you decide.
For those who wonder if they are just going with the flow, if they are the protagonist of their own life, if they are being dragged around by someone or by life itself rather than leading their own life, Oprah Winfrey's cry is simple, clear, and powerful.
The things Oprah Winfrey knows for sure are the fuel that keeps her going.
She talks about how to enjoy true joy in life and how to rise again without sinking into the swamp of despair and sadness.
And to sum it all up, Oprah Winfrey knows how to live 'right.'
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 4, 2024
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 312 pages | 476g | 130*195*18mm
- ISBN13: 9791164052745
- ISBN10: 1164052748
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